F3 New Orleans

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  • PAX Aplenty at Turkey Day Race

    Strong F3 showing at The Turkey Day Race this morning with 15+ PAX, some regulars and some occasional gloomers.  This 5 mile race had been kicked around in the CSAUP mix for a while and after seeing a bunch of F3 shirts representing YHC felt it constituted a backblast.  Mother Nature gave us chilly yet perfect running conditions which made for some great times with the PAX.  T-claps to Da Parish for posting earlier at Okwata then getting his PR in the race…way to man up!  Also, T-claps to the PAX that had their 2.0s out there and exposing them to the world of fitness.  Some good F2 was had before, during, and after the race along with a few 12oz curls thrown in for good measure….who knew peach beer actually tastes decent.  No COT at the end since the PAX were all scattered.  Definitely a good way to start Thanksgiving Day, and the race proceeds benefit Spina Bifida of New Orleans so it’s a double win!

    Tool

  • A Stroll down Lafitte’s Greenway

    • Night time.  Strange how the DST change has made the night more gloomy than the morning.  But 10 PAX arrived in the evening gloom for a workout topped off with a few brews.  #Tclaps especially to Triple Shift and Jingle Vader, for whom this was their second F3 beatdown of the day.  #NegativeTClaps to Fracsac.  He knows why…..

    Pre-Thang: A little marathon preparation at 7:00.  Reverse of the usual bayou st. johns 610 stomp route, heading up the bayou to the museum then back.  Thanks Cowbell for continuing to push me to move faster.

    The Thang: Just in time, a gang of neon-lighted bicyclers showed up to help light our warmup.  They slowly circled us.  Both parties looked at the other, wondering what on earth they were up to…  But no more time for wondering, time to get started.

    Usual Rudy start-up

    • Peter Parker x25
    • (interrupt our regularly scheduled plank-o-rama for a 10 OYO burpee penalty for JV’s late arrival)
    • Mountain Climbers x25
    • Parker Peter x25
    • Plank Jack x25

    Bogey takes us to the Lafitte’s Greenway.  Partner up:

    • PAX 1: Lunge Walk to the next light pole, Bear Crawl back
    • PAX 2: did something
    • Flapjack
    • Repeat

    Same pattern with PAX 1 sprinting down 2 lightpoles and back while PAX 2 did Mericans.

    Same pattern with PAX 1 Bear Crawling then Lunge Walking (obviously different than LW followed by BC) while PAX 2 did LBCs

    Beans takes over.  Agility Drills on Lafitte’s Greenway.  Same pattern.

    • PAX 1 Sprints, PAX 2 Supermans.  Flapjack
    • PAX 1 Karaokes, PAX 2 does something.  Flapjack
    • PAX 1 Backwards Run, PAX 2 Diamond Mericans.  Flapjack

    Bogey Interjects.  He wants a turn again.

    • PAX 1 People’s Chair, PAX 2 5 8-count-body builders.  Flapjack.  Repeat
    • Triple Shift reminds everyone, especially YHC, that the Merican comes before the Plank Jack.

    Tool takes us to the Post Office

    • PAX 1: 100 Rocky Balboa, PAX 2 Putins.  Flapjack.
    • Repeat with 80 Rocky Balboa and Hip Slappers

    Cowbell really wants more ab work, so he finishes up with Crunchy Frogs xTooMany

    Triple Shift sprints us back to home on the greenway circle.  Finish up with Count-off, Name-o-rama and a closing Prayer.

    Then gathered around the table at Bayou Beer Garden for a burgers, fries, and a few beers.  Very enjoyable conversation – especially watching Bogey put the moves on the ladies…

  • Pre-blast for Wisner Overpass Christening

    Calling all runners of F3 NOLA….we will be running the Stomp tomorrow (Tues) and are trying out a new route.  The plan is to christen in the newly opened Wisner overpass which has a 12ft wide pedestrian lane separate from the vehicular lanes.  It’s safe, well lit, and as smooth as Bogey’s vocals.  For those that may be unfamiliar with the Tues Stomp, we meet on Roosevelt Mall at the usual time (5:30am) and typically focus on running (at your own pace) with some occasional lagniappe thrown in.  Tomorrow will be all running with the following plan, broken down into three sections:

    Leg#1:  Approx 1 mile OYO.  Mosey down Roosevelt Mall, veer left at the museum, left on Enrique Alferez Dr. towards Christian Brothers School, right on Freidrichs Ave., left on Wisner sidewalk on Bayou St. John side, zig zag around grassy area currently awaiting new paved path which will bring you to the foot of the Wisner Overpass.

