Tag: JV

  • KB swings…Maybe we did too many. – from Strings

    Determined to do 100 kettlebell swings, we did that and also some snatches, and cleans and walking lunges, and painfully slow burpees. I like to do at least 15 minutes of mobility and stretches before getting into the workout. Things seemed to speed along after the first 15. We did do 100 swings and the rest. But when I got to 915 mass I was sore for the rest of the day and next. Perhaps too many swings in one workout.

  • Mr. Miata! – from Shooter

    Not much to see here, except the throwback ride Speedy just picked up. 7 men decided to take the red pill 💊 and put in some work. While there would be no sand Da floor, or paint Da fence the PAX had much chatter as we Rucked and ran through Mandeville. Mr. Miata joined Hammer, Zoolander and YHC as we traveled down Massena to Monroe and turned down W beach toward the lakefront. Most chatter focused on the older HIMs first G rides ranging from a Cutlass, to a Mustang and of course a Volkswagen..Returned with the Ruckers right on time. Completed 4 miles and closed out with thoughts for our brethren Waterpik recovering from his remarkable performance at Zoolander’s soccer Saturday.
    Speedy closed out the PAX as the veterans circled around Mr. Miata throwing out way to many references for YHC to reference or repeat.. But if you see Speedy out there on the streets with his 747 wing attached please refrain from promoting or encouraging him to light them up or challenging any type of drift as his Hallos are sure to blind bystanders..

    Take the red pill in the gloom and commit to the A1c to celebrate its 3rd anniversary..

    See you in the Gloom 👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼!!

  • We didn’t start the fire at the Roxbury! – from Jose10k

    The mumble chatter was plenty this morning, and it started immediately. 8 showed up this morning, 3 ruckers and 5 gazelles. The runners did 4 miles and YHC had no clue what they talked about. Us Ruckers, that’s a different story. It started off with the new remake of “We didn’t start the fire” by Fallout Boy. Once we started there, then it was all about Hollywood and their remakes (Point Break, Road House, etc…) SNL movies that we love, including the classic Night at the Roxbury. Then it was onto MTV and their shows (Next, Room Raiders, Real World, Road Rules) which led us into comedians from MTV reality shows, then into new comedians vs old school comedians. Think Chris Rock vs Matt Rife. Anywho, made it back to the flag for COT. Shooter prayed us out. Intentions for Backdraft, Phoenix, Cowbell’s M, and all others both spoken and unspoken. Zoolander has the Q on Saturday (his birthday Q) 3 year anniversary at the A1C next Friday, the 28th of July. The F2 was great today gentlemen. As always, I am proud to call you my brothers. Thank you for posting/reading. And a special Happy Birthday to my 17 year old daughter!

  • Back to the regulars!! – from Shooter

    The Scramble produced pairs once again. Ruckers returned with JV and Russo.. Cowbell and Waterpik were the speedsters.. Zoolander and YHC were the Clydesdale’s. Sorry to categorize you that way this morning Zoo, after all we know you are nowhere near a Clydesdale..
    Appreciate you graciously holding back to jog with one this morning though..

    Warmup
    Mixture of 15IC and 10IC
    SSH, Toe touches, Imperial walkers, Superman’s, Wife pleasers, Bridges, Scorpion kicks and squat holds..

    Ruckers rucked down Massena and back. Runners and joggers turned right on Monroe and then left on Antibes to Mariners and back around to Monroe..

    Returned for some Mary
    10IC Right elbow to left knee, F/J, LBCs, Little Manny crunches and Merkins.

    Count, announce and COT

    Thanks to JV for taking us out in prayer!!
    Until the next Gloom 👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼!!!!

  • Scrambling along!!! – from Shooter

    Great mix on this mild morning at the Scramble.. We had 3 runners, 3 joggers and 2 Ruckers and it all worked according to plan.. YHC would like to thank two of the runners Bushwacker and Zoolander for pulling back their reins 🐎🐎 to jog along with the BIG 🐳🐳 of the group. Admittedly, as well as visually the Q has packed on some pounds and the time has come to get focused again too shed the extras gained.. The Queen has always been the struggle.. JV and Russo graciously and comically reminded YHC about his statement from coffateria on Saturday.. Committing to eating 🐠 🐠 for the next two weeks as he and the M travel abroad on a cruise filled with endless buffets and refreshments to satisfy anyone’s pleasure… Guys, this is the moment one must literally remove my 🦶🏻from my mouth… What was I thinking in saying this? The temptations will be overwhelming and this guy has fallen to less pressures admittedly… I guess the short of this rant, I will do my best to hold true. I am grateful that the Raiderpride community amongst the PAX are sure to ask upon my return how things went…

    Let me just give you the answer now..
    #epicfail 😬😬😬

    However, when I return I look forward to these F3 brethren pushing back at me and holding me accountable to the main goals… ACCELERATING in all 3Fs that has kept me committed to this PAX for 6 years…

    Warmup
    10IC Grass grabbers, Carolina dry docks, Toe Touches, Scorpion kicks, Bridges, wife pleasers, SSH and self love..

