F3 New Orleans

Tag: Popeyes

  • I Simply Must Go (Baby, Its Cold Outside)

    Not every man would wake up before 5am on what may be the coldest day of the year to stay on mission. Five PAX braved the early morning, pressing on towards the goal to win the prize (Phil 3:14). This is their story.

    We begin with a quick run over to the Gazebo in the center of the park for a warm up. Seems that the area in question is fenced off for the upcoming Christmas lighting display.

    Whoops.

    As I was saying, we begin with a quick run over to the Clock Tower near the road for a warm up.

    Warmup

    Side Straddle Hop x 10

    Peter Parker x 10

    Parker Peter x 10

    Smurf Jacks x 15

    Merkins x 10

    LBC x 20

    Bonnie Blairs x 10

    Mission I

    We began by alternating Bear Crawl (10 “steps”) and Lunge Walk (10 steps) across the soccer field to the running track. Upon completing the Bear Crawl/Lunge Walk, the PAX had a longer mosey on the outside running track to the West Napoleon exercise area. Along the way, we stopped to smell the roses (Roses = Burpees, Merkins, American Hammer, Big Boy Sit Ups).

    Mission II

    Once we arrived at the West Napoleon exercise area, the PAX were treated to alternating Pull Ups, Curls, Box Jumps, Big Boy Sit Ups and Chest Press (Curls & Chest press brought to you by cinder blocks liberated from behind the water pump wall at Pontiff). Three rounds on the circuit, pace set by Pull Ups, and a run back to the flag.

    Closing Ceremony

    Count Off, Name-o-rama, Announcements, Prayer Requests, Icy Ball O Man.

    In the end, did we break any new ground? In terms of creativity, not so much. But I’m proud to say each lionhearted man there today in 33° conditions earned the coveted John M. “Jack” Frost Award for Courage Under Cold Weather.

    Of course, the plaque for those “missing in action” today can be found in the Popeyes’s north side ladies room, right next to the feminine hygene products dispenser. Perhaps if you go in there to check it out, you’ll run into one of the handful of elderly ladies we saw on the track this morning while you were sleeping.

  • Hokie in for Dark Wing Duck

    On Tuesday, I received a call from Dark Wing Duck with a request to switch Q’s and I readily agreed.

    With the forecast of rain, only 4 Pax set their alarms to come out and join us at Popeyes.

    We started at the clock

    0.0 miles – Stretch
    0.2 miles – burpees at 1st exercise area
    0.4 miles – dips at the dog park
    0.7 miles – lunges at playground
    0.9 miles – imperial at workout area by Napoleon
    1.0 miles – bear crawled

    back to workout area for step ups and inverted rows/pull ups


    1.2 miles – merkins at shelter 8
    1.4 miles – plank jacks at parking lot

    ran around the pond


    1.5 miles – squats at clock

    finished with a little Mary of wife pleasers, flutter kicks, penguins & reverse crunches

    We closed letting everyone know about the exciting Mothership/Muscleship joint competition beat down for this Saturday 11/02 & F2 event coming up the following Fri 11/08.

  • “Do they make men’s sports bras?”

    The answer to that question is no, but more on that in a moment.

    YHC arrived at Popeyes on this cool, crisp morning with a beatdown appropriate for individuals who would find their joy in running the following morning at the Wally Run. The temperature was 62 degrees but based on Boo Boo’s attire you would have thought it was minus 62 degrees. With the park set-up for a weekend event, the mosey to the Esplanade workout equipment would take a bit longer. At 5:28, YHC gave the disclaimer and headed out making sure not to get out of sight before 5:30 in case someone came in hot.

