Author: Hawgcycle

4 men met at Pontiff Lake, formerly known as Pontiff Playground.  Luckily a strong storm moved through the area last night to keep the reservoir full.  YHC was hoping to stretch his legs this morning and get some mileage in.

* Listen up kids.  Don’t wait a week to write-up your backblast, especially if you are old.  YHC’s brain function is probably also affected by the seemingly half mile of bear crawls I did at City Park with QIC Amnesty earlier this morning.  Anyway, YHC has a fuzzy recollection of the details on this one.  I think it’s pretty close, but feel free to correct me in the comments.

The Thang

The point of the workout this morning was to do something that had never been done at #RockCity – run the entire 1-mile loop con roca.  We were successful.  We were even blessed with the opportunity to run through the ankle deep flood waters on the far side of the park.   As far as we know there are only four men in New Orleans who have completed this.

Here are the stops we made along the way:

• Warm-up COP  Where is the dog walker?Warm-up COP: SSH IC x 30; Peter Parkers IC  x 30; Good Mornings IC x 15; Arm Circles IC x 40 (Forward x 20 and Reverse x 20)
• Rock COP at the top of the hill:  Squat Press IC x 15; Curls IC x 15; Rows IC x 15
• Chili Pepper IC:  RL Step-ups x 16; Decline Merkins x 8; LL Step-ups x 16; Incline Merkins x 8; repeato doing reps of 8 and 4.
• 6MOM:  Flutter Kicks IC x 20 – Hold it – Rosalita IC x 20; Reverse Crunches IC x 30; Superman to Boat x 3

Moleskin

Great feeling making it all the way around the park.

Shout Out

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us”  Ephesians 3:20

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9 men met at Pontiff Lake, formerly known as Pontiff Playground.  Rev planted the flag on the nearest shore.  There was a lot of early mumble chatter regarding the lingering stiffness/soreness from Saturday’s #beatdown at the hands of Side Effects and Amnesty.  As we know, there is only one good way to get rid of soreness.

The Thang

• Mosey to the rock pile for our Warm-Up. The 5:30 Dog walker was in our normal spot so we circled up in the bog next to the pile.
• Warm-up COP: SSH IC x 30; Peter Parkers IC  x 40; Good Mornings IC x 15; Arm Circles IC x 30 (Forward x 15 and Reverse x 15)
• Select your rock. Then Mosey along the driest of lands to the area near the t-ball field.
• Rock COP: Squat Presses IC x 15; Curls IC x 15; Dead-lifts IC x 12; Shoulder Press IC x 12
• Mosey to the main Football Field
• Modified Carse Hero Workout: Line up on the sideline.  Each set involves a bear crawl to the middle of the field and back (50 yards), squat presses, bunny hops over rock, back rows, and Merkins.  1^st set 21 reps of each exercise, 2^nd set = 18 reps,… 5^th set = 9 reps
• Mosey back to the rock pile
• Horses to the stable.

Moleskin

Another big week for #RockCity Counts.  That’s 23 PAX in the past 3 weeks for those counting.  The workout was certainly tough on YHC, my brain was not firing very well at the end.  I don’t think everyone appreciated the bear crawls through the sticker grass.

Shout Out

We continue to pray family and friends afflicted with disease.  Also praying for travels for several missions. Verse of the day was John 15:13:  “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.”  We honored those members of our armed forces that had expressed this type of love literally for  their country, family, and friends.  We praised our Savior, who showed the ultimate expression of this love.  We also spoke of ways we can love others like this in a figurative sense, laying down our own desires for the needs of others.

Announcements

• Wednesday – 5:30 @ The Birdcage
• Friday – 5:30 @ Wolfpack Mountain
• Saturday – 6:30 @ City Park

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6 men got off their 6 and headed to the #RockCity Gloom this morning.  YHC was pleased to see two new faces to the #RockCity crowd this morning.  Tool came out, which may have earned him the badge for posting at all four NOLA AOs.  Zombie made a triumphant Kotter post newborn.  After congratulating him we headed off to the rock pile.

The Thang

• Mosey to the rock pile for our Warm-Up
• Warm-up COP: SSH IC x 30; Imperial Walkers IC  x 30; Plank Jacks IC x 30; Good Mornings IC x 15; Arm Circles IC x 30 (Forward x 15 and Reverse x 15)
• Select your rock. Then Mosey out to the flag football field.
• Rock COP: Squats IC x 12; Shoulder Press IC x 12; Dead-lifts IC x 12; Curls IC x 12
• Mosey to the outhouse.
• People’s Toe: People’s Chair x 45 secs followed by Toe Raises IC x 40.  Repeato for 3 sets (Standard, Outward, and Inward Toe Raises)
• Mosey to the hill
• Sprint up and over the hill con roca x 6
• Cusak Run for 250 yards: PAX run single file with rock overhead (Lloyd Dobler style).  Man in the back runs to the front Marble Rye style or rock on shoulder.
• 6 MOM: LBC IC x 50; Flutter Kicks IC x 40; Russian Twists IC x 20
• Mosey to the flag.
• Fence Chunkers x 20 or so.
• Cusak run to Rock Pile – 200 yards
• Horses to the stable.

