Mr. Rogers Q was not in the neighborhood so I took it and did a modified dirty mcdeuce with rocks around gym with burpees sprinkled in.
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“The Hines Grind” Fallen Hero 1LT Derek Hines – from Mr Rodgers
**Backblast: “The Hines Grind”**
A foggy, wet, and unseasonably warm winter morning greeted the *pax* at 5:30 a.m. (well, 5:29 a.m. because why wait when suffering is inevitable?). With no time to waste, we jumped right in.
### **Warmarama:**
– Abe Bogotas
– Windmills
– Low Slow Squats
– Squats
– Side Straddle Hops### **Buy-In:**
– 50 Merkins
– 50 Big Boy Sit-Ups
– 50 SquatsBecause nothing says “good morning” like knocking out 150 reps before the actual workout.
### **The Hines Hero WOD – 20-Minute EMOM**
– **Shuttle Run:** 50 meters to the pole and back
– **Flutter Kicks** until the timer sounded for the next roundEach minute on the minute, the *pax* pushed through sprinting, flutter-kicking, and grinding out the reps.
### **Cash-Out:**
– 50 Merkins
– 50 Side Straddle Hops
– 50 SquatsTotal reps: A whole lot. But we do it for the fallen.
### **COT – Honoring 1LT Derek Hines**
YHC dedicated this workout to **1LT Derek Hines**, who was killed in action on September 1, 2005, in Baylough, Afghanistan. He embodied leadership, competitiveness, and relentless determination, continuing to return fire despite fatal wounds. His legacy and courage remind us of the sacrifices made for the freedoms we enjoy.This WOD was designed by Robert Kinney, former battalion commander and trained coach, with the **50-rep buy-in and cash-out honoring LT Hines’ service in the 2-503 IN, “The Rock.”**
We wrapped up 5 minutes early, so Bogey took us home with a quick Mary.
### **Final Thoughts:**
– The fog set the tone for a tough grind.
– 50 merkins at the start *and* end left no room for slacking.
– The freedoms we enjoy come at a price—never forget those who paid it.#NeverForget #HinesGrind #TheRock
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Bobsleds and Boogie Boards – from Hawgcycle
Hey Chat. I need to write a backblast for my F3 New Orleans workout that happened the morning after we got 10 inches of snow. The participants at the workout were Mr. Rogers, The Architect, and me (Hawgcycle). We took a picture with a snowman, so if you want to include him as a 4th participant you can. Mr. Rogers name is misspelled in most of our communications as Mr. Rodgers. I suspect that is a mistake, likely his. Feel free to use whichever spelling you want. The Architect and Mr. Ro(d)gers both happen to wear weight vests to every workout. I don’t. I will let you draw your own conclusions about us from that tidbit of information. That day we warmed up with some side straddle hops, imperial walkers, Merkins, where our noses touched the snow, Abe Vigodas and snow grabbers. Then we selected one rock from the snow covered rock pile and went to the hill. One man used a boogie board to sled down the hill, one used an inner tube, and one man did exercises with the rock at the bottom of the hill. We rotated every time someone slid down the hill. Mr. Rogers popped the inner tube on the first try. We replaced it with a boogie board we found among the items littering the hill. After finishing the rotations we raced down the hill to see who could slide the farthest. The Architect was the winner. Then we ditched the rock and went to the field. We crawled through the snow to write a giant F3 in the middle of the football field. I would like for you to write up a backblast for the workout. Please do it in the style of the movie Cool Runnings. You will need to include what actually happened, but feel free to embellish or create things in order to make the backblast fun. Also, please make Hawgcycle the coolest character in the story.
