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Ultimate @ Thunder – 17Jun20
FNGs:
None 🙁
Warm Up:
Mosey over to the pit. Circle up for SSH x10 IC, Daisy Pickers x10 IC, Frankenstein’s x10 IC.
The Workout:
Split into teams for Ultimate frisbee. First ¼ of the game 3x Merkins per drop, second ¼ 1x burpee, third ¼ 1x Turkish getup, fourth ¼ no exercise penalty.
Mary:
Not today.
Announcements:
Mulching at Bass Lake starts this Saturday and continues each Saturday until we finish.
T-Claps (Recognition):
Hardy & Florence – those guys are legit at Ultimate.
Prayer:
Baby Day. Pax suffering from loss.
3 Qs Are Better Than 1
We had some lines cross as we geared up for the Dads workout. ShamWow! was volunteered following the last one but it was never documented on the Q-Sheet. Warbucks jumped on it the night before since it was blank on the Q-sheet and I volunteered to assist since I wasn’t planning on running U-Turn. We all had a quick chat the night before once the crossed lines were understood and we all took a piece to “Q”. Good times were had by all and the weather was glorious. Read below 🙂
FNGs: 0
Warm Up: Good Mornings, Bear Crawls, Wheel Barrows, Random Ball Chasing, SSH
The Workout:
Thang 1 – ShamWow! Says – The only time that anyone listens to what ShamWow! says… YHC got out first, point made (I never listen to ShamWow!)
Thang 2 – Zombie Dodgeball – Started with YHC. He hit people with the ball until they were all hitting the other people with the ball. We lost track of who was a Zombie and who wasnt until it was just chaos. But fun chaos anyway.
Thang 3 – Dads vs Kids Dodgeball – At the core Dads were on one side of the tennis courts and the kids were on the other. Get hit, sit on the fence and watch until all Dads or all kids are cleared from the game. We played 3-4 variations of this where Dads were one-handed, Dads could only catch, and just normal Dodgeball. It was fun, everyone won.
Thang 4 – Freeze Tag – Dads vs kids, get tagged and stop in your tracks with your legs shoulder-width apart. If someone from your team passed under your legs you were unfrozen and back in the game. We played this more than a few times. Swish was a monster in this game, juking all over the place.
Mary: Animal Crawls – Animals were called, we crawled like that animal from one side of the courts to the other.
Announcements: 2nd F at Dunkin’
T-Claps (Recognition): Swish – Nice jukes.
Prayer: The defending South Wake Beer Mile Champions. The kids were all very worried about you… Heard that Pikachu, Skidmark, Lipstick, and UTI were running against you this year :-O
Kickoff to Football Season
Swish and I had hoped to utilize the soccer facilities but there was already a lot of action there by 9 am so we opted to move to the open field south of the creek that is adjacent to the playground. With only a few minutes until 9, Shimmer asked if anyone is coming and shortly after I hear Swish say “There is Pikachu!” Soon we see Pikachu emerge (no yellow suit today) with shovel flag in hand, and a little ways behind him is 16-bit and Shamwow! with their 2.0’s. Looks like we have enough for a game! We throw the football for a little bit, 9:00 hits and off we go for a short mosey toward the softball fields, through the overflow parking area, across the bridge by the playground, and back to where we started by the tennis courts. We circle up and squat hold for the 6 back at the flag and then move into warm up exercises…
FNGs: Not this morning.
Warm Up: Swish and I decided on a 14 count for each of the following: SSH, Squats, Imperial Walkers, Hillbillies, Daisy Pickers, and Goof Balls. All exercises in cadence. Swish and I alternated leading the exercises and there was some mumblechatter of how Swish had his cadence on point. Shamwow! asked if we had practiced the night before, I said we went over cadence but are winging the exercises.
Now that we were all warmed up, YHC and Swish instructed PAX to mosey over to our designated field for some drills. Pikachu grabbed the shovel flag, I grabbed the cones and jerseys and we mosey over to the field. We reach the field and I realize I had forgot to bring the flags. I ask Swish to mosey back to grab them as I get the cones set up for the first exercise.
