A Boy Named Sue
“He must have thought that it was quite a joke And it got a lot of laughs from a lot of folks It seems I’ve had to fight my whole life through… But I made me a vow to the moon and stars That I’d search the honky-tonks and bars …
New Orleans
Stonehinge Tough
TClaps to Tool for naming today’s impromptu beatdown: SHT. Here’s how we got there. Per the schedule, Shorty had the Q, but was a no show (he must love them pillows). But in an email last night, Hawg or Rudy (or whoever is the NOLA webmeister) said YHC was to …
Around the Fly – Post Jazz Fest Week 1 Edition
After attending Jazz Fest all day Saturday, and doing night shows Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights, this morning was rough. As was the discovery at around 5pm yesterday that I was Qing this morning. Nonetheless, duty calls. I tried to keep us dry since it poured for several hours yesterday. …
Just enough Rudy
After a long stint on pinky IR, Rudy joined the PAX for pre-workout banter and the disclaimer. Fortunately for the Q, Rudy took off on a 50 minute run while the PAX hit the great lawn. 1st COP: SSH x25, MC x20, IW x20, PP x20, HB x20, PP x20, SJ …
Lafitte’s Plunge #13
YHC was up and and atom and on his way to the pool gloom. A text can through from the QIC, “fartsacking” to which YHC replied, “No worries fam; I got you!” Disclaimer… The Thang: Purpose: Build strength with a pulling set (paddles are optional). 100 swim/100 non-free/100 kick warm-up …
610 Stomp #87 – Lots of ground covered
The Q list had an empty slot this past Tuesday so when YHC jogged up to the flag, I was informed the tribe had spoken and I was to take the lead, probably because no one else wanted to get stuck with writing a backblast. No sweat on my end, …
How to Expand/Invade Foreign Territory
At 9:30am (1-go in broad daylight), two veteran F3ers (2-go outnumbered) set off in a foreign, unchartered AO (3-go where you are completely unaware of your surroundings) far from the comforts of New Orleans, and too far from the nearest PAX for comfort (what’s up Leigh Valley) (4-go where you …
Birdcage Ruck
Three NOLA pax made it to the Birdcage by 18:00 to peel off for the inaugural uptown ruck workout. We took off across magazine street and headed for the fly. We encountered a stopped train and considered going under, but YHC opted for the safest route and we rucked on …
Test Driving our Rucks
“Appreciate everything, regret nothing.” 6 men gathered in the Okwata gloom, 3 had rucks, 3 didnt… perfect! YHC gave the DISCLAIMER and we were off. The Thang Ruck/Run around the fountain and over to a grassy area. Circled up with a ruck Pax in between no-ruck Pax. COP #1: Warmup …
The Uptowner Yoga Challenge – Week 5
Week #5 of the Uptowner Yoga Challenge. Prior to The Thang, Walleye diagnosed YHC with a Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injury. He prescribed a Walgreen’s wrist splint and weekly check-ups. He said it would hurt for a while. He said I could go see a doctor, but I have learned from …