Hello. My name is Spackler.
8 guys showed up at Death Valley. I remember when this number used to be 28. 8 is much easier to contain. It was fun. Glorious. Absolutely Fantastic.
The Thing
Pseudo disclaimer was said. We went off campus to Spackhizzle’s Knoll. We ran up and down it a few times. Lots of merkins. Some Mary now and again. Maybe a squat or two. No monkey humpers. Back to the basics. 3.6 miles covered because we are men. Should always be at least 3 miles covered or it’s a waste. Except for F3Meatspank on Thursdays and some of those other 0.0’s. Those guys like steroids and small junk so who are we to judge?
The skin
I hate BB. Used to be fun. It’s not now.
I picked the partners today. It was exciting if not just downright freeing. You should try it. You are welcome
Smokey and Dollywood led the way all day as partners. Blah blah blah
Horsehead mumbled a few times. I made out “stupid”, “Princess Leia and her ankle chain” and something about F3 supposed to be getting easier when you’ve been a part of it for 6 years but it hasn’t. You clearly need the “Spackler’s guide to F3 – 2012-18 editions”. F3 is easy.
Puddin took us out in prayer and he is a good man for doing so. BTW, serious question….not a big fan of hugging all over you sweaty as* gents after a workout anymore – not that I was to begin with but – full hand clasp on sweaty shoulders for some of you – is that a thing? It’s flu season. Sickos.
Announcements
Ask TR
10 of the region’s finest Pax gathered for another installment of Peak 51 on an unseasonably warm and humid February morning. After a quick but heartfelt disclaimer, we moseyed to the well-lit parking lot behind the church for a couple of laps and a brief COP (10 SSH and 10 IW).
THE THANG
Partner up (this took longer than expected due to some counting difficulties) and line up at the lower end of the lot. Partner 1 runs suicides to each light pole on the left while partner 2 merkins himself to swoleness. Flapjack. Partner 1 runs suicides while partner 2 flutters himself into oblivion. Flapjack. Partner 1 runs suicides while partner 2 performs low slow squats. Flapjack.
Next on the Weinke was a mosey to the school parking lot for a Peak 51 classic, the starfish. Today’s starfish consisted of 20 merkins, 20 LBCs, 20 Carolina dry docks, and 20 jump squats in the corners with a serving of 5 burpees in the middle. This was so crisp and refreshing the first time, YHC decided to double down and do it all again. Double starfish!
Mosey to the hill behind the baseball dugout for a triple nickel: 5 HR merkins at the top, 5 LSS at the bottom, 5 times up and down the hill. Mosey to one of the school’s outer walls for the People’s Chair with 50 air presses. Recover. Back on the wall for PC with 50 air presses. Mosey back to launch for 2 minutes of Mary, consisting of dollies in which my cadence was too slow for Slim Fast’s liking, and 25 LBCs OYO.
MOLESKIN
Strong efforts from everyone today as the conditions felt more like May than February. Great to have Snoopy back out in the gloom and equally great to meet Laces Out. This must have been The Mouth’s first ever workout without dropping a TWSS. YHC is disappointed in this fact, and expects more next time. We learned that Lois and Sensei made a new friend while visiting Benny at the hospital. During this encounter, they adopted a posture best described as Crouching Sensei, Hidden Lois. Smokey was convinced that Snoopy and Cocktail are brothers, but alas that’s not the case. However, Cocktail does have a brother in F3 who lives in Fort Mill. YHC also recalls hearing something about The Mouth’s 2.0 suffering a “wrist boner” while snowboarding. Not certain how one goes about that, but it sounds painful. There was likely more moleskin-worthy mumblechatter, but that’s all YHC can recall.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Let’s continue the awesome level of support for Benny. He’ll need our help once he’s cleared to go home.
Contact a Pax who hasn’t posted recently and encourage them to come back out to the gloom.
Thanks to Slim Fast for taking us out, and thanks to Lois and Sensei for the opportunity to lead.
It was 5:24 when No Regerts and I pulled into Conviction’s AO, and I was surprised to see the lot scattered with HIMs looking for their weekly moderate workout. By the time 05:30 struck, there were 11 total and we were ready to roll. YHC gave a disclaimer that suggested the workout was created for the AO, not any individual and that each exercise could be easily modified to fit each man’s fitness level. With that out of the way, we were off.
