Parking deck but wet anyway
Date: 2024-05-14 AO: bagpipe Q: kirby PAX: wildturkey, Pilgrim, war_eagle, Hawkeye, Hippie, Eleanor FNGs: None COUNT: 7
WARMUP: THE THANG: MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: COT:
WARMUP: THE THANG: MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: COT:
Where the Down Boys Go
Date: 2024-05-13 AO: swole Q: ickey_shuffle PAX: flipper, voodoo, The Worm FNGs: None COUNT: 4
WARMUP: Most of the normal stuff sans side straddle hops THE THANG: Five rounds of press ladders Five rounds of 10 snatches per side Four rounds of heavy farmer carries Swing/squat/merkin combos for awhile Clean/squat/press/lawnmower combos MARY: Just 90 seconds worth ANNOUNCEMENTS: The usual suspects, blood drive and brew ruck and whatnot COT: Another glorious week in Paradise City. Last week Flipper requested a hair metal playlist and being the region’s self proclaimed expert on all things Sunset Strip Rock of the 80s and early 90s, I was happy to oblige, mixing in some deeper cuts with the well known stalwarts. It was strange and sad when I realized that the lead singers of two of our first three songs have shuffled off to the great tour bus in the sky (Warrant’s Jani Lane and Firehouse’s CJ Snare). We debated on whether Stuart from Beavis and Butthead wearing a Winger t-shirt killed the band’s career. The group (me anyway) lamented that Thunder didn’t have a bigger run since they were late to the scene and broke right when a great era of rock music was waning and tastes migrated north from Los Angeles to Seattle. One of the band’s music videos featured a young Pamela Anderson in one of her first acting roles though, and for that we are in their debt. To wrap this up I thought of saying to keep on rocking in the free world, but Neil Young sucks and doesn’t even deserve quotation marks. Instead in closing let’s just say “Hail Hail Rock and Roll”.
WARMUP: Most of the normal stuff sans side straddle hops THE THANG: Five rounds of press ladders Five rounds of 10 snatches per side Four rounds of heavy farmer carries Swing/squat/merkin combos for awhile Clean/squat/press/lawnmower combos MARY: Just 90 seconds worth ANNOUNCEMENTS: The usual suspects, blood drive and brew ruck and whatnot COT: Another glorious week in Paradise City. Last week Flipper requested a hair metal playlist and being the region’s self proclaimed expert on all things Sunset Strip Rock of the 80s and early 90s, I was happy to oblige, mixing in some deeper cuts with the well known stalwarts. It was strange and sad when I realized that the lead singers of two of our first three songs have shuffled off to the great tour bus in the sky (Warrant’s Jani Lane and Firehouse’s CJ Snare). We debated on whether Stuart from Beavis and Butthead wearing a Winger t-shirt killed the band’s career. The group (me anyway) lamented that Thunder didn’t have a bigger run since they were late to the scene and broke right when a great era of rock music was waning and tastes migrated north from Los Angeles to Seattle. One of the band’s music videos featured a young Pamela Anderson in one of her first acting roles though, and for that we are in their debt. To wrap this up I thought of saying to keep on rocking in the free world, but Neil Young sucks and doesn’t even deserve quotation marks. Instead in closing let’s just say “Hail Hail Rock and Roll”.
Blakeovery
Date: 2024-05-13 AO: run Q: frasier PAX: bratwurst, bunker, hairball, Polly FNGs: None COUNT: 5
WARMUP: THE THANG: smaller crowd this morning for some reason. Enjoyed a new stretch before they close off part of Elm due to the construction. MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: hope to see everyone back out next Monday. COT:
WARMUP: THE THANG: smaller crowd this morning for some reason. Enjoyed a new stretch before they close off part of Elm due to the construction. MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: hope to see everyone back out next Monday. COT:
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Date: 2024-05-13 AO: base-camp Q: Hops PAX: Snuka, jet_fuel, spackles, O’Tannenbaum, Floor Slapper, Mr. Magoo, thunder_road, Emoji, Circuit City, Smash, Icarus, Limey FNGs: None COUNT: 13 Smash was LIFO, just behind Floorslapper..and then ran back to his car as I was disclaiming the pax. School bus was revved up and running prior to launch #fieldtrip Warmup lap on the track then short COP and then some other stuff including a trip to Davie Park. I asked aloud if there’s still a trail from SCMS to Davie Park. Snuka quickly answered “it’s still there, I was over at the park a couple weeks ago and walked down there.” Weird. Anyway, we didn’t use the trail. Jet Fuel was tucked. Spackler yawning. Floorslapper was giving away baby clothes to Icarus. Emoji returned from corporate jetsetting, Magoo & Thunder were relieved I showed up…at 5:28:39am. O’Tannenbaum mercifully wore a clean shirt…though he’s had it for 13 years. Circuit City has apparently retired his 4-inch tall headbands. Limey was his normal quiet self, and thankfully so too was his tailpipe. That’s pretty much it. A bunch of 42 to 62 year olds and Icarus (24) as WB. Probably need to start EH’ing a few 30-somethings, fellas. Thanks to Spackles for taking us out in prayer. New 3rdF Sharpener revs back up Wednesday at 6:30am at SBux-Piper Glen.
