F3 New Orleans

Author: Shooter

  • We all need a substitute from time to time!

    With the Ragnar approaching and the ever friendly Waterpik willing to substitute the YHCs future Thursday Q, it only felt proper to fill an empty Q list on short notice.. YHC arose to a surprise text from a once regular posting Backdraft stating he was on the way.. He deserves many T 👏🏻👏🏻 for the commitment it takes to rise much earlier and embrace a 30 min commute to the AO for a beatdown with his F3 brethren who was part of the EH some 2 years ago at the Mothership. Now with all that said let’s get to it!!

    Warmup

    15 IC Windmills, 15 IC Toe Touches, 10 IC Good Mornings, 10 IC Smurf jacks, 15 IC Butt kicks and finished with Donkey kickoffs IC 5 count with 3 separate 5, 10 and 15 second holds in between. Q has found a new one he likes and intends to improve on moving forward..

    Thang

    Moseyed to the tunnel for BLIMPS. Completed series on the Southside then journeyed to the Northside for a R/R. Next up two men did LBCs while the lone amigo moseyed down to the flat and sprinted across then reversed backpedaling up the other with a flapjack back. Each man completed and then we did flutter kicks while each man cycled through a long suicide down and back up… Moseyed back to the Trailhead for the Stairway to 7 and finished up with 3 min of Mary consisting of Chillcut blank for a min hold, into Rosalitas 10IC, Hello Dollies 10IC and Abe Vigodas 10IC..

    Count, announce, COT

    YHC led us out with gratitude to the Sky Q!!

    Appreciate the opportunity to lead and see you guys at the next Gloom 👍🏻👊🏻✌🏻!!!

  • Three Amigos

    YHC arrived at the Marsh for 0450 on this cool Gloom. As the 0500 start time approached the normal illumination of headlights glowing through the streets of Mandeville were indeed lighter than normal.. With usually the likes of Bushwacker arriving in his winters finest on cool mornings and Coconuts already standing at center court awaiting the instructions of the Q. However, neither brethren were present on this April fools to partake in the action the YHC had in mind.. But indeed 2 of the Qs most consistent and loyal Amigos (Steve and Water Pik) showed right on time as if their intent was to fool the Q into believing this Gloom might be a Post all alone..

    Warmups

    IC 15 Windmills, Good mornings and Toe Touches.

    Thang

    Moseyed to the Treen center around the corner from Grandmothers house for the only make believe track loop of sorts the YHC could think of. The work on tap would be The Sheldon Cooper, found in the list of exercises. 10 Burpees, 10 Merkins, 10 Squats and 10 Big boy sit-ups followed by a lap around the track.. R/R 10,9,8, ……. and lagniapped witb a close of back to the top with 10.. When all said and done PAX completed roughly 2.5 miles of track and 65 each exercise for a total of 260 reps in approximately 30 mins.. Moseyed back to the Marsh for the close.

    15 IC Swing crunch’s, 15 IC Little Manny crunches and a series of Jane Fonda’s each side straight leg 15 IC followed by toe to knee 15 IC and pulses 10 IC..

    Count, announce, COT

    Appreciate you Amigos for the post and following my lead..

    YHC closed with the prayer..

    👊🏻💪🏻✌🏻 Till the next Gloom..

  • Runners of the Scramble

    With recent Scrambles producing mixed groups of eight in a half, some nine min milers and the occasional quarter to ten/ten min milers this Gloom showed out a heap of runners.. 5 PAX assembled at the flag for the start of this day.. Mild mid 40s gave the PAX a spring in their step or is it the fact that day light savings time will soon be gone as we spring forward in time this weekend… The gazelles of this Gloom included the likes of the regular Garfield who always pushes his younger counter parts, along with Chewy and Water Pic as the Q held back another of the gazelles in Zoolander striking conversation early as to not be left behind… Even though the intention was in my favor the PAX pushed YHC from the comforts of his mid 9 min mile to log a respectable mid 8 pace.. Proving one of the many reasons I enjoy posting with this group of brothers to get the King relevant in my own life…

    Warmarama

    Good mornings 10 IC, Toe Touches 10 IC, Annie alternating right/left, Hairy Rockettes 10 IC and SSH 10 IC…

