EC: Skidmark, Pikachu, Redenbacher, Full House, YHC
FNGs: Had the place all to ourselves…
Warm Up: We left the parking lot abruptly at 5:30 – Couldn’t wait to get this over with started!
The Workout:
A few of us got started in the parking lot early for a little “Extra Credit”, pre-gaming for the company party. We didn’t go too overboard (well maybe Skidmark did a little) just a few miles to get us in the mood. These things are always a little dull. At least we were going to be doing something other than eating finger foods and staring at each other pretending to pay attention to the boss’s next big fish story. The Boss, or “Nantan” as he likes to be called is always doing something Crazy, Stupid, and Utterly-Pointless… OOOhhh, we’re impressed you and 3 of your buddies ran 200 miles through the mountains in like a day – big whoop!
You never know quite who plans to show up. I volunteered to take the lead on this one and sent out invitations (check out that banner up top) in plenty of time and a few extra nudges on the company Slack. Some of these funny and entertaining videos get a laugh and get people a little more excited about showing. It’s not like this event lasts forever… It’s not like running a marathon or anything.
Honest Abe rolled in right on time like he always does. McNugget promised to bring the Chicken Minis but none were to be found. He looked drowsy like he had eaten them all in the car on the way over. Shredder came, didn’t think he was into bowling… said he saw the map tucked in the invitation (look right) and that got his attention for some reason. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
187 and Lipstick showed up next. Now the fab 4 were all going to be here… FML… “remember that time we all nearly died running 200 miles” 🙄
Alright, let’s get this over with started! The games were set. The fab 4 were on a team and got started first. They move fast and it’s best just to let them go. As we got started, Shredder suggested we sing some carols. I lead a few bars but it nevery really went anywhere. Was it me or was no one really feeling festive? Is Jingle Bells office appropriate? Shrug it off – let’s keep bowling.
The party split up into appropriate groups, it was nice though we always managed to come back together every once in a while and catch-up around the 6th frame. Everything was pretty decked out for Christmas, nice assortment of lights. Way better than the Nantan’s attempt at a light show the week before. I wouldn’t tell him that though “Great lights last week, huh boss!?” Gotta get that Christmas bonus.. with this years check I’m putting in a pool for the family..
At one point I was mid-stride, lining up a strike when I heard “Hey Buddy” from somewhere unknown in the distance. Come to find out Lipstick was doing his business and was trying to talk to us from the John. Man I hope he left that bathroom in some decent shape. If any of the other establishments we frequent knew what kind of presents he leaves around… we’d never be welcomed back.
Near the end of the event there was a bit of a snafu. The alley had to shut down one of the lanes around the 4th mile (our office measures the number of games in miles, strange right?). The guy came out from behind the pins to let us know. He only had one arm… maybe not too surprising I’m sure it gets a little tricky back there. He told us something about an icy bridge on the greenway??? That’s some pretty high level bowler tech lingo I guess…. We endured through the last 2 miles (games remember) and the party was at it’s end.
Remember: Don’t Eat Yellow Snow!
Mary: Mary got fired a few years ago. Tragic story, remind me to tell you sometime. Not here, not now…
Announcements:
- BRR Teams are forming – find your team and get signed up for 2021
T-Claps (Recognition):
- 187 thanked everyone for all the prayers and support, his M is doing well
Prayer:
- Prayers for cancer diagnosises in the extended families of Full House and Lipstick
- Prayers for all of those impacted by Covid, especially those
Finish 2020 Strong
/in Kennys Grave /QIC: FinklePAX: 16-bit, Finkle, Florence, Gamecock, Norm, Sprinkler
FNGs: None
PAX: @Norm, @Florence/FloJoe, @Sprinkler, @Gamecock, @16-Bit, @Finkle
Warm Up: Took a mosey around the parking lot and at each stop sign we did warm-up exercises. Good mornings, daisy pickers, SSH, Imperial Walkers, Sir Fazio Arm Circles
The Workout:
Since we had nice Scottish weather we did most of our workout under the pavillion.
Event 1: Goals
Gas Pumps 10 count in cadence, Outlaws 10 left 10 right, Ascending Testicles w/o derkins for a round robin 5 count at 15 degrees, 45 degrees, and full BTTW, Lounge Act in cadence 10 count, and Seal Jacks in cadence 10 count. R/R 3 times.
Event 2: Leg Work with deck of cards.
