6 pax decided they wanted bells instead of boot camp this morning and posted 1 lot over from the RockZero pax.
Warm up:
Main Thang:
Mary:
Finish up by joining the RockZero pax for their final ~2 minutes of burpees.
COT with RockZero with the takeout by Orange Whip (RZ Q).
Announcements:
Moleskine:
Was this the PAX that launched a thousand reps
and burnt the topless towers of Blakeney
Sweet Helen, make me more than just this…
11 Pax launched from the dock and set a course through the Blakeney sea. The gloom of the morning weighed heavy on the Pax as they tendered into their first port. First to arrive and greet the Pax was Sir Burpee. Sir Burpee is a fidgety man, constantly moving up and down. After a short meet and greet Sir Burpee decided to join the expedition and the sailors set out to their next port of call, Merkin Island. Merkin Island was not your typical island, no white sand to be seen, only a black tarred rocky surface with low brush, which kept each sailor on their hands and toes have to flirt with the tarred surface millimeters from their face. After pushing through the thick brush for 10 clicks the sailors decided this was no place to set camp so they set sail once again.
The sea was like black glass and in the distance the men saw, what looked to be, a mountain. The Pax anchored ship and decided to climb the mountain to catch a peak at what lies ahead. Slow and steady the men climbed 15 clicks up the mountain staying low bringing knees to chest each time. Arriving at the peak of the mountain they gazed out across the terrain to find only a meek pond setting in the middle of a field. As the Pax approached the pond each decided to take a dip. After their arms had been exhausted it was time to continue the journey. Back to the sea it was for a short float to Geyser bay.
After anchoring just off the bay the men looked back to find their boat starting to float away each of them quickly got on their six and starting pulling the rope each time lifting shoulders slightly off the ground and bringing knees to elbow and then extending just enough to pull the boat back towards land, only taking 25 good strong pulls.
Moving inland we encountered a new a strange tribe who worshiped the sun using their feet. With a mixture of emotions; confused, worried, and tired the Pax decided to join in. Laying on their six each of them raised their heals to heaven and lowered, keeping them slightly off the ground each time. After about 30 times the men decided the sun god was not paying attention and bid the tribe ado.
Tracking further inland the Pax decided to take a squat or two or three each time unable to get comfortable after about 35 rounds everyone decided it was time to move. On the trail back to the bay the men encountered a creature unlike any it had seen before. The creature was big a burly beast moving on all on fours. Trying to keep their distance they moved silently passed the creature. Later they came across what looked like a bird, wobbling low to the ground with webbed feet. The webbed footed bird, unable to move very fast, would have been a great meal for the hungry Pax but after deliberating for about 10 seconds they decided to continue on their journey. The Pax, rapidly approaching the bay, found themselves so excited to be back they started jumping up and down while moving their arms. After gathering their composure the men rushed up and down the bay to make sure everyone had made it back. Just before leaving each man positioned themselves at the base of the bay slightly inclined hands on edge and each man lowered himself to drink consecutively until each had quenched their thirst. Sir Burpee having liked the bay decided to stay behind. With sadness in their eyes, the men bid farewell to sir burpee.
Finally the time had arrived for the final passage through the canal up to Blakeney. On the way through the canal the men decide to make a quick stop by the Well in Fargo. While there, excited to be near their final destination, the men enjoyed a little quick dancing, in traditional fashion, toe tap…toe tap. Just before the merriments ceased the Pax each had a chance to dance a Mary with Rosalita before lying down the hammer.
In reflection of our journey taken this day every Pax carried with them what was before to each destination, compounding the overall rep count to 1,060.
Great Job Men! Hope to do it again soon, Thanks for having me!
YHC, LegalZoom, and Tanyatine showed up for a beautiful afternoon for a 30 minute 3some!
Standard DICCS, then quick mosey under the shade of a large oak tree to warmup.
The Thang
Trying to stay in the shade we ran down the trail stopping at every sign to build on the previous station.
Grab a rock from the pile, and complete 75x curls, 75, chest presses, 75 LSS holding the rock. Between each set run back up the trail (that hill is sneaky tough) and back down to the rock pile.
Leave rocks where we found them, mosey back up the hill (short but again sneaky steep) to the clay brick pile under the deer stand.
Rinse Repeat above
4 minutes left, just enough time for some Mary.
15x Flutters
15x Bicycles
15x LBC
90 seconds of Big Boys
Moleskin
In the words of Fred Sanford – “You Big Dummy” I forgot the family photo. I accept whatever flogging and punishment is coming my way. All in all, very good way to spend 30 minutes on the eve of a Holiday.
