Q Tour rolled back into Fuquay this morning. Fresh off a Dawgpound beatdown at Paradise City the day before, YHC found himself in a tough spot this morning. Not only did I have Q at The Nest this morning, but Q at a place that was very unfamiliar and with some noticeable soreness. This morning YHC would be leading with a nagging hip issue which was self-inflicted in YHC’s attempt to turn Emeril salty during our 4-man Indian Run yesterday. YHC knew better, and to be honest it doesn’t take much to turn Emeril salty, but DawgPound said to push ourselves and unfortunately overachieved.

Arrived super early to Falcon Park only to scope out the grounds and start to piece together the workout in real time on walk through. Planted the flag and was amazed at how well lit this park was and just the significant number of possibilities. After I had chalked up the main lot, I see a car roll in carrying Fumunga. He was gonna fly solo on EC this morning as YHC was looking to limit the running this morning and focus on some stretches before the others rolled in. He took off, probably made it to Raleigh and back in the 30 minutes he had before the Main Event.

About 10 minutes later, Farva rolled in. YHC had indicated that this was his first visit and curious as to The Nest’s unique features. Farva as if taking on the role of Mr. Rourke from Fantasy Island welcomed me to The Nest with a jog around the AO, with specific stops surrounding the Park. He took me across the street to Fuquay Middle School, complete with some nice steps for bear crawling, which lead to an open platform area, perfect for this morning’s warm up. The area also had some nice railings for rail slides. All great items for future Q’s.

Looped back across the street and onto the backside of the park, with the playground on the left and several shelters, one with picnic tables overlooking a large open amphitheater  field, perfect for some ultimate frisbee as well. There is also a large baseball field and additionally rock and brick walls to put your balls on. A really nice place to Q for sure.

As Farva’s tour ended, cars started to roll in. Making good on his mention of visiting YHC’s Q yesterday, DawgPound not only posted, but he also managed to inspire Slide Rule away from Nutcracker this morning to see what this Fuquay Q would be all about. Next Noah’s Ark rolled in, followed by Game Cock. Out from the shadows emerged Boy George.

5:30 am hit and it was go time.

Warm Up: Light jog across the street to Fuquay Middle School, up the stairs and to the open courtyard platform for the following exercises:

SSH X25, Imperial Walkers X10, Hillbillies X10, Morocan Night Clubs X10, Bat Wings- 10 Fazio’s F\B, Seal Claps X10, Overhead Claps X10, Prisoner Squats X10 on YHC’s up and Down. Modified Clockwork merkins X10, rotate 3 movements to the right, merkins x10, rotate 3 movements to the right, merkins X10, rotate 3 movements to the right, merkins X10.. 40 total for those scoring at home.  Let’s mosey..

The Workout: Led PAX safely across the street to the backside of the park and back to the flag in the main lot. Squat hold for the six. YHC explained to PAX that he broke up this main lot into 4 corners. We would do progressive sets of exercises with a brisk mosey in between for 2 Rounds.

Round 1

Corner 1- 10 SSH

Corner 2- 10 SSH, 15 Hand Release Merkins

Corner 3- 10 SSH, 15 Hand Release Merkins, 20 Prison Squats on YHC’s Up and Down

Corner 4- 10 SSH, 15 Hand Release Merkins, 20 Prison Squats on YHC’s Up and Down, 25 Low Slow Flutter in Cadence

Round 2

Rinse\Repeat of the above, except we would utilize the giant wall for sets of Balls to the Wall 20 count IC between Corners 2 and 3

After Round 2, we mosey’d behind the picnic shelter to the large wall that opened to the amphitheater field.

Round 3- Erkin X20, Derkins X15, DipsX20

Mosey straight across the field and back to the wall

Round 4- Erkins X20, Derkins X15, and Dips X20

Mosey straight across the field and then back around the park beyond the playground and back to the flag.

Round 5- Curb Appeal

Early this morning YHC saw 5 lonely curbs abutting the main lot with about a 10 yard space to the main lot spots. PAX would perform a progressive round of each of the following with a 10 yard mosey back and forth between each set.

Exercise set:

1 Burpee

1 Burpee, 2 Erkins

1 Burpee, 2 Erkins, 3 Derkins

1 Burpee, 2 Erkins, 3 Derkins, 4 Squats

1 Burpee, 2 Erkins, 3 Derkins, 4 Squats, 5 Shoulder Taps (IC)

1 Burpee, 2 Erkins, 3 Derkins, 4 Squats, 5 Shoulder Taps (IC), 6 Nipplers (IC)

1 Burpee, 2 Erkins, 3 Derkins, 4 Squats, 5 Shoulder Taps (IC), 6 Nipplers (IC), 10 Merkins

Mosey to the back side of the lot to the brick wall for People’s Chair while waiting for the six

Round 6-  B2W and People’s Chair

B2W- 20 Count in Cadence

People’s Chair- 10 Count in Cadence

Rinse\Repeat. At conclusion, YHC called for 2 lines. At this point, DawgPound rightfully stated “There is only a few things that can happen when 2 lines are called.” Yep- DawgPound knows YHC loves Indian Runs.

Round 7- Indian Runs around the lot at the 4 corners to ‘frame up’ up this edition of The Nest. Lots of great push to close out the main event with some cardio. PAX completed 3 laps. Solid work and circled up for Mary.

Mary: Pigeon Stretches to Downward Downward Dog w\alternating calf stretches. LBC X20 IC, American Hammers X20 IC, Freddy Mercury X25 IC, Have a Nice Day
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T-Claps (Recognition): All PAX getting out there this morning and pushing past their comfort zone.
Prayer: Prayers for Noah’s Ark’s M who has begun a new treatment. Continued prayers for Forceps and his family. Prayers for Fumunga’s grandmother. YHC took us out.