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Rnd 2 of Evening the Odds (Tigers Blood 8/4/21)

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Even the Odds

FNGs: No F3 FNG’s but we had several new PAX try the challenge for the first time. (Pikachu, Bobby Bouche, Lipstick, Pots, Sprinkler, Full House, Fonzie, 187 and 8 Bit.
Warm Up: 400 m mosey lap, Several sets of various quad/hamstring/calf/glute stretches.
The Workout:  Explanation of how the workout works. Odd numbers have to be followed in exact sequence and even numbers are interchangeable.  I/C exercises, progress around the track or straight reps must be done without progressing forward. Ex. Walking along track is against the self imposed rules, you must perform the exercise to progress.  On the odd numbers you pick up the six (guys on even numbers) by help with reps or progress around the track. From the first time we did this the time was only 45 min.  This time we had a 70 min timer, no breaks built in.  I also added 2 more rounds for a total of 16. See “Even the Odds” link. Round count by PAX:  POTS > 4 , Maybeline > 9 , Pikachu > 9 , Cupid > 9 , Fonzie > 7, Full House > 10, Fanny Pack > 12 , 187 > 12, Mad Dog 20/20 > 9, Bobby Bouche > 8, Roger Roger > 7, 8 Bit > 6, Breach > 9, Lipstick > 9, Sprinkler > 7, FRAM > 9

 

Mary: None…too tired.
Announcements: Carpex Q swap and see slack
T-Claps (Recognition): The whole group who showed up knowingly, known but only by reputation or those unknowing souls that came to support other PAX.
Prayer:  Sickness, healing

3 Year Anniversary of Running for the John

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FNGs: Not today.

Warm Up: 10 X SSH in cadence

The Workout: Nice 5 mile route touring some of the finest hills in Holly Springs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary: MIA

Announcements: Check Slack and FB for upcoming CSAUP opportunities

T-Claps (Recognition): PAX for picking up the 6

Prayer:  Kayla and Tony, unspoken

YHC took us out. Always an honor to lead.

A Wet SW Dad’s Workout

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FNGs: Welcome FNK Calico
Warm Up:
Mosey near amphitheater SSH, mountain climbers, arm circles.
Dad’s carried water balloons, water guns, etc.
The Workout:
A game of tag was started that ended up as a beach ball toss while PAX filled up some buckets of water for water guns.
There wasn’t a lot of structure here, just making sure some 2.0’s had fun and moved around a little.
First up we did a game of water balloon toss. Partners were instructed to take a step back after a successful catch. This quickly turned into a free for all water balloon fight. YHC audibled and instructed 2.0s to make their way around the cement pad with a water balloon like an animal that was called then throw the balloon at a dad, then dad’s got a turn. We did several rounds of this until balloons were gone. PAX and 2.0s cleaned up balloon pieces while YHC anchored a tarp down on the hill for a make ship slip-n-slide complete with buckets of water and dish soap. This was a hit and kept 2.0s engaged until time was up. The highlight for the dad’s was watching Bolt try and dive on the tarp multiple times while standing about 5 feet back. This ended up with Bobby Boucher giving a little help and guiding Bolt to actually dive on the tarp. With all 2.0s and YHC covered in wet grass and soap we gathered up all supplies and headed to the water spigot by the bridge.
Mary:
Dads filled up buckets and dumped them on 2.0s to rinse off all the grass and soap until everyone was cleaned up. Then we headed back for COT at the tennis courts.
Announcements: See Slack.
T-Claps (Recognition):
Good work by all in the rain.
Prayer:
New school year, COVID, travels, praise for new ripped jeans.

AGS Run, Ruck & Dreams

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FNGs: None
Warm Up:  Good mornings, Frankensteins, SSH. Sweaty PAX ran EC – nice work.
The Workout:  Pre blast called for a counter clockwise run around Bass Lake (~5 miles).  Still recovering from a knee issue, I opted to add a ruck (~3 mile).  Forceps rolled in three minutes late due to a dream which I heard and tried interpreting during our hike.  Sometimes it is better just to listen and take things all in stride (pun intended).  We saw the runners on Grigsby helping each out picking up the six. Lots of support and fellowship this morning
Mary:  She wished Dauber Happy pre-birthday. 52.9999
Announcements: CarPex Q swap…show up in numbers this week!  help Pikachu move on Saturday.
T-Claps (Recognition):
Prayer:  Pray for Carter with kidney issue/disease; Pray for Bernie – travel/remembering/honoring the loss of a loved one; Pray for Forceps son David – traveling; injured PAX.  UNSPOKEN.  YHC took us out.  2nd F Starbucks and the Neuse Golf Course.

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Honored to lead. – Dauber. Thank you for the early birthday wishes brothers.

