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So foggy at R4TJ, no John to be found

A moist, damp, foggy and traffic filled R4TJ this morning as 15 PAX set out to face the gloom, literally.  Nice work men, all back in safe and sound!

FNGs: none

EC: Nemo, Redenbacher

Warm Up: 15 PAX circle up for some good mornings, SSH x 20, daisy pickers x 10, imperial walkers x 10 and light hammy stretching

The Workout: 12 took on the 5+ mile reverse Crossway route, carefully dodging cars in the fog.  3 PAX headed out on the 3 mile route and then back to Ting.  Various pick ups of the 6 along the way.  Cowboy the recipient of a nice honk from a driver clearly not paying attention this morning.

Mary: none, this is a running AO 🙂

Announcements: Run for Dee Dee, traffic continues to pick up on the feeder road between Main St and Hwy. 55 in the Ting parking lot – keep an eye out for those cars

T-claps: to Pablo for helping pick up the six

Prayer: Wallaby, Forceps, Wiggly and continue strength for Crablegs

Speed Racer Take 2

It was a balmy 65 this morning in the gloom. PAX gathered at 0520 for a short mosey to the track. Others came in at 0530 as the announcement to converge Tiger Blood would be happening until March 12 went out a bit late. Here is what we did.

Warm Up:
Buttkickers, high knees, slides, cariocas

The Workout:
Gave instructions to the run format for today.
400M warm up lap
2 mile run at 5K pace +30 secs to that pace with 2 mins of rest after completion
2 mile run at 5K pace with 2 mins of rest after completion
– these should have been reversed bc most legs were tired after the first 2 mile run
5x100M sprints with 1:15 rest after each
– some of these dudes were moving

Mary:
She did not show up today

Announcements:
Lowes Food 2ndF starts today, HSFC golf tourney will be hosted by F3, Tiger Blood will be converged with temp AO Speed Racer until Wilmington race

T-Claps (Recognition):
Da Business for coming out of his hoodie

Prayer:
The Leahy Family needs all of our prayers. Check slack for what we can do and when. Lipsticks sister.

Lot’s of skins today on the track. Saw guys getting out of their comfort zone on the runs. Hopefully these sessions will help you get stronger and faster for the long runs. Thanks for those that posted.

Thanks,
BS Out

Curb Appeal.. 10 PAX Post to TBD for a Valentine’s Day Dress Rehearsal

Open spot on the Q-sheet and another opportunity for YHC to continue his SouthWake tour. This time through familiar territory. TBD is one of many AO’s that is operated out of Womble, the home of many memorable beatdowns and sunrises.

Though familiar territory, YHC arrived early to mark the back lot beyond the soccer fields. Planted the flag, greeted Deadbolt as he made his way to start EC along with Dahmer, who also arrived early. There were many exercises on the menu this morning. YHC pulled a Maybelline by writing them down in chalk on the pavement along with a series of marks to help PAX know where to start and stop.

Arrived back to the flag to witness a series of cars start to roll in. Pots, Java, Oboe, Cinder, Snap, Fanny Pack, and yes- a Midget sighting. After a series of fartsacks and numerous alarm malfunctions this week, he made it.

At that time, FIA started rolling in. Not sure of their workout this morning, but the amount of gear that was being carried to the picnic shelter was significant. Whatever was planned possibly included a week long trip afterwards. 5:30 hit..no FNG’s. Go Time..

Warm Up: Light jog around the lot, leading PAX to the first tennis court on the right for shuffles around the perimeter of the court, alternating lead leg on direction of the shuffle. Exited the first court and proceeded to the next for a rinse repeat and then back out to the lot, leading PAX to the far end of the lot to circle up for the following:

Imperial Walkers IC X10, Hillbillies X10, Good Mornings X10, Prison Squats X10, Bat Wings-Fazio F\B X20, Seal Claps X20, Overhead Claps X20. Mosey to the shelter single file past the FIA workout and to the left around the soccer field Indian Run style.