Hearts were squats, clubs were lunges, spades were right leg step ups, diamonds were left leg step ups. Jokers all exercises with 10 each.
Mary: E2Ks, LBCs, reverse LBCs, American Hammers
Announcements: We each shared a personal goal for the 2021 year.
T-Claps (Recognition):
Prayer: @Scrapple and family dealing with Covid and an injury, @Sprinkler and family, our country and those dealing with sickness.
Not my A Game
/in Possum Trot /QIC: SkidmarkPAX: 16-bit, Bobby Boucher, Cowboy, Cupid, Dawgpound, Mad Dog, Martini, Pablo, Pikachu, POTS, Roger Roger, Skidmark, Sprinkler
A down week in running allowed YHC to become a little more involved in the bootcamp scene that has been so badly missed so what better way to get back at than picking up a couple Qs. Been a while since I’ve been down in the Quay so figured I make the trip to PT. Researched some previous backblasts and noticed there hadn’t been a tour of Varina in a while. Unfortunately my memory left me and some of the locations were not what I remembered. Regardless it was nice to see a good turnout this brisk winter morning.
EC: Pikachu from home, Skidmark
FNGs: None
Warm Up: SSH, Imperial Walkers, Hillbillies, Sir Fazio Arm Circles, Moroccan Nightclubs, Overhead claps, Seal claps, Good mornings
The Workout: 3 Indian Run lines mosey to the flag pole. The initial plan was for 21’s of WWIIs and Box jumps but the wall was higher than I thought and none of us earned an Olympic Medal in the high jump so we settled for step ups which ended up being quite time consuming. (modified)
Mosey to the giant wall for Preacher chair and then Ascending Testicles with merkins. Rumor was all Flex spending accounts were emptied and dental deductables not met so modified the testicles to Balls to the Wall after 1 set. 2 more sets of Preacher chair and BTTW.
Mosey to the home of the FV Democratic Party Headquarters or as many of us care to call it: Stephen’s Hardware. Jump up the rail for some side plank walks I guess. Quick feet as we wait for the 6.
Mosey to Aviator. Bear Crawl up the ramp as smell BBQ. Repeat.
Mosey the walk through wall for a set of dips, erkins, and derkins.
Mosey back to the park for 4 sets of Big Bang (reference exicon here).
Mary: 7 minutes in heaven. Yes, we did plank hold with various core exercises.
Announcements: 2ndF at Stick Boy, GrowRuck, GrowRuck light, heavy something. See Pablo for details. Monthly challenge
T-Claps (Recognition):
Prayer: Deadbolt hasn’t been feeling well. Hoping 2021 is better for most. YHC took us out
3rd F – 2020 Year in Review
/in Faith /QIC: UTIWatch the Video!!! – https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMv8ixbOCFLZmFrr7qzWTtX77BIxnzqsQ8Bxi7YhPtrdRZyQUz79EROGGqlLu9lTw?key=T19Uc2VMUVJNUjdtS21TNGdOS2xOVTVTWmpSaFBR
South Wake’s 3rd F Mission and how we tackled it in 2020
We will leave no PAX behind, nor where we found them.
Moving parties were assembled, helping hands were given, calls were made, prayers, and notes of devotion were left on Slack and in COT – more to come in 2021
We will provide 3rd F leadership opportunities to PAX that feel freed to lead.
Feeling Freed to Lead? Join the 3rd F Leadership Team in 2021 – talk to any of these men to find out more
We will drive a culture of ownership and care around our chosen 3rd F programs as well as those we are called to.
We will make the 3rd F (and F3 as a whole) synonymous with selflessness and community activism. Charitable institutions and individuals in-need in South Wake will seek us out when assistance is required.
Faith will rival Fitness as the hook for men seeking all that F3 has to offer. (aka fishing with dynamite)
Here’s to Living 3rd in 2021 and beyond
DEPLOY THE B.L.I.M.P.S!!!!!
/in Purple Cobra /QIC: UTIPAX: 187, Abe, Bobby Dall, Bondo, Cupid, Full House, Gump, Oboe, UTI
FNGs: NOPE
Warm Up: Windmills, Good Mornings, Fozio Arm Circles
The Workout:
Gump appeared on the scene with the impression that Purple Cobras wasn’t a running workout…. we run up a hill here most Tuesdays… so…
Started with a short-ish commute to Sunrise United Methodist for use of their vacant and well-lit parking lot.
Once we arrived, we went to the very back of the lot which left us with a long and narrow lot lined with light poles.
