F3 New Orleans

Tag: Lafitte’s Plunge

  • The Privateer’s Revenge

    YHC sent our feelers via GroupMe about swimming some laps at 0800 this morning.   That is the earliest time the NORD pools open.   Due to the new management at UNO, the pool is no longer free and no long available at 0530.   As we like to say in F3, modify if needed.

    The Thang

    • w/u – 500 Free with as little stoppage as possible
    • 150 Free Zipper Drill
    • 125 Free 3-6-3 Drill
    • 10 Rower Sit ups + 100 Free x 7
    • 200 Free c/d
    • 50 Breast c/d

    NMM:  For those PAX looking for a low impact (on your knees) workout, let me know your availability to swim.  There are several NORD pool around the City; indoor pools in the Lower 9th & Armstrong Park open at 0800, and the outdoor pool at Audubon Park at 0800.   If any PAX are interested in competing in a Triathlon, Mahatma Ice & I are looking at the Sugarman  Triathlon on 10/7/18 (500m/15mi/5K) and there is a Duathlon as well (2.7mi/15mi/5K).

    SYITG,

    Da Parish

     

  • Plunging…

    Yep, another morning at the pool.  Like Dori said, “Just keep swimming…”

    And for a special treat:  Yes, JV did have his speedo on under that comfy terrycloth rob.  Oh Joy!!!  Naturally, we were all jealous.

    The Thing:  Swim 100m for a warmup, then try to swim continuously shorter breaks.  Exhausted and refreshed at the same time….  See you next Thursday.

  • 4 At The Plunge! 4 At The Plunge!

    YHC arrived at The Plunge at exactly 0528, and of course Amnesty and Da Parish had beaten him to the outdoor pool.  It was open this time.  He was excited for his VQ and, after laboring for a full 15 minutes the night before on the workout plan, eagerly relayed it to the PAX.  Would it be a beat down?  Time would tell.

    Speaking of which…

    • 200 yd Freestyle warmup
    • 25 yd Freestyle sprint
    • 25 yd Freestyle recover
    • 100 yd Breaststroke
    • 25 yd Freestyle sprint
    • 25 yd Freestyle recover
    • 100 yd Kick only
    • Rinse & Repeat

    Lo and behold, an FNG arrived 5 minutes late, and jumped right in once he got the rundown.  It was Da Parish’s FNG from the week before, and Da Parish was excited to have kept his EH going.

    The PAX finished up right on time and the naming ceremony was on.   His wife is a news anchor, so would it be “Anchorman”?  Nah.  He works in hotel sales, so “Bellhop” it is!

    Quick COT and, just as quickly as it began, it was finished.

    Announcements

    • Still plenty of available Q’s at Lafitte’s Plunge

    Thank you for the opportunity to lead for the first time.  Looking forward to Q’ing the Plunge again,

    Bleau

  • Lafitte’s Plunge #35 – the FNG

    YHC arrived at the Plunge precisely at 0530, and to his excitement his EH had finally succeeded.  There in the water was his FNG; second to date.   The other PAX will be impressed with YHC’s ability to headlock.  Where are the other PAX?  YHC grabbed the FNG, made their way to the outside pool….locked.  Where are the other PAX?   Oh.

    The Thang….

    • 200 yd w/u
    • 5o yd Freestyle sprint
    • 50 yd Freestyle recover
    • 100 yd Dealers Choice
    • Rinse & Repeat

    The FNG left around 0600 to bring his 2.0 to Children’s Hospital to get tubes.   Since YHC had been the one to EH the FNG, the naming ceremony would be postponed till the next post.   The FNG advised that he’d like to attend Stomp, Foundry, & Mothership, but he needed to get in better shape before he could burpee.  YHC advised him that is why you do burpees, to get in better shape.  *mind blown

    Announcements

    • Via GroupMe, Bleau will have his VQ at Lafitte’s Plunge next week
    • Plenty of availability for Q’s at Lafitte’s Plunge

    Intentions

    • FNG’s 2.0 on his procedure today

    Thank you for the opportunity to lead,

    Da Parish

  • Lafitte’s Plunge #33 – Open Water Training

    Fortunately for F3,  high schools without pools are at the UNO Aquatic Center for 5:30 am and the Plunge can resume as scheduled.  YHC would like to see more PAX indulge this joint sparing cardio workout.   While researching 45 min swim beat downs, YHC came across the perfect work out to prepare the less experienced PAX for an open water swim; just like the swim featured in the Triathlons based in here New Orleans (foreshadowing).   Three men met the GLOOM on a mission of self improvement and bettering one’s self.