Total of 15 SSH, 30 Circle Arms, 60 shoulder taps, 45 Bobby Hurleys, 30 Merkins, 15 Burpees, 75 rock curls, 75 rock chest presses, 75 LSS with Rocks, 30 Alligator Planks, 30 Shoulder Box Cutters, and 4 minutes of abs. Strava said I ran 1.1 miles and burned373 calories. In other words, 2 IPAs and a slice of pizza.
16 men joined YHC at Centurion for a workout and handing over of the shovel flag. Disclaimer given and we took off.
Mosey across 51 to the WF parking lot. Circle up.
COP
SSH/IW/MC/Peter Parker/Merkins
Mosey down 51 to CCHS campus to Stairwell 3 of Tartarus. Chair Plank. Talk of A51 Champions begins.
Quinite Tower Set
5 trips up to level 4 and back down. 100 Jump Squat mixed in wherever pax chose.
Mary to regroup
AYG to level 4 using ramps. Plank-o-rama at top. Mosey down to ground level.
Chair Plank. Continue Talk of A51 Champions.
Quinite Tower Set 2
5 trips up to level 4 and back down. 125 Merkins mixed in. Pax choice.
Mary/Plank to regroup
Mosey back to launch lot. Circle up.
Mary/Plank/Burpees for 5 minutes. Done
COT
Moleskin
Snowflake was handed the shovel flag this morning. He joins Preschool as a co-site Q at Centurion. These guys will do a great job leading this site. T-claps to both for stepping up to lead. Centurion is a long-running site in A51. My first post, over 9 years ago, was right here. Hurt like a mother-f-er. Dora was on Q. He ran us through Byron’s 40th birthday workout. Found out later, Byron was not in attendance. We celebrated with a ridiculous amount of squats, which I felt for a solid week afterwards.
A51 Champions were talked about. Dolphin was in town for his daughter’s graduation. He moved to the beach a while back. Great to see him again. Told the pax about his completion of the Barkley Marathons
“Fun Run.” A huge accomplishment of 3 laps of a roughly 20-mile loop starting at the Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee. It is described as the hardest ultra running event. Watch a documentary on the race HERE. Well done, Dolphin.
Also, brought up Curd’s recent WTF gold medal performance, as well as, his Mud Run A51 Championship, many moons prior. Another A51 Mud Run Champion, also a pre-runner today, Hops, was in attendance as well. Talked about A51 and F3 participation in the Mud Run down in Columbia, SC, when we used to charter a bus and bring 20 or so teams of 4 men down to race the other regions and our A51 teams for bragging rights. Back in the day.
Get something on your calendar. Challenge yourself and the guys around you. Give yourself a reason to avoid the fartsack.
Floorslapper pulled in as we were leaving the launch lot. No surprise there. He caught up.
Hops, Sable, Lorax, and, Curd completed the Centurion mile prior to the workout. Preschool ran in and back.
Clover’s barber disappeared. He is looking for recommendations.
Great group of men this morning. Thankful to lead and share some fellowship.
We prayed for Dolphin’s daughter and Hops’ oldest, who are both graduating this weekend.
We prayed for Jennings Palmer, for complete healing, from cancer. Please keep him in your prayers.
Preschool announced that he and Snowflake are looking for Q’s for Centurion schedule. Get you one (or more) on the Google Sheet that will be floating around the inner-webs.
Memorial Day Convergence on Monday. South Charlotte Middle School. Thunder Road on Q. Runs and Guns will also do the Murph and launch from the same spot. 0700-0800
Have a great weekend. Remember why we celebrate Memorial Day, for those who gave their lives for our freedom here in the US. The US has lost over 1.3 million servicemen and servicewomen since 1775.
12 Pax decided today was not the day to fartsack. Pursuit was their weapon of choice to attack the day. Wise choice gentlemen… wise choice.
The deal:
#DICCS given
Basic plan was disseminated and we were off.
#The Thang
With just enough time to get back we gathered everyone up and headed down Hudson Mill to the trails and took the trails back to the clubhouse.
#Moleskine
Every AO has their regulars and that is needed…but its always great to see guys posting at places they haven’t ever posted or it has been awhile since they last posted…..so KUDOS to Judge Smails, Lambeau, and Ghosted. Not to mention, you all came ready to work!
