- When:03/08/16
- QIC: Voodoo
- The PAX: Kirk, Geraldo, Talk Box, Retread, Sundancer, Semi-Gloss, Cheese Curd, One Eye, Swiper, Brushback, Hammer, Sledge (Hammer 2.0), Voodoo (QIC)
Misery Loves Company Part Deux
12 of Area 51’s strongest and fastest and Sundancer (#obligatorySundancerinsult) posted at Old Providence Elementary this morning for a little workout we like to call SOFAWIB.
The Thang: Per the preblast here. Thanks to Semi-Gloss for the takeout.
Moleskine:
YHC had considered bringing out the kettlebells this morning, but Loogie put a four corners smack down on me at Foxhole yesterday, so the idea of swinging a bell was not appealing. Instead, YHC decided to bring back this beauty. I can’t speak for the rest of the pax, but YHC struggled through it. I was dreading the closing mile while running the opening mile, which is never a good sign.
Despite the preblast, which included old school sit-ups with partner planks, Kirk decided to show up in his infamous tights/no shorts outfit made famous in a previous SOFAWIB backblast. I think Cheese Curd is still in the shower, trying to wash that image out of his eyes. #thecryinggame
The VT this morning goes to Swiper and One Eye (of course), although there were many teams moving at a strong pace, particularly the aforementioned Cheese Curd/Kirk combo. YHC was Brushback’s partner, slowing him down and making sure he didn’t burn through any muscle tissue by running too fast. #fleshanchor
Semi-Gloss and Geraldo were neck and neck with us. Semi managed to pass me on the closing mile despite the fact that he was carrying what sounded like approximately $3.20 in nickels and dimes for use in the OP vending machine for his post-workout snack. #exactchange
Sound off below with any additional observations, constructive criticism (to be ignored), mumblechatter, etc.
Thanks to Sundancer and Kirk for giving YHC the opportunity to lead today and for spearheading the launch of a great workout. Week after week, it offers a solid beatdown with a great group of regulars (and some irregulars) that aren’t afraid to bring the mumblechatter. Strong 1st and 2nd F.
Announcements:
- Sign up for the Balrog, the SOB region’s first CSAUP. It starts this Saturday (3/12) at 6:30 at The Cave AO (parking deck at 2567 Lenger’s Way, Fort Mill). There are ~5, ~7 and ~11 mile options and a cool t-shirt designed by Wingman (get your orders in by 3/10!). See the preblast here.
- Spring Mud Run on April 30 in Gaston, SC. The F3 preblast is here and the Area 51 preblast is here. Sign ups are due by 3/18. Sign up as an individual, then let your regional Q know your team.
- Red Light and Blue benefiting Charlotte Bridge Home takes place on May 14th. I couldn’t find a link, but hit up Dora, Geraldo or another one of the Spearhead guys for more details if interested.
- Swiper gave a passionate yet impartial announcement regarding our F3 brother George Bell’s (Scrappy) candidacy for judge. If you want a yard sign, just stop by Swiper’s house and steal one of his 40 or so. Regardless of who you plan to vote for, you should get educated and vote. This is an easy way to have an impact in your community.
Voodoo author
Area 51/SOB, Meathead co-site Q
Brushback and Stinger are currently feuding for nicest guy in F3 so no surprise that Brush probably met your merlot spillage with some encouraging line like “Don’t Worry Paul. Everyone vomits. It’s okay.” Keep doing WWII situps and it’s bound to stop at some point.
Voodoo – great workout. I was soaked by the end of this one. @OneEye aka @VisionQuest, thanks for pushing me this morning. For a 40-something, @OneEye brings the heat and a headband, everytime.
Arriving comfortably at 0530, I missed the chance to choose my partner. Cheese Curd may have PR’ed that opening mile, which was definitely sub-7, so he lucked into being my partner today, despite enduring an egregious number of truly uncalled for comments, while we passed all of you (sans Swiper / Cyclops). It was good to have Brushback out again now that it’s nearly spring #fairweather.
Sun / Run / Puke Dancer was in fine form today #situps. Fortunately, Talkbox looked clean at the end, and he brought it on the final mile. He was right there with One Eye.
Now for the most egregious oversight of this backblast: nothing on Sledge. Dude. He was killing those burpee pull-ups. I watched him pull Hammer past at least a few men 20+ years his senior.
#cobains for not calling out Sledge in the backblast. Honestly, I was in a haze for most of the workout and didn’t really register what was happening more than 10 feet from me, hence my lack of individual accolades for each member of the pax. (That’s also why I invited, nay, demanded comments from the peanut gallery.) I did wonder how he would handle the pull-ups considering the fact that he was height deprived. I hope Sledge logs in when he gets home from school and unravels that mystery for me.
Ok, per Strava I now have the #2 spot at 6:42. I assume once you all download or join, I will get booted from the podium!
As for choosing Kirk, his tights choose me! Like the sun, I could not get away from him. Actually, seeing Kirk leading the opening mile, I thought whew…I won’t get him.
However after many Sofa WIB post, I now know about the love affair between Swiper and One Eye. And today OE was looking sweet with the headband! His hair said, “I just woke up, but the headband knew what was about to go down”. Awesome and that is why swiper chooses him
Back to Kirk…that SOB choose me to chase him all day! Someone busted my balls on the jump squat form. Guess you did not see my burpee pull ups…or lack thereof. I did what I could, but man-child Kirk was always waiting and I was already gassed! Coming of work and a vacation, I wasn’t up much more.
Also, I watch Kirk run around like a child all morning. He was laughing, jumping up and tapping playground equipment, even skipping at some point 🙂
Either way, great way to get back to the gloom, my hip flexors and legs are smoked!
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