Big numbers out after the long weekend (18 Bagpipe, 27 Swift), and all 2.0s now in school. Sweaty but great morning…
The THANG
Disclaimer given (quickly so Frehley’s wouldn’t grumble more than normal). Mosey into the parking lot darkness – butt kicks, high knees, side shuffle along the way.
Circled up for Mountain Climbers, Peter Parkers, Merkins, LBCs (more on that later), Imperial Squat Walkers, and Slovakian Nut Stretchers (more on some of those later too).
Partners: Mosey down to another lot. 10 Ab/Leg Throws & 10 Partner Plank Derkins (x3)
Pond, Partners again: Bear Crawl to top of hill, 10 Jump Squats, back down & around – partners go opposite directions – and then 10 Hand Slap Merkins upon convergence (x2 rounds, plus extra climbing of hill for “fast guys”). Plank & Mary.
Headed out to road toward Sara’s YMCA – “All you’ve got” to stop sign, followed by more Plank & Mary.
Down to wooded exercise path – head in and do 5-10 pull-ups then 5-10 Sister Mary Catherine’s, make way out to Lock Ness for Mary.
Head back toward home. Nice work.
MOLESKIN
Even as a former Bagpipe site-Q, and workout Q many many times, I still map out a Weinke the night before. Goal is always to try to really keep everyone together, and also keep moving – legs, arms/chest, etc. “Bootcamp” doesn’t have a specific definition but to me we should burn our lungs at some point, and also burn various muscle groups at other points. And weaving in “partners” is always a goal as well. I also write up and keep the Weinke on me for each Q, although I almost never need to look at it once it’s created & reviewed early before the workout.
Good effort out there by all. Some are coming back from injury & inactivity. Others are just getting going with F3, and other veterans keep posting & pushing. Cooter on the bike is such a positive presence, and continues to inspire (unknowingly). Strawberry & Heartbreaker actually at the same workout again, both sweating hard. Great that Heartbreaker is back as a regular after a long IR – missed you bro! Toward the end of the workout Strawberry reminded me “only 4 minutes to go” – come on man, trust me!! 🙂 #NotFirstRodeo. Snuka defies age, and flies around like his namesake Jimmy Superfly Snuka. We can now set our watches by Swine Flu – what a transformation that keeps going. And talk about setting watches to a newer Pax, how about Circuit City, another Wisconsin born/bred F3 Brotha – keep posting, you’ll be on Q sooner than you know! Kirby- hope you are okay man (when we were circled up for Mountain Climbers Kirby quickly was flipped on his back, either hurt, tight, or confused. He recovered nicely!) Kelly, awesome to see you and just keep posting. You are an effort Beast & will progress like crazy. Happy 1 week anniversary – you’ll be on Q before you know it! Frehley’s- seems like your shoulder is a little better, great to see, and hope you & family are okay. Market Timer, great to see you & nice push up that hill. War Eagle thanks for looking out for others, like you always do, and yes my “Imperial Squat Walkers” were more like “Hillbilly Squats”. Cobbler, you snuck in just in time and worked hard as always – nice. Awesome to have Brisket & Morning After back with Bagpipe, where they belong (after a brief “running phase” 🙂 )Mic Check always helps set the pace & pushes himself too, helping everyone stretch. Mighty Mite was the only guy who actually knew the pond I was looking for was right next to us – all these years of Bagpipe/etc and that pond is always a bit of a hidden mystery! Wingman it was great to partner with you – you do so much behind the scenes for SOB, are always watching the bigger picture, and I/we look forward to getting more insight from you on how we can make SOB even better going forward.