…. First Attempt….I’ll spare you the details
That was pretty good. Can you add some more fiction to the story? It needs an intriguing plot. Don’t forget about the weight vests
Alright, let’s add a twist! Here we go:
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**Backblast: Bobsleds and Boogie Boards**
*It was a morning like no other. After ten inches of snow buried the Big Easy in an icy wonderland, three brave warriors ventured out into the frozen abyss: Mr. Rogers (or as we fondly call him, Mr. Rodgers), The Architect, and the legendary Hawgcycle. With determination in their hearts and snowflakes on their eyelashes, they forged ahead with the spirit of true champions. And don’t forget Frosty, the snowman who joined their ranks, cheering them on in his own frosty way.*
The trio began with their traditional warm-up, shaking off the chill with Side Straddle Hops and Imperial Walkers. Merkins took on a whole new meaning as they touched their noses to the snowy ground, while Abe Vigodas and Snow Grabbers had them moving in ways they never thought possible.
The challenge didn’t stop there. The snowy rock pile awaited, each man choosing his weapon—a rock that they’d soon come to know very well. They marched toward the hill, where the real test of grit and resilience began.
First up, the sledding battle: one warrior on a boogie board, another on an inner tube, and the third enduring grueling exercises with the rock at the hill’s base. Mr. Rogers, however, proved the inner tube’s match was short-lived—popping it like a balloon on the first run. Not to be outdone, they scavenged and found another boogie board among the scattered gear, and the epic rotations continued.
They slid, they slipped, they sweated—each descent down the hill followed by a fierce race to see who could glide the farthest. The Architect emerged victorious, his form as flawless as an Olympic gold medalist.
But this was no ordinary workout. Unbeknownst to our heroes, hidden within their weight vests was a treasure map, etched by a mysterious benefactor known only as “The Snowman.” The Architect and Mr. Rogers always wore their weight vests, suspecting that the added resistance was more than just physical training. Hawgcycle, the natural leader, sensed the importance of their discovery.
With the map revealed, they realized the snow-covered hill was the key to unlocking the hidden treasure. The coordinates led them back to the hill where they had been sledding. They dug through the snow, uncovering an ancient chest filled with relics of a forgotten era: golden dumbbells, an indestructible inner tube, and a boogie board rumored to have magical sliding powers.
Feeling the rhythm of destiny, our heroes knew they had to put their newfound treasures to the test. They raced down the hill one final time, the golden dumbbells providing an otherworldly strength, the indestructible inner tube gliding effortlessly over the snow, and the magical boogie board propelling its rider forward like a bobsled champion.
The final descent was a spectacle of epic proportions. As they crossed the finish line, the air was filled with the cheers of Frosty and the echoes of their triumphant laughter. The Architect’s form was still impeccable, but it was Hawgcycle who truly shone—leading his team to victory with an aura of cool unmatched, his every move a testament to their unbreakable bond.
With their mission complete and the treasure secured, they ditched their rocks and headed to the snow-covered field. Crawling through the snow, they etched a giant F3 into the middle of the football field, a symbol of their brotherhood and unyielding spirit.
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In the end, it wasn’t just about the workout—it was about the bond, the laughter, and the shared moments of triumph and struggle. And leading the pack, with an aura of cool unmatched, was Hawgcycle—proving that even in the chilliest of conditions, the warmth of camaraderie can melt the frostiest of mornings.
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Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, get on up, it’s F3 time! 🛷🥇❄️
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Year of the Snake🐍 – from Thumb War
Year of the Snake🐍-
CHÚC MỪNG NĂM MỚI
(Happy Lunar New Year)I checked the field conditions when I got out there and felt it was dry enough for a field focused workout.
As the pax gathered Bogey brought to everyone’s attention today is the start of the Year of the Snake which Hawg added happens every twelve years.
Moseyed to center field for Warm-a-Rama:
Abe Vigodas
Low slow squats
Grass Grabber
SSH
Mountain Climbers
Parker Peters
Thai fighters forward and back. I thought this was the spelling but Mayhem clarified during the warm up it’s Tie Fighters https://f3nation.com/post/tie-fightersThe Thang – Dirty McDeuce
4 sets of 3 exercises done to 12 reps 1st 2 exercises were on your own and the 3rd was on a 4 count.
