Author: Sargento (Page 3 of 30)

Lot’s of HIM are showing up these days, especially for those extra double post points. On this day at Midoriyama, it was a confluence of significant days (to some), Fat Tuesday and Valentines Day eve and we would celebrate them all! This is what happened…

Disclaimer even though the PAX were well seasoned. Warmup of Goofballs and the Patented Right Over Left. In preparation for the spectacle, YHC did some research about Mardi Gras.

• When was the first Mardi Gras parade? 1837
• When were beads first used? 1872
• How many pounds of beads are used each year? 1000 tons!

First exercise is the Slaughter Starter. That’s right, 2nd workout in a row that YHC calls for significant burpees.

Because a bunch of us are heading down to Austin, TX for a race (this backblast is being written from CLT waiting for our plane) we did the brief Bat Wings routine because Austin is known for it’s bats that fly out from under the bridges at dusk.

From there, we lined up single file and the trusty JBL was kicked on with some Mardi Gras music for effect. In recognition of Mardi Gras, we would do a parade, which some there called an Indian Run. Either way, the person in the back ran to the front and would take the “baton”, the JBL. We ended up at the small soccer field and circled up in the middle for a new routine.

The Fleur de Lis is the state symbol of Louisiana so that’s what this is called. In a circle, from plank position, we took turns doing 5 Pickle Pounders (practice for the lucky ones on Valentines Day). Needless to say, the enthusiasm and creativity was plentiful. Then we did another parade around the area for celebrations sake.

After that we did the Fleur de Lis with Monkey Humpers (get it?).

After that we did another parade, this time a bear crawl slalom. Whining happened but we finished strong with two rounds for each PAX.

Next up, the long-lost Tunnel of Love! There was moaning from some and questions of what the Tunnel was. I guess it’s been so long that many PAX have never done it before. Initiations were handed out!

We took another parade lap and finished up with a Fleur de Lis with Baby Makers. If this stuff didn’t get the men ready for their significant other, nothing will.

Line up again for one last parade back to the start where we did about 10 minutes of Mary. It was great for the abs. Then we did the Pledge of Allegiance to wrap up. Thanks for the opportunity to lead men!

Announcements – 2nd F lunch this Wednesday, Q school March 2nd, Tobacco Road relay April 27th

Prayers – Slaw’s M’s back, Stuart Cramer teacher with cancer, Wirenut’s granddaughter and mom

7 HIM weren’t afraid of the rain today at Martha’s House and they got better because it. This is what happened…

Brief disclaimer due to the lack of FNGs, Pledge of Allegiance, mosey toward the park.

We arrived at the first picnic shelter to discuss some numbers from last night’s super bowl. YHC did lots of research to come up with these figures.

The final score was 25 to 22, so we did 25 goofballs and 22 mountain climbers for three sets with a run down the pathway and back in between. For a little musical accompanyment, YHC broke out the little JBL with a playlist including Usher, Lil’ John, Luda, some of that Outkast and even Dr Dre. It was ok.

Once we finished the scoring routine, YHC asked the difficult question of what those two numbers added together totaled. Yes, it was 47! So we did 47 burpees, but not all at once, we spread them out.

After a helping of some burpees, we moseyed down to the other picnic shelter for some Dora 123. Before we got started on the routine, Stroganoff mentioned wanting to do a mosey so we did a longer one than before just to get it out of our system. Back to the Dora, partner 1 would run around a few light poles while partner 2 did the below.

• 93 Merkins (in recognition of the winning team’s top receiver’s yardage – Travis Kelce)
• 130 Monkey Humpers (in recognition of the winning team’s total rushing yards)
• 455 LBCs ( in recognition of the total yards from the winning team)

We did more burpees before we moseyed back up to the first shelter for more number crunching. The PAX was asked who their favorite rappers were, Whoopee said Christmas wrapping paper.

There were 23 first downs for San Fran and 24 for KC. So we did 3 sets of 23 dips and 24 Freddy Mercury’s with a lap around the pole in between like before.

Last, the longest field goal of the game was a 57 yarder from the former Panther Harrison Butker. We did 57 Morrocan Nightclubs in cadence for this feat.

A little mary to wrap up before we headed up the the starting point. A few goofballs to get to time and we’re done. Great work men, it was fun!

Announcements – We need 2 more volunteers for Rice n Beans tomorrow night, 2nd F lunch next Wednesday at Pita Wheel Belmont

Prayer Requests – Anchorman, Turtleman, Huckleberry, Jackson Hall and Curti, Stroganoff’s mother in law

4 HIM showed to the 2nd installment of the official FRC. No extra R’s in attendance today, just straight running.

In the many convos that happened during the run, it was determined that hospital name Gary Bret Meek will be renamed Death Wish. If you’ve ever run with him, you know why.

