F3 New Orleans

Author: Da Parish

  • First Q at the Mountain

    YHC texted the planned QIC, Tinkles, last night requesting the Q for Wolfpack Mountain.  YHC was on the schedule prior to Halloween and was unable to fulfill his duties.  This seemed like a good make-up date.  Tinkles humbly obliged and the Downpainment was underway.

    W/U

    • Mosey down the neutral ground to Walnut and cross over.  Double back to Cowen Cir and find some real estate in front of the steps.   5 laps, with up & down being 1 lap.   Since we could not get in to Tulane, Mosey over to Loyola to find Jesus.
    • SSH IC x 25
    • AC IC x 10, Reverse x 10
    • Peter Parker IC x 10
    • Parker Peter IC x 10
    • IW IC x 10
    • HB IC x 10
    • JL IC x 10
    • Mosey to the Mountain

    The Thang

    • COP – Merkins IC x 10, Plank Jack IC x 10, Squats IC x 15
    • Partner Up
      • PAX 1 completes a lap up the mountain and down the stairs
      • PAX 2 completes the COP at each landing until PAX 1 catches him, then switch
      • Complete the COP until you reach the top of the mountain, and your partner meets you there.
    • LBC x 30
    • Alabama Prom Date x 10 on each side. (1 legged wife pleaser)
    • Mosey to the Flag

    Counterama, Namerama, COT

    Announcements – Holy Name Fair this weekend.  Poboy Fest this Sunday, Son of a Saint will be the benefactor.

    Prayer – The health of Supreme Court Justice RBG, The victims of CA mass shooting, and tolerance of our fellow Americans & fellow man.

    Thank you for the opportunity to lead.  SYITG

    Da Parish

  • Stiffler’s Mom Has Got It Going On

     

    Stiffler’s mom was wet that day…real wet.   Plenty of men would’ve been scared away, but not two brave soles (pun intended).   Mariah and YHC waited in their respective vehicles until the safety in numbers could be established.   The PAX gave the other regulars the benefit of the doubt, but at 5:32 the beat down could wait no longer.  Mariah being a 9min/mi man, and YHC being a 10+min/mi man decided to set a pushing 9:50 pace down St. Charles Ave. to Napoleon and back down Magazine.  The 4.65 mi run provided for plenty of great mumble chatter and 2nd F.   The rain was hardly an issue when amongst comrades.

    Thanks are given to the Sky Q that no one was knifed, and writing the BB has been YHC’s pleasure.

    SYITG

     

  • Presidential Fitness Test

    WHISTLE*  Gather up Gentlemen!  My name is Coach Da Parish and I will be your F3 Physical Education Instructor this morning.   I expect everyone to work hard enough to exceed their own expectations while maintaining your own physical health.   Feel free to modify on your own.  WHISTLE*  Mosey with me!

    W/U

    • SSH X 25
    • AV X 25
    • HB x 25
    • SG X 10 (Each arm)
    • MC X 25

    Mosey to the Foundry – Our great President, Ronald Regan, along with the Predetor himself, Arnold Schwartzenegger, care enough about you to demand physical excellence.  Now, why is this test important?  America needs warriors to fight the evil of communism.  Today that battle begins with basic exercises; the Shuttle Run, the Little Baby Crunch, the Pull Up, and the Merkin followed by the Mile Run.  You will have 1 minute to complete as many reps as possible.

    The Thang

    • 1 min AMRAP
      • Shuttle Run
      • LBCs
      • Pull Ups
      • Merkins
    • Baton Death March around the parade ground track

    Now that our physical test has been completed, please form a line in order of completed pull ups.   Ever other man shall be your team mate for a game of Ultimate Frisbee.  Each time a team turns over the disc, they shall be penalized with 2 burpees.   Should you allow the other team to score, you shall be penalized with 5 Eight count body builders.  (The final score of the game would be 9-1; shirts defeating the skins).

    WHISTLE* Mosey back to the flag for Counterama, Namearama, Annoucements, and COT.  Welcome Earmuffs (FNG) and Tiny Dancer (F3 Nashville).

    Gentlemen, it’s been an honor to lead you!

    Coach Da Parish

     

    Mole Skin – Here’s the benchmarks for the Presidential Fitness Award.

    http://www.vcs.net/uploaded/athletics/Presidential_Testing_Standards.html?1442249271749

  • 610 Coastie

    YHC has been having frequent knee pain since the Gnarly Nutria victory, self diagnosed Patellofemoral Syndrome.  Most doctors call for RICE (rest, ice, compress, elevate); YHC is trying MICE (movement, ice, compress, elevate).   Rather than pounding the pavement, it was time to get back in the saddle.   Through the technological miracle of GroupMe, YHC put out a call for cyclist to join him at the 610 stomp for a bike ride.

     

    Heisenberg would lead out the runners while YHC would lead the ride.  Only one PAX would answer the call and that was enough.  Amnesia showed up on none other than an BCBS NOLA Blue Bike.   YHC was mounted on his Trianthlon Bike and thought for sure that Amensia would be left in the dust.   Little did YHC know that this PAX could ride!