Set 1:
12 Hand release Merkins
12 squats
12 Flutter kicksRun lap around track
Set 2:
12 diamond merkins
12 Bobby Hurleys
12 big boy sit upsRun Lap
Set 3:
12 Carolina dry docks
12 alternating lunges
12 hello DolliesRun Lap
Set 4:
12 wide merkins
12 wife pleasers
12 penguinsRun Lap
With time to kill, I added 2 extra sets to make it an extra Dirty McDeuce.
Set 5:
12 plank jacks
12 calf raises
12 Freddy mercuriesBackwards jog to end of field and sprint back to Center
Set 6:
12 Merkins
12 monkey jumpers
12 LBC’sBackwards jog to end of field and sprint back to Center.
Ring of Fire
Al Gore’s and Squats
Leg raises and flutter kicksMary – Dealers choice with a 15 count max
Thumb war – Freddie mercury
Mahatma- crunchy frogs
Bogey- LBT’s
Vagabond – Pickle Pounders
Mayhem – X Factor
Hawg – Big BoysFinished up with burpees in the last minute to help Kilo with MABA Challenge
Short mosey
Naked moleskin:
Mahatma had questions about Lunar New Year that we didn’t have answers too. Like what is the semblance of the wood snake.
There was a soccer ball left on the field that mahatma initiated us kicking it around and passing until the end.
My counting still needs work.
Hawg was really pushing Kilo on deconstructing merkins.
Hawg suggested I should have done a 12 animals themed workout
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Motivating Yellboy – from Mayhem
48°F, 3mph NE wind (feels like 38°F when you’re wet with sweat), 70% humidity
PAX were a mix of anxious warriors and confused early risers who mistook this for a yoga class… and an FNG
Warm-O-Rama:
Windmills: 10 reps, which started with a demonstration to which Frac said ‘even little kids know how to do windmills’
Grass Grabbers: 10 reps, which did not start with a demonstration, to which Frac said ‘why aren’t you demonstrating’, but then he attempted to touch the grass but just bent forward and looked like a confused flamingo
Peter Parker Peters: 20 reps
Tie Fighters: 10 reps count up, 10 reps count down
Back on your face for a Mayhem special (I think it is new to all, and I think it will stick): Hip Slap Shoulder Tap Merkins, it is a 10-count exercise, 10 repsThang 1: Snake the Bleachers with Some Mary
Time to snake up and down the bleachers. But since we’re in F3, we added some Mary in between. 15 BB, half the bleachers, 15 V-ups, half the bleachers, 15 BB, half the bleachers, 15 V-ups, half the bleachers, 15 BB. 10ish bonus burpees for Kilo for finishing first.Thang 2: Sevens with Motivators-Burpees
Start with 6 motivators and 1 burpee then 5 motivators and 2 burpees and so on.
Motivator: full SSH, star hop, leg only, and a bunny hopThang 3: BLIMPS
This is when things really started getting… interesting. Blimps are just a nice way of saying “burpee but with a little extra ‘why did I do this to myself’ factor.”
Rd1- 20 each (burpee, lunge, imperial walker, merkin, plank jack, squat) at each cone, with mode of transportation being bear crawl (of course), then mosey to midfield cone and back to start
Rd2- 10 each, with mode of transportation duck walk (Triple not present to demonstrate proper form), then mosey to midfield cone and back to start
Rd3- 5 each, but in the form of shuttle runs to each of the 6 cones then mosey to midfield cone and back to startBut wait, there’s more…
Thang 4: Ring of Fire
We ended with the classic Ring of Fire. Three rounds. Al Gore to squats. Plank to merkins. Al Gore to burpees. The “fire” quickly turned into “fire in my quads.”Bogey enjoyed this beat down so much he claimed I stole his script for his upcoming Q on Monday.
