F3 New Orleans

Tag: The Architect

  • Cat Herding at El Diablo – from Fracsac

    The Double Nickel week continued with 8 Pax joining YHC.

    Hokie arrived with an FNG, adding to the already eclectic atmosphere at the flag. Thumb War was assigned to get to know the FNG throughout the workout and tell us about him at the COT.

    Disclaimer given and mosey to the field for a warmup. Lots of confusion over the Star Wars themed movements. Hand Grenada and Bogey thought they were already at coffee with all the mumble chatter. YHC was losing the pax and somewhat disappointed but faith was restored when the pax properly identified the greatest exercise ever created. YHC completely recovered with the Squat Twist. That really seemed to get Bogey back in the game. HG seemed lost, probably looking for Mayhem. Opportunity was taken to throw in some Catalina Wine Mixers. Aquanet really liked those and was telling Kilo how they truly were the 2nd best exercise. Kilo simply responded that he could fly a plane now. CWMs have that effect.

    Mosey to the corner of the field. YHC turned to see where the FNG was and realized he already shook Thumb War. He somehow sent him back to the flag. With HG looking for ghosts, The Architect was being drawn to the Bogey side. We quickly did 5 burpees at 11 different stations. Hokie pointed out that we did them at the cones and he was certain we did 55. Yes, yes we did.

    Mosey to the rock pile. YHC told the pax there was a theme coming.

    We did U-Hauls with the rock, followed by Rows. HG was mumbling to himself, the Architect and Bogey were sparring over Star Wars knowledge, and Hokie was looking for more cones. Aquanet and Kilo were making engine noises, not sure what that was about. But Thumbwar was back, which seemed to make our FNG a little disappointed.

    Mosey to the playground for Pull Ups. This was turning into Cat Herding. Somehow got the pax to do 3 rotations of 3 x pull ups with planking.

    Mosey to the KNOT steps. No sign of those guys.

    First we did Everest, which is a lunge up the step and a squat, alternating.

    Next was Elf on the Shelf.

    YHC asked for the theme.

    Burpees
    U-Hauls
    Rows
    Pull-ups
    Everest
    Elf on the Shelf

    It took a while but we got there. Mosey back to the flag for COT.

    Thumbwar did manage to get some info on the FNG. Marine Veteran and aspiring Chef. Welcome Mess Hall!!

    Thanks for joining me and for the brotherhood.

    SYITG

  • The Mogadishu Mile – from Kilo

    YHC was a bit nervous for this VQ but before the gloom came, he spent the previous night checking the Q sheet, looking up a beatdown worthy of the events of the day (asking for his FiA’s dad’s blessing). No one signed up to Q, the Pax questioned who would do it and YHC claimed it less the moment pass. The Pax were kind enough to let him VQ and offer some fraternal correction along the way.

    Disclaimer, mosey, Warm-o-rama, then the Thang:

    4 Rounds: 19 ground-to-overhead, squats, merkins, 400 meter mosey all while maintaining contact with your favorite rock.

    Finish with announcements, intentions and COT

  • A wee bit of ND – from Rudy

    Been a while since YHC had provided a history lesson on ND, and Rock City is now filled with PAX that haven’t been blessed with this knowledge yet. So its time to fill them in. Brief disclaimer and we’re off to the rocks with a few straggling PAX rolling in hot post-train.

    Temp: Too Hot, Too Humid.
    Conditions: Ground surprisingly dry after a weekend of rain

    Quick warmup of an assortment of stretch-y and low-impact stuff. Then grab a rock and head to the field. I said “surprisingly dry” earlier, but the mosey to the field did manage to find the quagmire.

    Thing 1: ND History Ladder
    5 Burpees: for Blessed Basil Moreau, founder of the Order of the Holy Cross
    Add 10 Squats: for Fr. Edward Sorin, founder of the University
    Add 15 Merkins: for Fr. Andrew Morrissey, build the Grotto
    Add 20 Curls: for Fr. William Corby, Chaplain of the Irish Brigade during the Civil War
    Add 25 Imperial Walkers: for Fr. Thomas Walsh, oversaw rebuilding of ND post Fire
    Add 30 Rows: for brand new president Fr. Robert Dowd, 2 weeks on the job
    Add 35 Hello Dolly: for long standing president Fr. Ted Hesburgh

    In between, rifle carry back and forth across the field.

    Mixed in some ND trivia whereby Wedding Planner, Hand Grenada, Mahatma and Frac all managed to lose and earn 5 Blockees for the PAX. Pool Boy correctly guessed Navy, saving everyone from 5 more.

    Thing 2: Route 88s
    Like Route 66s, but better. Plus it evokes memories of ’88, the last ND championship year. Start with 3 Thrusters at Tree 1. Add 1 at each Tree. Halfway through, in the interest of time YHC had to modify as he was never going to get all 88 Thrusters. Mr. Rodgers, though, did. With a 30 pound weight vest too.

    Return the rocks and get back to the circle in the nick of time.

    Finish with COT: count-off (15 PAX!) and Name-o-rama. Ranging in ages from 20 (Good to see you Pinewood) through 60 (Kotter for the Mutt!)

    Thanks for putting up with me!

  • Where is PiaGow?…..Bring back the Sprint – from Mahatma

    9 pax showed up in what we all thought was to be a “warm” morning – actual weather cool, windy and wet. Without the leadership of @piagow it seems the Wally Sprint is now splintered into an individual choice. Of course the renegades of KnOTs head over to their “space” – Tinder Loin was working up a sweat trying to keep pace with KennaBra and Mambi. YHC simply ran while listening to a refresher of chapter 2 of “Do hard things” as a mental prep for coffeeteria. Big Willy was out getting walked by his dog. It just ain’t the same hard nose grind PiaGow would put us through!
    COT – we added a new 4 legged friend to the circle then prayers lift up and thanks given!