F3 New Orleans

Tag: Kenna Brah

  • Running and rucking – from Kenna Brah

    Same as title

  • I HATE the Cold, Madoff Made Me Do It – from Bolt

    YHC felt bad for fartsacking Monday and for not “Doing Hard Things” Tuesday so I put the word out on Slack that I HATE the cold BUT if I was the Q I’d HAVE to post which spurred Madoff to HC in the brutal cold as penance for missing a week+. My fate was sealed—I USE to like you, Madoff!

    I decided on a simple plan the night before to combat the likelihood that thinking too much about a sub freezing BD would lead me to fartsack.

    5 pax, including Thibodeaux DR from Memphis, immediately departed the flag via mosey to JPAX, requisite opening song in tow, so a less windy warmorama could ensue. Along the way Hawg jumped in and immediately regretted his decision to leave the comfort of Pontiff for ANOTHER BD featuring the disastrous playlist that has become part of the Bolt 3M promise.

    Warmorama of the usual with some Tie Fighters and open/close the gates thrown in to warm up and lengthen cold muscles for what lay/lie (Hawg???) ahead plus a couple sets of 5 burpees OYO sprinkled in (it is MABA Month after all). This pleased the pax; I could tell by their adoring groans.

    The Thang: Partner DORA-100 squats, 200 burpees (did I mention MABA?), 300 Compound Ws

    Luckily we finished early and the pax seemed overjoyed with the call to circle up with me to continue with IW x10 IC followed by, wait for it…5 burpees OYO, then on to OH claps x10 IC, then 5 burpees OYO (sheer exuberance at this point). Quick check of time…move to the concrete blocks for 5 burpees OYO before tricep dips IC x 20 although KennaBrah tried to call time half way through—something about tired, weak, blah blah blah. 5 more burpees OYO and the pax reached a fever pitch. KnOT walk back to flag and still a couple minutes to kill for what else? 5 burpees OYO with still time left, followed by a 10-count from KB that was more like speed auctioneering so 5 more burpees OYO and a request for another 10-count; this one was normal pace and right as YHC was ready for 5 more burpees…time. The pax were disappointed…COT.

  • 10 10 10 – from Kenna Brah

    Braving a sullen forecast, 5 sturdy HIMs appeared and were anxious to get moving.

    Mosey’d to a windless space, we started on 10 things 10 times. Mahatma’s favorite.
    10 reps of each, standard 4 ct.
    IMPERIAL WALKERS
    HAND RELEASE MERKINS
    PETER PARKER
    FREDDIE MERCS
    LBC
    FLUTTER KICKS 4ct
    LOW SLOW SQUATS
    BONNIE BLAIRS 2/1

    After rnd 1, Booboo lead us on a chase to find PVC, not finding him, we resumed on the playground and added 10 burpees after each round. Thanks Frac!!

    We only made 6 rnds, but it was vigorous!!

    COT, exhortation to contact absent PAX MEMBERS

  • Crabby Timers – from Mayhem

    Pool Boy originally had the Q. I don’t recall the excuse… he either had a family obligation or wanted to sleep in due to the 5% chance of a light mist. YHC arrived early to setup the cones.

    Disclaimer included the option to either push yourself or KnOT this morning.

    As soon as our feet hit the track for a mosey, the mumblechatter began as Q was reminded that The Uptowner is supposed to avoid running. Luckily, the Q didn’t care.

    250M mosey
    Warmorama: AV, GG, HB, PPP, MC, CC (crab cakes, a new fan favorite), SSH

    Thang 1: Coin Flip
    3 minute timer
    5 merkins / 10 LBCs
    Keep repeating till time is up

    Mosey to the north endzone

    Thang 2: Route 66 – 66 Route
    Normal Route 66 except there are two exercises at each cone counting opposite.
    Mode of transportation alternating between bear crawl and crab walk.

    Bear crawl to first cone (10 yds), 1 burpee and 11 big boys
    Crab walk to second cone (10 yds) 2 burpees and 10 big boys
    Etc. for 11 cones ending with 11 burpees and 1 big boy

    Mosey to midfield

    Thang 3: Individual Medley
    Swimming has 4 strokes; we performed 4 exercises
    6 rounds of 90 seconds (though YHC cheated and cut time short on first few rounds), similar to an EMOM
    Rd 1: 5 each bonnie blairs, merkins, monkey humpers, SSH
    Rd 2: 6 each bonnie blairs, merkins, monkey humpers, SSH
    Rd 3: 7 each bonnie blairs, merkins, monkey humpers, SSH
    Rd 4: 8 each bonnie blairs, merkins, monkey humpers, SSH
    Rd 5: 9 each bonnie blairs, merkins, monkey humpers, SSH
    Rd 6: 10 each bonnie blairs, merkins, monkey humpers, SSH

    Mary: flutter kicks, x-factor, protractor

    Back to the flag for COT

    Counterama – 13 strong
    Namerama
    Announcements: run cajun run, wild west relay, norwegian foot march
    Intentions: Schaff family, Wedding Planner’s daughter, Fast Tax’s daughter, Scantron’s nephew, Bogey’s co-worker, safety and warmth during the arctic blast

    First time being the Q twice in one week. The more you do it, the more comfortable and enjoyable it becomes. Let’s fill the Q sheet!

    SYITG

  • 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.

  • Like a Virgin – from Space Cowboy

    Thankful for the opportunity to be VQ and I am looking forward as Q for future beat downs. We even had a special “Uptown” guest @gabrielle who EH’d and brought me in as a FNG at KennaRidge back on Nov 15. I appreciate all of the support.