1st Drill- Agility and Speed
We split the PAX into 2 somewhat even teams and each member ran the drill in the image below. After the team member ran through all of the cones, they would tag the next person in line and they would rinse and repeat. The first team with all members through the cones won and the losing team had to do 5 burpees OYO. After a very close race, the winning team decided to join the losing team with the 5 burpess OYO. Completed 2 rounds before moving to the next exercise.
2nd Drill- Human Domino
Split the PAX into two groups as YHC and Swish set up cones to mark the distance of the exercise. Groups of 2 from each line would go against each other to see who could get to the end and run back to the line to tag the next group of two. The first person would lay on the ground on their stomach, the second person would hop over them and then lay on their stomach, rinse and repeat until reaching the next set of cones, jump up and run back to the line and tag the next group of 2. The first team with everyone finished won, the losers had to do 5 burpees OYO. Again, the winning team joined the losing team for the 5 burpees OYO.
Scrimmage!
A very competitive game that started off with some confusion on which team Shimmer was on. She had red flags on but was over with the yellow team. Pikachu tells her that it looks like there is an issue with the teams and she says looks like we have an issue with a beard! Shots fired! We all laughed and the game began. The score went back and forth with a few goal line stands by way of some stellar defense! Swish had 2 picks and Pikachu had a long run and put the moves on everyone. The game was won by the yellow team by a last minute long run by McNugget!
Mary: Mosey back to the tennis courts for PAX count of 11 and Name-o-Rama. As we are getting close to the flag, Linedrive comes running up to YHC and says “I am running faster than Pikachu” Shots fired again!
Announcements: F3 Family Picnic October 12th. Check Slack and Facebook.
T-Claps (Recognition): All of the 2.0’s for playing a great game and having fun! All PAX for making it to the workout. Shamwow! for rucking his 2.0 Hitchhike for the entire workout!
Prayer: Injured PAX, unspoken
YHC took us out. It was an honor to lead and a great time playing flag football!
World Cup Cardio For Dads and 2.0’s- 34 PAX Strong for Little Squirts workout
With the Women’s World Cup tomorrow, YHC and his co-Q 2.0- Sprinkles mapped out a soccer inspired cardio workout complete with a 2.0 vs. F3 Dads finisher. Arrived a few minutes early to chalk off the back parking lot of Ivan, for some later exercises, but as we started walking back, we realized that the soccer fields which were usually filled with tournament play were actually empty. This would provide the perfect opportunity for on-field drills after warm-up, which ended up working out better. Dads and 2.0’s started filing in and gathering at the flag. Lots of new 2.0 faces and soccer balls filled the grassy area next to the tennis courts.
YHC looked down at his watch and then checked with 187 on the time, who indicated my watch was off by about 1:10. With that, YHC and Sprinkles had PAX circle up for instruction. No FNG dads this morning, but 8 new 2.0’s. Did a quick check on exercises with the 2.0’s- demonstrating bunny hops, Side Strattle Hops, Bear Crawls as these would be integral to some of the exercises we would be performing this morning. With everyone on point, YHC and Sprinkles made their most aggressive move of the morning with a light stroll around the soccer fields. As we made our way toward the back lot of Ivan, YHC realized this may not have been a smart move considering the little legs out there this morning, but the dads were veterans and knew how to modify by picking up 2.0’s on shoulders to complete the run back to the flag. T-Claps to those with multiples today to inspire the older ones back to the flag. Squat hold at the flag for the six and circled up for the following:
FNGs: Pastel, Boots, Warhol, Tumbles, Dory, Tea Time, Posada, Vanellope
Warm Up: Alex Morgan Inspired exercises for a 13 count for each of the following: SSH, Fazio Arms F\B, Goof Balls, Squats, Mountain Climbers, Imperial Walkers, Hillbillies, Mountain Climbers. Not used to a 13 count, YHC struggled with cadence on half of the exercises and felt the need to stop at 10 and sometimes exceed 13 on a few occasions.
