Side Straddle Hops

Nemo was back on the Q and looking to get the heart rate up during this traditional boot camp style beat down.

EC was strong for Deadbolt, Nemo, 187, Axe, Peeping Tom, UTI and Lipstick

Warm Up: Jog around soccer fields and circled up for Good Mornings, Fazio Arm Circles forward and reverse, Goofballs, Arm Stretch
The Workout: On the jog to the lower lot where we set up on the benches for 3 sets (1st 2 sets all ICx15, last set ICx20) of Tempo Dips – SSH – Shoulder Taps – LBCs – Nipplers.  Recovered on the jog around the lot between sets.  On the jog back down the road towards Optimist Farm we stopped at bottom of greenway.  Split in 2 groups.  Group 1 was on the run up the hill to touch fence at back corner of soccer fields and return.  Group 2 was SSH the whole time.  Each group made the run 2x.  On the jog back to the start.
Mary: Strong round of plank-o-rama
Announcements: Countoff was 12, Name-o-rama, discussed new AO set to start next Tue at Harris Teeter parking lot – great leadership Peeping Tom.  Deadbolt assisting family friends in Wallace who are dealing with very bad flood damage and he is rallying to make a trip there to deliver gas/money/supplies and a helping hand.
Prayer: For all dealing with Florence, Clay and Crablegs

Breach still looking for a couple more to add to his Tuna Run Team

Good luck to those running the Police 10k Sat

Keep an eye on facebook for many opportunities we as F3 can do to support Florence recovery

Post-AO chatter included recognition of the effort by Roger Roger stepping up and volunteering his time and skills as a pilot to help deliver supplies down east

Lexicon fun at PT

Warm Up: jog around the tennis courts and circle up for side straddle hops, imperial walkers, hillbillies, good mornings, and bat wings.
The Workout: line up and make your way across the parking lot by BLIMP, only moving forward on the lunges

once on the other side pickup the 6 and begin the Bataan death march using a 4×4 instead of burpees. While marching alternate between high knees and butt kickers when the leader changes.  All 18 made it through the 4×4 and back to the front.
Mary: Bruce lee in cadence and 5 rounds of Absolution for good measure.
Announcements: new leadership coming to PT, the Odyssey CSAUP, hurricane relief efforts through donations and air drops, new AO National treasure (formerly Purple Cobra)
Prayer: multiple friends with cancer, hurricane victims, relief efforts, and to be better men, husbands, fathers and sons

Hill Repeats for the King

Warm Up: Side Straddle Hops, Good Mornings, High Knees, Butt Kickers, Skipping (whee)

The Workout:Jog to the base of “Bridgewater Hill”, 3x Hill Repeats on “Bridgewater Hill”, Mozy to the next spot for some repeats, 2x Repeats of “Powerline Sprint” with a run/walk intermission around Well Spring Dr back to the start.  We ceremoniously lost Lipstick again.  Rumor has it someone near the Bridgewater Pool may be dealing with a rather large “dog” dropping today…

Mary: Jog back to Ting where it all started

Announcements: HSPD 10k this weekend, WoodCreek Blood Drive could use some volunteers (no blood donation required) – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090945afa62aa0f49-woodcreek

Prayer: Prayers for Clay (pre-schooler fighting cancer), Brickhouse is on the job hunt, those dealing with the Florence aftermath, Mortar who will soon be enlisting in the Marine Corps

I just watched Janikowski kick a field goal

4 Pax braved the lightning storm to try to throw  down a complete murph

Warm Up: 1 mile
The Workout: Pax started out with the goal of 100 pull-ups, 200 merkins, and 300 squats. Modified mid way through to and took the shelter for safety concerns. Instead of pull-ups Pax added LBCs to the mix.
Mary:
Announcements: Odyssey 10/20, Police 10K 9/22
Prayer: Dauber’s wife had surgery this morning. Those in eastern North Carolina.

In the Wake of Flo Jo

Pax of 24 posted in the Wake of Hurricane Florence (Flo Jo)

Wake of Flo Jo

Lipstick and Yogurt Q’d the main event, filling for regular Q’s Emeril and Chips.

EC: Lipstick, Deadbolt, 187, Roger Roger, Chips, Warbucks, Skidmark, Crosby, and Pablo.

Warm Up: Lipstick led warmups with good mornings x15, side straddle hops x25, dips x15, and mountain climbers—with runs in between.

The Workout: With the Pax warmed up for “running,” Lipstick introduced “Bear Crawl suicides” at the ramp. After partnering up, first partner sprinted in a bear crawl to the third light pole and ran on hind legs back down, while second partner did Merkins. Then the pair switched. Lipstick had the Pax rinse and repeat for at least another two sets of light poles, mixing in squats instead of Merkins at the bottom. Lipstick ended the first half of the workout with a Pax sprint to the top of the ramp.