DEPLOY THE B.L.I.M.P.S!!!!!
This morning was about form and YHC asked that PAX “slow it down now”. We would complete these exercises together so we can take our time. I also told the PAX to let me watch the time… big mistake, read to the end…
Before returning we completed 20x Low Slow Flutters
We ran out to the church lot entrance and completed 20x SSH
Running back to Purple Cobra, PAX completed some Erkins to await the 6 – The 6 was in and we kept moving down the hill
What hill you ask? Well “the same hill you ran last week”™ of course!!! – Sprint up the hill 1x to say we did
Run back for Mary
Mary: Homer to Marge, Pickle Pounders, Box Cutters, WW2s, Crabby Cakes, Burpees
Bobby Dall called out the Burpees at my request. 187 was apparently watching the time and noted that it was the end of the workout. We did the Burpees anyway 😛
Announcements: 3rd F gearing up for 2021 – join us, lead something
T-Claps (Recognition): 187, thanks again PAX for all the prayers and support
Prayer: YHC took us out
Run for the Hills
/in The Nest /QIC: MartiniPAX: Finkle, Gamecock, Martini
PAX: Finkle, Gamecock (EC), Martini
FNGs: None
Warm Up: Quick lap around the parking lot, SSH, Good Mornings, Arm Circles, Imperial Walkers & Hillbillies, Windmills, Daisy Pickers, Frankensteins
The Workout: Headed to the hill at the back of the park – PAX 1 at the bottom of the hill performing LBC’s, PAX 2 at the bottom of the hill performing LBC’s, PAX 3 ran up the hill and switched places with PAX 1 who ran down the hill and then switched palces with PAX 2 who ran back up the hill . . . continued until each PAX ran up and down the hill 5 times each (just under a mile of hill work).
Headed to the shelter – 5 rounds of Erkins and Dips (started with 10 and decreased by 2 each round) with People’s Chair between rounds
Mary: Homer to Marge x 15, x 10, x 5. Low Slow Flutter x 15, x 10, x 5. WWII x 10. Heel Taps x 10
Announcements: Monthly Challenge beginning January 4
T-Claps (Recognition): Gamecock for getting in the EC
Prayer: Finkle’s friend with Covid, Gamecocks family with the new addition
Its Colder than a Groundpounder 12/26
/in Ground Pounder /QIC: BreachPAX: 8 Bit, Bobby Boucher, Breach, Quiver
4 Pax for a very balmy after Christmas workout at the Groundpounder.
Quiver, Bobby Boucher 8bit and Breach on the Q
Warm Up: Mosey down the road and back, circle up for 22 count reps of SSH, Windmills, Frankensteins, and Imperial Walkers/Hillbillies.
The Workout: Decided on a throwback idea and found our way around veterans park. On the greenway, we found a new pile of rocks and stopped for a jerk circle of rotating rocks. Curls for the girls, Triceps, overhead press and some trunk twits were on the agenda.
Got back on the move scout run style and moved over to the abs station and got on the six for some big boys sit-ups, v-ins, and some backbreakers.
Back on the move again stopping for another break of Prisoner squats, mountain climbers, and bat wings.
We made our way back toward Jones park and could not get through a ground-pounder workout without some actual ground-pounders, so we hit the rock pile once again for some ground-pounders and curls for the girls.
One more mosey back to the bathrooms for some balls to the wall and people’s chairs before finishing up for mary.
Mary: Circled up for some LBC’s and Homer to Marges before have a nice day
Prayer: Prayers for Quiver as he and his family head toward Disney, prayers for those that are without jobs and that they get back on their feet quickly, and prayers for those with Covid and that they weather the storm without loss.
6 Men, 5 Presents, 4 Minutes of the Boss, 3 F’s, 2 Miles, and 1 Lady Stuck in the Mud
/in Disney /QIC: Fanny PackPAX: 187, Abe, Buford, Dawgpound, Deadbolt, Dumbo, Emeril, Fanny Pack, Mad Dog, Mookie, Oboe, POTS, Roger Roger, Snap, Sprinkler
The title above says it all, but some details will be here in the BB. Very honored to take the Q at such a great AO on such a great day. YHC wanted to get to as many places as possible today on the wonderful grounds of Disney to deliver the Christmas Eve beatdown. Don’t say I never gave you anything…
FNG’s: No…but Snap saw a friend post-workout and it sounds like that fella may start coming around to workouts!