The Thang: (Gotta keep this BB short today—–here I go)
Pretty typical workout–Gave DICCS–did a warmup mosey—some stretching and we were off. Did some running to the Baptist Church and started with each pax Planking and doing Merkins off the Plank—-then Squats—-then we ran to the Lutheran Church and did 15 squats and back to the Baptist Church for 15 merkins—rinse and repeat 3 times. Ran to the Swimming Pool Parking lot for 3 rounds of Starfish abwork and finished up with a give it all you got on KJH.
Moleskine:
Pax came ready to work today….
This happened: Ice9 dry-heaved at the end. (I think Zins weighted vest he borrowed help with that)
Just a few shoutouts: Zinfandel wearing the weighted vest getting ready for the Murph! Outstanding! Judge Smails and Ghosted practically sprinting together up KJH…..keep coming to Floater.
Lots of funny conversations and one liners from the typical crew—-thats what makes it worthwhile. Love the comraderie of F3….thanks guys!
Announcements :
Murph is Monday—If you have any contacts around town that can help donate food, drinks, anything else to the Murph—contact Chicken Little
Dasher introduced an SOB event (Similar to WTF) which will be held at the end of August called the Crane Relay—more details to come from Dasher as he receives them from SOB…..
069 made a great point of reminding pax to continue to wear reflective gear and headlamps
Zin mentioned F3 Dads on June 5th—starts at 9am for a fun workout at Briarcrest-Swimming afterwards.
Also on June 5th at noon is the Beer Run in E Charlotte (Plaza Midwood) Hit 6 or 7 breweries….Definitely just a mosey pace for the running…..will be a great time.
June 19th—Blooddrive!
Madison, Chicken Wing, Retread, CRS, Jock Strap, Cage, Lex Luthor, Horsehead
8 pax, no snax
The Thang:
Run to the Matthews UMC, often confused with RUN DMC, especially by the Plantation Estates crew across the street.
Brief warmup with standard warmup fare.
Three giant Partner loops w/ partner merkins and partner jump squats at each end. What’s a partner jump squat you might ask? That’s a good question. I was looking for something between a Double Dragon jump kick and the Kid N’ Play dance move where one guy kicks over the other guys’ head. Everyone failed. Also note the 2nd old skool rap reference, which really doesn’t fit the John Denver title of this backblast so I’m not sure where this is going.
½ mile Triple Nickel down the Country Road, which was much more fun going down than it was coming back up. After some carnage, we took a vote and decided that two trips up was enough so we headed back to launch. Nobody did the burpees I requested upon passing another pax, but I didn’t want to do them either so meh.
Back to launch, where Madison tried to do some weak QJack shizz while runing around staring at his watch and yelling in efforts to get some precise mileage amount that nobody cares about. After foiling that mutiny, we did a few AYG sprints and then joined the P51 crew for some random wall thing that Slim Fast was trying to kill the last 5 mins with. We then tied Madison to the anchor and dropped in into Davy Jones Locker.
Moleskin:
It’s always nice being reminded that you are leading a running workout that you have completely forgotten about. It did prompt a few days of trading snacks for miles though, of which I am thankful for. I have admittedly been pretty low effort with the workouts over the past few months and I’m feeling it for sure. Thanks to Madison for keeping me honest and signing me up to Q.
I’m not sure I’ve ever had the pleasure of posting with CRS, but he was getting after it. Good nickname.
Jock Strap, who does not have a good nickname, was right on his heels the whole time. If you’ve ever worried about scaring off new guys by giving them a terrible nickname, this should assuage your fears a little.
Cage did his typical thing where he appeared out of nowhere. All I can think of is the butler from Mr. Deeds. Sneaky Sneaky.
Lex Luthor is doing some thing where he runs 4 times per hour every 4th hour for 4 mins on the 4th of July. Awesome.
Chicken Wing made the mistake of telling us all about his wife’s foot surgery recovery, to which he was mercilessly heckled about with many assumptions about the subpar support system he provides for his better-half. It was rough, I tell you. I mean, he left her home hobbled like Paul Sheldon in Misery, telling her that the Uber app was halfway loaded on her iPhone and she could “figure it out” , so I’m not sure what you guys were expecting the man to do.
Retread just did retread things. Steady pace, not much chatter. Always there, always watching.
I’ll be looking to trying to get after it a little harder in the upcoming weeks – need to get the fitness up a bit and unchain Princess Leia from my leg. Summer time is the best time to drop a few lbs. Time to get a sweat on. I hear there’s a chocolate milk with my name on it at an upcoming Ghost Runner.
Announcements:
Something about a Grow Ruck, or Glow Ruck? I think you buy a $400 book bag and then pay $800 to have Dredd yell at you for 24 hours. Who’s in?