    The Ride – 11.25mi, 39:15, Avg Speed 17.2 mph.

  • Try Something New – 2 Year Anniversary

    2 Years ago, YHC arrived in the gloom of City Park at the suggestion of a work colleague. Little did YHC know that he was going to be embraced by fellow men and begin a journey to become a High Impact Man.   F3 took this Sad Clown out of his regular routine of pumping dollars into the gym, living the POGO40, and letting his Jester rule his life.  This was because YHC decided to TRY SOMETHING NEW; take the DRP.  Too many times we are scared by the unknown  that we deny ourselves the possibility of something we may enjoy.   Today, YHC remade the commitment he made 2 years ago and decided to try something new.   Rock City is the not the home AO for YHC.  What better way to take the DRP than to sign up to Q.

    During YHC’s Sad Clown days, he had a subscription to Men’s Health Magazine. In an effort to give the PAX a Downpainment, YHC skimmed the dusty magazines for Rock City inspiration.  While there was a lot of great information, there were also some exercises that should be put back on the shelf.

    Disclaimer; Mosey to rocks

    W/U – 1 mi. AMRAP each exercise

    • Squats
    • Merkins
    • Mountain climbers
    • V-ups
    • Split squats (:30 per leg)
    • SSH
    • Plank
    • Single Wife Pleaser (:30 per leg)
    • Burpees

    Grab a rock

    • Lunge & Twist x 20 paces
    • Curls, Press, Carry x 20 paces
    • Rinse & Repeat

    Mosey to the Pavilion

    • 10 IC Incline Bench, Military Press, Merkins
    • 10 IC Tricep Extensions, Bicep Curls, Rows
    • 10 IC Goblet Squats, Bulgarian Split Squats, Rock Swings

    Partner up

    • Big Boy Sit ups x 10 (each)
    • Standing Torso Twist x 10
    • Plank Combo x 10

    Mosey Back to the Rocks (Time toTSN)

    • Over – Under x 10 – Stand back to back with your partner and pass the rock over head, then bend down and pass it through your legs. This received quite a bit of Mumble chatter, but here we have Bogey & Wall Eye with excellent form.

    • 20 IC Merkins
    • Mosey to the Flag

    Counterama, Namerama,

    Announcements – Pelicanman Duathlon, New Kenner AO

    Ball of Man thanking the Sky Q for the gift of today, the opportunity presented by F3, request for strength, and the Serenity Prayer.

    Thank you for the opportunity to lead,

    Da Parish

  • Orange Beach Beatdown

    YHC put out via GroupMe & Twitter that he’d be in Orange Beach for some family vacay.  Tinkles answered the call and an AO was established at the foot of the Perdido Pass Bridge.

    Warm Up

    • Wide leg stretch, right side, left side
    • SSH
    • HB
    • MC

    The Thang

    • Mosey about 1.5mi over the bridge to the AL Point East/FL Point State Park.
    • Dora 1-2-3 using the pier to the sand as the timer.
      • 100 Merkins
      • Climb the life guard stand 200 times
        • Audible: make that 100
      • 100 more Merkins
      • 300 LBC
    • Right Leg Step Ups
    • Left Leg Step Ups
    • Dips
    • Mosey back across the bridge

    Thank you for keeping me accountable.

  • Beatdown Fit for a King

    This sure was one of the Gloomiest days in 1977.  The day that would be the last full day in the life of Elvis Aaron Presley.  Known as the King of Rock & Roll, his music would shape the lives of Americans today.  Today, his music would put 10 PAX into shape.

    W/U

    • SSH x 30
    • IW x 25
    • HB x 25
    • SG x 20
    • MC x 25
    • JL x 10

    The Thang

    • Get Your Kicks on Route 66 – Travel down the Roosevelt Mall in your Pink Cadillac.  Stop at each bench for a Squat (but don’t stay there as long as Elvis did) and increase your count by 1 with every bench.
    • Elvis the Pelvis whiskey dicked nothing.  He went Balls To The Wall in every aspect of life, especially on stage.  BTTW while the PAX goes down the line.  State your F3 name, Year of Birth, Favorite Elvis Song.
    • One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, NOW GO CAT GO!  Mosey to the steps of NOMA for a new favorite routine created by YHC called Blue Suede Shoes.  1 Burpee, 2 Merkins, 3 Squats, 25 Rocky Balboas.
    • An Elvis show would not be complete without a tribute to America.  Head to the fountain for our very own Merkin Trilogy IC.  10 Irkins, 10 Derkins, 10 Merkins
    • Blue Suede Shoes again followed by an intermission water break (HYDRATE)
    • Elvis was well known for his manly figure, which he kept with a strict regiment of Karate.  Head back to the fountain for Step Ups, but be sure to include a kick at the top (grunt optional).

