Even the Odds Rev3

FNGs: None
Warm Up: Met at normal AO start.Ā  Mosey down to Sheepdog Track. Circled up for SSH, Imperial/Hillbillies, SFAC, Good Morning, and Daisy pickers.Ā  Anticipation was high as most of the first time PAX had heard through the SLACK machine and by reputation how brutal of a beating this can be.Ā  Several PAX were on their 2nd and 3rd round of this 1-hour long beatdown of U vs U but were still anticipating the special kind of suck it brings. YHC read the rules and tweaked how the “points” are scored.
The Workout: The ODD numbers must be done in order of sequence.Ā  1,3,5, etc. the EVEN numbers can be done in any order you choose.Ā  Once you start the exercise you must complete that exercise before moving on to the next number (Even or Odd). The timer is set for one hour.Ā  You must keep track of your points for a total tally at the end of the hour.Ā  If the exercise is not completed before the timer runs out, you do not get ANY points for completion. During the workout, the PAXs that are running can pick up any man’s six on any of the EVEN exercises.Ā  (*note* If you are bear crawling and get tired you cannot walk around the track to complete the 400m. It’s a 400m bear crawl…not a 100-meter bear crawl and 300-meter walk).

Mary: Too tired to do it.
Announcements: F3 Xmas party.
T-Claps (Recognition):Ā  Any HIM that showed up for this beating for their first time: Shredder, Farva, Duece, LED, 2 Dollars, Sunshine, Banana SeatĀ  Several guys have done it twice:Ā  Maybeline, Nemo, and LipstickĀ  Guys who have done it three times. Breach, Cupid, and YHC.
Prayer: Tough times during the holiday season for many men and families. Reach out.

Crisp morning at Ground Pounder

FNGs: None

Warm Up: Sir Fozio Arm Circles forward and backward, Overhead claps, Daisy pickers, Willy Mays Hayes, Side Straddle Hops

The Workout: Large rock…… Curls for the girls, Wonder bras, Rut rows, Overhead tricep press, Ground Pounder.Ā  Repeated after 1st six set.Ā  On your six…… Chest Press, Skull crushers, Low slow flutters, Homer to Marge, Box cutters, Protractors.Ā  Small rocks…… Individual arm curls, Shoulder presses, Lateral extensions.Ā  Sets of 20 then 15.Ā  Over to the small wall…… Merkins, Step ups, Dirkins, Sqats, Irkins, Step Ups, Merkins, Squats, Merkins.

Mary: PAX choice…… Freddie Mercury’s, Pickle pounders, Bananas, Dying cockroaches, Heel taps.

Announcements: Holiday Party.Ā  Ultimate Frisbee reminder.

Prayer:Ā  Prayers for Socrates’ brother and everyone travelling over the holidays.

45 Reps around the Possum Trot

FNGs: Buttermilk…Not really but technically a Kotter.
Warm Up: Mosey around the parking lot. Mosey to the concession stand to find a stash of weights. SSH, Good Mornings, Daisy Pickers, Sir Fazio
The Workout: 45 reps of each exercise.Ā  Curls for the Gurls, Tricep ext, Squats, Double rope slams, Kettlebell swings, Lawnmower pulls and one guy run to the next ballfield and back. Next round Plank holds on the wall and pass the 25lbs down and back.Ā  Repeat and add 40lbs. Preachers chair, pass 25lbs with overhead press and repeat adding a 45lbs.Ā  One BTTW and pass the 25lbs down one way.
Mary: Heel taps, Touch the sky, Squat hold cause Banana Seat is a time Nazi.
Announcements: Even the Odds on Friday at Sheepdog, F3 Christmas party sign-up
T-Claps (Recognition): Buttermilk for coming back out after 6 months and ECing.
Prayer: Thankful for F3!

