10 PAX showed up for a beatdown on the first fall morning that approached freezing temperatures. Tesla joined the circle at 0530 and pointed out that most were dressed in “space suits” as YHC declared a brief disclaimer (no FNG’s) and commenced the Warmup: SSH (20xIC), burpees (5 OYO), Squat jumps (5xIC, down on 1-2, jump on 3). Last bit of “warmup” was something borrowed from Amtrak’s VQ at Goat Rodeo (Chicago) last week. Though YHC remembers it being called a “Plank Drill,” that description makes no sense based on what it is, and there is no such routine in the published Exicon. Even more unfortunately, there is no Backblast posted from the 10/26 Goat Rodeo, so YHC is now wondering, did it really happen or was it all just a twisted dream? Anyway, PAX circle up and “chop chop” until Q calls “Up” or “Down” and PAX respond with either 2 high-knees jumps (Up) or burpee (Down) for a total of one minute. Yes, it’s as bad as it sounds, so warmup done and move on to The Thang:
Mosey towards the tennis courts, brightly illuminated like a beacon cutting through the freezing gloom, a stark “yang” to the “yin” of Tequila Sunrise. Stop on the way, though, for one more minute of “Plank Drill,” because one round just didn’t seem like enough to separate the PAX from their Spacesuits.
Once on the court, commence with escalating “4 corners” as follows:
1. 5 Hand-release merkins (then Carioca the “long way” across width of 4 tennis courts to next corner.)
2. 5 HRM’s plus 10 jump-squats (then Bear crawl the “short way,” the length of tennis court, to next corner.)
3. Prior exercises plus 15 mountain-climbers (then Carioca the “long way” across width of 4 tennis courts to next corner.)
4. Prior exercises plus 20 flutter-kicks (then Lunge-walk the “short way,” the length of tennis court, back to starting corner.)
After 10-count, rinse and repeat with double reps, 10-20-30-40.
After another 10-count, go to round 3. Omaha the escalator, but reps increased to 15-30-45-60 (only one exercise at each corner).
Mosey back to Belmont Central where YHC “found” a couple basketballs next to a picnic table. PAX take turns shooting free throws in “shoot til you make it” format (up to 3 shots; if you miss all 3 you do 3 burpees). PAX waiting to shoot do shoulder taps (goal 1) or flutter kicks (goal 2). All PAX had 2 or 3 turns shooting, then circled up for 2 minutes of Mary (American Hammers, flutter kicks, and Heels to Heaven) until time for COT.
Lots of Announcements:
- Christmastown 5k in Mcadenville 11/27
- Blood drive, Nov 10 Sign Up!
- Upcoming VQ! – Tricycle will lead the beatdown on Nov 11th at the The Goat. Post to support him!
- CHAD 1000 on Nov 11
- All proceeds of the Chad 1000X fundraiser will go to support Veteran Mental Health Initiatives.
- Read more about it here: https://chad1000x.com/
- Rudolph’s farewell Q – 11/13 @ Gashouse
- BOS’ Beer Run, on Black Friday (stay tuned for more details)
- F3 Nation Give 2 Give fundraiser opens 11/1 and will be open through end of November.
- Purpose/Mission:
- Continue supporting the growth of F3 Nation
- Create a sustainable future for F3 and F3 Foundation
- Grant more monies to local communities/organizations in need throughout F3’s footprint
- Purpose/Mission:
Prayer Requests
- Praise for Bubba Sparxxx’s new job starting 11/15
- Pax on IR
- Pax looking for jobs
Privileged to lead,
Nutria