Moleskin

We are gaining momentum out at #RockCity. 14 Pax may be a two-week record.  If you haven’t tried it yet, you need to come on out.

Shout Out

We prayed for friends and family afflicted by cancer.  Prayers for Amnesty’s friend that lost his Father.  YHC shared Romans 8:31 – “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”  YHC was in my twenties when I realized that God is more than some ancient cosmic force, that He is a loving creator that cares for us specifically and that we can have a personal relationship with Him.  Have faith that God cares for us and that His plan for us was created out of love.  He is for us.

Announcements

• Wednesday – 5:30 @ The Birdcage
• Friday – 5:30 @ Wolfpack Mountain
• Saturday – 6:30 @ City Park

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The excitement was palpable in the gloom as 8 committed men posted this morning at #RockCity.  Alas, despite the $50 pledge, Chard did not make it.  Rumor has it that he was sitting on the throne writing a check to the Human Fund.

The Thang

• Mosey to the end of the track for our Warm-Up
• Warm-up COP: SSH IC x 25; Parker Peters IC  x 25; Lunges IC x 25; Peter Parker Push-ups (P3) IC x 15;
• Mosey to the pile and select your rock. Then Mosey out to the flag football field.
• Rock COP: Squats IC x 12; Toe Raises IC x 50; Shoulder Press IC x 12; Curls IC x 12; Dead Lift IC x 12; Row IC x 12
• Mosey to the street light on the other side of the track.
• Boss Keane’s Rock Pile. 4 passes which equals 32 reps for each man.  It was also 32 reps for Yankee.  Finish it off with 10 burpees
• Mosey to the hill
• Jacob’s Ladder to Hell: run up and over the hill con roca, on the far side of the hill do one burpee, increasing the reps each time until 7 burpees.  On the near side of the hill lay on your back and do 10 rock presses each time with max reps on the last set.
• Mosey to the to the water fountain, dropping of your rock along the way.
• COP: Low Slow Squats IC x 10; Good Mornings IC x 5.
• Horses to the stable. T-claps to Blue Dog and Reluctant Yankee for being the fastest.

Moleskin

Really exciting to have an 8 man Pax this morning.  Hope some of you guys will continue to come out to the Monday morning workouts and spread the news.  Blue Dog remarked about how nice it is to finish in the daylight.  I would have to agree with him.  YHC is looking for some help to move furniture on Tuesday.  Chard, feel free to come help.  The Human Fund takes volunteer donations as well as monetary.

Shout Out

We praised God for our health and the opportunity to exercise.  We do not take it for granted.  We prayed for those with ill family members and an upcoming job interview.

Announcements

• Wednesday – 5:30 @ The Birdcage
• Friday – 5:30 @ Wolfpack Mountain
• Saturday – 6:30 @ City Park

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4 strong set out to get stronger at #RockCity, battling the overly aggressive Metairie Mosquitos and the soccer field turned briar patch.

The Thang

• Mosey to the rock pile for our Warm-Up
• Warm-up COP: SSH IC x 30; Peter Parkers IC  x 30; Low Slow Squats IC x 30; Forward Arm Circles IC x 30; Backwards Arm Circles IC x 30; Good Mornings IC x 15;
• Select your rock and Mosey to the Flag Football Field.
• Rock COP: Shoulder Press IC x 12; Curls IC x 15; Row IC x 15
• Mosey to the hill
• Sprints con roca x 5
• Mosey to the soccer field, but it is locked. Roll with it.
• Mosey to the t-ball field
• 2^nd Rock COP: Squats IC x 15; Toe Raises IC x 40
• Mosey to the Kaboom
• 2 Rotations: 1^st group does pull ups while second group does 5 Rock Burpees.  Flapjack and repeato.
• Mosey to the main field.
• Ark loader: Animal exercise 40 yards and do shoulder presses con roca until the 6 arrives and does 5 reps.  Run back to start and get ready for the next exercise.  Bear Crawl and Frog Jumps
• Mosey to the flag
• Fence Chunkers x 20 or so.
• Mosey to the rock pile
• Horse to stables back to the Flag.

Moleskin

Got thrown some sudden change by the soccer field being locked.  First time I have ever seen that.  I think things worked out even better than my original plan since we got to add a leg COP and some pull-ups.  Life often works out that way.

T-claps to Jazzy for his third consecutive post.  He goes all out and makes the rest of us want to work out harder because of his effort.  It was also great to have Reluctant Yankee back at #RockCity and I always know I can count on seeing Amnesty at the flag on Monday mornings.  I think he is a more consistent presence at #RockCity than YHC.