HH
19 gentle men got the good parking spots at OPES, so at the end of the day, when the lots all full and everyone is fighting to get out, we’ll be the first ones out too.
Hydra is infamous (more than famous!) for its regular PAX. To Q Hydra, you need to be able to cadence count without anyone counting along, put up with constant chatter about your clothes, form, hair, odor and other personal characteristics, and watch as 50% of the PAX don’t even pretend to do the called exercises. The guys did not disappoint this morning. It’s ok, it’s how I know they love me.
After a perfectly adequate disclaimer, we headed off to see what I could come up with. It included:
– Warmup in the bus parking lot.
– Peoples’ Chair while your partner runs to the bleachers for jump-ups.
– The usual picnic area thing where one partner stands around the tables talking while the other jogs slowly out and back each of the four pathways between the fields.
– Some “sprints” and exercises on the big field in the back.
– Triple Nickel on the hill out the back
– A little planking and lunge walking
– The ol’ alternating mary exercise and “sprints” on the front field. Classic time filler.
Other notes and observations:
– A 6:00 start in the summer means full daylight the whole time. That’s not necessarily good. Semi Gloss looks better in the dark.
– Spackler is starting his own business. No sarcastic comment here. That’s pretty cool.
– Slingshot and Jet Fuel have made some capital improvements to the Hydra facilities. There are new picnic tables and painted dugouts. Not as important as the parking lot work Sprockets and I made during our reign, but nice.
– Lots of discussion about the band who sang some old song. Hopper figured it out when he got his phone but I don’t remember the details. I’m sure it was amazing.
– I ignored the guys’ warnings about the prickles on the fields until I stuck my hand in one. No more hands on the ground on the back field. The front field was ok though.
– Prohibition (not pictured) is an Instagram influencer, although not very good since none of us could remember what liquors he sells.
Announcements
– Rock Zero hosts their annual Memorial Day Weekend workout on Saturday. 7:00 at Calvary. You should go. When is the last time you did 100 burpees?
– Convergence on Monday at Base Camp. 7:00 at South Charlotte Middle school.
– Brewery on Saturday, June 5 at noon. Details coming soon from Tuck. Starts at a Plaza Midwood brewery where we’ll drink a beer, then run to another brewery. Repeat for 6ish total breweries. Then go home and take a nap. It’s a social event, not a race.
– Geraldo had an announcement but I stopped listening when I heard “ruck”. Ask him.
YHC did a little self-marketing on the socials on Tuesday to promote his 5-year F3-versary Q at Dromedary and it became clear that the 8 PAX who descended on MRHS steer clear of the social channels because they were not deterred by the potential for humpers.
WARM-UP
Mosey around the parking lot and then some exercises
THE THANG
Mosey to the rock pile by the middle school track and find a lifting rock
Circle up in the center of the middle school field
Do the center set…
Then run to a designated point on the track for 10 of an exercise, run back to center for the center set, then on to another track exercise.
Track exercises
With the Six in, the PAX circled up for 10x exercises with the rocks. Each PAX took a turn calling the work, then in plank, PAX shuffled to another rock. Exercises included:
Return rocks and mosey to the middle school cave for some People’s Chair
Stretch the calves, mosey back
Finish in the parking lot with…
Alternating shoulder taps to close
MOLESKINE I
There was a plan to tie 5 into the workout much more frequently, but that fell apart quickly. YHC wanted to hit some oldies but goodies today and revisit some exercises that we haven’t done as much recently — sharing rocks, supines, jumping the wall. Dromedary offers a lot.
The mumblechatter was solid this morning, and much better than the form on the Hillbilly Rockettes. PJ needs to recruit more guys to Prickle and Goo because those legs weren’t going out. Flo and Tanyatine brought some game to that one, but otherwise it looked like a bad breakdance session sponsored by Sun City Senior Living. The rock work is good for the arms, but also for the spirit, especially when rotating around and sharing rocks. Deep Dish is the Site Q out with a hernia surgery today, but the other Site Q Premature must have chosen his rock in support because, as TeaTime noted later, “it’s a one-handed rock.” Johnny Utah also chose a quality paperweight for his strength work this morning. Shop Dawg wasn’t getting short-changed and called a 4-part exercise for his 10x — he also was the first to send everyone to the wet ground, then threw out some smack talk against Waxhaw’s most anti-grasser, Moneyball. One Star paid homage to DD by calling the hernia and may have expedited the next surgery in Waxhaw. He and Flo were pushing out front all morning long with the strong work. J-Woww never cheats himself on the rock and with the rotation today, others bore witness. And Terry Tate‘s solid focused work earned him a voluntold VQ at Last Call this Friday.
