Tag: Midoriyama (Page 11 of 51)

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

It was another workout minus the site Q… seems this has become the norm lately for Midoriyama!!!  But 10 PAX did show to make themselves better.  A simple “Q” but it got the job done.

The Thang:  IC

20 SSH / 1 Burpee

15 Gravel Pickers / 1 Burpee

10 Imperial  Walkers / 1 Burpee

5 Low Slow Squats / 1 Burpee

Run some

Rinse & Repeat

Finished up with some block work

COT:  Rice & Beans tonight / Super Dave looking for some good shoes 🙂  Prayer requests for Rutherford County Trooper John Horton Family, Stephanie Lane family,  a lady that Def Leppard works with her son committed suicide (28 y/o), family at Mayor’s church dealing with cancer & pregnancy loss, Bedpan’s M

9 Pax posted to Midoriyama Thursday night. 3 went out and got in some EC before. Seuss was not one of them. SA managed to become the local legend running to Lowell and back. That may be why he didn’t let Seuss know he would be doing EC. They used to be running partners. I don’t know what happened. Hate to see it.

Warmup:

SSH ic x 7 we had to stop because some people can’t seem to sink up with the Q. People don’t like to be called out like this and we all often do the same thing. I’m guilty. I get to talking and doing my own thing instead of following the Q’s lead. While it may not be that big of a deal in the grand scheme of things if we are developing leaders then we at least owe them the respect of following their lead. Also if you are in charge then take charge! Demand from the PAX that they follow you.

SSH ic x 10

Merkins ic x 10 now we’ve got some butt hurt people just refusing to follow my lead

Let’s roll

The Thang:

We headed up the road and circled around the long parking lot for a couple of rounds of some fartlek running. We picked up the pace for about half a lap then slowed it back down. We did this 3-4 laps then headed to the top of the parking lot at the soccer field. When I say we I mean some not all of the group. I could hear quite a bit of talking coming from back behind me and if the had picked the pace up like some of us did they would likely not been able to talk like that. Seuss was the only one that had permission to be talking due to his cardiovascular fitness.

At the top of the parking lot we partnered up for 11’s. Run around the island and do 10 burpees. Run back around to meet your partner for 1 booyah merkin. Continue on until reversed. I’ve done this one before and made the guys take turns carrying a block. This is a good one!

That eat up some time so when the batflippers finished up we called it and and moved on. From the top of the island to the curb, which about 2 parking spaces length, we did another round of 11’s. WWII’s, Ski burps, and duck walks back and forth. There was some grumbling and whining about knees when I said the duck walk. Of course before I could even say duck walk half the group of flippers had already taken off. Once again not following the Q’s lead. You know a good leader is also a good follower. During this exercise we had some good discussion about how SA just uses people over and over for his own personal growth but never gives back. This caused SA to lash out at #Hal. The long run this week may feel even longer!

I called for everyone to finish up where they were as we were running out of time. We took off running but Gavel being so very close to finishing refused to walk away without finishing it out. We circled back to get him then did a few more laps of fartlek run before heading back to the flag.

COT:

Announcments-lots of goof stuff coming from the new SLT. Leppard is not on the SLT this year if you didn’t know.  He seems a little sore about it. Watch your back Nantan!

Namerama

Prayer Request-Gumby and his back issue

Neeked Moleskin:

I’ve said enough

Unseasonably warm this afternoon for a holiday week workout. 7 strong Pax out today to get better and Defib brought out his 2.1 Eddie to enjoy the show. Found out Eddie was nicknamed for Eddie Van Halen as he plays guitar.

Warmup

SSH x 15 IC, stretches Right over Left, Left over Right, Leg stretch in Plank position, Hillbillies x 10, a few Calf Raises, 5 burpees OYO for Slaw.
Pledge.

Walk through the horseshow pits to the Hidden Blocks.
Curls x 30, Chest Press x 30, Shrugs x 30, Curls x 30. Leave the blocks out. A while back, Stroganoff (as he is known to do) gave me a book entitled The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. I try to remind myself of these frequently as they are wonderful goals to work toward. 1st agreement; Be impeccable with your word.

