Another Monday morning in the gloom- another opportunity to start the week off right at Base Camp.
After a little bit of scouting around the neighborhood to make sure what I had planned would work, 16 pax circled up, and after a detailed disclaimer, and Admiration of how the sweat glistens on YHC by the PAX, we got it going:
The Thang
Mosey to the front Parking lot
15 SSH
5 Burpees
15 Imperial walkers
15 Mountain Climbers
Head out of the parking lot down Wood Fox
Left onto Rounding Run
Dynamic stretching- Heels, Toes, Butt Kickers, High Knees
Park it at the top of the hill after Rising Run
Triple 5s on the halfpipe:
At the top of the hill, 5 LBCs
Bottom of the hill, start with one Merkin (add a Merkin each time you reach the bottom of the hill)
Top of the next hill, 5 LBCs-
Repeat until you end with 5-5-5
Repeato, but with LSS, CDD, LSS
Snake Run back to launch (or because of Q-Mutiny, to the Middle of Woodfox, and mosey the rest of the way)
To the wall for the people’s chair plus air presses
Mary:
20 LBCs, 20 Flutter kicks, 20 Rosalita
End
Moleskin
When asked to Q, I asked Drano what the breakdown for Base Camp looked like, and he mentioned somedays look more like a bootcamp, some days morel like a running workout. Seeing that I was born out of Mountain Goat, I leaned towards more running- Strava had us at 2.8 miles.
Goonie seemed to think this workout would’ve been a better off on a Tuesday at Fast Twitch- even as he led the pack for most of the morning. I personally am of the mindset that the “moderate workout” phrasing is more like a… suggestion.
The Mumble Chatter was loud and rowdy today- aFireman Ed and Simba were admiring how I was glistening from my pre-run sweat-I admit it’s a problem. However the further we ran, the less mumble chatter I heard. Interesting how that works.
The triple 5s was a combination of sevens and a triple nickel on a half pipe (if some name has been coined for this already, let me know) and it was a smoker.
The idea was for the snake run to be at mosey pace back to launch, but as Insomniac pointed out it seems once the run starts, mosey turns into AYG. Thus, with a quarter of a mile or so left, the Snake Run fell apart, and turned into a slow mosey back.
Announcements
F3 Golf October 27th
Isabella Santos- this Saturday with the Speed for need Chairs (sign up here: http://5kforkidscancer.com/register)
Gumby its one year Gumbyversary tomorrow!
Come enjoy the most unique workout in Area 51-included tomorrow will be:
Thanks so much Goonie and Drano (even if you had to leave for a “meeting”) for the opportunity to Q-always a pleasure. I can’t think of a better way to hit the week running than Base Camp
On a beautiful August morning, 13 PAX came to get all the kinks out. Here’s what happened:
Devotion
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:1-2
We talked about how Christ has called us to run our race- we have the example of those who have gone before us. What that race looks like is different for each and every one of us- but the call is the same to run our race well.
There will be times when we are exhausted- times when the race becomes incredibly difficult. It is during these times that we look to Jesus, and HIS example.
The Thang
The MAIN Thang
Moleskin
Sorry about the lateness of this Back Blast- I was planning on sending it the Thursday after, then time got away from me, then I went and got lost running around in the mountains with a bunch of men (otherwise known as the BRR)
We had a little bit of a larger crowd this morning- guess the message was heard that Gumby is a great BRR-prep as we had a lot of hard core runners joining us.
So Cocktail comes sauntering in and causes everyone to give a double take- as it seems that he had come rolling up in Toughskins (aka jeans). While we were debating a name change, he let us know that it was his comfy pants disguised as jeans- (known in some circles known as jeggings) that are available at Walmart
After some extensive research, I can confirm this is such a thing (can be purchased here: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Collections-Etc-Mens-Faux-Denim-Drawstring-Lounge-Pant-Medium-Machine-Washable-100-Cotton/275168344 – you’re welcome) and they seem to be incredibly comfy. Kudos Cocktail- stand strong.
Tunes was a Hans Zimmer playlist- with hindsight being 20/20 it’s a a little too intense for a Broga workout- I’ll adjust next time.
Thanks again for coming out- I always appreciate the opportunity to lead this great group of guys.
On another muggy morning deep in the heart of Matthews, 15 PAX gathered for another beatdown.
Disclaimer was given and and then we took off runnin:
Depart Matthews Elementary and head Southwest on Trade St. to Matthews United Methodist Front Parking lot
Circle up
SSH IC x20
Mountain Climbers X 15
IW IC x15
Hillbilly IC X15
Depart Matthews UMC and head north (via Main and S. Freemont) to Matthews Presbyterian parking lot.
