F3 New Orleans

Author: Shooter

  • To be a Millennial in the F3 nation!!!

    Q searched the list of exercises and found what would prove to be a test of many measurables on this mid 60 Gloom. Arrived to the Gipper on time after catching all but 1 Red light along the way from Mandeville. Man that’s enough to get this guys heart rate up without any physical activity.. Luckily still arrived on time at my favorite AO here on the Northshore..

    Warmarama
    10IC Good mornings
    15IC Toe Touches
    20IC SSH
    25IC Mummy kicks
    10IC Windmills

    Beatdown simple explanation!

    The Millennial (rep count totaling 2000 including the 10 yard runs between)

    Moseyed to the Justice center parking garage for an explanation to the PAX. Exercises chosen for the 100 counts were Merkins, Squats, Mountain climbers, Shoulder taps, Alternating leg lunges, Imperial walkers, Hand release Merkins (modified), LBCs, Flutter kicks and last but not least Burpees..
    All series except the Burpees was the first man to reach a 100.. Einstein proved to be the beast of the Merkins. With Turbo and Coconuts taking turns on the MC and shoulder taps.. Moby proved his grit on the Hand release Merkins and Maverick proved best on the Squats. Barely Legal and the Q were just happy to hear the sound of another yell out 100. For the last series of Burpees the Q allowed each PAX to count a set of 15 with Einstein finishing with the last 10.. Once done we took our last sprint of 100 yards with Moby bolting out across the third floor like a Zebra in the safari running from a starving lion.. Great job Moby!! 3 mins to spare we journeyed back to the flag for count off, announcements and COT..

    Thanks to Barely Legal for praying us out!!

    Appreciate the lead gentleman and welcome to The Millennial!!

    Although my doubts still linger as to if my children being Millennials would have worked that hard this Gloom!!

    Great work men!!

    👍🏻💪🏻👊🏻✌🏻

  • Social Scramble

    6 PAX posted at the Scramble on this Gloom. Weather in the low 70s and unfinished business (Bushwacker) would supply the motivation for the PAX to set out at a sprinters pace as we charted our course through Mandeville.

    Started out with a warmarama
    Alternating IC 10-15 Good mornings, Toe Touches, Windmills, Smurf Jacks and Butt kicks..

    As we departed and approached Messina Street the PAX dispersed into pairs. Bushwacker and Garfield quickly jumped out establishing a pace less desirable to some but motivating to all. Chewy and Burgundy filed in order of the second pairing and the Q and Waterpik took the caboose. Charted our standard course and returned to the AO with Wacker confirming an 8:11 pace. Q picked the Escalator from the site for completion with 10 to go.
    10 box jumps, 20 Burpees, 30 Merkins 40 Squats and 50 lunges..

    We all admired the new construction of the play ground equipment at the park and expressed the joy of our ever growing tax base put to great use..

    Circled back at the flag for Count off, announcements and COT..

    Q prayed us into the day..

    Good luck to Burgundy and Bushwacker this Sunday at the Northshore half as well as Captain Sparkles..

    Appreciate the lead

    👍🏻👊🏻✌🏻

  • Routine Scramble

    Arrived to the Scramble with fall like conditions in the air. PAX quickly swole to 5 for the start of our Thursday routine. After thoughts of changing up the routine through the night, YHC decided on the regular routine the PAX has come to anticipate at the Scramble. After all Thursday is the only run heavy AO and breaks up the boot camp style workouts throughout the week. Enough tutorial time to get to work..

    Warmarama
    15 IC Toe Touches
    15 IC Windmills
    15 IC Scorpion kicks
    15 IC Doctor Ws

    Journeyed our path for 3.2 miles splitting into 2 groups. Garfield was kind enough to hold back for us slower PAX as we conversed along our route.. Shared in some good conversations as Burgundy and the Pelican switched from group to group along the way. Upon return with 10 mins left on the clock we did some well deserved stretching. This was in honor of Chewy who even when he is not with us, we still remember the great value associated with this practice..

    Countarama, announcements, COT

    Appreciate the post and the lead!!!

    ✌🏻👊🏻💪🏻

  • Who’s next!!