Slow mosey around main parking island to loosen up the legs. Gather at the curb facing the school & line up shoulder to shoulder. The COT started with a series of High Knees from one side of the lot to the other and Butt Kickers to return to the starting position. We repeated this 3X
Circle up for COP
Now It’s Time to Get Real
Positive Characteristics: A Master number, the 11 is the most intuitive of all numbers. It is instinctual, charismatic, dynamic and capable when its sights are set on a concrete goal.
Negative Characteristics: The 11 can be anxious, shy, stressed, conflicted and scattered. When focus is not applied toward a goal, the 11 can be extremely self-sabotaging. As a Master number, the positive characteristics will turn into obstacles when not understood or used properly.
Why is this fitting? Because it accurately described the actions of the PAX despite my well-planned weinke. The exercises with the rocks reflected the “Positive Characteristics” — the exercises were instinctual, the group was charismatic and capable and the weinke was performed to perfection.
Not so for the pain stations in the bus lot. Per the description above, the PAX became stressed, conflicted and scattered despite my ability to clearly, concisely, & precisely verbally describe the instructions. The 11 clearly did not understand the vision I had in my head. For example, some pain stations had 3 people and some had 1 despite counting off in 2’s….
Regardless of the coincidental characteristics of the number 11 and the number of PAX in attendance, it was a solid effort by all who attended. If you disagree, Gypsy will refund your money.
It was an honor to lead. Keep doing great things
Well, I tried to think of something creative to do at Sparta but nothing came up. So I tried harder and harder, still nothing. Then I remembered something………………………THIS IS SPARTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let’s just run baby…….so we did.
The Thang:
As we were about to start, good ole Joker came in screeching on two wheels just in time. As someone stated, you can tell who the real runners are. They just get out the car, lace up the shoes, no stretch, let’s run. The disclaimer was given and now……………………………………..we run. Follow me.
We ran gingerly through the neighborhood on our way to Pleasant Plains Road. We ran to about the 2.25 mile mark and then turned around to head back from whence we came. In all we all covered five miles total. There was a great effort by all and encouragement all around.
Arsenal will not admit it, but he was killing it.
Mary:
Madison led us in a series of stretches:
Moleskine:
Please keep Bennie in your prayers for a speedy recovery.
Don’t forget about Brolympics this Saturday(2/24/18)
Once again, this has been a great year in F3. There has been many first time accomplishments for me that I thought I would never do. Thank you.
Shake N Bake, out!
Happy Birthday to me, happy birthday to me, I decided to Q at Thrive I feel like a dum…..my.
It’s my birthday and I have a great idea, I Q the workout at thrive because it’s my one year in F3 anniversary too. (Insert dumb guy sound here)
Pre-run:
Yes, why not other bad choices were already made why not keep going.
The Thang
We started with a quick mosey in the parking lot to then deliver the disclaimer before warming up.
SSH X 20
IW X 20
Windmill X 15
This workout will be a homage to my first day of F3 by doing (as close as possible) the same workout that got me hooked onto F3.
The field was a bit too messy so to the road adjacent to it we went. It went down as follows:
Mary:
Moleskine:
Please keep Beenie in your thoughts and prayers. Don’t forget about Bro Olympics this Saturday(2/24/18).
Also, a big thank you to all of F3. As I stated to everyone, words cannot express my appreciation for all the encouragement, leadership, prayers, cyber-bullying, and just being there to make me better. I got a lot more work to do on myself(more than physical) and F3 has made that job a lot easier. I could not have done this by myself and will not pretend that I could have. I am a man forever changed by F3.
Shake N Bake, out!
P.S. BW didn’t come because he HC for the workout.
Eleven decided their arms were only good for one thing today and that was slinging some iron. YHC did his best to deliver a painful beatdown and Q’d the workout under a 30# Ruck.