    Leg#2: Approx .8mile each loop OYO.  Despite the “No Pedestrian” sign, there should be plenty room to walk/run through….no worries about ignoring the sign since many people have been using it including the area council member tweeting a photo with people on the overpass.  Each loop to include a run over the bridge, once at the bottom, veer right on the “service road” near the bayou, run approx 100 yds to the end of the service road near stop sign, run back (along Wisner shoulder or ??) then back over bridge.  That should be approx 0.8 miles and can be modified if needed.  The goal is to run as many loops (full or partial) before having to make the journey back, most likely around 6:05-ish.

    Leg #3:  Approx 1 mile OYO.  Backtrack Leg#1.  You can also mix it up by cutting through to the paved track going around the City Park Festival grounds.  Either way should be the about the same distance.  Aim for being back at the flag by 6:15.

    We can alter this route as time goes on, or abandon it if it’s too vanilla.

    If you don’t enjoy running, you can still post and just do burpees at the flag for 45 minutes.

    See you in the gloom.

    Tool

     

  • Giordana Cycling Jerseys

    We are working to create an F3 cycling jersey with the Giordana Design Team and are looking for your preferences.  The Tenax Pro short-sleeve jersey costs $80.00.  We need a minimum of 10 for the order.

    Here are 3 possible styles.  If you would be interested in purchasing jerseys ($80 each for the Tenax Pro short-sleeve), please enter your info and preferred style below.

    Gear Pricing Sheet: 2017 Custom Clothing CLUB Price 101716

    More about Giordana: Giordana_Custom_Overview_2017

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  • Rudy Project

    Rudy Project designs and manufactures performance-oriented sunglasses, helmets, goggles and Rx/prescription eyewear solutions by applying advanced science, cutting-edge technology and innovative aesthetics. Designed and crafted in Italy since 1985, Rudy Project has grown quickly as a premier cycling brand throughout North America. Designed with athlete needs in mind, award-winning products such as the Tralyx sunglass are aimed at doing one thing: elevating performance. Rudy Project offers unparalleled customer service backed by a Lifetime Replacement Lens Guarantee and an industry-leading three-year frame warranty.
    XX2i Optics was created to offer unparalleled value and technology at an affordable price to athletes and weekend warriors alike. Since its launch, XX2i Optics products have received numerous awards including the Gear Institutes “Best Value” award and Outside Magazine’s “Killer Value” award. XX2i polarized and polarized readers employ the latest polarized and rear surfacing technology, providing the same amazing quality seen on products three times their cost. Dual and Single Kits offer a multitude of frame and lens options to triathletes, cyclists and runners.
    ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS:
    -Go to: www.e-rudy.com/vip
    -Enter sponsorship code: F3Nation
    *UPDATE: Additional 15% discount now applies to closeout items and promotions!
     
    HERE’S HOW TO GET 60% OFF OF XX2i:
    -Go to: www.xx2i.com
    -Enter sponsorship code: F3Nation
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    Warranty / Returns:
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    Thanks for your support!  If you have ANY questions please don’t hesitate to call us at 949-272-2468

  • Lafitte’s Plunge Time Change(ish)

    Lafitte’s Plunge DTG will still be meeting at 0530 at the UNO Aquatic Center. HOWEVER, we will not be in the pool until closer to 0600.

    • From 5:30-6 there will be a DownPAINment
    • From 6-6:45 there will be a swim.  If you are coming for 5:30, bring your shoes and work out gear.
    • PAX can come for 5:30 or 6 and leave at any time (6:15 or 6:45). For this reason, COT will be at or around 6:00, prior to the swim.

    Just a heads up, UNO does have showers and lockers available, bring your own lock and toiletries

    If you have any questions, holla via GroupMe. If you wish to Q, we are always in need, please sign up.

    YHC,

    Da Parish

  • Lafitte’s Plunge Distance Test – Part 1

    This 2 part workout will last about a month.  Today’s beat down would be very basic. OYO, swim for 40 minutes.  Keep a good count of your laps.  This is your goal to beat next month.  I propose that the last Plunge of the month be a stride for improvement.

    Da Parish – 1800 yards, 36 laps

    Maverick – 1600 yards, 32 laps

    Moleskin – our contact at UNO will no longer be opening the pool at 5:30.  The new keeper of the keys is not likely to arrive before 6.  The sign in process is still the same for now.  It is possible that someone may be opening earlier, but not likely.   Also, due to school starting, the indoor pool will not be available.  I suggest possibly doing a pre-thang from 5:30-6, or pushing the entire AO to 6-6:45 .

    Thank you for the opportunity to lead.