    4 PAX converged on Grandmothers House with no Q listed to lead. YHC took the lead to call for a round robin.. Taking the warmup and first leg of the beatdown and then passing the baton to Captain Sparkles. Wrapping up with Pelican on the close..

    Warmarama

    20 IC Seal Jacks
    10 IC Windmills
    20 IC Toe touches
    10 IC SSH
    20 IC Butt kicks

    Thang
    Moseyed to the tunnel for some partnering up PAX 1 does Merkins while PAX 2 Carioca down to the flat then sprints the flat and Carioca back up top R/R for the return. Captain included a series of PAX 1 LBCs while PAX 2 back pedaled down and chose the exercise each hated most on the flat and lunges backup the other side and R/R back. YHC and Coconuts both agree to hate the bunny hops the most as was evident upon hitting the flat and as if we were synchronized swimmers in the water we start hopping.. Upon completion Captains desire for stair action prompted the PAXs return to the Trailhead. Series of incline Merkins and freak nasties 15,10,5 as we alternated up the steps to the top with a completion of 20 calf raises.. With 6 to spare Captain passes the Baton to Pelican. We hit the splash pad area for 10 OYO box jumps, 10 each leg stepups and closeout with 10 Derkins. Round robin Q would not be complete without Coconuts getting in a set of Mario’s (slow decend of right hand to left toe balance followed by a hop in the air at the end) 10 each side and balance tested on many fronts with this one.. What a great name considering us generational Nintendo 40 something’s truly looked as if we were jumping and collecting those coins, 🍄 or flowers as we warp our way through the tunnels and stairways of Grandmas House..

    Countarama, announcements COT

    Thanks for the Post men!!

    Till the next Gloom
    👊🏻💪🏻✌🏻

  • Monday Morning quarterbacking at the Marsh

    With pains still lingering from the VQ offered up by Zoolander on Saturday at the Mothership. YHC arrived to the Marsh not knowing the extent in which one could perform to bring his 4 fellow F3 brethren the desired beatdown they so deserve. Thanks to high humidity and multiple resources, the doubt quickly eroded as we circled up at center court to begin our journey at the Marsh.

    Warmup

    15IC GM

    15IC Windmills

    15IC Arm circles forward/reverse

    15IC Butt kicks

    15IC High knees

    15 IC SSH

    Started our Mosey toward lakeshore drive with discussions and chatter about the 2 winners over the weekend..

    Go Tigers!!

    Who Dat!!

    Discussions surfaced about how both teams overcame deficits to prevail and how the road will only get tougher along the way.. With that in mind the YHC couldn’t help but reflect on how F3 has pushed him to become better physically and how the dedication of others to post regularly inspires and motivates to go above and beyond..

    After all with F3 it’s a win every time..

    Arrived at RIPS for a series of 2/4/6/8.. One PAX goes up and over stopping at the top for jump squats, while the rest of the PAX completes Merkins. Leg Lunges, followed by reverse shoulder presses, at which point a wise disclaimer stated by Coconuts to NOT crack our Coconut!! Wrapped up with a Chewy favorite, alternating crossbody balance Toe touches.. Crossed the street for some wall action. Freak nasties 12IC (Steve Staple) 12IC Derkins R/R 8IC.. Moseyed up toward the Trailhead  for a stop at “The Tax Barn” thanks Pelican. Series of Jane Fonda’s to 12IC followed by pulses 12IC and Toe to knee 12IC closing with pulses 12IC.. Much chatter upon completion how there was a noticeable difference of strength in each leg.. Began to Mosey back and thankfully the ever speedy Garfield showed mercy to the PAX slowing his pace… Arrived back with a few to spare and a Marsh beatdown would not be complete without some action on the monkey bars..  Descending 5/4/3/2/1 pull-ups, with between Parker Peter, Forehead, Peter Parker leg ups, (not sure of the name) compliments to Zoolander for that one.. At this point the YHC noticed Waterpik and his over zealous counts of pull-ups.. Nice job Pik!!

    Circled up for count, announce and COT!!

    Q prayed us out!

    Appreciate the commitment and dedication of the Post gentleman with the opportunity to lead!!

    Till the next time

    👊🏻💪🏻✌🏻

  • 3 down and 1 to go!!!

