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3 Mile Island of Pain

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FNGs: N/A

Warmup:  20 Fozie Arm Circles, 10 Good Mornings, 20 SSH, 15 Daisy Pickers, 10 Windmills, 10 OYO Burpees, 10 Emperial Walkers, 10 Hillbillies, 15 ct Pigeon Poses

The Workout

Mosey to the Rock Pile – rotate around rocks between sets.  Pikachu picked a rock the shape of South Carolina but the size of a truck tire to play with.

  • 4 sets of 20’s – Curls for the girls
  • 4 sets of 20’s  – Overhead Overhead Tri-press
  • 4 sets of 10’s – Ground Pounders
  • 2 Sets of 10’s – Windshield Wipers and Bench Press
  • 2 Set of 10’s – Rockies and 6 inches

Mosey to the Wall for 3 sets of 35 ct Wall Sits – Prisoner, Al Gore, Standard. YHC explained that BTTWs were out due to broken blood vessels is the eyes that make me look like I have pink eye for a week.  Doc was up to his usual antics with the count downs and YHC had fun with Peak at You’s name which made for some of the best Mumble Chatter in F3SW.

Mosey to the Playground for Aik’n Station Time:

  • 2 sets of 10’s – Shoulder Tap Planks, Dips, Standard Merkins
  • 2 sets of 20’s – Step Ups, Squats, Mountain Climbers
  • 2 sets of 20’s – LBCs, WWIIs, LSFs
  • 10’s – Hand Release Merkins, Dips, 30 ct Supermans
  • 20’s – H2M single legs, Pickle Pounders, Plank Jacks,
  • Finished the workout off with 3 sets of 5ct-10ct Boat Canoes.

Announcements:  Truth In Nature Skeet Shoot fundraiser needs F3 support, Womble Park Memorial Day Murph is on (details in Slack Announcements soon),  GP closed June 1st, Dauber happy to be back in the Gloom after 2 weeks of injury recovery (F3 is just good for the soul).

Prayer Requests:  Drew Pescaro is one of the UNCC Shooting victims (friend of Motor Boatin’s family) and is recovering from intestinal surgeries. Continued prayers for F3 brothers dealing with injuries like Shredder.

YHC took us out.

T-Claps (Recognition): T-Claps for double downs: Pikachu logged over 15 miles at U-Turn before posting GP and Peeping Tom posted @ Whiplash beat down. Also, our brother 3 Mile (named for local Nuclear Power Plant & love for running) for posting DR all the way from Johnson City, TN.

 

A Little Chilly This Morning

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April 29, 2019 / in fitness, Mutiny/ QIC: Fedex

PAX: Noah’s Ark, H1N1, Messi, Modify, Dauber, Cupid, Stovepipe, FedEx, Potts, Overachiever

EC: H1N1, Messi, Overachiever

FNGs: Overachiever

Warm Up:

Lap around track

Calf raises

Side straddle hop

Fozio arm circles

Good morning 

Imperial walkers

Hillbillies

Stretches

The Workout:

Started the workout with Captain Thor, in honor of Avengers End Game, which are 1 big boy sit up and then 4 American hammers, 2:8, 3:12……. We made to 10 sit-ups and 50 American hammers. Told the Pax they should have instant abs after that.

Then we moysed over to the rock pile where I told the Pax to pick a rock that is suitable to them. We then head over to the shelter where I told the Pax that we would be doing circuits with 3-4 exercises in each.