    Warm-Up

    No time to circle up so a warm-up on the go—

    High Knees, Butt-Kicks, Carioca Right, Carioca Left, Walking Imperial Walkers, Arm Circles as we ran. We did circle up once about halfway through for SSH, Abe Vigodas, and Seal Jacks (note: these men do not have the coordination required for Seal Jacks)

    The Thang

    At the Esplanade workout equipment we completed one minute each of the following exercises:

    Burpees, Lunges, Dips, Inch Worms, Irkins, Military Sit-Ups, Plank Jacks, LBCs, Squats, Bonnie Blairs, Leg Raises (hanging from the pull-up bars), and Imperial Squat Walkers. We completed the circuit with a 6-pack (Think 11s with pull-ups and Merkins but only totaling 6 reps)

    We completed the round and moseyed back toward the flag. Along the way we had an opportunity to encourage one of our newest Metry Pax, Mile High. Mile High has worked hard over the last couple of weeks but has made it known to everyone he is not a runner. We let him set the pace on the return mosey but not without asking, “Do they make men’s sporting bras?” They don’t, but T-claps to Mile High for sprinting to the finish.

    Mile High’s effort and the Pax response is a subtle reminder, “Leave no man behind, but leave no man where you found him!”

    COT, prayers for families and marriages associated with F3

    As always, it was a please to lead.

  • ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST; 9 October 2019

    Ten men of F3 NOLA showed up at Popeyes for the inaugural Army Physical Fitness Test, which will be administered during the first month of each quarter at Popeyes. Three additional PAX (Hobbs, Mambi, and Pai Gow) completed the test on 10/10/19, at the inaugural Pontiff Run-Focused AO.

    WARM-UP

    After the traditional disclaimer, quick warm-up of Arm Circles, Grass Grabbers, and Imperial Walkers (all x10) was completed.

    DA THANG

    PAX paired-off to count for each other and ensure proper form. The results are scored on an age-based standard set by the U.S. Army. The only modification to the test was the requisite ten-minute rest time between events because the men of F3 NOLA are better than that, so we rested for the two minutes between events (while counting for our brothers). The test is completed in the order of push-ups, sit-ups, and 2-mile run.

    Push-ups: Complete as many as possible in two minutes. A push-up is not complete unless the arms are at 90 degree angles or less, legs no more than shoulder width apart, and the participant returns to the high plank position. Rest can be taken in the high plank position (with or without an upward or downward arch at the waist). If any part of the legs or torso touch the ground the exercise is over.

    Sit-ups: Complete as many as possible in two minutes. A sit-up is not complete unless fingers remain interlocked behind the head, legs at 90 degree angles, shoulders come off the ground, elbows extend past the knees, and shoulders return to the ground. Rest can be taken only in the upright position.

    2-mile Run: If you need explanation then you failed!

    Attached are the results. Green= good Pink= below standard. A score is assess to the each entry and totaled for a final score.

    Thank you for the opportunity to lead and try something new. It’s always an honor.

  • Roulette wheel at Popeye

    Random counts because the Q just felt like it and it was funny to watch. The weather was beautiful, almost crisp.

    Imperial walkers 14 @ 4 count

    Abe Vigoda 16 @ 4 count

    Side shuffles

    Runner Stretch

    Bat wings 21x 4 count

    Push up side plank reach 5/side

    To Gazeeba circle run 4x

    Bear Crawl-Sit-ups combo ¼ round then 12 sit-ups 4 circles

    30 count down 

    Hanging leg/knee Raises. OYO, 25 total

    Push up then move in circle

    Lunge around the gazeebo Jump down/up stairs. 4x around

    Inchsworms 21x pushups at bottom

    Supine Bridge holds 40 count 5x

    Skaters 20/side

  • The World’s Shortest Backblast

    3 men came out and pushed through the IronPax Challenge at Popeyes while one man kept time. The total reps are below. Tanner is a beast.

    Tanner – 815

    Chips – 500

    Tua – 500

    Count-Off, Name-O-Rama, and Prayer

    -Rev Sox

  • The Best Chicken IronPax

    Popeyes not only holds the crown for the best chicken sandwich in the Fastfood wars but also holds the crown for the best location for the IronPax challenge.

    12 men came out in the heat and humidity to conquer the IronPax challenge and all 12 men finished the task at hand.