Everything but the Tire

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YHC took the Q at Prison Yard as part of his self-imposed accountability to get out a bunch this week because…I’m fully healthy again and the body is cooperating, so no excuses! Lots of toys on the Yard today sponsored by YHC, Breach, and Sprinkler and we got to touch just about everything. YHC had a different plan in mind originally, but about 2 mins. before warm-ups, I changed my mind to challenge the “you vs. you” factor. Right now, there’s a lot of items that can be used on the Yard…concrete slabs of different sizes, bricks, pipes, parking signs, steel rebar… they are apparently doing some renovations at Hilltop Needmore. If YHC had known or had enough time to survey, I would’ve told the guys to keep it in the trucks and use what’s here. 12 Strong HIM posted for a mostly quiet battle against the self at Prison Yard today.

FNG’s: No new transfers
Warm Up: SSH x 35 IC, Good Morning’s x15 IC, Sir Fazio’s x 10 IC F/R, Merkins x 22.
The Workout: 14 total stations, 12 of which were set to be 100 rep count stations. The other two were quasi obstacle course style using Farmer’s Carry w/tractor weights, heavy bag carry or Railroad Iron Press x 20, an agility challenge (either ladder or burpee cones) and 1-2’s with the hand weights.

The other 12 stations for 100 reps goal count were: 25 lb. plate Halos, 25 lb. plate Bus Drivers, 45 lb. dumbbell triceps extensions, 15 lb. steel mace warrior squat, 20 lb. kettlebell Midget Cookie Pouch, 25 lb. kettlebell snatches, 40 lb. kettlebell swings, Pain Stick Shoulder Press, Pain Stick Curls for the Girls, Fire Hose Squats, and Blockees.

We did not take accountability counts at the end, but YHC got 7 full-stations, with 75 reps at 2 others. So for next time we do this, remember what you did, and do just a little bit more. I will add that YHC did not do the blockees, which I think was the beast of all the stations most likely.
Mary: Put the toys back into vehicles.
Announcements: Q Swap at Carpex in 2 weeks. Still a spot open at Ragnarok. Carpex Q’s come to us next week…get ready!
T-Claps (Recognition): Thanks Breach and Sprinkler for providing lots of coupons to use today!
Prayer: Those addicted…lots of OD calls to EMS these days right here in our community. Fram and his daughter reading…a praise!!! YHC celebrates 19 years of marriage…it takes work! YHC took us out…great to be back in the circle!

This ain’t no Lipstick route

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FNGs: Welcome “TEX”
Warm Up: SSH, DP’s, GM’s
The Workout: 22 HIM’s set out for just over 6 miles.  New route took us out into the neighborhood behind Panera, looping around a few streets before coming back up to Bennett Knoll Pkwy.  A few PAX mumbled this must be a Lippy route….no, no, no, not today boys, YHC called out directions, all PAX stayed on route, although the daylight probably helped.  Heading over to 12 Oaks, down Ivy Arbor, we ran past the park and pond, looking back up for what ended up being a pretty long hill.  From there, normal U-turn route was in play.   Great work by all, a bit schweaty, but great work.
Announcements: Q swap with Carpex next week
Prayer: Friend of Pablo, Carter Mandeville

Easy Street (On Repeat)

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Before you read this BackBlast – please scroll to the bottom and hit play and enjoy the music to accompany this recount of the workout.

YHC had been meaning to bestow a gift to the Disney AO based on his recent move to site Q.  It worked out that Lipstick had a stack of cinder blocks in the corner of his garage and I had some spray paint.  Now there is even more to do at The Happiest Place on Earth!

 

FNGs: None

 

Warm Up: Good Mornings, Squat Thrusts, Hillbillies, Imperial Walkers, SSH and a mozy around the soccer field and back through the field, back to the flag.

The Workout:  Our Q knew that the site gift was in play and decided to take full advantage.  YHC opened the hatch on his family’s light blue minivan to show off the freshly logo’d cinder blocks.  PAX were divided into teams of 4 and instructed to grab 2 blocks per team.  A triangle course was marked by 3 cones from the corner of the soccer field.  Thing-a-ma-bob called out exercises for each cone for each round.  One cone had a resident block that would be used for the stations workout.  A PAX was stationed at each cone until his 4th team member showed up carrying the other block.  He would then take the block and move to the next cone.  Each round continued through some pre-determined timeframe in which “Easy Stree” played on repeat.  A buzzer marked the end of the round.   The music would pause momentarily – each PAX would hope against hope that there was another song on the playlist only to be disappointed over and over again.

Round 1 – Merkins, Goblet Squats, WWII

Round 2 – Squat Thrust, Shoulder Taps, CBLs

Round 3 – Jump Squats, Curls, LBCs

Round 4 – Dry Docks, Flutter Kicks, Lunges

Round 5 – Skipped for time

Round 6 – Jump Squat, Burpees, Squat Thrusts

Mary:  In teams, 1 PAX completed Murder Bunnies, while 3 Squat Hold / Plank Hold – repeat until all PAX complete a round of Murder Bunnies

Announcements:  NE Wake CSAUP

The Deacon – F3 NE Wake’s CSAUP to take place on Saturday September 18, 2021 – Mark you Calendars: ~10 miles of fun that include 6 AOs including the Falls Lake Dam and Mt. Thrashmore

Sign up sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ISdSIGG8reanF0AbN4S_Vg-lO6WpEfvwEdTMyNEM12g/edit?fbclid=IwAR27_dqvppQGNNZiQMSqiKn9n9yor0M83jCiJ0zVB6Eqf4C_kULxbtm1Vsg#gid=0

T-Claps (Recognition): Thing-a-ma-bob and Tubetop for making the journey.  Extra claps to T-bob for his leadership.  Claps to all in attendance for helping me stash the new attraction.

