F3 New Orleans

Tag: The Scramble

  • Finally the clock rolled back for someone!! – from Shooter

    As I turned into the parking lot at the AO, YHC almost had to pause as the sight of an F150 idling with its lights on sat. It was almost like seeing some atmospheric event in my lifetime as there is no way this could be Cowbell.. But to my surprise and the surprise of the rest of the PAX it indeed was Cowbell.. Only conclusion that could be drawn was he finally rolled back his clock for daylight savings..

    Warmup
    15IC Seal Jacks, Butt kicks, SSH, Toe Touches, Windmills, Grass grabbers and alternating leg swings front/back side/side..

    Thang
    2 runners and 3 Ruckers set out with a pause on Messina for 10 OYO worse merkins ever and 20 jump squats then resumed.
    Returned for some core 10IC right elbow left knee F/J 20IC Flutter kicks and LBCs..

    JV closed us out in prayer and until the next Gloom 👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼!!!

  • Return to routine, including Bushwacker!! – from Shooter

    6 PAX decided to post the Gloom at The Scramble for the return of routine.. No JV we will not meet at Messina and Monroe this time but may very well in the future, so resist killing the leg workouts at the gym till after Thursday’s.. YHC decided to instruct the sprinters in Waterpik and Bushwacker to make two loops will Chewy and I did one and the Ruckers to the gate and back…
    Everything was routine, including Bushwacker running straight to the bathroom upon our return as the rest of us closed out with some stretching…

    Appreciate the post gentlemen, including you Bushwacker 😝and Chewy closed us out with COT..

    Until the next Gloom 👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼!!!

  • Smack talking at the Scramble!!! – from Shooter

    5 PAX embraced the chill of a 2nd morning in the low 50s, however the hot air coming from the chatter quickly had to be put in pause, so YHC could get things started… This morning would consist of two groups. Cowbell and Waterpik ad the runners and JV, Russo and self were the Ruckers… If the conversation between Waterpik (TIGAS) and Cowbell (Hiddy Tiddy) was half as entertaining as Russo (TIGA) and JV (Fighting ☘️) then I would say Steve missed out on an opportunity to come out and create a possible Netflix series… The name that comes to mind would be “Fan Fair” and it would run along side the college football season… Appreciate the entertainment and chatter gentlemen.

    Warmup 15IC SSH, Grass grabbers, Toe Touches, Hillbillies and Butt kicks.
    Runners did standard route as the Ruckers went out 18 min and doubled back.
    Returned for some Mary Left and Right Elbow to knee, bridges, hello dollies, Rosalitas and Crawl 3-4 arm lengths out and return to plank.

    Appreciate Waterpik praying us out with intentions for Zoolander and thoughts for Steve’s grandmother…

    Till the next Gloom 👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼!!

  • Meet me at Messina and Monroe!! – from Shooter

    With humidity and an occasional drizzle 7 PAX converged on the Scramble for a mixup of sorts..
    Warmup consist of 12IC SSH, Toe Touches, Imperial walkers, Grass grabbers, Hillbillies and Windmills…

    Broke into 3 groups Ruckers, Runners and Joggers… Plan was to time out Russo and JV for 10 mins which would hopefully allow them time to get to Messina and Monroe.. Joggers took one direction and the runners another, but all meeting 10 mins later at the corner of Messina and Monroe.. Ruckers dropped their plates and the PAX enjoyed some slight Mosey then increases of 25, 50, 75 and 100 percent effort for roughly 100-150 yards returned with chatter and walk back to start.. R/R backdown and then commenced on our return to the AO..

    Overall felt effective and enjoyed the breakup from the norm…

    Appreciate the post and Russo praying out the PAX..

    Till the next Gloom 👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼!!!

  • Change of pace with the change in weather!! – from Shooter

    YHC loves the seasonal change to fall, there is much reward when you open the door and your not slammed by the heavy humidity that south LA can bring.. It certainly puts a pep in one’s step especially when there is running involved…
    Must give a BIG T👏🏼 to JV for posting even though a late night text from Akbar explaining he would not be rucking this morning and YHC EHing him into running..With a nice showing of PAX we broke into two groups..

    Warmup
    15IC SSH, Toe Touches, Windmill’s, Hillbillies, Imperial walkers and leg swings front/back left/right..

    Thang
    Speed group consisting of Waterpik, Bird, Cowbell and Zoolander journeyed the standard route with 2x through the loop..

    YHC, Chewy and JV to the point and returned to the AO.. Completed 50 SSH OYO, 25 Butt kicks OYO, 15 slow squats with 3 second hold at the bottom.. Targeted stretching and wrapped up with 25 LBCs OYO and 25 hands to heels..

    Appreciate Bird for the closeout and until the next Gloom 👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼!!

