Fitness, Fellowship, Faith

Day: October 31, 2018

When it Rains, We Don’t Care

Am I right?

I’ve chatted enough, now let’s get to it.

WARM UP: Side Straddle Hops 20 IC, Monkey Humpers 10 IC, Mountain Climbers 10 IC , PlankJacks 10 IC,

PLEDGE

THANG:

Mosey on over to the Parking Deck to get out of the rain.

Level 1: 20 Merkins, run to ramp and bear crawl up and over to the end of the next level.
Level 2: 20 Squats, run to ramp and bear crawl up and over to the end of the next level.
Level 3 20 Dying Cockroaches, run down to the starting point.

Level 1: 15 Merkins, run to ramp and bear crawl up and over to the end of the next level.
Level 2: 15 Squats, run to ramp and bear crawl up and over to the end of the next level.
Level 3 15 Dying Cockroaches, run down to the starting point.

Level 1: 20 Merkins, run to ramp and bear crawl up and over to the end of the next level.
Level 2: 20 Squats, run to ramp and bear crawl up and over to the end of the next level.
Level 3 20 Dying Cockroaches, run down to the starting point.

5 Burpies.

Level 1: 20 Mountain Climbers, run to ramp and bear crawl up and over to the end of the next level.
Level 2: 20 Monkey Humpers, run to ramp and bear crawl up and over to the end of the next level.
Level 3 20 Michael Phelps, run down to the starting point.

Level 1: 15 Mountain Climbers, run to ramp and bear crawl up and over to the end of the next level.
Level 2: 15 Monkey Humpers, run to ramp and bear crawl up and over to the end of the next level.
Level 3 15 Michael Phelps, run down to the starting point.

Level 1: 20 Mountain Climbers, run to ramp and bear crawl up and over to the end of the next level.
Level 2: 20 Monkey Humpers, run to ramp and bear crawl up and over to the end of the next level.
Level 3 Michael Phelps, run down to the starting point.

5 Burpies.

Carolina Dry Dock 10 IC, Mountain Climbers 10, Crunchy Frog 10

Mosey back to the Pavilion

Merkins, Monkey Humpers, Sumo Squats, Freddie Mercuries, Flutterkicks, American Hammers,

BOOM!

We did the mash, we did the Monster mash

Its been awhile since YHC led a bootcamp workout. To be honest, it’s been awhile since I regularly attended any bootcamp. Last week when Gastone had said there was an opening for 10/31, I was quick to jump all over it. I needed this kind of accountability to get my lazy arse outta the fartsack and back into the swing of things. Being the day I chose to step up and Q was also Halloween, I immediately felt the creative juices flowing. Trying to out do Short Sale in the creativity department is a challenge within itself, but it’s a challenge. Since we are also in a 40-day challenge, It seemed fitting that I needed to challenge myself in this department. I had been promoting the event as “Spooktacular” and that costumes were welcome. Hell, I even threw in a costume contest with a prize to the best costume.

After a week of careful planning I had the creative weinke set and Halloween props set aside. YHC got an early start to this cool, brisk, Halloween morning. In the old Harry Peeter parking lot, the Prius looked like a Kardashian with all of the festive junk in the trunk. I began to setup shop at roughly 0500. As I finished setup the only thing left to do was ensure the Halloween playlist was set and Bluetooth speaker was paired properly. Slight technical difficulties with the pairing. 0528, 2 minutes left and finally got the pairing to go through. Shouldn’t have taken that long as not only am I an IT guy, but I was also dressed as a Nerd for the workout. Jail break to the start. Glad to see we had some PAX dressed up for the occasion. Seeing the PAX embrace the theme makes it so much more enjoyable! Thanks to the guys that dressed up: Toto (Wolfman), Stroganoff (I can’t even explain), Clavin (Morph Man), Gastone (A 4 at the bar, maybe a 6 after a couple), Sargento (Whoopees sister cousin) and YHC (Nerd).

0530 – Let’s begin.

Quick disclaimer, No FNG’s spotted

Warmup

SSH IC x5

Mosey to Old Harry Peter parking lot

The Fang

Let’s kick this party off with the Halloween playlist!!

Circle up for a quick count off – 20! Perfect # for what’s ahead…

Partner Up and line up behind 1 of the sand filled pumpkins (15Lbs. each)

Dora 123 – Multiples of 31 for Halloween

P1 starts exercise while P2 sprints, screaming with arms flailing looking like the typical Blonde in every horror movie that’s getting chased by the slasher to end of parking lot. Turn around and Zombie Walk back.

FYI – For those that tried to correct me (Ahem, GASTONE) the F3 Exicon states “Zombie Walk” is A lunge walk over a long distance. Causes the PAX to groan and stumble like the Walking Dead.

NO WHERE DOES IT STATE Lunge, Lunge, Squat.

The Exercises for Dora:

93 Lateral Pumpkin Jumps

186 Pumpkin Curls

279 Pumpkin Goblin Squats

 

For some reason the music halted a few times during Micheal Jackson’s “Thriller”. Rather disappointing but I blame AT&T service. The parking lot is a known Dead Zone. Pun intended.

Oh and Sargento took of his shirt. True HIM.

 

Next up is something I named: The Headless Horseman

Partner carry. Bottom PAX is the “Horse”. Top PAX is the “Headless Horseman” and holds Pumpkin up high with 1 arm. Switch at end of parking lot. Repeat using other arm.

YHC noted there would be penalties if you dropped your pumpkin

  • 50 Burpee penalty if you dropped and broke your pumpkin

  • 25 Burpee penalty if you dropped pumpkin but it remained intact.

