10 HIM’s got some work in 9 stayed for the word.
Wirenut wants some credit for posting at a higher frequency. so we provided it to him.
Announcements:
- Strides for March
Prayer Request
- Sister Act and Family
- Family of Wichita’s co worker
Category: Backblast (Page 457 of 904)
Sorry Oompa Loompa,,, those were not my words but Dirts as he affirmed much of what Folgers began the disclaimer with as he extolled the virtues of the Joe .
We were all told to follow proper form and many of the days exercises would be referred to as jumping jacks instead of SSH …. do as I say …. follow the leader ,,,, etc etc….oh …. and we were also given a preview of our route and exercises but also advised that should any one be foolish to pass the Q, you must be penitent or face the WRATH!!
Pledge
And away we go with …. the Squat 25 oyo
Then what was supposed to be 25 IC Imperial Walkers but rapidly fell apart as Heckle And Jeckle made a sudden appearance adding and subtracting numbers creating so much havoc that when Folgers suddenly stopped us …. all were quiet as the flames sprouting from his amazing mustache froze us all in place …. Medusa has nothing on this boys!! We were transfixed as Folgers asserted his authority bellowing that we will now perform 15 merkins as a fair and just punishment while he glared at all !!! We remained quiet ( as if).
Now off to the concession area in the park for some nourishment ….
there was ( softly playing ) music … too bad no Whoopee …. as Rush played and at some point I thought I heard Magnum PI ( probably still on the mustache kick) maybe it was Hill Street …. either way it was an 80s anthem of some type …. could not hear anything else as the crickets were louder than the accompana accompana accompana …… the music …
15 shoulder taps while BTTW ( too bad again … no Whoopsie )
20 IC Flutters ( strong showing from Watts Up as he redeems us and earns much accolades and laurels from our esteemed leader.
10 shoulder taps and more flutters I think
now to the parking lot …. confusion sets in as there are several paths … several lots …. and the crowd spirals back down
we assemble at the last light pole and are informed that we are doing 11s and the destination for the other end is the Last ( yes …. we would be informed multiple times as the pax grumble and grouse ) light pole and that we would be doing American Hammers . At this point several confused ( and hearing impaired individuals ask to the continued chagrin of today’s Q that the EXERCISE AT EACH END …. “ LET ME SPELL IT OUT FOR YOU …. A-M-E-R-I-C-A-N H-A-M-M-E-R-S!!!!”
sheesh
the only better moment came when all thoroughly confused individuals again earn the Qs wrath by failing to stop at the last light that was “on” …. the last l one was dark and was NOT to be our destination!
with about 5 minutes to spare we wrap it up and head home during which Stinky Bird learns that there was to be an additional exercise if only time would have allowed ( or some would have played nice) and Stinky Bird tells Folgers to use it as a suppository ( I think he meant repository …. but Folgers was mercilous as he beat Stinky Bird repeatedly with a blade of grass.
channeling Indiana Jones. Captain Stubing was the only other wise pax to receive praise as he arrived back at start first and was in proper plank form having understood the penitent remark from earlier
with a minute to spare. Asstone was given as punishment for his earlier transgressions the penalty of flutters IC x25 with arms held high …… and to hopefully earn back some praise we all joined him in this punishment as many felt complicit in today’s shenanigans
announcements for Strides of March
prayers for Dirt job search, Big Pappys son and father, Stogies dad, Sister Acts daughter
now, you may wonder why Clavin is writing this? Well, it would appear that I am easily manipulated by the Jedi …..
some, all, most or none of this may or may not be true …. all I know is that Folgers last words this morning were that he would make ALL who were not present pay dearly
lastly it should be noted that that this was a Most Excellent Q!
14 HIMS out for a rain-free run at Prison Break. Great work!
Announcements:
Strides of March is this Saturday
PT test March 27
Requests:
James Gudelock
Joey Denton
Gumby’s Mom
Big Pappy and family
Word:
1 Peter 2:24, ESV: “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness.
.. he poured out his soul to death and was numbered with the transgressors; yet he bore the sin of many, and makes intercession for the transgressors. Is 53:12
“He, who was always God, became what He was not, a human being. Christ humbled Himself voluntarily. We must humble ourselves, now, before Him. We, too, must choose humility. He went to the cross, taking our place.” Exalting Jesus in Philippians
YHC took us out.
Always an honor,
Seuss
We had 14 HIM at The STORM this morning on a chilly, but a perfect morning for a workout.
We started with a long mosey around the school.
Warm Up
20 SSH IC
10 Hillbilly Walkers IC
10 MNC IC
10 Imperial Squat Walkers IC
10 Merkins IC
15 Mountain Climbers IC
ROUTINE 1 – Sprints and More
We split into three groups for more space.