    Thang
    Steve, Speedy and Waterpik off and down W beach ti Lakeshore and backup the street passed the bridge.

    Bushwacker, Zoolander and YHC standard route with sunset point minus the pier still..

    JV and Russo rucking to Sunset point and returning..

    Joggers and runners received 6 mins of Mary consisting of ETKs, LMCs, Flutters, Hello Dollies, Rosalita’s, Nolan Ryan’s, Leg raises, 💯s and Jane Fonda’s!!!

    PAX announced and placed wagers on how long Bushwacker survives silence at Manresa this weekend. Contact your local book for the odds.. 😂

    Seriously though the PAX hope he enjoys the experience, which I am sure he will..

    Appreciate you HIMs for showing up and showing out as usual until the next Gloom
    👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼!!

  • Did someone ask for sprints? – from Shooter

    The Scramble had a great showing today of regulars.. There was also hopes of an FNG on this Gloom, however we will need to wait and see if he decides to eventually take the Redpill..With remembrance of Chewy from long ago post bringing out the HIT type of runs YHC incorporated some sprint action at the corner of Monroe/Massena.. PAX started with some 10IC Windmills, Toe Touches, Imperial walkers, Grass grabbers, High knees, Butt kicks and 10 OYO slow squats. Then 6 PAX ran out the standard route making 1 loop and then met up with our 2 Ruckers.. We split into 2 groups about 100yds apart group 1 held mission impossible while group 2 sprinted then yelled to release and assumed Al Gores R/R 4 rounds.. PAX then added some distance where we back pedaled then turned and sprinted added some more distance R/R. Added more distance for 2 rounds of 25, 50, 75 and 100%.. Ruckers returned to Rucking and runners completed another loop and returned.. Graciously Waterpik hung back with the ole sluggers as we headed back. Arrived right on time to close with count, announce and COT..

    Appreciate the great show of support for my Q and until the next Gloom 👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼!!!

  • Did someone ask for Cilantro? – from Shooter

    Well, I know if you’re reading this you might be wondering what on earth does Cilantro have to do with a beatdown? Simply put, Rucking allows for us Bigger guys, often called pumpkins 🎃 or other nicknames depending on who may post to discuss many topics…
    So, the topic for the day of course was included with the question. What is Cilantro good on? The obvious being Mexican food.. Tacos, salsas, marinades, etc. However, with the recent opening of Mandeville drive thru crawfish recently, Qs taste buds are trying to pin point the secret ingredient used and believes this to be in fact Cilantro.. If any outsiders have the scoop on the above, please share.. YHC may have convinced JV to give it a shot this weekend in one of his boils, as a our mud bug season is officially off and running…
    If you have not tried the drive thru crawfish, I certainly suggest giving it a shot as myself and Russo both agree they are consistent and delicious even if Cilantro is not apart of the recipe… Waterpik and Bushwacker seem to have a more balanced conversation as they were still chattering upon the Ruckers return..

    Warmup
    5 Navy seal Burpees
    10 IC Imperial walkers, grass grabbers, Abe Vogadas, bridges, wife pleasers and monkey Humpers..

    Ruckers rucked and runners ran for about 30 mins and then we returned for 5 more Navy seal burpees and equipment work controlled by pull-ups of 10 each PAX, sit-ups, chest press, freak nasties and leg ups.. Finished core with 15IC flutter kicks, hello Dollie’s and Rosalitas..

    Count, announce and COT

    Thanks to Russo for taking us out and until the next Gloom 👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼!!!

  • The Nightmare “After” Christmas – from Grundy

    Twas 14 nights AFTER Christmas, and though a baby delayed, the Nightmare debt from ’22 was repaid.

    This workout tests one’s fortitude, for none participating can hope to elude; the pain derived from such a foolish endeavor, the fullness of which takes days to discover. Every inch of your back will ache once you’re through, your shoulders destroyed, and your core won’t work too. And what, might you ask, is the reward for this pain? A $5 beer from the man you “disdain”.