Mosey to top parking lot and partner up for Dora 123.
100 Merkins, 200 Squats, 300 LBC’s, partner run across both lots and back. 2nd agreement; Don’t take anything personally.

Mosey to Dog Park hill where it was very dark by now.
Triple Nickel
Merkins at bottom, Plank Jacks at top, 5 times. 3rd agreement; Don’t make assumptions.

Back to the blocks for more. Curls x 10, Chest Press x 10, Shrugs x 10 , Curls x 10. 4th agreement; Always do your best. Return the blocks.

Back to flag.

Instead of resolutions, ask what disciplines will you do in 2022? The Four Agreements can be a great part of that.
1st agreement; Be impeccable with your word.
2nd agreement; Don’t take anything personally.
3rd agreement; Don’t make assumptions.
4th agreement; Always do your best.

Announcements:
Convergence here at Midoriyama on 1/1/2022 at 7:00 a.m. Everybody be there.
Rice and Beans on Jan. 4th with 10 slots.

Prayer Requests:
Freight’s wife’s grandfather and family
Broke’s mother
Tiger’s M and stepsons
Stroganoff’s Mother-in-law

*NMM Hard working group today in the warm gloom. Slaw took his shirt off as expected. Seuss was throwing that block around pretty good. Eddie was using his youth and energy to show us old guys how it is done. It was good to see the average age of Midoriyama drop for at least one workout. Gavel told about his boy’s Nerf guns and remote controlled cars and the fun they are having. I’m sure Tiger has some toys at his house too. Once again Sister Act is too scared to attend one of my Q’s. Maybe in 22.

5, only 5! PAX posted at Midoriyama on a beautiful December evening. I’ll take weather like this all winter long!

Warm up:

If you’re not warmed by 5:30 in the evening then what have you been doing all day? Let’s go grab some blocks.

The Thang:

Fat Amy WOD nope Fat Ricky WOD. Same principle but different exercises.

50 mtn climbers-count one leg

10 blockees

40 american hammers-count one side

10 blockees

30 skater lunges-count each one

10 blockees

20 jump squats

10 blocklees

10 thrusters

10 blockees

Now work your way back up to the 50 mtn climbers.

As it seemed a few PAX were just sitting around talking instead of finishing we moved on to something else. in the parking lot.

11’s Mike Tysons on one side and tiger squats on the other. Rifle carry y our block back and forth as you go.

We put the blocks back up and had 3 minutes for some Mary.

COT:

Announcements-Rumor about a convergence New Years day. Currently just a rumor at this point.

Prayer Request-A lot of baby mama’s these days, y’all being the baby’s.

DEf took us out

Yep you read that right. COCKSPATCH! not spatchcock the newest craze in cooking your turkey sweeping through F3 Gastonia. Spatchcock the exercise was introduced to Midoriyama the other night by Sargento and I came up withthe opposite version but was denied the opportunity to share it during Mary. A couple days later I had the Q so there you have it. Anyway 6 other PAX joined in for the fun.

Warmup:

SSH, Goofballs, and Cockspatch. Cockspatch is basically a plank jack but you move your hands in and out at the same time as you move your legs in and out. Picture a sealjack in a plank position. Much like spatchcock it’s best done in a group while yelling out cockspatch. The Q yells cock then the PAX yell spatch! This crowd seemed to really get into this! Let’s get to it.

Mosey to get some blocks then back to the parking lot.

The Thang:

I pulled inspiration from a BB back in 2017. If you don’t think it means anything to write these then I challenge you to go back and read some from you earlier days of writing them and Qing. It’s pretty awesome! So we partnered up. P1 runs to the end of the parking lt and back while P2 does the exercise, then switch. We broke these down into sets of 2 exercises just to keep it easy for everyone to keep up with them.

150 curls & 200 LBC’s

50 Thrusters & 100 V-ups

100 Upright rows & Flutter Kicks

50 Cockspatch & 50 Weighted WWI’s

50 Spatchcock & 50 French Curls

Some of the numbers above may have been increased during the workout for timing purposes.

