F3 New Orleans

Author: Shooter

  • Return at the Gipper

    Returning to the Gipper on this Gloom without the beanies and mittens also produced the return of Grundy and Moby from IR. Welcome back F3 brothers. While the PAX on the the Northshore have many AOs to choose, if your QIC had a choice of only (1) F3 beatdown  by far the Gipper would be the selection.., As hard as the QIC try’s to tax these men when he leads, it never fails that his mission seems incomplete as the men always impress and crave more of what they came for..

    Warmarama

    15IC GM, WM, IW

    30 IC SSH, BK

    10 IC Arm circles (forward/reverse), Overhead claps

    The thang

    Moseyed  to the Taj Mahal for our first bit of action. Circled the flag pole with the PAX holding blank while each man journeyed up the steps dropped for 2 Burpees and returned. Covered regular plank as well as left and right plank until complete. Next each PAX bear crawled to the flag pole and after the ringing of the qong was sounded each PAX would complete 2 Merkins. The QIC doubled the Merkins halfway through.. Wrapped up and then moseyed to the garage top. Partnered up for the first round of suicides half and full distance while the other did LBCs. Next was Caricoas half left and half right and the same back while the other man did Bicycles, and finally we did back pedal half and turn and sprint while the others did flutter kicks..  Mixed in a few 10 counts as the QIC noticed he may have winded a few men, which on this day is a proud moment for anyone Qing this group… Next on to Tabata (American style) as one stated standard Tabata as 20 sec of work and 10 sec rest. The Q implemented 30 sec work and 10 sec rest for 2 rounds. Round 1 Merikins/Plankjacks and Round 2 Squats/Imperial walkers.. If one ever thinks 30 sec of Work can’t get you pumped or have the sweat flowing, I challenge you to a series of Tabata and promise there will be no disappointment.. With 3 mins to spare moseyed back to AO for countarama, annoucarama, COT.

    Much respect for the men working through injuries and pain on this Gloom. Shows the dedication and determination, which inspires me to work harder at each beatdown.. 👊👊

    Special thanks to Grundy for praying us out..

  • Is it really warmer away from the water?

    Three above average men converged on Captain’s Cove in search of some warmer conditions on this 10k journey. Started with a COT and off we went. Traveled north on Jackson hooking a left on the Trailhead. QIC was in search of a warm street without the wind as he realized his bare knuckles were not warming up as quickly as expected. Enjoyed a 9 min pace and some great mumble chatter along the way… Completed the trek in just under 57 min, clearly a pace that will be improved upon in the upcoming Krazy Ivan as the Northshore intends on taking home yet another trophy for the case..

    Appreciate the opportunity to lead gentleman.

  • Unusual conditions with the usual F3 Brothers at the Scramble!!

    QIC arrived on this cold and wet Gloom at the Scramble to the usual Thursday crew awaiting at the AO. After some brief chatter we jumped into the warmup.

    20SSH IC, 10 Merkin plank twist, 20WM IC Staggered Merkins 5 each side, 20BK IC T-Merkin (possible new military push-up), 20GM IC 20 Regular Merkins IC.

    The thang

    3.2 on the standard route with some nice chatter about Santa 🎅 and the joy he brought to some little ones..

    Returned with 6 min and hit the pavement for some wet Mary. 20 LBCs IC, 20FK IC, 20 Left crunch IC, 20 Right crunch IC, 20FC IC, 20LBCs IC and closed with Putin’s or American Hammers 20 IC.

    Much appreciation to the Pelican and Waterpic for posting on such an unusual Gloom, but usual  F3 brothers always post in unusual conditions…👍👊

    count off, announcements, COT

    QIC closed in prayer!!

    Thanks again for the opportunity to lead.

  • Blackjack at Grandmas House???

    Four PAX gathered at Grandmas House with the air  heavy, as if we were meeting in a smoke filled poker room at the casino. The QIC had thoughts all night of repeating a previous Super 21 beatdown delivered a few months back, but he decided we would just implement 21 troughout the beatdown instead. Having lost my father Saturday, I felt it appropriate to remember him with one of his favorite past times of playing Blackjack.. Big appreciation out to my fellow F3 brothers, who I can’t thank enough for their compassion and support in this time..

    warmarama

    21 SSH IC, 3 (8 count body builders), 21 WM IC, 6 (8 CBB), 21 IW IC, 9 (8 CBB), 21 BK IC 3 (8 CBB)

    the thang

    Moseyed to the tunnel for some Dora. Partnered up 50 Burpees, 100 Merkins, 150 Squats, 200 lunges. As one partner started the series the other moseyed down through the tunnel and up and back. Upon returning picking up the count of his partner to completion. Once complete the PAX moseyed back to the AO for some core work. One PAX held plank while the other journeyed up the steps to the top completing 21 LBCs, next 21 MC and finally finishing with 21 Peter Parker’s.

