F3 New Orleans

Author: Rudy

  • Stage Record – from Enron

    With anticipation building of what could be a new Stage record for attendance, YHC nervously arrived in the impossible-to-see foggy gloom to a surprise of multiple pairs of headlights awaiting. Tuesdays have not normally been highly attended, but all the stars had finally aligned to have a “hard commit” (no one ever fartsacks a hard commit) of 11 PAX on the GroupMe. Seeing 4 standing and waiting at 5:20, things were looking up for the record, especially with the surprise arrival of Paradox, aka POOX, and Wilford Montana. The types of compromises and promises that were made to their M’s are unknown, but their presence was welcomed. Vehicles continued to appear along with the arrival of Goose with 300 pounds of coupons in the back of his truck. YHC quickly unloaded one of his 2.0’s dry erase board, as well as additional coupons in set up for what was to come. As 5:30 arrived, a new record had been set. 12 PAX at the stage; this moment will go down in F3 Thibodaux history (which is honestly why this backblast is being forced).
    Warmup:
    SSH, AC, Cherry Pickers, grass grabbers (with the clap) Windmills, Self-Love, IW, Mountain Climbers and a large group bumper mosey.
    YHC can honestly say that nerves set it during the warmup as leading a large group comes with more Q-dreniline than expected. Counts may have been quicker than usual; mumble chatter was heard in the background regarding the cadence. Nothing out of the norm for Yankee Joe and Paradox and their shenanigans.
    Thang 1 and only 1: Modified Jerf
    A short synopsis/speech was given to instruct all the newer guys on the history of the “Jerf”. A combination of a Murph and a Bruce Lee with a twist from Yankee Joe. Quickly named the Jerf back in September/October by a group of PAX attempting to complete one per off-beatdown day. YHC had some new modifications and additions for today’s TuesdayTuff©. All were presented on the previously mentioned dry-erase easel. The following were completed in order, AMRAP, throughout the next 35 minutes. Although, one exercise was voted out and erased after each completed round. After 5 exercises were eliminated (5 rounds), YHC started to add one back on each round. Exercises are as follows:
    20 Coupon Curls
    20 Coupon Presses
    10 Yard Bear Crawl (this could not be eliminated along with the Crab walk as this was a mode of transportation)
    10 Merkins (eliminated 3rd)
    30 LBCS
    10 Yard Crab Walk (back to coupons)
    10 Merkins
    50 Freddy Mercury’s (1=1)
    20 Skull Crushers (eliminated 1st and also added back later as 10)
    20 Leg Raises (eliminated 2nd and added back later as 10)
    30 Squats (eliminated 4th)

    COT and Goose prayed us out. It was truly an honor to be able to lead this larger group of men today. Hopefully this is a sign of continued growth in our region.
    SYITG,
    Enron

  • Basketball Jones – from Paradox

    7 pax entered the Lions Den as a light mist fell around the feet of Aslan(d) . During a recent conversation with Goose YHC got worked up into a full lather about the endless potential the Den has for a basketball beatdown. But first there were a few questions to consider:

    1. Could we work our body , work our body , but make sure we don’t hurt nobody ?
    2. Could the DJ turn it up but make sure he dont burn it up?
    3. Can we set a pick at the free throw line of life?
    4. Will a basketball under our pillow improve our sleep ?

    Certainly 5:30 was early to consider deep philosophy but I knew 7 HIgh impact fellows who could help me find the answers…

    Roll that bean footage Duke !

    Warmup
    Standard issue type where YJ talks to his neighbor in stream of consciousness and Enron has form questions.
    SSH , IW , WM, AC , CP

    Run Cajun Run Mosey to the Bball court then we got down to business.

    In December 1891 Dr James Naismith invented an indoor game to keep athletes in peek condition during winter. With a peach basket and a soccer ball he changed the landscape of American sports. Today we will honor his achievement and learn how to earn our respect on the court.

    Anker Tribute

    Basketball Jones by Cheech and Chong
    This may be my all time favorite F3 song to date. The mixture of pain and laughter was beautiful.
    3 modes :
    Plank up- merkins on basket ball
    Al gore – squats on basketballs
    LBC- crunch on basketball

    NBA Trivia
    Add 5 burpees if wrong
    Bobby Hurleys /MakTars then a court suicide each round
    1/2…6/12 in Jack Webb format

    1. Most NBA champ player?
    Bill Russel
    2. How many referees during NBA game ? 4
    3. Shaq shoe size ? 23
    4. First WNBA player to dunk in a game? Brittany Griner
    5. First MVP by unanimous vote , Steph Curry
    6. All time leading scorer in men’s college basketball-pistol Pete

    We only did 1 set of penalty burpees thanks to our man AOL who, on top of being our IT guy , is also an actual walking computer of NBA knowledge. With quiet strength he put the team on his back and saved us from burpees before we could debate ourselves into more pain. Well done!

