Today was all about seeing. Seeing 16 PAX show up, seeing Rudy not read the “No Parking”, and YHC and others seeing how hard we could push ourselves in the gloom.
Typical, KnOTers, Stretchers, and Runners were there.
Ended with COT emphasizing that we are all figured a spiritual battle and asked for our guardian angels’ help.
Warmorama of the usual; Vagabond erroneously thought Kenna Brah had the Q and I’m sure regretted showing up for another of my musically schizophrenic playlists.
The Thang: Descending Ladder with a rock (10 reps/exercise down to 9, 8, etc. reps/exercise): Squat (coupon), OH press, Curls, chest press, tricep press.
Begin at first tree along side the parking lot facing the gym (it was here that Mahatma took off to second tree to do exercise one—not the directions!), Carry rock to second tree for second exercise where we all paid five burpee penalty for the transgression.
At fifth tree plank on the six, turnaround and head back the opposite way with one less rep/exercise finishing at starting point. Rinse/repeat until we’ve descended the ladder.
It was prior to starting round six that I introduced the skip exercise rule: call out, “skip” and roll Deca die of pain for our fate that replaces the skipped exercise, advance to next tree and resume the ladder. Mr. Rogers went first, followed by several others; we did ultimately finish the ladder in time to return rocks and circle up at the flag for Rochamburpee until time: winner does five merkins, loser does three burpees.
Honored to lead and totally spent; this one sucked. COT.
F3 Q. 9/25/23
6 strong at the stage this Monday am on a post IPC body hurt.
Warmarama consisted of SSH, High Knees, Butt kicks, Willie Mays (Ohhh yea), Arm circles F/B, Cherry Pickers, Self Loves
What’s a Stage gloomy beat down without a mile run? It was a nice pace while the PAX reflected on the intensity and trauma from Saturday. A welcome back from Smooth was just what the PAX needed as we rounded rich man’s loop. But wait! The call of a dinosaur caught the PAX ear. What could it be? The dreaded- “bug in the lungs”! Smooth yacked it out and didn’t miss a step. It was almost as if he enjoyed the taste. T-claps!
Back at the stage- the coupons awaited our arrival. With the fun they imposed on Saturday they were eager to dish out more pain.
THANG 1
The partner beat down was set as a circuit. Partners switch before moving to next
1a. Murder bunny 25 yd. Farmer carry home
1b. Manmakers
2a. Bear crawl with roped CMU. Anchor pull CMU to you. Farmer carry home (It was a looonnnggg rope)
2b. Thrusters
3a. Double Tap murders* 25 yd. Farmer carry home
3b. Speed jump rope
4a. Burpee broadjumps 25 yd & back
4b. WW3 sit-ups
5a. Coupon lunge walk 25 yd & back
5b. Curls for girls
THANG 2 —Song fest-
PAX planked up, when we hear “Let’s Go” it’s Groiner time!
Luckily the 55 groiners only took 2 minutes and I sincerely thank my 2.0’s for the song recommendation!
THANG 3.
In cadence with the PAX partnered, a 4 count perfect merkin with high fives replacing the shoulder taps. 10 ct
Mary-
Dealers choice
Crunchy frogs- Freddy Mercury- penguins.
COT.
Announcements and intentions. Continued prayers for those ill, hurting, and in need.
Prayers by Popeye
As in true F3 Thibodaux fashion, we are bonded together under Christ as an unstoppable brotherhood. There are no weak links in our armor if we rely on each other and the Lord during troubling times. I know that when my time of need does arise, There will be no question on who will be surrounding me and lifting me back up. Thanks PAX!
Today was the day. IPC week 3 on a Saturday morning at the Peltch. On paper it seemed a daunting task. But that’s just life isn’t it. Sometimes it’s sweet and a breeze. Sometimes it’s tougher than we think we can deal with and overwhelming. Looking back on challenging times in my own life, in the heat of the moment, it seemed as if YHC would never make it through. Now in retrospect, YHC made it through those tough times because of the people that surrounded me. The same can be said about week 3 IPC.
After a short mosey to the tennis court at the Peltch, and some mild confusion for Diddle, we began.
Warmaramma
Side straddle hops
Imperial walkers
Mountain climbers
High knees
Butt kicks
Arm circles forward
Arm circles backward
Cherry pickers
The Thang
Round 1
10 merkins
15 thrusters
20 merkins
25 thrusters
30 merkins
400 meter run
Round 2
10 thrusters
15 v ups
20 thrusters
25 v ups
30 thrusters
400 meter run
Round 3
10 v ups
15 jungle bois
20 v ups
25 jungle bois
30 v ups
400 meter run
Round 4
10 jungle bois
15 blockees
20 jungle bois
25 blockees
30 jungle bois
400 meter run
Round 5
10 blockees
15 Merkins
20 blockees
25 merkins
30 blockees
400 meter run
When time was called at the usual 7:30, three of the pax finished in the 45 minute window. Big shout out to Diddle, pope and goose. The rest of the pax were struggling somewhere in round 5, inevitably working through the never ending blockees. YHC felt like anything beyond round 3 would be impressive. This group blew it out of the water. Yankee Jeaux kept us on pace and every time we saw him hold back that vomit, it was more motivation to keep going.