    Count off, announcements, COT

    Much appreciation to the Pelican for leading us out in prayer. Reminding us to truly remember what this season is all about..

    Always appreciate the chatter and fellowship with you men in the Gloom. Definitely sets the tone of my day and inspires me to be a reflection of what we at F3 strive to live for “Faith, Fitness, Fellowship”

    Thank you brothers for the opportunity to lead..

     

     

  • Bitter in the Gloom you say, that never matters at Gipper!!

    The regular assembly of men minus 1 (Moby) at the Gipper showed on this bitter cold Gloom. Moby did show face on the AO in the end as we missed you Brother and wish you a speedy recovery.. Men fashioning the appropriate attire of jump suits, beanies, gloves etc. would surly help the YHC to get the blood flowing and perspiration dripping. Well at least one may have thought, but as always when I lead the Gipper crew one can’t help but notice in the end that these men will gobble up whatever you throw at them and ask for seconds.. 👊

    warmarama

    20 IC GM 5merkins, 20 IC WM 5merkins, 20 IC BK 5merkins, 20 IC HK 5merkins, 20 SSH 5merkins.

    the thang

    Moseyed to the Taj Mahal upon arrival utilized the parking post for some toe taps to 10 sprint across to other side and 10 PJ R/R, 10 Squats sprint across and 10 Lunges R/R, 20 LBCs sprint across 20 MC. Mosey to the flag in front for 4 mins of plank front, left, right, and back with the PAX circled up calling a count to 60 with each position. Mosey to the parking garage and partner up man at the bottom does IW while other man lunge walks forward halfway up the ramp at which point the lunge wall reverses for the other half backwards and the other man does Hillbillies. Upon partner reaching the second floor we continued to partner with a man doing pull-ups on the rats ledge while the other sprints halfway across then Caricoas the other half and sprints back half and Caricoas other side half. Next partner does 8 man bodybuilders while the other back pedals half and then turns and sprints back pedals half and then sprints to return. Moseyed to the courthouse staying partnered one did Freak nasties while the other Rockeyed to the top dropping for 15 Merkins and the partner at the bottom switching to box jumps on the benches R/R. Moseyed to the flag for some Mary, all IC to 20 FK, Hello dollies, and Rosalitas.

    Count off, announcements, COD

    Appreciate Tanked up (Franky C) 👋👋 praying us out..

     

    Always motivated by the can do of you men at the Gipper..

    Thanks for the lead

  • 4 Above average men converge on the Scramble!!

    While wet and cold, the Scramble still produced 4 “Above average men” to start the Gloom.. YHC arrived to the sights of the Pelican as he planted the flag at the AO, and as I turned around one noticed the knewly crowned feature movie star F3 champion  Captain Sparkles walking from the shadows. We began the journey down the routine path for 3.2 miles with the rain coming down in spurts with some good mumble chatter. Upon returning we noticed a vehicle traveling through the parking lot. Welcome Backdraft, better late than never. We had 15 mins remaining so we Moseyed to the monkey bars for some descending pull-ups 10,8,6,4,2 with core in between sets IC PJ 20, IC MC 20, IC PP 20, IC Parker P 20 and finished with IC PJ 20. Moseyed back to the flag and performed IC IW 20 and closed the Gloom with IC Merkins 20.

    Count off, announcements and COT

    Appreciate Captain taking us out in prayer!!

    Always a pleasure leading above average on an above average Gloom👊👍!!

  • 2 perspectives are always better than 1!!

    The Milestone Marsh proved to provide the QIC with a new perspective on the seasonal decorating options that one should consider. After spending most of the day before decorating, I was definitely open to suggestions. Bushwacker informed the PAX that a strand on the left and the right of the facia can be left alone all year and becomes less noticeable by March. Simply find the cord and just plug in. The Pelican has adapted to modern technology with the laser dots that illuminate the entire house and the cyber Monday giant blowup Santa (7 foot I believe) his M purchased. Genius inventions to say the least, but even more genius is the man that utilizes the proper tools for the job…  Enough about decorating, let’s get down to what we showed up for at 0500..

    warmarama

    20 SSH IC

    20 WM IC

    30 BK IC

    30 MK IC

    20 GM IC

    20 IW IC

    the thang

    Began with descending Merkins and elbow plank. One man did 40 Merkins and then bear crawled as the remaining men held plank and once the first reached halfway across the court the other man began his series. Completed  in 40,30,20,10. Once complete we Moseyed a loop around 6 blocks and back to the Marsh. Began a series of suicides (hitting free throw, half, other free throw, baseline)  forward and back pedaling adding in a different excersise each time. First suicides, second add in SSH 10, third IW 10, fourth HB 10, fifth slow squats 10. Journeyed another loop around the 6 blocks and returned with Carioca each side and finished with an ascending Burpee suicides count 5,8,10,12 and 15.