Announcements – Folsom Winter Nationals, nonperishable food collection at Folsom, 2nd F lunch in a couple weeks

Prayer Requests – Death Wish’s students

Behold, FRC official episode #1!!!

9 HIM showed dark and early for the earliest AO of all that time officially launching today!

A brief disclaimer was given. The pledge of Allegiance was recited, the ruckersackers went rucksacking and the fake rucksackers headed out toward what will be known henceforth as the Tool Time route. All made it back safely at the appointed time, which is 5:15am!

Thank you for the opportunity to lead this brave new AO! AYE!!!

Announcements – Pushing Rocks is underway, post! Folsom Winter Nationals this Saturday, 2nd F lunch coming up

Prayer requests – Virus’ father-in-law in nursing home, PAX on the mend, Jane Fonda, Dr. Skeet family after her tragic passing

17 HIM of varying movement styles showed up for a beautiful Sunday morning. Some rucked, some ran, but only members were allowed inside the velvet ropes.

Some stayed afterward for discussion from the Q Source about Language with YHC and Disruption with Tesla. Everyone got better for having been there. Aye!

Announcements – Eh Yall is the new site Q of Members Only, Pushing Rocks starts Thursday, FRC official launch Friday, Folsom Winter Nationals 2/10 – bring food donations for the needy that day

Prayer requests – Anchorman, Turtleman, Huck, Jackson Hall, Jackson Curti, recovery for PAX on IR, Breaker Breaker’s aunt’s medical issues, Virus’ father-in-law, Goose’s M has shingles

It was rather foggy at the AO today but that didn’t stop plenty of HIM from posting and many of them getting some EC in too. We gathered in a circle as time approached. This is what happened…

Disclaimer of sorts. The first exercise was the Pledge of Allegiance, which exercises our freedom! Warmup that included Merkins and other stuff. Count off.

Mosey about 75 feet to the end of the parking lot for the first Thang.

Triple Nickel – 5 Merkins at the start, do 5 Goofballs in the middle going and coming and do 5 Squats at the other end. Good start to get the blood pumping.

From there we headed toward the courthouse, stopping at a couple corners for more Goofballs (why wouldn’t we?). When we arrived at the corner of the courthouse square, the second Thang was explained.

4 Corner Escalator –

1st Corner – 10 Shoulder Taps count 1 side

2nd Corner – 10 Shoulder Taps and 20 Hillbillies count 1 side

3rd Corner – 10 Shoulder Taps, 20 Hillibillies and 30 Peter Parkers

4th Corner that ended up being at the steps of the courthouse itself, 10 Shoulder Taps, 20 Hillbillies, 30 Peter Parkers and 40 Steps Ups (those of us over 6′ tall had to step up 2 steps for increased effort). We gathered at the top of the steps for a count off to make sure everyone was there.

Mosey around the building to the gazebo for the third Thang

Lazy Dora was first explained but then revised when YHC realized that was in anticipation of rain. There was not moisture coming from the sky so we switched to regular Dora 123. Partner up with #1 running around the building while the other does the exercises.

100 Lunges each side that we changed to counting both

150 Chancellors (NEW EXERCISE alert!) – in a standing position with hands in air guitar position, you throw your upper body and head as far back as possible like a reverse headbang. This is what the bassist from TOOL did a lot of at the concert Sunday. It really works you lower abs and thighs too. Give it a try.

200 Maynards (another NEW EXERCISE alert again from the TOOL concert) – feet more than shoulder width apart, crouch by bending at knees and put forearms on inside of thighs. Move your body weight from one side to the other and back, that’s one rep. Obviously this works the thighs and glutes a lot.

Once we got our fill of this, we went back to where we ended the 4 Corners to do the fourth Thang

4 Corner De-Escalator – we did all the exercises and reps in reverse order.

Mosey back to the start for some Mary with direction for the PAX to call 10 reps of an ab exercise. Of course, a couple of the wiseguys insisted on calling various forms of burpee that were semi completed by some. TIME!

Thanks for coming out today men. I believe we all got better for having been there!

Announcements – Pushing rocks starts Thursday 2/1, Winter Nationals at Folsom 2/10 – bring food donations to Anchorman that day, Devotion after LifeLine starting Monday

Prayer requests – Montross’ mom, Wirenut’s mom & M, Medicine Woman’s sister in law, Gumby unspoken, Broke’s coworker’s 16 year old son with lots of broken bones after car accident

Broke took us out

6 HIM showed at 4:45 for what’s hopefully the last unofficial running of FRC from Belmont Central. This is what happened…

A great route was planned, and the only problem was it was 65 degrees! Way to warm compared to temps that have been in the low 20s of late.

We headed out on the way, lots of good conversation, even the idea of having an official AO song came up. Seuss won’t sing that either. Some of us finished a little early and that’s ok, everyone made it back safely in the end. FYI Ruckers are welcome at FRC too. Until next week, Sargento out!