Plank O’ Rama
Partner up
Partner 1- Suicides up the parking lot hill
Partner 2- Called Exercise (partners then flapjack)
Round 1 Merkins
Round 2 Jump Squats
Round 3 Carolina Dry docks
Depart Matthews Presbyterian and roll Southeast to First Baptist of Matthews for core work
RosalitaX 20 IC
American Hammer X 20 IC
LBC X 20 IC
Freddie Mercury IC X 10
Mosey for wall sits/Air Presses
Stretch it out-Gumby style
Strong Take Out by Snoopy
Moleskin:
This is hands down one of my favorite workouts of F3- you get a good bootcamp style sweat going, and then run in between- I had us clocked at 1.9 miles for the workout.
This little baby was the brainchild of the one and only Booyah, and he gave me express written permission to break it out. The only condition he had for me for using his workout was that i had to give a unique fact for each denomination we visited.
I decided to raise the stakes and make it a trivia time game- a PAX gets the question right, we move onto the next station, if no one does another harder, gut busting exercise. But, the PAX were up to the challenge- Lorenzo, and Lumberjack especially were dropping knowledge to help out the group achieve a score of 100%
You never know how a running focused workout is going to go, but everyone stepped out to the challenge.
There was an early Q fail- I called for Mountain Climbers when in my head I was thinking Imperial Walkers. Winger gave me the weirdest look as I stay standing while the rest of the circle gets in the correct ready position. Thankfully we got it sorted out, and we moved right along. #thanksforgrace #alwaysgettingbetter #riseandgrind
Didn’t hear a lot of mumble chatter though, with the exception of Snoopy and Cocktail talking about the fact that they go sleeveless (but honestly- this happens most Thursday mornings).
T-claps to Bennie, Nomad and Early Bird for hitting up the Pre-run.. and then Early Bird turns right around after the workout ends and bikes two miles home… I mean the guy is a beast.
Thanks Lois and Sensei for letting me lead (unfortunately, no face timing of the Q Sensei). It is always a privilege to Q for these great men.
On a hot and humid August morning, Six weary PAX moseyed on down to the scout hut to stretch out the kinks. Here’s how it went:
Devotion- John 15:12-14
” My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command.”
One of Jesus’ last commands before he goes to trial and crucifixion is to love one another. Not only that, he said you are not a follower of mine unless you love. He then set the ultimate example by giving his life for those who despised him the most. We talked about how much of a difference men could make in this world if we truly love all those around us: our Family, our Friends, our Fellow PAX, even that annoying guy at work. Love will bring true change in the world.
Crescent Flow
I Just Want to Do Dead Pigeon Flow
Seated Flow
Moleskine
Came in this morning and had my first Site-Q experience wrestling with the alarm. After entering the code it didn’t accept it, so I had to enter it two or three more times , thinking that the Police were going to show at any moment, forcing me to relive being pulled over by the boys in blue Tuesday morning on my way to Fast Twitch (another story, another time). Thankfully, none did, because i’m not sure I really want to explain why six men are up in the gloom doing Stretch/Yoga moves at a scout hut #awkward
Today’s music was a solid playlist I refer to often of Epic movie scores, and I must say we had some movie buffs slinging out correct movie names this morning.
Welcome Chopper – hope to see at Gumby very soon.
T-claps to Paper Jam and Drive by with the Pre run(s)- this morning was a miserable jungle like humidity. Makes the air conditioning that much sweeter.
As always gents, an honor and privilege to lead.
9 weary PAX in need of rejuvenation showed up to the Scout Hut, ready to get their stretch on. I willing obliged.
Devo: Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
I shared with the PAX how life has just been crazy for the past couple of weeks, but that I (and all of us) truly need to be still. The speed of life can create anxiety, especially as we review the world around us. Be Still is not a suggestion- but rather a command. Only when we are, can we truly know God, and experience true peace.
The Thang
Done
Announcements:
High Tide has the Q next week. Get ready as he’ll surely bring the thunder.
Moleskine
This week, my legs been hurting something fierce from increasing my mileage/elevation (thanks horsey) , so I specifically added some focus to the hips. We had a few others beat up from Skunkworks, so hoped this morning helped.
Not sure how many pre-runners we had this morning, but T-claps to Paperjam, who strolled in looking like he owned the place at 5:31 after he finished his run #doyou #driveitlikeyoustoleit
Went for Yoga Classical today- personally I thought it was a bust (made the workout seem too serious) but let me know if you thought otherwise.
Thanks guys! Always enjoying Qing for this group.
