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F3 Southern Discomfort – Saturday, August 1st

F3 Southern Discomfort

What could be more CSAUP than a 14+ mile jaunt in the hottest month of the year?  Ok, probably lots of events but nevertheless, Area51 will host the 3-option Southern Discomfort on Saturday, August 1st.

RSVP & T-Shirt order Here: http://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20f0545aba62ba7fd0-southern/927364

 

1) RSVP for hydration purposes – Site Q’s of the AO’s we visit will provide water, G2, etc.

2) T-shirt order

Here’s the skinny:

Option 1: “Roshambo” – 14.1 Miles, 7 pain stations – launch from Stonehenge (The Vine – Ballantyne) at 5:00am

Option 2: “Swift Kick” – 10.8 miles, 6 pain stations – launch from Centurion (Charlotte Catholic HS) at 6:00am

Option 3: “Sack Tap” – 6.0 miles, 4 pain stations – launch from Centurion as well at 6am; finish at Arboretum

While this will be a 1st F challenge for sure — the idea will be to keep the pax together with the shovel flag carriers leading the way.  Will be great 2nd F for those not too deep in the pain cave.  The 3 options hopefully will encourage pax of different fitness levels to come out for the appropriate level of discomfort.

Go ahead and put it on your calendars.  Aye!

BackBlast #GasHouse: Three Course Bojangles Breakfast

10 hungry men (including 3 FNGs) post at #MarthasHouse for three course Bojangles breakfast.  After disclaimer & pledge, the workout begins…

Warm-O-Rama

  • SSH x 25 IC
  • IW x 20 IC
  • Don Quixote x 20 IC
  • Prisoner Squat x 20 IC (three count down – nice and slow – feel the burn)
  • Merkins x10 IC

Mosey to Picnic Shelter

  • Derkins x 10 IC
  • Dips x 10 IC

Mosey to Lower Field

  • Field was closed
  • Audible – Lunge walk across short end of field and up hill (not quite the same as Godfathers zombie walk) to next field.

The Thang for today was a three course Bojangles breakfast.  Bojangles is a sprint down the long side of field (or track) and mosey the short side (corners on track).  It’s basically a circle, just like a Bojangles Biscuit!

Bojangles Biscuit #1

  • Sprint, Mosey, Sprint, Mosey.
  • Plank for 6
  • Tunnel of Love (since we had 10 guys, everyone gets to go twice)

Bojangles Biscuit #2

  • Sprint, Mosey, Sprint, Mosey.
  • Plank for 6
  • Ring of Fire (5 Merkins each – all the way around)

 

Bojangles Biscuit #3

  • Sprint, Mosey, Sprint, Mosey.
  • Plank for 6
  • Seal Situps x 15 IC

 

Mosey Back to Brewsters

  • Wait… there is a hill in front of us with two clear cuts of grass right through the middle.
  • Crab Walk backwards up the hill.  Bear Crawl forwards down the hill.  Rinse and Repeat
  • Ok, that was run… now Mosey back to Brewsters

COT, Name-O-Rama, BOM

– Bandit

BackBlast #TheStorm: The Murph

Nine mighty PAX post at #TheStorm for the Murph.

The Murph is…

Run to track (quick breather for the Pledge), take 3 laps, run to weight room.

10 pull ups
20 merkins
30 squats
Repeat x10

Run to the track, take 3 laps, run to parking lot.

COT

TClaps to BA for getting us setup and gonig while Dolph was coming in HOT!

-Dolph

Backblast #GasHouse: Sherwood Log Jam

Thanks for the 14 PAX that came out Saturday and threw those logs around like a bunch of savages. The only thing that would have made the day better is if Dr. Feelgood had gotten his phone to work, and some rain, of course.

Start with the Pledge, of course.

Warmup

Formation run up Garrison through church parking lot to Sherwood Middle School.  WU done to 4 count cadence.

