Talk of launching an AO in Baton Rouge has been going on for a good while, so when YHC was asked if there was any interest in taking the Q for this epic event, there was no hesitation in the enthusiastic “Aye!” What YHC did not know was that the launch was going to take place the day after the AO received an incredible 6 inches of snow, which we’ll just say is not the norm in this part of the country.
Triple Shift and Hawg sounded off that they would join in on the launch, and the clown car to Red Stick Country was on!
YHC received some pics of Triple Shift, his M, and his 2.0’s playing in the heavy snow at the AO, and YHC wondered if anyone from BR, besides Worms, would post. Was launching this day a mistake? Nay, there are no mistakes. Baton Rouge would not be denied its opportunity to become the latest region in F3 nation!
What the Nola Pax was not expecting was all the road closures between regions, causing a slight delay. However, upon arrival YHC saw 5 others ready to get a beatdown, and all was good.
YHC gave the AO a quick once over, followed by a disclaimer, and then…
The Thang
SSH x 31 IC
YHC realized quickly it was going to take more than a standard warmup to get things heated up. two Words…..Burpee Ladder!
10 Burpees OYO
9 Burpees OYO
8 Burpees OYO
7 Burpees OYO
6 Burpees OYO
5 Burpees OYO
4 Burpees OYO
3 Burpees OYO
2 Burpees OYO
YHC asked what was next….1 Burpee was the response! Wrong, F3 doesn’t do 1 Burpee!
10 Burpees OYO
Now the Pax is paying attention….Time to introduce our friend…
Dirty Mac Deuce!
Comprised of 4 sets of 3 (12 count) exercises, 1 chest, 1 leg, and 1 core with a lap after each set.
Set 1 – IC
merkins x 12
Copperhead squat x 12
WW2 Sit ups x 12
Run a lap on the trail, cutting across the park. The Pax encountered a good bit of ice along this route, which led to YHC calling an audible and modifying the route through the parking lot on subsequent laps.
Set 2 – IC
Shoulder Taps x 12
Lunges x 12
Tin Snips x 12
Run a lap
Set 3 – IC
Catalina Wine Mixers x 12
Jump Squats x 12
LBC’s x 12
Run a lap
Set 4 – IC
Floyd Mayweathers x 12
Squats x 12
Flutter Kicks x 12
Run a lap
There was a mini Foundry near the pavilion that YHC led the Pax to for stations:
Station 1 – Step ups – Amrap
Station 2 – Pull ups – Amrap
Station 3 – Jumping over a groovy bar (Check out YHC’s awesome jump)
Station 4 – 10 Burpees (timer)
Partner up for:
Partner Derkins. Pax 1 planks, Pax 2 does 10 derkins with feet on Pax 1 back in cadence. Pax 1 then does 10 merkins IC with the weight of Pax 2 on his back. Flap Jack.
6 Minutes of Mary – All IC
LBC’s x 20
Flutter Kicks x 20
Tin Snips x 20
Dying Cockroaches x 20
American Hammer x 20
Hello Dolly x 20
COT
Circle up for count off, name-o-rama, naming of the FNG’s, announcements, intentions and a prayer to the Sky Q.
Naked man Moleskin
YHC had the privilege of taking the Q on this first post in Baton Rouge, and was eager to share the gift of F3 with other men that seek that something missing in their lives. T-Claps to Worms for finding a great AO, for making a Shovel Flag, and for rounding up 2 FNG’s on a day when one wouldn’t expect anyone to post. T-Claps to Hawg and Triple Shift for making the trek with YHC. The DRP has found its place in Baton Rouge, and it’s there to stay! Please continue supporting this region while it ramps up. Highland Park is a great AO with a lot to offer, especially when it’s not buried in snow!
Coffeteria was held about a mile down the road from the AO where some great F2 was enjoyed.
Welcome FNG Whoosier Daddy (father of 5 from Detroit, and went to Purdue), and FNG Scales (Like St Paul, the scales were washed from his eyes).
There’s only one first post, and today was that day in Baton Rouge!
