Author Archive Deadwood

ILL Prepared

20 men joined me at Chiseled for what started out as a hot mess and some may say ended as a hot mess.  I spent the night before working on my Weinke as well as a planning a playlist to get the party started, they both fell short.  I overslept, forgot my Weinke and the CrossFit soundtrack that was playing on my speaker almost caused Old McDonald to destroy the speaker!

Warmup:

Lets Mosey: Jog 25′ and circle up.

  • 50 SSH IC
  • 20 Merkins CC
  • 20 IW’s IC

The Thang:

Things get messy – I made it all up as I went and it was obvious!

  • Mossey to gear storage area and pick up bricks.
  • Run one-half lap around the parking lot while doing air presses with bricks.

Split into 2 groups, groups partner up:

G1 – Partner up

  • P1 – Run half parking lot and back
  • P2 – Start sets
    • 150 Brick Squats
    • 150 Curls
    • 100 Dry Docks
    • Mary until 6 is in

G2 – Tire Flip – Even more of a mess – not prepared for pax numbers

  • One pax flips tire while other Pax do various exercises. Bear Crawl, Merkins, Squats, Planks
  • Groups switch once G1 sets were completed.

Groups Switch

G1 seemed to have a much more organized tire flipping. Mostly because yours truly was not leading the group.

They ran a short distance and back while one pax flipped the tire. G1 and G2 done.

Groups come together and keep the same partner.

P1 – Run to the halfway mark in the parking lot and back.

P2- Plank – All but one Pax planked, he did LBC’s.  Complete 2 rounds. Mary until 6 is in.

Next:

P1 – Run to the halfway mark in the parking lot, complete one Burpee (most pax did a burpee) and back.

P2- Hold Al Gore while P1 runs. Mary until 6 is in.

Run bricks back to the storage area.

The Moleskin:

All Pax worked hard today and didn’t ask too many questions, my plans were so jacked up questions didn’t matter.  Wedding Singer is no longer a 6 that’s for sure. He killed it today.

To all Pax I apologize for the lack of preparation and the mass confusion today, I will not disappoint tomorrow at The Floater.

To all Pax that plan to Q Chiseled, plan to spend extra time on your Weinke, this is not an easy site to Q!

Thanks for asking me to Q Banjo, you may be regretting it… Ha. Thank you Old McDonald for taking us out!

Announcements:

Grab shampoo and soap for Dancing bear.

Queen South in Waxhaw is now open for business!

Bottle Cap is collecting men’s dress clothes for Charlotte Men’s Shelter – Bring Friday to Impromptu if possible.

Bible study at Five Stone Wednesday mornings 6:15-7:15, all are welcome and breakfast is included.

Christmas party Nov. 30th – See Union County Slack channel for sign up. $25 per head.

Last but not least…Bone Frog this Sat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This isn’t Ignition Deadwood!!!

13 pax joined me for a Commitment work out that quickly turned into Ignition!  Planning my Weinke for a few days, I knew I wanted to add in some running but honestly did not expect to clock this many miles and it came to my attention from other Pax that this AO has had a lot of “easy” workouts… Not today.   In Q school they tell you to make the workout challenging for the fittest while still allowing slower Pax to keep up. Furthermore, I’m NOT going to be thrown into the category of Q’s that “go through the motions”. I also had to make sure I honored Fuse’s request earlier in the week to help him shed a few pounds for the final weigh in…

Warm up:

0.75 mile run from the park toward Kensington elementary school to Millbridge Clubhouse.

Circle up!

  • 20 – Potato Pickers (IC)
  • 15 – Mountain Climbers (IC)
  • 15- Merkins (civilian on my down -Fuse Q jacked the count = more running)

The Thang:

Remember, I have at least 7 solid Clydesdales in front of me but I wasn’t thinking about that.  I was thinking of how much I could get Fuse to cuss me during and after the workout.  Little did I know Rudy would throw a few 4 letter words my way!! Let’s do this!

Starting at clubhouse mosey toward first traffic circle (0.5m one way).

  • Alternate each house – 5 burpees, 10 squats.  Stop at traffic circle for mary – Pick up 6…or Fuse will yell at you!
  • Run back to the clubhouse – Mary and pick up 6.

From clubhouse run to second traffic circle (0.9m one way).

  • Alternate each house – 5 Merkins, 10 LBC’s. Stop at second circle for Mary – pick up 6
  • Moesy back to the clubhouse – Mary and pick up 6

Mosey from clubhouse down the trail (Jingles lead) that leads to the ball fields and circle up for some last minute Mary.