Announcements – FRC will start at 4:40 next week, Pushing Rocks starts 2/1, Krispy Kreme Challenge Saturday 2/3 (2 spots left in clowncar), Monday devotion after LifeLine, Rice n Beans opportunity soon (see Anchorman)

Prayers – Praise for all being well, John Mattox (church friend of YHC with Afib)

It was a not frigid day at Ground Assault where 8 runners (including the learning not-be-late Alma Mater) and 3 ruckers headed into the gloom. The route went to Kevin Loftin Park. We finished strong and everyone was glad they posted. That’s how F3 works!

Announcements – Devotion after LifeLine starting Monday, Rice N Beans opportunity coming up

Prayer Requests – Seuss’ dad had surgery today, Ocho job search, PAX recovering, Jane Fonda house repair, John Mattox with Afib

Some say it’s the most CSAUP of all. Some say it’s the best day of the year. Undoubtedly, it was a beautiful day and set up to be the greatest .85 miles ever.

The gathering started at 10:30 although YHC noted that the PAX was to muster at 11. I guess they were super excited get it on!

Once everyone was at the house, we explained most of the rules, said the Pledge of Allegiance and then clown car’ed to the AO. Tables were set up at the transition area. Nantan to be Flintstone would keep the time and make sure all PAX obeyed the rules for drinking their beers and such. Oompa and JJ volunteered to be proctors for the turnaround at the far end of the route. There was even a snaggle toothed neighbor who was curious what all the commotion was in the culdesac. No worries, mister, we’re just here for a quick competition.

The spectators were in position and fanfare was at a fever pitch. Once all the runners were accounted for and the rules were given, Flintstone started the countdown, and the race was on!

Beers were cracked and guzzled then the PAX started a-running! They were pretty close to begin with and thanks to Leppard’s play-by-play commentary, we were all up on the happenings. Lap 1 went by without too much of a problem except a couple or the PAX decided they couldn’t carry on (you hate to see it) but the rest kept on pushing. Beer and lap 2, then 3 and finally 4 were finished with lots of swillin’, cussin’ and even a little merlot from the Freight. It was awesome! Sure we may have only run .85 miles but we all did the same distance and maybe next year we’ll get the mileage right.

The race was finished, and the throng headed to YHC’s house for some well deserved rest and relaxation with plenty of 2nd F to go around. In the end, some came and conquered but everyone agreed, this is THE CSAUP event of the year. Mark your calendar for next year’s edition.

YHC arrived at Midoriyama for a Christmas beatdown with a couple miles of EC to get warmed up. As I remember, it was a little chilly and the 12 PAX who appeared were ready to get after it. This is what happened…

We moseyed to the furthest parking lot for the Thang

The 12 Days of Christmas!!! This routine was recycled from the morning before where YHC sang most of the verses himself. This time, each PAX in order would sing their part each time it came around in the routine. It was going to be fantastic!

Sargento, in my most melodious voice – On the 1st day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a lap all the way around the far island in the lot. When we got to the other end, some of the PAX began complaining that their vaginas were going to hurt with all this running so YHC, being a malevolent dictator, changed course and took us to the small soccer field off to the side. We regrouped and kicked off with Day 2.

Wikileaks (it took quite a bit of encouraging to get Wiki in tune and excited) – On the 2nd day of Christmas my true love gave to, 2 lunges each side plus all the rest in order.

Hunchback – On the 3rd day of Christmas my true love gave to me, 3 jingle balls plus all the rest in order.

Defib – On the 4th day of Christmas my true love gave to me, 4 merkins plus all the rest in order.

Happy Trees (it took a little time to get Trees in tune and excited for the very important 5th day that everyone knows needs special emphasis when singing it, but he got there and was strong by the end) – On the 5th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, 5 sumo squats plus all the rest in order.

Broke (he was excited) – On the 6th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, 6 American Hammer plus all the rest in order.

Mayor (he was torque for getting an exercise that doesn’t rhyme easily, at least not for his white hiney) – On the 7th day or Christmas, my true love gave to me, 7 alternating shoulder taps plus all the rest in order.

Montross – On the 8th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, 8 monkey humpers plus all the rest in order.

EZ Rider – On the 9th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, 9 big boy sit ups plus all the rest in order.

Oompa Loompa I think – On the 10th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, 10 CDDs plus all the rest in order.

Radar – On the 11th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me 11 Side Straddle Hops plus all the rest in order.

Chili – On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me 12 Burpees plus all the rest in order.

With a little time left, we moseyed back and when we got to the finish, YHC offered the site Q his choice of the very special 13th day of Christmas. He chose 8 Count Body Builders and then time was up.

Thanks for the opportunity to lead men!

Merry Christmas!!!