Finally, the late stretching was deemed too late, but it was just in time for the humper runs. Everybody loves the Gorilla Humpers followed by running — jello legs at their finest. If you haven’t tried that combo yet, invite your neighbor to do some with you and it’ll be all the rage at the summer block parties.
MOLESKINE II
On Dec 31, 2015, Dark Helmet — who was not yet the “Whoa! Dark Helmet!” he is now — texted YHC with an invite to go work out with a group of guys at Graham Middle School in Charlotte. YHC had a broken foot at the time and was in a walking boot, but decided to get up early on New Year’s and see what this was all about. It was a good time, but with the foot, regular attendance wasn’t happening right then.
Fast forward to May 25, 2016 and YHC finally decided to check out something called Dromedary at Marvin Ridge High School because it was nearby. It was a blur and in checking the BB archives, it’s the only date in a span of about 8 weeks that’s missing a BB, but YHC does remember a good group of guys with highly unintelligible names — must have been the 0530 talking if guys are introducing themselves as Bananas, Bratwurst, Shop Dawg, Stump Hugger, Good Hands, Doc McStuffins and such — what on earth was this? But it soon became addictive as.
It’s been five years now and Dromedary still feels like the home workout. It’s great to continue to see familiar faces out and to see new guys coming in and bringing more energy and ideas. <breaking from YHC> I haven’t recorded any 5-minute miles or qualified for Boston, the arms sure don’t show signs of five years of boot camps, and most EH efforts haven’t been fruitful, but I feel like a better husband and father because of my time with F3 over the past five years. One of the comments on the Nation site is that it’s not about you, it’s about the guy beside you and that’s 100% spot on. I’m improved because of the examples of so many guys in the gloom who push themselves, encourage me, say Hi with a big smile at 0527, circle back to pick up a tired Six, check in with a brother to ask how he’s doing, organize a blood drive, collect clothes and more for those who are on hard times, trash talk in the most encouraging way possible, run for miles with an American flag waving on a shovel, join a brother about to go under the knife, openly discuss mental and spiritual challenges, and those who are there to listen. Thank you for being there in the gloom or in the light of day and making a positive impact in my life and the lives of others, no matter how big or small. </I talk>
#morethanaworkout
#somuchmore
It has been really tough to write this pre-blast. I’ve be fighting mental battles, battles with IBS, challenges at work, and challenges at home.
My dad passed away, unexpectedly, two years ago. “Actions speak louder than words” was one of his go to phrases. I am not entirely sure what my actions have been saying about me lately, but today that is not what I am here to discuss. Today we are discussing what the actions of the PAX are saying.
Our mission is to plant, grow, and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership. With this blood drive we have an opportunity to step forward as leaders to help our community and save lives. As PAX we are called to step up to serve and lead. Are you registered to donate? https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=F3
Blood is a perishable product that can only come from volunteer donors. With someone in the U.S. needing blood every two seconds, blood products must be constantly replenished, according to the American Red Cross. The Red Cross urges community members to donate blood and help ensure that patients in local hospitals have a supply of blood ready and waiting before an emergency occurs. Blood is routinely transfused to patients with cancer and other diseases, premature babies, organ transplant recipients and trauma victims.
Have you donated blood before, and it did not go well? I have donated blood several times now. I really do not care for needles, and I have been intimidated to donate on more than one occasion. However, I have donated whole blood, power red, and platelets over the years. I have had really great experiences and super terrible ones too. I keep giving because with a simple blood donation, I have the opportunity to help save the life of someone who could be a friend, neighbor, or loved one. What are your actions saying? https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=F3
Let our actions show we are willing to be heroes and are committed to helping save lives!
Waxhaw Blood Drive
Five Stones Church
1117 Cuthbertson Rd
Saturday, June 19
09:00 AM – 01:30 PM
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=F3
Through our three completed blood drives, F3 Waxhaw has collected 163 pints for the American Red Cross, and we are hoping to collect at least 50 more pints at our next drive. To do that it is going to take PAX willing to HC, EH friends and family, and follow through. The Red Cross is not expecting us to use up all their supplies; they expect some people to cancel or be no-shows, and others to be deferred. If you are interested in donating and you cannot find any slots available online, then give us your contact information and be ready to step up and answer the call. Not sure if you can donate? Come in and check your eligibility – stick around for some 2nd F and volunteer where needed. Actions speak louder than words!
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=F3