Calling all F3 PAX and South Charlotte friends! The time has come to put on our running shoes, dig deep, and embrace the challenge of a lifetime. We understand the power of community and the strength of our collective effort. But this race will be unlike any other. We will run not only for ourselves but to make a dream come true – welcoming our son from South Korea into our loving embrace through the gift of adoption. Join us as we push boundaries, inspire hope, and transform lives one stride at a time.
🏃♂️ Date: Saturday, October 14th
🏃♂️ Time: 0600
🏃♂️ Location: Lower Providence Community House (9735 Community House Road, Charlotte, NC, 28277)
🌟 What to Expect at the Homecoming Ultra 5k
🏁 Ten Hours, Ten 5ks: Get ready for the ultimate test of endurance and perseverance! Can you complete a 5k every hour, for ten consecutive hours? Not up to the full 50k? There will be options to run/ruck a 5k, 10k or 25k as well.
💪 Embrace the Grit: This race series will push your mental and physical limits. Embrace the grit and determination it takes to overcome obstacles, knowing that every step you take supports a greater cause.
🏅 Ten-Fold Accomplishment: Completing a 5k is an achievement in itself, but conquering ten of them in a day is a feat to remember! Each participant will receive a special medal as a symbol of their ten-fold accomplishment.
🎉 Fuel and Rest: We’ve got you covered between races! Enjoy a variety of snacks, refreshments, and a designated rest area to recharge your body and spirit. We’re in this together, and together we’ll conquer each 5k!
🎗️ Registration and Fundraising:
REGISTER HERE —> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMxhoSfZcn-0Dc67-H8–B3udbna9GSf9WL9Uf8YkpLPLK6w/viewform
There is no race fee! You are encouraged to donate any amount to our fundraising campaign. You can read more about our adoption story and give to through our Lifesong giving page (Lifesong is a 501c3). Your participation in the Homecoming Ultra 5k will raise the funds needed for us to make two trips in November/December to unite with our soon-to-be son from South Korea. Every lap you complete will bring us closer to our adoption fundraising goal.
By joining the Homecoming Ultra 5k, you’ll not only challenge yourself physically but also play an instrumental role in bringing joy and love into the life of a child in need.
HC now, and let’s unite our hearts and soles for a truly unforgettable day.
SYITG 🌄
– Midriff (Justin Ogden)
Tuck and I decided that 10 decks weren’t enough last year. So we’re taking it up to 11. Tuck also decided that he wanted YHC to lead this thing. The annual tradition must continue so here goes nothing. We had over 40 guys last year, can we get 50 this year?
For the uninitiated, this event is quite simple:
Only this year it’s bigger and badder. Can you hit all 11 decks within a 2-hour period while running approximately 10 miles?
Feeling a little daunted by 11 concrete corridors? Take on 7 parking decks in 1 hour. Either way, it’s a fine opportunity to push yourself and share in a unique experience.
The Thang
Three ways of the warrior:
Workout adapted from Darebee’s 3-minute Warrior WOD: https://darebee.com/pdf/workouts/3minute-warrior-workout.pdf
HIIT Workout
Moleskine
Announcements
Truth Nuggets
Posting for LaFawnduh
14 pax joined me for my VQ at the Maul! Started off with a mosey to Regal to see if Napoleon Dynamite 2 was out. Got a warm up in where YHC (Your Humble Correspondent) needs to improve on calling exercises in cadence.
Mosey over to Chipotle as Napoleon wanted a dang quesadilla. Proceeded to do a modified Walls of Jericho (7 reps, 7 reps, 7 laps) of Merkins, jump squats, step ups, burpees, dips, plank jacks and shoulder taps.
Mosey over to Gamestop, grab a copy of Dance Dance Revolution to work on our dance skills. Run to each median (4) and do 15 merkins, back to the line to do 15 lunges. Next was 2 medians and 15 jump squats and 15 merkins. Final median and 15 merkins and 15 lunges.
Mosey back to Tap and Vine for some wall sits and air presses before circling up and half the circle called an exercise for Mary. Ending with Rooster’s call of Big Boy Situps.
Thanks for all who offered great advice and feedback to make my next Q better. Stay focused guys!
The thought of playing frisbee brought out 6 pax + 2 other pax who showed up for the first time in a long time. Welcome back Drago and Clubbers to the gloom.
We sprinted, twisted ankles, laid out for defense, flicked, tossed, burpee’d and merkin’d for a full 45-minute workout heavy on ultimate frisbee.
Drago won match MVP as he accounted for 3/4 scores for team Shirts. Team Skins never quite managed to make it to the end zone.
Consensus was to do this next week and for the foreseeable future – Ultimate Tuesday’s at The Bottom Line!
Invite a friend out to throw some disc next week and get in a solid workout too. Drago said he’ll be bringing out four guys for next week’s round.
Q’ing the Brave is quite simple:
Hmm, let’s see how many rock piles we can hit while running the Community House – Bryant Farms – Elm – Ballantyne Commons loop.
Moleskine
This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave
Exactly a year ago I q’d a rock-themed workout at Da Vinci. Why not run it back??
Props to One Niner for the pre-run. Disclaimer and we’re off to the CFA parking lot for a warmup.
Rock Pile #1 (behind the auto shop, next to the apartment building)
Rock Pile #2 (nail salon parking lot)
Same rock pile, new exercises
Moleskine
Announcements/Prayer Requests
At least that’s what I tell myself. It’s actually Rousey’s brilliant marketing. Early on in his Site Q days, he created the strangest photoshop creations for promotion. Now he’s moved on to fabricated promotional statements. I’ll take the compliments!
Before taking off into the gloom, issue challenge for each pax to learn 1 interesting fact about another pax. Otherwise penalty burpees at COT. And we’re off.
Warmup in parking lot next to Sabor. Frehley’s comments about finding a wet spot.
Mosey across the street to parking deck. Run up a level and complete called exercise OYO: 25 merkins, 50 squats, 75 MC’s, 100 SSH’s
Mosey to fountain, partner up: 50 jump ups, 75 inclined merkins, 100 squats while partner 2 runs to end of sidewalk and back.
Mosey to PNC parking lot for Bear 1-2-3 with partner: Partner 1 bear crawls to ATM and crawl bears back. Partner 2 chips away at 100 merkins, 150 squats and 150 LBC’s. Bear crawls was quite the crowd pleaser
Mosey back to launch, stopping for burpees at each stop sign to stick together. Back at COT for interesting facts – and no penalty burpees!
Did you know?
Grateful to have the opportunity to lead a fine group of men. Thank you for closing us in prayer Macarena and sending off Abba in true ball of man Bagpipe style!