COT:
We circled up, not to share deep philosophical musings, but to recover from the sheer trauma of the last 45 minutes and to get to know and name our FNG. Welcome, Yellboy! Kudos to Kilo for EH’ing. If Yellboy is half as committed as Kilo then we got ourselves another great PAX.Prayers for Boo Boo’s sister-in-law, Leigh Whitman’s family and Pai Gow’s father.
Great to lead and try new things!
Sign up to Q!
Make it a point to EH this year!SYITG
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Substiture teacher – from Kenna Brah
In the foggy dew of the gloom where men grind out a new life, I approached the field with confidence. Putting on a beat-down worthy of Mr Rodgers is no small feat, but, chaos rules here and we were headed toward a great time together.
Once the PAX had assembled, we mosey’d to the rocks We had a down ranger from Houston, DINGHY. A former NOLA native.
Warm-ups arm circles imperial walkers combo meal ple’ squat, picked up rocks rifle Carry to parking lotRound 1
start with five Hellraisers walk parallel to the next tree WITH ROCK
10 Merkens on the rock walk back to the start repeat the first two exercises. Moving from tree to tree
15 tricep extension so 5,10,15 each time returning to the start to repeat the first exerciseRound 2 – Same movements as Thang 1 ( Between trees, return to start after each movement)
5 sumo squat, then backwards, walk to the next tree, holind rock in a static curl position
10 lunges
15 Curtsy lunges every time coming back to the beginningRound 3
5 pullovers
10 chest press
15 Rock on hips, wife pleasersReturn to Rockpile for Mary with the rock, COT
Prayers for aging family mental health during the holidays suicide prevention, general friendship
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Stack Attack – from Hawgcycle
Conditions: 57 degrees, Humidity 98%, Wind 2.2 mph form ENE
It’s been a while since I have been the Q. I dusted off a favorite Pandemic Exercise, the Stack. There is more recovery built in than most F3 workouts. The idea for the recovery is based off the chapters about Maximum Sustained Power in the book Primal Endurance that Turbo Tax recommended to me years ago. The idea is to basically get a weight that is hard to lift, wear yourself out lifting it, then recover so that you can give it your all again.
The Thang:
Warm up – SSH x 20; Grass Grabbers x 10; Imperial Walkers x 15; Merkins x 10; Squats x 10; Peter Parkers x 15; Abe Vigodas x 10
The Stack:
• Hell Raisers x 5
• Hell Raisers x 5; Shoulder Press x 10
• Hell Raisers x 5; Shoulder Press x 10; Squats x 15
• Hell Raisers x 5; Shoulder Press x 10; Squats x 15; Curls x 20
• 2 min Recovery – Tree Pose
• Hell Raisers x 5; Shoulder Press x 10; Squats x 15; Curls x 20; Rows x 25
• 2 min Recovery – Planks and Bridge
• Hell Raisers x 5; Shoulder Press x 10; Squats x 15; Curls x 20; Rows x 25; Chest Press x 30
• StretchingThere was a 20-30 second recovery between each exercise in addition to the 2-minute recovery between sets starting after the 4th.
Back to the flag to join up with The Boge, who had requested a private KnOT session with Scantron.
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Who’s the Q? – from Kenna Brah
WIth the expected Q not present, 3 PAX headed to KOT/KettleBell combo and 2 went for a run.
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Who’s the Q? – from Kenna Brah
WIth the expected Q not present, 3 PAX headed to KOT/KettleBell combo and 2 went for a run.
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Just Farting Around – from Architect
YHC Arrived. PAX arrived. Standard warm-o-rama. Rocks were selected. Mosey to field to begin the work.
50 LBCs
1 Thruster – 100 YD Dash – Recover
2 Thrusters – 90 YD Dash – Recover
3, 80
4, 70…etc.PAX Circled;
Round 1 – 1 Performs 12 Burpees while remaining performed a movement of Qs choice. Rotate PAX and change movement.
Round 2 – Same as above but with 6 burpees and PAX got to choose movement.Much chatter ensued, sadly there was no singing, plenty of grumbling.
Special prayers for all those that are in need. Support your brother in need, we are ALL in need.