The circuits consisted of;

Circuit #1

Urkins

Derkins

Dips

Circuit #2

Shoulder press

Curls

Triceps

Circuit #3 

Plank jacks

Plank push ups right leg up

Plank push ups left leg up

Mountain climbers

Circuit #4 

Squats

Lunges

Skaters

People’s chair

Circuit #5 

LBCs

Homer to Marge

Low Slow Flutter

We went through 2x running to each corner of the soccer field in between circuits

Mary: Done in the workout

Announcements: Check Slack and Facebook

T-Claps (Recognition): To Overachiever for not only being an FNG but also doing EC and surviving the workout

Prayer: Cupid’s friend who’s having surgery, friend that most of have in common that lost his wife on Easter morning, the Pax dealing with injuries and unspoken

Thunder at Crazy Ivan; Welcome New Fritters

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Arriving at Womble at 0445, I planted the shovel flag (more than once due to winds) and took off jogging testing a gimpy hammy before EC officially started at 0505.  I cruised in at less than 100% but not deterred seeing the glow of Noxgear and headlamps in the parking lot.  I was elated to see my future fritter brothers (Doc, Modify, Cupid and WAIT – Where was R-22?)  Did he succumb to the fart sack?  We had lost a fritter wanna-be the morning before when Beater was unable to get to Disney due to a lot of stuff going on on the home front.  Pikachu, Bullseye and Aquaman had arrived for their fritter too.  It was 0530 and keeping with all AOs, Crazy Ivan began on time, Pikachu led the PAX out toward downtown for the two-mile run.  Note: Maybelline had joined the PAX for EC after hastily parking.  Running alongside the soccer fields, we noticed a silver Pathfinder coming in hot.  I cannot confirm or deny seeing sparks coming from the bottom of the vehicle after navigating over the Womble speed humps.  The driver could have had some experience as a stuntman as he adeptly handled the obstacles.  I did some research and found he had indeed done some driving in Hollywood before.  (See pic below)  Turning around, I saw it was no one other than R-22!  He sped by me as I waved him on pointing him in the direction of the PAX 100 yards ahead of me.  It was going to be a great day knowing R-22 was fritter edible!

 

FNGs:  None and No Merlots

Warm Up:  Pikachu brought the PAX into the parking lot after a nice warm-up run.  R-22 was drenched.  Cars kept coming in to the parking lot.  Anticipating a large turn out, Dauber communicated with Pikachu the night before during the First Responder Training and solidified a co-Q game plan.  In the end, 28 PAX came ready to get “thunder-strucked!”  Dauber had PAX circle up in the parking lot and got their heart rate going with 25 SSH, 10 Seal claps, 10 T-Claps, 10 Cotton-Pickers, 10 Fazio Arm Circles (F/R) and some static arm stretches.  There would be minimal running today so the warm-up focused on arms/shoulders.

The Workout:   Weinkes were created the night before (one workout focusing on Kettle bells, the other on a boot-camp style workout) and discussed as Pikachu took 14 PAX to the adjacent parking lot starting off with build a bears.  An abundance of LBCs, Merkins and Squats were thrown in for good measure.  Dauber began the kettle bell workout with a variety of Kettle bell exercises that included Swings (25), Bus drivers (15), Lawn mowers (10 L/R), Goblet Squats (10+), Figure 8s (10 L/R), Halos (10 L/R), Sumo Squats (10+).  LBCs, SSH, Mountain Climbers were thrown in breaking up the Kettle bell exercises.  Dauber called on Sir Dawgpound sharing his expertise of executing pistol exercises. The planned list on the Weinke went by the wayside as Dauber caught sight of Pikachu coming back from the amphitheater preparing to swap out for kettle bells.  The 80’s/90’s Hair Band continued in the background while Dauber led PAX to the amphitheater for some boot-camp exercises.  Alternating left/right leg step ups; Star Jumps; Merkins; Australian Mountain Climbers; Seated Chair; Balls to the Walls.  Dauber slowed things down and got the PAX stretching with various leg stretches leading to compromising positions and salty mumble chatter.  PAX were in a good mood cutting up while executing Yoga positions like pigeon and cobra.  Mosey back to the parking lot.  Timing was off as Pikachu was leading his PAX in kettle bell movements.  Dauber audibled and began prisoner lunges in the grass protecting our sensitive knees from the asphalt.  Merkins and pickle pounders were thrown in when Pikachu asked if we were going to do Build-A-Bears.  Well of course we were!  Off to the adjacent parking lot.  Build a bears were executed (unlike other group of PAX who executed 1-8 merkins), we executed 1, 2, 4 and 8 merkins (timing you know).

