Author: Slaw (Page 4 of 9)

Another rainy day Q by YHC. It seems as if we’re ever in a drought, just get YHC to Q and the flood gates will open. Since it’s December, we’re going with a Christmas themed workout. Leppard casually strolls in at 17:29:59:999 so we get started.

Warmup:

The usual. Well, not really. Freight can’t follow simple directions. Leppard had to stop for jock strap/ equipment adjustment. All in attendance were shocked and appalled. He attempted to blame the issue on a co-worker having an accident at work (which confused everyone). What does that have to do with him adjusting his junk?. Whatever. You vs. You.

Thang:

Mosey the long way around to the parking lot beside the closest turd shack for the 12 days of Christmas Slaw style. It went like this:

• 1 – Kraken Burpee
• 2 – Mike Tysons
• 3 – Flutter Licks (IC)
• 4 – CDD’s
• 5 – Burpees
• 6 – Reverse Crunches
• 7 – Big Boys
• 8 – Hand Release Merkins
• 9 – Sumo Squats
• 10 – Plank Jacks (IC)
• 11 – Monkey Humpers (IC)
• 12 – SSH (IC)

We performed the exercises just like the song. 1 Kraken Burpee, then 2 Mike Tysons, 1 Kraken Burpee, etc. A few things to note during this evolution: 1) All the ab work forced Purple Haze and Blart to pretty much crap their pants (which stunk up the workout). 2) Once we passed the 5 Burpee point, YHC swears he heard the sound of cats meowing. Maybe not. 3) During the 10 Plank Jacks, Def Leppard lost control of his arms and face planted the asphalt. Workout had to be paused because we couldn’t stop laughing. 4) Once the workout resumed, Broke almost blew a knee out on the first round of Monkey Humpers. YHC didn’t believe the workout was too difficult but the old guys are dropping like flies.

We barely made it out alive to get in a round of Red Barchetta.

• 100 yard run,  perform 100 SSH (SC) run back to start then-
• 75 yard run,  perform 75 Mountain Climbers (Count Right Leg) back to start-
• 50 yard run, perform 50 LCB’s. Back to start-
• 25 yard run, perform 25 Werkins. Back to start-
• 10 yard run, perform 10 Burpees

Return to the flag for a round of Iron Hulk. We made it through 8 rounds when we ran out of time.

PLEDGE

Announcements:

• Maybe a beer mile on 12/31 sometime, somewhere
• Maybe some stuff happening on 1/1
• Roundup is Qing a 24 hour run to support Angel Bows by Raemy. It starts on 1/14/23 at 0530 and runs until 0530 on 1/15/23. Check Slack if you want to donate/ participate.

Prayer Requests:

• Turtleman
• Huckleberry
• Gumby’s Mom and Brother-in-Law
• Def Leppard’s co-worker that was injured
• The Burgess Family

YHC took us out in prayer.

NMM:

I want to thank every one of you guys for posting in the rain. I truly love the joking and camaraderie at the workouts. Thank you guys for letting me Q.

No old PAX were injured too bad during the performance of my Q.

L8R SK8RS,

Slaw

It was a cold, nasty, rainy day at Midoriyama. YHC made the call and just had the PAX muster at the picnic shelter. It was still cold, nasty and rainy but at least we were dry. YHC figured 1 or 2 guys would post. He was pleasantly surprised when he had a group of 8 show up. No FNG’s, so let’s get going.

Warmup:

Some easy stuff with a few burpees sprinkled in because Def Leppard says “it ain’t a workout unless you do some burpees!”.

Thang:

21 minutes of EMOM. YHC set a repeating 1 minute timer. Each minute we performed:

• 5 Mike Tysons
• 10 Flutter Kicks (count right leg)
• 15 SSH SC

YHC then reset the timer for 21 more minutes of EMOM.

• Minute 1 – 20 Merkins
• Minute 2 – 25 WW1’s
• Minute 3 – 35 Squats

We repeated this circuit for 7 rounds for a total to finish the workout.

PLEDGE

Announcements:

Christmas Party 12/3 1800 @ Lewis Farm in Ranlo

Christmastown 5K on 11/26. Roads close at 1700, so get to McAdenville before then. Our tent will be set up beside the YMCA.

Beer Mile on 12/31/22. See the Nantan for more info.

Prayer requests:

• Huckleberry
• Turtleman
• Gumby’s Mom
• Leppard’s Mom
• Pockets’ Dad
• Christmas Season (The homeless and those who have lost loved ones)

YHC took us out in prayer.

Thank you gents for supporting Midoriyama in some real crappy weather!

