Eleven PAX came out this am for a sweat filled fix. T-claps to the two FNGs. YHC planned a bit of a different theme to the workout by incorporating historical landmarks and significant dates of each to determine rep counts for each exercise.
The Warmup:
Quick mosey to Popp Grandstand (built 1917) near the Casino Building (built 1912). All IC: SSHx19, Merkinsx17, IPWx19, Smurf Jacksx12
Mosey across the bridge (Bayou Metairie) to the Allard Plantation Sign. The 100 acre plantation was the original park which was proclaimed a public park in 1854. All IC: Squat Jump Turnx18, Arm Circles x54 (27forward, 27reverse)
The Thang:
Mosey to the banks of Bayou St. John which was given that name in 1803. This called for 18 burpees OYO and 3 Chuck Norris Merkins IC. Sweat was dripping at this point.
Mosey to the Magnolia Bridge which was built in 1897. Lined up for 97 touch touches OYO, run across the bridge to complete 18 dips, run back and plank. Rinse and repeat.
Quick mosey to The Pitot House on BSJ built circa 1800. This called for 18 burpees.
Mosey along the bayou back to City Park. Lined up along the Great Lake track and proceed with an Indian Run to the water fountain. Bumped into two prospective FNGs jogging that plan to come out next week. T-claps to Amnesty for recruiting hard.
Mosey to the new foundry near the festival grounds pavilion. Actually built as a youth outdoor gym and music spot but the coast was clear so we proceeded by pairing up to complete two rounds of 5 exercises: peek-a-boo pull-ups, dips, incline merkins, climp up and down the rope tower, and running around the two building which was our timer. YHC may have botched this up a bit but sweat was still flowing. There may have been some decline planks in the mix.
Mosey to the water fountain and over to the back of Christian Brothers School for some Mary. Originally built in 1919 as the McFadden Mansion, then the mayor’s mansion, then the school. Nineteen was our number so we knocked out IC: Hello Dollyx19, Pickle Poundersx19. The next significant date was 1989, the year the YHC graduated from 7th grade at that school. We finished off I.C. with: Flutter kicksx19, LBCx45(89+1 for lagniappe).
Mosey back to the flag. Name-o-rama for the new guys and the usual announcements. Talked about striving to be better men and also striving to make a positive impact in someone else’s life. Prayed for those with sickness, special needs, and major life events on the radar.
It was a good way to start the day. Thanks for letting me lead.
Tool
Most well planned Q in NOLA F3 history.
…and educational as well…