F3 New Orleans

Tag: Cowbell

  • 1 out of 2 ain’t that bad!! – from Shooter

    With carnival week being full of festivities for some and vacations for others YHC picked up 2 Qs for the week.. Monday being a solo appearance, this Gloom started out with that same possibility as I arrived to the AO with no one in sight… And then there was lights, as the reliable Waterpik turned the corner to make sure today would not be another solo…
    Began our chatter and catching up from his recent journey West.. Q was so excited to have his brother back I started the warmup without any count or directions just started SSH to an imaginary number… Then the REAL Cowbell showed up a few mins late but YHC will give credit as the previous day he was at the Gipper earlier than anyone else.. After completing some Grass grabbers, Imperial walkers and front and back and side to side leg swings..
    PAX journeyed through Mandeville for a 30 min mosey and returned for some core LBCs, left elbow to right knee, right elbow to left knee..

    Appreciate the post fellas till the Next Gloom 👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼!!!

  • Runners, Ruckers with Cowbell ahead of schedule and somewhere in between Bushwacker!!! – from Shooter

    Last 2 weeks YHC has decided to strap up with a Ruck sack instead of Mosey at the Scramble.. Although the distance is far less for logging RunCajunRun mileage the mumble chatter is far easier and the change of pace for the Q is welcomed at the present.. Acceleration is a key component of F3, whether in Faith, Fitness or Fellowship (preferably in all 3 categories) YHC has enjoyed the latter with Akbar and JV on the recent Rucks… Sharing the likes of history and traditions enjoyed by my fellow brethren is always interesting.

    Warmup
    10IC Grass grabbers and Merkins along with 20IC Butt kicks, lmperial walkers and SSH..

    Thang
    The traditional route for the runners adding a 2nd loop and the Ruckers 17 mins out and returning. Arrived back at the AO with some of the PAX taking in extra loops for mileage. Rounded up the PAX to finish with some core all 25IC Mountain climbers, Flutter kicks, LBCs, Mountain climbers and Hello Dollies. Offered up intentions for the family who unfortunately lost a child in Slidell yesterday. As well as prayed for PAX safe travels and those celebrating the carnival season. YHC also prayed for the PAX to spread Mercy to those in our communities, workplaces and also those that cross our paths daily, most importantly (personal experience) having Mercy in our own homes..

    Appreciate such a great showing at the Scramble this Gloom from the PAX (9+Q) and welcome any takers for my lead at the A1c tomorrow..

    Till the next Gloom 👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼!!!

  • 2sday – from Russo

    I had a much different plan for this morning at Granny’s that may or may not have involved a Fibonacci sequence. But as I was prepping my electronic winky, I realized 2day’s date and had 2 erase the whiteboard and start over.

    Great Pax of 8 HIM 2day 2 celebrate a once in a century event: 2-22-22, with a spring-like 65 degrees and slight breeze as our backdrop.

    Warmup (12x or 22x, all IC)
    – Sealjacks
    – Cherry pickers
    – Self love
    – Toe touches
    – Butt kicks
    – Grass grabbers

    Thang

    – 22 Freak nastys
    – Calf raises up the pilot house, 2 every 2nd step
    – 22 Freak nastys (IC, thanks Cowbell!)
    – Calf raises up the pilot house, 2 every 2nd step

    Mosey over 2 the busstop, where it was 22 step ups

    Mosey further 2 Coffee Street for 22 monkey humpers

    Mosey 2 the tunnel, followed by:
    – 11 patty cake merkins
    – Mosey down to the tunnel, shuffle step through the tunnel, back pedal back up
    – R&R those patty cake merkins and tunnel mosey

    Mosey back 2 Coffee Street for 22 Crab cakes
    Mosey back 2 the bus stop for 22 Donkey kicks
    Mosey 2 home for column suicides, 2 merkins at each column

    2 minute plank

    Slalom mosey

    Mary
    – 22 crunchy frogs
    – 22 wife pleasers
    – 22 gas pumps

    COT, Name-o-rama, announcements, and prayer wrapped us up.

    Announcements

    -Cowbell has RCR T’s for captains to be distributed.
    – Hammer and crew are fundraising for the Nehemiah project, check Slack for more info
    – Chainsaw is celebrating his eighth trip around the sun and has his VQ this Saturday at the Lakefront!
    – A week from today is Party Gras at Granny’s, post if you’re in town for some Fat Tuesday-themed fun

    The all-stars were out this morning. You all pushed me and for that, and the camaraderie, I thank you.

    SYITG

  • 2sday – from Russo

    I had a much different plan for this morning at Granny’s that may or may not have involved a Fibonacci sequence. But as I was prepping my electronic winky, I realized 2day’s date and had 2 erase the whiteboard and start over.

    Great Pax of 8 HIM 2day 2 celebrate a once in a century event: 2-22-22, with a spring-like 65 degrees and slight breeze as our backdrop.

    Warmup (12x or 22x, all IC)
    – Sealjacks
    – Cherry pickers
    – Self love
    – Toe touches
    – Butt kicks
    – Grass grabbers

    Thang

    – 22 Freak nastys
    – Calf raises up the pilot house, 2 every 2nd step
    – 22 Freak nastys (IC, thanks Cowbell!)
    – Calf raises up the pilot house, 2 every 2nd step

    Mosey over 2 the busstop, where it was 22 step ups

    Mosey further 2 Coffee Street for 22 monkey humpers

    Mosey 2 the tunnel, followed by:
    – 11 patty cake merkins
    – Mosey down to the tunnel, shuffle step through the tunnel, back pedal back up
    – R&R those patty cake merkins and tunnel mosey

    Mosey back 2 Coffee Street for 22 Crab cakes
    Mosey back 2 the bus stop for 22 Donkey kicks
    Mosey 2 home for column suicides, 2 merkins at each column

    2 minute plank

    Slalom mosey

    Mary
    – 22 crunchy frogs
    – 22 wife pleasers
    – 22 gas pumps

    COT, Name-o-rama, announcements, and prayer wrapped us up.

    Announcements

    -Cowbell has RCR T’s for captains to be distributed.
    – Hammer and crew are fundraising for the Nehemiah project, check Slack for more info
    – Chainsaw is celebrating his eighth trip around the sun and has his VQ this Saturday at the Lakefront!
    – A week from today is Party Gras at Granny’s, post if you’re in town for some Fat Tuesday-themed fun

    The all-stars were out this morning. You all pushed me and for that, and the camaraderie, I thank you.

    SYITG

  • All The World’s A Stage – from Steve

    Decent crowd at Granny’s yesterday for a kinda-sorta cinderblock beatdown. Kinda-sorta because YHC only brought 3 coupons and there were 7 players in company. But, as always, we made it work (I will say, it was helpful to not have Bushwacker there undermining the Q’s efforts with constant griping about said cinderblocks!).

    Warmorama: SSH, IW’s, arm circles, cherry pickers, hillbillies, grass grabbers, seal jacks, and 20x merkins.

    Cowbell finally rolled in, which meant it was officially the end of warmorama and time to get after it.

    Thang:
    Mosey over to the stage for a rotating circuit. Each pax has an exercise, with one guy knocking out 20x burpees as the timer. Exercises were:

    Burpees x20 (timer)
    Curls
    Squat thrusters
    Tricep extensions
    Lunges
    Sit-ups
    Plank jacks

    YHC initially experimented with a cinderblock exercise called “forearm thingies,” (Bushwacker would’ve had an aneurism) which poor JV dutifully knocked out before Waterpik took over and wisely transitioned to tricep extensions.

    Once everyone had hit each station, we did a quick mosey around the trailhead in an attempt to at least get some mileage for RCR, and then rinse and repeat. After a second mosey around the trailhead, we hit the bus depot for YHC’s usual leg business:

    Bulgarians right and left, x12 IC each
    Freak Nasties, x12 IC
    Step ups, right and left, x12 IC each
    Freak Nasties, x12 IC

    And back to the stage to finish up with a different set of exercises, this time the rotation was:

    Burpees x20
    Goblet Squats
    Alpos
    Chest Presses
    Jump Squats
    Freddies
    Peter Parkers

    We only completed one round of this before it was time. COT, nameorama, and Pik prayed us out. Good to see Grundy out there now that he’s officially local. And t-claps to Hog’s Breath, since he’s decidedly not local and yet often makes it to at least one weekday beatdown. Appreciate the push you guys provide, and the opportunity to lead.

  • Krazy Ivan IV: Speedy Sings, Fracsac Frowns – from The Hammer

    It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair…for Fracsac apparently. The man who has a folder on his phone dedicated to the Freedom Hammer was crestfallen for a second year running. Bordering on tearful, Fracsac and his Southshore breathern had to witness a spritely Speedy Gonzales hoist the Freedom Hammer in triumph after the Northshore thumped the Southshore for the Crazy Ivan IV, 257 to 153. Precision results, thoroughly vetted and audited by the governing body, are as follows:

    1. Speedy Gonzales 31:22 (6:30 average pace)-recruited years ago by Jose 10k
    2. Amnesia 33:55
    3. In Time 34:07
    3. Cowbell 34:07
    5. The Hammer 34:34
    6. Saban 35:09
    7. Kuch 35:37
    8. Steve 36:45
    9. TankedUp! 37:20
    10. RevSox 37:36
    11. Sogo 37:47
    12. Hog’s Breath 40:25
    13. Thumb War 41:30
    14. Bongo (time between 41:30 and 42:43-you should have found me afterwards Bongo!)
    15. Snooze 42:43
    16. Pelican 42:44
    17. Shooter 43:34
    18. Flea 45:16
    19. BBQ 46.35
    20. Russo 46:55
    21. Jose 10k 47:38
    22. Pai Gow 49:55
    23. Baywatch (it was raining hard, lots was happening, Hog’s Breath was talking to me…sorry Baywatch I didn’t get your time)
    24. Belloq
    25. JV (not that JV, the other one) 55:19
    26. Kenner Brah
    27. McGiver

    And honorable mentions to PickAxe and Chainsaw, The Hammer’s 2.0s, who finished the first lap together in a blistering 13 minutes.

    Thanks for coming out guys. You all get a trophy for participating in this unequivocally, completely stupid and utterly pointless annual competition. YHC was thoroughly impressed with the total disregard for your personal wellbeing and safety and looks forward to a repeat performance same time next year. Over and out.

  • Panxsutawney Phil and The Gipper – from TurboTax

    Panxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning which implies some sunlight which, in turn, confirms that he was nowhere near The Gipper. Conditions for our beatdown were Gloomy to say the least.

    Plenty of shelter at The Gipper. After a warmup featuring lots of dynamic stretching, skipping, bear crawling, lunging, squatting, crab walking and running, the PAX made our way to the crescent for a EMOM extravaganza. Burpees, merkins, mountain climbers, Sister Mary Katherines, Apollo Onos, Bobby Hurleys, and a few different plank variations filled the rest of our time…roughly 30 minutes of increasing intensity. But the PAX weathered the EMOM storm just fine and made a solid downpainment on the day.

    Thanks for letting me lead guys. Hope to see you all out there for the Krazy Ivan Thursday night.

  • HUMP day!! By the way Moby, what are you wearing? – from Shooter

    Having missed the last few Gipper beatdowns, YHC knew he had no excuses if he took the Q… Meeting up with Steve at our WD location to carpool. Minus one of our other brethren in Bushwacker the ride produced some small talk and not the normal rambles of chatter on the drive north.. Upon arrival Steve and YHC noticed we were the first at the AO until the likes of Barely legal came rolling in.. After planting the shovel flag the 3 of us started out for a pre miler running through the streets of beautiful Covington talking some sports and mumbling about the upcoming challenge that one (unnamed) of our own is setting out to achieve.. Although the insanity of the challenge he has bestowed upon himself seems impossible, the 3 of us all agreed it will be accomplished knowing the natural desire and determination of this individual.. Beware Covington of possible Wolverine sightings in your future!! Returning to the shovel flag 4 more PAX, plus Sonny awaited as we started in our warmup..

    All 15IC SSH, Toe Touches, Cherry Pickers, Arm circles, Imperial walkers, Hillbillies and Butt kicks…

    YHC chose 2 coupon workouts from the Exicon, so we gathered our blocks then returned under the breezeway for FLORA 123.. Partnering up we completed the 100 200 and 300 rep count of Derkins, planks, LBCs, 6inch holds, Goblet squats and holds..
    Sonny was extra motivated on this Gloom as he tried getting in some of his own versions of Monkey Humpers with mans best friend.. Not sure where the motivation came from but maybe it was the cologne or soap, which prompted other PAX to inquire about the secret aroma for potential attractant at home with the M… Not sure if it would work but let’s just say it was in the air at the Gipper on this day with the abundance of attempts displayed by ole Sonny (Turbo dawg) on this HUMP day!!!
    After finishing we took our blocks to the parking area/boat yard soon to be attorneys office for the finale.
    Gorilla Complex was on tap with one modification. YHC was not sure of one of the said exercises in the rotation, so substituted Rows instead.. The just is 8 rounds of 5 exercises with 8 reps followed by a 50 yard sprint between each round.. With coupon 8 curls, 8 rows, 8 shoulder presses, 8 squat thrusters and 8 Merkins then sprint/mosey for 50 yards.. R/R 8x

    Hope you got your monies worth gentleman and until the next Gloom 👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼!!

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  • You call that cold? – from Russo

    32 degrees greeted Pax this morning as the South Louisiana Polar Bear/Bare Club (Northshore chapter) held its annual meeting at Granny’s. Look it up, it’s a thing.

    We get what YHC would consider “brisk” conditions maybe 5 or 6 times a year, and today was one of ‘em. Not enough for sleeves or full length pants, but we’re getting there.

    4 HIM asked “What’s Tabata with you?”:

    Warmup (10x – 25x, all IC)
    – Seal jacks
    – Toe touches
    – Self love
    – Cherry pickers
    – High knees
    – Grass grabbers

    Thang:
    Planned Tabata, generally 40 seconds on, 20 seconds rest.

    – Freak Nastys
    – Step ups
    – Urkins
    – Freak Nastys (again)

    Pax moseyed from Granny’s over to the Marsh, and then the long way home (using the trail) where Tabata continued with:

    Peter Parker’s
    Shoulder tap merkins
    Plank jacks
    Squats
    Lunges
    Crunchy frogs
    LBCs
    Crab cakes
    Hip slappers
    Apollo Ohnos
    Jump squats
    Big boy sit-ups
    Monkey humpers

    Between rounds at the Marsh, we talked laps around the b-ball court like we were punished in middle school for hiding the dodgeball.

    Back at Granny’s, we wrapped it up with some calf raises up the pilot house (3x each step) and then a quick round of American hammers.

    COT, Name-o-Rama, announcements, and prayer closed us out.

    Really enjoyed the conversation and camaraderie today, gents. Thanks for joining me and allowing me to lead the superstar crew.

    SYITG

  • No Bricks Were Harmed During This Beatdown – from Steve

    Pax of 8 over at Granny’s yesterday morning, including a new face , Pass Interference. This guy Q’d his farewell Q on Thursday in Atlanta only to then move down to Pearl River over the weekend and post at Granny’s on Tuesday? Huh. Impressive. Also impressive are Granny’s numbers lately. It’s hard to say exactly, what with the lack of backblasts and all (I don’t wanna hear it, Akbar!), but YHC would say it’s been 7 pax or more for over two months. What caused this sudden resurgence? Russo’s number-themed beatdowns? Or maybe Zoolander’s continued efforts to grow the pax finally paying off? Or maybe it’s Granny’s recent facelift? (She’s all dolled up with Christmas lights these days and has a new splashpad – which feels like two years in the making and hardly looks different.) Who knows, but regardless, it’s great having a bigger group out there.

    Anyhow. The beatdown.

    Warmorama: SSH, good mornings, IWs, hillbillies, arm circles, windmills, seal jacks, 10x IC. Usually I stretch this out in anticipation of a Cowbell – arriving in Cowbell time – but no need to today. He clipped the curb coming in five minutes EARLY.

    Thang:
    Started off making the block, stopping twice to do 10x kraken burpees.

    Then onto an incredibly well-organized circuit including “shit brick sliders,” which a visiting pax (from Birmingham?) brought down to us a few years back. The man on the sliders would be a timer, taking two bricks and sliding them down the trace in a bear crawl-like position until he made it through the tunnel of lights. Run the bricks back, and the everyone rotates. Clockwise. Or counter clockwise. Doesn’t matter, Akbar is gonna do what Akbar wants to do when it’s this early in the morning. The other stations might have been:

    Lunges
    Leg raises
    Merkins
    Freak Nasties
    Situps
    Jump squats
    Suicides

    Unbelievably, the bricks survived (Pik took it easy this morning). But we did leave some red chalky streaks down the trace that give a little horror vibe to all of the otherwise festive decorations at the trailhead. Anyway, after everyone got a taste with the bricks, we Lt Dan-ned our way down the trace until we reached the bus depot, where we stopped for one final set of 10x kraken burpees.

    Two minutes to spare for a rapid fire set of leg raises, dollies, rosalitas, lbcs, and freddies.

    COT where we informed Pass Interference of the upcoming Braveheart screening, Mathlete Q, and Nightmare Before Christmas. Pik prayed us out. Thank you men for the post and the push, it’s always a pleasure.