L8R SK8RS,

Slaw

YHC picked up the first Q of the month for November. Blart had previously stated that he regretted missing the first weak sauce Q, so why not repeat it (with a few modifications)? With beautiful weather and a not-so-beautiful group of PAX, we got started.

PLEDGE

Warmup: The usual stuff

Thang: Mosey around the turd shack towards the block pile. This is when Freight stated “Dang. We already have more cardio in than the last time you Q’D!”. As we got the blocks out and circled up, YHC announced the workout. Numerous moans and tantrums were displayed by 2 former Nantans. Hate to see it. However, this did make the Q’s heart happy. One of them even threatened to mutiny and run. After he saw he had no followers (insurrectionists), he decided to stay. After a quick Kleenex/ Kotex session, we finally got started. The workout is a modified fat Amy with blocks. It goes like this:

• 50 Curls
• 5 Burpees
• 40 WW2s (no block)
• 5 Burpees
• 30 Overhead Press
• 5 Burpees
• 20 Block Swings
• 5 Burpees
• 10 Blockees
• 5 Burpees
• 20 Block Swings
• 5 Burpees
• 30 Overhead Press
• 5 Burpees
• 40 WW2s
• 5 Burpees
• 50 Curls

During this routine, we discovered that Oompa Loompa is a ballerina. He said he was modifying but holding the fence and swinging your legs around is a stretch (pun intended). Freight told him to bring his ballerina shoes next time.

We then did 4 rounds of “The Code of Abs”. It consists of:

• 10 WW1s
• 10 Reverse Crunch
• 10 American Hammers IC
• 10 Flutter Kicks IC
• 10 Homer/ Marge
• 10 Freddie Mercs
• 30 second high plank
• 30 second low plank
• Run a lap around the horse shoe pits

Lastly, we did 10 Blockees to make up for the 10 we didn’t perform on the way back up on the fat Amy routine.

Announcements: Christmastown 5k on 11/26. We have 4 track commanders. Need runners/ pushers. HC to Broke. Christmas Party on 12/3 at Lewis Farm. Morons 4 Beer- ask Gearwrench about it if interested.

Prayer Requests:

• Huck
• Turtleman
• The royal elbow (Sargento)
• Gumby’s mom
• Purple Haze’s mom
• Our Nation

YHC took us out in prayer.

L8R SK8RS,

Slaw

YHC grabbed the Q from Wojo (who was feeling under the weather). According to the PAX, they wished Wojo would’ve Q’d the workout after YHC’s lackluster performance. Work was done (kinda). And everyone wonders why YHC doesn’t Q that often.

Announcements:

2nd F lunch at Byrum’s (ask Wirenut for directions) tomorrow 10/19 at 12:00

Christmas party on 12/3 at Lewis farms

Prayer requests:

Huck

Sargento’s royal elbow

Pockets’ father

Wojo and his family

YHC took us out in prayer.

Dang, it’s hot. At 5:15 and not a soul in sight, YHC was thinking the heat had scared the Midoriyama PAX away. To his relief, all the boys showed up a few minutes later. Some clouds had rolled in to block the sun and the rumble of thunder was heard in the distance. No matter. It’s still freaking hot out here, so YHC developed a Weinke that would keep the PAX’s heart rate relatively low. Mumblechatter at this AO is always a given, and with Mayor and Freight (and a rather snarky Def Leppard) in attendance, YHC knew we were going to have fun!

Warmup:

• SSH X 13IC
• Abe Vigodas X10 IC
• Right over left stretch
• Left over right stretch

Thang:

YHC searched the F3 Exicon and came across a block routine called “The Gorilla Complex”. 8 rounds of:

• 8 Curls
• 8 Overhead Presses
• 8 ALPOs
• 8 Tricep Extensions
• 8 Merkins on the Block
• Run a lap around the parking lot behind the turd shack

If you notice, the exercises are arranged where the first letter of each exercise spells “COAT”. There’s an “M” at the end for Merkins. This was done so YHC could remember the exercises called. The Weinke had them listed with ALPOs and Overhead Presses reversed, so it would’ve been “CAOT”. Mayor and Def Leppard assumed it was their civic duty to call the Q out for not following his own Weinke to the letter. YHC crumbled his Weinke and threw it at the feet of the 2 hecklers, flew a one fingered peace sign their way, and assumed control of the workout.

The heat was really getting to the PAX. Freight hardly talked (probably because he and Gumby were in bat flipper mode). Def Leppard’s mumblechatter game was at a professional level, and Mayor begins to tell the PAX he’s a draft horse because he has Clydesdale’s hooves on his arms. Ash Pond is discussing his sex life (or lack thereof) and Pall Bearer’s eyes are rolling around in his head. Luckily, we finished  shortly thereafter.

