Conditions: 76 degrees, Humidity 83%, Wind 6 MPH from the SSW. Sunrise 0613.
Pax: Ole Crooked Letter and Me.
Warm-up: SSH x 31, IW x 20, DQ x 10, Peter Parker x 15, LSS x 15, Parker Peter x 15, Grass
Grabbers x 10 (we didn’t clap because we aren’t 4th grade school girls at recess), Arm Circles (Forward x 15, Backerds x 15)
The Thang:
I knew the numbers would be low at El Diablo today. Too many Puddins thinking they need to rest up for the Gnarly Nutria. So I figured today would be a good day to experiment. Last night I came up with an idea. What if I take two simple exercises and combine them in a way that’s never been done before. Would the results be explosive, like throwing a chuck of sodium into a tub of water?
In actuality, what happened during the 10 minutes after the warm-up was both fantastic and horrifying. It’s as if Hand Grenada and I stumbled upon nuclear fission. It came close to killing us, but we think we survived…we will see what happens later today. We aren’t sure what to do with our invention. Do we share it with the world? It could be the greatest thing that ever happened to F3. But what if it falls into the wrong hands? Can you imagine what would happen if some deranged sadist like Catfish or Jingle Vader got a hold of this? Or worse yet, some bumbling fool like Rudy tries to use it. And please help us if the LVCC sniffs it….imagine that scene in 2001: A Space Odyssey with the monkeys and the monolith. That could destroy F3. For now, Hand Grenada and I have determined that we should not give this information to anyone. It’s too dangerous. This exercise shall remain classified.
After aforementioned explosion, we moseyed to the rock pile where for some 3-6-3 exercises……3 super slow counts, 6 regular cadence counts, ending with 3 super slow counts.
• Squats sin roca
• Shoulder Presses
• Squats con roca
• Merkins
Then to the playground for a round 3-6-3 pull-ups
Then to the wall for a round of 3-6-3 shoulder taps with the left hand and a round with the right hand.
Back to the VF for some stretches (triceps, chest, hamstrings) and COT
NMM:
• Triple Shift has been on me because all I do is run. Every time I see him it’s the same question…”So…. Are you lifting any or just running?” I hear ya Triple. So, taking his encouraging words to heart, I thought today would be a good opportunity to get in some strength training. After the exercise that I can’t talk about, my arms will probably be permanently jacked. I may never have to work them out again. Only time will tell, but this may have solved my problem.
• I am worried about Hand Grenada. His arms were already pretty jacked. We may have over done it for him. Can you imagine if Gabby had been at this workout? He would never find a shirt with sleeves large enough. All of his suits would get the Belichick treatment. Could he walk into board meetings at GNO, Inc. with his sleeves cut off? See why I can’t share this workout…..man I hope Hand Grenada is okay. If he survives, it will probably help him. He’s in medical sales. I’ve seen the women that go into pharmaceutical sales. The men are definitely at a disadvantage. Looking like a Chippendales dancer will probably help him out.
• The 3-6-3 workout is a reminder of the Glory Days of the Gnarly Nutria. It was introduced at the Birdcage a week after the World beat Uptown 363-360 at the second annual GN. #NeverForget. The humiliation the Uptown felt doing that workout also lead to a 2nd World victory at GN III. But it’s been dark times for the World ever since the Northshore got too big for their britches and decided to go it alone. Here’s to a return to the glory days.
