10 PAX were not bored this morning as they welcomed in the 2019 year and shook off the old habits and the eating of the holiday season. Nor did they miss the “board” of exercises, which shows up occasionally when YHC Qs. As we rounded the corner to where the board of pain usually reigns, there was an exhale of glee from most when we only did 20 LBCs and continued our mosey on down to Davey Park.
Tha thang…
Divide into groups of two. Partner one stayed at the first light post on the .3 mile road and completed three called exercises as partner two ran to the end and back. If partner two completed all three exercises, he advanced to the next light pole and partner one would meet him there to pick up the exercises. Partner two would then run to the end and back.
Three exercises:
10 x burpees
10 x squats
10 x merkins
Rinse and repeat.
Mosey to rock pile. Partner one curls lifting rock while partner two runs to play ground and does 10 pull ups. Rinse and repeat.
Mosey back to launch for some Mary.
Mole, mole…
Floor Slapper showed up three minutes early. Mic drop! I have heard of turning over a new leaf, but that is almost impossible in this case. You go Floor Slapper! Dollywood was smoking today. Not sure if he bugged out early due to overexertion or to go be super daddy to his little one. Jet Fuel could not stop talking about Ala – freakin – bama (no bitterness here :)). Fireman Ed is headed to the big game and is a Clemson fan. Who knew a northern Jett’s fan could be a Clemson fan? I guess you have to have some yin for the yang. It was good to meet a fellow volunteer in Smash. Great guy – of course! Geraldo was lamenting about having to go back to work today after having such a great holiday season. Header was flying and talking the whole time. How does he do that and breathe? Shmedium was rock solid as was Stone Cold who went to see his gators beat up on Michigan! Great weather this morning and a strong showing from the PAX. It is going to be a fantastic year!
It is 44 degrees and it has been raining for a week straight… Don’t you know? It doesn’t rain at Skunkworks. Who knew? Four of us did and the other dozen or so missed out. “These decisions were made last night…,” said Bulldog as he marched up with his bell looking around to the spots regular PAX would normally be standing.
Funky Cold rolled up at the last minute to give us even numbers and we were off…
The Thang
Catch me if you can to the front of the church (Partner 1 carries the bells. Partner 2 does 10 merkins and relieves partner 1).
Next, was cumulative exercises in pairs. Partner 1 ran while partner 2 began the exercise:
The main event was suicides to the first two medians and then the road after completing called exercise:
Catch me if you can back to launch (Partner 1 carries the bells. Partner 2 does 10 merkins and relieves partner 1).
Mary:
Moleskin
THE RAIN STOPPED WHEN WE GOT OUT OF THE CARS AND STARTED BACK ONCE WE GOT IN THE CARS. You guys missed out. Tulip and Funky Cold paired up the whole way and kept the conversation going as did Bulldog and YHC.3.1 miles of running with a bunch of exercises. Found out Bulldog may have tore his ACL for the 3rdor 4thtime. A lot of good 2ndF going on. Great morning for F3, if you’re a duck!
Truth – I probably use the board more than I should. Truth – I was filling in a hole in the Q chart. Truth – the board makes for a pretty easy Q. Truth – the board sucks and it is one heck of a work out!!!!! Long Live Da BOARD!
Tha Thang!
I am reading my text at 9:37pm just before sliding into the sack with a request for leadership in less than eight hours. “I am in…. The Board!” was the response. I slept like a baby.
I left a little early so I could plant the goods before the PAX arrive. I cruised past header doing 62 coming up Providence Road. The Menu of Pain (i.e., The Board) was planted.
The Main Event
Disclaimer that we could not sue Semigloss or his office was given.
20xSSH
20x EW
Mosey to side of building and run a lap under the overhang. We stopped at the front door and The Menu of Pain was pulled from hiding.
Everything was 20 reps except Burpees and Atomic Merkins and the lap was around the island. Ingestion went like this: 20 Merkins run a lap; 20 Merkins, 20 Heels to Heaven run a lap; 20 Merkins, 20 Heels to Heaven, 20 Lunges run a lap; etc.
Mole mole mole
Dolly Wood resorted to girl merkins not even half way in. Semi called his own Omaha on several exercises blaming age. Header said that it really doesn’t get to you until the sixth lap. Stitch proclaimed that he would much rather do the Jake Doster thing and run 4.5 miles. Les Mis was distraught when we ran out of time saying, “Awe I was just about to do my burpees.” Obviously, we could not deny a man his burpees. All PAX were halted, as we were moseying back to launch, and the order of 10 burpees on your own was issued. Just for you Les Mis…. Just for you! 🙂
Welcome FNG Two by Two. Noah works with Header in the youth ministry at First Baptist Charlotte!