    Challenge One: The Killer Bs

    10 Yard Bunny Hop

    10 Burpees, 10 Bonnie Blairs, 10 Big Boy Situps

    10 Yard Bunny Hop

    10 Burpees, 10 Bonnie Blairs, 10 Big Boy Situps

    10 Yard Bunny Hop

    10 Burpees, 10 Bonnie Blairs, 10 Big Boy Situps

    30 Yard Bear Crawl

    Rinse and Repeat for 5 laps

    SoGo won the day with a time of 21:15 but all 12 men pushed themselves through the dirt and grass to complete the challenge. YHC, SOGO, Tua, Shuffles, and Tanner all completed the Challenge for the 2nd time this week and each improved on his time before. T-Claps to Tua for knocking 7 minutes off his Rock City time.

    The End

    Count-Off, Name-O-Rama, Prayer in the Sweaty-Ball-O-Man

    Thanks for the opportunity to lead,

    Rev Sox

  • Popeyes Preseason

    Popeyes Preseason

    8 men came out in the gloom and suffocating humidity to Popeyes on Wednesday, August 28th at 5:30am to try their hand at the IronPax Preseason challenge.

    YHC started with the basic disclaimer at 5:29am and led the pax in a 400 meter warmup mosey to establish the lap for the run of this morning’s challenge.

    The Thang

    24 squats, 24 merkins, 24 lunge steps (2 count as 1), and a 400 meter run is one lap. The goal is to complete six in the fastest time possible. Simple but not easy, especially in the humid conditions.

    The Times

    Two Yutes – 23:57

    Tua – 27:25

    RevSox – 30:09

    Hokie – 32:47

    BooBoo – 34:01

    Darkwing Duck – 37:36

    KennerBrah – 39:21

    Chips – 42:02

    Tclaps to Two Yutes for coming in first with a dominate time under 24 minutes!

    Tua for finishing 2nd after starting F3 only a couple of months ago. He’s going to be gunning for Mahatma soon.

    BooBoo for picking up the Uptowner AO Q (if you ask me the Uptowner Q has been slacking off on his Q duties lately, it’ll be great to see fresh blood restore life to the Uptowner)

    Hokie for improving on his previous time for the IronPax preason by an insane 8 minutes. Hokie basically lapped his Monday time.

    Darkwing Duck for improving in leaps and bounds since his F3 start and making me feel guilty for being more consistent to the Metairie workouts than I am.

    KennerBrah for putting all of us young guys to shame with his work ethic.

    Chips for pushing through to the end and ensuring that every Pax member left this morning stronger and faster than when he arrived.

    The Conclusion

    Count-Off, Name-O-Rama, Chips continued with last lunge walks as we counted off and the Pax ran Chips last lap with him. Announcements and Prayer in the extra sweaty ball of man.

    -Rev Sox

  • O Boo Boo, Where Art Thou?

    YHC arrived at Popeyes at 5:25am to spot the trucks of two of his favorite Pax members, Darkwing Duck and Tua. Sadly, those would be the only F3NOLA vehicles YHC would spot this morning for a sweaty Popeyes workout.

    About 2 months ago, YHC filled in the Q sheet with all the Popeyes regulars and a special Jingle Vader guest Q. Each week Q after Q faithfully arrived until this morning when Boo Boo was nowhere to be found. (Darkwing Duck claims Boo Boo is in Pittsburgh, but YHC finds it hard to believe that people still visit Pittsburgh.)

    YHC gave the standard disclaimer and started the 3 man Pax in a mosey while trying to decide what to do for the next 45 minutes.

    Warm-Up

    SSH -27

    Side lunges – 10

    Hillbillies – 20

    Plankjacks – 20

    Rocky Balboas – 20

    Leg Stuff

    YHC led a mosey over to one of Popeyes many walls that make for great step ups and led the Pax in a series of leg exercises.

    Channing Tatums – 20

    Tatum Channings – 20

    Box Jumps – 10

    Repeat at 15, 15 and 8. 10, 10 and 5. 5, 5, and 3

    Elevens

    The go to exercise (along with Dora) for a morning where the Q doesn’t arrive is elevens. The pax didn’t even need to change locations as we started with 10 incline merkins, and ran over to the next wall for one dip. Repeated the exercises with back and forth running until we were at 1 incline merkin and 10 dips.