    Started on time with Disclaimer
    Mosey to playground
    Special guest was late so burpees x3 for all PAX

    Warmerama IC
    Slow Squats x 10
    High Knees x 15
    Toy Soldiers x 10
    Forward lunges x 10
    Forward Circles x 15
    Backward Circles x15
    Seal Claps x 10
    Chinooks x15
    Hillbilly’s x10
    Plank Walk Outs x5

    Mosey to JPAX
    Round 1 – 6 min AMRAP
    Merkins x 12
    Dips x 12
    Shoulder Taps x12
    Burpees x 12
    Run up JPAX stairs down ramp

    Round 2 – 6 min AMRAP
    Air squats x 12
    Forward lunges x12
    Box jumps x12
    Mountain Climbers x12
    Run up JPAX stairs down ramp

    Round 3 – 4 min AMRAP
    Dips x12
    Box jumps x12
    Shoulder taps x12
    Air squats x12
    Run around JPAX pebble pond

    Mosey back to Playground
    Superman with Extensions x10
    Peter Parkers x10
    Parker Peters x10
    Captain Thors x10

    Round of Mary: Crunchy frog; Tin Snips; BBSU; Penguins; Reverse planks with leg lifts; 3 count plank holds; wife pleasers

    COT
    Announcements
    Intentions: Wedding Planner’s daughter, Big Willie’s mom, War Eagle’s new baby daughter
    Prayer

  • Do Hard Things? – from Hawgcycle

    I left my house this morning in the cold rain. I was greeted at a flooded Pontiff Playground by Frac, Kenner Bruh, and Mambi. KB and Mambi Rucked. Frac and I did an 800 meter warm-up followed by five 800 meter repeats. Frac prayed us out

    Later this morning a separate group of F3 guys are meeting at CCs, layered in warm, dry cloths sipping steaming hot lattes as the study the book Do Hard Things. Let’s hope they learn something.

  • Around DaHeartened by the enthusiastic showing of faithful HIM’s, YHC lead the PAX on a bisk mosey to the RockPile for Warmups SSH Imperial Walkers Side Lunge Stretch Arm Circles High Knees/ButtKickers MAIN THANG we toured the Metry Track, stopping at points of interest along the way. Start with med/large rocks #1 3 Sets 10 OHP 10 Curl 10 Row 10 SUMO Squat Leave Rocks as we found them #2 Mosey to the hill BearCrawl UP/Over 20 4ct SSH 4x Take a 30 ct while Hawg regailed us on the history of F3 in our region. #3 On stadium Seats Incline MErkins starting at 1, advance to next step 2, 3, etc all the way to the top Derkin 9,8,7 etc to the bottom 30 ct as Hawg continue to dig up treasured memories or the F3 Nola birth story. #4 At Playground 5 PULLUPS 10 L/R Step ups 3x Hawg continued …. #5 Under a shelter – using the tables On your back, legs over the edge, Low/High leg raises, 20ct People Chair on the poles, 30 sec ON the table, face down, rev leg lifts, 20 CT 3x And Hawg continued the story…. Mosey back to the flag for a short Turkish Getup lesson, then COT. Woild – from Kenna Brah

    October2014

  • What are the Knotters Doing? – from Charmin

    Warm-Up:
    The PAX gathered under the celestial canopy, eager for what awaited them in this divine workout. The QIC, filled with the spirit of fitness, kicked off the morning with a rousing pre-workout count-off that included Mambi coming in hot!

    The Thang:
    As the PAX embraced the Gloom, they embarked on a celestial journey of rucking and running and an apparently religious KnOT, fueled by the spirit of fellowship and sweat. While the Runners and Ruckers did their tasks, Scantron, inspired by some heavenly wisdom, led the knotters through a Catholic-inspired workout that left everyone questioning whether their abs had just received a blessing or a beating.

    The workout included:

    Hail Mary Half Mile:
    KnOTers circled the AO, reciting Hail Mary prayers with every step. The divine combination of cardio and prayer left the PAX feeling both uplifted and breathless.

    Confessional Crawl:
    The PAX, crawled through the sacred space, confessing their sins to the gloom above. Each confession was accompanied by a set of merkins, absolving the PAX of their earthly burdens.

    Rosary Ruck:
    PAX formed a circle, each carrying a symbolic “rosary” ruck, and took turns leading prayers while others performed lunges or squats. The beads might have been imaginary, but the burn was very real.

    Penance Plank Parade:
    The knotters formed a line, holding a plank position while confessing their workout sins. Each PAX member had to perform a penance exercise chosen by the brother to their left. It was a true test of strength, both physical and spiritual.

    Cooldown:
    After enduring the divine wrath of Scantron’s creative workout, the PAX cooled down with stretches and reflections on the spiritual journey they had just undertaken. The knotters finally rejoined the runners and ruckers and YHC closed the session with a prayer of gratitude for the strength to face the Gloom together.

    COT:
    The Circle of Trust echoed with words of encouragement, gratitude, and perhaps a few groans of sore muscles. The knotters lifted each other up, thankful for the fellowship forged in the crucible of the workout. As the sun began to pierce through the morning mist, the PAX departed, ready to face the day with the divine soreness that only an F3 workout can provide.

  • 11’s to stay warm – from PVC

    Stretch arms
    Abe vigoda
    Calf scoop
    Grass grabber
    Peter Parker
    the old man bogey
    Wife pleaser
    Flutter kicks
    imperial
    Walker

    Mosey
    Donkey kicks calf raises

    Mosey
    Dips step ups

    Mosey
    11’s Merkins bear crawl bbs lunge

    Mosey LBC

    COT