Yogurt kicked off the second half with dips on the short wall. Some of the 24 Pax kindly adjusted because space was tight. Then, quickly back down the ramp for 21 genuine sit ups, with partner holding feet. Switch. Sprint back to the top like Flo Jo. Yogurt attempted to keep the Pax in cadence with patty-cake Merkins, with limited success. Certainly each pair did at least 20! Back down the ramp. Partner carry half way up, switch. 10 count rest at top.

Mosey to the back straightaway in the park. Shoulder taps x25. Short run down the hill. Crawl bear about 50 feet. Run the long way back to COT area.

Mary: Tight Mary with 21 LBCs

Announcements: HS Police 10k Run on Saturday 9/22. CarPex CSAUP 10/20

Prayers: Brickhouse seeking job, everyone affected by Hurricane Florence, especially Dead Bolt’s family friends who are facing rising waters today. Special thanks to Chips for “volunteering” to lead the COT prayer. Always does good work there.

Sunday Super Soaker- 8 PAX ‘Getting it Done’ at AGS

With the continued rain and wind gusts still making their way through South Wake, YHC traveled in ‘Knight Rider’ to scope out an alternative route the day before to avoid Bass Lake, and keep us on the pavement and out of the mud.  As I was traveling down Salem Ridge Rd, I came upon WebEx returning from the Lake, who reaffirmed that the alternate route was the right decision. With that confirmation, the route was completed and word was sent the night before that ‘Any Given Sunday’ was open for business. The post received a few ‘SC’s,’ a contemplating ‘Batman’ gif, and a newer version of an HC- which is a cross between an SC and an HC–“Planning to be there”.. I’m fairly certain there is opportunity for a lexicon on this one, if not one already.

This morning’s run offered the standard run of 6 miles starting at 6am, along with an option for an extra 2-3mi route that would start at 5:30am for those wanting some extra road work. On my way to plant the Shovel Flag, a red F150 rolled up and knew this morning was gonna start with a quick 2-3 miles with a rested Skidmark. True to form, 5:30 hit and we made our way on the standard Cletus EC route down Main Street and then back up Raleigh to Grigsby to Stinson. On the way up Raleigh St, was met first by Banana Seat heading in the opposite direction for miles, along with the duo of Bernie and Brexit.  YHC stopped at 2 mi to stretch, while Skidmark continued for an additional mile around the Womble fields. More PAX started to roll in about 5:50- Dusty, DawgPound, and Norm, and were eventually joined by those getting in the extra 2-3miles. Six o’clock hit and it was go time. Started the warm-up as follows:

Warm Up: Light Jogs- length of the tennis court lot X 2, alternating skips, butt kickers, high knees. Toe Walks\Heel Walks 30 paces. Circle up for hacky sacks, figure 4 leg stretches x10 per leg, Michael Phelps.

The Workout: 6+ Mile Scout Run with periodic circle backs to pick up the six. Route- Up Stinson, Rt on Bass Lake Rd, Lft on Salem Ridge, Lft on Linksland, Lft on Holly Springs Rd, Lft on Raleigh St. Lft on Grigsby, Lft on Stinson to fields to finish with a standard figure 8. Big shout out to all brothers this morning battling the elements of wind and rain and picking up the 6.

Not to be outdone by Dauber’s bathroom performance last week, Skidmark turned to YHC at Linksland and expressed an urgent need to find ‘a John.’ He had a more ‘elaborate’ category of ‘John’ in mind than the woods or a porta-potty, and was seen picking up the pace to Lowe’s Supermarket up Holly Springs Rd.  Remaining PAX made their way up Holly Springs Road back to Womble. As we ventured down Raleigh St., an extra gust of wind raced by us in the form of Skidmark, looking 10lbs lighter and running at a sub 8 pace. He later confirmed negative splits for the last 3 miles. Ain’t gonna lie, there is a lot to be said about a mid-run ‘dump.’ Never experienced one, but based on what I’ve witnessed over the last 3 months by several PAX, I am finding alot of truth in it.

Mary: Stationary Stretches- R over L\L over R x2 for 10 counts, Downward Dog calf stretches R over L\L over R ankle x2 5 counts, Feet walked up another inch still in Downward Dog for alternating calf stretches holding for 5 counts. R and L arm\tricep stretches

Announcements: HS Police 10K next week

Prayer: Continued prayers for those friends, family members, and residents on the coast and neighboring areas impacted by the storm. Prayers for healing as the rebuild as a result of this devastating event.

What Hurricane?