  • 20 – Heels to Heaven (IC) – 6 is in…

The workout was solid and pushed every single pax to their limit.  Many of the Clydesdales have never hit the number of miles we did today.  I was extremely impressed no one quit or jumped me!  Double Stuffed and Banjo hung with me at the front most of the morning, nice job guys…   Again, there were around 6-8 Clydesdales (I don’t classify you, you classify yourselves) and we ran 5+ miles with pain stations, I am still amazed!!  We were all so exhausted that in COT we didn’t give South Belle respect… Respect Southern Belle!

Rudy and Fusebox were conspiring to kill me the entire time…at least I told myself that.  I picked Fuse up a few times and he was as mad the last time as he was the first.  Many times he said, If I knew we were doing this much cardio I would have went to the Y instead…comments to come on GroupMe I’m sure.

Rudy….my man Rudy, yes he was the 6 most of the morning but he did not stop.  Did he cuss me to my face a few times…yes but I loved it.  He was completely out of his comfort zone and improving the entire time.  He probably would have never imagined he could run 5 miles.  DO you think he or any other Cylesdale would post for Ignition or Pursuit? If they won’t come to Ignition I will bring Ignition to them!!

To Doughboy, Chainsaw, Jingles, Rockwell, Southern belle and the rest of the guys not mentioned…GREAT JOB!

Oh, and many of you made comments about me wearing a headlamp… How many of you hit that enormous puddle and soaked both feet? Not this guy… Knish for sure hit it.

Thanks, guys.

 

Announcements:

Banjo mentioned a pretty important announcement that I think we all really need to think about. bonefrog nov10.

Unofficial Workout: Thursday 6:30 Food Lion parking lot Waxhaw

F3er’s who can’t get up early, that have fallen off the wagon, or have missed a work out that day.

Shampoo Crew (Fartsackin for day two)

Collect any extra shampoo while traveling for Dancing Bear

 

 

 

 

“Can I get a 90 count?”

I’m not sure if I had more or less attendance after posting a pre-blast stating that we would start the morning with a 1-mile run. Many thought I changed my mind after some crying by Zinfandel in The Playground but I wasn’t willing to budge. That pinky out wine drinker not only threatened to fartsack but asked others to leave a negative rating on Yelp for my personal business. Would I back down from the persona I had created for myself thus far here at F3 of being the PostNoPost Police or would I get soft??

I woke up feeling enlightened and ready to crush whichever PAX showed. Recently adding to my titles with this organization it was important that I set the tone after being named the newest Site Q. I strapped on my white and baby blue, size 14 ass kickers and the Q juice was coursing through my veins…

And wouldn’t you know it, the Briarcrest caravan was the first to arrive. After all that mouth Zinfandel showed and was towards the front of the pack during the run.  After the run, he wished Breadbowl was there to give a nice and slow “90 count”! There was a bit of whining from Fusebox regarding multiple items but mostly because he was not informed I was co-site Q… the man needs a hug. Those gigantic sweats he is wearing in the morning now are weighing down his ability to laugh anymore.

Moving along, we had 15 PAX show up at Watchtower even though they knew how it would start.  My goal today was to get in around 3 miles of running and we used every ounce of this location to achieve that goal!

The Thang:

1 mile run around Target shopping center, down HWY 84 and back to Target parking lot.  A bit of mumble chatter during the run, that was about to be squashed!!

Circle up: We were already warm, let’s make this quick.

  • IC 30-SSH
  • 20-Potato pickers
  • Leg stretch
  • 10-Merkins

Suicide squat/merkin ladder (AKA mumble chatter killer): This was not fun!! 6 trees total.

Start in Target parking lot:

  • 1 Merkin/4 Squats – run to the end of the parking lot to last (6th) tree, 2 Merkins/8Squats – Run back to start, 3 Merkins/12 squats – Run to the 5th tree, 4Merkins/16..etc until the 1st tree.

In all most of us did 91 merkins and 364 squats. I called recover before Fuse could get his last two Merkins… Pretty sure he turned green and almost ripped his shirt off.

Four corners: Well it turned into 3 corners (audible) – We just did 91 merkins!

Start in Target parking lot:

  • 5 merkins at every other corner. Totaling 105… We were all gassed – 7 mins to go!!

Mosey to Brooklyn Pizza – The long way!! Remember it’s all about the miles!!

Partner up: 50 dips, 50 step ups, 10 burpees – Total between both partners

P1 – run around the building while P2 does the above.  Flapjack until done.