The Workout:

Brought PAX almost to the backside of the lot, where we converged for some lunge walks back to the speed bump in the center. Instructed PAX to find a parking spot and fill it. With each PAX occupying a parking space, they would sprint to the opposite space directly across and plank hold for the six.

Within this parking space, PAX would perform 1 burpee and mosey back to the start. Sprint back to opposite space and perform exercises in the following pattern

1 burpee, 2 curb merkins- sprint back

sprint forward (plank hold for 6)

1 burpee, 2 curb merkins, 3 derkins- sprint back

sprint forward (plank hold for 6)

1 burpee, 2 curb merkins, 3 derkins, 4 Erkins (in retrospect, pretty much the same as curb merkins)-sprint back

sprint forward (plank hold for 6)

1 burpee, 2 curb merkins, 3 derkins, 4 Erkins, 5 Dips-sprint back

sprint forward (plank hold for 6)

1 burpee, 2 curb merkins, 3 derkins, 4 Erkins, 5 Dips, 6 Nipplers-sprint back

sprint forward (plank hold for 6)

1 burpee, 2 curb merkins, 3 derkins, 4 Erkins, 5 Dips, 6 Nipplers, 7 Shoulder Taps-sprint back

sprint forward (plank hold for 6)

1 burpee, 2 curb merkins, 3 derkins, 4 Erkins, 5 Dips, 6 Nipplers, 7 Shoulder Taps, 8 Squats-sprint back

sprint forward (plank hold for 6)

1 burpee, 2 curb merkins, 3 derkins, 4 Erkins, 5 Dips, 6 Nipplers, 7 Shoulder Taps, 8 Squats, 20 LBC

Group mosey’d back to the speed bump to find the words “BEAR CRAWL” in front of them, so that’s what we did for about 25 yards to the marks YHC had chalked up earlier. At the marks, PAX continued their mosey in single file around the lot where we encountered an “X” along one of the parking spaces, which indicated the entry point for PAX to grab some curb for some curb plank shuffles. PAX proceeded in a single file plank with both hands on the curb shuffling down the line. After about 12 parking spaces, we landed on another “X,” which signified the end of the shuffles. Continued mosey, which transitioned to an Indian Run to the rock pile on the other side of the park. A quick check of the PAX, YHC noticed that we still had some trailing PAX, so instituted an impromptu set of squats while the six came in. With tight formation in tact, continued the Indian Run to the rock pile.

Instructed PAX to pick a rock that will challenge them, but nothing too crazy which would prevent them from performing 20 reps. Circled up for some arm work.

Wonder Bras X10, Curls X10, Triceps X10 (in cadence)

Rinse\Repeat X15 and X20

Indian Run back to the right side tennis court. Lined up along the long side of the court for some Jack Webbs in 1:3 ratio- Merkins and Air Presses in cadence, with a sprint intermission back and forth to the point of origin. Got to a 6:18 ratio before Midget asked when the work out was going to start..That’s when YHC knows he’s done about half the workout and coming off 3 days rest… Did one last sprint intermission and took PAX to the far end tennis courts for some balls to the wall-fence style X20 in cadence.

Circled up for Mary

Mary: Low Slow Flutter X20, LBC X20, Pickle Pounders X20, Homer to Marge X20, Regular Plank, Right Arm\Right Leg up, Left Arm\Left Leg up, Downward Dog, Left over Right, Right over Left with quality hamstring and calf stretches, and one last Good Morning for good measure. Have a nice day.

Announcements: Check Slack for 3rd F opportunities. YHC has your Q at Cletus this week- Happy Valentine’s Day
T-Claps (Recognition): Deadbolt and Dahmer on EC. All PAX for the quality effort in all phases today
Prayer: Continued prayers for Wallaby, Yousef’s son, First Responders and Military.

YHC took us out.

As I’m writing this backblast, I know we are all deeply saddened to hear the news Forceps shared today. Please keep Forceps and his family in your prayers. We are here for you, brother.

We didn’t name him Lawn Chair (or Quitter!)

