Halloween Came a Little Early at Folsom

If there is one thing that YHC adds to Folsom, it is stirring the pot. I was in full-on troll mode during the summer when I had Roadie deliver a Ghost Q for me. YHC couldn’t deliver it himself at that time due to injury and one HIM who shall remain nameless made the comment “don’t Q it if you can’t do it”. I vowed that once I returned, I would Q that same workout. Well, I had something else in mind for today originally, but this HIM was once again trying to ruffle my feathers on Twitter yesterday. Now being honest, I know he is just trying to give me a hard time and he knows it pushes me. That being said, it did push me. I decided it was time for me to ‘walk that walk’ and deliver my infamous Ghost Q myself – or at least something very close to it.

As I pull into the parking lot at Folsom I see Roadie, Swanson (in the Parks & Rec truck…how appropriate), and a pile of others arriving as I pulled in. Felt like I was rolling in with my posse. We are 10 deep this morning…it’s going to be a good day. I also see a new face I didn’t recognize. Yet another FNG – we ended up naming him Sunshine because he kinda reminded us of the quarterback in Remember the Titans with the long blonde hair. Yet another Hacksaw recruit. For the record, Hacksaw is THE FREAKIN’ MAN. More on that later.

Warmarama:
The original ghost q included a Slawter-starter. I debated it, but frankly, my legs are still junk after Sister Act’s Q from Saturday and at least 2 other PAX said the same thing so I tweaked it a little to help stretch out the legs. (I did say it was very close to the original Ghost Q) —edit, there was no Slawter Starter in the original Ghost Q so it worked out, I guess)

SSH – 10 IC (I asked the PAX if they wanted 50…no takers)
Toy Soldiers – 10 IC (stretch those legs fellas)
Mountain Climbers – 10 IC (Huck wasn’t here today, this was for you big guy!)

Thang:
Let’s mosey! Right out of the parking lot, up the hill to the fork, make a circle, and mosey back down by the tennis courts to the middle of the lower parking lot. Yeah, everyone probably assumed we were headed to the top of the hill but NOPE, I threw them a curve ball! At this point I said some things about “Don’t Q it if you can’t do it” and let the guys know the Ghost Q was back and I was delivering it myself today. Excitement filled the air.

Dirty 11s – a Tronmoss favorite! Jump lunges and Sumo Squats with 2 Plankjack Merkins in the middle of each pass across the parking lot (I liked those Saturday Sister Act, so I ‘borrowed’ them for my 11s). Chief, in his constant desire to push the rock, decided to increase his plankjack Merkins by 1 each pass…and by decided, I mean he misunderstood and didn’t realize it until he was doing about 5 on each pass and everyone else was doing 2. Hacksaw was kicking butt and taking names on the 11s. He was the first one done and didn’t skip a rep. If you ever workout with Hacksaw, he sounds like a mad man in the guy, grunting and making all kinds of animal noises to keep pushing himself. Much respect to that man, he is getting it done!!!!! Medicine Woman was pushing the rock as well and finished a half-lap ahead of YHC. Somehow though, everyone was standing around as I finished up my next to last leg. I feel like some of the guys skipped a few reps (hey, you vs you), but I asked that everyone finish the last lap with me and they did. Good job guys.

I then asked for praise reports! FNG and Swanson – this is a lesson guys. When you’re tired, sometimes you have to talk to the guys, share some wisdom, or ask questions. #protip Ok, enough recovery!

Mosey to the tennis courts for misspelled BOMBS. Ah snap, YHC left the weinke in the lower lot and I couldn’t quite remember the layout of misspelled Bombs. No worries though, we’ll adjust and do regular BOMBS…they’re plenty hard on their own! Thanks to the PAX for the assist on this. Partner up, cumulative reps, one PAX runs while the other does reps, flip flop and get as much done as you can in the time we have:
50 – Burpees
100 – Overhead Claps
150 – Merkins (dear God, why did I call this!)
200 – Big Boy Situps
250 – Squats…well, no one got to these so did I really call them?

I believe everyone struggled on the Merkins. I believe everyone made it to Big Boys. I don’t think anyone did squats, but some were VERY close and would have, but I called TIME!

COT
Announcements – 40 day challenge – get some!!!! 40 Day Challenge Details Here ! Convergence on Nov 10 at the Yank. Also, it was mentioned after the COT, but go support Bedpan as he takes over as site-Q Friday morning F3 workout at the Pavillion in downtown Gastonia. Sounds like a lot of people were pushing him to take the opportunity last Friday so you better get your butts out there and support my man…..and sign up for Q spots. Prayer requests for Cheesepuff (and others) as they adjust to Middle School (that is a tough time in life!!!!!), MW’s mom continues to improve, pray for each other and our kids. YHC took us out in prayer.

Moleskin
F3 gets you involved with a solid group of men who help support and push each other. I come out there and do things I would not push myself to do if you all weren’t there. As I Q, I sometimes think “why did I call this crap” or “am I going to make it through this exercise”…but I know you guys are pushing me and I am not about to let you down, so I persevere and it feels good when we are done. Keep pushing the rock fellas!

-Montross aka Tronmoss aka T-ron aka Tee-ron aka Assistant Chief Rockpusher of Folsom aka….dang we have a lot of nicknames at Folsom!