2 Ran

8 Rucked

We exchanged Hunchback for Defib at QSource where we discussed Extreme Ownership Chapter 2: No Bad Teams, Only Bad Leaders?

Do you agree or disagree?

Join us this Sunday for Chapter 3 titled Believe. Not only do you get an extra point for the challenge, you get some good 2nd F time with your brothers.

This BB is going to be short and to the point.  We are not guaranteed tomorrow so make sure that we have our lives in line with our beliefs.  We honored F3 Cardinal by doing his VQ wod plus some.  Strong work by all that posted!!  Thanks for the opportunity to lead!!  Until next time…Pizza Man is OUUUUTTTTT!!

Perfect weather for 19 HIM this morning at Tequila Sunrise … but who knew, “it’s dark out there!” We may or may not have had some “not so-safe” calls this morning … but no one was harmed in the making of this Q!

The Warmup

5 Abe Vigado IC, 10 Imperial Walkers IC, 15 Gravel Pickers IC, Right over Left for a 20 Count/Left over Right for a 20 Count, 25 Side Straddle Hop OYO

The Pledge

The Thang

5 Burpees

Let’s Mosey to Belmont Foursquare

5 Burpees + 10 Mountain Climbers (RS)

Let’s Mosey  to the Corner … The 1st Dangerous Thing of the Day

5 Burpees + 10 MC + 15 Plank Jacks

Let’s Mosey to the new 1/2 Million Dollar Homes with 1/8 Acre Lot in Belmont … 2nd Dangerous Thing

5 Burpees + 10 MC + 15 PJ + 20 Carolina Dry Docks

Let’s Mosey to First Baptist

5 Burpees + 10 MC + 15 PJ + 20 CDD + 25 American Hammers

Partner Up for a Mini Dora

50 Merkins + 100 LBCs + 150 Squats while partner runs to the top of the stairs in front of the church … where we quickly realized, “it’s dark out there!” for the 3rd dangerous thing of the day!

Pause for The Word

Mark 5:25 speaks of a woman with an issue of blood who had spent all she had seeking help from every doctor she could find, with no relief. She hears that Jesus is coming to town and believes that if she can get close enough to “touch the hem of His garment” she will be made whole. We all have issues and yes, you should seek advice of your F3 Brothers, seek help from professionals … but before you do any of that, seek Jesus, and be made whole!

Back to The Thang

Partner Back Up for another Mini Dora … which makes for a complete Dora

50 Merkins + 100 LBCs + 150 Squats … and yes, “it’s still dark out there!”

Let’s Mosey to the Lighted Parking Lot beside First Baptist

25 AH + 20 CDD + 15 PJ + 10 MC + 5 Burpees

Let’s Mosey behind the church and up the Hill

20 CDD + 15 PJ + 10 MC + 5 Burpees

Let’s Mosey to VFW

15 PJ + 10 MC + 5 Burpees

Let’s Mosey to the back parking lot of Belmont Foursquare

10 MC + 5 Burpees

Let’s Mosey back to the Flag

5 Burpees + 15 Crunchy Frogs IC w/Balljoint + 15 Freddy Mercurys w/Radar + Merkin until we call time!

The Announcements

2nd F Lunch next Wednesday, Convergence @ Folsom, Extinction Run, Cofeeteria following all Belmont Area AO’s @ F&B, Ghost Flag Trip next Saturday

The Prayers

Stinky Bird Cousin, Radar Sister, Big Pappy, Huckleberry, Turtleman, Slim Shady & Gilligan Mission Trip, Pilgrims Progress Travels

Gentlemen, it was for sure “dark out there” but let me remind you that as this world grows darker and darker … we need to grow brighter and brighter! This little light of mine … I’m gonna let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine! Shine your light into your areas of influence … bring the light to your home, your family, your coworkers, your peers, your neighbors … bring the light! As always … it is a pleasure to lead leaders, thanks for the opportunity!

Doodles Out!

Thirteen HIM joined YHC in the foggy gloom to celebrate the life and 80th birthday of my Father.  Through the workout attempts were made to reference some of the lessons that Dad shared throughout our lives together.  Many fit well in F3.  Dad always lent a hand to others.  He selflessly put others before himself.  He always picked up the six.  He liked his routine as he aged but He always lived third.  Growing up YHC didn’t recognize all of these qualities but over time and with the help of F3 it became very obvious.  He wasn’t just Dad, he was My Superman.  Last August his visitation and memorial service were the largest I’ve ever seen for someone with less than celebrity status.  The comments and conversations that were shared were amazing to hear and quite humbling at the same time.  Maybe it’s time to be more like Dad.

