15 fought off the fartsack temptation, braved the cold, and showed up at the best AO in SCLT–Anvil. It was so cold, Rachel had on long sleeves. BRRRRR. The virtual shovel flag flapped in the morning breeze. The virtual Lobsta Roll showed up to Q. Disclaimer was given. And, we’re off….not before 20 burpees to get the blood flowing.
Warm-O-Rama
ADIOS style warm up with:
A = Abe Vigodas (windmill old man style) x 10
D = Dancing Chilcutts (alt leg lifts in elbow plank) x 20
I = Imperial Walkers x 20
O = One-armed burps (no push up) x 5 each arm
S = Side Straddle Hop x 20
The Thang That Made Us Hurt
Partner up (size, speed, wealth, intelligence, looks, or political party does not matter). Run between the curbs of the parking lot with descending hand-slap merkins at each side. 20 down to 10. #CrowdPleaser.
Do some type of Mary to allow shoulders to cool some. Perhaps, it was dolly and heels to heaven.
Rack & Stack Suicides across the parking lot. At each stop at the line (coming and going), perform called exercise. Line 1 = Cliff Climbers x 10. Line 2 = Merkins x 10. Line 3 = Donkey Kicks x 10. Line 4 = Burpees x 10.
Perhaps some more Mary? Flutter. Did we do something else?
Partner back up for modified Dora 1-2-3. Do combined 75 merkins, 100 LBCs, and 150 squats while partner takes a lap around the light pole. Finish with some Mary.
One more time across the parking lot: 10 merkins + crab walk to next line + 10 merkins + bear crawl to next line + 10 merkins + crab walk + 10 merkins + bear crawl + 10 merkins.
Leave the parking lot of pain and head toward launch. Quick detour for a few trips up North Face. 10 jump squats at top and bottom. Do as many laps (2-3) as time allows.
Finish.
Moleskine
YHC thought he completed the farewell Q a few weeks ago. But, alas, the Q shuffle at Anvil left a spot for today. Mermaid asked, YHC begrudgingly accepted. YHC wanted to stay close to launch but give everyone a little stocking stuffer. Oh what fun it is… Several mumble chatterers quickly and often proclaimed “I won’t miss VP.” The PAX completed 265 merkins + how ever many you did for modified Dora. Go ahead claim 300 total. Hope you were able to raise your arms to wash your hair. YHC doesn’t have that problem. (Not because my arms didn’t hurt. I just don’t have any hair.)
It has been a true pleasure to get to know the men of F3 SCLT. YHC parachuted in from the Dash (Winston Dash Salem) in Feb 2015 and had an immediate network of friends. From BRR to happy hour to pool party to afternoon smokes at Tinder Box, I really do thank all of you for your friendship. I hope to be back in CLT from time to time. If you make it to the Dash, look me up. I will still be the old one with specs. Until we meet again…
Announcements
One of the SCLT Christmas Parties is this weekend (SOB?)
Convergence at Independence Park on Dec 14 in honor of Bout Time, his M, and his son Jennings. #GetWellSoon.
YHC took us out.
16 of the best dudes in South Charlotte wheeled into the best AO in South Charlotte on a crisp fall day to experience this thing called Anvil. Courtesy of Mermaid, I conducted my VQ at Anvil in July 2015. Here we are knocking on door of year-end 2017, and I am called to Q what will likely be my last formal Q of Anvil. (Banking changes…thus, I will likely be headed back to the home turf of the Dash (Winston-Salem) after the end of the year.) A weak disclaimer was given, we virtually saluted the virtual shovel flag, and we took off.
The Thing We Did
COP:
5 High plank jacks + 5 low plank jacks OYO
15 old man style windmills IC
10 hi/lo plank jacks OYO
15 old man IWs IC
15 hi/lo plank jacks
15 old man cotton pickers (with the proverbial clap) IC
20 hi/lo plank jacks
Mosey over for some 4 corners. This is where the “you are making this stuff up” begins. Corner 1–donkey kick merkins (weird at first and then pain as the # increases). Corner 2–snowboarders (“you’ve been using google”). Corner 3–Calf Raises (really a place to catch your breath). Corner 4–hand release burpees. Round 1 is 5 of each exercise OYO. Round 2 is 10. Round 3 is 15. Bankers lover increments of 5.
