My Buddy: the F3 A51 Welcome Party

A record tying 25 men of steel, including 3 FNGs, rolled into Base Camp for perfect temps and some “My Buddy” (wherever I go he’s gonna go). After a solid disclaimer we were off.

The Thang:

Run towards 51, stop in far parking lot for Side Straddle Hops x20 IC, Partner up, FNG’s make sure you are with someone who can help/ explain/encourage you through your first beat down. Joker chose to pair with Steinbrenner, I think Steinbrenner now knows what he is doing.

Run towards 51, stop in daycare parking lot for Imperial Walkers x20 IC, and Low Slow Squats x20 IC.

Run to 51 for 7’s on the Hill

Stick with your partner, Jump Squats at Top, Partner hand slap merkins at bottom.

Head back to the launch spot, with one plankorama stop to keep the crew together.

Head to the rocks located by the stairs, each pair of guys grab one lifting rock and head back to the parking lot.

Rocks in the Lot

Partner 1 does AMRAP exercises with the rock until Partner 2 returns,
Partner 2, runs to the curb at the end of the parking lot and back (turns out there is no curb, or maybe
Plank after each round until everyone is done.

Round 1: Curls.
Round 2: Squats with the Rock.
Round 3: Tricep Extensions.

Return rocks and head to the bleachers

Circuit:

Dips x 20
Step ups x 20
Supine Pull ups x 20
Squats x 20

Partner work

Round 1: Partner 1 runs to stairs and back, Partner 2 does 10 dips, 10 step ups then rinse and repeat until partner returns then flapjack.

Round 2: Partner 1 runs to up the stairs and takes the path to the left to circle back, Partner 2 does 10 Supine pull ups, 10 Squats then rinse and repeat until partner returns then flapjack.

Round 3: Partner 1 runs to stairs and back, Partner 2 does 10 dips, 10 step ups then rinse and repeat until partner returns then flapjack.

Head up to the restrooms: Bear crawl 15 yards (many noted the questionable call) then AYG to the stairs.

Head up the stairs and grab some wall for the Peoples Chair (Regular, Frankenstein)

Head to the parking lot to finish with some Freddie Mercuries (variable speed).

Although Horsehead said he needed to get to work we were delayed for a second because the Q’s phone was locked in Big Top’s car. Passport, the excellent Site Q that he is, saved the day and got his. PS-Big Top and I are still at south charlotte middle waiting for keys to his car, I am posting this from a laptop I found in the parking lot.

Done.

Deep thoughts by Jack Handy (aka the Moleskine):

-Great crew this morning, loved seeing vets work with the FNG’s.

-Lots of chatter this morning, it started with some concerning comments from Big Top on Low Slow Squat form. The chatter continued right through the MumbleChaos of the Freddie Mercuries. I caught something about a glass of water, and I am pretty sure the rest were questions about my leadership ability. Loved it.

-There may or may not have been an FNG that needed to use the facilities mid workout, they may or may not have used the women’s room, there may or may not have been merlot spilled in said restroom.

-It was 50+ degrees but:
-Passport was still wearing running tights, and come to think of it Geraldo did call him out for doing some Barre exercises instead of pullups #Ballerino
-And Joker was still keepin’ it real in his short bill winter hat (#ImStillJokerFromTheBlock, #PlayOnPlaya)

-Champagne challenged Geraldo on one of the runs, it was close until Geraldo turned on the afterburners, dude keeps getting faster. Steinbrenner also bested Hannibal!

-FNG’s: Mama Mia has been in three musicals, Putin speaks Russian, rides horses with no shirt on and has been to Sibera (It’s beautiful this time of year), Fish Bait shared that he was once bit on the nipple by a piraña (say no more), Knickers already had a name from an unofficial workout we did on our church leadership retreat this fall, but this was his first official post and he crushed it.

-Kotters to Big Top and Clunken.

Announcements:
-Sign up for Mud Run and BRR, all the info you need is in the Email of the week.
-There are still some spots open in Q school talk to Passport or Fireman Ed if you are interested.

Have a great week guys, Thanks for coming out, and thanks Passport and FE for the chance to lead. FNG’s, good work, I hope you stick with it! The first three weeks are key.

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