    Song:
    Space Jam By Quad City DJs

    YHC Continues to be impressed by YJs knowledge of 80s/90s hip hop . Was he accused of insider trading during the preBlast riddle? That’s a matter for my legal team. But by my calculations YJ would have been 18 years old when the song was out and obviously formed him into the baller he is today so all is forgiven.

    Side shuffle , slap floor on jam, jump shot on Jam
    YHC shared a special moment with Enron as we locked gazes during side shuffle until the slick court mud almost took my life. Tana added several interpretive dance moves that kept our minds off the burning legs. .

    To the main event

    F3 Knockout
    Standard knockout rules with a 5 burpee buy in
    3 strikes and you are out for good.
    This led to the showdown that no one saw coming but we all needed….

    Goose vs Cardinal

    The young calf vs the old bull

    Priest vs Administration

    Man vs Man for all to witness

    A battle for bragging rights at the Office of Parish support. It was all in the table.
    Cardinal hung tough early with some defensive strategy but in the end Goose found his shot and took the title home.

    Mosey back to Aslan(d) for COT and Ronnie prayed us out.

    A great privilege to lead you men and have some fun to start the day. If you find yourself afflicted with the basketball Jones , well…now you know the cure.

    SYITG
    PDOX

  • Afternoon Delight 2-1-2023! – from Almonaster

    Basketball Pre-game!

    PAX:

    – FCOJ
    – Subprime
    – Strings
    – Couch
    – Blowout
    – Almonaster

    Mosey to the warmup spot on the Track.
    Warmup:

    SSH – 20 IC
    Arm Circles -10 IC
    Reverse Arm Circles – 10 IC
    Imperial Walkers – 10 IC
    Balance on 1 foot for 10 seconds – Each Foot
    The Morpheus – 10 IC
    Grass Grabbers – 10 IC
    Windmills – 10 IC
    Mountain Climbers – 10 IC

    The Thang:

    Indian Dribble to the Bridge.

    Basketball Merkins – 20 OYO
    Bobby Hurley’s – 20 OYO
    Basketball Backward Lunges – 20 IC

    Indian Dribble to the Fountain.

    Step ups shoot Right Leg – 10 IC
    Basketball Dips – 10 IC
    Step Ups Shoot Left Leg – 10IC
    Incline Basketball Merkins – 10 IC
    Decline Basketball Merkins – 10 OYO

    Indian Dribble to the Golf Course

    Basketball under one arm Merkins – 10 each arm OYO
    Around the worlds – 10 each way OYO
    Figure 8 Dribble – 10 each way OYO
    Basketball Pain, 3 circles passing the basketball in plank position

    Indian Dribble to the Monkey Bars

    Mary:

    LBC’s – 20 IC
    Flutter Kicks – 20 IC
    Douille’s Basketball Pass (Russian Twists) – 20 IC

    Dribble Back to Flag

    Birthdays
    Anniversaries
    Announcements
    Intentions
    Prayer

    Thanks for the opportunity to Lead!

  • Welcome to February – from Hokie

    8 Pax welcomed in February with 2.25 miles and a bunch of burpees

    After disclaimer, we moseyed to track for our warm up. Each 1/6 of a lap mosey we conducted a warm up such as ankle rolls, opening & closing gate, high knees, arm circles, some “clubbing”, neck rolls

    We continued to mosey in 1/6 of a lap increments with variations such as Running backwards, regular mosey, lunges forward, lunges backwards

    At each 1/6 lap stop we did either 5 or 6 burpees and then 10 of other exercises like shoulder taps or mountain climbers

    At 6:40, 6:50, 7:00 & 7:10 the alarm sounded and we did 1/4 mile mosey followed by 5 burpees and then shoulder taps while waiting on the six

    2.25 miles & 156 burpees later we stretched for 3 minutes to someone Mumblechattering the Q was just looking to waste time

    Stretch before & after your workouts and at least one day a week for an extended period to help prevent injuries.

  • Ballgames – from TurboTax

    After a quick warmup of imperial walkers, toe touches, mountain climbers, windmills, SSHs, and seal jacks, the PAX headed over to the Justice Center for some ballgames. Operating in a cone demarcated field, the PAX played a passing game with a tennis ball. Various permutations with various penalties for fumbles had the PAX working hard on their ball skills. Tanked Up was particularly adept at handling the ball, and one can only think he gets lots of practice. At any rate, fun for all and then we traveled back to the shovel flag for our countorama, nameorama and prayer. Thanks for letting me lead guys. Krazy Ivan this Friday at 8 p.m. Mandeville Lakefront gazebo with F2 afterwards at the Barley Oak.

