10 brave men of #F3Centurion took on the Palatine circuit this morning.
The Thang
Run from the launch point at CCHS around the front of the school, through the Chipotle parking lot, and across 51 to the shopping center lot behind Jack In The Box. COP:
Mosey from the parking lot up Carmel Commons to the base of the western side of Palatine hill. After a one lap walkthrough, the Pax were released for the Palatine circuit:
The goal was 7 circuits.
At 6:08 we headed back to our launch point at CCHS. Had a little time for some Mary:
COT
Moleskine
When YHC drove up, there were 3 men in the dimly lit parking lot getting some KB work done. With Champagne at some other Friday “workout”, there was no angry man music but certainly hard work. A few other guys pulled in for the start of another Centurion and then Scabby and Margo came running in. 9 guys launched out towards Palatine.
During the walkthrough, Udder comes out from behind Cabo’s, either having missed the 0515 start of the aforementioned other Friday “workout” and making it late to join us or just having woke up on the Cabo’s patio after half-price margarita pitcher Thursdays. Regardless, glad he made it.
YHC is not sure if the side of the hill we ran up is truly the western side based on a compass but it is the western side directionally from where we usually climb to the top of Palatine hill. The western side is steeper and longer than the face of Palatine so it makes for a good climb. 10 burpees once we got the top was a horrible idea really. The O2 dep made it even more dangerous on the descent down the face of Palatine.
Turns out this was quite a bit of running, as it was a pretty decent stretch from Palatine around the office building to the courtyard. YHC has yet to figure how incline merkins can hurt so badly.
Chelms led the whole way. Jumped the gun up the hill during the Q’s instructions to stake an early lead which he never relinquished. Actually stretched it out with what one can only assume was questionable form on every single exercise we did. #Churpee #Cherkin But give the old guy credit, he was first today.
YHC has it on good authority that there was some merlot spillage from one of the Pax after burpees at the top of the hill.
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8 men showed up for #DayZero. Here’s what we did.
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Purple Haze Q:
Run halfway around the track, out the back entrance onto Baybrook to the Rose parking lot for COP.
Line up along the curb for the burpee (Mayan) pyramid.
Mosey to the front of the school for some bench work.
Joker Q:
Partner up for some playground and track work.
Circle up on the basketball court for Mary.
Mosey back to playground for more pull-ups. Alternate with partner for sets of 10, 8 and 6.
Mosey back to school for people’s chair with air presses. Then 15 incline merkins on curb. Back to people’s chair with air presses. Then 15 decline merkins on curb. Done.
Solid takeout by Simba.
Moleskine
It was just like old times at #DayZero. @Radar thought he was back in charge, heckling everyone in sight, running his playbook of @PurpleHaze jokes to perfection. It was nostalgic really.
But there was also progress, with the return of @Baracus and @Mall Cop and the presence of site FNG @Simba. Simba even stepped up to take us out this AM…probably just didn’t realize we already have a site chaplain.
And of course @Garbonzo, @Joker and @Teddy have DZ in their blood now. However, the new site-Qs were missing…apparently having no concern for the fact that they are within the 90-day probationary period…sending some last minute tweet about participating in a 10-miler this morning.
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Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory…lasts forever. – Shane Falco
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14 men gathered at Calvary for #Anvil. Here was this mornings agenda:
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Little baby jog around the parking lot and circle up for COP:
Line up along the curb in the parking lot for some burpee pyramid work:
Mosey to rock stone pile for Mermaid’s rapid fire rock stone set:
Return your rock stone and mosey to the tables for some bench sets:
1 minute elbow plank followed by a mosey to the field hill for 11s:
A little plank work followed by a mosey to the building for some people’s chair. Then some low down people’s chair.
Mosey back to base for Mary:
COT
Moleskine
Men exited their vehicles this morning expecting to see @RadarF3 doing his typical pre-Q stretch routine…foam roller, the stick, stillpoint inducer, foot wakers, theracane…everything but a traveling masseuse. But none of that and no Radar…a brief stint on the DL with a strained back…get well soon brother. So enter the Replacement Q…not as mean, (only) slightly shorter and certainly more good looking. Tried to stay simple, keep us moving and make it hard so as not to disappoint those like Hannibal, who was most visibly let down.
YHC should’ve beta tested the burpee pyramid. Not sure about the rest of the Pax but the Q was completely out of breath after set 2. Probably didn’t bother these young #Anvil guys and YHC is not sure anything phases Lobster Roll and Busch. Strong work brothers.
Did the Mermaid rapid fire rock stone set in the co-site Q’s honor while he lives it up with the in-laws at the Magic Kingdom. Gave the disclaimer in the other co-site Q’s honor while he lives it up working on a monumental legal project.
#DayZero men don’t even recognize rock as a word.