Head to far lot for The Beast. 6 rounds, 6 stops per round, 6 called exercises at each stop. Round 1=merkins. Round 2=monkey humpers. Round 3=Mountain Climbers. Round 4=Squat Jump (while maintaining form better than mine). Round 5=Plank Jacks (low for 3; high for 3); Round 6=the ever crowd pleasing burpees. Fastholes lead some Mary when they are done.
To the Sweat Box/Champs Pavilion. 10 step-ups each leg + 20 dips + 20 derkins. Run to light pole, find a partner for 10 handslap merkins. Do this 1 more time, subbing irkins for derkins.
Finished.
Ye Olde Moleskine
Having starting my Qing at Anvil, YHC wanted to go out with some of my “favorite” routines. 4 corners, the beast, and the sweat box are good standby routines for those of us (#Respect) with memory problems. Where did I put my teeth? Thanks for going along with it, albeit with mumblechatter. No, I did not make up the DK merkins or snowboarders. My M’s class at the Y (yea, yea, yea….i invite you anytime) does these exercises. On my occasional visits, I try to pick up new tricks for this old dog.
Rachel & McGee are always out front, setting a break neck pace. They are rewarded with extra Mary. Snuka (my co-worker) is fast for anyone, much less a Respect and most-of-the-time War Daddy. Hammer (who came dressed as the unibomber) plows through it with determination and not much back talk. Haze plows through it with a LOT of back talk. Always good to work out when Champagne (the PAX and the liquid) is involved; he keeps you honest. Thunder Road is usually not one of the fastholes, but he gut checks his way through all of the exercises, even the ones YHC made up. O’Tannenbaum, a relative newcomer to the Respect world–welcome, is looking forward to Christmas when his F3 name will have some semblance of meaning. Lorax, the pajama wearing tax accountant, and Brilleuax, my fellow Demon Deacon, show they still have spring in their steps and cartilage in their knees. Abba shows up just in time to join the mosey and proceeds to demonstrate admirable form on the burpees. (YHC only knows that b/c i was behind him the entire way.) Snowflake (EC for RIRO) is one of the leaders of the Respect crowd (along with Check Point); these boys can whip most teenagers out there. Runstopper kept his shirt on for the workout…I guess b/c there was a little mist in the air. Hops, yet another Deacon, gave the HC yesterday at B3 (ya’ll should attend) and didn’t disappoint even though his alarm must have malfunctioned. We start at 5:30 and have for 5 years. And there’s Mermaid, who first roped me into the Q thing. Always encouraging, always checking on other PAX, always looking for a good plate of BBQ.
Announcements
Joe Davis Run–check website and twitter
Christmas Party–lots to choose from. Check slack, twitter, etc.
Turkey Dash in Blakeney in conjunction with Speed for Need. Surprisingly, on Thanksgiving Day.
Runstopper and others supporting a Vet running a marathon(s). Freedom Park. Nov 11.
Turkey Drive for CLT Rescue Mission $10 donation buys a turkey for those in need. Mermaid for info.
Always an honor to try to lead these fine men of F3. SYITG between now and the end of the year. YHC took us out.
VSF planted and flutters in the non-existent breeze. The Wall dismounts from his pre-ride. Disclaimed. Off we went.
The Thing We Did
Warm-o-rama:
Laps down the alley. 3 rounds completed.
Hot Box:
Rock Pile and grab a traveler:
Some LBCs at the launch. Finished.
Moleskine of the Naked Man
With a nice 97% humidity and zero breeze, one might expect to sweat a little. We did. Why 18 on the warm-up reps, you ask? Youngest daughter just turned 18. Humbling. We are going on the Appalachian Trial this weekend, so YHC needed to get in some variations of mountain climbers. Thanks for getting YHC ready for the hike. McGee questioned if YHC was making this stuff up as we went. Isn’t that what bankers do?
The burpees in the Hot Box were grueling. McGee and Mermaid were racing each other on the last set. More power to you. The rest of us were trying to keep supper down. As we moseyed to the rocks, McGee was doing high math to see if we hit the 100 burpee mark. (We had not. 70 was the number. #MathMajor) One of his fellow PAX (YHC won’t throw him under the bus) stated that we should do Rockies to get to 100. Great idea! (YHC actually had that on the weinke. #FortuneTeller) That little set took out what gas we had left.