Coupon Party @ Disney

FNGs: N/A

Warm Up:

  • good mornings
  • sir fazio arm circles
  • hillbillies
  • imperial walkers
  • burpees

The Workout:

coupon’s exercises:

  • coupon jumps
  • šŸ’€ crushers
  • Pendulum’s
  • Standing lunges
  • curls for the šŸ‘§ā€™s
  • Chest press

Moseys in between rounds around the soccer fields

We also hit up some:
wall sits,Ā erkins, & dips

Mary: core beat down

Apple Fritters at PC

FNGs: none
Warm Up: SSH, Daisy Pickers, Imperial Walkers, Hillbillies, Sir Fazio Arm Circles / Seal Claps, Overhead Claps / Chinooks
The Workout: The mumble chatter was rolling this morning, you would have thought we were in Carpex!
We started out on “that hill” with 7s. Squats at the top, WWIIs at the bottom. Mosey down, bear crawl up.
Moseyed over to the wall behind the stores for 2 rounds of People’s Chair and Balls to the Wall. Then we grabbed two palm-sized rocks for 2-3 rounds (bad memory) of Curls for the Girls, overhead press and Ruh Rohs. Someone said something about being cold and apple fritters and YHC almost lost his cadence.
Returned our rocks back to PRECISELY where we found them and moseyed around the back side of the shopping center, stopping for a few copperhead squats (in cadence).
Mary: Popcorn Mary (each PAX got to choose an exercise).
Announcements: Christmas party this Saturday! Be aware of heart attack signs, especially this time of year, and speak up if you don’t feel right.
Prayer: Softserve’s hand

AGS 12-4-22 F3 Magic

Sometimes everything just comes together—this was one of those times. Knowing I was bringing and FNG, I grabbed the empty AGS Q spot. Really wasn’t sure who was gonna show except Pikachu, who was a quick HC upon seeing the route. Today’s route: Headed toward my favorite hilly neighborhood, Sunset Bluffs, which is past Bass Lake. It was not until I got on the run mapper did I realize a critical connection from Sunset Bluffs to Bass Lake Road. Now to execute.

FNG and I left the neighborhood at 0550. I was pleased to see @Gillette, @Jellybeans, and @Sunshine ready to go. @Woody had already grabbed a now-routine EC! Pikachu rolled in on two wheels.

I prepared a 4-mile and 6-mile loop, expecting the group to split up. But, at the split point, Woody had already ā€œencouragedā€ Jellybeans to ā€œgo the distance.ā€ And next thing you know, we’re all climbing the hills in the Bluffs. Jellybeans had just started F3 only a few weeks ago, with zero running. I’m not even sure how many ECs he had completed. Woody hung with him the whole time, encouraging and talking up running. At the end of the 6-mile run, Jellybeans was stoked and exclaimed, ā€œThat’s the most fun I’ve ever had running!ā€ How about that?!

Pikachu, my FNG Dylan, and I bonded with running events and speed. These two carried a 7:30 pace most of the time. Appreciate Pikachu embracing him on behalf of the F3 community.

We made the connection at Goosehaven, over to Bass Lake Road. This makes a nice alternative loop around Bass Lake. Can’t believe I had not run or ridden this considering multiple trips to Sunset Bluffs both on foot and on wheels.

When I wasn’t running with the speedsters, I had the chance to catch up with Gillette and Sunshine. Great stuff. Gillette and I learned that Sunshine is a powerhouse on the hills! I said something about climbing up the Bass Lake Road hill and next thing I knew, Sunshine took off, climbing! He did not stop til we got to the top! BAM! He pulled me up the whole way.

Welcome FNG @Tigger! After he said, ā€œRoll Tide,ā€ it was clear he needed an opposite-mascot name (Alabama vs. LSU). Plus, he runs like Tigger!

Notable achievements: Jellybeans distance PR! Woody 1,000 miles in 2022!

Finally, at COT, Woody shared that he observed certain behavior from one of his sisters over Thanksgiving. He requested prayers and guidance in approaching her and the issue.

Hump Day at The Trot

5 PAX showed for the main event. 3 ECers. Lipstick must have been lost and showed up in FV. Here is the workout we all enjoyed.