Next we did a crossfit WOD simply called BOB. It’s simple, but effective. 13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 reps of:

• Hand Release Merkins
• Big Boys
• Squats

The rain began to fall as we pushed through this one. It felt really good. We were getting covered in grass and mud but no one cared. As we finished, the rain stopped. We had a few minutes for 5,4,3,2,1,1,2,3,4,5 reps of curls and overhead presses. Return the blocks to the storage area, get the pledge and that’s it.

Announcements:

• Convergence 7/16 at Folsom
• 2nd F lunch on 7/20
• F3 Dads on 7/23 at Gashouse
• Tubing on 7/30

Prayer Requests:

• Mayor’s M
• Gumby’s Mom
• Huckleberry
• Turtleman
• Purple Haze’s M and Sister-in-Law

YHC took us out in prayer.

NMM:

Great work by all the guys today. It felt like an oven but they pushed through. Special shout out to Pall Bearer who is consistently posting in the heat and pushing hard. He’s lost 7 pounds this week! T-Claps to you, brother! Ash Pond pushed through with no problems despite he’s a Kotter. Freight and Gumby bat flipped for 45 minutes as if the heat didn’t bother them at all. Def Leppard’s face was as red as his shirt but he was still dragging Mayor’s butt during the Gorilla Complex. Mayor still knocked it out and kept the mumblechatter going despite having hooves on his arms.   Does he need to see a doctor or veterinarian?

Thank you men for allowing me to call you guys “brother”.

L8R SK8TRS,

Slaw

No one had signed up for the Q at Midoriyama, so YHC picked it up (he is the site Q). YHC plants the flag and PAX start showing up. Pockets had previously told the Q he would be running so he could train for the SMR. As we circle up to begin, 2 more PAX (both of whom were previous Nantans) said they were running as well. All of the sudden, Midoriyama has seemed to have devolved into a running AO! Not on YHC’s watch! Whatever, you pansies. The men are going to get work done while you “run”.

Warmup:

The Whoopee special = 1 SSH IC. Screw it. Let’s get going!

Thang:

The men (a.k.a. the ones determined to get better) head to one of the large soccer field for The Longest Mile. It consists of:

• 10 Burpees
• 100 Meter Run
• 10 Big Boys
• 100 Meter Run
• 10 Merkins
• 100 Meter Run
• 10 Squats
• 100 Meter Run

Rinse & Repeat X 4. This was performed on the sidewalk around the first large soccer field. The men were getting winded after the 2nd round but every one pushed through. Shout out to Mayor for busting his tail on this one – he was rolling. YHC discovered he posted at Folsom that morning!

Next, we headed to a small hill at the end of the large parking lot for triple nickel. 5 Tiger Squats at the bottom, Nur to top of hill, 5 SSH IC, run back down. Rinse and Repeat  X 5.

On to the small practice field for 11’s. Exercises were Hand Release Merkins and LBC’s IC. It was during this exercise that the 2 former Nantans (who were supposed to be “running”) decided to stop and become the form police. It reminded YHC of two high school JV boys harassing the varsity squad because they didn’t make the team. Hate to see it! It really didn’t matter. The men were pushing hard and didn’t have time for middle school B.S.

We then headed back toward the flag for a few minutes of Mary.

• 15 Michael Phelps IC
• 15 American Hammers IC
• 15 In – and – Outs IC

Time.

Announcements:

• Smoky Mountain Relay 4/29 (Contact Purple Haze if interested)
• Jump Off Rock 1/2 Marathon 5/13
• Men’s retreat 2/18 – 2/20 (Sargento has the Q on this one)
• Whetstone program ramping up
• Q School on 2/5 at 0820 @ Gashouse

Prayer Requests:

• Gumby’s back
• Blart’s foot
• Montross’ foot
• Def Leppard’s wrist
• James Goudelock
• Huckleberry’s dad
• PAX and their families traveling to Biloxi for the 1/2 marathon

YHC took us out in prayer.

NMM:

All jokes aside, it’s great to see the guys out in the gloom trying to get better. No matter what it is, they are getting work done. It’s great to see Wojo back out. Fresh off of maternity leave, he was ready to get back at it. After a couple of his trademark “Good work, Leppard” statements, he was right back on track! Keep pushing the rock through the winter, men. We’ll be back to 94 degree afternoons before you know it!

Thank you guys for allowing me to lead.

L8R SK8RS,

Slaw