Mary:  Both groups of PAX circled up.  187 did not like yours truly hanging over him while I tried walking behind him near the curb trying to get a peak at the playlist.  (Sorry 187!). Pikachu was very excited looking at his playlist and seeing how close we were to AC/DC – Thunderstruck.  Some plank stretches and plank holds/pickle-pounders were executed before we heard Bon Scott/Brian Johnson lead singer scream out the lyrics to Thunderstruck.  A burpee was executed every time PAX heard the word Thunder/Thunderstruck. For those interested, there are 34X this word is mentioned.  SSH were done during the rest of the song.

Announcements:  We discussed some key takeaways from the First Responder training PAX attended yesterday. One pearl was to know where you are at all times!  When calling 911, follow and answer the Qs of the operator – don’t provide any unnecessary verbiage (the operator is filling in set fields).  Stay calm.  Assess the situation – step back, do not just jump in – You could make things worse and become a victim.  See Slack and FB for announcements!  Come out to Ground pounder and cheer on runners for 8K and 16K.

T-Claps (Recognition):  Cowboy for setting up First Responder Training!

Prayer:  Breach (wearing Breathtaker) took us out.  Unspoken, Crab Legs, Shredder, Moby’s dad…

A Journey to the Abyss

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16 PAX, 10 for EC, decided to swallow the DRP, climb out of the fartsack, and post at Disney to get stronger.  Q was happy to see a few brothers (minus 1 fritter quitter) braving their first journey for the coveted Fritter and the best speech zero dollars can buy.

FNGs: None

EC: Doc, Modify, R22, Aquaman, Bullseye, Dauber, Dahmer, Pikachu, Pablo

Fritter Status: New fritters: Doc, Modify, R22, Cupid; Repeat fritter: Aquaman, Bullseye, Dauber, Pikachu; Fritter Quitter: Beater

Warm Up: Led by Emeril: mosey around the baseball field to the small parking lot for a light warm up and a series of stretches.

The Workout: From the parking lot, the PAX moseyed to the Abyss to get the workout started.  Q had conveniently placed two 35lb kettlebells at the top of the abyss to be used throughout the workout.  After arriving,  PAX split into 2 groups and lined up in 2 lines down each side of the stairs.  With the kettlebell, the first PAX did one shoulder press and then passed it to the next PAX in line down the stairs.  PAX were instructed to run to the end of the line down the stairs to continue passing the kettlebell until they reached the bottom.  At the bottom, 5 burpees OYO.  The PAX lined up again to repeat up the stairs but this time with two shoulder presses and then 5 burpees OYO at the top.  Once at the top, PAX partnered up to complete a Dora 1,2,3 (100 merkins, 200 WWII, 300 squats).  Partner 1 started his reps while partner 2 traveled down the abyss into the darkness where they had to complete star jumps (start w/ 5 and add 1 rep for each journey down) until all reps were completed.  PAX were encouraged to carry a kettlebell or two, to keep them company, as they descended into the abyss.  As PAX completed their reps, they were instructed to continue up and down the abyss with the star jumps until all PAX were complete.  On completed, all PAX then moseyed (some carrying the kettlebells) back to the parking lot for Mary.

Mary: All exercises in-cadence for a 20 count: low slow flutter, homer-to-marge, freddie mercury forward and reverse, pickle-pounder

Announcements: PAX are encouraged to step up to Q a workout, CPR/Safety meeting at Fire Station tonight, Check FB and Slack

Prayer: Crab legs and his status in the clinical trial, unspoken prayers…

Tearing down the walls

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It was a pleasure to lead guys.