A beautiful day at Tiger Blood.  Good friend of mine for a long time finally came out to join me and 9 others for an easy day of upper body and core.  Frisco made the trip across the wall to support SW native Dom.  I was waiting for the mumble chatter, but apparently devil burpees are the antidote to that!

FNGs: Powder Priest (Sonny -> It’s always Sunny in Philly -> Coke addicted Priest -> Alliteration is your friend)

Warm Up: Quick lap, SSH, Imperial Walkers / Hillbillys.  5 Devil Burpees at request of Da Business

The Workout:

Pikachu asked for low running.  He also didn’t actually show up, so….yeah.  Thank you for your leadership?

Thing 1:

12’s — Russian Twist + Double Merkin Absolutions.  Do 11 Twists, 1 Absolution, 10 /2 , etc.  Every 3 rounds, jail break to other side of the parking lot.
Protip: 10 double merkin absolutions, 1 twist, then 11 double merkin absolutions is none of the fun.

Thing 2:

I had originally planned Thing 3 to be at this point, but had to audible order.  We indian ran to the track and did the
Beep Test“: 1 partner ran a lap while the other did burpees.
4x times, each time partner does 2 fewer burpees (and therefore run faster to finish together)

Thing 3:

Brokeback / Backbroke merkin combo.  Pair up, one of you does 10x backbroke, the other does 10x brokeback.
Run around the island, 8x, switch top and bottom.
There were absolutely no comments about who prefers to be a top vs. a bottom, why do you ask?

At this point the Carpex guys slipped off into the woods together.  I guess what happens in SW stays in SW?

Thing 4:
11’s — Shoulder Tap BTTW + Tysons.
We ran out of time and ended after 8 rounds with 10x of each.

Mini Thing:
Floor is lava on the tiger/dawg paws back to start

Mary
: PICKLE POUNDERS

Announcements:
All the 3rdF you could want and more.  So glad to be part of this group and see the impact we’re making.  Way to lead guys.

T-Claps (Recognition): Solid effort out there this morning.  Always fun to hear guys encouraging an FNG and reminiscing about what it was like when they first came out.

Prayer
: Whole lot of sickness and surgery out there.  Dom shared he got a new job.  Really solid conversation about prioritizing home life over work and the challenges we face to do that well.  Real solid COT guys.

Native American Mosey on a Monday

8 men took the DRP and showed up at Paradise City. One lonely sole didn’t think it would be enough so they did EC. Everyone got at least 3 miles for a high tempo start to the week. Aye!

Indian Run

FNGs: Not today!

EC: Pablo

Warm Up: Mosey to top of the ramp for SSH, Good mornings and Windmill. Mosey to back corner for Imperial Walkers, Hillbillies and Daisy pickers. Mosey to the rail for back stroke and irkins.

The Workout: Split into two 4 man Indian run groups. Make laps around the complex stopping for 5 hand release merkins at the top of the ramp, 10 big boy sit ups at the back corner and 15 jump squats at the rail. Each group of 4 was supposed to skip a lap around the complex and do a Dora (100 merkins, 200 LBC and 300 squat). One group might have done it twice (could be bad instructions or bad listening…)

Mary: Good mornings ICx10, Homer to Marge ICx20, Low Slow Flutter ICx20

Announcements: Greenhouse 2/1, Move Snap this Thursday at 6pm, Long Ass ATT run coming up soon.

T-Claps (Recognition):

Prayer: Those looking for work (Lee), thanksgiving for our ability to get out with a group of men and get stronger.

It is always a honor to lead you men. I’ll try to do better next time!

Better Get Warm in a Hurry

EC: 187, Warbucks

A dozen pax converged at the Teeter for a very cold (24 degree game time temp) Purple Cobra led by YHC. It was so cold I was tempted to start the AO about two minutes early to get back to my warm house 2 minutes earlier. We are certainly blessed in this life by our warm homes and families. The goal: Keep moving quickly!