    Thang

    Assumed positions around the newly acquired workout stations with the fresh aroma of Astro turf rubber filling our nostrils as we took to plank. Each PAX required to complete 10% of the ISI challenge of a 30 sec hold while the rest of us completed Nolan Ryan’s right and left, mission impossible, LMCs (LittleMannyCrunches) and Flutter kicks. Closed with the PAX completing scorpion kicks 15 IC, Ws 3sec hold to 15, a little sprinkle of yoga down dawg stretch and mixing in left/right leg forward inner groin and hip stretches…

    Circled up for count off, announcements, COT…

    Much appreciation to Water Pic for closing us out with the daily prayer!!

    Enjoyed the journey gentlemen ✌🏻 till the next Gloom!!

  • Throw Grandma something, would ya!!

    Grandmas house looking for some throws on this Mardi Gras Gloom. Q decided to throw some new trinkets on this day for the dedicated men who decided to post… With a cold 34 degrees and a north wind 💨 YHC arrived to a ghost town at the Trailhead. Not knowing if anyone would post, Qs hopes were quickly lifted as the sight of headlights started rolling in from all directions. PAX quickly swelled to 6 with the late arrival of one masked Bushwacker with only eyes and lips showing..

    Circled under the breezeway for the warmup, which consisted of some new exercises not demonstrated by any other PAX to the Qs knowledge. Started with the traditional SSH IC 20, Hillbillies IC 20, Imperial Stormkickers (could not get the cadence) OYO to around 15, Febreze (2:10,4:20,6:30,8:40,10:50) first number big boy sit-up followed by feet 6 inches off the ground with second number air presses, concluded with Donkey Kick-offs (Plank position with kicks to 5 on the pillars with a 5 sec hold, R/R 10 kicks 10 sec hold, 15 kicks 15 sec hold) plenty warm by this point..

    Thang

    PAX assembled on Girard street for Four corners Escalator. C-1 10 Burpees, Mosey C-2 10 Burpees 20 Merkins, Mosey C-3 10 Burpees 20 Merkins 30 Mountain Climbers, Mosey C-4 10 Burpees 20 Merkins 30 Mountain Climbers 40 Shoulder taps.. With the sounds of grunts and groans replacing what would surly be the rumbling of tubas and trumpets as if marching down St Charles, Q calls for (2) 10 counts by Steve and Bushwacker.. Having destroyed the upper half, we turned and de-escalated to grind out the bottom half. Moseyed. C-1 10 Jump Squats, Moseyed C-2 10 Jump Squats 20 Lunges, Moseyed C-3 10 Jump Squats 20 Lunges 30 Squats, Moseyed C-4 10 Jump Squats 20 Lunges 30 Squats 40 Sumo Squats.. With the PAX finishing faster then anticipated, YHC had to react with quick thoughts to finish this carnival ride. Q moseyed the PAX back to the breezeway for the close. Partnered up, P1 did core work while P2 sprinted half of the breezeway up the steps and around the tower flap jacking. Core consisted of Plank, Right arm high/Left arm high, Chillcut, Misson Impossible, LBCs, Hello Dollies and Rosalitas..

    Circled for count, announce, COT.

    Water Pic returning from a guest post in Tallahassee shared that the PAX recites the Pledge at their AOs. We installed the same at Grandmas House on this Gloom.

    Appreciate The HAMMER for praying out the PAX!!!

    All 6 PAX gathered at the Waffe House for some F2 and reminiscing about the 80s and 90s programming. Talks of “Revenge of the Nerds 2” some “SNL” chatter and how Eddie Murphy saves the day.. But one that clearly stood out to the Q, The HAMMER mentioned the radio station WTIX and how they use to play 50s and 60s, but a recent tune in revealed that “Jesse’s girl” is now considered an oldie.. Whoa!!!

    The PAX all allowed that to sink in for a moment, then we continued some great F2.

    Appreciate the recommendation Water Pic of some coffateria after our beatdown on this local holiday. YHC enjoys the time shared with positive men looking to become better physically but ultimately better internally as stated on a recent 43 feet podcast with Dredd…

    Thank you for the chance to lead and ✌🏻 till the next Gloom!!