Several showed up for ec including: dauber, doc, r22, Cupid, modify, pikachu, beater, aquaman, h1n1, Messi, bullseye, led

FNGs:Trojan – Eric Julien
Warm Up:20xSSH, 20x Moroccan night clubs,10 forward and reverse Fabio arm circles, 10 hillbilly’s, 10IW, 10 burpees OYO
The Workout:Walls of Jericho

7 exercise @ 7 reps with jog around courts inbetween

prisoner squats, run, diamond merkins,run, captain Thor’s, run, mountain climbers, run, wide merkins,run, Red Bull jacks, run, burpees

Burpee break down suicides on tennis court

bear crawl to 1st line 4 star jumps

bear crawl to 2nd line 8 squats

bear crawl to 3rd line 12 in/out planks

bear crawl to 4th line 16 merkins

Great job picking up the six guys!!

Mary:Several pax’s contributed to Mary doing the following

lbcs, LSF, boat canoes, burpees, American hammers, pickle pounders, box cutters, hello dolly, windshield wipers, Freddie mercuries

Announcements:see slack and FB. 16 k this weekend cheer on pax’s after ground pounder

T-Claps (Recognition):breach and the breath taker
Prayer:pray for several health issues among pax family and friends. Cancer, mental health.

Nice Weather for Tea this Evening

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April 22, 2019 / in Tea Time / QIC: Dusty

Pax: Dauber, Dusty, John Deere, Pikachu

Nice evening for a workout at a crowded playground full of kids.

Warm Up:  1 Mile

The Workout: Standard Murph:  100 pull-ups, 200 merkins, 300 squats

Mary: 1 mile

Announcements:  See Facebook, Slack

1 Year Anniversary for Ground Pounder

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Pax of 19 for the 1 year anniversary of Groundpounder

Foghorn, Kitty Litter, 3rd cousin, Dumbo, Mookie, Messai, Pikachu, Pumpkin Spice, Noahs Ark, Doc, Q-bert, Emeril, Dutch Over, Dauber, H1N1, 16-Bit, Deadbolt

Forceps and Breach on the Q

Warm Up: 20 counts of SSH, Good Mornings, Daisey Pickers, Imperial walkers and Hillbillies

The Workout: The workout was a Co-Q with Forceps teeing things off

Mosy over to the pavilion Split into 3 groups for some

Aiken Arms 20 dips, 10 shoulder tap planks, 15 plank jacks, and 15 hand release merkins

Aiken legs 20 Squats, 20 steps ups, 10-star jumps, and 15 mountain climbers

Akien Abs 15 American hammers, 20 ct 6 inches, 10 Rockies and 30 ct chill cut planks

Mosey over to the rock pile and grab a rock to share, 3 sets of 10 count Curls for the girls, Tricep extensions and Groundpounders rotate clockwise between sets.

2nd half belongs to Breach,

Stations of fun, Partner up for a Tabata style 30 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds to rotate. Partner 1 uses the tool and partner 2 does merkins.

Station 1 Firehose front squat, Station 2 Pain stick truck twist, Station 3 Fire hose back squat, Station 4 Pain stick sumo squat, Station 5 Tire flip, Station 6 Pain stick overhead squat, Station 7 Med ball throw and med ball slam, Station 8 Sledgehammer ax chop, and battle rope waves. Station 9  Pain stick up and over twists

Mary: Pax callout exercises, squats, homer to marge, Freddie Mercury’s, and heels to the heavens

Announcements: First responder training on Thursday check the socials for details, Apr 29th workout in Durham check the socials for details

Prayer: COT: Crab legs and Shredder, that all have a great Easter with family and friends.

Partner Ball Kicks

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YHC peeled in at the last possible minute after fart sacking through EC (good job Slide Rule, Pablo, & U.T.I!) to a very full parking lot that included some old familiar faces. A quick round of hellos and we were into warmup.

