With that quote from Mayhem, we clearly had different goals in the gloom yet we shared the win against the battle of 15 degrees, seeking improvement.
Tag: Vagabond
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The Seven – from Fracsac
7 HIMs posted to the Renni to see what YHC had in store. Shovel flag planted, brief disclaimer given and the warmup facing the bacon began where Star Wars references were in full force. #IYKYK
Thang One – Stations
LBCs
Jump rope
Sweetness toss
Big boi sit-ups
Kettlebell swings
Freddie Mercs
Burpees x 12 timerThang Two
Frisbee run around NOMA. Last man to front with frisbee then throw to last man. A drop is a roll of the beat down die.
Pax getting too good at frisbee. Only one drop, so next round is 3 passes per run to front. The mere thought of such a feat brought severe anxiety to the pax and there were many drops, hence several rolls and several sets of exercises.Final Thang
Back of NOMA for the Wapner!
8 count Body Builders x 10
30 second rest
8 count Body Builders x 10
2 pax given the opportunity to forgo final round if they catch and throw frisbee 15 yards.
8 count body builders x 10Finish with Sunday Mornings
Back to the Flag for COT
NMM
YHC signed up to Q late Saturday and had no idea what to do. Leading is never easy but it’s always rewarding.
Step up, Sign Up, and Lead! We have an incredibly supportive group of men!
It’s hot and humid, so stay hydrated!
SYITG
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OYO – from Charmin
7 started with 7 finishing.
Kennah Brah hit the inclines. YHC rucked the neighborhood. Runners did whatever they do and Rou kept his Knees over his Toes proving his consistency and commitment.
Thumb War even found some golf balls.
COT we prayed for colleagues experiencing change and gratefulness for new life.
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Making Progress on the Posterier Chain – from Triple Shift
I hadn’t Q’d in sometime so when I was called out to lead the men of the Renaissance, I gladly stepped up. Ever since my first few workouts in 2014, I recognized that almost everyone in the F3 Nation is always doing some sort of vertical or horizontal press. Think overhead presses or Carolina Dry Docks and think Merkins. Ever since my first Red Hot Chili Pepper routine (20 decline merkins IC, 20 triceps dip IC, 20 Incline Merkins, and 20 Step Ups IC and then decrease to 15 reps, 10 reps and then 5 reps), I’ve been a little turned off on all the push type exercises. Well, that would change today.
Warmarama – 10 LSS IC, 10 Arm Circles (forward and backward) IC, 10 Open the gate IC, 10 LS Merkins IC, 10 LS Parker Peters IC, and 10 LS Peter Parkers IC. Too much chatter and strange noises from Vagabond and Fracsac which almost threw me off my game.
After the warmups farmers carry the dumbbells, kettlebells and sandbag and head to the foundry about a 1/3 mile away. I heard Wapner comment on the obvious that we would have to carry all the weights back to the starting point. Which I said, “That is the point of the workout.”
THE THANG
At the foundry, I told the PAX that we will work on the posterior chain so there would be a vertical pull (pull ups), a horizontal pull (2 handed body row or single arm bent over row), Bulgarian split squats (glutes), and then single leg deadlifts (hinge for glutes and hamstrings). After much chatter about the word posterior and other definitions that I threw out, I gave them instructions.5 pull ups
10 two handed body rows or 10 single arm (each arm) bent over rows
15 Bulgarian Split Squats each leg. The top of the back foot needs be flat behind you on a bench and the front foot need to be in front of the knee.
20 single leg deadlifts with a weight in one hand.
Hold a superman for the six
I was hoping that we could do 5 rounds but only could muster 3 because of all the mumble chatter from the PAX and the form policing by me. Thumb War tried to hide by being far away, but I caught him.Head to the back of the museum for a 10 count Jackass Webb which is 10 burpees IC and 20 donkey kicks. Finish up with one Sunday Morning and head back to the flag with all the weights.
I closed us out in a BOM (increased my testosterone) with a petition to God to give us the opportunities to be courageous, the opportunities to practice patience, the opportunities to lead our families and communities in humility. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers with all the family drama and business challenges that I am going through! Praying that God’s will be done!
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Mixed Bag – from Kenna Brah
Running,rucking, R2R Training, KOT
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Workout dedicated to Army Sgt Bryan Cooper Mount – from Pool Boy
It was a great way to start the day with 2 FNG’s showing up. Reminder to all, the importance of introducing new men to our group.
Quick warmups of Grass Grabbers, Abe Vigoda’s and Arm Circles.
Thang:
In keeping up with Mr. Rogers theme, we did a half Murph dedicated to Army Sergeant Bryan Cooper Mount. He was killed July 21, 2020 in Eastern Syria. He was a husband, son, brother, and leader who was adored by everyone who knew him.In no particular order and done individually:
4 laps around track=1 mile
50 pullups
100 merkins
150 squats
Finish with 4 laps or whatever you have left in you.Mary back at the flag.
Credit to Vagabond for the new FNG names. Welcome Crackspread and Little Mermaid.
