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  • Paying Homage to #41

    “The American Dream means giving it your all, trying your hardest, accomplishing something.  And then I’d add to that, giving something back.  No definition of a successful life can do anything but include serving others.”  -George H.W. Bush
     
    The air was crisp and chilly on Wednesday at The Foundry, just the way we like it.  Perfect conditions for paying homage to the 41st President of the United States on this national day of mourning.  Regardless of one’s political beliefs, it was hard to not have respect for the guy and the days he spent as a leader of our country.  With that being said, we read a few of #41’s quotes before takeoff.  YHC also mentioned that he sifted through some of the Northshore’s backblasts to get some inspiration for the day.  With The Crazy Ivan race coming up in January, us Southshore guys need to make sure we can meet or exceed the physical and mental fortitude of our brothers across the lake.  Without further ado, the disclaimer was recited and off we moseyed down Roosevelt Mall.
    Warmup (with a Northshore twist):
    Good Mornings x10
    Finkle Kicks x10R x10L (these were ugly, as expected)
    Arm Circle x10F x10R
    Lateral Lunge x10
    Scorpion Kicks x10L x10R (a tad lackluster)
    Forward Lunge w/forearm to ground x5L x5R (good stretching here!)
    SSH x41 to cap it off for pres #41
    Foundry:
    This would be a circuit found in a Northshore backblast called 3-6-9 which consisted of:
    3 Pullups, 6 Merkins, 9 Squats every minute on the minute (EMOM) for 10 rounds.  At first, this seemed a tad too easy but it got the juices flowing a few rounds in.  After round 5, we circled up for a tribute to G.H.W.B. with a plank/merkins circle counting up to 41, then holding a low plank for 41 seconds in silence, then another plank/merkin circle up to 41, topped off with Flutter Kicks x41IC and LBC x41IC.  Finished with rounds 6-10 with some good mumble chatter to boot.  Looking back, YHC feels certain the Southshore PAX can handle that circuit with 4-8-12 or even 5-10-15…we’ll see.
    The Track:
    After a mosey for the foundry to the practice track, we circled up for some burpees in honor of George H. W. Bush, stressing good form that would make him proud.  We knocked them out in chunks, x10 x10 x10 x11 for 41 total.  YHC was hoping for a lap around the track but it was time to mosey back to base.    
    COT:
    The usual announcements of upcoming events and Christmas party/workout next week.  A few more words about #41 before ending with a prayer. 
    Good way to start the day.  Thanks for the opportunity to lead. 
    Tool     

  • 12-0 at #Rockne City

    What a beautiful, cool, crisp day for football. Or at least to celebrate football. So 18 men gathered in the gloom at Pontiff Park in a celebration of Notre Dame’s undefeated season, Rockne style. OK, so maybe 1 man was celebrating Notre Dame’s perfect season, but that man was the Q (YHC) so he forced his opinions on everybody else. I know Rudy was with me in spirit. A quick disclaimer and off we go.

    The Warm-Up:

    SSH x 20 IC
    Peter Parkers x 20 IC
    Hill Billies x 20 IC
    Plank Jacks x 20 IC
    Arm Circles IC, 10 Forward, 10 Backwards
    Windmills x 10 IC
    Mountain Climbers x 20 IC

    Grad a rock and head to the track.

    The 12:
    Notre Dame finished the 2018 season undefeated at 12-0. Our last undefeated season was 2012. Notre Dame was the only college football team to beat 12 FBS schools this season. And if we win 2 more games, we will win our 12th national championship. The Pax could hardly contain their excitement. Da Parrish and Bogey marveled at Notre Dame’s gauntlet of a schedule. Rev Sox and Hand-Granada were speechless. War Eagle knew it was coming, and did not show because he could not bear it. Hawg removed his shoes in homage. Mahatma was so inspired, he almost removed his Clemson orange t-shirt (but he didn’t…)

    12 reps of each rock exercise to celebrate the 12 victories this year. 3 rounds to celebrate the #3 ranking.
    Rock shoulder press x 12 IC
    Rock curls x 12 IC
    Rock rows x 12 IC
    Rock squats x 12 IC
    Rock chest press x 12 IC
    One lap around the track, sprint the straight aways, jog the curves.

    Rock shoulder press x 12 IC
    Rock curls x 12 IC
    Rock rows x 12 IC
    Rock squats x 12 IC
    Rock chest press x 12 IC
    One lap around the track, sprint the straight aways, jog the curves.

    Rock shoulder press x 12 IC
    Rock curls x 12 IC
    Rock rows x 12 IC
    Rock squats x 12 IC
    Rock chest press x 12 IC
    One lap around the track, sprint the straight aways, jog the curves.

    Circle up for some Mary
    LBC x 20 IC
    Penguins x 20 IC
    Flutter kicks x 20 IC
    Dying cockroach x 20 IC
    Hello Dolly x 20 IC
    American Hammer x 20 IC

    Finally, rock lunges with a twist x 10 IC.

    The we returned our beloved rocks, and moseyed back to the flag.
    High plank for 30 sec, left arm plank for 30 sec, right arm plank for 30 sec.
    Left leg cross-over Merkins x 10, Right leg cross-over Merkins x 10.
    Hamstring stretches for a cool down, and a strong finish.
    Count off, name-o-rama, announcements, intentions, and a prayer. Hawg thoughtfully offered a prayer for Notre Dame to beat Clemson (at least I think that’s what he meant…)

    Thanks for letting me lead. Here’s to a great season. Go Irish!
    Walleye

  • Turkey Day – Okwata

    9 Pax showed up for a Pre-Turkey Thanksgiving Feast Beatdown at the one and only Okwata. With 4 shovel flags planted, possibly a record at Okwata, the clock turned 0530, a brief disclaimer was given, and we were off on a mosey toward the mardi gras fountain….

    High knees and carioca around the fountain, circle up on the grass.

    SSH IC x 31
    IW IC x 15
    Abe Vigodas IC x 10
    Grass Grabbers IC x 10
    Arm Circles 10 fwd – 10 bwd IC

    Thang 1

    Double Shots with Jack Webb at the Barre

    1 merkin, 2 air presses in the peoples chair at the bar
    2 merkin, 4 air presses in the peoples chair at the bar
    ….
    ….
    10 merkin, 20 air presses in the peoples chair at the bar

    Thang 2

    4 Corners at Lakeshore and Canal

    Corner 1 – Cataline Wine Mixers IC x 10
    Corner 2 – Jump Lunges IC x 20
    Corner 3 – Shoulder Taps IC x 30
    Corner 4 – Squats IC x 40

    Mosey to the top of the levee for Disperse Indian Run
    Last Pax sprints to front, calls disperse and an exercise, all Pax run down levee to complete 3 of said exercise, then regroup at the top of the levee to continue Indian Run until all Pax get a shot at glory.

    Indian Run back to the House of Pain for Stations – Groups of 3

    Station 1 – Merkins AMRAP
    Station 2 – Pull Ups Amrap
    Station 3 – Bear Crawl Up Levee, 5 Plank Jacks, Bear Crawl down – Timer

    Mosey back to Shovel Flags

    Flutter Kicks IC x 20
    Tin Snips IC x 15
    LBC’s IC x 20

    Burpees x 10 OYO to seal the deal

    COT

    Count Off, Name-o-Rama, Announcements, Intentions, and close with a prayer to the Sky Q.

    NMM

    YHC and Da Parish completed Okwata, then gathered at Morning Call in City Park for Coffeteria, as we were scheduled to run the 5 mile Turkey Day Race at 0830. This is a truly manly accomplishment, and a feat only the likes of YHC and Da Parish could serve up. We were joined by the crew from the Dome Patrol, fresh off their victory with Stiffler’s Mom. Thanks for the great F2 Hawgcycle and Swampcock!

    YHC and Da Parish truly sealed the deal with an amazing 5 mile run at Tad Gormley, where we were joined by a number of other F3 brothers!

    Thanks for posting with me today, and for allowing me to be a part of F3. I am thankful for many things, and my F3 brothers are very high up on that list!

    SYITG!

  • Krazy Ivan Training at the Stomp

    It has been said that the only reason the World wins the GN is due to the Northshore presence.  Is that true?   Well then how would that explain a World victory at the 2019 Krazy Ivan?!   A GroupMe was sent to the Stomp runners to show up sleeveless and handsome.  Thank you all for getting that at least half right.

    The route would be similar to that of the Turkey Day Race.  North on Marconi, South at the roundabout, East to NOMA and up Lelong dr, back down through Roosevelt mall and sweep the 6s. Seal the deal with 10 burpees, 25 LBCs, 10 R Alabama Prom Dates, 9 L APDs.

    Counterama, Namerama, T-Claps to the Sky Q for the gift of the Day.

    Thank you for the opportunity to lead, SYITG

    Da Parish

  • First Q at the Mountain

    YHC texted the planned QIC, Tinkles, last night requesting the Q for Wolfpack Mountain.  YHC was on the schedule prior to Halloween and was unable to fulfill his duties.  This seemed like a good make-up date.  Tinkles humbly obliged and the Downpainment was underway.

    W/U

    • Mosey down the neutral ground to Walnut and cross over.  Double back to Cowen Cir and find some real estate in front of the steps.   5 laps, with up & down being 1 lap.   Since we could not get in to Tulane, Mosey over to Loyola to find Jesus.
    • SSH IC x 25
    • AC IC x 10, Reverse x 10
    • Peter Parker IC x 10
    • Parker Peter IC x 10
    • IW IC x 10
    • HB IC x 10
    • JL IC x 10
    • Mosey to the Mountain

    The Thang

    • COP – Merkins IC x 10, Plank Jack IC x 10, Squats IC x 15
    • Partner Up
      • PAX 1 completes a lap up the mountain and down the stairs
      • PAX 2 completes the COP at each landing until PAX 1 catches him, then switch
      • Complete the COP until you reach the top of the mountain, and your partner meets you there.
    • LBC x 30
    • Alabama Prom Date x 10 on each side. (1 legged wife pleaser)
    • Mosey to the Flag

    Counterama, Namerama, COT

    Announcements – Holy Name Fair this weekend.  Poboy Fest this Sunday, Son of a Saint will be the benefactor.

    Prayer – The health of Supreme Court Justice RBG, The victims of CA mass shooting, and tolerance of our fellow Americans & fellow man.

    Thank you for the opportunity to lead.  SYITG

    Da Parish

  • The Stomp to Scout Island and Beyond

    Allow me, YHC, to introduce myself. I am known as Fracsac among my F3 Brethren, my real name is not important. One thing you should know about me is that I am the fastest slow guy in F3 Nation. Sure, this may seem subjective, but I have proof. It all started when 8 Pax gathered in the gloom to see what YHC had in store for the 610 Stomp. YHC determined we would run a different route, passing Scout Island, where the scariest Halloween monsters are said to be housed. The plan was to sweep the six along the way, running somewhat as a group. Within the first half mile, our pack was split up in 3 parts. Mahatma, El Guapo, and Rudy took off ahead, YHC settled back a ways from them, with the other Pax making up the six. That may not be completely accurate, as Hawgcycle was really the lone pax in the six, but we would still be on the route if we were waiting for him. I remember the days when I pushed myself to keep up with Hawgcycle, as he was running ahead looking well groomed with a top of the line pair of running shoes. He glided along like the wind, a true force to be reckoned with. Now he shows up with a mullet and flip flops. I doubt I look any better than him, but I do wear shoes. But I digress.
    The three fast Pax would occasionally sweep the six, as YHC had instructed. Good for them, but they would pass me up and ignore me like I was a middle child. Lucky for me, I was a middle child, so I shrugged that off easily. We passed Scout Island without incident, except for having to smell the unpleasant fragrance coming from the portable toilets. As I ran up the Wisner Bridge, I could see the fast pax coming back toward me, on their way to rally the others. In a fashionable yet blatantly superior act, they ran up the Wisner Bridge twice, showing the rest of the Pax how it is done. Where was Hawgcycle you ask? We didn’t know either. We ran past the festival grounds, still emanating odors from Voodoo fest, which was comprised of what can only be described as the stench of stale beer and vomit. But on our way to the entrance to NOMA, we came across the awesome smell of bacon! What a pleasant treat in comparison to the previous experiences! Into City Park we continued, the three fast pax sweeping past me and collecting the six. We headed into the track for one quick lap, then gathered around the flag. Just enough time left to seal the deal with 10 burpees. Countoff……wait says Da Parish. We have one minute remaining. Well, then 5 more burpees. Now the deal is sealed! Well Done!

    Count Off, Name-O-Rama, Intentions, and closed with a prayer to the Sky Q.

    NMM
    Map My Run showed 4.43 miles.
    The three fast pax were the only three Respect Pax we had this morning. That is impressive! I’m going to strive to be an even faster slow guy.
    Hawgcycle brought me my water bottle from the last Crazy Ivan on the Northshore. You’re probably thinking that was nice of him. The Crazy Ivan was in January. Speaking of which, we need to have a better showing at the Crazy Ivan in January to show our Northshore Brothers some support. Many of them always find a way to respond to our CSAUP events, so time to return the favor. Dates you ask? Keep an eye out for an announcement in the near future.

    Thanks for posting with me today, and for allowing me to be a part of such an amazing group!

    SYITG

  • Stiffler’s Mom Has Got It Going On

     

    Stiffler’s mom was wet that day…real wet.   Plenty of men would’ve been scared away, but not two brave soles (pun intended).   Mariah and YHC waited in their respective vehicles until the safety in numbers could be established.   The PAX gave the other regulars the benefit of the doubt, but at 5:32 the beat down could wait no longer.  Mariah being a 9min/mi man, and YHC being a 10+min/mi man decided to set a pushing 9:50 pace down St. Charles Ave. to Napoleon and back down Magazine.  The 4.65 mi run provided for plenty of great mumble chatter and 2nd F.   The rain was hardly an issue when amongst comrades.

    Thanks are given to the Sky Q that no one was knifed, and writing the BB has been YHC’s pleasure.

    SYITG

     

  • Convergence ’18

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    In celebration of the 4 year Anniversary of the starting of F3 NOLA,  a Convergence was called at the site where it all started, the Mothership.  PAX from every AO in F3 NOLA; Northshore, Westbank, Kenner, Baton Rouge, Metairie, Mid-City, and Uptown, converged on City Park for a celebration of the past 4 years of Men growing in Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith, and the growth and success that F3 NOLA has experienced during that time.

    Rudy got the party started early with a small group that arrived at 6:30 with a quick 5K Run through City Park; around the Festival Grounds, the Lagoon and back around to meet up with waiting PAX back near the Peristyle.  8 Flags were planted in the ground at the corner of The Great Lawn and the PAX slowly began to gather.  The Detailed Disclaimer(“You can’t sue us”) was given by Triple Shift, and off we moseyed to the large lawn near NOMA.

    The Beat-down was divided into four 15 minute segments, each with a different Q taking an opportunity to lead.  Each Q was selected to represent each of the 4 years of F3’s existence.

    1st Q – Triple Shift – Led off representing the founding group that started F3 NOLA that first year

    2nd Q – Turbo Tax  – represented the 2nd year growth and addition of Northshore PAX to F3 NOLA.

    3rd Q – FracSac – represented the third year and the growth of the Metairie, and Lakeview/Mid City AO’s

    4th Q – Medulla Oblongata – YHC, represented the recent surge and growth Uptown by the recent “HNJ Invasion”

    After a quick mosey to the lawn to the side of NOMA we circled up for the a warm up.

    WARM UP  – In Cadence

    31 – Worlds Slowest, Side Straddle Hops

    10 – 6-Count Burpees

    20 – Imperial Walker Squats

    10 – Abe Vigodas

    10 – Arm Circles – Fwd & Rev

    20 – Plank Jacks

    20 – Peter Parkers

    15 – Merkins

    The Q was passed to Turbo Tax who moved the Pax over to lawn slightly closer to NOMA.  Turbo started off by asking everyone to take off their shirt and create a “Flag” by tucking it in the back of your shorts.  This generated plenty of Mumble chatter among the Pax.

    FLAG GAMES

    2 Minute Flag Games – Your shirt is your Flag, Don’t let it get pulled!

    1st Round – 2 Knee-to-Chest Jumps every time your flag gets pulled, reload and continue  pulling after jumps.

    2nd Round (x2) – Tennis Balls and a Nerf football were added as additional “Ammo”, In addition to Jumps for flag pulls, if hit with the tennis balls – 5 Merkins, hit by the football – 5 Burpees, reload flag and keep going after exercise.

    3rd Round (x2) – Same Rules as 2nd round, but no reload of flag, perform penalty exercise, Plank and wait in place till end.

    4th Round – Trophy Flags – Same rules as Round 3 but Flag puller keeps and collects flags he pulls, Person with the most flags wins.

    Not sure if anyone kept track of the winners but as Turbo Tax said we’re all WINNERS!

    The Q was then passed to FracSac.  We remained in place and lined up along the First Tree Line.

    SUICIDES

    Run to tree 1 and back 5 Burpees

    Run to tree 2 and back 5 Burpees

    Run to tree 3 and back 5 Burpees

    Run to tree 4 and back 5 Burpees

    Burpee Broad Jump to tree 1 and back

    Catalina Wine Mixers IC x 10

    Run to tree 1 and back 5 Merkins

    Run to tree 2 and back 5 Merkins

    Run to tree 3 and back 5 Merkins

    Run to tree 4 and back 5 Merkins

    KimChi lost his Applewatch in the Chaos that was Flag Games so we lined up and Bear crawled to the 4th tree while looking for the watch.  Not found, but later found by KimChi behind the area we bear crawled.  Crisis averted!

    The Q was passed to YHC and we moseyed back to the Great Lawn.

    CONVERGENCE CIRCUIT

    8 stations had been designated around the perimeter of the Great Lawn with a Flag positioned in the Center. Each station was marked with a sheet of paper with the exercise for each station.  The Pax was divided into groups at each station.   The Bobby Hurley station would provide the count of 20 reps,  while every other station did AMRAP of their designated exercise.   At Halt, Everyone ran to middle of lawn to CONVERGE and partner up for 5 Patty Cake Merkins, then rotate clockwise to the next station.  PAX was instructed to pick a different partner each time they returned to the middle between stations.  The stations were:

    Bobby Hurley’s

    Merkins

    Mountain Climbers

    Plank Jacks

    Low Slow Squats

    Jump Lunges

    Dips

    Monkey Humpers – (by the street, of course)

    One round was completed and time was getting short so we circled up for some quick Mary

    2 MINUTES OF MARY

    Dying Cock Roach IC x 20

    Wife Pleasers IC x 20

    We are done!

    COT

    Circle up for Count-O-Rama – 66 PAX!!,  Name-O-Rama 3 FNG!!

    FNG’s Named – Welcome to Blanks, Chalk Talk, and Green Screen!!

    Bring it in tight for a Sweaty Ball of Man!!  Butt Splice finished it up with a prayer.

    NMM

    We moseyed over to Morning Call  where a awesome spread of food awaited us.   Spinach Mushroom Egg Scramble, Bacon, Pork Loin, Bananas, Croissants, Bottled Water, and Iced Coffee.  Mike as usual took great care of us with plates and napkins and great service.  Rudy presented Mike with his honorary membership and a blue F3 NOLA shirt.   Some great F2 went down as we ate and drank our fill.  Big thank you to all who made it out for this awesome beat-down in the park.  Big thank you to everyone who organized and provided the food and drinks we enjoyed.  Finally, big thanks to Woz for documenting the whole event with pictures and video.   I know, I  speak for all the Q’s when I say, it was a pleasure to lead as always, and thanks for the opportunity to lead this great PAX.

    Hope to see everyone and more next year!!  SYITG!!

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • A Stroll Down Route 66

    One of my favorite Saturday beat downs was a Route 66 down Esplanade Avenue lead by #Side FX a couple years ago. I am not a very original man, and I like to borrow work-outs from previous ones that I have enjoyed. And it’s fun to get off campus. So I revived the annual #Side FX Route 66. 23 strong men arrived at 0630 on this beautiful Saturday morning. The usual disclaimer and off we go.

    We moseyed to the green lawn on the side of NOMA for the warm-up COP.
    SSH x 24 IC, representing Notre Dame’s opponent for the day, the #24 Virginia Tech Hokies
    — at which time we realized that #Hokie Pokey was noticeably absent
    6 Burpees OYO, giving strength and support to the #6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Onward to Victory
    Imperial Walkers x 20 IC
    Peter Parkers x 20 IC
    Windmills x 10 IC
    Arm Circles 10 Forward, 10 Backwards IC
    Mountain Climbers x 20 IC

    Mosey to the NOMA fountain to grab some bench.
    Left leg power-ups x 20 IC
    Dips x 15 IC
    Right leg power-ups x 20 IC
    Dips x 15 IC

    Then mosey over to the lamp posts on Lelong Drive in front of NOMA. Let the Route 66 begin.
    Stop at each lamp post for Merkins, start at 5 Merkins and increase 1 at each lamp post, ending at 14 Merkins.
    I think that makes 95 Merkins total.

    Circle up for some Mary.
    LBC’s x 20 IC
    Flutter kicks x 20 IC
    Penguins x 20 IC
    Hello Dolly x 20 IC

    Mosey off campus out of City Park to continue the Route 66 down Esplanade Avenue. It’s always nice to take in the sights on Esplanade Avenue as the sun is coming up. It even reminded some of the Grow Ruck. We stop at each lamp post for 10 squats. I don’t know how many lamp posts we stopped at. It felt like a lot. Continue on to Alcee Fortier Park, aka Dog Poo Park by Café Degas.

    Circle up for more Mary.
    Box Cutters x 20 IC
    Dying Cockroach x 20 IC
    Leg Lifts x 20 IC
    Crunchy Frog x 10 IC

    Back down Esplanade for more Route 66, heading back to City Park.
    Stop at each lamp post for 6 Jump Lunges.

    Once safely back inside City Park, we circle up for more Merkins.
    Left leg crossover Merkins x 10 IC
    Monkey Humpers x 20 IC
    Right leg crossover Merkins x 10 IC

    Route 66 back down Lelong Drive to NOMA.
    10 Plank Jacks at each lamp post.

    Circle up at the NOMA Fountain. Grab some bench.
    Incline Merkins x 10 IC
    10 Box Jumps OYO
    Decline Merkins x 10 IC
    Then 5 minutes to stretch the hamstrings.

    Mosey back to the flag. Count off, Name-o-rama, named our FNG Gyro (pronounced JI-RO) since he grew up in NOLA next to the Greek Orthodox church, announcements, special intentions, and a prayer. I love the ol’ Route 66. We miss ya #Side FX.
    Thanks to FracSac for the picture! And thanks for allowing me to lead!
    Oh, and the Irish beat the Hokies 45-23, in case you missed it.

    Walleye

  • Leave No Man Behind

    Pre-Thang

    The night before, YHC attended Martini Madness and had to behave himself by not indulging in every kind of vodka available.  Thank goodness that event ended at 11 p.m.  YHC woke up at 5:00 a.m. because he was excited to Q his first Mothership.  YHC got to the AO early around 6:10 am. and saw FracSac jump roping for the Sept. ISI Challenge.  He was at it!!!  YHC greeted him with a good morning and went off to set up some cones at the Great Lawn.  At 6:30, YHC gave his standard disclaimer and off the 15 PAX.

     

    Warm-ups

    Moseyed to the Great Lawn and did the following in cadence:

    SSH x 20

    Forward Arm Circles x 10

    Backward Arm Circles x 10

    Hill Billies x 20

    MC x 20

    After the warm-ups, Tool and Da Parish went off to the Grandmothership with a low impact workout while the remaining PAX partnered up for the first exercise at the Great Lawn.  For the rest of the day, the PAX would have the same partner.  Some mumble chatter from Rudy about having Cowbell as a workout partner.

     

    Great Lawn

    Lined up at the first cone – 5 LBCs.  Get to the second cone – 10 LBCs….  increment of 5 to the sixth cone with 30 LBCs.  But how did the PAX get from one cone to the next???… wheelbarrow your partner and flap jack at each cone so each PAX got an equal opportunity to get his hands dirty.  Total LBCs = 105.  Then moseyed to the Fountain in front of NOMA with your partner.  Planked and waited until the last team arrived.

     

    The Fountain

    Paired up the teams to form a team of 4.  For the remainder of the day, these were the teams:

    Team A – Rudy, Cowbell, El Guapo, Two Yutes

    Team B – Medulla, Moist, Heisenberg, FraSac

    Team C – Outbreak, Thighs, Calliope, Out for Justice

    As a team – performed 200 box jumps. But only one PAX can do the rep count while the remaining 3 PAX were doing the shoulder taps with your fists (called the King Kong).  A lot of mumble chatter after this as you can see later in this back blast.  After 200 box jumps, the teams had to perform 300 dips.  Once again, only one PAX can do the dips while the remaining 3 were doing air squats (YHC heard few PAX saying this must be Kong Squats).  Once 300 dips were completed as a team, Indian ran (YHC heard a PAX calling this a Kong Run by hitting your chest with your fists while Indian Running) to the main entrance of the park.  Planked and waited until the last team arrived.  YHC believes there will be a list of new lexicons coming soon with a Kong theme.

     

    Main Entrance

    As a team – performed 300 merkins.  Only one PAX can do the rep count while the remaining 3 PAX were standing in Al Gore position.  Once completed, the team BLIMPS through the median.  Starting at the first light post with 5 burpees.  Ran to the second light post with 10 lunges each leg.  Ran to the 3rd post with 15 imperial walkers each leg…. to the fourth post – 20 merkins…..to fifth post – 25 plank jacks…. to the sixth light post with 30 squats.  Then Indian ran to Baby Foundry.  Planked and waited until the last team arrived.

     

    Baby Foundry 

    Pull-ups exercises – one pax would do 10 pull-ups, one pax was the spotter, 2 remaining pax were performing patty cakes.  Rotate until each PAX within the group finished with 10 pull-ups.  Then rinse and repeat.  So each PAX ended with 20 pull-ups.  Combined all teams and Indian Ran back to the Great Lawn to meet back up with Tool and Da Parish to finish the day with a round of Mary.

     

    Round of Mary

    Flutter Kicks  x 20 IC

    Dying Cockroach x 20 IC

    Hello Dollys  x 20 IC

    American Hammers x 20 IC

    The PAX moseyed back to the flag for the COT at 7:30 a.m.

     

    COT

    Count-O-Rama 15PAX, Name-O-Rama, announcements, intentions.  One thing I love about F3 is the comradery.  The purpose of today’s workout is to stay as a group.  Leave no man behind mentality.  Work as a team.  Thank You all again for the opportunity to lead.  SYITG

    King Kong