Author: MEATBALL

  • Real Feels of +everything

    90 in the Shade for our Warmarama at the Crossing tonight with 5 renegades looking for a beat down from Chaplain and Meatball splitting the Q.

    Mosey to the Portico: SSH, Copperhead Squats, Helicopters, Dead Man Hang, Plank Streches, Merkins,

    COP #1: Bernie Sanders into Karaokes up and back from the South Corner into 3 Sets of 10LBCs >or + 2 Burpees.

    COP #2: Indigenous Peoples Murder Gorilla with American Hammers up the Grassy Hill!

    COP #3: “Compounding Pentagon”; 10 LBCs then 10 LBC +10 Hand Release Merkins, then 10+10+10 Bobby Hurleys, 10+10+10+10 SSH, 10+10+10+10+10 Merkins. Reverso with 10 of the called exercise at each of the Pentagon Points.

    COP #4: Leg Buster Square Circuit: Lt. Dan’s, Crawl Bear, Flying Monkey Humpers, Fwd Straddle Hops.

    COP #5: Incline/Decline; Merkins, Carolina Dry Docks, LBCs, Squats to time.

    Announcements of Convergence 7/4 @ Forest Hill Park and a VQ from @woodsman in 2 weeks. YHC ended the evening with a dip in the “James” to cool off!

  • Double, Triple, Check your Imperial Walker! (had to be there)

    14 started their Independence week at the Alamo just to hear the confusion that goes on in my head as I took on an Alamo Q for the first time! I am not a runner but apparently like to Mosey…

    Warmarama: Side Straddle Hops, Imperial Walkers, Imperial Walkers (that looked like Ukranian Soldiers), Imperial Walkers (that looked like a Dead Man Hang), Finish with 10 Peter Parkers OYO.

    COP #1: Partner Up (Not a Triple Check): As Many as you can get until your partner gets back from the uphill climb; LBCs, Flutter Kicks, Toe Taps.

    COP #2: New Partner Up (Still not a Triple Check): From the Tunnel up the side slope; Carolina Dry Docks, Hello Dollies, Freddie Mercurys, Peter Parkers

    COP #3: Ladder in the Lot: 1 Bobby Hurley, 2 Merkins, 3 Peter Parkers, 4 Carolina Dry Docks, 5 Monkey Humpers, 6 Copperhead Squats, 7 Ukranian Soliders, 8 Side Straddle Hops

    COP #4: Take Back the Tennis Courts, 4 Corners Prostitute Style. 5 Merkins, 10 LBCs, 15 Side Straddle Hops, 20 Flutter Kicks

    COP #5: (Don’t go by Wilsons Watch) Yes, a Triple Check: American Hammers, LBCs, Time…

    NMS (Naked Mole Skin) @purple-rain: The Alamo is where I hit my first AO last June and it was my time to jump in and lead with this great group of guys. I had an FNG attend that questioned why “Faith” was at the end of F3. Well the Faith here is a belief in something outside of oneself and although I don’t know the reason why it is last in order, I know that the Fitness at the Alamo has brought me to Fellowship at the Alamo and I am encouraged by my brothers in the Faith to pray for each other and lean on each other no matter what we are going through and I appreciate what prayer and trust in each other can do in this community.

    Convergence at Stone House @ Forest Hill Park 7/4 at 7:00am!

  • A Double Q made us Croak!

    On a muggy evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon and the air hung heavy with humidity, seven intrepid souls embarked on a mission to conquer the realm of fitness. Without a talked about synced plan, Meatball and Chaplain embarked on a “Double Q”.

    Warmorama: Chaplain led us out on a Mosey to the storage containers on the east fence line and in cadence… Side Straddle Hops, Copperhead Squats, Cherry Pickers, LBCs, Flutter Kicks, Heels to Heaven, Dead Man Hang, Toe Taps. #switchtheQ

    COP1: Indigenous Run around the church. Last Man drops to do a Burpee and then catches up to the pace. Each HIM did this 4-5 times,ish.

    COP2: 11s with Side Straddle Hops on each side, Carrying #Coupons 1 out of 3 lengths.

    COP3: 4 Corners Prostitute Style. 5 Merkins, 10 LBCs, 15 Side Straddle Hops, 20 Flutter Kicks with Extended Arms holding a coupon parallel to the ground. #switchtheQ

    #CSAUP: As each HIM arrived back to the start, sweat already glistening on their brows like a badge of honor, they were greeted not by the usual chirping of crickets, but by a chorus of frogs croaking in perfect harmony. Undeterred, our band of workout warriors took this amphibian serenade as a sign—a sign that only Chaplain could explain as the need for “Ring around the Toadie”. Even nature itself was rooting for their gains.

    With a nod of solidarity and a few awkward stretches thrown in for good measure, they began their workout routine, their grunts and groans mingling with the rhythmic croaks of their newfound amphibian cheerleaders.

    And as they sweated and strained, they couldn’t help but feel a kinship with their croaking companions—a shared commitment to pushing through the swampy muck of adversity, be it physical or amphibious. For on that humid night, amidst the cacophony of croaks and the symphony of sweat, seven guys and a gaggle of frogs forged a bond stronger than any protein shake could ever provide. #switchtheQ

    COP4: Bicep Curls and TriCep Extensions. 3×10 and then 2×10 to come to time.