The Workout: With the soccer fields wide open, YHC and Sprinkles instructed PAX to grab all of the soccer balls and led them to the fields for a series of drills.
1st Drill- Up and Unders
With Pikachu and 187 holding a long wooden dowel horizontally, dads planked along the dowel line behind it. 2.0’s lined up about 20 yards in single file in the distance. As they were in line, they’d perform SSH’s and the person at the front of the line would sprint to the dowel, hop over it and then bear crawl through the tunnel of planked dads. Height of the dowel was adjusted per 2.0. Completed 1 round and switched up to the next exercise.
2nd Drill- Soccer Ball Toe Taps (New Mexico inspired)
Formed 5 lines of dads and 2.0’s 20 yards behind two soccer balls placed 10 ft apart. PAX in the lines planked, while leader in each line sprinted to the 1st ball and performed 13 toe taps before moving to the 2nd ball 10 feet ahead and performed 13 more toe taps, before filing back into the plank line. While in plank position, YHC, Pikachu, and Lipstick called out alternating plank exercises- Right Arm-Left Arm- Regular, Shoulder Taps, Merkins, and a questionable call for Pickle Pounders (Thanks, Lipstick- would not be an F3 workout without these). Completed 2 rounds before moving to the next exercise.
3rd Drill- Kick and Retrieve
3 Lines of PAX planked behind a soccer ball. Lead PAX would kick the soccer ball ahead about 10-15 years, while the PAX at the back of the line would get up and sprint forward to retrieve the ball and dribble it back to the lead PAX next in line and resume place at the front of the line to move their way back. This looked good on paper and on the field, until 187 pointed out that there was an error in the exercise design, which was causing him to continually kick and retrieve. In any event, we made it through somewhat of a cycle before calling a scrimmage of 2.0’s vs. Dads.
Let’s just say the dad’s were a bit competitive this morning. Some early scores and a dribbling masterpiece and goal put on by Pac-Man forced us to change the rules where adult PAX who were carrying a 2.0 would be considered a 2.0. It most be told that Pac-Man has serious soccer skills and if we were to give him a soccer ball at Paradise City, I guarantee he is 1-2 minutes faster than his normal pace time. An additional rule was also put in effect where adult PAX could only get 2 touches on the ball before having to pass or shoot. A big shout out to the Popinski and Boots tandem, who served as enforcers for the 2.o Team and also Tea Time showing off some sideline skills to a cross that should have been converted by Messi, but got a late jump.
9:45 hit and YHC notified PAX of time. PAX called for additional play and why not? We were having too much fun. Called game at 9:55. With soccer balls and water bottles retrieved, headed back to the flag for Mary.
Mary: Stretches OYO. Quick Count of PAX-34, Name-O-Rama, named 8 new 2.0’s
Announcements: F3 Dads camp coming up. Look on Slack and FB for updates or see M4L for further details.
T-Claps (Recognition): All PAX for coming out this morning to the workout. All of the 2.0’s for getting out there and having fun.
Prayer: Prayers for Pikachu’s wife who is experiencing back pain. Prayers for those healing from illness and injury. YHC took us out. On behalf of Sprinkles and YHC, it was a pleasure and honor meeting with everyone and leading the workout.
2nd F- Freeze Pop Fellowship followed.
MEGA F3 KICKBALL!!!
FNGs: Welcome FNGs!
- Shortcut – Katniss’s 2.0 William, he’s 14 and “he’s lazy and doesn’t like to do stuff”
- Flower – Lipstick’s youngest 2.0. He came prepared with his name and was excited to share. There was some debate on if this was flour (cooking?) or flower (plant?) but he cleared it up for us.
- Mickey – Warbuck’s youngest boy (for now), we nearly missed him in the FNG naming ceremony but he kept saying Mickey and so we named him. Welcome Mickey!
Warm Up: YHC asked the 2.0s how they wanted to warm up. The first thing called out was LBCs but we got a quick veto from some of the Dads based on the wet conditions. We went around the circle and tackled some Hillbillies, Good Mornings, Side Straddle Hops, Frankensteins, Burpees, and whatever else was called out.