1.5 mins to go!! Run around the parking lot twice – We hit 3.06 miles.  Nice work guys!!

 

The Moleskin:

I may have hyped up the workout a bit and mentioned it would be a Moneyball style work out and I think it was close.  My goal during each workout is to keep up with the lead guy and today it was Bottlecap.  Did I keep up, no, but I tried. Taking advantage of his gimpy leg I kept up with Moneyball. I think if I put a weighted vest on Bottlecap I could keep up, Fuse what do you think? A wise man once said “the 6 is just temporary housing” and today some of the Clydesdales pushed hard and may be looking for a permanent home in the middle or front of the pack!

I learned quickly that it’s not good to show your hand before the workout happens…Lots of whining.  Doughboy is on Fuse’s hit list for lack of communication.  All the pax did excellent today and are getting much faster.  Be warned if you get new shoes you may be heckled by Bottlecap and Moneyball, FYI Dana has some on order!!

Workout route from today: https://ibb.co/gcM0Aq

Announcements:

BONE FROG NOVEMBER 10th 2018

https://www.bonefrogchallenge.com/event/2018-bonefrog-charlotte

BONE FROG OCTOBER 19th 2019

https://www.active.com/concord-nc/running/mud-runs-races/bonefrog-charlotte-2019

 

New work out – “Client Dinner”

Thursday nights @ 6:30 Foodlion parking lot Waxhaw – Intended for anyone who thinks 5:30 is too early, F3er’s that have gone MIA, or folks that travel.

 

Deadline has passed for the loto…  We may buy you a beer once we claim and split the winnings!

 

If you travel be sure to collect any extra shampoo for Dancing Bear and The Shampoo Crew.

 

The triple what?

8 Pax rolled into Outland with a few minutes to spare not knowing they were about to clock a few miles, approx 3.5. Not knowing a single Pax and not ever posting at this AO, I wasn’t really sure on how they would respond to what I was about to hit them with and I found out real quick that I definitely threw them a change-up!  After this week of missing two posts and getting taunted heavily by my regular pax, I was determined to bring a beatdown to Outland and I did.  Sorry boys!!

Warmup-

Long mosey from the front of school down the main road to the back of bus lot, see link below for actual route.  Circle up!

IC-

  • SSH x 25
  • Slow/Pause Merkins on my down x 15
  • Imperial Walker x 15

The Thang:

  • Triple Nickel  (Thanks Money Ball) – Start at the bottom of bus lot (downhill side) 5 Burpees, run to the top of bus lot (uphill side) 15 squats – rinse/repeat x 5

Fast Mosey to Shiloh Elementary playground.  Nearly there I called an audible and stopped for merkins so 6 could catch up.  Once to playground– Partner up!

  • Playground- P1 run lap around the track, P2 Merkins x 15, Supine pullups x 15, Mt climbers x 15 – Repeat x 2

Mosey back to bus lot at Elementary School

  • P1 inch worm towards the end of buses. P2 run to the end of buses and back, switch until both pax are at the end.  This took much longer than I thought!

Mosey about 50′ and circle up—BIG CIRCLE!!

  • One Pax called out an exercise and ran around outside of circle while all pax did the exercise.  Rinse and repeat around circle x 2 (need a name for this exercise)

Mosey back to Middle school parking lot… Pax started talking during mosey so I picked up the pace, the chatter stopped.  Once back to bus lot, where the Triple Nickel claimed its victims, I told the pax I had one more item to cover…. 4 Corners! I apologized in advance…

  • First corner – 5 squats
  • Second (up hill)  – 10 squats
  • Third – 5 Merkins
  • Fourth – 10 Merkins

Rinse and Repeat x 4 After 2 rounds I called an audible (time constraints) and I changed the loop from 4 to 3… After 3 rounds Jail Break back AO for marry and COT.

 

The Moleskine

The long mosey to start the day had all the pax a bit shaken but they soon settled in and completed the exercises.  Had to circle back for the six only one time. Smokey and Madison are beasts and led most of the morning, great job guys.

Workout Path–>>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/FL8iJhQwE21qzwgq9

 

 

Announcements

10/07 – Kinetic Heights – F3 dad event – including Nijia warrior course.  $20 per dad / $5 per kid.

11/10 –  Speed for need, Covenant Day Chruch – Need guys to push the chariots.

10/13 – Need Site Q for Outland – Contact Madison

Crawl Bear… What is that??