From one end to the other we did side shuffle plus two burpees and sprint back
Then we did karaoke, high knees, skip, and nur. Each of these exercises was followed by two burpees.
ROUTINE 2 – Wheel of Merkins
Each PAX grabbed a piece of curb and performed 5 incline merkins. Staying in the plank position, rotate 90 degrees clockwise until your body is parallel to the curb with your right hand on the curb and left hand off it. Repeat 5 merkins Rotate 90 degrees more and perform the same number of decline merkins. Rotate 90 degrees more. Repeat with left hand on the curb and right hand off it.
ROUTINE 3 – Escalator
We knocked out an escalator of 5 Burpees, 10 Squats, 15 Mountain Climbers and 20 Plank Jacks then back down, but this time using 20 Plank Jacks, 15 SSH, 10 Seal Jacks and 5 Smurf Jacks.
Mary
We had about 90 seconds so we did OYO lbc’s, flutter kicks, etc.
Announcements
Strides of March CSAUP – March 6, 2021
Rooster – March 13, 2021
P200 – March 19-20
Mortimer 100 Relay – March 19-20
Prayers
Dirt is going in for a job interview.
Breaker Breaker asked for prayers for a relative.
Aye,
Sean Corcoran (RADAR)
Very nice cool and dry Tuesday morning. A very nice group of HIM’s gathered at WA Bess Elementary in hopes to better their bodies and minds.
5:30 and time to get after it.
Stretch it out a bit
60 SSH’s
60 LBC’s
20 Kettle Bell squat lifts
Mosey to cones and back
50 SSH’s
50 LBC’s
20 kettle bell upright rows
yoga
mosey to cones and back
40 SSH’s
40 LBC’s
20 goblet squats
20 kettle bell tricep extensions
20 CDD’s
mosey to cones and back
30 SSH’s
30 LBC’s
20 kettle bell swings
20 dips
yoga
mosey to cones and back
10 SSH’s
10 LBC’s
Ab’s
yoga mosey to cones and back
Calf raises to burnout
It was as always a wonderful way to start the day. Excellent comradery and conversation. All the guys pushed had and had an excellent attitude.
Thanks guys. It was absolutely an honor.
Clavin is on for next week. Says to bring a couple of bricks or lighter dumbbells’.
Aye!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Timeframe
As I roll up my normal 20min. early, I notice that the Belmont streets are already being claimed by some PAX getting in some EC. Little do they know that I have learned from all the canoes and have a douche of a workout planned for us. As everyone is rolling in and PAX finishing their EC; We gather by the Kiosk and chat and fist bump to start the workout. A car rolls by and a lady hollered out the window “Hey guys, Show me your Monkey Humps” So we obliged!! Come to find out that she is from Cherubs and has been educated on Monkey Humpers. (I’m pretty sure that she has already pinched Orangeman on the backside!) It was pretty awesome. With time ready and everyone bursting to get started; Lets begin!
Warm up
5 Burpees OYO
I forgot what was after but it was short and sweet! Lets Mosey.
Moseying started and it came a concern that Freight and Boudin were MIA. Phone call was made and no answer, we sent Bos on a mission. It was established later that they are on a ruck mission.
Mosey to the stop light at the corner of Myrtle and Main. We will start there with an exercise and then mosey to the next corner at Myrtle and Central perform another exercise, then go to Central and Woodrow for another stop and then on to the corner of Woodrow and Main and then stop at the RR tracks for another exercise and head back to the start. Rinse and repeat. This is a 1 mile loop
Corner 1
Merkin
Corner 2
LBC
Corner 3
Squat
Corner 4
Toy Soldiers
Round 1 is 10 reps All reps are IC. So its 5 IC first and then 10 and then 15 for the last round.
Round 2 is 20 reps
Round 3 is 30 reps.
RR tracks we completed 5 Burpees on round 1, 5 Eight count Body Builders round 2, Round 3 was SSH 40 IC.
First round we came across a train and I heard someone say that another PAX had a rule of 5 burpees for trains. Although I kept going and instructed the PAX to not stop; All stopped and did Burpees while 2 of us kept moving and waited at the next corner. The plan was for Burpees at the train tracks on the other end. 🤷♀️ So I only gave them 5 at the tracks instead of the planned 10.
On the second and third rounds I needed help counting a few times. So I asked Pizzaman and Tooltime to help. Thanks guys.
On the third lap we detoured to the pullup bars for a Triple Nickle.
Pull ups and Imperial Walkers.
Some PAX did a Lunge in between. Some slow moseyed. We were pretty beat by then.
Mosey up to the next stop.