Great to see 45 SOBs out there this morning (18 Bagpipe, 27 Swift) all coming off of the long weekend. Many grumbled about sub-optimal consumption over the holiday, and were eager to get back after it today. Many also posted the massive Union County convergence/launch, all feeling the energy from being part of something “bigger”, and perhaps being reminded of the power of engaged, excited Pax. Maybe a good point in time to make sure not to take SOB for granted – good solid numbers on a consistent basis, but perhaps an opportunity to “step up” as an F3 brother to current & new Pax.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
“Hope Challenge” (Paper Jam)- please do share stories with each other of hope, redemption, progress, etc- never know who needed to hear it.
Holiday party is November 22 (NOT the 15th 🙂 )
Q’s needed for Brave (One Niner) & Bagpipe (Cooter2)
Thanks Bratwurst for COT takeout
SWIFT – 27 (if needed)
Haggis, Bunker, One Niner, Fire Hazard, Prohibition, Mario, Tuck, Paper Jam, Rock Thrill, Frasier, Gruden, Fletch, Tiger Rag, Doe-See-Doe, Thin Mint, Wolverine, Polly, Gold Digger, Brexit, Bratwurst, Madame T, Atlas, Woodson, Gumbo, Meatloaf, Wild Turkey, Bas Boot
No I’ll have it right here.
PAX list: Gummy, Runstopper, Sardine, Hannibal, Semi Gloss, Buc-ee’s (FNG), One Eye, Marvel, McGee, Puddin’ Pop, Spackler, Thunder Road, Motorboat, Homer, Marge
14 men gathered on the plush Latin tailgate lots this morning for the weekly edition of Hawk’s/Hawks’/Hawks Nest. It could’ve been 16, it’s hard to tell in COP when the Fast Twitch guys mix in and people start leaving. Since we’re here, does the 4 minutes they save by leaving early really matter? It hurts my feelings, and I can’t imagine they don’t have 4 minutes somewhere else between COP and getting to work to make up that time. I picture Deep Dish running into the bank (whichever one it is) tower afraid he’s going to miss the first few minutes of the work day, slowing down his plot to bring down the economy again. On the other end of that spectrum, Alf and Haze have plenty of time to hang around and talk about how bad the hills of FT were, how disappointing the Gamecocks are (again), and strategies to look taller.
Anyway, we had an FNG among us (welcome to Buc-ee’s – thusly named by Ductwork after the convenience store chain in his home state of Texas), so after a thorough disclaimer, we got after it. Based on the immediate feedback, it must’ve been evident that I showed up with only a loose weinke (spend some time over there on the hill, jump up the Q*bert stairs if I can find them, partner work at the track, etc.), but I think it turned out ok. The chatter didn’t stop, but I consider it a sign of respect. We tease the ones we love. We even had an opportunity to heckle the Fast Twitch foursome on the track for a while which is always nice. I picked a good week to not be at Fast Twitch.
So, Funky had sent me a text last week reminding me that I had the Q today at Skunk, but we were out of town and I didn’t think much about it. Since yesterday was Labor Day, I definitely didn’t think about it. Luckily, the little thought I had had paid off. It was a “Smoker.”
Disclaimer: I do need to apologize to the PAX as I was ticked about the Vols loosing when they were favored to crush a no name team by 26 points.
Partner up for partner work:
Stay in partners for catch me if you can to front of CPC with a 10 merkin chaser. Line up in parking places for for suicides facing the road. At base line do called exercise every time you come back to it
Catch me if you can in partners back to launch for some Marry.
Moleskin: This past week I was at Windy Gap with some of the PAX that head locked me. It was my seventh year anniversary with F3. It is amazing what an invitation to be a part of F3 has done for me and community. I have to thank Header, Dolphin, Bananas, and Bush. That community has helped me to fight through some hard times and celebrate some great times. Speaking of hard times (selfishly for me), we sent off Shmedium to a new role in Houston this morning. I am going to miss that guy. Gentlemen, never underestimate the influence we have on each other!
8 PAX remembered it was Tuesday and showed up at #F3Thrive to get LOST together.
The Warmup
Started by the cars.