  • Welcoming a Substitute at the Scramble!!

    With fellow F3 brethren arriving equipped and ready to roll. YHC made it known that there would be a substitute teacher today. Ringo would be absent from class today and the Q was called upon to fill in on this mild and foggy Gloom too bring the PAX along this journey of learning.. So since we are always learning, YHC chose warmup exercises not to commonly used from the list provided in the Exicon…

    Warmup

    Toe Touches IC 10, Tabby Taps IC 10, Mantees, Annie IC 20 and Failure to Launch 5..

    Thang

    With 10 min to spare, Q decided to close the PAX out with some Restorative YOGA 🤔!! Oh yeah, the Substitute today was taking a pause from the normal tightening of muscles choosing to loosen instead.. Felt like the PAX welcomed the change of pace..

    Count, announce, COT

    Q prayed us out..

    Appreciate the PAX for following my lead and till the next Gloom 👍🏻👊🏻✌🏻!!

  • Silence of the lambs!!!

    With Q considering a day of rest from running, I awoke to a message from Waterpic. He mentioned that if I was running to Grandmothers house he would join in along the way. That is all the YHC needed was the simple EH from Pic to silence those negative thoughts and hit the pavement. Besides RRR is only one month and the miles count toward a great organization.. Appreciate the EH and the accountability Pic.. We arrive at the AO with no movement in sight, shortly after Garfield rolls in primed and ready to go as always as the Pelican and Ringo emerge as well. Knowing the forecast to be calling for Thunderstorms throughout the day, Q figured we would see a sighting of Bushwacker. He monitors the weather like a young “Bob Breck” knowing all the details and patterns of southeast Louisiana, besides I also believe he gets tremendous joy out of making ridiculous post in fridged temps, Thunderstorms, high heat index, etc.. With the mumble chatter building YHC rallies the PAX to begin.

    Warmup

    All IC 15 Windmills, Mummy kicks, Toe Touches and Air presses. IC (10) straight arm, 45 degrees and 90 degrees.. Not sure if my geometry is accurate on that, but we will go with it..

    Thang

    Lindsey’s aka forties from the F3 list would be our first at the bus stop.. Exercise consists of 2 chosen movements always equaling a total of 40 subtracting 5 from the top and adding 5 to the bottom. YHC chose Merkins and Freak nasties. First set 30 Merkins followed by 10 Freak nasties. Second 25 and 15, Third 20/20, Fourth 15 and 25 and final 10 and 30. Although it’s only a 100 total of each the combination seemed to quickly silence the PAX. So much so that as we began our Mosey to the tunnel there was no chatter for nearly half a mile, then Ringo mentioned as long as he was ahead of Wacker he was good. To appreciate that comment one would have had to be there, no PAX wanted to be behind Wacker as he had earlier demonstrated that his previous days meal would not allow for him to keep the Silence so to speak.. Arrived to the tunnel where the PAX was instructed of our next routine. Quarter Pounder (add onions) except for you Wacker.. Broke into 2 teams of 3. Team 1 sprinted 25 yards and completed 25 Merkins returning back pedaling while Team 2 did Al Gores (reversed sequence), Team 1 50 yard sprint and 50 squats back pedaled while Team 2 held plank (reverse), Team 1 75 yard sprint 75 plank Jacks back pedaled while Team 2 did alternating lunges (reverse) and finally Team 1 100 yard sprint with 100 SSH while Team 2 did LBCs (reverse).. Moseyed back to AO with Garfield reminiscing of a Mickey Rork show and mentioning other moments from In Living color with Shhh NayNay and Jim Carey. Both scenes related to Silence that sometimes is broken without saying a word.. Arrived at the AO for a min of Mary low Flutter, high Flutter and Hello dollies..

    Count off, announcements (mentioning about the Ragnar in April), COT

    Pelican took the honors of praying us out!!!

    Appreciate the post gentleman and the accountability!!

    Till the next Gloom 👊🏻👍🏻✌🏻!!

    • Train like the opponent who beat you!!