Everyone got to Q …..
Date: 2024-05-13 AO: _sob Q: Franky , wildturkey, Point Break, Rousey, das_boot PAX: Rousey, das_boot, wildturkey, Point Break, Franky FNGs: None COUNT: 5
WARMUP: by Franky THE THANG: by Wild Turkey, Point Break, and Rousey MARY: Das Boot ANNOUNCEMENTS: Memorial Day Convergence 5/27 7am. Calvary Church COT: Das Boot took us out.
WARMUP: by Franky THE THANG: by Wild Turkey, Point Break, and Rousey MARY: Das Boot ANNOUNCEMENTS: Memorial Day Convergence 5/27 7am. Calvary Church COT: Das Boot took us out.
Swing, Press, Hinge, Pull, and Push
Date: 2024-05-11 AO: olympus Q: Krzyzewski PAX: MARTA, The Worm, flipper, Wabbit, voodoo, mighty_mite, Mountain Momma, Palmolive FNGs: None COUNT: 9 Mea culpa for the delay on this backblast, but since the COT this morning it’s been a full-court press Mother’s Day weekend. Nevertheless, great to see a strong crew take to the pavement today. Also, shout out to Palmolive for joining us today and hope to see you out more regularly. For whatever reason, the prescribed weinke was thin for today. This allowed us to explore the full range of movements with pretty much every exercise outside of Turkish get-ups…the pax were kind for humoring YHC’s attempt at throwing in some Good Mornings. Let’s get into the recap… WARMUP: 10x swings, prying squats, 5x hi-pulls (e/s), synovial circles, 8x slingshots (e/w) THE THANG: 1) Thrusters (3 sets) – 5x (e/s) 2) Heavy Swings (sets) – 20x two-handed swings (30 sec rest b/w sets) 3) Waiters (5 sets) – Down and back (switch hands at the turn) 4) Hinge EMOM (12 min) – Minute A: Sumo DL (10x) – Minute B: SLDL (5x e/s) – Minute C: Good Morning (10x) 5) Pull ‘n Press EMOM (8 min; alternate arms each min) – 5x Lawnmower rows – 4x Hi-pulls – 3x Merkins 6) Static Holds (2 sets; alternat arms each set) – OH (20 sec) – Rack (20 sec) – Suitcase (20 sec) MARY: Ran outta time ANNOUNCEMENTS: – Brew Ruck on 5/25 – Savage Race…coming soon – Blood Drive in June – Job 14:5 – “The days of man are short, and the number of his months is with thee: thou hast appointed his bounds which cannot be passed.” – Memento Mori – Call your mother tomorrow COT: Flipper took out the esteemed pax of The Rock and Olympus.
My last site q. Been a great 3.5 yrs
Date: 2024-05-11 AO: chicken-run Q: HazMat PAX: Kielbasa, Polly, hairball, wingman, midriff, Gruden, das_boot, Garcia F3, 49er FNGs: None COUNT: 10
WARMUP: 2-5 THE THANG: 10.5 in Latin XC MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: Memorial Day converge COT: coffee
WARMUP: 2-5 THE THANG: 10.5 in Latin XC MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: Memorial Day converge COT: coffee
Marlboro Man
Date: 2024-05-11 AO: davinci Q: Odd Job PAX: war_eagle FNGs: None COUNT: 2 WARMUP: SSH, IW, windmill, dive bomber merkins
THE THANG: Mosey to playground for jump rope, pull ups, and a pile of merkin variations. Mosey to the rock pile for 75 reps of burpee over the rock, thrusters, and a curl/shoulder press/tricep extension compound movement. Mosey back to base stopping for inverted shoulder presses using the parallettes. war_eagle killed it. I was well, present.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Brewery run June 1st. A51 / SOB convergence on Memorial Day. Slack for details.
COT: Joined by the runners and a great take out by War Eagle. Second F @ CFA featured a shocking amount of Marlboros. HazMat you’re a saint man. Great to see Palmolive (on the IR list) and Olaf (just lazy) join us at CFA.
THE THANG: Mosey to playground for jump rope, pull ups, and a pile of merkin variations. Mosey to the rock pile for 75 reps of burpee over the rock, thrusters, and a curl/shoulder press/tricep extension compound movement. Mosey back to base stopping for inverted shoulder presses using the parallettes. war_eagle killed it. I was well, present.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Brewery run June 1st. A51 / SOB convergence on Memorial Day. Slack for details.
COT: Joined by the runners and a great take out by War Eagle. Second F @ CFA featured a shocking amount of Marlboros. HazMat you’re a saint man. Great to see Palmolive (on the IR list) and Olaf (just lazy) join us at CFA.