    This year was Hogs breath, Jose, and JV. The lone first-timer True Coat and your host, Grundy

    What we completed can be hard to comprehend, here’s the list of what we did by the end…

    150 burpees
    2 miles of running
    150 man-makers
    2 miles of rucking
    100 Merkins
    100 Sit-ups
    100 Squats
    100 4 count SSHs
    100 4 count mountain climbers
    100 4 count flutter kicks
    100 Ruck Presses
    100 2 count Ruck twists (American Hammers)
    100 Ruck Pull Throughs

    Jose intensified this workout yet again; it makes me think that when he’s cut, he pours on it cayenne. In years past Jose ran miles beforehand, this year he did burpees on his knuckles, drawing pity for his poor hands. And yet, it’s just another crazy thing he’s done throughout the years; Jose’s intensity has always earned respect from his F3 peers.

    True Coat hails from the state of Minnesota, he smiles so often that you may think he does so to fill a quota. He squats deeper than most and always seems to do things the right way; every workout puts his grit, strength, and character on display. I feel that True Coat’s shown what working hard in life will getcha; respect, friendships, and the only right way to say “You betcha!”

    Hogs Breath shared a tale from when away in a foreign land, a tale that I’ll keep cryptic here (once you’re older I can expand). To keep it rated G, I’ll share it like the story of the Grinch, a task one might find difficult, I can manage in a cinch. So “what was the tale?” Well, in F3 circles they will say – that the Hogs breath’s small “heart” grew three sizes when away.

    JV’s future might take off literally to the sky, and if he’s ever “top gun” someday, I won’t need to wonder why. The ‘Stache we’ve seen before from him allows one of two careers, let’s pray to God he flies a plane, the other would make moms tear. But looks aside, the reason he’ll “land” in places one would envy, is that when you need a friend (or help), you can always count on JV.

    The pain is high, and the reward seems lacking, but most who were there knew what they were attacking. The men (minus True Coat) knew what was in store, for all had completed this workout before. So, if you’ve never done this workout, please add it to your wish list, for all finishers come to love the Nightmare “After” Christmas.

    See you all in December of 23’!
    Grundy

  • A whole lot of Rucking going on! – from Shooter

    This beautiful gloom provided more Ruckers than Runners. Heck we even added a Slinger to the group for good measure.. There was plenty of mumble chatter before the PAX got underway, but the most notable was the fact that Speedy was fresh off a Personal best performance over the weekend finishing his marathon at 3:15.00.. This young HIM has literally taken HUGE strides over these past few years… So much so that when YHC shares gym time with Tanked up that’s all he talks about.. Glad to have you amongst us Speedy and to watch you grow in many ways.. Keep pushing!!

    Warmup
    Mix of 10-15 IC of Cherry Pickers, self love, Toe Touches, SSH, Windmills, Scorpion kicks, and Superman’s. Finished with Al Gore pose around for 10sec count..

    Thang
    Speedy and Waterpik took to the streets journeying through Mandeville coming up Girod street.. Probably logged close to 4.5 on the Gloom and I am most certain there was some great Mumble chatter shared with the always motivated and enthusiastic Waterpik..

    The 3 Ruckers and 1 slinger logged a little over 2 miles and we returned over the time. So we had a quick count, announce and COT..

    Always enjoy the Gloom with you HIMs and until the next 👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼!!!

  • Ramble at the Scramble – from Russo

    Mid 60s and overcast this morning, but no rain to speak of as a Pax of 9 gathered to run or ruck. Some things become old hat, which denotes old fashioned, predictable, uninspired, but to me its connotation is comfortable, stable, and reliable. Maybe not the best for pushing ourselves each and every week, but it will do well on a Thursday morning.

    Warmup (all 10x -15x IC, except for Whacker who’s on IR)
    – SSH
    – Self love
    – Toe touches
    – Grass grabbers
    – High Knees
    – Butt Kicks
    – Imperial squat walkers

    Thang

    5 runners (Bird, Pik, Speedy, Steve, Zoo) and 4 Ruckers (JV, Shooter, Whacker, YHC) took to the streets for “normal”, classic, traditional routes with maybe a twist or two thrown in.

    Rucker conversation included casinos, Metairie traffic, fabric softener, LA looks hair products, Mardi Gras, and Italian food, in addition to making continued progress on solving all of the world’s problems.

    COT, Count, Name-O-Rama, Announcements, and Prayer closed us out.

    Special intention to F3 Knoxville on the passing of Cardinal and a reminder to us all to keep an eye out for each other.

    Gents, thank you for reading and joining. My goal is to Q each of the AOs this year (maybe not the Au Lait with the Sabbath and all), so 2 down, 5 to go.

    SYITG