  • Bend and Reach x10
  • Rear Lunge x10
  • Hi Jumper x10
  • Windmill x8
  • Forward Lunge x8
  • Rower x10
  • Dive Bombers x10
  • Overhead Arm Clap x2

Thang #1
Partner up then 3 rounds of 1 lap, max Merkins and max body weight rows or pull ups. PAX run together then while one’s pushing the other’s pulling, then switch exercises = 1 round.

Thang #2 (Log PT +/- 200lb each)

  • Squat x10 4 count
  • Overhead press x10 4 count
  • Thrusters x10
  • Back extensions x15
  • Bench press x20

Extra Credit (Ring of fire version 2.0)
1st man sounds off and every body does 1 rep (Merkins), 2nd man, 2 reps, third man, you guessed 3 reps and so on.

Mosey back for COT and Name-O-Rama.

Moleskin

Is anybody interested in training for a go ruck event ( goruck.com ) or doing our own? We could add Monday or Friday to the rotation and start rucking once a week. Any questions or interest email Woody at joem42@hotmail.com and we can work something up.

-Woody

Backblast #TheStorm: Crazy Eight and Stadium Stairs

Warm Up
20 – Imperial Walkers
20 – Side Straddle Hops
15 – Merkins
15 – Prayer Squats

Take a lap.

Crazy Eight

  • 20 Merkins then run along the goal line.
  • 20 Freddy Mercury (total of 40) then run to the 50.
  • 20 Carolina Dry Docks then run to other side of 50
  • 20 Flutter Kicks (total of 40) then run to goal line opposite goal line.
  • 20 Prison Cell Merkins

Plank till everyone is finished.

Once everyone is done, repeat to other side of field.

Take a lap

Stadium Stairs

  • Lunge Up then 20 Mountain Climbers (total of 40)
  • Run Down then 10 Decline Merkins
  • Lunge Up then 20 Side Straddle Hops
  • Run Down then 10 Dips

Repeat the above to get back to starting point.

Those that could still mosey mosied.  The rest crawled like slugs to the COT.  I quit at this point and took it to the car!!

Blue Ridge Relay–Time to Step Up

As of this writing, there are 77 days left to the 2015 edition of BRR. There are 53 F3 Teams registered from all over our footprint with an additional 3 on the waiting list. That’s about 500 men who will be traversing the rugged NC mountains on foot and in a big white van. Teams from all over NC and SC, along with a team from the Commonwealth to our north (Richmond).

“Borrowing” from The Show’s Pre blast from last year. #wheel

Teams are listed here List of F3 Teams

Captains should sign up for updates from BRR here Blue Ridge Relay Race Site Make sure your team is familiar with all the rules.

As with every year, the course changes due to constuction, road conditions, or local resistance to runners coming through their slice of heaven in the middle of the night. So be sure to check the site frequently.

Training

Time to start increasing the miles. Rule of thumb is to not increase mileage by more than 10% per week. While I’m sure each region has multiple running options, try to plan some “off the books” runs with your teams….it would be a good idea to eventually add a #double down evening run.

Also, since the race does occur in the mountains, it’s a good idea to add some hills to your training. Strong legs will not only help you run up these mountains, but will also keep you healthy through out training.

Just because you have to run more, don’t forget to attend your bootcamps. TeamSoccerArms is not the way to go. Strong men finish well. Be well rounded.

Anyone that wants a t-shirt can order one here. T-shirt

patches can be ordered here Patches

Gear

The following must be worn at night. “Reflective vest, flashing light on front and back and a headlamp or flashlight must be carried”

Transportation

Rent Vans from Enterprise use code # 53SA320-BLU for race discount CLT area PAX can also check Adventure Vans

If you haven’t made reservations yet, it is strongly suggested you do so soon!

Lodging

Only van 1 needs to be at the start and lodging will be dependent upon your start time and where you are coming from. There will be some updates available here for options.

Questions: Please contact me at Steviered1966@gmail.com

Good luck with your training. Continue reading

BackBlast #GoatIsland: Gone In 60 Seconds

11 Men battled the GLOOM this morning for the workout at Goat Island.

The morning started out with a bit of a shock to the PAX when we found out the gates were locked to Goat Island Park, but that did not deter anyone.  The PAX set up shop in the parking lot, grass, and gazebo and got to work.  Music, Cinder Blocks, Benches, and a Gazebo made for a great morning.