Great to see a good crowd for a knee-friendly workout. Tuna coming off the DL. Lobsta Roll celebrating his 43rd birthday with the PAX. Iron Horse & Snuka, fellow Respects, keeping the Q company. Speedbag returns to his F3 birthplace and puts in a strong showing. (I would hate to get a left hook for this guy.) Godsmack posts at Anvil; he must have paid up to get that name. A host of regulars, irregulars, and guys I haven’t seen in a while.
Announcements
F3 golf—Oct. 27,check twitter/slack,1:00
YHC took us out. Honor to lead.
Under the moonlit skies
And the light that flickers,
17 PAX stepped out,
To get a good tail kicker.
If they’d known about burpees,
They would have done the dart back.
Hopped into their cars,
And headed for the fartsack.
But they persevered and stayed,
As we saluted the virtual flag.
We got a good beatdown,
And even welcomed Speed Bag.
Well, there you have it. The extent of my creativity. As noted, 17 PAX showed up to put the old banker in his spot by dusting him on the workout. Well done.
Warm-O-Rama:
* 5 burpees
* 10 Imperial Walkers
* 5 Burpees
* 10 Sun Gods
* 10 Reverse Sun Gods (God Suns)
* 5 Burpees
* 10 side to side climbers (alpines)
* 5 burpees
The Route:
With 1 FNG and 1 Site FNG, a tour of the Anvil AO would be in order. Why, that is great because that is exactly what YHC had hastily planned in between travel and BBQ competitions. Here we go (moseying b/w stations)
* 1st entrance (not sure it is technically “Entrance 1”)–15 donkey kick merkins
* Rocks–10 curl/press/skull crushers + 5 Rockies (crowd pleaser)
* Sweat Shack–10 jump ups/step ups + 15 Derkins
* 2nd Entrance–15 molitov merkins
* Speed Hump–10 monkey humpers (how appropriate)
* 3rd Entrance–15 hip-slap merkins
* Picnic tables–10 dips + 15 Irkins
* Bottom of North Face-10 jump squats
* Top of North Face–5 one-arm burps (no merkin)
* 4th entrance-15 plank jack merkins
When done with round #1, go at your own pace for round 2+. All completed 2 rounds; the fastholes got in some extra credit.
Finish with some Mary: flutter, dolley, something else (YHC had still not arrived), Freddy Mercury, box cutters, Rosalita. Finish with 5 burpees.
Moleskine:
Anvil is a great AO, with lots of options and things to do. We explored most of it today, leaving out the playground and baseball field. YHC hates sand. It is a much longer circuit that YHC thought. Perhaps we get in 3 rounds? Not so. 2+ was the most.
Rachel, Mermaid, Lorax, and Brilleaux set a wicked pace. Ickey, O’ Tannenbaum, Champagne, and Iron Horse kept them honest. Carmen Sandiego, Shrink Wrap, Slum Dog, Thunder Road, The Wall, Tri Delta, Tag-a-long (he may have been in the front. No idea.), and Speed Bag all pulled through with 2 complete rounds.
Welcome Todd. From NY, via Connecticut, 3 kids under 5 (special award for that), and former boxer. Speed Bag. You boys out to invite him to Fight Club. But be warned–he looks like he could knock the 4th F out of you. Great to have you join the PAX—come on back!
The MC started early. DK Merkins–“is this real?” YHC: “Yes, my wife taught them to me.” Probably the wrong reply. They do get the heart rate up. Then, on the hip-slap merkins, ‘Pagne calls out YHC for form. Evidently, you are supposed to bend your arms on merkins. Who knew? I thought a head bob was sufficient. Lots of chatter about ants on North Face. Good planning meant no LBC’s or other ground work. Evidently, the F3 Grounds Crew has not mowed North Face, resulting in soggy shoes. Cobains.
Announcements:
There may be a convergence on Saturday. There may not be. Check twitter, slack, email, smoke signals, and carrier pigeons.
Good luck to the Spartan Racers. Mermaid, Rachel, and I am sure others competing this Saturday.
Iron Horse is taking on decathlete Dan O’Brien in a few weeks in the Charlotte Heptathlon. My $$ is on IH.
Pleased and honored to lead. YHC took us out.
Spring break is done. Summer vacation is still a ways off. So, 25 of South Charlotte’s finest rolled into Stonecrest for a mid-week workout. The Commish planted the Shovel Flag. A less than stellar disclaimer was given. (Regulatory relief compliments of the Trump administration. Please do something about Dodd-Frank next.) Off we went.
