With CMS breaking for summer, YHC’s unpaid Uber service for the 2.0’s is also on sabbatical, thus freeing my Monday and Tuesday mornings for other endeavors. I mentioned this fact to Drano many months ago at a Coffeeteria, who proceeded to schedule this Q before I could finish my swig of Dark Roast. Did I have a choice? No, no I did not. Which brings us to today.
Friendly Disclaimer delivered, 0530 sharp. No FNGs. Away we go….. until the PAX is almost obliterated 7 steps into the warm-up Mosey by no fewer than 5 cars assaulting the SCMS parking lot at warp speed. Hence, a warm-up lap of the parking lot ensued to allow the stragglers time to hide their keys. #snoozebutton
COP (Gateway Academy parking lot); all exercises IC
20 IW, 15 Slow Merkins, 15 LSS, 10 MC, 10 Peter Parker, 10 Parker Peter, 10 Good Morning Nashvilles
Exit Gateway, Left on Strawberry, Cross 51, Go Left, Right on McPherson (Alexis ‘hood), Left on Wyman, Halt at intersection of Wyman and McCallum
Planker’s Medley: 15 Plank Jacks IC, Pain varietal poses, recover
The Thang
7’s on McCallum hill. Diamond Merkins at TOP, Squat Jumps w/ Wide Sumo twist at BOTTOM (no idea what the F3 name for this exercise is, or if one even exists)
Mary when finished: Dolly, Flutter, Heels to Heaven, all 15 IC
Mosey to SCMS track for Emma’s Ladder (my rising 9th grade daughter who ran track for SCMS this past season; gave me this workout which I deemed PAX worthy)
Slow mosey to launch. Done.
Moleskin
If Middle School track athletes can do it, then surely the Base Camp PAX can!?!?! I will tell Emma that all 14 PAX crushed her workout; barely breaking a sweat. #thelieswetellourchildren Great work by the PAX today at a solid AO. Goonie was nervous that I was taking the PAX to uncharted territory, but I assured him that Alexis ‘hood possessed Base Camp worthy hills while only being 1/4 mile from SCMS. Who knew? You’re welcome. Many thanks to Drano for inviting me to Q. Was an honor to lead this group, and I hope to repeat Q in the future.
Announcements
Food Drive for Calvary Food Pantry. Base Camp is donating cans of soup. See Twitter for specifications (< 16 oz, no “cream of…”) Calvary is a great partner for F3, so all donations are welcome.
SPEED FOR NEED: Goonie’s 2-yr F3 anniversary is fast approaching. In celebration, he has thrown down a PAX challenge for monetary donations to SPEED FOR NEED (check Twitter for details). For every dollar donated at 6/19 Base Camp, Goonie will perform 1 burpee (up to 100) at 6/26 Base Camp. Not only will your monetary gift go to an incredible cause, you will also have the pleasure of inflicting pain and suffering on the Site co-Q.
Reminder from Goonie to post at other F3 locations while traveling. He posted and Q’d in Orlando recently, site unseen. Strong, brother. Spread the word, PAX.
Thanks to Simba for the takeout.
YHC departed the house this morning to rain, heat lightning, and ominous weather forecasts from the local weather geeks. During my short drive to the AO (which included a gully washer- ‘Bama lingo for heavy rain), a Weinke audible was quickly formulated that involved covered spaces. Zero cars in the parking lot at 5:26 a.m. A quick check of Weather Bug revealed potential clearing, thus lifting YHC’s spirits. As if on cue, the PAX arrived. We were doing this uncovered. #swingforthefences Audibled the audible.
Disclaimer was provided mainly for Slum Dog’s benefit, as he returned to the PAX after a 3-4 year absence. Is there such a thing as a Born Again FNG?? Well, maybe there should be…. Off into the gloom we went sans rain.
Warm-up:
The THANG:
Mosey down Rea Rd towards Colony. Left on Chadwyck Farms Dr. Stop at Windyrush Rd.
Continue on Windyrush Rd. Stop at funky ranch house w/ the white mailbox, a.k.a. the bottom of the hill. Top of the hill was defined as Banfield Place which is a gated entrance to Bellmore, aptly renamed “Hellmore” by Pop Tart later in the workout. As Egypt noted, “That is where the rich people live.” Duly noted, banker.
During the pain, Egypt noticed a large boulder in one of the yards and alerted the PAX, “Just want everyone to know that is Evelyn’s Rock. And she had a dog named Hector.” Well, ok then. From this day forward, the Windyrush hill shall be known as “Evelyn’s Hill.” If anyone objects, then take it up with Egypt who will be busy feeding Hector.