The Thang
Moleskine
Bernanke was telling us how good his legs were feeling, so we ran a balanced workout for him. We understand it can be tough getting old … I mean, getting respect.
The dance moves during the speed skaters were impressive. So much rhythm and vibe, groove and jive. Such lightness on the toes.
Of course, the inspiration from the numbers comes from one of the best TV shows of all time.
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El fin.
Announcements:
Warm-up: Ran to the Credit Union parking lot at the Little Ave/McMahan corner where we did 15 each of Side Straddle Hop, Imperial Walker, Low Slow Squats, and Mountain Climber.
Thang: From there we crossed McMahan to the rock piles and with a lifting rock each did three sets of 20 each of Curls, Triceps, and Squat Thrusts.
Next we ran to the Charlotte Catholic parking deck where were stopped by the Campus Police. If not for the professional defusing skills of Mermaid, all eleven of us could have been thrown in the back of the school’s John Deere paddy wagon by the two campus police officers. No longer handcuffed by the police, we ran the length of the deck up the first floor to third floor parking ramp, stopping in the middle for 20 Merkins, and at the top for 20 LBCs, then back down to the start of the long ramp on the second floor to the deck top, starting first with 20 Squats, then another 20 Merkins in the center, and another 20 LBCs at the top. From there we ran back to the entry of the front stairs and did 20 Squats. Descending the stairs, we repeated this routine three times.
At completion, we descended the stairs and assembled at the east end of the football field in the circle with masonry walls/benches and did 20 Step-Ups and 20 Dips. Followed by a run to the left/south center of the fencing along the football field for 20 Toe Touches (Mary’s) to the fence, then ran around the field to the opposite side for 10 Burpees in the parking lot, and then completed a circle of the field back at the walls/benches for 10 Step-Ups and 10 Dips. Due to the delay caused by our detainment by the Campus police, we headed back to our starting point, closing out with a 30 second Plank.
Only announcement that I can recall was the location of the Labor Day (today’s) combined session. Special thanks again to Mermaid for keeping our criminal records clean.
202 #HIM converged on Waxhaw today to officially launch F3 Waxhaw. We were able to include all 3 F’s into today’s event and appreciate all that were in attendance. Reiterating what Goodfella said this morning during COT, wanted to share with all to see what can happen when you join a group of men with a mission to Plant, Grow, and serve small workout groups for men for the invigoration of male community. In looking at how F3 Waxhaw came about here is some background:
Plant:
Grow:
Serve:
Thank You:
And now that we have covered the official report from Goodfella. This is Foundation’s report on F3 Waxhaw Launchvergence. Before going into today’s overview, I think this group we have here has grown to be a strong pax due ability to get after in the morning with 1st F opportunity, find ways to bond both as a group via various jabs taken/given on GroupMe, and through ability to collaborate and support the community in multiple 3rd F opportunities. As it was said on a recent podcast the biggest thing to remember is “Don’t forget to out at 5:30 in the morning and be a complete idiot. Act like a child. Fart and burp and make fun of the Q and just let loose before you go home and gotta be a grown up.” So with that said, in typical F3 Waxhaw fashion meow is today’s backblast.
Some how I was the only guy that would agree to have 5 guys send them pictures of their weinkes and agree to give a full review/report. So here it goes:
Pre 7:00 AM Report
Warmup:
Short mosey to lower lot and circle up. As always in Waxhaw we are very safe so thank you Bottlecap for wrapping up your DCCS briefing. If new to Waxhaw before each workout we are sure to cover DCCS (Disclaimer/CPR/Cellphone/Safety Overview for morning workout) briefing to ensure that we always identify who the people that we can turn to in case ever needed in gloom. Luckily today, each group had a pre-arranged Jock Strap to ensure our DCCS were covered for each group. Now back to the warmup.