Next P1 started walking while carrying the block around the parking lot. P2 proceeded to run a lap and catch up with P1 then swapping to carry the block. We did this for 2 laps and were out of time.

COT:

Pledge

Announcements-For heavens sake please signup for the Christmas party through the link sent out via the preblast. HCing on Slack is not helping determine who is bringing what. If everyone shows up with dessert Fat Ricky is gonna go off!

Prayer Request-Gumby’s mom, Broke’s mom

Naked Moleskin:

I think I’ve said enough…….Cockspatch!

11 PAX at the premier afternoon AO in Gashouse for a simple, yet effective workout. Disclaimer (no FNG’s), Pledge (no flag, Site Q fail!!) then a warmup (might have been some poor cadence called by YHC).

Mosey to the far turd shack for some 9 rounds:

9 – Hip Slappers then a lap

9 – Dirty Hookups then a lap

9 – Mike Tysons then a lap

18 – Hip Slappers then a lap

18 – Dirty Hookups then a lap

18 – Mike Tysons then a lap

27 – Hip Slappers then a lap

27 – Dirty Hookups then a lap

27 – Mike Tysons then a lap

Partner up – one plans while the other performs exercise. Flapjack until reps are reached.

90 Big Boys

180 American Hammers

270 LBC’s

Head back to the flag stopping at each light pole (9 total) for 9 calf raises, 9 Rocky Balboa’s and 9 IW Squats. Alternate between high knees and butt kickers on the runs.

Time was up.

NMM/COT

YHC didn’t have any words of wisdom prepared, but being the HIM he is, Defib stepped up and provided some inspirational thoughts.

Luke 12:48 – “From everyone who has been give much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.”

We are all very fortunate compared to most and should strive to give back in all that we do.

Announcements

Christmastown 5k

Give 2 Give

Rice and Beans

Thanksgiving Trifecta

Christmas Party

Prayer Request

Broke’s mom

PAX going through various things

EZ Rider family members

Hokie took us out.

I’m Broke

10 PAX posted to Midoriyama on Tuesday. YHC had been reading through some old BB looking for inspiration and found some that were pretty simple and effective. I believe PM and I had come up with this idea to prepare for a mud run or something. During obstacle races you run a little while do some work then run again. We decided to try and mimic that and so we did it again on Tuesday.

Warmup:

Goofballs, Seal Jacks, Butt kickers, and High knees.

The Thang:

I’ve been trying to push the K.I.S.S.(keep it simple stupid) method with my team at work so it seemed fitting. Pick three exercises from different body groups do them and run. Rinse and Repeat and for good measure throw in 5 burpees here and there, especially at speed bumps.

We did merkins, lbc’s, and squats several rounds until someone started before I called it then we decided to switch to CDD’s, Freddy Mercury’s, and Lunges. You gotta lull them to sleep then surprise them! They like it that way. We stopped at the playground for a few rounds of dips and pull ups. We also stopped at the shelter for dips and step ups. Good job by everyone! Parkour!

COT:

Pledge

Announcements-Christmas party 12/11, Service project meetup at Gashouse this Saturday after the workout then hand out bags 11/19 at the Salvation Army.

Prayer Request

Moleskin:

So I named this BB after my Grandmother. She was my last grandparent and when I retrieved my phone from my truck to do the COT I saw the message that she had just passed. I knew it was coming and told my Dad it was ok to just text me if he didn’t want to talk when it happened. Virginia Keever was a hard working, out going, loving woman that loved to laugh. She spent most of her life working in the area cotton mills and worked all the way into her 80’s, after retiring, cooking food for her church preschool program. She loved me more than I will ever deserve. She pulled me out of some, will call them spotty, situations as a child taking me to stay with her at times. She spoiled me unbelievably even though she never had a lot herself. She always said she considered me to be like her own child. While I’ll miss her I know that she is in a better place. I know this because at the end she was asking God to take her home and said she was ready to be with Jesus! This is solid proof of her faith and gives me comfort. I just hope I can live the way I need to and have the faith Virginia Keever had so that one day we can stand together before the lord in worship.