Warm-O-Rama:
After a quick mosey, we circled up for:
Imperial Walkers (old man wheelhouse) x 10
Donkey Kick Merkins (compliments of the M’s cardio class) x 10
Low slow squat x 10
Cliff Climbers (mountain climbers but bringing foot close to hand) x 10
The Thang:
Fully gassed from the warm-up, YHC tried to lead PAX further into the gloom.
Bermuda Triangle: Using the somewhat triangularly shaped parking lot, we made a circuit. Stop 1 = 5 donkey kick merkins. Stop 2 = molitov merkins. Stop 3 = Hip slap merkins. LBC when you are done. Round 2 with 10 each (dolly when done). Round 3 with 15 each (monkey humpers when you are done.)
Wall work: Found wall behind theater. People’s chair with 40 air presses. The BTW with 10 elevated mountain climbers. Hill was too wet, so we moseyed to find another. Look! The murderhorn!
Triple nickle b/w 2 lights on the murderhorn. One-arm burps (burpee w/out the pushup) at top. Hand release burpee at bottom. 5 x 5 x 5. Do some form of Mary and dodge cars when done.
Back to theater for rack & stack suicides. 1st line = 10 MC’s. 2nd line = 10 jump squats. 3rd line = 10 plank jacks. 4th line = 10 burpees. Do the assigned exercise each time you hit the line. (70 MC’s, 50 jump squats, etc.)
Done.
Moleskine:
Good to be back at the Maul. A fun AO with lots of options. As an old, non-trained Q, YHC tries to design a workout that can be modified by the recently injured, non-fasthole group but still challenges the studs of F3. Hard to find that balance sometimes. The donkey kick merkins and one-arm burps came from my M’s class at the Y. She can kick my rear, which is no surprise. Thanks for allowing me to introduce some new wrinkles.
The merkin triangle was tricky. What started as doable (round of 5) got nasty (around of 10) and then downright gruesome (round of 15). I had a round of 20 in my back pocket. You can thank me later.
Strong work by everyone today. The PAX were motoring up the murderhorn. Tagalong and Mic Check seemed to be way out front. I only saw their backs until they made the turn. Squid absolutely gets after it time and time again. Goonie returns from 16 days of IR. Haggis always demonstrating strong (perfect) form and an engine that does not stop. Carmen San Diego–one of the coolest names out there. I have no idea what it means and had to google it to make sure I heard it right. I understand it has something to do with video games. Learn something new every day.
Announcements:
FNG convergence. May 24 at Maul.
Savage Race. May 13. Last chance to sign up.
Thanks to Commish and Cheddar. Honor to lead. YHC took us out.
YHC hates burpees. It is not an exercise designed for tall, long-legged people. #JustAskChelms No better way to face your demons than to include them (100 of them) in your Q. 14 PAX did not stay up to date on twitter (where they were forewarned) and posted at #Anvil. Disclaimer given…off we went.
Warm-O-Rama:
* get after it early with 10 burpees OYO
* Abe Vigodas x10 (old man style windmills. welcomed after burpees)
* Mountain Climbers x 20
* Sun Gods (forward arm circles) x 20
* God Suns (reverse) x 20
* Cotton Pickers x 10 (with a clap…makes all the difference)
* Alternating Shoulder Tap x 20
* Monkey Humpers x 20
Thang Part 1
Partner up; looks matter. Run to opposite ends of parking lot. 5 burpees. Meet in middle for 10 hand slap merkins. Repeato for total of 5 rounds, which brings total up to 35 burpees, including 10 during warm-o-rama.
Thang Part 2
The “alley loop” is about 0.20 miles. Plan was to run 5 laps (1 mile), with burpees at each end (ever 0.10 mile). Start with 10, ladder down to 1. That’s 55 for this part, bringing our total to 90. Mary while everyone finishes up what turned out to a be the Mile of Pain.
Thang Part 3
Rack & Stack Suicides. Each time you hit the line (going and coming), 10 reps of called exercise. Line 1 = Mountain Climbers (70 total). Line 2 = Squats (50 total). Line 3 = Plank Jacks (30 total). The ever-illusive Line 4 = burpees (10 total). Burpee Count now at 100. You’re welcome, McGee.