  • Factor of 10 – from Russo

    Mid 60’s, humid, foggy, puddles everywhere. This morning’s weather at Granny’s left something to be desired, but the company did not, and with the weather a carbon copy of yesterday’s, allowed me to copy and paste here. Two HIM joined YHC to visit the Tunnel: it had been too long, even if MeatSweats and Shooter disagreed.

    Warmup (all 10-15x IC)
    – Sealjacks
    – Toe touches
    – Torso twists
    – Grass grabbers
    – Arm circles

    Thang
    Mosey to the bus stop for 10 freak nasty’s IC, 10 durkins, and 10 IC Bulgarian split squats.

    Mosey over to the tunnel, stopping along the way for 10 IC copperhead squats.

    At the tunnel, it was either a “Russo run” of mosey down the tunnel, side shuffle through, and back pedal up, or a “walk-sprint-mosey” combo, where after each run we did one of:
    – 10 t merkins
    – 10 shoulder tap plank jacks
    – 10 jump squats
    – 10 hip slaps
    – 10 star jumps
    – 10 donkey kicks
    – 10 big boy sit-ups
    – 10 crunchy frogs IC

    Recovery walk and mosey back to reverse course and do another 10 copperhead squats, 10 BSSs, durkins, and freak nastys.

    At the pilot house, Mary included:
    – 3 calf raises to the top of the house
    – 20 IC LMCs
    – 20 IC flutter kicks
    – 20 IC penguins
    – 15 IC gas pumps

    6:01 meant it was time for COT, Name-o-Rama, and prayer to close out, where we continued to lift up Akbar and his mom. Also note that the Ivan is this Friday (7:30 ruck start, 8 run start) and RCR begins tomorrow. Slack had the info.

    Thank you to both of my compadres this week. SYITG

  • Tabata your A** – from Shortbus

    Warm up: Side Straddle Hops, Arm Circles, Imperial walkers, mountain climbers and 3 count merkins.
    First wave: Sprint 50yrds, 20 merkins then back pedal 25 yrds and 20 LBCs, sprint back to start
    Sprint 50yrds, 20 squats then back pedal 25 yrds and 20 LBCs, sprint back to start
    Sprint 50yrds, 20 merkins then back pedal 25 yrds and 20 lunges, sprint back to start
    Second wave: 50 side straddle hops, 20 dip jacks, 50 plank jacks
    20 decline merkins, 15 merkins, 10 incline merkins, 30 second plank
    20 shoulder taps, 15 merkins, 10 incline merkins, 30 second plank
    Third wave: progressive: 2,4,8,16, rep combo
    Merkins and squats
    Lunges and LBCs
    Final wave: 15 flutter kicks, 15 hello Dollys, 15 reverse lunges, 15 straight leg lifts, and finally Lazy boys.

  • Total Wellness Begins Tomorrow – from Willie

    After a week long sales meeting in San Diego, what better way to get back into total wellness than to Q Misty Mountain.

    Warm up took place in front of Loyola, all exercises in cadence: SSHx 20, Imperial Walkers x 20, Hillbillies x20, Arm Circles F/B x10, Grass Grabbers x10, Burpees x10

    We mosyed to the 2nd floor of the Big Mountain, and partnered up for some DORA 123. Exercises were 100 Merkins, 200 Freddie Merks (2-1), 300 Squats. The partner ran up to level 3and back around and down the stairs to his partner. Once complete, we went up the stair well to the top of the mountain.

    We worked our way back down the mountain doing BLIMPS on each level. B on level 7, L on level 6 and so on…

    We finished up with a set of Mary in front of Tulane University, COT, and coffeteria at Panola Cafe.

  • Renaissance means Revival – from Triple Shift

    To hit my minimum requirement of two Qs a month, I had to get one in quick before January ended so I signed up for the Sunday Renaissance. With the New Year resolutions passing for many on quitting day (Jan 19th), the men of F3 NOLA yielded themselves to YHC and I didn’t want to disappoint. Time to bring out the sandbags and kettlebells for a revival of pumping iron (sand).

    YHC arrived with a few minutes before 6:30 am and a crowd was present. Along with that crowd came the subsequent mumblechatter. In fact, it was in rare form as the pax was trying their best to distract me from my mission to help these men accelerate. Enough of the chirping and I called out Burpees in cadence up to 10 and things settled down. We performed Imperial Walkers, Low Slow Squats, Open the Gate, Close the Gate, Arm Circles (forward and backward) and closed out with 10 burpees in cadence.