FNGs: N/A
Warm Up:

SSH x10 IC

Imperial Walkers x10 IC

Lap around the parking lot consisting of butt kickers, high knees, and finishing with frankenstein walks (or ball kick walks if you’re too close to the pax in front of you).
The Workout:

Lots of good miles ran this morning with some great picking up the six action by Lipstick and Cowboy. Way to be boys.
Mary:

Numerous double downs for Ground Pounder’s 1 year anniversary.
Announcements:

First responder training. See online.
T-Claps (Recognition):

Lipstick & Cowboy for picking up the 6. This is what makes us more than just a run club – remember it!
Prayer:

Banana Seat’s neighbor. Unspoken.

Fuquay Varina – The Other Downtown

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PT was lit up early this morning for an EC run. 29 total HIM ready for Tour de Quay – Part Deux (the other side) No FNG’s

EC:
10 strong – Yogurt going for the fritter

FartSack:
Roger Roger (or possible kid issues)

Warm Up:
Small group Indian run, stop at Mexican Restaurant parking lot

Red bull smurf jacks x25 IC
Reverse carolina dry docks x20
Bat wings 4×20 IC
Up downs x10

The Workout:
Mosey to FV Chamber of Commerce
Chilly broad jumps (two lines)

Pledge of Allegiance

Mosey to Church parking lot
Broad jump burpee ladder across parking lot, increase merkins on each jump (ex. 5th burpee will have 5 merkins in it)

Mosey back up to Fidelity bank lot
Sneaky Gorilla x10

Mosey back to guard rails near start
Irkin/nippler count down on guard rails x15, x10, x5
*YHC called an audible to finish up at tennis court due to high traffic*

Mosey back to courts
Finish up with merkins/nipplers x10 each, x5 each

Mary:
Fabreze (Big Boy sit-ups and air presses with 6inch hold) 2:10, 4:20, 6:30, 8:40, 10:50
Dying cockroach
Figure 8’s
Have a nice “Hump” day

Announcements:
FB and Slack
Charity blurb for April

T-Claps (Recognition):
Pikachu did EC EC and was the sweeper today holding the PAX together.

Prayer:
Coal Ash uncle passed, Moby’s dad, Shredder, Crab Legs, Durham blast

Way to get after it today men. Should have clocked around 2 miles and broke a sweat. Thanks for letting me lead a great group of HIM. Make HUMP DAY great!

BS Out!

Kick Ball in the Gloom

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Warm Up:  Run through the parking lot; quick feet on the curb in both directions.  Circled up for the following exercises:  20 SSH, 10 Good AM, 10 Daisy Pickers, 10 Sir Fazio Arm Circles (F/B), 10 Windmills, 10 Goof balls

The Workout:  KICK BALL – F3 Style:  Fields were flooded due to an overnight storm so Q moved the kick ball event to the parking lot.  Ground rules set:  if ball was kicked outside of parking lot into grass, the kicker executed 5 burpees OYO; pitcher calls out exercise, kicker runs after ball while remaining PAX performed the exercise.  This was modified after a few rounds with ALL PAX running to the kicked ball.  Numerous exercises were called including wide merkins, merkins, diamond merkins, Squats, SSH, LBC, WWII, planks, spider man, mountain climbers, leg kicks, Burpees, Homer to Marge,  B2TW, 6-point Burpee, etc.

 

Mary:  Circled up in the parking lot and each PAX called out a 10-count core exercise:  LBC, WWII, reverse LBC, American Hammers, H2M, Freddie Mercury, Box cutters…

Announcements:  Triathlon Training (with non AO swimming) – See Gump;

SEE ANNOUNCEMENTS on social media

T-Claps (Recognition):  Great to see our F3 brother back in the gloom – Noah’s Ark!

Prayer:  FedEx led us out;  Holy Week – Good Friday, Easter.  Lots of whirlwinds in PAX lives; work transitions, Messi taking a huge test this week, injured PAX,  Job interview, unspoken.

EC:  LED and H1N1 running; Messi on the bike.

Honored to lead you men in the gloom!  Appreciate your enthusiasm with the use of the kick ball today!