The Thang:
SSH x 20, Two-handed swing x 20
Merkin x 20, Two-handed swing x 20
Mt. climbers x 20, Two-handed swing x 20
Circuits: 3 sets 12 or AMRAP up to 12
Goblet Squat, Good Morning
Snatch, Overhead Press (two handed)
Deadlift to upright row to overhead press, Calf Raises
Diamond Merkins, Lawnmower
Single arm high-pull, one arm swing
Burnout Sets: Reps go 20 &5, 15 &10, 10 & 15, 5 & 20
two-handed swings / curls
up-right rows / tricep extensions
10 squats
10 good mornings
Moleskinny: Good showing today, saw some faces that I haven’t seen in a while. Including (but not limited to): Fletch, Tackling Dummy, and Prohibition. Maybe I need to make the rounds a little more often. Mumblechatter was looking strong this morning when YHC didn’t have the volume pumped up enough for the pax. Comments were made about the size of the speaker vs the volume output and yet somehow they ended there and didn’t veer off into the gutter. Maybe we are a classy group after all … on second thought no we’re not. YHC didn’t want to wake the neighbors with such awesome tunes. Once the workout was underway mumblechatter died out quickly. Must have been those three sets of 12 (or was it 12 sets of 3?) Pax were crushing it today,
Since when did Meathead become more popular with the runners than Devil’s Turn? #RunningIsBoring
Thanks to Voodoo, Witch Doctor, High Tide, my job, and my alarm clock this week for letting me Q. Always a pleasure to be home and to lead my favorite workout.
Announcements: Bro-lympics Saturday 02/24, Run-Jen-Run in 10 days get registered, Rock Zero need’s Q’s
YHC had the takeout today
7 PAX needed some flexibility and showed up to the Cub Scout Hut for the latest round of Gumby. Some pre-ran to warm up while others came in hot. After a delayed disclaimer and our devotional, the music was cued up and we were ready to roll
THE THANG:
A quick warm up to get the legs active: butt-kicks, toy solider and gates.
This morning we concentrated on groin, IT band, hamstrings and calves. We stuck to basic deep stretches, holding for about 30 seconds each stretch and repeating several of our favorite, like pigeon and ended with our devotional.
MOLESKIN:
The morning began with a rousing discussion about the benefits of partner stretches. Then somehow the mumblechatter shifted to marveling at the size of my weinke. Although neither was utilized in this morning’s edition of Gumby, I am sure there will come a time when both are needed.
It was great to see Picasso join the regulars of Gumby. He was so inspired by the Q that he post ran the workout. That may be a first for F3.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Bro-Olympics is only 2 days away. Sign up. Weddington High School this Saturday February 24th
DEVOTIONAL:
God made you! You were fashioned in His own image! You were made in the image and likeness of the Creator. God had a purpose in making you. His primary purpose is that you would have fellowship with Him. If man does not have fellowship with God, he is lost, confused, and bewildered. Since he does not find his place, he has a sense of not fitting. There are thousands of people who admit and confess that they are unhappy. Economic security, recreation, pleasure, and a good community in which to live have not brought about the peace and happiness that they expected. The reason is that man was created in the image of God and cannot find complete rest, happiness, joy, and peace until he comes back to God.
PRAYRE FOR THE DAY
Help me this day, Father, to tell others of the fellowship that can be theirs. Your love will enable me.
Posting this on behalf of Snuka.
Gathered in Parking Lot at 5:15 Temperature was unseasonable warm in the 60’s. Was nice to wear short sleeves and no hat. First time Que for me in F3. I was sure of the exercises I wanted to perform that morning. We had the usual large crowd for this site. 18 were counted. Got a few tips from Mermaid (the seasoned veteran of F3). Gave disclaimer and off we went.
COP:
Ran down Little Ave and eventually came to shopping center at the corner of Hwy 51 and Carmel Rd. Warmed up with jerkins, side straddle hops and LBC’s. Little did I know that I was not announcing each exercise correctly. Heard a few jeers from the gallery!! More on that later.
Thang:
Divided into partners with each one running up the opposite stair case and when meeting , performing 10 merkins, (1st time), 10 Freddie’s (2nd time) and 10 Burpee’s (3rd time). After 3 revolutions, waited in the plank position
We preceded down Hw 51 to the picnic benches in from of CC High School. We proceeded with 10 jump ups, 10 dips and 10 durkins. Did this for 3 revolutions. Arms started getting tired!!