  • Mixed bag! – from Shooter

    With a nice cool front in store, 7 PAX decided to take the Red pill this Gloom and get better in the category of Fitness.. Q had a mixture of levels containing ruckers, runners and joggers to satisfy.. So after a brief warmup of 10IC SSH, Imperial walkers, Windmills, Toe touches, self love and cherry pickers, YHC instructed the RUNNERS in Cowbell, Hammer and Waterpik to journey out the ole path of the Scramble down Messina and through the loop and to the pier (still no progression) back to the AO. Ruckers in JV and Russo set out for 15 mins out and back while Chewy and YHC jogged Messina straight away to the pier and back looping back for the six upon returning. In all the runners completed 3.8 miles while the joggers logged 3.1 and the ruckers somewhere around 2 miles for the gloom. Once back at the AO PAX completed LBCs, hands to heels, wife pleaser’s, flutter kicks and Jane Fonda’s Ic 15IC for all.

    Appreciate you gents for the post, and any Mandevillians out there looking for some extra work checkout Bacchus’ Q at the newly named Splash pad Friday at 0515..
    Anyone further north can join me at the A1c with Jose10k and the Covington crew..

    Appreciate Cowbell for closing in prayer with intentions offered up for the travels of JVs family this weekend and Waterpik’s father in law with his current health..

    Till the next Gloom 👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼!!!

  • What the Ruck is happening here!! – from Shooter

    Well what used to be known as a running AO has quickly changed to a 50/50 mix of Ruckers and runners.. However, the Ruckers today joined by Zoolander outnumbered the stallion’s with a 5/3 advantage, only as the unusually late Cowbell arrived so late that he had to sprint to catch the Ruckers.. Believe he shortened his run as Waterpik and Hammer were just about out of sight by the time we hit Messina.. YHC is still not actually sure why Cowbell is not resting in preparation for Rudy’s 55 on Saturday.. Only thought can be is that he knows Tanked up is losing sleep, still working out in some capacity and putting in 8 hour days in the brutal heat while endlessly planning to conquer and destroy yet another CSAUP… Anyways the PAX did a brief warmup of 20IC SSH, 10IC Windmills, 20IC Toe Touches, 10IC self love and 10 OYO Merkins and squats.. Gave instructions of a route that produced 4.6 miles for Hammer and Waterpik which even though it’s dark outside the heat is still relentless but those guys constantly crush it by running to the AOs and putting in the extra work.. Big T👏🏼 to their discipline and leadership in that way.. As for the Ruckers YHC knew he had to add a little intensity to impress Zoolander, so we stopped 4x for 10 squats and 10 Merkins of course with the Ruck sack..
    Lots of great chatter about high school football games quickly approaching, to insurance coverage, etc.. We chose to not actually solve the worlds problems on this Gloom but who knows what next week will bring..

    Appreciate the following and 👍🏼💪🏼✌🏼 till the next Gloom!!

    Thanks to Akbar for the closing in prayer!!

  • Ruckin Ramble at the Scramble – from Shooter

    With not much chatter of the Gnarly Nutria swirling around the northern parts YHC anticipated more PAX posting on this Gloom.. In previous years the Scramble following the Gnarly was always a ghost town.. Many of the regulars would post the night before at the Gnarly and take a rest the following Gloom.. The Scramble appears to be reaching a different PAX lately. With the introduction of Rucking the past few months we have seen the likes of Akbar and JV posting more often and this morning we were privileged to have Russo in attendance as well.. Until Cowbells 0515:59 arrival it was looking as though Waterpik would be the only stallion on the streets with his reigns pulled tight.. Thankfully though he and Cowbell have similarities in run speeds and it worked out perfectly… After 5 mins of warmup 10IC Toe Touches, Imperial walkers, Hillbillies, Cherry pickers, Torso twists and Grass grabbers. YHC instructed the Ruckers we would go out 20 mins and return. Offered an idea of directions to the stallion’s and for the most part I believe they charted that very course giving the 2 a 4.8 mile distance at a nice 8:26 pace, which in these summer conditions most certainly deserves a T👏🏼 for sure… We all arrived back at the AO right on time to count, announce and COT before parting ways for the rest of the day..

    Appreciate you men posting and until the next Gloom 👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼!!!

  • Usual suspects and Amnesia – from Waterpik

    It was a normal Thursday around these parts until Ammesia showed up coming in hot on his bicycle. He joined us for the run, which was
    4 miles , 8:20 pace. Always tough to take the little red pill and get out of bed, but always proud and glad to have done so. With you guys holding me accountable it always seems easier. Have a good day men!

  • Did Cowbell send out a message?? – from Shooter

    YHC arrived a little earlier than normal for the Scramble, but as the clock ticked away and 0515 approached, it seemed as if I might actually not have any participants this gloom…
    Not so fast though as the clock struck 0513 and Bird turned the corner quickly parking and emerging wearing flip flops, which one could easily mistaken as the Southshores Hawgcycle.. Then right behind comes in Zoolander and Waterpik… Now you know where this is going because it’s 0515 and time to get started.. As if it’s precisely planned and never altered here comes the sights of Cowbell rounding the corner and pulling up after a few warmup exercises… YHC took the PAX through, 10IC Self love, Abe Vogadas, Toe Touches, SSH, Hillbillies, Imperial walkers and some calf stretch’s and runners poses…
    This mornings route was traditional adding in a loop in Hermitage and wrapping up with 25IC LBCs and a plank hold for a min..

    Appreciate you guys slowing your pace this morning as Cowbell and Waterpik circled back for the ole caboose 2x…

    Until the next Gloom 👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼!!