FNGs: Not today, son!
Warm Up: 5:30 hit and we quickly circled up for SSH x 30, GM’s x 10, Overhead Claps x 10, Seal Claps x 10, Mountain Climbers x 20, Daisy Pickers x 10.
The Workout: Not nearly warming up yet so, YHC called Indian Run behind the stores and onto the GCF lot. Time for some DORA.

Runners proceeded right out of the lot on down to the dead end at the bottom of the hill. Partners completed 100 Merkin, 200 BB sit ups, and 300 prisoner squats. This took roughly 26 mins. for future reference. Plank holds for the 6 while Deadbolt led a minute or two of various plank holds.

Now much warmer, we kept it moving. The next Thang was a series of exercises done in the GCF lot in the following order: Pax do 10 Irkins, run to island and perform fast feet around the island ( I’m told this is called a New Mexico special) run to 2nd island, repeat New Mexico special, the complete 5 Sumo squat jumps. Return the same way we came.  Repeato and repeato a 3rd time only now lunge walks between islands.

Pax then did Indian run back to flag for some Mary.
Mary: LBC’s x 13. (Thanks  to the HIM who picked up my count as I was coughing up something nasty during this), Shoulder Taps x 13, Freddie Mercury x 13, and Catalina Wine Mixers (YHC called “ Tasters”, one day I’ll get it right) x 13. Have a nice day!
Announcements: Kosher has put out on Slack a 3rd F opportunity for us all. Take a look.
T-Claps (Recognition): Abe gave YHC a shout out for picking up the Q on the fly yesterday at Downtown Train. This is what we do brother!
Prayer: Continued prayers for Kosher’s cousin dealing with loss, our military and 1st responders, particularly police in Hawaii at this time. YHC took us out.  It was an honor to get stronger alongside you HIM’s this morning.

January 8 2020 / at TBD (Womble Park) QIC: POTS “No Sand Bag’n”

January 8 2020 / at TBD (Womble Park) QIC: POTS “No Sand Bag’n”

EC: Nemo

PAX:  16

Blue Hen, Doc, Brony, Florence, Flanagan, Nemo, Snap, Java, Fanny Pack, Cinder, Hardy, Dauber, Dahmer, Sprinkler,  Yogurt, POTS

FNGs: None

Warm Up: Mosey’d to far parking lot

Side Straddle Hops (SSH), Daisy Pickers, Imperial Walkers, Frankenstein’s

The Workout:

  1. (one or two sandbags – modify as needed)
  2. Curls for the girls (20 reps)
  3. Figure 8’s around the legs (10 Reps right and 10 reps left)
  4. Overhead press (20 reps)
  5. Floor press / bridged (20 reps)
  6. Willy Mays Hayes – Bear hug side lunge (20 reps)
  7. Good Mornings (20 reps)
  8. Squats (20 reps)
  9. Up right rows (20 reps)
  10. Halo’s (20 reps)
  11. Rut Rows (20 reps)

Rinse and repeat between each exercise

Run backwards (Back Peddle) to middle of parking lot

Sprint back

  1. Passing the sandbags to the left, right over, and under.
  2. Mosey’d to Picnic Pavilion, Paired up;

1st round Partner 1 Balls to the Wall. Partner 2 Urkins (IC 20), Partners switched.

2nd round Partner 1 Balls to the Wall. Partner 2 Derkins (IC 20), Partners switched.

3rd round Partner 1 Balls to the Wall. Partner 2 Dips (IC 20), Partners switched.

Mary: The PAX took turns with several rounds of ab exercises to close out the Q.

Announcements:  Tobacco Road Marathon & Half Marathon March 15.

Prayer:  Prayers for the unspoken, Military, and First Responders.

Throwback 5 – Day 5 – Riding the Murphy-Go-Round at Cletus

46 PAX IN THE GLOOM!  Way to end the week HIM!

EC: Norm, ShamWow!, Martini, DawgPound, Skidmark, Maybelline, Redenbacher, Pablo, Buford, Cowboy, Mr. Terrific

FNGs: NOPE

Warm Up:  YHC felt a little odd Qing the final Throwback of the week.  I wasnt here when these fine AOs were established.  I needed some star power…  I needed CrabLegs!!!