We then made our way to the big parking garage. Starting from beginning, we ran up the short ramp and did 5 merkins at each corner before reaching the top.
After a shorts rest we performed suicides. (brings back high school memories). Sprinted for 1/3 of the length of parking deck (back), 2/3 (back). 100% and back. After one, decided we could do 1 more suicide.
When done, we still had about 10 minutes to spare. Decided we would do more merkins, LBC’s and Freddie’s ect. At this point, I realized I was not properly announcing each exercise. Got a little help from Chelms and Paper Jam. Correct procedure is “Starting position, move, in cadence, exercise”.
Back to starting point. Had about 30 seconds to some more Burpees. Done, finally. My first Q complete.!
Thanks to several guys who gave me some pointers for next time Q. Need to watch video on F3 web site. Will definitely be better prepared and informed on my next Q. Will be Anvil on March 21!
Announcements:
Run Jen Run 10k coming in early March.
Jennings Palmer has more treatments and will still have a bone marrow transplant. Family at St. Jude’s. Keep praying for continued progress and God’s strength for the entire family.
Closed with prayer- Chelms
When the call went out that Dromedary was going to be leaderless, YHC from the Northern Territory saw an opportunity to rush down across the border for some UC territorial assault. So, with my best Shakespeare impression, “Once more unto the breach dear friends…” – I jumped into the fray as their morning Q. With a Bratwurst and Tuck’s humid Pre-Run (or as Tuck put it – just sweaty people) along with 15 other men for 17 total – we set off to conquer the pit of misery (actually the plush grass of the practice football fields).
War Tactics:
War Journal:
Upcoming Skirmishes:
16 of the very finest in all of F3 (not just South Charlotte) gathered for another rendition of Anvil. It was easy – relatively speaking (like compared to a marathon). Proper disclaimer given as Q recently “Watched” an F3 pod cast (more later) and we headed out.
The Thang:
Mosey to other side of parking lot for some COP – Slow lunges X10, Merkins X10, Stagger Right X10, Stagger Left X10, CDD X10, Mountain Climbers X10, Slow Squats X10.
Head over to the pavilion for some non-running work. 100 decline merkins, 200 dips, and 300 squats (break up into sets as you see fit).
Down to the field for the main event – Modified Beast (only 5 rounds)
Run down the field stopping three times at the soccer goals to perform 10 of called exercise, touch far fence, and head back to start but stop again at each soccer goal for 10 of called exercise at each goal. Threw in some Mary after each round to allow the Six to catch their breath.
Mosey over to the rock pile and grab a decent size rock for COP
Mosey back to launch point and finish with 30 seconds of burpees
Naked moleskin:
The Q was thoroughly teased about the robust disclaimer I gave (I was worried several of the pax might not be able to handle my workout). I mentioned I had “watched” a F3 podcast on proper disclaimers and was teased some more about “watching”. It was on the internet and I used a browser to “listen” so technically I was watching and listening. Whatever
Great to see Snowflake out since it’s been a long time since he posted at Centurion. Something about a better workout now on Friday morning somewhere else but we all know that is not possible so it must be dementia setting in. Good mix of old timers and relative new comers with one FNG. John Van Horton (hope I got that right) was brought out by Dora and said he was from Russia. We knew Drago had been taken and couldn’t recall Drago’s coach so we went with Mickey (Rocky’s coach). Afterward, I was thinking thru this and came up with many alternatives – Fake News, Seige (Stalingrad), Comrade, Tundra, Gulag, Czar. I’m open to changes if the PAX likes any of these or has another suggestion – I think we have 24 hours to change it. Problem is most of these might draw unwanted attention from the FBI and we (well, Purple Haze and Run Stopper) don’t want that kind of attention.
The combo sets of 100, 200, 300 were supposed to be done when the first guy reached the total. I wasn’t even counting because I thought Rachel would be faster. I’m pretty sure I did 120, 230, and 350.
Announcements:
Run Jen Run 10k coming up in early March so sign up and get out there.
Great news for Jennings Palmer (Bout Time’s son) but he has more treatments and will still have a bone marrow transplant. Keep praying for continued progress and God’s strength for the entire family.
As always, privilege and an honor to lead you guys this am