Mosey down to concession stand
Warm ups
SSH
Windmills
Good mornings
Copperhead squats
Copperhead merkins

Wall work – 3 rds x10 each
Irkins
Dirkens
Dips
Box jumps

Vicious Circle on baseball field
Rd1 – Bear crawl around bases. First man runs to pitchers mound for exercise. Then returns to back of line. 5 burpees
Rd2 – lung walk around. 5 diamond merkins
Rd3 – duck walk around. 5 star jumps

7’s on the hill
Bear crawl up – Bobby Hurleys at bottom
Run down – groiners at the bottom

Courts
Suislides
Backwardsides
Suicides

Mary
WWIs
Dying cockroaches
Windshield Wipers
Freddy mercs
Stretching

Announcements see slack
Prayers – unspoken
YHC took us out.

Good times. Thanks for letting me lead and strong work.
BS Out

Show up and Q

FNGs:None
Warm Up: Gump
The Workout:TRX rounds led by Gump with rounds of people’s chair, balls to the wall, squats and stuff led by HazMat and Kubota.
Mary: Around the circle a few times.
Announcements: CSAUP Saturday

Cletus Rules!

Lots of chatter the night before Cletus. YHC was inviting everyone to come out for an old school beat down. There were a lot of PAX getting in some early miles before the main event. After 21 PAX showed it was 0530. One more came flying in making it 22 total for the AO. We had a lot of smells coming from multiple guys but we survived. Here’s what was on the menu.

Warm up
Mosey to lower lot area, circle up
Burpees x5
Seal Jacks x20 IC
Burpees x5
Bat wings x20 IC
Burpees x5
Cotton pickers x10 IC
Burpees x5

Mosey to lot near volleyball
7’s Bonnie Blair squat broad jumps
– sea star jump ups
– Curb hand release derkins

Partner carry to ball field entrance
Partner wheelbarrow and switch until reach statue

Circle around statue on six for Guantanamo

Mosey to concession stand
BTTW shoulder taps x10 IC
Wall sit hallelujahs x10 IC
R&R

Indian run 2 groups to tennis courts
Stay in groups in corners
Crab bucket corners
1 – crab cakes
2 – crab humpers
3 – crab jacks
Crab walk to each corner
X10 reps IC for all

Mary
Sally abs
Side raises
Plank hold to Chillcut hold
HAND

COT was interesting as we had a buck walk over in the parking lot. Guess he was an FNG we missed earlier.
Announcements on slack
Pikachu took us out in prayer.

Excellent turnout and strong work from the pax today. As always, it’s an honor and a pleasure to be able to lead a group of HIM.

BS out!

Embrace the suck

The gloom was earning its name today. YHC arrived with a light shower. Set a couple pumpkins on the tables and turned some tunes on. 8 PAX came around the corner to join under the shelter at 0530. I’ll admit I’m usually the one that will go to a shelter during rain to deliver a dry beat down. Not today! I’m adjusting back into the boot camp world and I needed to embrace the suck more than anyone. Here’s how it went down.

Warm up
Good mornings
Windmills
Fozio arm circles
SSH’s

Pumpkin toss Indian run
– if a pumpkin drops, 3 burpees for everyone. If it breaks, 10 burpees.
– Pax made it 50 ft before the first one hit and burst. 2nd pumpkin made it just over half way before the drop and burst.

Indian run to amphitheater (no more pumpkins)
– Single leg squats at ledge x10 R/L
– Australian mtn climbers x10 IC
– Single leg squats x10 left R/L
– Wall sit hallelujah’s x10 IC
– Single leg squats x10 left R/L
– Australian mtn climbers x10 IC

Indian run to stairs across street
– Bunny hops up
– Carolina dry dock shoulder taps at top x10
– WWI’s at top x10
– Run loop and repeat 5 times

Mosey back to tennis courts
Bear crawl suicides, crawl bear on return, 5 lines total

Mary
LBC’s
Pretzels
Plank
Chillcut plank

It felt amazing today! Looking forward to leading more and meeting more of the newer PAX. Thanks for allowing me to lead such a strong group. Aye!

BS Out