Thang Part 4
10 curl/press/skull crusher combo with rock. Mosey with rock (overhead if possible) a short distance and back. 10 more curl/press/skull combos. 15 squats.
Finished!
NMM:
Great work today by all. The guys that are in the “not quite ready to run a marathon” club were there and did not shy away from the mileage. The runners enjoyed striding it out some though they were held back with burpee interruption.
Q Fail on not having 4 lines for suicides. There are too many lots at Calvary. Going without spectacles, YHC gets us off course. We improvised, as all good PAX would do.
Champagne, fresh off the slopes, dismayed with number of burpees. Next round (or 2) is on YHC.
Good to see Dolphin, Hannibal, and Bus Boy at Anvil. My man, Snuka, is a beast for a Respect. Take what he is taking. #GNCVitamins
Announcements: Sign up for Christmas Party
Honor to lead. Thanks, McGee and Lobsta Roll, for the keys. YHC took us out.
17 of Charlotte’s strongest and most vocal posted at Rebel Yell because you can sleep when you’re dead. The “wierdest” disclaimer was given, including that YHC was trying something new that may be a total Q Fail. Off we went anyway.
COP:
After luring the PAX in with a tame Abe Vigoda (old man style windmill) x 10, we proceeded to get our bodies moving with 8-count Body Builders x 10.
We followed with that always welcomed low slow squat x 10. Then, it was shoulder time:
* Merkins x 10
* Mountain Climbers x 10
* Low (6 inches) plank jack x 10
Bring in some Imperial Walkers to rest your arms. Was going to do 10 but went to 15 because my biceps were still trembling. Then, back to shoulders:
* Molitov merkins x 10 (hands and feet come off the ground on the up stoke)
* Alternating Shoulder Taps x 10
* Side to Side MC’s x 10.
Enough of that. Instructions to mosey to the rock pile at bottom of murderhorn. Then, lassie back for the 6 to form pairs–theoretically fast/slow pairs. Everyone grabs a lifting/running rock. Mosey to the side street at bottom of murderhorn.
Running Rock Work:
Each pair begins with 10 curl/press/skull crushers. Then, 1 pax runs (with rock) to the rock pile and back while other does called exercise. At the flap jack, repeat the 10 curl/press/skulls. Flap Jack the run/exercise. Then, repeat (for 3rd time) the curl/press/skulls. At some point, we cut out the curls to 1 set vs. 3 and we shortened the run a bit. #TimeManagement.
Round 1–left hand on rock merkins
Round 2–right hand on rock merkins
Round 3–some form a squat with the rock (out front, overhead, against your chest, on the ground)
Round 4–Both hands on the rock merkins
Round 5–Money Round. Rockies. #CrowdPleaser
Return Rocks. Mosey back up murderhorn, lassie back for the 6. Proceed to launch. Finished.
Moleskine:
Goonie and Snookie score bonus points for pre-run. The got to pay the price of Frehley’s mumble chatter about being young and sober and trying to show off. #CollegeChampionshipBender. Frehley’s went on to coin a new accounting term–FOLI for first out, last in, referring to the run with the rock. FASB is currently reviewing this new concept and will rule on it sometime in 2019.
Margo set a nice pace with the rock run. When the route was shortened (“somewhere between the 2 street lights”), he kept us honest. He shows great form in spite of spending weeks getting down his Christmas lights. #MustSeeLightShow
Bucky felt a little winded after having chosen his rock unwisely. YHC clearly stated we would be running. Bucky spotted a nice little hand-sized rock. Picking it up, he found it was more of an iceberg, 90% was below the surface. Too ashamed to put it back, he sucked it up and performed admirably. #ShameIsAPowerfulTool.
Loogie, Tool Bag, and Danika have not quite joined the Distance Running Fan Club. Nonetheless, they conquered the Murderhorn and are alive to prove it. Nice work, gents. Danika posts for second time even though he is headed on vacation. #BossIsAlsoAPowerfulTool.
Good to have Brisket and Snookie back out. Brisket thought he may have reverted to FNG status. No such luck. He did show excellent form in the rock work. Tag-Along appeared to have good form too. At least, YHC thinks it was him. My head was hanging low.
