Happy Father’s Day…Easy Like Sunday Morning

On any given Sunday, sometimes YHC reserves the right to switch things up from time to time. Pre-blasted a 4mi bootcamp instead of a standard 6ish mile route. Alot of PAX logging tons of Rune miles and finding that U-Turn has always been the main weekend draw, so a nice easy bootcamp to close out the week from time to time is always a good option. We did this last month to some good reviews so being that it was Father’s Day, it just made sense to offer up something special.

Rolled into the parking lot to see some cars already parked. We had the Cupidmobile, but he appeared to already be on his way based on some EC exchanges on Slack with Vasoline. Fanny Pack’s car was parked, but didn’t see him at first until he emerged from the shadows. Fresh off of some vacation, he was looking to get re-released into the wild after a significant week long hiatus from the gloom. May as well start with some EC.

YHC planted the flag and informed Fanny that I’d be good for about a mile, but had to be honest, I needed to save some energy for what was planned this morning. Informed him I’d roll with him to Rogers Street, but then would need to turn back as I had a few things to scope out. He continued on and YHC turned back to Womble, but not before seeing Vasoline and Cupid strolling at a nice pace in the opposite direction.

My original plan for this morning’s bootcamp had us doing some warm ups in the old Ivan lot and then continuing a run to Sugg Farm for some typewritters at that steel fence at the entrance. That plan quickly dissipated as I made my way back to the Womble lot as I saw an empty Hunt Community Center lot on the way back. With this area in play, we’d be sacrificing a little mileage this morning, but definitely up’ing the beatdown value of the workout.

With about 5 minutes left before go time, some additional cars came rolling in along with the PAX finishing their EC routes. Wallaby- a first timer to AGS, then Oboe. Out of no where, Bernie comes rolling in. Been a while since I’ve seen Bernie at AGS and good to see him out there this morning.

YHC greeted PAX, wished everyone a Happy Father’s Day and went right to work at 6am.

Warm Up: Brisk mosey to the back Womble lot via the left side of the soccer fields. Circled up for some SSH X25. As we finished those up, Nemo decided to join us a little late and you know what happens next… 10 Burpees OYO. Brisk jog to the center speed bump and back to the start. Good Mornings X10, Prisoner Squats X10, followed by a brisk mosey to the other side of the lot. Circled up for some Fazios X10 F\B, Seal Claps X10 IC, Overhead Claps X 10. Brisk mosey around the back corner to the other side of the island to the mid point and then back to the corner. Imperial Walkers X 10, brisk mosey to the far end for some Hillbillies X10, followed by some more prisoner Squats X10. Formed one single line and proceeded on an Indian Run to the rock pile that abuts the baseball fields.

The Workout:

Womble Baseball Lot

Everyone grab a rock, one you feel comfortable curling and extending. Asked Nemo his kids ages. 14 and 12 I believe, so advised PAX to put the rock down. Right hand on the rock, 14 Merkins, Left hand, 14 Merkins, Right hand, 12 Merkins, Left Hand, 12 Merkins. Next some Tricep Extensions X14 and then X12. Asked Fanny his kids ages and believe he said 8 and 10, so we did some curls X10 and then X8.  At that point, I think Nemo mentioned that he hoped remaining PAX had kids between the ages of 2 and 3.

Cusacked to the far end of the lot and did squats X10 and then on their six for some low slow flutter with rocks behind head. Cusacked back to the rock pile and returned the rocks. Formed a single line and called for another Indian run back to Stinson and then into the Hunt Community Center lot. Got to the flags at the entrance of the Hunt Center and did some Sumo Squat Jumps X10.

Hunt Center

8 PAX formed two lines of 4. Here’s where my earlier idea came into play. Two lines of 4 would form for some indian bear crawls that spanned the length of the lot. Line would proceed with everyone bear crawling with the guy in back double timing the pace of his crawl to make it to the front. Did a back in forth of the lot (everyone getting a turn and a Michael Phelps in between sets).

PAX were soaked and turned out to be a brilliant idea in a twisted and sadistic kind of way. Called for PAX to form a single line again, this time scout running to up Stinson, left on Rogers, and then to the upper deck parking lot behind City Hall.