    With coupon assistance provided by the Northshore’s unquestionable leader Turbo, 7 men posted at the Gipper this Gloom to complete week 3 of F3 Greenwood’s ISI challenge… By far this weeks challenge in the mind and body of the YHC has proven to be the toughest.. But like any other beatdown, men of F3 always come willing and ready to tackle whatever challenges the Q may dish out.. With Coconuts and YHC having tasted a small nugget provided by Bushwacker at the Marsh on Monday, we briefly chattered about the misery we were about to subject ourselves to and the thought of what inspired us to do so… As one knows we don’t actually pay for this type of torture but simply make a DOWNpainment of sorts in mind and body and ultimately become better from it…

    Quick Warmup of 10 IC Windmills, 20 IC Toe touches and 10 IC Good mornings…

    Moseyed to the justice center to retrieve our coupons from Turbos vehicle which has become the home of multiple 26.6 Lbs blocks in recent weeks.. Assume our positions along the grass patch West of the Justice center with 4 men on one side and 3 on the other… Instructions given as to the exercises to complete which began with 15 Burpees, 50 Hand release Merkins, 10 yard broad jump out and back, 14  Burpees 50 goblet squats and 10 yard broad jump out and back, 13 Burpees 50 leg raises and 10 yard broad jump out and back… As many rounds as possible in 30 mins while descending the Burpee count.. YHC could see the relief on the faces as time had expired and even with a slight drop in humidity here on the Northshore, each man on this Gloom would leave the Gipper with a different color shirt filled of perspiration. Turbo actually broke a sweat on this Gloom as well, which for F3 Northshore men to see is somewhat of an exception as he consistently performs effortlessly at most post with an impression of what’s next…

    Returned the coupons and Moseyed back to the flag for count, announcements which included a reminder of Mavericks evening Q on Thursday 8/23 at the Mothership (Lakefront) for a round robin Q with F2 at the Barley Oak to follow, Big Thanks to Barely Legal for praying us out into the day!!!

    Always enjoy the fellowship and beatdowns with the opportunity to lead!!

    👊🏻💪🏻✌🏻

  • One Coconut is all that’s needed..

    Just when I thought there would be no other men posting at Grandmas House this Gloom and the YHC could do some ISI Yoga and headback to the Sack One Coconut is rattled from the tree and lands at the post to spoil those thoughts.. No time for chatter let’s  crack this baby open and begin..

    warmup

    All IC to 15  Good mornings, Windmills, Imperial walkers, SSH, Butt kicks.

    thang

    Four Corners ascending 10,20,30,40 Burpees, Merkins, Squats and leg lunges..

    Tabata

    Flutter kicks, Peter Parker’s, Parker Peters, LBCs and closed with mountain climbers..

    quick count, announce and Coconuts led us out in prayer…

    Appreciate the post Coconuts!!

    Always enjoy the lead 💪🏻👍🏻👊🏻!!

  • SWTSeven

    With a lot of men getting in the last minute family trip before school starts back, the YHC expected a less than normal showing at the Marsh. Arriving at the AO with some fresh exercises in mind, Q discovers Coconuts at center court ready to get started as Waterpik arrives quietly like ET gliding across the moon lit sky on his TREK.. Quick handshakes exchanged and it is time to begin..

    Warmup consisted of Arm circles front/back IC 15, Peoples chair air presses 15 IC, Happy Jacks 25 IC Total, Windmills 15 IC and Toe touches 15 IC.

    Began beatdown with a Mosey down Lamarque to RIPS on the lake for the Stair Way To Seven (SWTSeven). Q gives instructions, which seemed a bit confusing at first, but this PAX having earned every bit of private education quickly interpreted and we jumped right in. Exercise consists of Burpee, incline Merkin and up the stairs with a squat at the top ascending the count till everyone reaches 7.. With a small group of men Q decided to incorporate some CORE in at the bottom while the rotations occurred.. Round 1 held plank, round 2 Flutter kicks, round 3 LBCs, round 4 Parker Peters, round 5 Peter Parker’s round 6 Freddie mercuries and final round Mountain climbers. Once complete Moseyed back to the playground area by the courts for 3 rounds of 5 pull-ups while the other 2 PAX did rower sit-ups (thank you full grown man Steve) as each man took a turn. Gathered at center court for the close.

    count, announce, COT

    Appreciate Waterpik for the close in prayer!!