Mosey over to the front of the school. for another detour. I asked a few PAX for an exercise so we can run the figure 8 course. We performed 6 exercises around the front loop. We completed 1 loop and then got back to our last lap. Do each exercise 10 times single count.
Peter Parkers, Burpees, WW1, Hillbillies, 8 count body builders and Shoulder Taps
With 3 more stops ahead and time catching up lets move. After the tracks we met the ruckers and gave them 5 more Burpees to finish out the morning.
Good job everyone. Way to push!!!
announcements:
Strids of March and several marathons and other events. Check twitter and slack.
Prayer Request:
Please pray for me and my attitude.
There are many spoken and unspoken request. Please keep each other in your prayers. Remember God is in control!!
Praise report:
Each morning as we wake lets thank God for his goodness. Lets learn by Christ’s examples.
Pledge:
Thank you brothers for your support. Till next time!!
Pockets
Quick Disclaimer – No FNGs
Warm-up
- SSH
- DON Qs
- Mountain Climbers
- Moroccan Nightclubs
The Thang
Mosey to the American Legion Post for a round of core; 3 rounds of the below exercises, 20-15-10 reps
- American Hammers
- LBCs
- Flutter Kicks
Mosey to top of Davis Park ballfield for some Zombie Walks, for every five Zombie Walk, through in a burpee. statrted at home plate and finished in right field. Now mosey to the Belmont Middle for a round of arms and shoulder work. Everyone find some space on the benches. 3 rounds of the below exercises, 20-15-10 reps.
- Derkins
- Dips
- Bear Crawls across section of front lawn
Now time to make our way back to Tequila Sunrise, so we mosey our way back. To add in some more arm work, we stop every so often for 20 merkins, OYO. We made five stops for a total of 100 merkins, nice! Still had some time when we made in back, so we did 3 rounds of Rocky Balboa’s, 20-15-10 reps. Now we’re finished!
The Pledge
COT
Announcements – Strides for March, PT in March
Prayer Requests – Sister Act’s daughter, Witchita’s co-worker suddenly passed away, prayer for the family, Dirt, Breaker’s Uncle, Big Pappy’s adopted kid and upcoming surgery
YHC took us out in prayer
Breaker Breaker
This is The Pub, F3 Gastonia’s Premiere running AO, so we ran. Some ran 5, some ran 4ish, and some ran 3ish.
The Pledge
COT
Announcements – Strides for March, still need some runners, PT in March, F2 Lunch at Jackson’s,
Prayer request – Sister Acts daughter, Dirt, HS football starting up, pray for safety, Broke’s mother, WattsUp, Termite’s grandson traveling,
YHC took us out in Prayer
When Flintstone rolls up to Pelicans on Neal Hawkins Road, he usually parks around back where it is very dark. Today was no different. Flintstone ran EC with Watts Up, EZ Rider and I so I knew he was back there changing his shoes and shirt before the boot camp work out. There was a light reflecting off his car and from my position in the front parking, without my glasses it looked like he was still back there. I knew it was getting close to 5:30 so I hollered out “Come on Flintstone, It’s time.” I heard a voice from behind me say, “I’m right here, Dirt.” The PAX who were present had a good laugh at that. I found out long ago the we need to be able to laugh at ourselves and this was another opportunity for me to do so. Unfortunately, I find myself in this position all too often. I hope you can laugh at yourself as well.
No FNG’s so the usual disclaimer. Don’t hurt yourself, make it harder if you want or easier if you want.
Pledge
Warm Up:
Seal Jacks IC x 20
Hill Billy Walkers IC x 10
Plank Jack IC x 20
Mosey to the entrance of the park and do 8 Count Body Builders x 5
Mosey to the far end of the parking lot stopping at each light to do 5 Diamond Merkins. This was getting tough by the time we got to the end of the entrance road.
Suicide Ladder
A shuttle run with an exercise set after each return to the starting line. After each full shuttle run the exercise count goes up by five reps.
1st Round
Flutter Kicks (count 1 leg) x 5, 10, 15 (90 total reps)
Merkins x 5, 10, 15 (90 total reps)
Tiger Squats x 5, 10, 15 (90 total reps) These kind of turned into regular squats after a while.
2nd Round
American Hammers 10, 20, 30 (180 total reps)
Almost time so we will do Monkey Humpers (120 total) as we Mosey Back to the flag.
Good work this morning gentlemen.
Announcements:
Strides of March is this Saturday March 6th. See Short Sale’s Pre Blast to sign up.
The Mortimer and P200 are coming up quickly.
The PT test will be at Gas House on 3/27.
Prayer Requests:
Watts Up has a job interview on Thursday.
EZ Rider’s family
Joey Denton a friend of Stinky Bird was in a serious car wreck
Who knows, AT isn’t writing the backblast. Probably visited Walmart…