Upper Deck Parking Lot

PAX lined up and at that point knew Wallaby had 3 2.0’s so asked some ages and before we knew it we did sets of standard merkins, wide grip merkins, and diamond merkins (as they were all girls and diamonds are a girls best friend). Mosey’ed to the far end of the lot and performed one more set with a mosey back to the far end. Then instructed PAX to the OBGYN Reserved parking slots for some Derkins X10 and People Chair with Overhead Claps X10 IC. Rinse Repeat X8, because well…YHC’s 2.0’s are 10 and 8.

Called for the single line again and asked for an Indian Run to the rock pile next to the Library.

Library Hill

Asked PAX to pick a rock that was somewhat flat, but something they felt comfortable curling, squating, and extending. Also asked PAX to find an accountability partner. Cusacked the rocks to the top of the traffic circle at the top of Library Hill.

PAX at the top would perform 50 Curls, 50 Extensions, 50 Squats (Total Team), while the other PAX would run down Library Hill to the pool lot and then back up to relieve their partner and finish up their half of the exercises, while their partner did the same up and back run up the hill.

The reason for the flat rock was simple.. For this next installment, PAX at top would plank hold with rock on their back, while their partner ran down Library Hill to West Elm and then back up. Switch. Rinse. Repeat.

Cusack’d rocks back to the pile but performed some extensions and curls on the way before returning.

Single Line reformed and we were off with a final Scout run back to Womble. Great push by all PAX, and only was 4 mins over schedule and 3.62mi total.

Mary: Bernie 2.0 inspired stretches in 7 and 4 counts Right over Left, Left over Right, Pigeon Stretches.

Announcements: Rune- get your miles
T-Claps (Recognition): Wallaby for his first AGS post and also realizing after the fact that AGS is a 1-hour workout, not 45min. Way to push through! All PAX posting on Father’s Day and putting some work in.
Prayer: All PAX on this special Father’s Day. Those battling health issues, families near and far.

Happy 4th F3 Anniversary LipSync

FNGs:  Welcome Ryan Burnette (George’s son) – Pong – He started off in Mutiny and then hung out with the Red October PAX in the shelter area.  Hope you feel better Pong.  Please come back.

Warm Up:  Fonzie Executed SSH, Frankensteins, Sir Fazio, HB, IW, merkins for both PAX from Mutiny and Red October.

The Workout:  PAX executed multiple exercises using dumbbells, kettlebells and TRX straps.  Gump loved the straps!  Lots of reps with weights ranging from 16-25 lbs.  Exercises included:  Tricep curls, bicep curls, GP, Leg ups on wall, farmer’s carry, etc.

Added exercises from our six including nipplers, chest presses, straight arm extensions, skull crushers, 6 inches.

 

I recorded a video (will try to add to this post)  inspired by Peeping Tom.  File (video) too big to add.

 

Mary:  Joined Mutiny HIM for some boat canoes, burpees, and pickle pounders.

Announcements:  mulch this weekend.  RUUN.

T-Claps (Recognition):  Norm ran a bunch of EC last week (5X?) and had a killer last mile today (sub 730 Pace).  Huge shout out for LipSync celebrating FOUR years of F3!  We are all better because of you!

Prayer:  Praise for successful medical test/lab results for PAX family members; unspoken.

No case of the Monday’s at Paradise City!

I don’t know how you started your Monday but 9 HIM set their week up for success by starting at Paradise City. We got our 3 mile minimum in. We got wet (humidity was at 105%). We got stronger. We got through it all without Dawgpound messing up my Q! Lets go…

FNGs: nope

EC: Dawgpound, Dumbo, Emeril, Pablo, Pikachu

Warm Up: SSH, Good Morning, Windmill, Fazio Arm circle F/R, Merkins, Squats

The Workout: Today we took a field trip to the green way across the street. PAX traveled to and from in a scout run. Once through the first section of the green way, PAX started in the cul de sac at the top of the hill with 10 LBC (in cadence). Run to the bottom of the hill and do 5 star jumps on the bridge then back to the top of the hill. Rinse and repeat as many times as you can. Scout run back to the flag for Mary. You could tell the legs were tired…the return pace was considerably slower than the outbound pace.