    Announcements and Prayers focused around those with cancer, supporting them and supporting the families as well.

  • Ocho to the Endo (May 8, VE Day)

    11 Soldiers showed up at the Crossing as we reflected on VE Day or Victory Day. The day WWII ended in Europe.

    Mosey to the South lot for a warmup:

    Side Straddle Hops, Squat Jacks, CopperHead Squats, Dead Man Hang, Plank into Peter Parkers.

    COP #1: Paired up. Partner Ran and those that stayed home changed exercised. Once both partners ran, we changed exercises: Imperial Walkers, LBCs, Flutter Kicks, Toe Taps.

    COP #2: Repeat with new exercises; Carolina Dry Docks, Monkey Humpers, Bobby Hurlies, Heels to Heaven.

    COP #3: Repeat with new exercises; Calf Raises, Hello Dollies, Freddie Mercury, Peter Parker.

    There just so happened to be Coupons in the lot which led us into a “Ocho to the Endo” ladder. 1 Merkin, 2 Coupon Lifts, 3 LBCs, 4 Ukrainian Soldiers, 5 Carolina Dry Docks, 6 Monkey Humpers, 7 CopperHead Squats, 8 Side Straddle Hops.

    Recovered and circled up for a Plank to Fail Challenge pushing ourselves another 5 seconds every time we wanted to stop. @DTH didn’t want to stop… and took the challenge past time.

    Shout out to Dorothy putting in the work tonight and all those still recovering from GTE. Be there for your brothers in the PAX and invite those that aren’t in it yet. Prayers for Mental Health Recovery and Physical Health, not just those recovering from GTE but specifically for those battling cancer and recovering from treatments and surgeries.

    This Meatball is cooked. Out!

  • Triple, Triple

    As nine determined (including 1 FNG) arrived, they were greeted by a parking lot blanketed with a thick layer of pollen. Undeterred by nature’s seasonal offering, we ventured on. Despite the occasional sneeze and the gritty sensation underfoot, their spirits remained high as they powered through turning the pollen-filled air into a symbol of their commitment to The Crossing.

    COP: Side Straddle Hops, Dead Man Hang, Plank to Merkins, WW2

    The Thang:

    By 2s; Indian Run Mosey to the far corner of the lot.

    COT #1: Dora – Merkins (100), Flutter Kicks (100), LBC (100)

    COT #2: Triple Check to even out the numbers. Side Straddle Hops, CopperHead Squats

    COT #3: Triple Check – Air Chair, Balls to the Wall

    COT #4: Triple Check – American Hammers, Heels to Heaven

    COT #5: Found a field for 2 Sets of 25 Yard WheelBarrow Walks

    Ring of Fire and finished with a final Mosey to the COT.

    Announcements: GROWRUCK coming up, Men’s Fellowship Event at The Crossing Location 4/12.

  • That’s a Spicy Meatball

    11 Got together at Timberwolf to try something new, following my lead. Merkins made it burn but we made it through. Here is how it went:

    Mosey to the Parking Lot making sure not to jump any curbs figuring the plan out on the way. Warm-Up: Side Straddle Hops, Ukrainian Soldiers DeadMan Hang, Alabama Prom Dates and LBCs.

    COP #1: Mosey around the lot looking for the best place to start 4 Corners, Prostitution Style. 20 Side Straddle Hops, 25 Merkins, 30 LBCs, 40 Flutter Kicks

    COP #2: Mosey around the lot to set up Partner Doras. 100 Heels to Heaven 200 Flutter Kick, back down to 100 LBCs, Plank for the 6.

    COP #3: 11’s around the Mid-Islands. Side Straddle Hops paired with Squat Jumps. OC called plank for the 6 and stretched it out.

    COP #4: Finished up with Inclined Side Crab Crawls with reverse for an even beat down.

    Called Time after DeadMan Hangs leading into Announcements and Prayer. Privileged to have an opportunity to lead. Felt really good to contribute and challenge myself by being outside of a comfort zone. YHC: MEATBALL

  • That’s not a “U” if you cut through.

    YHC has taken his time to get to this point but it was my time to lead the PAX. Ready or not. 12 PAX including 3 FNGs joined us for the evening VQ. Heading into parking lot traffic we detoured to our first stop in the North Lot.

    Introductions, and then settles some nerves while doing Arm Circles, Ukrainian Soldiers, Alabama Prom Dates and LBCs. Time to avoid more parking lot traffic…

    COT #1: 11s around the North Islands. Cut Through if needed to keep up with the PAX. Hand Release Merkins paired with Squat Jumps.

    COT #2: Mosey to the Lower Lot, Partner Up and Dora. 100 Heels to Heaven, 200 Flutter Kicks, 100 LBCs. Lost FNG Sky Hook in the process who headed in for practice.

    COT #3: Mosey back to the North Island for some “Island” Crab Crawls. Last One does a Merkin and runs to the front. Then Reverse Direction.

    Finished Time with Dead Man Hang and Andy Dufresne, what a pairing.

    Thanks for all the support for this VQ. Turning it around in 12 hours to Q another with the SOJ.

    Announcements: GROWRUCK and find another AO during the week.