At completion of warmup break into 5 groups. Each being led by a Q / Wrangler / Jockstrap
Q1 Report: Q: Bottlecap / Wrangler: Zinfandel / Jock Strap: Recalc (decided to go jock sniff Hollywood’s group) so Bottlecap put on fresh chapstick if needed
Mosey to High School Alcove and 5 rounds of:
Regroup and mosey to front of school and confirmed that today Floater rules apply (Thursday workout in downtown Waxhaw where if train rolls through burpees until train passes). Train is running through Cuthbertson today so comply with 10 burpees per minute x 3 minutes.
Next up is Jack’s little sister Ab Webb:
Mosey to stairs and partner up for Dora – P1 runs to bottom of stairs and completes 2 x burpees P2 starts with exercise and switch upon P1 return. Complete the following:
Next head to Double Culdesac loop and partner up. P1 runs one direction and P2 runs opposite direction. Each time meet up complete 10xhandslap merkins. Complete 2 rounds.
Head back to COT to meet up with larger group.
Q2 Report: Q: Deadwood / Wrangler: Foundation / Jock Strap: Chastain
2 Line Burpee Indian Run around front of school to Soccer
Field (DW was trying to channel
inner Damascus, but quickly set straight by his Wrangler) so we setup by Transporter’s
shed for
Captain Therkin:
Give a 10 count and the Q/Wrangler confer and complete audible #1. In my mind all while reciting – “Baby (DW) seems we never ever agree, You like to run, and I like to circle up. You take things serious, and I take ‘em light.” So in end we settle on:
Paula Abdul:
A little mumblechatter from Dasher and his group that we encroached upon their area, but as the pirate says in Captain Phillips – “Look at Me! I am the Captain Now!” so we claim our area and begin next exercise:
Mike Tyson Webb:
Hot Laps:
Moesy to Alcove and bypass Burpee Train
Donkey Kick Holds
Mosey back to COT and circle up
Q3 Report: Q: Dasher / Wrangler: Damascus / Jock Strap: Das Boot
Mosey towards front of school and at each light pole – 10 x t-merkins.
Check in at High School entrance and unfortunately Waxhaw train still rolling through town. Complete 3 mins of burpees until train passes by.
Continue back on path following light poles with 10 x t-merkins to middle school parking lot.
7’s on Hill
Paula Abdul (Note: She is a big hit down here in the country we call Union County)
Mosey back towards High School and do 2 rounds (Q provided in best Mike Tyson voice while describing next series and ended with quote “I could feel his muscle tissues collapse under my force. It’s ludicrous these mortals even attempt to enter my realm.”
Mosey back to COT with approx. 3 miles complete for group
Q4 Report : Q: Goodfella / Wrangler: Dana / Jock Strap: Rudy
All aboard Goodfella Pain Train (including Rocky the stone) with speaker in tow (Note: Special occasion as he paid for the non-ad subscription of Pandora for today)
Burpee Train
Mosey to stairs for partner work.
Yogi Berra Partner Station
½ group down path, ½ down stairs, other ½ do exercise never mind stick with the 2 groups and just be
sure to stay to the right and switch once you reach your partner.
Mosey to Middle School wall
Merkin Ladder
In front of MS partner up and complete ½ laps alternating with partners doing:
Run up driveway to hill and at each light – 1 burpee. Finish with mosey to alcove for:
Pain MeDDS
Mosey back to start for COT
Q5 Report: Q: Hollywood / Wrangler: Gerber / Jock Strap: Rubbermaid
Official report is not in but, based on group leaders I imagine it went like this.
Do some basic moves – oh let’s run.
What should we do next – I know “Let’s run” Ok, think we should do something to gather the 6, lets do some burpees to sound of the train.
Here is a new exercise we can try – Run!
Let us see if we can run in circles.
We will be sure to update further once official report is provided back
Entire Group
Bear /Carolina Dry Dock Webb
Fin
COT
Ball O’ Man
For any that would like to come back and workout with us clowns from Waxhaw, below provides some details on where you can find us:
Foundation (Toby) – Out!