     

  • Gnarly Nutria 2017

    The night was hot and humid and dark.  By 8:45, lots of PAX and a few coolers started rolling in (thanks Brown Bag!).  Uptowners, Mid-city denizens, a clown car from the Northshore and a lone rep from Destrehan.  All gathered to see who would hoist the coveted Gnarly Nutria trophy for 2017.  Could the influx of young guns in Uptown be enough to hold off the growing World presence?  Could anyone or anything stop the unstoppable force called TurboTax? Would Da Parish show up in running clothes or spandex cycle suit?

    But first, Yankee gave his best Amnesty impersonation with a 10 minute disclaimer, attempting to explain the overly complex uptowner scoring system (and thanks to Quick Draw and his daughter Katie for taking on the scoring duties).

    Finally – its time to line up under the first lightpost, and Yankee mumbles a “ok, lets go” under his breath.  Slowly the group of confused PAX begin to move, before the front runners (TurboTax, Barcrawl and the soon-to-be-appropriately-named FNG Ringer that the Uptowners recruited just for this event) took off.

    3 laps in the humidity.  Yuck.  YHC enjoyed the run with SOGO, Butt Splice and Hawg.  Great conversations, even as they all passed me by as the humidity and fast out-the-gate pace took its toll.  Meanwhile, out in front, Cowbell took care of some competition by gently nudging last year’s winner, Nip/Tuck, off the path and out of the race.  Sayonara, Nip/Tuck.  Hope you learned a valuable lesson – watch your back.

    Final Standings:

    Place
    Name
    Where
    Laps
    Place Points
    Total Points
    1 Barcrawl Uptown 3 35 38
    2 Ringer Uptown 3 34 37
    3 Turbo Northshore 3 33 36
    4 Mulligan Uptown 3 32 35
    5 YSR Uptown 3 31 34
    6 Cowbell MidCity 3 30 33
    7 Jadaveon Uptown 3 29 32
    8 Sogo MidCity 3 28 31
    9 Hawg MidCity 3 27 30
    10 Rudy MidCity 3 26 29
    11 Butt Splice Northshore 3 25 28
    12 Shorty MidCity 3 24 27
    13 EIEI Northshore 3 23 26
    14 Landing Strip Uptown 3 22 25
    15 Sandbar Uptown 3 21 24
    16 Revit Uptown 3 20 23
    17 Brownbag Uptown 3 19 22
    18 Walleye MidCity 3 18 21
    19 Roots Uptown 3 17 20
    20 Triple Shift MidCity 3 16 19
    21 Stub Hub MidCity 3 15 18
    22 Tool MidCity 3 14 17
    23 Reverend Uptown 3 13 16
    24 Hasselhoff Uptown 3 12 15
    25 Buckle Bunny Uptown 3 11 14
    26 Ocho Northshore 3 10 13
    27 FracSac MidCity 3 9 12
    28 Joe Dirt Destrehan 3 8 11
    29 Da Parish MidCity 3 7 10
    30 Yankee Uptown 3 6 9
    31 Colonel Uptown 3 5 8
    32 Splash Uptown 2 0 2
    32 Whoop Uptown 2 0 2
    32 Seaman Uptown 2 0 2
    32 Milkman MidCity 2 0 2
    32 Nip/Tuck Uptown 2 0 2

    Uptowners led the way, taking 5 of the top 7 spots.  Kudos to Barcrawl on his victory.  And welcome to F3 Ringer!

    The final tally: The World: 363 (249 from MidCity, 103 from the NorthShore and 11 from Destrehan) Uptown: 360  A final difference of 3 points.
    Participants
    Total Laps
    Place Points
    TOTAL
    Uptown 19 53 307 360
    MidCity 12 35 214 249
    Northshore 4 12 91 103
    Destrehan 1 3 8 11
    World 17 50 313 363

    Finished with our Countoff, Name-o-rama (was there ever a doubt on the name of our FNG) and a prayer.  Then dive back into the coolers (thank you again Brown Bag) to grab a cold one (YHC was very very pleasantly suprised with the Mango IPA), and enjoyedanother hour of F2.

    Kudos to the few, the proud, the strong who made the follow on Thursday am post: FracSac, Cowbell, DaParish, Milkman, Butt Splice, Ocho (Hrm… What do they all have in common?  Oh yeah – THE WORLD!)

  • New Orleans Escape Triathlon – October 1, 2017

    http://www.escapeseriestri.com/new-orleans-escape

    Varying distances available for any PAX

    • Olypmpic Triathlon – 1500m Swim, 40km Bike, 10km Run
    • Sprint Triathlon – 400m Swim, 20km Bike, 5km Run
    • Duathlon – 2mi Run, 20km Bike, 5km Run
    • Sprint Aqua Bike – 400m Swim, 20km Bike
    • Olympic Bike – 1500m Swim, 40km Bike

    Training Plans are available for beginners; however, if you post regularly and then add Lafitte’s Plunge & the Bucktown Coastie to your rotation, you should be up for the challenge.   I’m also down for a few rehab workouts.