    Always enjoy the accountability and fellowship gentleman, thanks for the opportunity to lead!!

    👍🏻👊🏻💪🏻

  • Fall weather at the Scramble

    With predictions of massive heat waves by meteorologists in the forecast, one would not expect to arrive to mild temps and little humidity at the end of July. Then again nothing stops the men of F3 from posting, whether it be 100% humidity with 105 heat index or 16 degrees with iced over roads. Taking a quote from the movie Field of dreams, “if you build it, they will come!” Well we don’t build structures at F3, but when we post we build great relationships with strong men who care and share daily life as we F2 through a beatdown.. For this YHC, the fellowship is always welcomed and appreciated!!

    Made the walk through the park to the illumination of Sprockets headlights gleaming through the trees to plant the flag.. Shortly after Chewy arrives with great energy engaging in chatter of his recent 20 year high school reunion in recent past. As Sprocket and I engage in the chatter with Chewy we reflect upon how the ones we remember from back then and the paths in which they have taken may not always add up to what we thought may have been.. However, given the opportunity to take yet another breath and join these men on this beautiful Gloom only reassures this YHC to be mindful and count each moment as the blessing in which it truly is, in this journey called LIFE… Not sure where I was going with this but there it is..

    Began with IC to 15 Good mornings, Windmills, Butt kicks and SSH..

    Off and moseying through the streets of our peaceful and most serine city of Mandeville.. Journeyed our standard route with a brisk pace and mumble chatter along the way. Returning to the AO with a few to spare for some Yoga stretching to close. Q looking forward to Chewys upcoming ISI challenge in August!!

    count, announcements, COT

    Thanks to Sprocket for closing us in prayer!!

    Always grateful to Post with you men, thanks for keeping me accountable!!

    ✌🏻👊🏻💪🏻

  • Caution!! Disclaimer needed!!

    Arrived at the Gipper with Moby wearing his 4 ounce gloves looking as though he were ready to step into the Octagon  for 5 rounds of a championship fight. The YHC would need to bring the heat to TKO this opponent.. Joining the PAX would include the Barely legal Brawler and the Relentless Einstein who would surly take any of us to a hard fought decision of sorts ultimately going the distance to claim the title… With borrowed Dice of Doom from the Wacker we begin round 1.

    warmup

    PAX take turns rolling out the die with just the number as the Q selects the exercise after the number is determined.

    Each PAX rolls twice as we put in some SSH, IW, Hill Billies, Good mornings, Toe touches and Windmills with variations of counts. Some done in cadence and others straight count..

    Thang

    Moseyed to the parking garage for the Triple Threat (modification), as you read in the Exercise list on F3 nation this requires groups of 3. Round 2 consists of partner 1 doing plank jacks as partner 2 runs up the first ramp dropping at the top to complete plank jacks as partner 2 runs up to relieve. Upon arrival partner 1 drops for some peter Parker’s and partner 2 releases and run across the next parking level repeating. Partner 1 arrives and drops for Parker Peters and then the PAX recovery walks down the stairs to the starting point for Round 3. This series included Mountain climbers, Flutter kicks and Hello Dollies. Round 4 Merkins, Squats and lunges.. Caution was needed mid way through as a group from the top of the garage began their descent exiting through the turns to the sights of the PAX on their sixes… This was a first at the Gipper as the only activity we usually encounter is the same 2 hour early over achieveing worker who can be seen in her illuminating car scrolling Facebook or making her daily Twitter post.. After we Mosey to the Northside of the justice center for round 5. The WASH is the exercise which consisted of partnering once again completing 50 arm release Merkins, 100 American Hammers, 150 Step ups on the benches and 200 Alternating hip thrust.. One partner would be doing exercise while the other went up the handicap ramp and backdown the stairs picking up the count from the other to continue with the exercises..

    Final bell

    Moseyed back to the flag right on time..

    Count, announcements, COT

    Barely legal closed in prayer with intentions of peace and reverence to others…

    Appreciate the lead Gipper Group!!

    ✌🏻👊🏻💪🏻