    Mary

    • Picture a black screen.  A light comes shines on a tall slender handsome man.  He has jet black hair, soft blue eyes, skin so smooth you’d swear that he’d shaved with the legendary Excalibur.  In his hand is a silver microphone with a cord that seems to disappear in to the nothingness, but in your mind you know that mic is plugged directly into your senses.   The music starts to play and the angelic figure, dawned with a white suit and red ascot, begins to sing.  You’ve forgotten who you are, where you are, who your with and what you’re doing.  The only thing you know is lit up in front of you in bright shinning red letter, ELVIS.   On your six for ABC’s.  Spell ELVIS PRESLEY with your legs on the Q’s count.
    • Elvis is called the King of Rock & Roll, but in truth; he’s the god.  I found this routine in the Exercon. “An ab exercise done in a 1:4 ratio. 1 big boy sit up to 4 American Hammers (Russian Twist). Try to get 10:40 before Merlot comes.”

    Counterama, Name-o-rama, Announcements, COT

    • Guidosportif is hosting the annual Elvis Lives Run at the Rivershack, tomorrow 8/16/18 at 7:00pm.
    • Mambi is hiring sales positions.  Contact for details.

    Thank you for the opportunity to lead, Thank You Very Much

    Da Parish

  • The Privateer’s Revenge

    YHC sent our feelers via GroupMe about swimming some laps at 0800 this morning.   That is the earliest time the NORD pools open.   Due to the new management at UNO, the pool is no longer free and no long available at 0530.   As we like to say in F3, modify if needed.

    The Thang

    • w/u – 500 Free with as little stoppage as possible
    • 150 Free Zipper Drill
    • 125 Free 3-6-3 Drill
    • 10 Rower Sit ups + 100 Free x 7
    • 200 Free c/d
    • 50 Breast c/d

    NMM:  For those PAX looking for a low impact (on your knees) workout, let me know your availability to swim.  There are several NORD pool around the City; indoor pools in the Lower 9th & Armstrong Park open at 0800, and the outdoor pool at Audubon Park at 0800.   If any PAX are interested in competing in a Triathlon, Mahatma Ice & I are looking at the Sugarman  Triathlon on 10/7/18 (500m/15mi/5K) and there is a Duathlon as well (2.7mi/15mi/5K).

    SYITG,

    Da Parish

     

  • 610 Stomp #147

    Who’s the Q today?  Nobody?!  You can take it.

    Hill route 3.5mi run.   North on Marconi, East on Zachary Taylor Dr., South on Henry Thomas Dr., East on to the Festival Grounds Path, North on Wisner, around to Zachary Taylor, South on Henry Thomas, West on Palm Dr to the Practice Track.   Run to Threshold on the straightaways and recover on the turns for 2 laps.   Mosey to the Flag.

    Seal the Deal w/ 10 Burpees OYO

    Mary

    • LBCs x 25
    • AH x 25
    • Cruchy Frogs x 15
    • Weezy Jefferson w/ a slow drop x 25
    • Penguins x 25

    Counterama, Namerama, Annoucements, COT.

    Thank you for the opportunity to lead,

    Da Parish

  • And the Tony for the best use of Musicals in a Q goes to….

    Due to some over-excitement to hit the “snooze” button, YHC was a couple of minutes late w/ the F3 Flag and to his own Q.  Thanks to the miracle of GroupMe & Mumblechatter, YHC was able to give directions to the PAX who would be lost w/out him.  When YHC arrived, the PAX had already begun the w/u at the Practice Track while also going over the command instructions for those who have yet to Q.

    W/U

    • SSH
    • AC (led by Mambi)
    • Windmills/Abe Vigodas/Don Quixotes (led by Pai Gow)
    • IW x 20
    • MC x 20
    • JL x 15

    Head to Roosevelt Mall for some Route 66

    • Starting w/ the first bench to your left, do 5 Irkins and 5 Derkins; run to the next bench and increase the reps by 1; proceed all the way down the mall. Total Irkin/Derkin count 81 each.

    Mosey to the left wall of NOMA

    • Hold the People’s Chair while each PAX names his favorite Musical Artist/Band, Favorite Broadway Musical, First Concert Attended.   T-Claps to some of those favs & first including Elvis Presley, Wicked, Cowboy Mouth, West Side Story, and the Cars.

    Mosey to the Foundry & partner up for AMRAP; while we pay tribute to some of the Best Musical Tony winners w/in the past few years.

    1. “Disappear” from Dear Evan Hansen – ~.25 Mile Run at your 1mi pace.  (This is the count)
    2. “Falling Slowly” from Once – Negative Pull Ups or Pull Up w/ a :03 down motion
    3. “Sex Is In the Heel” from Kinky Boots – Calf Raises
    4.  “All-American Prophet” from The Book of Mormon – Merkins
    5.  “My Shot” from Hamilton – Bobby Hurleys

    Mosey back to the Flag

    Counterama, Namerama, Announcements, Intentions, COT

    Thank you for the opportunity to lead,  SYITG,

    Da Parish