    Appreciate Bushwacker and the Pelican for posting and allowing me to lead!!

    countarama, annoucarama, COT

    Thanks to Bushwacker for praying us out!!

     

  • 2’s company at the Cove!

    QIC arrived to the Cove to find Steve waiting to get started on our 10k Friday. Well that’s what I thought anyway, I quickly realized that the myth of “The Full grown man” was no myth but a true reality. Steve informed the QIC he would be journeying a little further this Gloom. So we began or journey down the standard route down lakeshore and then up to Monroe passing through the Scramble route down to the pier and back. Along the way 2’s company enjoyed some great conversation and the QIC was reminded of how lucky he is to have met future “Mayor Steve” with F3. Appreciate you brother.. On the way back we turned up Girard toward the Trailhead, then to Jackson street and back to the AO totaling 7.45 miles for the QIC. Steve continued on down the lakefront for some more Mosey.

    Appreciate the company Steve!!

  • The return to the Taj Mahal!!

    All though technically downtown Covington could be considered one of the 7 wonders of the world,  it would not be if not for the old school house we call the Taj Mahal. Located a short distance from the Trailhead where the Gipper crew have often journeyed for some activity on the Wednesday beatdown. It had become a location of the past as of late since the discovery of yet another gem of bedrock discovered by one Steve some weeks back. The QIC decided to revisit  the Taj with his fellow F3 Brother’s numbering 5 deep (small in comparison) to the 7-8 million who visit the Taj annually. Built in 1632-53 by some 20,000 artisans at a cost of 32 million rupees, which in 2015 would be 52.8 billion rupees equivalent to 827 million US.  (Wikipedia) for the threat of plagiarism.  The QIC discovered the Taj had been built out of remembrance for a Persian princess who had died giving birth to her 14th child from Prince Shah Jahan.. While this history lesson is brief, I must read a quick disclaimer that I am NOT a Historian and my facts may need to be cross checked or modified. With all that said let’s get down to business..

    warmarama

    20 IC

    SSH, BK, IW, HB and MK

    the thang

    Moseyed to the Taj where the PAX partnered up, one man did wall sits while the other ran up and over the steps around the building and utilized the back parking post as a zig zag training in and out. We then circled by the flag pole for 10 Merkins OYO bear crawl to center, returning with crab walk R/R 3x. Moseyed to the parking garage where we partnered up again. Man at the bottom did MC while their partnered back peddled to the platform at the top to begin MC. Next series PJ while the other back peddled to the next elevated and repeated. For the last ramp lunged walked front ways half way while the other man did MC, reversed to backwards lunge walk for other half and the other man jumped to PJ.. Once up top, instructions given for four corners or should I say four locations as there was no corners. First series 50 Burpees while one man moseyed to the first location hollering to their partner to pick up the count.. Second series 100 squats and then last series  200 LBCs.. With 8 min to spare Moseyed to one of the fronts of the courthouse where we utilized the benches for 20 jump ups into 8 man body builders. Moseyed back to the AO with 30 seconds remaining.

    Countarama, annoucarama, COT

    Appreciate the men of the Gipper for allowing me to lead. Certainly  a committed group of men who I enjoy starting my Wednesdays with each week..

    Thank you Astro for leading us out in prayer and reminding us to continually be Thankful for the many things we have!!

     

     

  • HIT-IT!!

    Arrived to the AO with rain showers and no one in site thinking one may return to the warmth of his bed.. Hold up here comes 1 wait 2 and 3 here we go!! QIC appreciated the PAX posting in unfavorable conditions so let’s begin. We journeyed the standard course for 3.44 miles mixing in some HIT-IT learned from Turbo the day before. HIT-IT meant bursting for 20 strides numerous times along the route. After an impressive 29.02 time and 15 min to spare  we did 20IC Merkins, PJ, IW and then did some stretching. Thinking time had expired the QIC realized there was still 5 min remaining at which the Pelican requested some extra work at the playground.. Moseyed over to 10,8,6,4,2 pull-ups to close out..

    Thanks for the push Pelican!!

    coutarama, annoucearama, COT

    Appreciate the lead and thanks to Steve leading us out in prayer!!!