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U-Turn Segment Challenge – Use Segments to Get Stronger, Faster, Smarter

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15 PAX ran the 12 Oaks Route, regular direction. That’s counterclockwise. Here’s today’s challenge: Pick a Strava segment along this route and see what you got. Using Strava’s segments, you can not only find out how you are doing against your peers (U vs. them), but you can also find out how you’re doing versus yourself (U vs. U).

Strava is full of segments. A segment is simply run (or ride) that goes from Point A to Point B. When you run the segment, Strava automatically records your run. Ever notice your Achievements on Strava? Could be your fastest mile, 5k, 10k, marathon or whatever. It can also be your best performance (PR) on a Strava segment.

Today, I identified three segments on the the U-Turn – Twelve Oaks Route (a segment in itself) and challenged PAX to lay down their fastest time:

  • 12 Oaks to Irving Pkwy (1.33 miles along Green Oaks Pkwy from New Hill Rd to Irving Pkwy)
  • Irving Pkwy Roller Coaster Hills (0.46 miles up/down Irving Pkwy)
  • Sprint to Starbucks (0.31 miles from shopping center entrance, right turn to Starbucks)

During the run, 187 coached Moose on the Climb out of 12 Oaks segment. Moose jumped into the Top 10, claiming 8th spot (6:30 pace uphill!). I saw @Pikachu take off on the Sprint to Starbucks. Already a Top 10 finisher there, he didn’t shuffle the Top 10, but he did get his third fastest time 5:07 pace!). @Woody laid down PRs without even trying!

In the end, Strava revealed Segment PRs for @Dawgpound @TomTom @Woody @187 and significant Achievements for @Dahmer @Pikachu and @Moose. Great work fellas!

Again, you don’t have to bust the Top 10! But, you can see how you are doing over time. Feeling strong? Tackle a segment along your run. How did you do? As an added bonus, every time you run a segment, you are essentially doing interval training, which leads to you getting stronger, faster, smarter.

Announcements: Pikchu’s church Oasis holds its first Sunday Service this weekend in the new building.

Prayer Requests: Injured PAX.

Like many of you, I’m trying to improve in 2023. On thing I’m doing is reading the book, Jesus Calling, a daily reader. I thought everyone could benefit from a passage I read this week. I read that as part of the closing prayer. See image below.

 

Turkish Delight

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I bet you didn’t know that Turkish get-ups are my favorite exercise.  Well, if you showed up this morning to Crazy Ivan you do now.  Being Friday the 13th the number 13 showed up a lot in today’s workout as did some quality metal in the form of Opeth’s 2001 masterpiece Blackwater Park.  PAX were showing up right up until the buzzer and when we got started we were 14 strong.  We finished with 16 as two brothers from Cletus joined us for Mary and COT.

FNGs:

None today

Warm Up:

SSH x26 IC

Windmills x10 IC

Daisy Pickerx x10 IC

Sir Fazio Arm Circles x10 IC

Trunk Twists x10 IC

Squat hold with bell while each PAX did a 5 count around the circle.

The Workout:

Everyone partnered up and congregated at the end of the parking lot where instructions were given.  Partner 1 would stay put and do AMRAP Turkish Get-ups while partner 2 did an thing.  When partner 2 returned they would switch.

The things they did were:

Mosey with bell to middle of parking lot and do 13 curls.  Continue on to the other side of the lot and do 13 more curls before returning.

Go to field behind lot and do 13 kettlebell swings.  On #13 they threw it as far as possible and then bear crawled to the bell.  Upon retrieving it, lunge walk back while alternating twisting with the bell from hip to hip.

Mosey with bell to middle of parking lot and do 13 triceps extensions.  Continue to the other side of the lot and do 13 more before returning.

Crab walk with bell in belly to the half way point of the parking lot.

Do the same thing as curls and tris but with snatches

 

I really thought we’d have time to repeat but maybe that was a bit ambitious.  Also, group one was super slow.  I don’t think they liked their partners.  After one cycle we were down to only 5 minutes left so we wrapped up and headed to….

Mary:

Midget  love handles x13 IC each side

LBC x13 IC

American Hammers x16 IC

Announcements:

Painting in Garner today with Breach

2nd F lunch at Osha today

T-Claps (Recognition):

All of F3 Nation for showing up and raising over $65,000 for Cardinal from F3 Knoxville’s family

Prayer:

Cardinal from F3 Knoxville.  Breach is working to identify the closes AEDs for each of our AOs.  The Hunt center has one.  Know how to do CPR, it’s helped save lives locally in JoCo.

Sick and injured PAX

 

 

Always an honor to lead.  Thank you, men.

 

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Paradise City Q of the Year?

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YHC showed up early to set up some equipment for todays beat down. The preblast had a comment saying this would be the best Q of the year. Needless to say I think it was, considering there was only 1 other one. This is the rare occasion I have the honor to Q PC and know the standard mileage is 3 or more. YHC wanted to bring the intensity and keep the PAX moving with the option to push themselves. We had 11 HIM show up for the main event with a few ECers. One dude rucked it up as well. This is what we did.

Run big loop reverse with warm up exercises along the way.
Frankensteins
Windmills
Skiers
Copperhead Dirkens

7’s on ramp down to sportsman – burpees and worst Merkin ever
Agility ladders on the flat in the middle

Stack’ems in the parking lot (snake)
Shoulder tap merkins x10
Freddy Mercury’s x20
Chilly jacks x30
Bobby Hurleys x40 – didn’t have enough time

No Mary
No new announcements
Prayers for lady dying of cancer, church family had a loss, Pablo’s family with their loss.
YHC challenged the PAX to stop going through the motions and get out of their comfort zone. Do something to benefit someone each day.