Warm Up: SSH IC, Arm circles, cotton pickers, mtn climbers, standard merkins

The Workout: PAX lined up to perform a modified Beast.  6 Merkins then bear crawl to the next line, rinse and repeat until PAX reached the center column.

Modified Tabata – 20 seconds work, 15 seconds rest.  Alternate cycles of jump rope and slam ball for 2 rounds through.

Cut a deck of cards in half.  Spades = burpeess, clubs = air squats, diamonds = WWIIs, hearts = merkins.

Back under the main shelter.  Linkin Park up on the playlist.  Wall squats for the verses, Balls to the Wall for the choruses.

Lined up at the bottom of the shelter lunge walked to the top, broad jumped back to the bottom.  Recovery walk to the top.

Thunder on the playlist.  Everytime “Thunder” was mentioned, PAX performed  a monkey humper.

Mary: WWIIs, supine freddy mercury, superman, heels to heaven, there could be more but this Q cannot remember.  Train on the playlist.  Plank was held and rotated through left and right arm up, chill cut same thing with hip dips, then back to regular to finish it up.

Announcements: Darby organizing a ruck.  Possibly an overnight ruck prior to Veterans Day to meet up at a location an then continue into the morning.

Prayer: safety for those in the path of this storm and those who are dealing with the after effects.

Florence, 80s Hip Hop and Burpees; Life doesn’t get better

9 Members of the Crazy Ivan Pax braved the wind to do a Burpee base workout.  Thank you Emeril for the Men’s Health Article!!  Midget suggested some Bobby Brown and 80’s Hip Hop Music so it was played until Mary.

Warm Up:

Lap around the Soccer fields
Fazio Arm Circles Forward
Fazio Arm Circles Backward
Imperial Walker Squats
Good Mornings
Daisy Pickers

The Workout:

Kettlebells where placed in the middle of the Shelter.  Pax split up one group went to the rock wall the other to the open end of the shelter.

Countdown from 5 Burpees to 1 Burpee.  The Burpee though was a Tuck Jump Burpee.  After you did the 5 Burpee you bear crawled to the middle.  Grab a Bell and Did 15 Standing Chest Press Squeezing the bell in your hands.  Then you bear crawled to the other side and did 4 Tuck Jump Burpees.  Repeat down to 1 Tuck Jump Burpee.

Countdown from 5 Burpees to 1 Burpee.  The Burpee though was a Plan Jack Burpee where you did at least 3 plank jacks.  After you did the 5 Burpee you bear crawled to the middle.  Grab a Bell and Did 10 Goblet Squats.  Then you bear crawled to the other side and did 4 Plank Jack Burpees.  Repeat down to 1 Plank Jack Burpee.

Next all the bells where moved to the Burpee locations.  You then did 5 Kettlebell Deadlift High Pull Burpees and Gorilla walked to the other end.  You did 5 more Kettlebell Deadlift High Pull Burpees.  Repeat as you count down.  We stopped at 3 for Midgets Special Song.

Next it was Bobby Brown “My Prerogative”.  Staring in Mountain Climber position you mountain climb until Bobby said “Prerogative”  then you did a Burpee and got back into mountain climber

Mary:

Canoe Shoulder Pulses
Homer to Marge
Right Leg over Left Knee Crunch
Left Leg over Right Knee Crunch
Box Cutters
Low Slow Flutter
LBCs

Did some final stretching so this Q could stretch out his hips.

Announcements:

New AO Starting September 25th at the Harris Teeter at Sunset and Holly Springs Road.  Name is finalized but wasn’t announced.  Q will be Crazy Ivan’s own Peeping Tom.

Prayer:

Crab legs, Clay, all without power.

Stay away from trees

Florence couldn’t keep 6 men from posting at Cletus.

 

Warm Up: some stairs at the pavillion and then mosey to the back parking lot. 10x Imperial Walkers, 10x hillbillies, 15x Good morning, 21x SSH.
The Workout: mosey down stinson where there is a road on the left. 7’s with burpees at the top and merkins at the bottom. End of run was by crosby’s house.

Back to parking lot for some lunges and bearcrawl before mosey to the tennis court.

Jack Webb’s at the tennis courts 1:3.

Mary: all pax 5 count with 1 cadence count to 10 of boat canoes.

Announcements: CSAUP Oct 20, Beer Mile 10/13

Prayer: Crablegs, safety for thoe at the coast

Florence met Murph.

2 pax weren’t scared by Florence (just a good breeze at this hour) and came out for a pre-Cletus Murph.

Warm Up:

1st mile
The Workout:

100 pull ups

200 merkins

300 squats
Mary:

2nd mile
Announcements:

None
Prayer:

None