    The Thang

    • 300 yd W/U
    • 8 x 25 yd, :10 rest
      • One way Tarzan Drill (keep your head above water)
      • Other way Fist Drill (keep your hands in a fist.  This would be renamed the Chucky Stroke.  (Any PAX familiar with Son’s of Anarchy will get the joke).
    • 400 yd
      • No walls, turn at the “T”
    • 4 x 75 yd
      • Sprint 25 yd, recover 50 yd, no rest
    • 2 x 50 yd Pulls
      • Using hand paddles, count your strokes one way; on the way back, try to lower your stroke count

    Announcements:

    • The New Orleans Escape Triathlon scheduled for 10/1/17 has been cancelled by the promoters, probably for a combination of participation and cost of NOPD
    • Chalmette Track Club is hosting the PelicanMan Duathalon in Lower St. Bernard on Sunday September 24, 2017
      • This is a 2 mile run, 10 mile bike, 2 mile run.
      • Perhaps an F2 can follow for the Saints @ Panthers Game.
    • YHC is hosting a Home Brew Competition at his house Saturday and is in need of judges.  All PAX, M’s, 2.0’s, & friends are welcome.
      • 132 W Claiborne Sq. Chalmette, LA
      • 5pm till;  LSU game for 8:30
      • Bring your swim suit

    Intentions:

    • F3 Houston and all those recovering from Hurricane Harvey.

    Our Lady of Prompt Succor…Hasten to help us.

    Da Parish

  • Ride the Shark

    Three men showed up to grow and swim…

    -100m freestyle

    -25m sprint

    Rinse and Repeat until time runs out…or if you’re Triple Shift, you swim until you hit 1000m.  Show off….T-Claps!

    Countoff, namerama, announcements, shoutouts, prayer.

    (DISCLAIMER: Title and Graphic have nothing to do with the workout or the pax…just because)

  • Co-Q?

    Since the pool now opens around 6am, Da Parish decided to keep meeting there at 5:30am for a DownPAINment before we dive in.  So….Triple Shift and Da Parish (co-Q) arrived at 5:30am and kicked it off.  They ran around the arena, under cover, to a fence and then back.

    COP:

    -SSH x 40 IC

    -Merkins x 10 IC

    -Squat Walkers x 20 IC

    YHC (co-Q) arrived at 6am to swim and the pax were in the middle of their warmup.  When done, we proceeded to swim 100m and then a 25m sprint. Rinse and repeat until time.

    COT: Countoff, namerama, shoutouts and a prayer

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TRIPLE SHIFT!

  • Lafitte’s Plunge Time Change(ish)

    Lafitte’s Plunge DTG will still be meeting at 0530 at the UNO Aquatic Center. HOWEVER, we will not be in the pool until closer to 0600.

    • From 5:30-6 there will be a DownPAINment
    • From 6-6:45 there will be a swim.  If you are coming for 5:30, bring your shoes and work out gear.
    • PAX can come for 5:30 or 6 and leave at any time (6:15 or 6:45). For this reason, COT will be at or around 6:00, prior to the swim.

    Just a heads up, UNO does have showers and lockers available, bring your own lock and toiletries

    If you have any questions, holla via GroupMe. If you wish to Q, we are always in need, please sign up.

    YHC,

    Da Parish

  • Lafitte’s Plunge Distance Test – Part 1

    This 2 part workout will last about a month.  Today’s beat down would be very basic. OYO, swim for 40 minutes.  Keep a good count of your laps.  This is your goal to beat next month.  I propose that the last Plunge of the month be a stride for improvement.

    Da Parish – 1800 yards, 36 laps

    Maverick – 1600 yards, 32 laps

    Moleskin – our contact at UNO will no longer be opening the pool at 5:30.  The new keeper of the keys is not likely to arrive before 6.  The sign in process is still the same for now.  It is possible that someone may be opening earlier, but not likely.   Also, due to school starting, the indoor pool will not be available.  I suggest possibly doing a pre-thang from 5:30-6, or pushing the entire AO to 6-6:45 .

    Thank you for the opportunity to lead.

     

  • B.L.I.M.P.S. at the Plunge

    After what only be described as a Routine Victory, three men met the Gloom in pursuit of self improvement in an aquatic environment.   Posting less than 8 hours after an intense competition of brawn and masculinity takes a certain level of testicular fortitude that few men are fortunate enough to maintain.  Tclaps to our counterparts at Okwata who were able to do the same.  Disclaimer

    The Thang

    • Burpees x 5; swim a lap
    • Leg Lifts x 10; swim a lap
    • Irkins x 15; swim a lap
    • Merkins x 20; swim a lap
    • Plank Jacks x 25; swim a lap
    • Squats x 30; swim a lap

    Rinse & Repeat

    YHC completed B.L.I.M.P.S.  B.L.I.M.P. and 1000m; the other Pax were not far behind.  Tclaps to Milk Man for his first post to the Plunge; I’m sure he’ll be back.

    Thank you for the opportunity to lead,

    Da Parish