      After watching the Patriots Tom Brady march into the history books with his 6th Super bowl victory, the Q as much as he didn’t want too, couldn’t help but tip his hat to this remarkable achievement… Now had the Black and Gold been in the big game, I can only imagine the outcome would have been different.. As if the big game weren’t enough our beloved Tigers Men’s basketball team were up ended by the Razorbacks over the weekend breaking a 10 game win streak and 18 game homestand at the Pmac.. Knowing how we were clearly robbed of the first opportunity, I remain optimistic as our local GOAT Brees stated, we still have a window with a team of young rising stars and will only get better from the No Call that caused our City to demonstrate in multiple Boycotts across the area.. Which leads to the 2nd and the motivation behind the beatdown at the Marsh on this humid Gloom.. Scrolling through the list of exercises YHC spotted the Nolan Richardson. For those not familiar he was the Razorbacks coach back in the day who took his team to a National Championship and a spot into the College Hall of Fame.. Not trying to give too much admiration to our opposition, I still felt the PAX needed to train like the program that recently ended our streak in the only sport of interest left to the Q until next football season.. Enough tutorial, let’s get after it.

      Warmup and Thang

      “Nolan Richardson”

      20 IC Windmills and 20 American Hammers, Mosey to stop sign and back.

      Take to the court for 6 partnered exercises consisted of 150 and 300 rep counts cumulative. P1 exercise while P2 backpedals half court jog forward backpedal full court jog forward alternating in and out.

      Round 1 150 Burpees and 300 Squats.

      Round 2 150 Big Boy sit-ups and 300 Arm circles

      Round 3 150 Merkins and 300 Imperial Walkers

      With inspiration from the Men’s health article Q picked up on the 6 mins of Mary shown in the article, with limited time had to call an audible till future post and only completed 24 sec of Little MANNY crunches, 24 sec of High scissors and 24 sec of Low scissors…

      Appreciation to Ringo, Steve and Water Pik Marsh staples for the post..

      Thanks to Water Pik for the COT pray out!!!

      Till the next Gloom 👊🏻💪🏻👍🏻✌🏻!!

    • Strangers at the Scramble from all directions!!

      Having talked with Rudy from NOLA on Wednesday he mentioned the Scramble may have a surprise on this Gloom. As the Q cracked his eyelids on this Thursday to the illumination of a strange area code and reading the message he quickly realized the Scramble would indeed have a surprise PAX.. Walking through the park to plant the shovel flag a familiar voice caught my attention. Could it be Captain Sparkles? Following up a recent post at Grandmas House. Or was it Garfield? Having become a staple at the Scramble.. with much joy it was both brothers chattering it up with Water Pik, who the YHC must throwout a T-👏🏻 too for posting and staying consistent even through injury… And with all, was Hot Wheels from Charlotte as Chewy emerged from the darkness to join the PAX.. Respecting the time we circled up to get started and await any possible late arrivals, which indeed we had as Ringo rolls in Hot to join in as we begin warmup..

      Warmup

      All to 15 IC, SSH, IW, Windmills, Scorpion 🦂 kicks and finished with Chewys famous “Ws”!!

      Moseyed our routine path!

        Returned to the park for 2 cycles through the playground equipment.. PAX held plank as 1 did pull-ups (5) and Knee tucks (10) returning to plank as each man cycled through. R/R adding in Freak Nasties (10) as the PAX changed to right arm high, left arm high and reverse planks till completion…

        Countoff, nameorama, COT

        Appreciate the opportunity to lead and for the PAX there to follow!!

        Thank you Chewy for closing us out in prayer and safe travels to Hot Wheels!!!


      • You down with O.P.P.!!!

        I know what you late 30, early 40 F3 brethren who use to listen to Naughty by Nature are thinking.. However, let’s keep this PG13 and call it “Other Positive People”, “Old People Power”, “Obvious Pure Perspiration”, or simply makeup your own acronym of sorts and roll with it..

        Prethang

        YHC and Steve arrived 1 min late for the prethang as we stopped at every red light along 190, which will soon have additional lights to impede our journey north to the Gipper from Ole Mandeville. If you listen to 43 feet F3 podcast, one must agree as Dredd has stated in the past of this PULMAN. Turning these lights to blink yellow until after a reasonable flow of traffic begins to mount would be one suggestion, attention to any traffic light engineers in the audience.. Uoon arrival Moby informs us the PAX has already begun so we Mosey to catch-up as they make the halfway turn.