Times Like These
Date: 2024-05-10 AO: mountain-goat Q: retread PAX: Cheese Curd, fleetwood, geraldo, grasshopper, retread, Insomniac, slim_fast, sledge, wildturkey FNGs: None COUNT: 9 4 runners, 4 ruckers, 1, walker, and 1 Oona on a humid morning at Mountain Goat. Low mileage workout on Strawberry as many Pax battle lingering injuries. Thanks to Geraldo for taking us out. Prayers for Julie and family of Olivia.
The Brave Never Disappoints
Date: 2024-05-10 AO: the-brave Q: wingman PAX: wingman, kirby, fire_hazard, midriff, teddyf3, Hippie, Franky, picasso, Gypsy FNGs: None COUNT: 9 Some concern was shared about the direction YHC came in to the AO. Not the usual route I choose but had to do some :sleuth_or_spy: reconnaissance on a option for the workout. “Which way we going wingman?” “We are going right”
I promised laughter, :white_check_mark:. – did you know kirby nickname was powder in college? I promised 4 miles :white_check_mark: – lower/upper ave loop is around 2.7 miles so we needed to do some loop backs. I promised panera :bagel: :coffee: and fun :book: stories :white_check_mark: – :fire: :alarm_clock: go full tilt had us sit outside this morning. Talks of F1, Fuel Truck Delivery services, and MLS
WARMUP: Usual: SSH, IW, Hillbillies, Windmill or some Swedish version (Franky), Potato Pickers THE THANG: Lower Ave Merkin Bonanza. 10 Merkins at every light on the left (that works) = 100 Merkins out the gate. “But wingman how are we gonna get 4 miles?”
Premiere Deck Run Ramps, at the top of each 15 squats to give our arms a break. “Not sure our GPS work in here, are we gonna get 4 miles”
Stroll over to the Stream Park LBC and Bridge Pull-Ups
Bridge by the Amp Sit on the bridge and count of mileage at about 30 minutes in. Average answer 1.7 miles. “But we have to get 4 miles” 50 Air Presses on the bridge.
Up to the Corner Run Up Upper Ave/Community House and do 20 LBC Run Down Upper Ave Back to the corner and do 20 LBC Run Back Up Upper Ave/Community House and do 20 LBC 1.5 miles added. Each leg was about .5 miles.
Triple Nickel on the Hillside of Upper Ave. 5 merkins at top, 5 squats at the bottom, 5 times up the hill.
Run Home. 4.2 Miles with 2 minutes to go.
MARY: 25 Dolly 25 Flutters ~30s Plank and done.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Beer Run/NA Beer Run first weekend in June. If you haven’t been on one yet. It really is a premier event for 2nd F and FUN! Consider coming out. Walk/Run/Bike/Scooter/Lime/Bird. You do you while you join us!
COT: A year older, its another day. Still grateful for being able to be in the gloom. Starting the day with laughter and fun. The best medicine for what’s ahead.
I promised laughter, :white_check_mark:. – did you know kirby nickname was powder in college? I promised 4 miles :white_check_mark: – lower/upper ave loop is around 2.7 miles so we needed to do some loop backs. I promised panera :bagel: :coffee: and fun :book: stories :white_check_mark: – :fire: :alarm_clock: go full tilt had us sit outside this morning. Talks of F1, Fuel Truck Delivery services, and MLS
WARMUP: Usual: SSH, IW, Hillbillies, Windmill or some Swedish version (Franky), Potato Pickers THE THANG: Lower Ave Merkin Bonanza. 10 Merkins at every light on the left (that works) = 100 Merkins out the gate. “But wingman how are we gonna get 4 miles?”
Premiere Deck Run Ramps, at the top of each 15 squats to give our arms a break. “Not sure our GPS work in here, are we gonna get 4 miles”
Stroll over to the Stream Park LBC and Bridge Pull-Ups
Bridge by the Amp Sit on the bridge and count of mileage at about 30 minutes in. Average answer 1.7 miles. “But we have to get 4 miles” 50 Air Presses on the bridge.
Up to the Corner Run Up Upper Ave/Community House and do 20 LBC Run Down Upper Ave Back to the corner and do 20 LBC Run Back Up Upper Ave/Community House and do 20 LBC 1.5 miles added. Each leg was about .5 miles.
Triple Nickel on the Hillside of Upper Ave. 5 merkins at top, 5 squats at the bottom, 5 times up the hill.
Run Home. 4.2 Miles with 2 minutes to go.
MARY: 25 Dolly 25 Flutters ~30s Plank and done.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Beer Run/NA Beer Run first weekend in June. If you haven’t been on one yet. It really is a premier event for 2nd F and FUN! Consider coming out. Walk/Run/Bike/Scooter/Lime/Bird. You do you while you join us!
COT: A year older, its another day. Still grateful for being able to be in the gloom. Starting the day with laughter and fun. The best medicine for what’s ahead.