    Register here

    • https://endurancecui.active.com/new/events/42541254/select-race?_p=3823248790717475&_ga=2.4114416.1366506394.1500302317-408870587.1500302317

  • Introducing: @F3SPEEDFORNEED / HELPING Kids & GROWING F3Nation

    CALLING ALL MEN IN F3NATION:  PLEASE take just a few minutes to read about this new and exciting charitable initiative, watch the video link, consider making a donation to fund the charity, and seeing how your region can get involved and IMPACT our communities.

    “When I became a part of F3, I gained so much more than just fitness. F3 gave a me community, a place to belong. It has been a tremendous honor to share in bringing others into F3Nation and support them on their journey. I love seeing people bring friends and family into our community – especially fathers bringing sons (and other way around!).
    Most of you know my son has Muscular Dystrophy. His condition means he will never run hills, do burpees or participate in an F3 CSAUP event at 5:30AM. But I know that he and kids like him everywhere long to be part of something bigger than themselves. SPEED-FOR-NEED provides that opportunity. Pushing Owen (or anyone) during a race and letting them feel the support from fellow runners and cheering crowds is exactly what F3 is designed to promote – connecting people, having an IMPACT in our community.
    My interest in this project is personal. But I know the men of F3 will step up and impact this community which needs our support.” – F3 Nation (Metro) “Nash”

    No fancy marketing. Simply put, SPEED-FOR-NEED is about HELPING KIDS WITH DISABILITIES and GROWING F3NATION.  It’s about making our biggest fans, the sideline supporters who may have never set foot on the playing field, the STAR ATHLETE.  It’s about lifting up humankind’s single greatest Earthly asset, OUR CHILDREN, so they can be filled with DIGNITY and PRIDE.  It’s about changing the objective of our race from winning to helping someone else edge us out at the finish line, as we BOTH CELEBRATE VICTORY, every…Single…TIME.  It’s about the men of F3Nation commissioning our hearts into ACTION, and practicing the three words we speak of so often: FITNESS FELLOWSHIP FAITH, and seeing an infectious gravitation by other men to be part of the F3Nation brotherhood as the byproduct.  THIS is what SPEED-FOR-NEED is all about… Will you support us? CLICK TO DONATE

    The MISSION of SPEED-FOR-NEED is to mobilize High Impact Men in F3Nation in responsibly pushing children with disabilities in specialized racing chairs to create an experience impossible by themselves due to their physical limitations. In doing so, SPEED-FOR-NEED exists for the enjoyment of the athlete-rider and their loved ones, to raise awareness and financial support for local charities and our partner Ainsley’s Angels of America, and to increase the visibility of F3Nation for the purpose of invigorating all men in the community, and sparking a call to action.

    So, following in the footsteps of Team Hoyt and our partner Ainsley’s Angels of America , the men of F3Nation will be pushing kids with disabilities in racing chairs… really, really FAST ones, and we couldn’t be more excited!  Speaking of racing chairs, after months of planning and hard work, we’ve gone ahead and pre-ordered 2 chairs to get SPEED-FOR-NEED up and running and we hope to be pushing kids at our first race near the end of June.  These chairs are ridiculously cool looking, will be outfitted F3 style, and highly visible at racing events to thousands of people in the community and men who are waiting to be EH’d by YOU.  All of the finer details of SPEED-FOR-NEED, from signing liability waivers, to proper training, to race swag, to safety protocols have been considered and we will elaborate on those in a far more detailed post in the near future.

    WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

    We need your prayers, marketing, help identifying riders, involvement, and FINANCIAL SUPPORT to accomplish the mission of SPEED-FOR-NEED !  Thanks to several early charitable donations, as well as a generous grant from The F3 Foundation, SPEED-FOR-NEED has got a solid start in fundraising, but we still need your financial support.  Each Team Hoyt Blade 2 Racing Chair (fully equipped and ‘souped up’ F3 style) will cost roughly $5,000 and we are aiming to buy several to serve as many kids as possible.  Be assured 100% of the money raised in this marketing campaign will be used solely by SPEED-FOR-NEED to purchase racing chairs and accessories, fund operations (i.e. rider race entry fees, finisher medals, Mudgear shirts, etc), support the charities SPEED-FOR-NEED supports at each race, and a portion will be going to our non-profit partner Ainsley’s Angels of America to help accomplish their mission.  All donations will flow through Ainsley’s Angels of America and the F3 Foundation and managed by a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and your donation is tax-deductible (you will receive a charitable contribution letter).