T-Claps to Bus Boy, who posted even though he knew we would be running with rocks. #Fortitude
Others (Champagne, Morning After, Strawberry, Big Tuna, Heartbreaker) showed strong performance and minimal mumber chatter directed to the Q. At least, YHC could not hear it. It was minimal and not “non-existent,” as YHC did pick up on a comment from ‘Pagne when Rockies were called.
YHC is proud to have soccer arms, even though i can’t play soccer. Thanks for participating in a little rock work to build our upper bodies. Thanks, Heartbreaker, for chance to lead.
Announcements
Concord Savage Race in May vs. Mud Run. Look for more info on twitter.
Da Vinci convergence this Sat at 6:30
Mini-CASUP on Jan 28; McAlpine. Alf’s redo of a classic beatdown.
YHC took us out.
20 Men entered the gloom on brisk 29 degree morning. Quick disclaimer given and off we went.
Thang
Mosey out to 51 and down to the Trio Restaurant parking lot.
COP
Imperial Walker X 15 IC
Ladder
Run to the first island, 5 merkins, back to start for 5 squats, run to the next island for 10 Merkins, back to start for 10 squats. Continue in increments of 5 until the 4th island. Plank on the six.
Total Merkins – 50
Total Squats – 50
Next round Carolina Dry Docks for the Merkins, and LBC’s for the squats. Plank on the six.
Total Dry Docks – 50
Total LBC’s – 50
Mosey back up 51 to the picnic tables outside catholic
Quick 10 count then 10 step-ups each leg and 30 dips, plank until six is done. 2 rounds for good measure.
Mosey back to the launch parking lot to pick up some bricks, mosey to the corner of outside the parking deck for 3 man Grinders.
Partner 1: shoulder raises with the bricks
Partner 2: flutter at the second parking deck staircase.
Partner 3: runs from partner 1 to partner 2.
5 rounds until each partner has done shoulder raises for 5 rounds.
1 last AYG spring to the far staircase and back. (200 yards roughly)
Mosey back the launch for some Mary:
Freddy Mercury X20 IC
Knee ups – 15 IC
Heels to Heaven – 15 IC
6 inch LBC’s – 15 IC
American Hammer – 15 IC
LBC’s 15 IC
COT
Moleskin
YHC was nervous for my VQ to say the least. The Mosey to Trio and back is a lot longer than it feels in the Car. Some good chatter on the way to Trio asking if brunch was going to be served. Very strong speed by the PAX on the longer mosey’s, YHC was just trying to keep pace.
During the Grinders, it was apparent there were some swift boots among us, (General, X-Lax, Rachel) just to name a few. The last AYG sprint to the end and back was an audible since YHC glanced and saw I needed to burn about 2 minutes before heading back. Big Tuna took off quick and was hauling. YHC was at a swift jog pace just trying to keep up.
Solid work by all the PAX, thanks to all for coming out for my VQ. Truly an honor to lead this morning, thanks to Chelms and Margo for the opportunity.
Thank you to Chelms for taking us out.
In the balmy Cuba-esque breeze, 13 PAX gathered in the gloom. The virtual shovel flag flapped it the breeze. A less-than-adequate disclaimer was given (forgot about the dental disclaimer, which would be needed later) and off we went.
Warm-O-Rama
B = Body builders (8 count burpees) x 10
I = Imperial Walkers x 10
R = Rock Skippers (like a side to side mountain climber; feet together) x 10
T = Tempo Merkins x 10 (or 20—YHC doesn’t recall)
H = Humpers, monkey style x 20
D = Diamond merkins x 10
A = Abe Vigoda x 10
Y = Yogi Berra (he was a catcher; low, slow squat) x 10
The Thang:
Death Triangle. Run to point in the distance. Scorpion merkins x 10. Run to second point. Rock Skippers x 10. Run back to start point. Double merkin burpee (#crowdpleaser) x 10. Flutter.
Repeato with 15 reps. LBC’s
Repeato with 20 reps. Dolly, Freddy Mercury.
Mosey to the sweat box. Partner up (intelligence and looks do matter). Dora 1-2-3.
Partner 1 runs to light pole and back. Partner 2 does called exercise. Flip Flop.
Together, each pair completes 100 derkins, 200 LBC’s, and 300 squats.
Step ups/irkins as rest of PAX completes.