P. S. Amidst all the exercises, we still got in 2.2 miles!Boomshakalaka!
YHC arrived a little early to the Outland AO after working on the menu of pain for the morning.
A disclaimer was given and we circled up for some COP. SSH and Imperial Walkers seemed creative.
Afterwards, we partnered up. Size and speed did not matter (according to YHC). However, the size of the bell did. We began with a catch me if you can and began a journey to the Elementary School track. After a brief consult with the extremely caring Hairband there was a break halfway through filled with some Mary to allow the PAX to catch up. Upon arrival to the track, the PAX were presented with a board of pain. The following were the exercises listed:
Louganis
Clean
Deadlift
Snatch
Lunge
Goblet Squat
Row
Swings
Squat
Swings
Shoulder Press
Burpees
The mission for the morning was to do 10 of each exercise. So, 10 Louganis and run a lap. Then 10 Louganis, 10 Cleans and run a lap. Followed by 10 Louganis, 10 Cleans, 10 Deadlifts and run a lap. I think you get the drift. We got through the lunges and partnered back up for our journey back to the cars.
Mole, mole…
Having never Qed at Outland before, I was overly ambitious and drove the PAX pretty hard. I must admit they responded well. I haven’t seen Burnacky all summer. It was good to see him back in action. Edison was a hard working beast. Hairband was the conscience of YHC and helped me adjust appropriately and even challenged my modification of the Clean. Who knew he was part of the form police too?! It was good to see Bullwinkle after he ditched us a few Saturdays ago when he was a “no show Q.” Wonderful to hear the good report about DT’s mom!
Have you ever had one of those morning when everything was going perfect and then…. DOH!
I roll up to Death Valley, seven pax, and no Q.
Well, an appropriate bitter and resentful disclaimer was given.
20 x Side straddle hop
20 x Imperial Walker
10 x Merkin
(and I am still bitter)
Off we go to the meat and potatoes workout alternative for Death Valley – good ole William R. Davie Park.
After a brief stop in front of the preschool for 20 x LBCs, we all mosey to the the rock pile.
The thang
We paired up. Each pair chose a lifting rock.
Partner 1 began 200 cumulative curls while partner 2 ran a lap around the island (rinse and repeat till done)
Next
Partner 1 began 200 cumulative shoulder presses while partner 2 ran a lap around the island (rinse and repeat till done)
Next
Partner 1 began 200 cumulative merkins on rock while partner 2 ran a lap around the island (rinse and repeat till done)
Next… mosey over to play ground and…
Partner 1 began 100 cumulative pull ups while partner 2 ran a lap around the island (rinse and repeat till done)
Next
Partner 1 began 200 dips while partner 2 ran a lap around the island (rinse and repeat till done)
Did I mention I am still bitter!
We ran back to launch and did a burpee at every light poll.
Moly, Moly, Moly (Austin Powers)
Funky Cold barely arrived before Floor Slapper. As both pulled in I thought they were the aforementioned missing Q. Floor Slapper blamed his tardiness on the long light at the Arboretum. My bitter guess was that it was a long snooze before the light. My bitterness increased! Said bitterness did subside as Chin Music brought me up to speed (did you see what I did there) with his training to run a sub 5 minute mile. In the last month of training, he has been able to shave 15 seconds off a mile. It is unbelievable to me the type of goals Chin sets. One thing is for certain we will all laugh about them in the sweet by and by… and his goals may get him there before the rest of us!
Always good to listen to and work out with Puddin’ he always has something good to offer. Haven’t seen Jet Fuel in a long time. He was cranking this morning and was complementary of the beatdown. Also, good to see Tackling Dummy and Harley at the Valley. They are staples at Skunk.
YHC was asked to Q on May 3 with no knowledge of the historical significance of the date for the Peak 51 AO. The night before YHC reads a pre-blast stating the fourth birthday of site. Quite an honor I must say…. Therefore, I quickly put together an affectionate birthday “board.”
The events unfolded like this….
The Thang…
The question was posed as to who in the PAX was present on the first launch four years ago. Slimfast, Sensei, Geraldo, and Simba raised their hands. Crazy!
Disclaimer: Peak 51 and Matthews Elementary are not responsible for you… blah, blah, blah. Today’s work out is designed for you to be able to modify so that you can maintain your PEAK throughout.