    1. We are encouraging F3Nation PAX to donate whatever amount they feel is appropriate, and that has the number “3” in it, symbolic of the three F’s in F3. And while we are trying to raise lots of money for SPEED-FOR-NEED and the many great causes it will support, we are hoping for broad based sponsorship across all of F3Nation, particularly F3 Charlotte and surrounding areas where SPEED-FOR-NEED will initially operate.  So no amount is too small: $10.03, $13, $23 $33, $3 million dollars (ok not that… we don’t want to manage that much money) .  Please make sure to put your F3 name and region in the comments.  The donation link is here: SPEED-FOR-NEED DONATION LINK
    2. Please spread the word for us! Copy this pre-blast link and/or the donation link in your backblasts, share it with your friends on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tinder….. (ok maybe not Tinder). Talk about SPEED-FOR-NEED in COT at every workout, and please T-Clap this preblast so all men of F3 can see the opportunity SPEED-FOR-NEED is presenting to serve kids with disabilities and increase the exposure for F3Nation to thousands of people at every race. https://www.crowdrise.com/f3-nation-speed-for-need-charitable-initiative
    3. If your F3 region is invested in a local race (reasonable driving distance from Charlotte) that you would like SPEED-FOR-NEED to be present at, we want to hear from you!  And we will do our best to put you on the race calendar.  Your region will have the opportunity to Q that event, identify, support, and push rider-athlete(s) in your chosen race, and fundraise for the cause of your choosing.

    We hope that after reading this preblast, watching the video, and visualizing the tremendous opportunity SPEED-FOR-NEED presents for children with disabilities and the growth of F3Nation, you will choose to be a part of SPEED-FOR-NEED in some way, shape, or form, and and make a donation CROWDRISE DONATION LINK .  It takes a village to raise a child. Will each of us in F3Nation be that village and each of us donate something to get make the impossible possible for these children?

    And if SPEED-FOR-NEED isn’t something you have a passion for, or stirs your heart like it has done to ours, we understand.  But we do hope that by reading this, you are inspired to seek out, support, and lead another worthy cause that accomplishes the mission of F3 ‘for the invigoration of male community leadership’.  Please reach out to us on Twitter: @JRRTolkienF3 or @F3Nash with any questions or if you would like to help in any other way.  Thank you very much for your consideration.

    With Appreciation and God Bless,

    The Future Athlete-Riders of SPEED-FOR-NEED, F3Nation, Ainsley’s Angels of America, JRR Tolkien and Nash

    SPEED-FOR-NEED Sample Race Schedule (we want to be pushing EVERY RACE WEEKEND!)

    JAN                      Joe Davis Run 5K / 10K for Addiction Recovery (Fort Mill, SC – F3 The Fort)

    FEB                       <YOUR RACE, YOUR RIDER, YOUR CAUSE, YOUR F3 REGION!!!>      

    MAR                      Run Jen Run 5k to end Breast Cancer (Charlotte, NC – A51 / SOB)

    APR                      Community Foundation Run 5K (Gastonia, NC – F3 Gastonia)

    APR                       Richard Sheltra Memorial 10K / 5K (Pineville, NC – F3 A51 / SOB)

    MAY                      Cannoli Run 5K (Fort Mill, SC – The Fort)

    MAY                      Lexington 3rdF 5K to end Leukemia (Lexington, SC – F3 Lexington)

    JUNE                     King Tiger 5k for YMCA (University Area, Charlotte, NC – F3 MECA)

    JULY/AUG              <YOUR RACE, YOUR RIDER, YOUR CAUSE, YOUR F3 REGION!!!>

    SEPT                      St Jude 5k to end Childhood Cancer (Charlotte, NC – F3 Metro)

    SEPT                      Summer Sizzler 5k (Virginia Beach, VA – F3 VA Beach)

    OCT                        <YOUR RACE, YOUR RIDER, YOUR CAUSE, YOUR F3 REGION!!!>

    NOV                       Turkey Dash 4mi (South Charlotte, Charlotte NC – F3 SOB / A51)

    NOV                        Charlotte Southpark Turkey Trot 4mi (South Charlotte, NC – F3 Metro)

    NOV                       Novant Charlotte Marathon (Charlotte, NC – F3 Metro)

    DEC                        Run Run Rudolph 5k/10K (University Area, Charlotte, NC – F3 MECA)

    DEC                        Huntersville Half Marathon & 5k (Huntersville, NC – F3 Isotope)