Peoples Donkey Balls—Peoples Chair with 20 air presses, 15 donkey kicks OYO, Balls to wall with 10 hip slappers. (that’s where the dental part comes in. See below). Repeato with 10-count BTW instead of hip slappers. Repeato for Round 3 with another 10-count BTW.
Mosey to start. Circle up as we pass a burpee around the circle until we reach 53 Burpees.
Finished. BOM. YHC took us out.
Moleskine:
Nice of the PAX to come out and celebrate YHC’s b-day. Trying to catch Iron Horse. Tuna and YHC were only ones there for a while. There is only so much banking you can talk in the gloom. Luckily, the PAX began rolling in. Alf claimed there was a stench in the air. Could have been Tuna.
Weather was downright balmy for a November day. Death Triangle was quite fun, esp. as we added reps each round. Luckily, other PAX were offering words of encouragement b/c YHC could not catch enough breath to talk.
Needed a “Y” exercise for warm-up. Not a bunch of Y exercises out there. Had to modify squats into Yogi Berra’s.
The Peoples Donkey Balls is best performed in dry, non-leafy conditions. Alf, known to have the prettiest teeth in Area 51, had hand slippage on the hip slappers. Luckily, no face plant, and the chompers are still intact. Omaha on rounds #2 and #3 with 10-count. Not sure disclaimer covered new dentures.
During Round #2 of PDB, somebody (don’t know who… hearing is the first to go) stated, “I thought Fidel Castro was dead. Why are we subjected to this torture?” Or something like that. Sorry—no celebrations or dancing in the streets at Anvil…just hard work.
Thanks for opportunity to lead. Have a piece of cake this morning.
Announcements:
Bring toys, clothes, cash for Operation Sweet Tooth to an AO this week or to the Christmas Party.
Joe Davis run.
Christmas Party is County Club Casual. Wear a jacket and bill your drinks to the Underhills. Tell them John Coctosan told you to do it.
12 strong showed up in the pre-Thanksgiving gloom for a pre-turkey beatdown. Commish planted the shovel flag. Off we went…then, another PAX rolled in (777) and our numbers grew to 13. Our blood has not thickened for the cold, so the mosey was welcomed by all, sort of.
The Thang:
After a quick mosey, we did the THANKS warm-o-rama. No side straddle hops or imperial walkers for this crowd.
T = tempo merkins
H = humpers, monkey style
A = Abe Vigoda (windmills, old man style)
N = Nolan Ryans
K = Knee Highs
S = Sun God
With shoulders still aching, we gathered behind HT/Target to slay the beast. 6 speed bumps, 6 repetitions at each bump, 6 rounds–with some Mary and planking for those finishing faster.
Round 1 = Merkin Jack…Round 2 = Jump Squat…Round 3 = Wide Arm Merkins…Round 4 = Heels to Heaven…Round 5 = Mountain Climbers…Round 6 = Burpees. Beast fully done and off to the back of the theater.
Peoples Donkey Balls: Peoples chair with 20 air presses, 15 donkey kicks, BTW for 10 count. Repeato. Escape before anybody sees us.
Del Browns: 10 merkins…25 yard crab walk (or bear crawl or lunge walk or mosey)…10 diamond merkins…25 year crab walk…10 merkins.
Return trip: 10 squats…25 yard lunge…10 jump squat…25 yard lunge…10 squat.
Finished.
Moleskine:
Nice mixture of hates, ayes, and respects in the gloom to welcome 2 FNG’s. It was the invasion of bankers with 5 in attendance (enough for a quorum). Welcome FNG Miscount (Will, who is a credit analyst/underwriter) and Danica (FNG Cash, also a banker but a race car driver on the side). Keep coming—it gets easier unless you draw a tough Q (McGee, Lobsta Roll, and others).
No SSH or IW threw off the PAX, but it is Thanksgiving. Mixing it up a bit.
Grumbling overheard when burpees called for last round of Beast. But, that is as traditional as turkey and dressing on Thanksgiving. Don’t break tradition.
Haggis correctly pointed out that anyone who could actually do a diamond merkin at that point was cheating. Yep. YHC was merely twitching.
We can now go back for seconds and thirds tomorrow having logged a good early morning beatdown.
YHC took us out with thanks.
Announcements:
Toy drive for Operation Sweet Tooth. Bring toys to various AOs next week.
Convergence tomorrow at 6:30 at DaVinci (chick fil a blakeney)
Joe Davis Run. Sign up.