Pleasure to lead men!
BS out

Lucky Thirteen

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FNGs: none

Warm Up: side straddle hops and good mornings while the stragglers assembled.

The Workout: standard route in reverse. Optional 4mi route as desired

Announcements: Q school tomorrow at Womble at 14:00

Prayer: injured and sick PAX, Pablo’s sister passed away unexpectedly at Xmas.

Changing of the guard

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Men,

 

The last two years have meant the world to YHC. When first asked to be the Nantan of South Wake I was honestly terrified. I came home to my M and said “why in hell would they trust this to me?” After some soul searching and reassurances from others, I accepted.

 

3 months into my time as Nantan COVID hit full force and I made the call to shut us down. The world was a different place then, but damn what a lesson in leadership that turned into!

 

Throughout it all, it has been truly an honor to watch our region continue to grow and mature and to see all of the FNGs that have grown into High Impact Men over the past two years. I have witnessed countless friendships blossom, seen first time GoRuckers and Marathoners, witnessed community impact beyond what I would have thought possible (anyone wanna sling some mulch next weekend? anyone?), seen (and experienced) firsthand the impact of 75 hard, and watched our relationships with BOTH of our local towns flourish into true partnerships.

 

Some of our newer pax may not know, but Deadbolt served as our first Nantan for many a year. He was voluntold for the position the day he turned 50 and (I’m guessing) probably didn’t know what he was signing up for, but he stewarded us into official regionhood and saw us grow from 6 workouts a week to 15+. I’ll be forever grateful for his leadership and his ear when I needed advice over the past two years, and I’m confident that both of us will continue to be active and involved as we transition the Nantan role over again.

 

I’m thrilled to introduce Breach as our next Nantan. Many of you know him for his passion for Travis Manion Foundation, for his crap talk during workouts, and for his sheer willpower in everything that he does. I’m confident that he is the right HIM to lead our region for the next 12 – 18 months. Please thank him for his leadership the next time you see him and let him know how you want to be involved as we continue to grow F3 South Wake!

 

Pikachu out!

Biscuits and Lattes @ Cletus

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FNGs: N/A

Warm Up:

hillbillies | imperial walkers | good mornings | ⛰️ climbers | sir fazio arm circles | (all x15)

mosey around the soccer fields to the parking lot where the 🪨 pit is.

The Workout:

2 smaller 🪨’s

Plank Row | 🪨 Jacks | Walking lunges (x15)

1 medium 🪨

💀 crushers | Goblet squats | Ground pounders (x15)

Took it to the benches

erkins | derkins | dips | Decline ⛰️climbers | Wall sits

Mary:

homer to marge | 🇺🇸🔨‘s | 📦 cutters | 🦀🧁‘s | low slow flutter | pickle pounders

Prayer:

Hennit Family’s

Pabols sister

AGS 12-4-22 F3 Magic

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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 “encouraged” Jellybeans to “go the distance.” 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, “That’s the most fun I’ve ever had running!” 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, “Roll Tide,” 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.

Cletus Rules!

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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!

Fear the Pumpkin

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FNGs: None

Warm Up: The bounce, spinal rotations, arm circles, good mornings, WMH

The Workout:

Circuit 1: 10 count in cadence, rotate to your left after each exercise.  2 large pumpkins thrown in the mix with KBs. 2 rounds: Curls, Triceps, Rows, Shoulder Press, Goblet Squat

Circuit 2: Learned each exercise together.  Did 4-6 count each, then 10 minute tabata. 45 seconds on; 15 sec rest;

  1. KB Pistol Rows 3x and stand
  2. KB Around the world, catch the bell shoulder height, then reverse lunge
  3. KB 3x swings 2x squat
  4. KB 3x core twist then one curl (from knees)
  5. KB 2x overhead triceps recover in the front (from knees) 
  6. KB Pullover alternating knee raises right then left leg (on your back)
  7. KB 2x single arm overhead press then forward lunge (Right)
  8. KB repeat on the Left
  9. Chillcut plank position march over the bell  
  10. Push up on the bell. 2x each side and switch 

Circuit 3: OYO Squat press, swings and then sprint 50m and back (Reps 25,20,15,10,5); those who finished first took a mosey. 

Mary: Some stretches

Announcements: Sign up to help with HollyFest

Prayer: Lots of silent requests. 

Field Trip at Paradise City

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EC:  Skidmark, Emeril, Redenbacher, Sunshine, Pikachu, Mr. Terrific, Pablo, Cupid

FNGs:   Not today

Warm Up: Lap around Ting with stops for SSH, Frankensteins, dips at the guard rail, Good Mornings, Imperial Walkers, and Hillbillies.

The Workout:  PAX counted off into groups of 2 and headed out on our field trip to Artic Ridge Way, travelling in a scout run. When we arrived at Artic Ridge Way, YHC informed the group that we would run to the top of the hill and do 7 sumo squats and then run back down to the bottom of the hill for 7 Star Jumps. We completed this 4 times in a row and then returned to Ting on a scout run. We still had a few minutes left when we returned so we headed up the ramp for another lap. We stopped at the top for Sir Fazio Arm circles, stopped by the tennis courts for 5 burpees OYO and then back to the flag.

Mary: Short on time.

Announcements:  Tetanus will be stepping down as site Q at TBD. Need someone to step up and take over, freed to lead. Reach out to Tetanus if you are interested.

T-Claps (Recognition): All PAX for showing up today and putting in the work.

Prayer:  Unspoken, keep PAX healthy.

YHC took us out. Thank you the opportunity to lead.