Shout Out

Inspired by Jazzy’s contribution to the Saturday’s shout out, YHC quoted Joshua 1:9: “Be strong and of good courage.  Do not fear or be dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”  When the 12 Israelite spies were sent into the Promise Land they all came back with a report of the giants that occupied that land.  Ten of them feared the giants, saying there is no way they can take the land.  Joshua and Caleb; however, were not dismayed.  They believed that God would deliver the land no matter what size men were occupying it.  When we face giants in our life, do not fear or be dismayed, but face them with the courage and strength found in God .

Prayers were lifted for those suffering from cancer and those suffering from the earthquake in Nepal.

Announcements

• Wednesday – 5:30 @ The Birdcage
• Friday – 5:30 @ Wolfpack Mountain
• Saturday – 6:30 @ City Park

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3 committed men converged upon #RockCity this morning.  It was great to see Ëcks walking up for his second post.  As Amnesty, Ëcks, and I enjoyed some pre-thang 2^nd F I realized it was time to start.  Where were all of the Uptowners?  Apparently a mass fartsacking occurred in Uptown New Orleans this morning.  Hopefully Meg Farris is on the scene and can report the details on WWL later.

The Thang

• Mosey to the rock pile for our Warm-Up. A plump tomato and her two giant dogs have consistently been in our Warm-Up COP spot at 5:32 CDT for the last few weeks.  I finally gave in and moved to the grass behind the rocks this morning.
• Warm-up COP: SSH IC x 30; Imperial Walkers IC  x 30; Good Mornings IC x 15; Sumo Squats IC x 20; Forward Arm Circles IC x 20;; Backwards Arm Circles IC x 20
• Select your rock and Mosey to the Flag Football Field
• Rock COP: Shoulder Press IC x 12; Row IC x 12; Squat IC x 12; Curls IC x 12; Dead-Lift IC x 12; Squat Press IC x 12
• Mosey to the Outhouse
• The People’s Toe Raises: 3 sets of People’s chair con roca followed by a variation of toe raises IC x 39.  (Regular, Toes Out, Pigeon Toed)
• BallsToTheWall sin roca
• Mosey to the Kaboom
• Rotation of 3 exercises: Pull-ups; Rows; Rock Burpees. Rotate on Rock Burpee count of 10.
• Mosey back to the flag pen.
• Fence Chunkers x 10 (give or take)
• Mosey to the rock pile
• Horse to stables back to the Flag.

Moleskin

Good workout today despite the small krewe.  Great to see Ëcks out here getting stronger.  We received some encouraging words from Mr. Pontiff (Wally’s Dad – I think) as he was out for a morning walk.  He was obviously interested in what we were doing.  We invited him to join – maybe someday we will have a Pontiff at our Pontiff work out.

Shout Out

Continued prayers for Amnesty’s Dad and his battle with prostate cancer.  YHC reflected this morning on the parable of the talents, encouraging the PAX to not sell themselves short on their capacity for growth.  Our capacity for spiritual growth is not based on our personal limitations, but rather on what God can accomplish through us.

II Corinthians 1:20 – “For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.”

Announcements

• Wednesday – 5:30 @ The Birdcage
• Friday – 5:30 @ Wolfpack Mountain – Can Roots top the Jammy Fanny? I fully expect him to be in gold lame’ pants.
• Saturday – 6:30 @ City Park – Rumor that there will be a Full Deuce and it will be Dirty

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5 strong including 2 #RockCity virgins rocked the Metairie gloom.

The Thang

• Mosey to the rock pile for our Warm-Up
• Warm-up COP: SSH IC x 30; Imperial Walkers IC  x 30; Good Mornings IC x 15; Forward Arm Circles IC x 20;; Backwards Arm Circles IC x 20
• Select your rock and Mosey to the Flag Football Field.
• Rock COP: Squat Press IC x 15; Curls IC x 10; Row IC x 12; Dead-Lift IC x 12
• Mosey to Light across the jogging track from the outhouse.
• Boss Keane’s Rock Pile; We moved the pile 6 times.
• Mosey over the hill.
• Sprint over the hill, do 5 Rock Burpees and sprint back. Repeat with four Rock Burpees, etc…
• Mosey onto soccer field.
• Ark Loader. We placed the rocks about 40 yards from the starting line.  Animal Exercise to the Rock, 10 reps of prescribed exercise and sprint back to start.  (Bear Crawl and Curls; Jameis Winston and Shoulder Presses; Crawl Bear and Squats)
• Mosey to the rock pile
• Horse to stables back to the Flag.

Moleskin

Full disclosure, YHC is super late on getting this #backblast out and I am certain this is not what we did, but rather a close approximation.  If anyone remembers it better than I do, please feel free to correct me in the comments.

It was great to have some new blood at #RockCity.  Let’s grow this thang.

Shout Out

Cotton led a great shout out.

Announcements

• Wednesday – 5:30 @ The Birdcage
• Friday – 5:30 @ Wolfpack Mountain
• Saturday – 6:30 @ City Park (Convergence)

Let’s get as many PAX as we can for Saturday’s Convergence.

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