It was a beautiful morning at Peak 51 and there was a full house as the beat down commenced:
-Mosey to the Bus Parking Lot
COP
– SSH X 20 reps
-Mountain Climbers X10
-Peter Parkers X10
-Imperial Squat Walkers X10
Mosey to the back edge of parking lot
“Us Catch if You Can” (Catch Us If You Can Yoda style!)
-Partner 1 does 10 merkins.
-Partner 2 is on Partner 3’s back, and they run ahead- Partner 1 has to catch up to them and everyone switches.
– Start the run down the grassy hill, and continue down the greenway until you hit Trade St.
– Mosey on down the road to the Matthews UMC Parking lot for the Main Event:
Death Star, Fish
A tweaked version of the Star Fish, we began in the center with an exercise, and run to one of four stations. After stations 1-3 you head back to center to repeat the center exercise. After station 4, you take a lap around the perimeter and plank it up in the center. We did two rounds:
Round 1: Upper Body
Center Exercise: Burpees X5
Station 1: Merkins X15
Station 2: Hand Release Merkins X15
Station 3: Carolina Dry Docks x15
Station 4: Diamond Merkins X15
Round 2: Lower Body
Station 1: Jump Squats X 20
Station 2: Donkey Kicks X 10
Station 3: LSS X 20
Station 4: Donkey Kicks X 10
Once completed, we Moseyed back to the start of the Four Mile Green Way for a quick set of Freddie Mercury’s (x20) then heading back to launch for some time with our friend Mary:
LBCs X20
American Hammer X20
Flutter X20
Rosalita X10
Protractor
FIN
Moleskin:
There was some serious pre workout discussion as to whether or not this was my VQ, as I had Q’d at Gumby last month. After lengthy debate, it was decided that while #F3Gumby is essential to F3 nation, to be considered your VQ there has to be a COP, and counting in cadence. So say we all.
With it being May the 4th (be with you) and all, I decided to create a little bit of themed Q- hence the Star Wars stuff. I got a lot of great feedback on the Imperial Squat Walkers (thanks http://f3nation.com/exercises/ !)- a little awkward being a four count, but we made it work. I’m also very disappointed I didn’t hear anyone yell “It’s A Trap!” but you can’t have everything I guess.
Had a little confusion with how long to do the “Us Catch If You Can” and some of the called exercises- sorry guys just first time jitters- it’ll be better my next Q.
There was a decent amount of mumble chatter- best quote goes to SlimFast and his “They didn’t do Burpees in Star Wars!” Granted I mean obviously they did- it was just in the years Jedi spent training that they don’t show in the movies.
Great to have the Mouth back posting after an extended absence – he made himself known in the way only Mouth can.
Announcements
The Wednesday after Memorial Day, a New AO will be launching in Union County from Stallings Elementary on Wednesdays- See Bullwinkle for more details (no name yet)
Goruck Cadre Danny Stoaks is doing a million burpee challenge for Operation Enduring Warrior as well as Capital City Ruck Tour and is hitting Columbia in October- plan to come out and ruck with him! Geraldo is graciously donating to Operation Enduring Warrior for all the burpees we did today- check the links below for an interview with Danny as well as a link to Operation Enduring Warrior:
Thanks to Booyah and Sensei for handing me the Q- Peak51 has made such an impact in my life over the past year, I love coming every Thursday morning and being a part of this community.
On a beautiful March morning, 10 brave PAX braved the gloom and headed towards the confines of the Scout Hut- which was locked. After a few tense moments wondering if my VQ would be happening in the parking lot, High Tide arrived just in time to save the day. With the doors unlocked and climate fully controlled, a proper disclaimer was given and we began.
Chair Flow
Crescent Flow
Seated Flow
I Just Want to Do Dead Pigeon Flow
Supine Flow
FIN
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i’ve gotta be honest- Awkward Pose was added to this workout solely because of its name. I’m just grateful it actually worked as a part of the Chair flow.
Today we went with an intense movie scores playlist, which worked well until the Halloween theme started playing (no one wants to hear that mess at 6:00am). It was great to see a couple new faces- welcome to Gumby Benny and Wild Turkey, hope too see you guys post at this site again soon.
Many thanks to High Tide for asking me to lead, and for the PAXs patience with my sometimes disjointed verbal cues. Gumby has become an essential part of my week, providing some needed recovery time to sore muscles while also providing a solid beat down, and it was truly an honor to lead.
Oh and bonus- as Lois and I drove away from the Scout Hut I discovered he does a mean Lou Holtz impression. Ask him to do it the next time you see him- you won’t be disappointed.