The Workout: Modified kickball!!! Lipstick helped to get the teams split up with Dads and their 2.0s together on each team splitting our 28 PAX to something of an even number. Our new FNG (to be named Shortcut) opted to play against his dad (Katniss) and sister (Unicorn) however.
What was modified about the kickball you ask? The ball was about 4x the size of your regular kickball. The Dads owed 3 burpees per run scored on the opposing team (soon modified down to 1 burpee per score). Also, Dads on the field had to complete 3 merkins per fair kick before fielding the ball to make sure there was some time to allow our 2.0s a fair shot at the base – if the ball was airborne, Dads could attempt to catch the ball without merkins. We also found it useful to let a Dad or older 2.0 kick when the bases were loaded to clear the bases.
Luckily, the rain held off during the workout and the soccer turf was empty so we didn’t have to play on soggy ground. 45 mins proved to be the exact right amount of time to keep the Dads and the kids attention for our game today. Donuts were already implanted in the minds of many.
Mary: Kids ran the bases just like at the end of the Durham Bulls games. We upped the rounds to 2x – cause why not try and empty the tank on these kids.
Announcements: YHC forgot to run through these – sorry PAX
T-Claps (Recognition): Great job Dads! Thanks for coming out and spending time with the collective 2.0s I know it makes a difference for us and for them.
Prayer: Prayers for 16-bit and his family. He was set to lead the Dads workout today but a death in the family changed his plans. He later posted to Slack that he and his kids had done their own workout prompted by the 2.0s – Great work 16-bit, Zookeeper, Linedrive, Catgirl, and FNG!!!
Little Squirts
8:40 on a cool, wet Saturday morning and Bluehen, Hard Hat, Speed Racer, Emeril, Potter, Q-Bert walked throughout Womble planning the first of many monthly 2.0 workouts. Pucks, ropes, hoola-hoops and flags were spread throughout the park. Around 8:50 the PAX and their 2.0’s started to trickle in. Quite a few 2.0’s had already been to some workouts and had names but there was a big group of FNG 2.0’s in the mix. A great first turn-out.
Warm Up: Quick jog around the tennis courts. Time to get the 2.0’s riled up. First exercise Fortnite’s Hype kicked off by Bluehen. Second exercise Floss led by Q-Bert. Into evolution of Kid: Planks, Monkey Humpers, Squats, Duck Walk, Butt Kicks, High Knees, Jumping Jacks
The Workout:
Jog down to back parking lot. Emeril pointed the 2.0’s onto one of 2 sides of the parking lot. Bin full of hockey pucks in between the groups. 1 2.0 per team ran to the pin and retrieved a hockey puck and returned and dropped it into the hoola hoop circle. While the kids raced to grab a puck the PAX did push-ups and squats. Emeril brought more pucks than he thought so at one point 2.0’s were asked to grab 2 and then 3 pucks at a time. Yellow card was ready to move on to a new exercise so him and a couple other 2.0’s grabbed the bin and brought it back to their side. Automatic disqualification for his team and 10 SSH as punishment.
Next up bear crawl capture the flag
PAX put in their flags and bear crawled up the parking lot while the 2.0’s ran around capturing their flags and taking them back to the hoola hoop circle. 2.0’s quickly won. 10 burpees to the PAX as punishment.
2.0’s were up next as they put the flags on and did a duck walk while the dad’s did a 1 legged hop to try to catch them. 2.0’s won so 10 burpees to the PAX as punishment.
3 sets of indian runs back to the tennis courts area for 2.0’s vs PAX in Tug a War. Matches started with multiple 2.0’s on one end and Flanigan on the other. 2.0’s won. 5 Merkins for the PAX. Second match pitted Moby, Beater and Bubba vs teh 2.0’s. 2.0’s won. 5 Merkins for the PAX. Third match pitted 6-7 PAX vs the 2.0’s. 2.0’s won again. Everyone does 5 Merkins
Mary:
LBC’s, Boat Canoe’s
Announcements:
See Slack channel for announcements
Prayer:
Dovetail took us out