Thanks for the privilege of leading. And thanks for the takeout by IH, with a solid reminder of brotherhood and that we are not alone.
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The VSF was planted at CCHS as site Q Chelms hospitably welcomed 13 men to #F3Centurion. A brief disclaimer by YHC about his lack of professionalism was given and off we went.
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Run from the parking lot down the stadium road to Walsh. Off of Walsh we ducked into the back lot of the Hospice facility for COP.
Run from the back lot of the Hospice facility to Little, then turn back into the school lot, heading up to the front by the stone pile. Time to work the legs a bit.
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3 (grab an exercise stone from the pile)
Round 4 (still with the stone)
Round 5
Circle up for Mary after some planking:
Finish off with some people’s chair along the retaining wall of the parking lot.
COT – solid takeout by Hops
Moleskine
Replicated, with some special Haze revisions, this workout from a TR-led Rebel Yell way back when Rebel Yell met at Polo Ridge as the early settlers in the move towards Union Co. Just like what probably occurred to the Pax during this workout, it didn’t seem like much at the time. But then the afternoon came and some soreness appeared. Then the next morning came and walking like Fred G. Sanford was the norm. Except for Maverick, who squats +300 lbs for a living, hopefully this one hits the Pax in much the same way.
Always a solid group of men at Centurion. They were even nice this morning, as YHC set himself up for ridicule for pulling out the bear squat, dancing with the stars (DWTS) and butt raises all in one workout. Should have called for monkey humpers to round it out…but it is a Catholic school so YHC refrained.
Chelms, due to the soreness that’s coming and your old age, go ahead and order that Hoveround. http://www.hoveround.com/power-chair-accessories/motorized-scooters
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Mermaid planted the #F3Anvil shovel flag as 15 men gathered under the lights of the Calvary parking lot. Here’s the effort we put forth this morning:
The Thang
Run to short left field of the small softball field for COP:
Run to the middle of the driveway of Entrance #3 via #Northface. Partner up in groups of 3 for grinders. Rotate through so that everyone gets two sets of the exercises.
Mosey to curb of the lower parking lot:
Some plank work then mosey to stone pile along the driveway. Each group of 3 grab one exercise stone then mosey to the top of the hill at Entrance #4 for more grinders. Rotate through for two sets of the exercises.r
Return the stones and mosey to the nearest parking lot for Mary:
Mosey to the far curb for one last suicide. Return to base for COT. Solid take out by Mermaid.
Moleskine
The men of #F3Anvil are tough. And tireless. Week after week they show up, punch the clock and put the work in. And they push one another, which was quite evident today in the grinder groups of 3.
YHC didn’t hear much #mumblechatter today…too busy trying to keep up with Margo and Bushwood…thanks for dragging an old guy along this morning.
If backward runs ever become an Olympic sport, Hops will medal.
For the stone work, Lobster Roll & his partners went heavy. Anything bigger and they would’ve had to use one of the big stones right by Entrance #4.
#Kotters to Baracus who came back to check in on the workout he launched with Young Love. Mermaid was visibly nervous.
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9 men showed up at #F3FastTwitch to say goodbye to 2014. Not a lot of reminiscing this morning but certainly a lot of hard work…ended up with 6 miles. Here’s how we got there:
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We took off from SCMS and hit 51 in the direction of Pineville. We stopped at the entrance to Davie park for a quick plank and knocked out 20 merkins. From there, we ran to the entrance to Carrington where we planked again and knocked out another 20 merkins. Down Cary Ridge we went to the stop sign at Bevington. That’s where the real work began.
We planked at the stop sign and knocked out another 20 merkins. After that, we took off for base, going back through the neighborhood. We did a little Indian run to the base of Spackler’s hill.
From there, we did a little baby jog to the end of Browne’s Pond Rd. Then an 80% effort run to the stop sign at the Rosecliff entrance. From there we lined up and did an Indian run up Strawberry back to base. A little time left for some Mary:
Moleskine
YHC had a goal of 6 miles at some varied paces. Mission accomplished.
Good group of FT regulars out there this morning plus site FNG Sensei…strong effort brother. You look ready for Joe Davis and the Palmetto 200.
We tossed in some merkins at various points…ended up with 60…a FT New Year’s resolution to kill the notion of hollow chests and pencil arms promulgated by the SkunkWorks’ lunkheads #NeverForget
Honored to lead this morning men. You’re next…TL and YHC will be calling.
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Joe Davis Run is 1/10.
Sign up for the Unbroken movie also on 1/10. Sign. Up. Now.
Slim Fast is gauging interest for participants in the Palmetto 200 (like the BRR, only flatter). It’s in March. Hit him up if you are interested.
Prohibition firmly planted the shovel flag as 7 men gathered in A51’s roughest parking lot for A51’s toughest Saturday workout. 2 more men pull up as we circle the lot. So 9 men launched into another #DayZero.