At the end of it all, Cardinal showed up in the most glorious way… with coffee and donuts. Even with a thumb out of commission, he couldn’t resist the F3 fellowship. He seemed very upset about missing out on the 100 reps of thrusters. So blessed to have a post IPC hang out and refreshment time.
We circled up, offered prayers to those in need, Cardinal prayed us out and we dug into the donuts and coffee.
Back to the tough times in life YHC eluded to earlier… Before starting on this F3 journey merely 50 days ago, YHC would have never thought of doing 100 merkins. That would have seemed ridiculous, let alone 100 thrusters with a cinder block. Now it seems nothing but normal for a Saturday morning. I owe this change and higher mental strength to the F3 Thibodaux PAX. When these workouts seem unfathomable, we look to the guy to the left and right that are going through the same pain. It’s the only motivation that’s needed. So, when life gets tough and seems impossible, surround yourselves with good people. Look to your right and left, they will get you through whatever hell is happening. Tough times will never last and life will be sweet again.
9 Pax showed up to see Vagabond’s bag of fun
Keeping it simple just two exercises
100 Merkins
90 Squats
80 Merkins
70 squats
60, 50, 40…
Between sets
Backwards run to irrigation then run back to the bacon
As always closed with Sunday mornings
Warmup
Circle up – challenge to see how far we can push ourselves beyond mental limits
PYDHY – “Push yourself don’t hurt yourself”
do as many as you can side straddle hops facing outward so you can see other pax – stop when you get tired (not speed but total number)
do as many as you can shoulder taps – stop when you can’t do any more
When done turn around LBCs in your own
Was the number surprising to you?
We’ll do again another time – remember your number
Partner up
throw frisbee, kick ball to each other back and forth 10x each
frisbee touches or ball bounced ground, 5 burpees/3 8 cts
Peristyle benches 15 reps
Squats while waiting
Dips
Derkins
Irkins
R leg step ups
L leg step ups
R Hungarian split squat
L Hungarian split squat
Incline wife pleaser
Plank walk up/downs
Ring of fire
Bonnie Blairs
Al Gore
Mary
Great lawn – soccer
With Q Source being directly after this beatdown, YHC reflected on the fact that results are often brought about through Consistency. There was the normal group of KnOTers, Kennah Brah as the Lone Rucker, and a handful of Runners. Everyone did their own thing at their own pace and made it back to the Shovel Flag for the COT, where we prayed for numerous family and friends who are suffering right now.
No running tonight!
PAX:
– Strings
– Walker
– Couch
– Bulleseye
– Almonaster
Warmup:
Modified warmup!
Arm Circles -10 IC
Reverse Arm Circles – 10 IC
Duck Flaps – 10 IC
Balance on 1 foot for 10 seconds – Each Foot
Corkscrew Arms – 10 IC
On the ground stretches – 10 IC
The Thang:
Walk to the Incline Push/Pull Station.
Wife pleasers on the bars – 20
Raise the roofs
two sets
Walk to the band Stand.
LBC’s – 20 IC
Flutter Kicks
LBT’s
More arm exercises
Supermans – 20 IC
Crunchy Frogs
Douilles
Back to Flag
Birthdays
Anniversaries
Announcements
Intentions
Prayer
Warmup
2 laps round track with rock – 15 reps each corner
Rows
overhead press
curl
Knee lunges rock twist
Parking lot – conveyor partner up
1 pax runs to end of lot with rock rifle carry drops rock and backpeddles back
Pax 2 big bois while waiting then backward runs to get rock brings it back rifle carry
3x
Gazebo pax choice
Al Gore with rick extended
COT
At 5:29am, we had a total of 4 PAX including 1 KnoTer. By 5:31am, we increased the number by 3. Appreciate Mr. Rogers’ jog to the flag knowing his tardiness.
Disclaimer followed by a 200M mosey around half the track. Warmups included AVs, GG, PPP, MC, and Arm Circles both ways. Warmup kept brief, as YHC was excited to get the show started.
200M mosey to the benches near the playground. PAX pair up.
Derkins as timer / Flutter Kicks (switch)
Dips as timer / Freddie Mercury (switch)
Derkins as timer / Big Boys (switch)
Dips as timer / LBCs (switch)
Mosey to the open baseball DIAMOND.
7 of DIAMONDS in the WET Grass (aka ROUGH).
Rd 1- 7 burpees at each base/home plate
Rd 2- 14 shoulder taps at each base/home plate, bear crawl home
Rd 3- 21 Bobby Hurleys at each base/home plate, lunge home
Rd 4- 28 LBCs at each base, 28 Big Boys at home plate
Rd 5- 21 Bonnie Blaires at each base/home plate, lunge home
Rd 6- 14 Floyd Mayweathers at each base/home plate, bear crawl home
Rd 7- only 4 (feeling soft) 8-count body builders at each base/home plate
Mosey back near flag.
2-minute wall sit along fence.
Bogey led us in some Mary.
Back to COT.
Prayers for Pool Boy’s M’s positive results, Wedding Planner’s 3rd not feeling well and Bogey’s upcoming travels.
Happy to lead these men this morning.
Pool Boy said “top 5 hardest workouts”… I consider that a WIN!
SYITG