Mary: Merkin, Big Boy Sit Ups, Homer to Marge, Low Slow Flutter, Box Cutters

Announcements: Mulch Bass Lake (because we lead out front and not from behind)

T-Claps (Recognition): Runners are RUNEing. Stay healthy!!!

Prayer: Skidmark, Natty Ice, Martini

YHC took us out. It is always a pleasure to lead you men. I feel strongest in the middle of that circle surrounded by you HIM! I’ll try to do better next time.

Round Trip for 2 at DT

During my 3 years I have been Q for some of the quieter AOs. Mookie and I were just discussing this at AGS. The lonely early days of Crazy Ivan and DT, and even some slower times over at Disney. On a few occasions I have been “Pax of 1”. I was thankful this morning as I was heading back in from solo EC to see Cowboy in the lot and ready to work. I needed the accountability. He told me he almost headed over to the much more popular Mon morning option, and I told him if he had I might have half-assed my way through a shortened workout and headed home early. Still recovering from vacation, and also reeling from Mookie’s bootcamp style AGS, I really needed someone to keep me accountable for a full and strong workout this morning.

FNGs: Nope
Warm Up: Quick jog around the traffic circles, double checked the lot to see if we had any late arrivals, then hit the parking deck for some quick w/u Good Mornings, Michael Phelps, SSH
The Workout: We did the following 3 times through:

Pacers – start with hand on wall, run at a race finish pace and hold all the way through far end of deck, return on the jog. Did this 4 times. Not looking for all out sprint, just holding an aggressive race pace.

Shoulders – did the following with arms up the whole time and 10 count holds between each: fazio forward, fazio reverse, seal claps, overhead claps. Start and end with a 10 count hold for a total of 5 10 count holds. Did this 1 time.

SSH/merkins – stealing a very small sample set from a Goggins workout, SSH ICx20, drop for 10 merkins. Did this 3 times.

Mary: 2 times – LBC ICx30, Homer to Marge, 6 inch hold 10 count to a low slow flutter ICx10
Announcements: None
T-Claps (Recognition): Cowboy and I both pushed ourselves this morning, great focus and solid work
Prayer: Talked about the state of the world and YHC took us out

Covid-Delayed Abe 1 Year Anniversary

FNGs: none
Warm Up: SSH x 15, Hillbillies x 10, Imperial Walkers x 10, Fazio arm circles – 10 front, 10 back, Overhead claps x 10
The Workout: We started with a couple of the exercises I remember from my first post. Moseyed over to the pit. Bear crawl up the steps, stopping at each platform for three Murkins. Squat hold at the top for the 6. Rinse and repeat for a total of three rounds.
Next, moseyed over to the grassy hill at the back of the pit. Run up to the top, exercise, run to the bottom, exercise. Repeat. Top had 10 dips, 10 Urkins and 10 Durkins. Bottom had 10 WWIIs, 10 LBCs.
Moseyed around to the other side of the Hunt Center for a train. Pax took up plank in a parking spot. The first Pax on the end did 10 murkins and then ran down to the end of the group. The next Pax then did 10 murkins, etc. 3 rounds of this and we moved on.
Moseyed over to the rock pile for curls, chest presses and tricep extensions. Round of 15, then 10 and then 5. Returned rocks.
On our way back for Mary, we stopped at the picnic area for some more urkins, durkins and dips.
Mary: Back at the tennis courts for Mary, we did two rounds of popcorn Mary. At least two calls for burpees.
Announcements: Sign up to help spread mulch at Bass Lake. 2 hour time slots on Saturday mornings for the next few months.
T-Claps (Recognition): Special T-Claps to Yogurt for getting me out for my first post and Elton, one of our newest Pax (started last Friday), for joining and going strong!
Prayer: Martini, Pablo and Oboe for losses in their families. The nation for perseverance and wisdom.