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Mothership 2024-06-01 – from Catfish
Conditions – Warm & Wet
The Thang
Quick Mosey over to the peristyle for a warmup:
Hip Circles (clockwise) x 5 (in cadence)
Hip Circles (counterclockwise) x 5 (in cadence)
Abe Vigodas x 10 (in cadence)
Grass Grabber x 10 (in cadence)
Imperial Walkers x 20 (in cadence)
Mountain Climbers x 20 (in cadence)
Merkins x 10 (in cadence)
Peter Parker Peters x 20 (in cadence)
8-Count Bodybuilders x 10 (in cadence)Everyone grabbed a column and held a People’s Chair for a round of Bat Wings :
Forward Arm Circles x 20 (in cadence)
Backward Arm Circles x 20 (in cadence)
Overhead Claps x 20 (in cadence)
Seal Claps x 20 (in cadence)
Moroccan Night Clubs x 20 (in cadence)Did a round of donkey kicks (x 15 in cadence) to finish up the leg burn, then took a mosey over to the garden area my the sculpture garden fence for:
Alternating leg step-ups (8-count) x 20 (in cadence)
Irkins x 20 (in cadence)
Bulgarian Split Squats x 20 (in cadence)
Derkins x 20 (in cadence)
Bulgarian Split Squats (other leg) x 20 (in cadence)Continued the mosey toward the foundry. Stopped at a hill along the way for:
V-Ups x 20 (in cadence)
Big Boys x 20 (in cadence)
Hello Dollies x 20 (in cadence)Finished the mosey to the foundry and then grabbed a quarter murph. After this, grabbed two rounds of a Merkin Ring of Fire (base position – plank), two round of a Jump Squat Ring of Fire (base position – Al Gore), and Two rounds of a V-Up Ring of Fire (base position – on back, legs 12” off ground).
Moseyed over to the Museum west side steps for:
Calf Raises x 20 (in cadence)
Side Leg Lifts (left leg) x 10 (in cadence)
Side Leg Lifts (right leg) x 10 (in cadence)Back to flag for COT, coffee afterwards @ PJ’s.
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The Laredo Redux – from Fracsac
The Site Q at El Diablo has set the precedence to have a hero WOD to honor those who have paid the ultimate price. After a brief disclaimer and a warmup, YHC complied with the following:
6 rounds for time
24 air squats
24 push-ups
24 walking lunges
400m run
With about 10 minutes remaining, move to the parking lot for burpee broad jumps and some Mary.COT
NMM
The Laredo
While serving in Afghanistan, Army Staff Sgt. Edwardo Loredo died on June 24, 2010, when insurgents attacked with an IED. Loredo previously served in Iraq. Hence the 6/24.
The pax crushed it with time left over. They had the choice of bear crawl between burpees or burpee broad jumps. Roughly about 15 or so completed.
Unbeknownst to YHC, this WOD was completed a few weeks ago. We honored this fallen warrior twice.
SYITG
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Rock It, Rock It Real Good – from Fracsac
Conditions: 77 degrees with 86% humidity
11 pax total with 3 splitting off for KnOT’s.
Walk backwards on the track. I read over the weekend it’s good for you.
Mosey to the rock pile for the warmup. Usual stuff finishing with 10 Catalina Wine Mixers IC.
Partner up and grab one rock, a big one. Pax 1 rifle carry while pax 2 does 5 ‘mericans and 5 squats then run to flapjack rock.
Return the big rock and grab a regular rock, partner stuff is over. Head to the parking lot.
Starting at one end using the parking lines as guides, do 5 curls, then run to gym for 5 burpees. Run back to rock and move one parking line closer. Increase by 5 curls each time up to 30.Head to pavilion for OP, Rows, step ups, dips, and some rock calf raises.
Return the rocks, bear crawl for about a minute, then return to flag.
CoT
NMM
Humidity is back
Scantron convinced me walking backwards is good for the legs by putting it on the internet. Everything on the internet is true.SYITG
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Modified Murph – from Thumb War
Warmup:
SSH
Low slow squats
Grass grabbers
Arm circles F & B
Seal claps
MNC
Peter Parkers
Mountain climbersOriginal plan was to run 2 laps around the track, but since the gate was locked we moseyed the outer path the long route to the new playground equipment.
There we partnered up for a half Murphy and modified some.
Collectively in total with your partner:
50 pull ups
100 push ups
150 Air squats
200 LBC’sRules were that you could give your partner a spot for pull ups, but during the other exercises, you had to be either planking or super manning while the other worked.
This went quicker than I expected so we added a round of Bench dips IC.
We then concluded the Murph with a run to the rock pile where each person got a rock for the following:
2 rounds –
1st round:
20 Curls
20 Thrusters
20 Rows2nd round:
10 Curls
10 Thrusters
10 RowsWe add got on our sixes for presses with our rocks until I was told we were approaching 6:15 so we wrapped up and got back to the flag for COT.
Enjoyed leading as I continue to be more consistent and accurate with my counts. Thanks Mr. Rodgers for asking me to lead and thanks for encouraging the fallen warrior inspired workouts.
Shocker. I’m I had some music critics in the Pax. Bogey called a skip for penalty burpees. Hopefully Mahatma has learned more about New Orleans’ own Grammy award winning Jon Batiste.