Much to everyone’s chagrin, there were no Downrangers, however there were 5 ruckers and 3 runners for a total of 8 pax who beat the battle of 15 degrees and made it out.
Tag: Fryin’ Pan from SC & Glitter Balls
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Charmin’s Last Q (As a 29 Year Old) – from Charmin
For once, there were more ruckers than runners, and no KnOTers.
That being said, we kicked of the beat down with a count off of 9, then Ruckers rucked, and Runners ran, meeting at the exit of the park.
While paces varied, good fellowship and conversation was had by all; all that is except Bolt who was running a 10 minute mile with his ruck, and then would knock out 100 burpees in 6 minutes while he waited for those of us who were closer to a 16 minute mile.
This beatdown was a great one to have as YHC’s last Q as a 29 year old. Everyone came, pushed themselves, and we were able to get a great and sweaty beatdown in in 45 minutes (thanks to the humidity).
This past year has been one of growth for YHC, and F3 played no small part in that. While the “hate” will (hopefully) go away, the love of the men of F3 will continue to carry on.
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Run,Ruck.Stretch – from Kenna Brah
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Run,Ruck.Stretch – from Kenna Brah
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The Ascension – from Charmin
At length he appeared to the eleven as they were at table: and he upbraided them with their incredulity and hardness of heart, because they did not believe them who had seen him after he was risen again. And he said to them: Go ye into the whole world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved: but he that believeth not shall be condemned. And these signs shall follow them that believe: In my name they shall cast out devils: they shall speak with new tongues. They shall take up serpents; and if they shall drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them: they shall lay their hands upon the sick, and they shall recover. And the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God. But they going forth preached every where: the Lord working withal, and confirming the word with signs that followed. Mark 16:14-20
13 men came into the gloom to improve themselves.
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Lean Forward – from Charmin
Today was about leaning into the pain, both figuratively, and if you were with Scantron, then literally as well.
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Elevation Training at The Stomp – from Rudy
Chose a different route – head to Wisner Mountain (1 mile away) and then just back and forth and back and forth until it was time to head back home.
Not too late to consider a WWR team!
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Who’s the Q….You! – from Triple Shift
It’s Run Cajun Run! I committed to get some steady miles on paved roads (littered with cracked and pitted asphalt) as opposed to slogging through a sloppy mess at a Metairie track. I visited an old stomping ground called the 6-10 Stomp! The last time I visited that AO was probably a year or two ago. So, in honor of showing up, the regular pax voluntold me that I was the Q so I would write the backblast.
The Thang – 20 minutes out and 20 minutes back. Closed with a COT where we lifted up the pax members who are suffering from illness, loss, and sickness. We also celebrated the wonderful gift of revelry, joy, and happiness that permeates our area during Mardi Gras.
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One foot forward – from Shorty
"There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibiity for changing them." – Dr. Denis Waitley
YHC has been choosing the former when it comes to the gloom. Mainly due to not prioritizing sleep early enough at night and living within a 24hr day cycle…anyone know where I can get a longer day? It's difficult for everyone to manage life within the time we are given. Since we cannot change the time variable, all that's left are the choices we make within the day. These choices are rooted within intentionality, and the choices you make create your reality for you and those around you. Therefore, whatever you do, be intentional with your time each day.
To work on intentionality, I think it's important to have a tool in your workshop like F3. Something that is always there for you to choose. A F3 workout provides a platform for us men to make this choice every day…and I'm grateful for that.
The Beatdown:
Two parts today:
- Run out the Bayou Route for 15 min OYO; retrace your steps back and meet at the track
- VO2 Max Work:
- 2min – Run at a difficult pace; note your destination marker
- 2min – Recovery back to start
- OYO – Run at moderate pace to your destination marker
- 2min – Recovery back to start
- 2min – Run at a difficult pace to beat your original destination marker
- OYO – Mosey back to the flag
COT:
Ended with name-o-rama; announcements, prayer….due to 6yrs of buffering, YHC forgot the count-off (Tclaps to Amnesty for keeping me honest).
Mumblechatter:
Run Cajun Run: https://www.runcajunrun.com/
- Just sign up…we can figure out teams later.
Here's to being more intentional and choosing the later!
-Shorty
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Lions, Gazelles, Sledding, and Striding – from Bolt
12 pax posted in the gloom looking for and providing accountability; some ran, some KnOTted, some rucked. YHC wanted to test if there was an impact on speed if one is chased vs being chased so Lions and Gazelles was born.
The disclaimer was given and off we went while the ruckers were informed they’d have a one minute head start to account for the estimated difference in pace between the lion (YHC) and gazelles (them) so I did burpees (it IS MABA month after all). Would it take more or less than a mile to catch them?
I could feel parts of my legs I didn’t know existed right away so clearly being the lion impacted my pace but what about the gazelles? I expected to find out in about 15 minutes. Unbeknownst to me, the gazelles did an un-gazelle thing and hid in the bush until the lion passed (instead of “running” as they’re built to do).
YHC hit the first lengthy straight away and presumed the figures in the distance were the gazelles (“ignore the new leg sensations or starve, lion” was my mantra) and then I lost sight of them. As the turn near Metaire Rd came I realized, so I thought, they’d altered from the agreed upon course; none the matter, mile one was coming and Siri shared the pace was 14’05”–keep pushing. The next turn came and the straight away betrayed the gazelles’ course altering—vindication…and time to eat!
It was close to mile two before I’d catch them and just before the feast, the gazelle known as Charmin confessed their TWO dastardly deeds. Another ruck will be required to know how YHC’s pace is impacted as a gazelle.
Thanks for the new pace, gazelles. COT.