The party went something like this…

Warm up – Side Straddle Hops x 15.  Quick stop / No warning / Q fail.  My mind was wandering.  Imperial Walkers x 15.  Mountain Climbers x 15.  Superman-Banana x 8

Mosey to the upper lot with some high knees and butt kickers along the way.

Lot #1 Line up on one end for 20 Merkins then run to the opposite end and back for 20 LBCs. Run across and back for 20 Jump Squats, Run, 20 CDDs, Run, 20 Crunchy Frogs, Run, 20 Monkey Humpers and a final run.  *Dad got a kick out of our Lexicon.  He would chuckle and shake his head at names like Crunchy Frog and Monkey Humpers.

Down the stairs for an Indian Run to stop two.   Did I mention he liked his routine?

Lot #2 Line up on one end of the parking lot for 20 Merkins then run to the opposite end and back for 20 LBCs. Run across and back for 20 Jump Squats, Run, 20 CDDs, Run, 20 Crunchy Frogs, Run, 20 Monkey Humpers and a final run.

Next we took a fellowship mosey towards the island only to find the gate locked for once at the bridge.  Thats okay Dad was a quick thinker.  Lets move the party to the church/ police station parking lot.

Lot #3 Line up on one end for 20 Merkins then run to the opposite end and back for 20 LBCs. Run, 20 Jump Squats, Run, 20 CDDs, Run, 20 Crunchy Frogs, Run, 20 Monkey Humpers and a final run.

Another mosey back to quite possibly the only brick parking lot AO in Gaston county for… you guessed it, one more round.  YHC let Goose (Houston, TX brother) pick the direction we ran the L shaped lot.   Lot #4 Line up on one end for 20 Merkins then run to the opposite end and back for 20 LBCs. Run, 20 Jump Squats, Run, 20 CDDs, Run, 20 Crunchy Frogs, Run, 20 Monkey Humpers and a final run.

With time winding down we threw in 5 Jack Webbs for good measure and recover was called.  YHC took a few minutes to talk about Dad, his life and the importance of being there for our families and each other.  He was a healthy guy out playing golf a week before going in for a routine surgery.  A month later he was gone.

With that Slaw threw three minutes of core work at the pax while I grabbed my phone.

Welcome Goose in town from Houston, Texas.

Happy Birthday Stinky Bird!

Pledge, Announcements, Name A Rama and Prayer shut this party down.

Announcements

Jan 25th lunch at Hillbilly’s

Feb 11th Convergence @ Folsom. Bring your Pushing Rocks Team!

NEW!  Mar 4th Extinction Run (Not mentioned at time. But worth mentioning now)

An honor as always!

#My Superman 1/19/43 – 8/17/22

BOS

Warmups- 

                  10 Mike Tysons

                  2 Burpees

                  10 Mike Tysons

                  2 Burpees

                  5 Mike Tysons

                  1 Burpee

                  10 More Mike Tyson’s for WN

Mosey to the amphitheater- 5 Merkins 5 LBCs. Mosey to playground -15 Merkins 15 LBCs. Mosey to gravel before Parking Lot 25 Merkins 25 LBCs

Route 66 to Crosswalk… Mike Tysons…  Bear crawling to each space . Lunge walk back to start and grab 5 more MT.  So that was a total of 106 Mike Tysons… BC of the extra 10 we grabbed for Wirenut 💪🏻. Let’s mosey back 

Stop at playground – 25 Merkins and 25 LBCs … Stop at Amphitheater- 15 Merkins and 15 LBCs … COT grab 15 Merkins and 15 LBCs .. we killed so we had way more time than I expected 💪🏻🤙🏻

Had more time-  Dora- 100 big boys , 200 Leg flutters , 300 Freddie Macs. While partner took a lap 

COT- Sister Act wanted more Burpess so we did 10 on our own…  Westside called 15 Diamond Merkins, Wichita called 15 Hand Release Merkins… Wirenut called colt 145s ( Squats ) 

Prayer Requests:

Westside’s coworker Will, Huck,  Huck’s Dad, Wichita’s Family, Wirenut’s Family, Balljoint’s Aunt, Sarlacc’s Mother-in-Law.
A lot to be in prayer about 🙏🏻♥️… God Bless you all 

Announcements:

•2nd F Lunch Wednesday at Hillbilly’s
•Convergence February 11th at Folsom 

Mumblechatter was strong on a muggy, spring-like morning at The Ricky Bobby as a fully caffeinated Tricycle explained to our esteemed Nant’an how a 40-week lead time for HVAC equipment gets cut down to just 4 days.  At 0530 I regrettably had to cut short the conversation about stashing random objects in former Nant’ans’ houses.  Who knew this was a thing?

0530 – After a brief disclaimer, warmed up with 5 burpees, then 10xIC each: SSH, merkins, hillbilly walkers, Nolan Ryans.

The Thang:
Moseyed to the back parking lot (pausing for 5 burpees midway) and partnered up for “Boo-yah 11s:” Partners began with 10 Boo-yah merkins in the middle, carioca-ed in opposite directions for 1 big boy sit-up, returned to middle for 9 Boo-yah merkins, etc.  This went much better than yesterday’s Boo-yah 11s at Bulldog. 

Moseyed back toward the flag (pausing for 5 burpees midway) for “Team Dora.” We had to count off twice to make sure everyone understood “even” and “odd” numbers (I’ll refrain from calling out the PAX whose name rhymes with “Pluckshot”).  While one group ran a lap around the front of the school, the other group did AMRAP:  Bobby Hurleys, dying cockroaches, air presses.  After 5 rounds, we circled up to repeat warmup exercises, then had time for 1 minute of Mary.  To close out, we welcomed Mrs. Breaker Breaker by holding 6 inches.  She was happy to see us!

Announcements:  2nd F lunch next week 1/25 (Wednesday) at Hillbilly’s BBQ; Feb 11th “Winternationals” Convergence at Folsom (you need to hear Roscoe announce it verbally, though).

Prayers:  Slim Shady and his dad; Boudin’s son

As always, privileged to lead this group of HIM’s and getting a positive start to the day,
 – Nutria

Tube hustled to pick up the shovel flag knocked down by a bone-chilling gusty wind that reminded 6 HIM’s gathered in the gloom that we’re still in January despite the thermometer showing a spring-like 48 degrees.  The winter breeze persisted, but the newly secured shovel flag would stand for the remainder of the workout, and the PAX would soon warm up.

At 0530, after the usual disclaimer, we warmed up with SSH, hillbilly walkers (15xIC), merkins and mountain climbers (10xIC).  Then setting up Pandora’s heavy metal station, we moved on to The Thang.

1. Bench work:  Dips, Bulgarian split squats, Rows (“lawn mowers”), Step-downs. Leg exercises were chosen for their difficulty with balance/stability.   Set of 10 each, OYO. 

2. “Boo-yah 11s:”  Partners lined up with the middle post of the walkway and began with 10 Boo-yah merkins, then bear crawled in opposite directions to the next support post for 1 heels-to-Heaven, returned to middle for 9 Boo-yah merkins, etc.  This looked much better on paper than in practice.  There was a lot of modifying to lunge-walks.  Also,  since even numbers are convenient for partner work, things were going well until Time Frame casually strolled up just after I had finished explaining the routine.  No worries, though – after an appropriate amount of harassment and figuring out a way for a group of 3 to work, we got it done. Since he didn’t technically schedule an appointment between 0540-0550 or other range, I’ll resist the obvious cheap shot at the proverbial cable guy…

3. Back to the bench.  Same exercises, 15 reps.

4. AMRAP relay:  We split into 3 groups of PAX.  Group 1 did kettlebell swings.  Group 2 set up near the end of the walkway and did squat thrusts.  Group 3 started out lunge-walking from one station to the other, but I quickly modified that to rifle-carrying to keep things moving.  We did 2 or 3 rounds.

5. Back to the bench.  Same exercises, 15 reps.

6. It was getting close to time, so we finished up with nearly a full round of Mary that included penguins, American hammers, other good stuff.

Announcements:  2nd F lunch 1/25; 2/11 convergence in Folsom (“Winternationals”)

Prayers: Hunchback’s 11-yr old neighbor; Orangeman’s friend Lana.

Privileged to lead this group of HIM’s,
 – Nutria