Mosey to Edenbridge Ln and hang a left. Despite lightning warnings from Marge (“probably should think about heading back”), we pressed onward. #heatlightning 10 Merkins at each street light on the right side. Mosey across Rea and congregate at the OPES big tree w/ benches, the perfect setting when lightning is in the area.
Mosey to the OPES black top. Line up abreast.
Mosey to back of OPES.
Mosey to Launch.
Done
MOLESKIN
It was an honor to lead this group of men today. YHC is a Hydra regular, but this was my Hydra VQ. It was all fun and games until we hit Evelyn’s Hill, which is a beast. Egypt crushed everyone (including Queen) on the hill emboldened by his astute observations of inanimate objects. Strong work by the entire PAX today. YHC was touched by Hannibal’s jet lagged participation. Welcome back, Slum Dog. Hope to see you posting regularly. Puddin’ Pop will be glad to know YHC had Summerlin suicides on deck time permitting. Next time, brother. Face your fear. Thanks for the great take-out today. It was so memorable that YHC has no idea who delivered it.
With Snowmageddon quickly approaching the greater Charlotte metro area, 8 brave PAX decided to clock in for some solid work before hitting their local grocery establishments to stock up on milk and bread. #localnewsconspiracy It was quickly learned from the PAX that Goon’s absence was due to…..wait for it….future nap time in preparation for a 50th birthday party. I am still perplexed as to how a 7-8 a.m. post would impact an afternoon nap, but we all have our quirks. #extendedfartsack Being YHC’s VQ, an efficient yet thorough disclaimer was given before setting out into the gloom.
Warm-up Mosey to the outdoor basketball courts. Circle up for the following: SSH x 15 IC, LSS x 15 IC (1st Q fail, as YHC calls out “Low Slow Merkins” which garnered quizzical looks from the PAX), Slow Merkins x 10 IC, Hold plank, MC x 10 IC, Peter Parker x 10 IC, Parker Peter x 10 IC, Recover, Good Morning Nashville x 10 IC. Mosey across Rea Rd. to the church rock pile.
The Thang Partner up and choose 1 lifting rock per pair. While P1 runs around parking lot to Salvation Army bin, P2 performs called exercise AMRAP. Flapjack upon P1 return. Round 1 – biceps curls, Round 2 – triceps extensions, Round 3 – Squat Thrusters. Mary break – Flutters, Freddy Mercury, Dolly – x 13 IC typ. Swap lifting rock for running rock. CMIYC around church, staying on the sidewalk. 10 merkins at transition points. Deposit running rock from whence it came when finished.
Mosey to rear football field and line up for Suicides. Start at goal line, AYG to near 25 yard line, 10 Merkins, AYG to starting goal line, 10 jump squats. Rinse and Repeat for 50, far 25 yard line, and far goal line. Did not bring orange cones or any type of markers for that matter (Q Fail #2), so yard line determinations were SWAGs, at best. Planks to finish. Threw in some Plank Jacks for giggles.
Mosey to metal bleachers near SC concession stand. 10 step-ups ea. leg. Derkins x 10 IC, Dips x 10 IC. 8 step-ups ea. leg. Derkins x 8 IC, Dips x 8 IC. Inevitability? Nah….
Let’s mosey to the front football field. AYG 2x, Backwards AYG 1x, Karaoke 1x. Mosey to 50-ish yard line. Jack Webb. Chose the 1 Merkin :: 3 arm press ratio. Stated goal was 10 and 30. Per the old adage, “Don’t Q what you can’t do”, we stopped at 7 and 21 because YHC could no longer feel his shoulders or perform any more Merkins.
Mosey to brick wall for People’s Chair. PAX took turns performing 10 Merkins while remaining PAX suffered on the wall.
Mosey to Launch point. Mary – Protractor, Rosalita (15x IC), Merkins (15x IC)
Done.
Moleskin Great work from the PAX today. YHC’s laptop has crashed 3x while writing this BB, so I shall be brief. It was an honor to lead this group of men for my VQ. Thanks to Drano (who was persona non grata) for signing me up to Q today without my consent. #whatarefriendsfor Thanks to Sony for giving me the reigns to a stellar AO, even though I chose exercises that he despised. You’re welcome. As for Goon and his “nappy” time? Speechless… Redemption is required.
Announcements Richard Sheltra (sp) 5k in Pineville to honor the firefighters. Check with Dumpster Fire for details.