Warm Up: Everything x 12. Good Mornings, Fazio’s, Imperial Walkers, Hillbillies, Daisy Pickers and a quick mosey lap. It was a this time that the 6 men returned from helping the 1 lady. Mosey over to the bottom of the big frisbee golf hill and split into two groups. We would need these groups for a couple gifts today.
The Workout:
Present 1: Two groups. Group 1 stays on the path and does AMRAP SSH until Group 2 returns. Group 2 does 5 burpees, takes the big hill, 10 squat jumps at the top, moseys along the ridge to do 15 merkins at the end, and mosey’s back. Then group 2 gets their turn. Indian Run to the community center, 2 lines.
Present 2: Group 1 Bear Crawls the length of the lot and at the end does AMRAP Monkey Humpers. When group 1 reaches the end and starts exercising, it’s group 2’s turn for the bear crawls. Mosey over to the wall behind the school.
Present 3: The whole PAX does a People’s Char for a 15 count per PAX. 2 Lines, Indian Run over to the large high school parking lot.
Present 4: A stacked up 4 corners with the whole group. 10 Hand Release Merkins, Sprint the long stretch down, then stack on 15 Star Jumps, then lunge walk the short end, the stack on 20 LBC’s IC, then sprint the long run back, then stack on 25 Pickle Pounders IC. 2 Line Indian Run back for Mary…was hoping to get to the Abyss, but not this time.
Present 5: YHC threw on the tunes. The great Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band! Their rendition of Santa Claus is Comin to Town is a bit over 4 minutes. So the Mary routine would be…
Mary: Constant AMRAP Squats with a burpee on every “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”. During the sax solo, we did SSH. I think we did, 16 burpees during the song… Have a Merry Christmas!
Announcements: Only 1 SW workout tomorrow at KungPOW…5:30.
T-Claps (Recognition): Deadbolt and DoubleD holdin it down on Christmas for us. The 6 Men (Deadbolt, Oboe, Dumbo, Buford, MadDog, and Roger Roger) helping the 1 Lady out of the mud up on the road. Apparently, she skidded off somehow this morning….HIM!
Prayer: Every PAX shared a hope for 2021 for their family. YHC shared that as men, we often want to fix problems, destroy obstacles, and provide solutions. Whereas we have many opportunities to do this, we shouldn’t lose sight of the times we are simply supposed to be present and walk beside someone else in their struggles and their pursuits…even those in our own home. YHC has been learning this lesson lately and wanted to share and challenge. There is the 3rd F, 2nd F was enjoyed by several after, and I’m hoping the 1st F delivered at Disney on this Christmas Eve. YHC took us out. Honored to be among these mighty men this morning!
12 Days Of Christmas
/in Thunder /QIC: John DeerePAX: John Deere, Pikachu, Rams
Warm Up: Mosey to Rock Pile doing dynamic stretches, mosey to shelter.
The Workout: 12 Days of Christmas ladder…
1 double Merkin burpee / 2 squat wonder bra, 1 double Merkin burpee / etc etc- up to 12 then back down… workout as per photo.
Totals = 24 Double Merkin Burpee, 44 Squat Hold Wonder Bra’s, 60 Right/Left Leg Step Ups, 72 Dips, 80 Box Cutters, 84 LSF, 84 Diamond Merkins, 80 triceps’s extensions, 72 Ruck rows, 60 Curls, 44 SSH, 24 cadence Santa Sack to the Wall.
Mary: Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer – Squat Hold During Song, Push Up on Santa, Burpee on Rudolph, Star Jump Christmas.
Prayer: unspoken
A KG Christmas with the Griswold’s
/in Kennys Grave /QIC: FinklePAX: 16-bit, Finkle, Florence, Hardy, Norm
FNGs: none
Pax: Finkle, Norm, Hardy, 16bit, Florence/FloJo
Warm Up: Mosey around the parking lot. In cadence Good mornings -10x, Daisy Pickers -10x, SSH – 20 count, Imperial walkers – 10x
The Workout:
Station 1: ‘Clark Pluggins’ with bricks while saying hallelujah each time just like when Clark plugged in his lights. Mosey over to pile of bricks everyone got 2. Version of bat wings: overhead, sides, front, and then overhead press in cadence. 20 of each
Station 2: Christmas shopping with Russ. Each Pax picked out a present and we did American Hammers with the present. 20 count in cadence.