No, not those delicious buttery delicacies… This HIM!

I reached out and luckily enough he was available. CrabLegs was wrapping up some vacation in New England and he made the push to get back and join in on the fun.  Crablegs put the PAX through their paces in the warm-up.

  • SSH
  • Runners Pose
  • Pigeon Pose
  • Overhead Stretches
  • Daisy Pickers
  • Good Mornings

The Workout:

41 PAX were present when we started the workout with an initial count-off.  YHC watched as a few men filed in at various moments but was unable to get the count.  This called for 6 Burpees OYO!

PAX had counted off 1,2,3,4 and broke into 4 groups.  We were headed to the Murphy-Go-Round.  Most Murphs would last about an hour and we would have enough room for everyone to grab some pull-up bars.   We didn’t have that today and with 41 (later 46 PAX) there were some logistical challenges.  YHC had his heart* set on some sort of Murph-like event today so a contingency plan was in place to make it happen.

*One of my earliest memories of attending Cletus was when a Murph was announced instead of the normal workout.  As a new PAX at the time, I was intimidated and I remember being pretty shattered the day after.  It was brutal and humbling and oddly it now made me feel nostalgic and happy…  this F3 really changes a guy.

The Actual Workout  Finally…

We mozy’d to the railing on the greenway between the pond and the baseball fields.  The railing would serve as our pull-up bars, strike that Inverted Row bars.  Group 2 was dropped here and told to get started AMRAP until they were relieved by Group 1.

We mozy’d to the parking lot beyond the baseball diamonds.  As we entered the lot, we dropped off Group 3.  There job was to do AMRAP Merkins until they were relieved by Group 2.

We mozy’d down the lot to give some space and dropped off Group 4 off.  AMRAP Squats until relieved by Group 3.

From there, Group 1 set off on a Run around the Baseball diamonds until they got to Group 2.

The Murphy-Go-Round was set in motion and continued until time was called.

Mary:

Back to the tennis courts…

  • 6 inch leg holds
  • Boxcutters
  • Superman Ws and Ts
  • LBCs

Announcements:  Check Slack because my memory don’t work so good…  here is a round-up

  • Paradise City starts at 5:30 from now on
  • U-Turn launches from Panera from now on
  • Support a local Eagle Scout and the food pantry.  Donations happening now, building out a greenhouse later
  • Dumbo has setup a FREE CPR class at Hope next week – sign-up and show-up, you could save a life
  • Dad’s Workout 1/4 @9am Womble

T-Claps (Recognition):  To the OGs that set South Wake in motion.  Great representation this week from some of the earliest PAX including Howard.  Amazing leadership and great whetstones to reference as we push forward with the 2020 vision.

Prayer:  Those PAX that are working on physical and mental battles among us.  For our service members that keep us safe and guarantee our freedoms.  CrabLegs took us out.

Cletus Dec. 27th, 2019 Rock Work

EC: UTI, Katniss

FNGs:  Welcome Cinder! Cary Fireman that was EH’ed by a friend in Memphis
Warm Up:  Random Counts of Fazio Arm Circles, Imperial Walkers, Hillbillies, SSH, Merkins
The Workout:  Rock work in the parking lot

2X rock push and duck walk across the parking lot

Several rounds of tricep extentions, curls for the girls, goblet squats, and overhead press while rotating and sharing everyone’s rock.

Indian Run around the baseball fields

Modified Morning call at the play ground – Pax performing Clock Merkins while one Pax performs pull-ups until everyone had a turn

Mary: 10 Count Plank hold, 10 Count One arm raised Plank Hold, Repeat, LBC’s, Catalina Wine Mixer, Peter Parkers
Announcements:  New Cletus Co-Q TBA soon!
T-Claps (Recognition):  Cinder for completing the workout!
Prayer: A safe new year for all PAX