Ultimate @ Thunder – 17Jun20

FNGs:

None 🙁
Warm Up:

Mosey over to the pit. Circle up for SSH x10 IC, Daisy Pickers x10 IC, Frankenstein’s x10 IC.

The Workout:

Split into teams for Ultimate frisbee. First ¼ of the game 3x Merkins per drop, second ¼ 1x burpee, third ¼ 1x Turkish getup, fourth ¼ no exercise penalty.

Mary:

Not today.
Announcements:

Mulching at Bass Lake starts this Saturday and continues each Saturday until we finish.
T-Claps (Recognition):

Hardy & Florence – those guys are legit at Ultimate.
Prayer:

Baby Day. Pax suffering from loss.

Foggy U-turn

FNGs: none
Warm Up: Good morning, SSH x 20, Merkins x 20, IW’s x 10, Hillibillies x 10, various stretching
The Workout: PAX of 20 for 5+ miles this Saturday morning through the fog.  Numerous PAX picking up the 6 along the way, nice work!
Mary: none
Announcements: sign up for mulch at Bass Lake
T-Claps (Recognition):
Prayer: Martini, Skidmark and M healthy baby and for Natty Ice’s M.

Carpex Surprise!

FNGs: None

https://youtu.be/ambOzSEYA7Q

Announcements:  Mulch at Bass Lake – limit it to 5 at a time.
T-Claps (Recognition):  Juneteenth.
Prayer:  Families in F3.  BLM.

Wahoo took us out.

Have you lost your mind?

Today was my first Q as AO Site Lead for Disney. It’s an honor to take this location over. It’s got a long history of beat downs and just the space you have to work with is unmatched to any other AO in SW. Overhearing conversations last week, and picking up from my last Q here that was character themed, I listened to Dawg talking about the street artists at the Park… Let’s see what we can do with that…

FNGs: NADA
Warm Up: Quick Mosey, Good Morning, SSH, Frankenstein, Sir Fazio, Overhead Claps, Seal Claps. Let’s go.
The Workout:

1st Stop: The Bowl – Q split the PAX down the middle and groups were instructed to up one side 5 merkins, down and up the other 5 merkins – That’s 1.  Continue to 5 for a total of 50 Merkins.

Regroup and form 1 line for Bataan Death March. (Those unfamiliar – Leader sprints out from line, runs to back, as he passes the line the next person up sprints out, and so on and so on..) Continued to the large lot at the School. As we made our way through the lot, Q called out corner locations as landmarks.

2nd Stop: Circle in front of the school. Count off by 2’s.

Group 1 – Plank walk around the circle curb; Group 2 – 3 corners as a group in the parking lot – Counterclockwise. Corner 1 10 Star Jumps, Corner 2 10 Squats, Corner 3 10 Plank Jacks IC.

Switch & Repeat following clockwise

Group Moved to adjacent circle’s curb – Crab walk around the circle – 3 moves, 3 baby-dips. Group 2 Back around the parking lot again for same exercises above. This is where shit hit the fan…. Everyone started complaining and I thought my plans would go off the rails… (Note to first-time Q’s. When people start bitching you usually have a stellar thang going…. Work through it… Press on…) Both groups did some level of modification and some picked up on my plans and supported with a mosey around the circle!

I tried, Hidden Mickey!

 

Enough of that. Mosey back to the flag

 

Mary: WWI x20, LBC x20 IC, 6 inch hold 10 counts (x3), LSF IC x20, HND.
Announcements:
T-Claps (Recognition): Flo-Jo. Dude powered through the first traffic circle. I think he was the only one to make it all the way around with no break!
Prayer: YHC took us out

Easing Back Into Speed

FNGs: n/a
Warm Up: A Skips, B Skips, Karaokes, Side Jumps, Lunge jumps, alternating 10 merkins and 10 LBCs
The Workout: On the track – 2x Run 400m, 800m, 300m intervals with 200m jog as rest. First set at 24-25 sec per 100m, second set at 23 sec per 100m.

Tiger claws and Leg swings between and after each set.
Mary: 5 x Accelerators for 60m

Announcements: Mulching going on at bass lake
T-Claps (Recognition):
Prayer: Friends struggling with depression during the pandemic.