19 PAX were on time at Watchtower for my vQ.  I have to admit I was a little nervous and even did a mock run the morning before.  Pulling up to Watchtower I realized I forgot my Weinke so I called an audible and created an entirely new playlist.  The first audible would cause me to call the second audible……

 

Lets Mosey:

  • Fast Mosey from Brooklyn Pizza behind Pet Smart to Target parking lot.
    • Plank and wait for Six
    • 20 SLOW Civilian count Merkins
    • 15 SSH
    • 15 Mountain Climbers
    • 15ish Imperial Walkers (I jacked up the count)

The Thang-

  • Fast Mosey to Pet Smart parking lot – Its about to get real!
    • Bear Crawl from one side of the lot to the other.
    • Jog back
    • Crawl Bear back to the other side
    • Jog back
  • Mosey back to Target parking lot – BURPEE TIME!
    • Burpee ladder to 25. (What!! $@&*@%@)
    • Run approx 120′ start ladder
    • AUDIBLE!!! Stop at 10 (Praise from all – nope.)
    • POSSE! Can I get a 10 count!
  • Mosey to the other side of Target parking lot – CIRCLE UP
  • Most of the PAX “Duck Duck Goose is banned, we don’t do that” What is that??
    • The first Pax calls out exercise and runs around outside of the circle, all Pax continue to exercise until running Pax is back.  Next Pax runs and so on.
    • I started to run and yelled BURPEES!! –  One Star later said, “You almost had mutiny!!
  • Four Corners 4 x’s – Target Parking lot (Half)
    • 1st  – 2 Burpees
    • 2nd – 2 Burpees
    • 3rd – 10 squats
    • 4th – 10 Merkins
  • Jail Break back for quick Mary

The Moleskine

The gripes and grumbles this morning were at an all-time high! I had a feeling some of the Pax would not like the change of pace but getting out of your comfort zone makes you grow and makes you stronger! I knew the bear crawl – crawl bear would be tough.  At one point I was compared to Hollywood (I think by Doughboy) and I took that as a compliment!! I was so exhausted post workout I skipped right over the FNG (Lazy Boy) and was promptly reminded.  Thanks for letting me Q.

 

Announcements:

  • The official launch of new Gear workout Chiseld this Wednesday @ 5:30 @ 5 Stones Church
  • Bonefrog Navy Seal Race – Nov 10th – Team – Old Fat Slow (OFS)
  • October 6th @ 5:30 pm Men’s barbecue – @ 5 Stones Church

 

 

 

 

 

“Did you know Q school was today?”

Q School… I wasn’t really sure what I was in for but this was super helpful and know I can #post all day on GroupMe!  Between myself and Dana, I’m not sure who wanted posting rights more.

I have a new respect for Money Ball and Posse.  They are all in and it showed this morning as they thoroughly covered the do’s and dont’s of being a Q, good job guys!

 

The Warm Up:

Money Ball led super light jog around the island, I’m thinking is he injured or sick…not the case as I was shown later.  Circle UP!!

-Pax took turn counting 5 SSH in cadence – Each Pax then picked an exercise to continue count practice. Brief talking and explanation in between as we were there to learn and not get smoked…but that’s coming.

 

The Thang:

Money Ball led Fast Jog (80-85%) around the front of the school, he’s back!!  – Stopped to explain how to pick up “the 6”.

Partner up – P1 run around half-island, P2 dips -Total 50 dips (hey we are learning here, keep it light) Cont. Partner work – P1 run across the parking lot to curb and back, P2 stepups – Total 50 step-ups.

Cont. Mosey around the school to stairs. Jingles what’s next?  Calf raises on each step, Alternate heels out, heels in, and heels straight…At the top run around the sidewalk to the beginning, rinse & repeat, twice.

Money Ball and his Triple Nickels…..  5 Burpees at bottom of the hill (you’re welcome),  run uphill, 5 squats, run back down – Repeat 5x’s – Mary until the 6 caught up, Akbar and myself went hard and finished the TN, no Mary for us.

Mosey back towards start (Are we done? NO!) – 5 Star drill.  At each of the 4 corners – 5 squats, in the center 5 speed skaters.  I forgot the # of rounds.

Jail Break back for COT.

The Moleskine

Q school was more than I expected.  Not only did I learn a ton about Qing (Posse you were on it), got a solid workout (Thanks Money Ball)  but I felt it was a good bonding experience with some of the Pax. Chunder, thanks for coming out today, it was fun trying to catch you!!  I’m new to this group and want to think you all for your support.  I’m now going to GroupMe…. #IcanpostbecasueIposted  Be safe guys!

 

Announcements:

Meet at McDonald’s for additional info.

Study the lexicon and know one exercise for Watchtower next week…