Station 3: Aunt Bethany’s -“Clark are your legs on fire?” Holding our presents we did Dan Taylors 1-4 ratio of squats/lunges all the way up to 9 squats and 36 lunges. Followed by a round of Clark Shock Jumps – star jumps with your present. 20 count
Station 4: Saucer sled land speed record – snow disc on the hill with merkins. We attempted to slide down the hill with our presents on snow discs while the other pax at the top of the hill had to do 40 merkins, 40 LBC’s.
Station 5: Had to pull an audible and we did plank holds with a bear crawl Indian line up from our snow discs to the shovel flag and back. This was followed by prisoner squats, prisoner getups, and box jumps all sets of 20 while holding our presents.
Mary: While holding our presents we did reverse LBC’s, Homer to Marge, Low slow flutter, and Freddie Mercuries in cadence 15 count.
Announcements: Christmas is tomorrow.
T-Claps (Recognition):
Prayer: Praise, 16bits mom is recovering from Covid, Finkle’s family friends Steve and Joyce struggling with Covid. Those hurting during the holidays from sickness, death, and monetary. Finkle led the prayer.
R4TJ Holiday Bowling Party
/in Running 4 the John /QIC: UTIPAX: 187, Abe, Full House, Lipstick, McNugget, Pikachu, Redenbacher, Shredder, Skidmark, UTI
EC: Skidmark, Pikachu, Redenbacher, Full House, YHC
FNGs: Had the place all to ourselves…
Warm Up: We left the parking lot abruptly at 5:30 – Couldn’t wait to get this
over withstarted!The Workout:
A few of us got started in the parking lot early for a little “Extra Credit”, pre-gaming for the company party. We didn’t go too overboard (well maybe Skidmark did a little) just a few miles to get us in the mood. These things are always a little dull. At least we were going to be doing something other than eating finger foods and staring at each other pretending to pay attention to the boss’s next big fish story. The Boss, or “Nantan” as he likes to be called is always doing something Crazy, Stupid, and Utterly-Pointless… OOOhhh, we’re impressed you and 3 of your buddies ran 200 miles through the mountains in like a day – big whoop!
You never know quite who plans to show up. I volunteered to take the lead on this one and sent out invitations (check out that banner up top) in plenty of time and a few extra nudges on the company Slack. Some of these funny and entertaining videos get a laugh and get people a little more excited about showing. It’s not like this event lasts forever… It’s not like running a marathon or anything.
Honest Abe rolled in right on time like he always does. McNugget promised to bring the Chicken Minis but none were to be found. He looked drowsy like he had eaten them all in the car on the way over. Shredder came, didn’t think he was into bowling… said he saw the map tucked in the invitation (look right) and that got his attention for some reason. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
187 and Lipstick showed up next. Now the fab 4 were all going to be here… FML… “remember that time we all nearly died running 200 miles” 🙄
Alright, let’s get this
over withstarted! The games were set. The fab 4 were on a team and got started first. They move fast and it’s best just to let them go. As we got started, Shredder suggested we sing some carols. I lead a few bars but it nevery really went anywhere. Was it me or was no one really feeling festive? Is Jingle Bells office appropriate? Shrug it off – let’s keep bowling.The party split up into appropriate groups, it was nice though we always managed to come back together every once in a while and catch-up around the 6th frame. Everything was pretty decked out for Christmas, nice assortment of lights. Way better than the Nantan’s attempt at a light show the week before. I wouldn’t tell him that though “Great lights last week, huh boss!?” Gotta get that Christmas bonus.. with this years check I’m putting in a pool for the family..
At one point I was mid-stride, lining up a strike when I heard “Hey Buddy” from somewhere unknown in the distance. Come to find out Lipstick was doing his business and was trying to talk to us from the John. Man I hope he left that bathroom in some decent shape. If any of the other establishments we frequent knew what kind of presents he leaves around… we’d never be welcomed back.
Near the end of the event there was a bit of a snafu. The alley had to shut down one of the lanes around the 4th mile (our office measures the number of games in miles, strange right?). The guy came out from behind the pins to let us know. He only had one arm… maybe not too surprising I’m sure it gets a little tricky back there. He told us something about an icy bridge on the greenway??? That’s some pretty high level bowler tech lingo I guess…. We endured through the last 2 miles (games remember) and the party was at it’s end.
Remember: Don’t Eat Yellow Snow!
Mary: Mary got fired a few years ago. Tragic story, remind me to tell you sometime. Not here, not now…
Announcements:
T-Claps (Recognition):
Prayer: