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  • The Ultimate 4th of July Beatdown

    18 Pax exercised their freedoms this morning by posting at The Birdcage.  This included Da Parish, making his Birdcage debut.  I believe it may have also been Mariah’s Birdcage debut as he has completed the move from Charlotte.  Metro’s loss is our gain.

    Pledge of Allegiance

    We moseyed to the World War I museum and recited the Pledge.  This is a very historical spot that doesn’t get much recognition.  The Memorial itself has the names of the Lousiana residents that sacrificed their life during World War I.  Additionally there are six Live Oaks surrounding the memorial that were all planted by military heroes from around the world:  2 from France, 1 from the U.S., 1 from Italy, 1 from Great Britain, and 1 from Japan.  All planted between 1920-1935.

    Warm-up

    30 SSH; 20 Imperial Squat Walkers; 15 Windmills; 25 Peter Parkers; 25 Mountain Climbers; 25 Parker Peters

    1776 Revolution

    Mosey to the Zoo side of Magazine for a 4th of July modification of The Suck.  One revolution consists of  1 burpee, 7 merkins, 7 side straddle hops, and 6 squat jumps.  After completing each revolution, yell out Huzzah.  Complete as many revolutions as possible in 3 minutes.  We took a one minute rest and repeated it, this time yelling out the number of each revolution.  It sounded like most men completed between 5 and 8 revolutions.

    Bernie Sanders Tabata

    We moseyed to the soccer goal for a two rounds of modified tabata.  4 men on the did the Bernie Sanders on the soccer goal (L hangs for as long as you can hang – don’t give up), while everyone else did the prescribed exercise (Merkins, Squats, or Rower Sit-ups (shout out to this month’s ISI)).  After the last Bernie dropped out (or Q called it) we rotated in 4 new Bernies and a new exercise for everyone else.  We went through 10 rounds – 4 merkins, 3 Squats, and 3 Rower Situps.

    Sprint

    We partnered up and raced to the other side of the field (about 80 yards)

    Ultimate

    We finished the workout with a 15 minute game of F3 Ultimate.  Two Merkins on each change of possession for the team losing possession.  10 burpees each time your team gives up a score.  Let’s just say that this was a defensive struggle, despite the advantage to the offense.  The final score was 1-0.

    COT

    We moseyed back across Magazine for a holiday picture by the flag.  We closed with a prayer remembering those service men and women away from their families today as the serve our country.

    Then YHC had to pay my burpee bet to Da Parish for the Hog’s baseball losses to LSU this season.  66 burpees in LSU paraphernalia.  Thanks to JV for finishing with me.

     

     

  • Rarajipari at the Stomp

    El Guapo:  When Hawg sent the message on GroupMe last night that we would be playing Rarajipari at the Stomp, I knew I had to be there.  I’m running the Blue Ridge Relay in September and I’m taking every opportunity that I can to train.  I also thought it would be a good opportunity to see how Hawg’s training is going.  Truthfully, I’ve been a little concerned.  He set up a June challenge for us on MapMyRun.  They idea was to run at least 70 miles in the month of June.  86 and Swampcock are already over a hundred.  Everyone else on the team is around 50-60.  Hawg has run…..11.  Eleven miles.  that’s about a third of a mile per day.  A third of a mile per day.  He also looks a little overweight.  Well, maybe more than a little.  I’m not sure he’s training.

    Rudy:  You have met Hawg right?  What about him made you think he knows what training is?  I didn’t even know he was still doing F3.

    Da Parish:  Hawg made a burpee bet with me on the LSU – Arkansas series this year and then went double or nothing on the SEC tourney.  He owes me 66 burpees at the Mothership, and I haven’t seen him since.

    Hawg:  I got a lot of family commitments.

    Stubhub:  Now that school is out, I’m glad to be back to working out with the guys.  I’ve been back for a while, but Hawg kept making a big deal about my “kotter” today.  I just let him go on and didn’t say anything.  My kotter was a month ago.  I’m not sure the last time he posted.  When he taught my girls in high school my wife and I used to talk about how we weren’t real sure he knew what he was doing.  Seeing him operate at F3….my opinion hasn’t really changed.

    Bongo:  “We gotta get out while we’re young, ‘Cause tramps like us, baby we were born to run..”

    Triple Shift:  Hawg pulls up, at 5:30 mind you, with a couple of baseballs.  We are supposed to be playing Rarajipari.  They actually make balls for that, but he’s going to use baseballs.  What kind of Mickey Mouse operation is this?

    Stubhub:  So as soon as we take off, my calf starts acting up again.  I injured it last week.  Let’s see…what was I doing when I injured it?  Oh yeah, I was at an F3 workout.

    Hawg: So Stubhub pulls up lame right out of the gate.  I felt so bad for him.  His first day back in a year and that happens.

    Stubhub: ….

    Cornbread:  T-claps to Stubhub.  He stuck around and got some work in and met us for the COT.  A lesser man would have gone home.

    Tool:  I was excited about the team I was assigned to – Me, T-Shift, Rudy, and El Guapo.  We are all strong runners and I can get to Laborde Mountain in my sleep.  I’ve actually done it a couple of times after one of our block parties.  At least, I think that’s how I got there.

    El Guapo:  We came out of the gate with the early lead, but we start to hear heavy breathing around Diagonal Ave.  We knew JV was out of town, so it had to be Hawg.

    Tool:  Things were going well, until Diagonal Ave.  Rudy and El Guapo must have gotten spooked and they took off….fast.  As Cornbread caught up to me and Triple, I could see Rudy and El Guapo crossing Harrison.  They were heading into the Couturie Forest using the path on the right.  Ironic as it is, the path on the right is wrong, but they were too far gone to hear me.

    Da Parish: Our team entered the Couturie Forest with Tool and Triple, but Rudy and El Guapo were already in there.  Laborde Mountain is only few hundred yards or so.  Having gone to Nichols, I’m familiar with losing and this had loss written all over it.

    Cornbread:  So kicking this baseball down the street is pretty easy, but once you get into the woods it gets a lot harder.  That’s when Hawg tells me and Da Parish, “I’ll run ahead and make sure we are going the right way.  You guys take care of the ball.”  …. Thanks Hawg.

    Da Parish:  We got to the top of Laborde Mountain and there was not a Rudy or El Guapo in sight.  We won!  I knew those Basin Runs would pay off.  Have I ever mentioned that there’s a run every Thursday night at The Basin?

    Hawgcycle:  Given the ISI this month, I thought we would do some merkins while we waited for the other team to straggle in.  Knowing that Triple Shift was there, I counted the cadence very slowly, making sure everyone had time to do them in perfect form.

    Tool:  Bongo and I split up to look for Rudy and El Guapo, hoping to find them in time to still win.  When we got to the top, the other team was there.  Wait, where’s Bongo?

    Bongo:  “All by myself, Don’t want to be, all by myself…anymore.  All by myself, Don’t want to be….

    Triple Shift: So Hawg finishes the merkins and proudly exclaims “That’s 50 more toward this month’s challenge.”  If he has done the rest of his merkins the way he did those 50…. I’d say he’s done…..zero merkins this month.

    Tool:  Hey guys – we need to go get Bongo.  No man left behind

    All:  No Man left behind!

    Stubhub:  ….

    Cornbread:  Unfortunately finding your way back from Laborde Mountain is easier than finding your way there, even for Rudy.

    Hawg:  We had lost sight of El Guapo and Rudy, by the time we passed the Foundry.

    Rudy:  I lost sight of El Guapo by the time I passed the Foundry.

    El Guapo:  Okay.  I’m certain Hawg’s not training.

     

     

     

     

  • 610 Stomp #147

    Who’s the Q today?  Nobody?!  You can take it.

    Hill route 3.5mi run.   North on Marconi, East on Zachary Taylor Dr., South on Henry Thomas Dr., East on to the Festival Grounds Path, North on Wisner, around to Zachary Taylor, South on Henry Thomas, West on Palm Dr to the Practice Track.   Run to Threshold on the straightaways and recover on the turns for 2 laps.   Mosey to the Flag.

    Seal the Deal w/ 10 Burpees OYO

    Mary

    • LBCs x 25
    • AH x 25
    • Cruchy Frogs x 15
    • Weezy Jefferson w/ a slow drop x 25
    • Penguins x 25

    Counterama, Namerama, Annoucements, COT.

    Thank you for the opportunity to lead,

    Da Parish

  • Qing on the Fly

    YHC pulled into City Park wondering who was the Q, so he checked his phone and realized he was up.
    So winging it was the only option.

    9 F3 vets gathered around the flag at 0530.

    DISCLAIMER, and lets mosey to the track.

    COP #1: WARM UP
    SSH X 25
    Hillbillies X 25
    Peter Parkers X 20
    Parker Peters X 20
    Windmill X 15
    Imp. Walkers X 25

    Indian Run with last man doing 2 burpees, to the Foundry

    Break into 3 groups:
    Group 1: Run to track, 10 burpees, run back (timer)
    Group 2: Pull Ups
    Group 3: Crossfit Merks

    Rinse and repeat:
    Group 1: Run to tack, 10 burpees, run back (timer)
    Group 2: Russian Twist
    Group 3: Pistol Squats/ Low Slow Squats

    Mosey to NOMA

    10 ierkins at the fountain, jump up each step of entrance, 10 squats
    Rinse and repeat X 6 with 2 sets of derkins

    COP #2: MARY

    Crunchy Frog X 25 (RIP Shorty)
    Flutter Kicks X 25
    LBT X 25
    LBC X 25

    Mosey back to the flag.

    Count off, name-o-rama, announcements, intentions, prayer.

    July 19, Gnarly Nutria, Audubon Park, BE THERE!
    July 21, F2 BBQ, Pontiff Park, BE THERE!

    Thanks for letting me lead!

  • A Beat Down 2 Years in the the Making

    When Jingle Vader said he would be out of town and needed someone to step up to Q, YHC realized this was roughly his two year F3 Anniversary, and agreed to take the reigns from the mighty JV.  YHC first posted on June 11, 2016 where Maverick was the Q, and it was a good one!  With two years under the belt, YHC figured he could deliver a good one.  Two FNG’s posted with us today, along with 20 Regulars.  After some odd discussions about circles and such (that’s Bogey and Rudy for ya), it was time for the disclaimer…….and then….

    Mosey to the Great Lawn for the Warmup

    SSH IC x 31
    IW IC x 20
    Sun Gods (Arms Circles) 10 fwd, 10 back
    Mountain Climbers IC x 20
    Peter Parker IC x 20
    Parker Peter IC x 20

    Someone set up some cones on the Great Lawn, wonder who that was? YHC figured we could thank him later….

    Well, since cones are set up to mirror a basketball court, roughly about 35 feet between cones, may as well put them to good use. Time for some:

    Suicides

    Part 1
    sprint to one quarter line, sprint back and do 5 burpees
    sprint to half line, sprint back and do 5 burpees
    sprint to three quarter line, sprint back and do 5 burpees
    sprint full court, sprint back and do 5 burpees

    Part 2
    Same suicides, only 10 merkins each time the pax sprints back

    Part 3
    Bear crawl semi suicides
    Bear crawl to one quarter line, complete 10 LBC’s, bear crawl back to base line and do 10 merkins
    Bear crawl to half court line, 10 LBC’s, bear crawl back to base line for 10 merkins.

    Part 4
    Lunge Walk Suicides
    Lunge walk to one quarter line, 10 monkey humpers, run back to base line for 10 merkins.
    Lunge walk to half court line, 10 monkey humpers, run back to base line for 10 merkins.
    Lunge walk to three quarter line, 10 monkey humpers, run back to base line for 10 merkins.
    Lunge walk full court, 10 monkey humpers, run back to base line for 10 merkins.

    Line up in two columns for an indian run to NOMA. Apparently YHC did not do a very good job of explaining this, but we all ran, and we made it, so all is good.

    Partner up for:

    Mini Dora 123 (for time)
    Pax 1 runs from first tree, or tree zero, or whatever we call it now, to the fountain for 10 dip
    Pax two does exercise until relieved. The count is cumulative.
    50 Burpees
    100 Squats
    150 Merkins

    Partner Derkins
    Starting at the now infamous first tree
    Pax 1 planks, while Pax 2 uses Pax 1 for 10 Derkins.
    Run to next tree, flapjack
    Run to next tree, flapjack
    Run to next tree, flapjack
    Run back to starting point
    That’s 20 derkins for each

    Circle up for Mary
    LBC IC x 30
    Flutter Kicks IC x 20
    Dying Cockroach IC x 20
    Penguins IC x 20

    Mosey back to flags

    COT
    Count off, Name-O-Rama, Name the FNG’s, Announcements, Intentions, closed with a prayer to the Sky Q

    NMM
    Welcome Outbreak and Sour Patch, T-Claps to Woz and Coxswain for the EH’s!!!
    Thanks to all of you for continuing to post in support of F3. There is no doubt my life has changed for the better over the last two years, and I remain several pounds lighter. The daily beatdowns, the Capital Ruck, the Grow Ruck, the Gnarly Nutria, the ISI monthly challenges, and a plethora of other F2 CSAUP events have filled these last two years with incredible memories, and the experiences have improved my roll as a Father, a Husband, and a Friend.

    SYITG

  • Viva la cucaracha

    Hurt yourself, don’t hurt yourself, your Q had disclaimer issues. Least of the Pax’ problems today…let’s mosey.

    Around the horn discover Brown Bag hiding in the shrubbery then over to touchdown Jesus for the first COP: SSHx 20, MC x20, HB x20, PP x20, Squat Jacks no Smurf Jacks x 20, PP x20

    Mosey to the mountain for three lines of Indian run fun to the top.

    COP #2 with a quick change between exercises: Dying Cockroach x10 > Flutter Kicks x10 > DC x10 > Hello Dollys x10 > DC x10 > High Dollys x10 > DC x10

    Mosey over to the down ramp: 10 RT, 10 merkins the run down for 7 crossfit-merkin jump sqaut burpees, backwards up the hill twice and third time bear crawl.

    Down the stairs for a nice cool round at the benches: RSLU x20, Dips x20, RLPU x20, Incline Merkins x10, LLSU x20, Dips x15, LLPU x20 & Incline Merkins x10

    Lastly another quick round of Mary at TD Jesus: Dying Cockroach x15 > elbow PP x15 > Dying Cockroach x15 > eblow MC x15

    Back to the flag for the count, name-o-rama, welcome FNG Shrinkage & the prayer.

    zero comments, please

  • More Tool in lieu of more Cowbell

    Nineteen men posted to get the usual Saturday fix at The Mothership.  YHC filled in as Q for Cowbell who anticipated a late night at the Taylor Swift concert or something of the sorts.  Typical June conditions meant we were in for another sweat fest but nothing the PAX couldn’t handle.  YHC has been slacking lately on themed workouts and didn’t want to throw together a last minute history tour so then plan was a no-frills workout in an effort to deliver a beatdown to all, and make sure to include plenty Merkins for the ISI challenge.  As the PAX trickled in, it was good to see some 2nd and 3rd timers in the mix which is always a good thing.  After the disclaimer, we were off in a longer than usual mosey around the Great Lawn, made clear by Rain Man, and circled up for the Pre-Thang:

    SSH x25, AC x20, WM x10, IPW x25

    Then we lined up on one side of the lawn for a bear crawl halfway followed by a lunge walk the other half.

     

    Next up, a mosey around Storyland to the back of TG Stadium where we broke up into three groups for:

    Group 1 – Wall Sit against the train shed, which we made base for the circuit

    Group 2 – Run to the Refinery for 10 pullups and 10 inverted rows, or any combo of the two, run back and plank

    Group 3 – Run to the prison bars, aka Tool Wall, for calf raises x40, run back and plank

    After one round, rinse and repeat.

     

    Then a mosey to the Museum water fountain where we lined up along the trees for:

    Merkins x10, Squats x10 (OYO) at each light pole, run to the next…think think were 10 poles.

     

    How bout some Mary:  LBC x20, Box Cutters x20, Penguins x25

    How bout an Indian Run:  PAX split in two groups, one on each side of Lelong Dr., down and back (almost half mile), with a little friendly competition along the way.  T-claps to Rudy for the Nascar-like announcing.

    This brought us back to the light poles so this time we knocked out Merkins x5 and Squats x5 at each one, plank and wait/hydrate by the water fountain.

     

    More Mary:

    LBTs ? x20

    Merkins x10 OYO

    Russin Twist a la Jingle Vader x20?

    Merkins x10 OYO

    Mahatma took the mic for: Dying Cockroach x10, keep feet up, Flutter Kicks x10, repeat

    Time to head back to base.  Total ground covered was 2.68mi.  Merkin count was 170 for those in the ISI challenge.

    COT to seal the deal.  Coffeeteria included some good F2 followed by bible study…t-claps Woz.

    Thanks for the opportunity to lead.

    Tool

     

     

  • And the Tony for the best use of Musicals in a Q goes to….

    Due to some over-excitement to hit the “snooze” button, YHC was a couple of minutes late w/ the F3 Flag and to his own Q.  Thanks to the miracle of GroupMe & Mumblechatter, YHC was able to give directions to the PAX who would be lost w/out him.  When YHC arrived, the PAX had already begun the w/u at the Practice Track while also going over the command instructions for those who have yet to Q.

    W/U

    • SSH
    • AC (led by Mambi)
    • Windmills/Abe Vigodas/Don Quixotes (led by Pai Gow)
    • IW x 20
    • MC x 20
    • JL x 15

    Head to Roosevelt Mall for some Route 66

    • Starting w/ the first bench to your left, do 5 Irkins and 5 Derkins; run to the next bench and increase the reps by 1; proceed all the way down the mall. Total Irkin/Derkin count 81 each.

    Mosey to the left wall of NOMA

    • Hold the People’s Chair while each PAX names his favorite Musical Artist/Band, Favorite Broadway Musical, First Concert Attended.   T-Claps to some of those favs & first including Elvis Presley, Wicked, Cowboy Mouth, West Side Story, and the Cars.

    Mosey to the Foundry & partner up for AMRAP; while we pay tribute to some of the Best Musical Tony winners w/in the past few years.

    1. “Disappear” from Dear Evan Hansen – ~.25 Mile Run at your 1mi pace.  (This is the count)
    2. “Falling Slowly” from Once – Negative Pull Ups or Pull Up w/ a :03 down motion
    3. “Sex Is In the Heel” from Kinky Boots – Calf Raises
    4.  “All-American Prophet” from The Book of Mormon – Merkins
    5.  “My Shot” from Hamilton – Bobby Hurleys

    Mosey back to the Flag

    Counterama, Namerama, Announcements, Intentions, COT

    Thank you for the opportunity to lead,  SYITG,

    Da Parish

  • Stomp #146

    YHC arrived at the 146th running of the 610 Stomp to find not one, but two Kotters!  Welcome back Stubhub and Milkman!  Hope you’re here to stay!

    YHC isn’t creative enough to do anything other than a run on a Tuesday, so instructions were given to run out for 20 minutes and back along the Bayou St John route.  Great run with Great F2!

    Upon all arriving back at the shovel flag, YHC told all to “do some ‘merkins or something” while waiting for the 6.  Once all arrived, YHC figured he’s better get it organized, so we did the following:

    Merkin IC x 15

    Flutterkicks IC x 15

    Dying Cockroach IC x 15

    Penguins IC x 15 (no cheating!)

    LBC’s IC x 15

    COT

    Name-O-Rama, Announcements, Intentions, and Closed with a prayer to the Sky Q.

    Thanks for posting with me today.  No pictures today, my bad!

    SYITG!

     

     

  • 610 Stomping Grounds

    7 PAX gathered around 2 flags, enjoying the bright morning skies.  “I need some shades” commented Da Parish.

    Wisner bridge remains closed off, though the walkways look like they are nearing completion.  Soon we’ll be able to add that route to the regular routes.  But instead, since Rudy wants some mileage (gearing up for Gnarly Gnutria) – we’ll do the usual Bayou St. John out-and-back route.  Be back at 6:10 for Mary.

    The Thang

    Out and back along Bayou St. John.  Typical June sweat-fest.  Enjoyed a great outbound run with Triple Shift, always a pleasure to feed off of his energy.  Home Schoolers are well served by having such a passionate advocate on their behalf.  Keep Pushing!

    The Finish

    6:10 – finish up with some Mary, everyone join in as they return.

    • Flutter Kick x25
    • Dolly x25
    • Rosalita x25
    • Penguin x25

    Circle up for count-off, name-o-rama, announcements and intentions.  FracSac seemed to casually keep moving to the side of the circle opposite YHC (who, having noticed this behavior, kept casually crossing the circle to stand next to FracSac.  Is it my sweat?)

    Finish off with prayers for guidance and wisdom, to use the glorious gift of Today in service of Your wishes.