25 x Side Straddle Hopp
20 x Imperial Walker
10 x Merkin
10 x Good Morning Nashville (felt so good)
Mosey out to the main drag and turned right. We crossed the street into Stumptown Park by the PDA Heart. We headed up the concrete path till we came to a glowing “board” with twelve birthday wishes written upon her. There were many sighs and a few cries. The birthday menu of pain contained the following list:
1. Hand Release Burpees (5)
2. Lunges (5 ea.)
3. Diamonds (10)
4. Heals to Heaven (10)
5. Dips (20)
6. Fluttas (20)
7. Merkins (20)
8. Mountain Climbers (10)
9. Carolina Dry Docks (10)
10. LBCs (20)
11. Side Straddle Hopps (20)
12. Burpees (10)
Instructions: Complete exercise #1 and run a lap. Upon return, complete exercise #1 and #2 and run a lap. Upon return, complete exercise #1, #2, and #3 and run a lap. You get the drift…
The PAX were strong. Lots of hate this morning. LOTS OF HATE! It was awesome!
At 6:12 YHC called everyone to halt and we headed back to launch for some Mary.
A disciplinary measure was taken due to the high levels of hate and the number of years of the existence of the mighty PEAK 51. Four Burpess OYO!
Announcements:
Several Speed for Need races coming up. You can view them here: https://speedforneed.org/calendar/
Two new FNGs:
Welcome to Sardine and Compliance!
Moleskin:
Really an honor to see what Slimfast, Geraldo, Sensei, and Lois have been able to do at the PEAK 51. One of my favorite sites of all time!
Some quotes from today:
1. Two men on a bench
2. If this were a year ago, we couldn’t both fit on this bench and the bench would be flattened
3. I know I am getting in the same spot to do these burpees cause my hand grabs the same dog turd every time
4. Smokey, I hate you so much right now
5. Just wait and see how much you hate him this afternoon
6. Geraldo, “what’s next Smokey?” Smokey, “Dang it Geraldo, it is on the board.” Geraldo, “I can’t read anything without my glasses.” Who knew Geraldo wore glasses? Probably like Superman and Clark Kent. 🙂
Great take out today by Simba!
PS. Sparta launched from Peak 51 today at 5:15am. They ran 5 miles and joined Peak 51 for the COP.
I have never had the pleasure of Qing the new, Sparta AO! I have also never received so many texts leading up to a leadership experience for an F3 event. The bulk, ok – all, of the text came from Hair Band. He seemed to be concerned with whether or not it was going to be a true running workout. I include this quote so you may get the gist of our conversation where he said, “are you going to run 6 miles and let me die in a ditch on the side of the road Thursday?” After three long text (each containing about three sentences) about how I should structure the workout, I assured him that we would do something where we would be all together in case we needed to call for back up to resuscitate him.
The thang…
After a disclaimer was given and we were off for a mosey around to the main building of Socrates Academy where we found “the board.”
No time for the usual… so we headed straight to the menu of pain.
Instructions: Do #1 and run a lap. Upon return, do #1 and #2 and run a lap and so on and so forth all the way through #12 and then run a lap…
We made it all the way through. We started over and made it back up to 5 before moseying back to the COT.
Moleskin
Even though there were a lot of exercises, we still got in over 3.5 miles. I never lost sight of HB for more than 45 seconds and he never ended up in a ditch. Joker, balked on most burpees, but sprinted every lap. I cannot keep up with him and he is my nemesis – there, I said it. Arsenal rolled with Hair Band. Arena is the definition of consistency! I only once heard him mumble something about destroying the board. Really – Arena? You are a family man. How could you even think about doing that to my kids’ board!
The board lives on! And, thankfully, so does HB!
Growing up there were two boards in my life that I feared: my parents’ board and my grandmother’s board. Unfortunately, both of these were used frequently upon my backside. This form of discipline gave me a healthy respect for right and wrong and my parents and grandmother. The board was definitely not “spared.” The board has had a similar effect on the PAX, I am finding. It is both feared and respected. It has caused some to curse, but for most… it has been received as healthy discipline. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger – right?
The thang…
A weak disclaimer was given and we were off for a mosey around to the front entrance of South Charlotte Middle School where we found “the board.”
No time for the usual… so we headed straight to the menu of pain.
Instructions: Do #1 and run a lap. Upon return, do #1 and #2 and run a lap and so on and so forth all the way through #12 and then run a lap…
We made it all the way through. We started over and made it back up to 5 before moseying back to the COT.
Moleskin…
I think it was safe to say we were all spanked by the board! Header, Busch and Puddin did a great job getting to know Nair and making him feel at home. Dollywood was working off some inner tension and was setting the bar high. Some great laughter today from the all-star cast. I must say that Dolly is catching the brunt of the post baby “no fly zone” comments. Busch’s “chunky” comment almost made me hurl.
On the high road, awesome to hear some of Nair’s story. He’s a sharp cyber security guy who went to Montreat and he and the M have one on the way.
Thanks to Busch for the challenging take out!