Prayer:

  • For all PAX that attended today, that they may get this song out of their heads.
  • Bondo – wife’s checkup
  • Kosher – getting back out in the world for work.  Upcoming travel.
  • FRAM – friend recovering from multiple back-to-back medical issues

Now… Please enjoy the melody of Easy Street for the next 10 hours or MORE

“Let this be your outlet”

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FNGs: None
Warm Up: EC- YHC, Dahmer, Cancun, Yogurt, Swisher Sweets for a 2 mile EC. Also, Java & Warbucks on their bikes.  Nice work & the guys pushed me to the 2 mile PR 9:18 pace.

SSH (20), Frankensteins (10), Good mornings (15) & Willie Mays Hays (10).

The Workout: I decided not to over plan & not print out a sheet. This was a good idea & I didn’t think too much about it. It was time to dive in & focus on my weak points.

Indian run over to the dreaded hill towards Bass Lake/Greenway.

We paired up in twos. 5 rounds of hill sprints (what a rush).

Indian run back to the rock pile. Curls for the girls (20 X 2), tri-cep ext (20 X 2), Ruh Rohs (20 X 1), Bus drivers (20 X 1), shoulder press (20 X 2) & shoulder raises (20 X 1).

Pavilion area- Erkins (20 X 1), Derkins (20 X 1), Dips (20 X 1).

Mary: Call arounds at the tennis court. Cancun got us at the end!

Announcements: Run with 3-Alarm (Davis) every Tuesday at 6pm. Lookout for Yogurt’s posts.

My message at the end was “Let this be your outlet”. Tomorrow it will make one year that my family & I have been in HS. Prior, I did not have an outlet, was stressed out, angry & bitter. I would take things out verbally at times on my family. F3 has changed my life in so many ways. Thank you Pax for your friendship! It was an honor to lead this morning!

T-Claps (Recognition): Pumpkin Spice for not backing down & focusing on his weak points too. Boss Hog, Cyclops & Fireball for pushing through it.

Prayer: Cyclops wife, Shredder & many more for their mission trip to Mexico. My M & FIL on their trips home. Safe travels.

Southwake Dads Kickball

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Workout Date: 7/3/21
FNGs: Bolt, Mighty Duck, Knuckle Puck
2.0s:
Middie, Twinkle Toes, Bolt (Bobby Boucher)
Vader (Cancun)
Mighty Duck, Knuckle Puck (Kosher)
Vannelope, Slappy (LED)
Mickey, Mulan (Warbucks)
Golden Glove, Kragle, Home Run (Martini)
Fingerpaint, BOOM! (Pigpen)
Warm Up: Mosey to the field past the amphitheater for warm ups.
Side Straddle Hop x10 In Cadence
Merkins x10 On My Down (led by 2.0 BOOM!)
Sir Fazio Arm Circles x15 IC forward x15 IC reverse (led by 2.0 Fingerpaint)
The Workout: Kickball!
Dads count off in twos. Ones with their 2.0s are one team, Twos are the other team. Only 2.0s kick on offense. Dads and 2.0s both play defense.
Mary: Consume as many popsicles as dad will allow
Announcements: None
T-Claps (Recognition): 2.0s did a great job!
Prayer: Families travelling, great-grandmother who passed away, victims of the condo collapse in Florida

A Toby Keith ‘Murica Celebration

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YHC picked up the Q and since it was the lead in to the 4th weekend, I put together a playlist for ‘Murica. Little did I know Toby Keith was such a polarizing figure. Maybe next time I’ll go with something a little more safe like Chris Brown and Elton John.  We sweated, we swung heavy weights and started the July 4th weekend off with a bang.

FNGs: Nope

Warm Up: Quick warmup exercises

The Workout:
Broke up into 2 teams of 4.  Each partner completes each station, then go to next exercise
P1: Ab exercise
P2: Farmers carry (2 KBs) – timer
P3: KB exercise 1
P4: KB exercise 2

Rnd KB 1 KB 2 Ab
1 KB Swing Pistol Squat LSF
2 Thrusters Cookie pouch Heel taps
3 Overhead press Figure 8s American Hammers
4 Lunge Plank drag LBCs
5 Renegade Rows KB hinge Windshield wipers
6 Single leg deadlift Goblet Squat Chill cut plank hold
7 Wonderbra KB snatch Freddy mercury
8 KB Windmill Back lunge Pickle pounders
9 Sumo squats KB clean Homer 2 marge
10 Midget Love Handle Tricep ext Dying cockroach

Mary:
Light stretching.

Announcements:
See Slack.

T-Claps (Recognition):
Good work men.

Prayer:
Injured PAX, Traveling for the 4th.
YHC took us out.