Start with Pledge of Allegiance

WU:

Circle Up (In Cadence)

  • Side Straddle Hop x 10
  • Don Quixotes x 10 Forward/Backward
  • Mericans x 10
  • LBC’s x 10

THE THANG:

BRING SALLY UP-

This comes from the movie Gone In 60 Seconds (Our Arms were gone in 60 seconds after this nice exercise).  Mericans set to cadence of the song Flower by Moby.  Bring Sally Up- Go Up, Bring Sally Down- Go Down.  x 3 minutes

PARTNER UP WITH CINDER BLOCKS

Partner 1 does exercise 1 while partner 2 runs to designated area does exercise 2 and runs back and the partners switch exercise.  Continued until all repetitions are completed.  Plank Until all PAX are finished.

  • Blockees 75/ Carolina Dry Docks 5
  • Upright Rows 100/Mericans 5
  • Tricep French Curl 100/Dips 5
  • Bicep Curls 150/Derkins 5

 

RING OF FIRE

  • Round 1- 20 Standing Cinder Block Chest Presses/PLANK
  • Round 2- 5 Mericans/PLANK

INDIAN RUN AROUND PARKING LOT AND SIDEWALKS

PARTNER BACK UP WITH CINDER BLOCKS

  • 50 Standing Chest Press/5 LBC’s

FRENCH FRIES x 10 Both Arms

 

COT

  • Prayers
  • Upcoming Workouts and Q’s

 

Moleskin

  • Gate locked at Goat Island can become a problem.  JoeBoo and BA will get in contact with Cramerton Parks and Rec to try and come up with a solution.
  • Some of the PAX had the new shirts on and they looked sharp.  Other PAX will have to put their name on a wait list and when enough show interest orders will be reopen.
  • The song Flower by Moby seemed much longer than anticipated during the Bring Sally Up exercise.

PreBlast-Goat Island: Gone In 60 Seconds

Gone in 60 seconds at #GoatIsland

We won’t be boosting any cars tomorrow or driving a 1967 Ford Mustang named Eleanor, but you can channel your inner Memphis Raines (Nicholas Cage) while grinding through the upper body beatdown that BA will provide you.

Extra Credit to anyone who knows why this workout will be called Gone In 60 Seconds.

-BA

 

Martha’s House BackBlast – TheFort Invades Gastonia

Ten men including one FNG gathered in the gloom as Godfather made his solo-debut as Q. With three visitors from @F3theFort in town, the Godfather knew he had to impress…

Warm-Up

  • Side Straddle Hop (x15)
  • Imperial Walker (x15)
  • Prayer Squat (x15)
  • Hillbillies (x15)

Pledge of Allegiance

Mosey to Covered Picnic Tables

Breakfast Table Beat Down – Start with 10 reps and mosey to the pole and back between sets, adding 10 reps for each set – 10, 20, 30

  • Step-Ups (each leg)
  • Dips
  • Derkins

Four Corners of Mary (x30 IC)

  • 1st Corner – Dolly
  • 2nd Corner – Rosalita
  • 3rd Corner – LBC
  • 4th Corner – Flutter Kicks

Ring of Fire – Circle up in plank position. Hold plank while each man completes 5 Merkins. (Rinse/Repeat x2)

Modified Zombie Walk – Start at sideline then right complete a leg lunge, a left leg lunge, and a prayer squat. (Rinse/Repeat across the field)

Mosey to parking lot then a few more exercises until the clock runs down…

  • Freddie Mercury (x20)
  • Ring of Fire (Merkins x5)
  • Plank (for those who like to show off, right/left arm and leg raises)
  • Merkins (x5)

During COT and the Name-o-Rama, the Godfather explained the importance of leading from behind the pack when exercising. #Tclaps to Bandit for leading exercises that were IC.

– Godfather

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