        Warmup

        All IC to 15 Imperial walkers, Hillbillies, Butt kicks, SSH, Mummy kicks and Toe Touches..

        Thang

        Inspired by talking with Gabrielle (#KrazyIvan VictoryMember) at the Barly Oak at Saturday’s F2 Q decides to keep the workout with all partner routines. PAX Mosey’s to the Taj Mahal for the O.P.P. This consists of P1 holding arm chair doing overhead claps, while P2 does Plank Jacks to 20. Partners switch and then on to the next Peter Parker’s followed by Parker Peters. Up the ladder and down the ladder then R/R… Q has a proud moment noticing Turbo has begun to perspire.. Whenever, I lead this is certainly a goal of mine which rarely is achieved so 👏🏻 to the man above for the 70 degree 100% humidity Gloom which surly assisted with this task.. Upon completion we journey to the justice center for B.O.M.B.S, (50 Burpees, 100 Overhead claps, 150 Merkins, 200 Big Boy sit-ups 😩, 250 Squats) keeping count cumulative while P1 did exercise P2 moseyed up the stairs and down the ramp. This was pulled from another PAX who seemingly never gets tired Tanked up, but also who fortunately the Q paired up with 😬.. Trying hard as I may to gas this animal it is with great disappointment that I fail… With Steve, Ringo, Einstein and Barely Legal pushing the Q on the run up the stairs and down the ramps, YHC quickly realizes that no matter how much better he thinks he his there is always room to improve.. Appreciate the push Brother’s!!

        With time quickly aproaching first team that finished assisted the other team with completion of the counts to respect the time. Moseyed to the flag to close.

        countarama, namarama, COT

        Tanked up prayed us out with thoughts of striving to always be difference makers and light to those in darkness!! Appreciate you Tanked up (#wolverine)

        Always enjoy the beatdown and F2 with the PAX at the Gipper!!!

        Thanks for following my lead!!

        Till the next Gloom 👊🏻👍🏻✌🏻!!!

      • Returns welcomed with or without receipts!!

          With plenty of rain in the forecast the Q opened the garage anticipating a wet post, yet to his surprise it was only the sound of swirling winds, which left a path of blown over garbage cans spewing garbage throughout the streets and early dismantling of Christmas decorations hanging from the rooftops as I journeyed to the AO.. Anticipating a possible return of other PAX who have not posted in sometime (Turtle), Q was excited arriving to the headlights of regulars like Veteran (Steve), post record setter (Ringo) and 2 Scramble essentials in Garfield and Water Pik.. Planted the shovel flag and started the chatter amongst the PAX.

          Began our warmup with

          10 IC Good mornings, Windmills

          15 IC Toe Touches, SSH followed by lunge twist inward and outward for 25 yards. Burgundy arrives as we wrap up the warmup to start our journey..

          Moseyed our standard route through the debris filled streets of ole Mandeville. With steady winds and severe gusts we still managed a respectable time of less than 30 mins. Arrived back for 10 mins of work which consisted of the PAX taking to our 6 while another completed 5 pull-ups as we rotated around to each man. R/R 3 series that included LBCs, Flutter kicks and Crunchy frogs. Closed with 1 min of Merkins.

          Circled up for count, announce, COT

          Reminded everyone of the upcoming Crazy Ivan, which should prove another domination by the Northshore representing and preserving the Hammer 🔨 trophy!!

          Also Water Pik put it out to the PAX for some F2 following his Q next Tuesday at Grandmas House on New Year’s Day!! We will converge at the Cafe Du Monde following the beatdown for some coffee and beignets to start the New year right!! That is of course for any man willing to delay their New Years resolution of tasty warm fried dough coverd in powdered sugar 😋😋…

          YHC prayed us out.

          Appreciate the commitment through the holiday week F3 brethren and Returns are always welcomed!! New year = New choices

          👍🏻👊🏻✌🏻 Till the next Gloom!!