    THE THANG
    We would perform 5 burpees, 10 body rows (flat part of hand rails), 15 Kettlebell swings, and 20 squats then run around NOMA x 5.
    After that round of exercises, we went to the fountain for one legged glute bridges x 10 IC each leg and then Bulgarian Split Squats x 5 IC each leg
    With time running short, we went to the back of NOMA and did three Sunday Mornings.

    COT
    Countoff, Namerama, and intentions. Prayers for MacGyver’s health, Cheese Steak’s son in law and son. Thank you for the opportunity to lead!

  • Burpeepalooza 2023 (vol. 3) – from Goose

    When Enron asked YHC to switch with him and Q this morning, I asked myself the question, “Is it time for another Burpeepalooza?” and I answered myself the answer, “Why, yes. Yes it is.” Preparation required one hype GIF for the GroupMe and an hour or so of research for songs with repetitive lyrics and good burpee timing. Burpeepalooza 2023 was ready for launch, and YHC was so fired up, I woke before my alarm.

    Oh, and in case I should fail to mention it, new ground was broken last night as YHC reached across a deep, long-standing rift for the sake of a quality beatdown:
    Oontz had been showing some serious inconsistency with volume as of late, and since it would be of absolute necessity for all PAX to hear the trigger words for this beatdown regardless of loud traffic on the highway, there was no doubt about it–it was time to bring in the big guns. YHC knew down deep that BAPS (Big Ass Party Speaker, for the newer guys) was the only one who could handle this kind of weight, so late in the evening, YHC dialed up Yankee Joe. After some initial disbelief and suspicion of being punked (like that one time with JBL), YHC proved himself sincere, and YJ heartily agreed to let BAPS shine. We both shed some healthy tears afterward and slept a little more soundly.

    The warmup this morning had to be seriously substantial. After Lil’ Cuz’s Saturday butt-whoopin’, the soreness was deep and every single muscle was tight. So, given the range of motion burpees require, flexibility would be of the utmost to save the PAX’s joints for the rest of this week’s beatdowns.
    Warm-o-rama: seal jacks, windmills, imperial walkers (so sore), grass grabbers (the “three taps backward with the clap” variety), arm circles, cherry pickers, YJ-led wrist rotations (the non-yoga-demon variety), self-love, tempo merkins (3-count down and 3-count up), mountain climbers, high knees, and butt kicks. Had to cover all the bases, especially for us old guys!

    YHC then introduced the concept of the Burpeepalooza–Enron and Paradox (and the absent Fence Post) were the only ones who had done it before. It’s an entire beatdown of non-stop songs, each having a trigger word or phrase upon which a burpee is executed. Rest between (ha!).

    Here’s the list, played on shuffle so God decides if two or three (or four) hard songs get played in a row:
    “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers–burpees on “gone” and “away”
    “For God is With Us” by For King and Country–burpee on “God is with us”
    “Coconut” by Harry Nilsson–“coconut”
    “Happy” by Pharrell Williams–“Happy” (continuous burpees when they say it really fast)
    “In Your Eyes” by Peter Gabriel–“your eyes” (backup singers count…they’re real people, too)
    “That’s the Way (I Like It)” by KC & the Sunshine Band–“I like it” (Dang.)
    “Come and Get Your Love” by Redbone–“come and get your love”
    “Have a Little Faith in Me” by John Hiatt–“have a little faith”
    “Got My Mind Set On You” by George Harrison–“set on you” (Ran out of time for this one, probably because of the ridiculously long warmup)

    This crew was impressive–the mumblechatter continued to be witty and there were no visible signs of discouragement. Muscles were zapped, oxygen was in low supply in the mugginess, and there were some unfulfilled promises of merlot splashing (puking), but spirits remained high as the burpee count continued to quietly climb.
    All said and done, if all triggers resulted in burpees, the count was 245, a record for Thibodaux Burpeepaloozas! And even if some were skipped, most if not all of the PAX did over 200 burpees in 45 minutes! This would have sounded like an impossible feat if this number was shared at 5:29am, but because we were suffering together, distracted by listening for the triggers, and not counting to see how many we had done and how many more we felt like we could rationally do, our bodies outshone even our highest expectations. T-claps especially to the guys who had never done this before and were blindsided this morning!
    COT followed, and we discussed the mistake of trying to measure how much you have left in the tank, both during exercise and throughout our day with family, etc. We can always do more if we live for the person/people around us rather than constantly trying to measure “how much more of this I can take.”
    Q assignments for the rest of the week were finalized, prayer intentions were shared, and YJ prayed us out. It was an honor to get through that with you fellas this morning!

    SYITG (See You in the Gloom),
    Goose