    Mosey

    YHC led the Pax in a mosey to the exercise equipment near Napoleon.

    Short Circuit

    With only three Pax members in attendance, we completed a short circuit on the exercise equipment with 5 burpees as the count. The Pax rotated between burpees, pullups and leg lifts. Rinse and repeat

    Mosey

    YHC led the Pax in a mosey back to the virtual flag for some Mary.

    Mary

    O Dolly to the left – 15

    Wife Pleasers – 20

    O Dolly to the right – 15

    Big Boy Situps – 10

    Conclusion

    Count-off, Name-O-Rama, Announcements, and Prayer in the Sweaty Ball of Man.

    Thanks Darkwing and Tua for following me as if we weren’t running around like chickens with our heads cut off. Boo boo, you got the Q on October 9th.

    -Rev Sox

  • Substance over Form

    Conditions: 82 with a Heat Index of 91. Slight breeze and lots of wet, freshly cut grass to frolic in.

    Warm-up

    SSH x 20, Mt. Climbers x 20, IW x 20, Alternating Lunges x 14, 3 Rounds of the Suck (6 SSH, 6 Merkins, 6 Jump Squats)

    The Thang

    Mosey over the 4 hills of Lafreniere landing on the top of the 4th. For a few rounds of 3-6-3 exercises (3 slow reps, 6 normal, 3 slow)

    • Merkins
    • Squats
    • Merkins
    • Sumo Squats
    • Werkins

    Mosey back to the second hill (the highest and possibly the steepest) and gather together about 40 yards from the base. Here we broke out for one of my favorite Iron Pax workouts from last year:

    • 50 Squats
    • 40 Big Boi Situps
    • 30 Merkins
    • 20 MKGs (aka Bonnie Blairs) 2 is one
    • 10 Burpees
    • Run up and over the hill and back
    • Start rolling through the Suck until the 6 arrives.

    We did two rotations of this and then headed back up the high hill for some Quadraphilia – 4 minutes of running down the hill forward and up the hill bakerds. #crowdpleaser

    Back to the flag where we prayed a prayer of gratitude and prayed for those in need.

    NMM

    The internet has this to say about a heat index of 91 – Extreme caution: at this condition, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Continuing activity could result in heat stroke.

    Don’t listen to the internet. Today felt pretty nice. I only lost 3 lbs. of sweat, compared to the 5 I lost during the 10 mile run with Rudy the other day.

    As you may know, YHC’s Merkin form ain’t great. I blame it on my legs. They are too heavy. Same reason I am a terrible swimmer. My legs sink. Maybe it’s all the muscles in them. I don’t know. Anyway, t-claps to Mahatma for pointing this out once again with a “Bruh, you gotta do somethin’ ’bout that form.” With tips about glute activation and some feedback from War Eagle (who should have been working out instead of standing around watching me), I think I made some progress.

    We had to do the 3-6-3 Merkins twice, because I royally screwed them up the first go around. Didn’t help that I started in an ant pile. But that is no excuse, just a condition that I should have overcome. I’ll be better.

    Quadraphilia brings back such good memories of Okwata. I have to get back out there. I will be overwriting some of the LVCC names that have copied and pasted their way through the Q-sheet so that we can all enjoy a round of Quadraphilia in the tall, wet grass of the steep Okwata levee.

    And what’s up with calling running backwards up a hill Bernie Sanders? I see that term used all over F3 Nation. I don’t think Bernie would be all that flattered. Bernie is a man that never gives up, even after everyone else has, and the rest of the world sees absolutely no reason he should still be hanging in there. But Bernie doesn’t care what you have to say. Bernie don’t quit. He’s a fitting namesake for seeing how long you can keep your chin above a pull-up bar, or how long you can hold an Al Gore (oops that one is already named after a Democratic Presidential Candidate). Anyway naming an exercise after him because it burns and his first name is Bernie, is weak in my opinion. C’mon F3 Nation, we can do better. If anyone should be looking at the character of a man it should be us. Let the rest of the world focus on outward appearances and names that sound like Burn, but are spelled differently.