The Thang
Run to the Yellow Rose parking lot and circle up for a Purple Haze led warmup.
Turn it over to Radar for his infamous time hack workout. Partner up, make the time or do the punishment.
Run the Yellow Rose loop in opposite directions. Meet in the back for called exercise. Then run back to the start.
Mosey to one upper side of parking lot. Partner one run up stairs and around while partner two performs called exercise. Repeat until reps reached or time elapses.
Mosey to bottom of Baybrook. 11s on the hill. Wide-Arms at the bottom, Ski Abs at the top. 10 minutes ==> Pass
Indian Run back to base. Turn it back over to Haze for Mary.
Moleskine
Our last Saturday as #DayZero site Qs. It was special. When #DayZero launched a year and a half ago, Radar started things out with a very moving speech. No speech at the beginning this time. Just ridiculing chatter about his fellow site Q’s warmup. (Lesson #1 – Special moments are lost on an emotionally challenged Radar.)
The time hacks workout is tough. Makes you push it hard throughout to avoid the punishment. Or, for some, makes you cheat the reps just a little to make the time. After everyone beat the site Qs back after the 50 hand slap merkins round, Radar handed out a stern talking to the Pax about integrity. Patriotic music could be heard in the background as he delivered his message. (Lesson #2 – Making a short-term goal by comprising your integrity is long-term failure.)
While some partner groups made the time hacks, this was about the team making it. All 9 of us. And if everyone didn’t make it, all of us received the punishment. So everyone did the 15 super burpees. Everyone except Spackler a/k/a Farkus. Claimed that he made the time hack. Morale plummeted as we all did super burpees while he refuseniked. (Lesson #3 – Unfortunately, people who think only of themselves don’t cheat just themselves, they hurt the team.)
In all seriousness, it was a solid group out there today. Radar and YHC have been honored to lead the site and were honored to lead today. Prohibition and Hairball now take the reins.
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(Posted on behalf of Hairball)
10 real men proved they ain’t skeered of a little “polar vortex” and posted at the grittiest Saturday workout on NC Route 51.
19 men met under the parking lot lights of CCHS. Not much anticipation or mystery involved…there’s always hard work to be done at #F3Centurion. And a return to Palatine had already been promised.
The Thang
Circle up right where we are:
Run from the parking lot across 51 and down Carmel Commons to the base of Palatine.
Mosey to parking lot for a COP:
Mosey to parking lot curb for suicides:
Back to COP:
Back to Palatine for 5 hill sprints.
Back to COP:
Back to curb for suicide set
Back to COP:
Back to Palatine for 5 hill sprints (1st and last one up backwards)
Back to COP:
Back to curb for suicide set
Back to COP:
Run from Palatine back to school. Stop at front entrance:
Mosey back to launch point. COT
Moleskine
A return to Palatine had been promised. And Palatine always brings its best. So it deserves our best. And that’s what the men gave today.
The goal today to keep the heart rate up. The hill sprints always suffice to do that. As do burpees bookending suicides. Despite the Q’s warning, several Pax went down on their respective six on the first backward run…too fast into the incline gets ’em every time. The COPs in between all of that kept us all swole up…and allowed The Mouth time to catch his breath and heckle. Lots of comments about the bear squats and DWTS…what they lack in masculinity they make up for in quad burn.
The Chelms burpee, “churpee”, was in full effect this AM. Kept him out front on the suicides. #WileyVeteran
Welcome FNG Lite Brite. Thanks for the opportunity to lead the men of #F3Centurion.
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The shovel flag was planted while Journey blared from #F3BigBlack as 7 men gathered for business as usual at #F3DayZero.
The Thang
Boomer Sooner Q
Half lap around McAlpine track with some right and left carioca thrown in. Gather on the field for COP:
Mosey to the rock pile. Pick a rock for heavy lifting. Line up along the sidewalk.
Return rocks to pile and mosey to hill by playground.
Purple Haze Q
Run to the Yellow Rose parking lot. Circle up.
Line up in parking lot.
Mosey back to front of school. Grab some bench.
Grab some wall for people’s chair.
More people’s chair but drop it lower for some excessive 10 counts
Mosey to side parking lot for Mary.
COT.
Moleskine
Making the decision to post on Saturday takes dedication. Making the decision to post at DayZero takes resolve. 7 did so with wreckless abandon this morning and worked hard for a solid hour.
Boomer Sooner brought the heat in just his 2nd Q. The War Baby clearly had the plan to get us all swole up for weekend. YHC then decided to run the Pax a little.
Great group of guys this morning. Some good 2ndF throughout without sacrificing the 1stF…Spackler contributing to both, but to one more than the other. Gummy showed up peeved, shunning Ascent forever after SwissMiss twitter stole this morning’s Q right out from under him.
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