Kudos to Pedal & Madoff for being the first and only team to drop theirs! As they began their burpee set, Rudolph chimed in for all PAX to assist them getting through their burpee set. I don’t recall YHC agreeing to this, but hey, when in Rome…

 

Gravedigger/Dead Body Carry

Split PAX into two equal lines

Man 1 – picks up 50Lb sand bag and carries to end Parking lot and back

Man 2 – acts like he’s digging hole with 15Lb Dumbbell (use left side then right side)

While waiting in line for their turn the PAX held various plank positions.

Only 1 round JK2, but I appreciate you liking the exercise so much you wanted to do it again.

 

Last was HIPAA’s Fun House. Let’s all pile into the store opening and spell out HALLOWEEN with some fun sized exercises. For some reason the PAX looked at the list and thought we couldn’t possibly finish this in time. Well, we came damn close. Modify as needed to get through the entire list.

H-and Release Merkins x 25

A-merican Hammers x 25 (Left to Right is 1)

L-BC’s x 50

L-ow Dolly x 25 (6″ height)

O-ut and Back (Run to light post and back)

W-WI’s x 25

E-scalator (5 Jump Squats, 15 Burpees, 25 Merkins, 35 Squats, 45 Lunges)

E-2K (Oblique Crunch) x 20 (each side)

N-olan Ryans x 25 (each side)

 

0613 Times up, head back to start. Leave the props, ill get them later. I honestly don’t think anyone was going to attempt to steal weighted plastic pumpkins or 50Lb. sand bags LOL.

I’m pleased to announce we had a 3 way tie for best costume. For some reason Sargento wasn’t participating in the contest. He said it was just his normal attire.

Congrats to Toto, Stroganoff & Clavin. Each should’ve received a portion of Catawba Brewing Companies 6-pack of “White Zombie” (2 cans each); however, YHC done left em in the fridge. Q Fail! Sorry guys, ill hand them out when I see you next time.

Announcements:

Xmas Party Quiche house December 15th

Convergence November 10th

 

COT

Prayers for children and families going out trick or treating tonight.

YHC took us out.

Playlist:

Gentleman thank you for coming out this morning. I hope you all enjoyed your time. Enjoyed the fellowship, laughter and sweat. Look forward to seeing you all in the gloom real soon!

AYE!!

HIPAA

 

 

Pre Halloween Party

It was a crisp fall morning at the storm as I arrived.  The stars were out and the moon was shining in all its glory.  I could feel it.  Yep! This is going to be a good morning once again with my 15 F3 brothers at the Storm.

5:30…lets get busy.

Pledge

Warmup

Appalachian Americans x 10

SSH x 20

mosey to traffic circle on campus beside field for Jack Webbs up to 10.

mosey to parking lot in front of school for main event.

Main Event

Instruction is to do exercise written in parking space and run to light pole approximately 150 feet away and on to the next work station.

  1.  Mountain Climbers x 30
  2. Merkins x 30
  3. Plank 30 count
  4. American Hammers x 20
  5. Curls x 10
  6. Derkins x 20
  7. V ups x 20
  8. CDD’s x 20
  9. Squats x 20
  10. Burpees x 10

I think everyone made it through roughly 2.5 times before time to go.

According to my watch we did just over 2 miles.

There was some great fellowship and decent music.

All pushed hard and got stronger.  Very nice work gentlemen!

I like to send a shout out to my man Hydrant.  Nice work brother.  Way to push that darn rock!

Announcements:

November 10- Convergence at the Yank.  Rosco and Shortsale co-Q beatown

November 29- Christmastown 5K

Dec 15- Christmas Party at Quiche’s-

It is always my honor to join you guys and start my day in such a positive way.  I thank God for you.

Aye!

Timeframe

 

 

That trail is off limits…

13 at Midoriyama on a beautiful fall day.

In preparation for the Charlotte marathon, YHC decided to bring all the PAX along on a training run.

Warm-o-Rama w/ 10 burpees, 20 SSH, 10 imperial walkers, and 10 GD slow Donny Q’s.

Scenic route mosey to top of gravel trail w/ 5 burpees at every speed bump + various ner, carioca, skipping, etc. Occasionally stopping to SSH for the 6. Once halting at the top of the trail, Pizza Man declares that the trail is “off limits” for very obscure reasons. YHC’s experience with middle school students has made him impervious to such nonesense, so the show carries on.

5 burpees at the top of the trail, 10 merkins every time past the orange cone roughly halfway down the trail, and 10 Bobby Hurley’s at the bottom. X5.

Once all have completed the gentle mosey, it’s time to head back to the shovel flag, this time with a slightly more direct route. Still stopping for 5 burpees at every speed bump (affectionately known by Slaw as humpees).

Once back at the flag, still 5 minutes to spare, plenty of time to take a crack at YHC’s favorite ab routine: the Spartan 300. 50 LBCs, 50 Flutters, 50 American Hammers, 50 Low Dollies, 50 Dying Cockroaches, and 50 WW2 Sit-ups. After some mumblechatter accusing YHC of poor mathematical judgement, the PAX suffered thr…er completed the first 4 exercises, 25 in cadence of each.

Right at 6:15, time to close things out, Edison reminds YHC to bookend with 10 burpees. This brings our total to 50 Bobby Hurley’s, 75 burpees, 100 merkins, 200 abs, and a bunch of SSH, all interspersed over the course of at least 3 miles of moseying with around 300 feet of elevation gain. Strong work put in by all.

Announcements: Gold Digger banned from all Q’s, Nov. 10 convergence w/ 3rd F to follow, Nov. 24 Christmastown 5K, Dec. 15 Christmas party at the Quiche’s. Sign up for Q’s at Midoriyama and all local AO’s. No Midoriyama on Thanksgiving Day.

Prayer Requests: Traveling mercies for Shocker, Quiche, DDC. People battling addiction.

Until next time (which may be vetoed),

Gold Digger

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