Author: Mudslide

  • The gates…open on time

    Yes this morning unlike last week when I arrived, the gates were open and the people were starting to get their Saturday walks in. YHC arrived, a few minutes later Chaplain arrived so just the 2 of us.

    We took off, 3 laps around the park the first mile at a good pace, then we cranked it up hitting an 8:35/mile as we finished the final lap, over to the woods for a bodyweight 300 routine. 10 pull ups, 20 steps up(if you can do them on the bench in the woods, the parking lot ones no problem), 30 scrunchie frogs, 40 incline merkins on the bench or post, 50 SSHs. When finished and a little rest, reverse start at 50 down to 10.

    After that, run the trail with the hills there was no way that we would be doing that insane pace yet we were moving pretty good then Chaplain got hit with that dreaded muscle cramp in the calf(which while running will stop you right there). After he stretched out and got it to loosen a little, we ventured on deciding to not go up and down hills but the one hill that rises a little gradually. Arriving back total of 3.65 miles, Chaplain getting his calf worked out and resting before he unleashed Merkinpalooza. Till next time!!!😈

  • Follow the trail of sweat

    The park today decided to not open the gates till after 7, which for us plus other who were getting there early for dog park and other activities was annoying. 8 of us braved the humidity(decided to make its return big time) come out for a Mudslide Q. It’s been a little time since I led but in my mind, had it planned what’s to come…

    Over to the secondary basketball court for the WARMARAMMA (SSHs, Dead Man Hands, Ukrainian Soldiers, Michael Phelps, Merkins, LBCs, a little more stretching). It was time to take off on the adventure…

    First part, mini Dora (20 pull ups, 50 2-count flutters sitting on a bench, 75 calf raises) with the runner to the gate and back. A nice little warm up that was quick onto the next part.

    A Mudslide Q usually has a regular Dora so guess what was next. Today did a little tweaking to it the usual 100 Merkins, 200 squats, 300 cross over mountain climbers(right leg to left, left to right). The lap around: side shuffles to the post, switch directions, on the way back Bernie to the start. Oyster enjoyed the shuffles, worked on his pickleball game.

    Venture over to short part of the park for a 4 corners(straight up). 10 V-ups, 20 jump squats, 30 SSHs, 40 arm circles(a little voice was wanting those) After that, mosey to where we started for some 11s(ball dippers and monkey humpers). Once completed, a ring of fire then ended it with a little broga to close things out.

    Numbers, names announcements and prayer led by YHC to close the day out.

    Two things: I promised no burpees and came thru, also with Pepe he is just starting out so I wanted to not kill him plus make sure that he did not merlot(he didn’t). Overall not a bad day I wished the gates were open, that made things irritating cause we promised them we would not park near the farmer’s market today we had no other choice. Hopefully they get the situation taken care of a lot of people out today walking doing their thing plus with the sun rising after 6am, open the gates. A lot of events upcoming check Slack for details, from what I see on the schedule, a lot of shoes for those who want to Q next week both Rock and Roll and Goyne park look open. I am on one thing right now, the head of F3 was recently on the head of Spartan’s podcast and mentioned a free race. I am trying to get that or any help to get those who want to do the Super or Sprint in September the only thing if we get the free coffee is have to pay for the parking and other small fees(about $30 total). Anyone have an interest, let me know if they reach out asking how many want to give it a shot. I can let them know. See you next time!!

  • 2.14 miles…BLIMPS…2.14 miles

    Big Rig was completing things, I showed up and the gates were locked(irritated) which they are unlocked why they are locked at this time beyond me. The 2 of us ventured my idea was 3 laps around the park, stop.. a round of BLIMPS… then another 3 laps.

    We took off, going at a pretty good clip I was hanging with Big Rig cause between the 2 who’s the runner(he is). We had to go down and round the gates after 3 laps, time to do BLIMPS(burpees, lunges, imperial walkers, merkins, plank jacks, squats). We were soaked after the blimps so shirt off, finish 3 more laps. The final 3 laps we were cooking. I could feel it the last bit yes when the heart rate is averaging 159 bpm, I was on fire. The last mile at 8:50 pace could I do that over a longer distance (maybe in due time). At the end, done soaked time to rest before Rock and Roll

  • Under the pavilion

    After we finished the pre-workout of pull ups and dips, time for broga with yours truly. A nice little 15 minutes of various movements(up, down dog, Warrior 2, reverse warrior, triangle, side angle, ending with pigeon(big rig’s case figure 4). The pavilion was also where my shirt stayed due to it being soaked with the morning rains.

    Yes I am trying to get lighter….I have the strength that is not the issue, for myself the muscle endurance is what I need to work on. I have been doing more yoga at home plus push ups, squats, jump rope other things to help the body and my mind get to a state that I am happy with. I will be running the 10k of the homegrown running coming up I know I can do it, it’s a test where I am at. I think I will be at the pool tomorrow so if I see you there, talk to you later

  • The main event

    Part 3 and the final part….12 brave souls including 1 FNG(welcome Big Sky to the group) braved a Mudslide AO on a humid morning. There steers a lot of people out at the park this morning, everyone getting in their walks or whatever they need to before the heat cranked up. The goal today, trained hard yet be in areas that we are out of the direct sun. I have to say, I pulled it off pretty well.

    A little mosey to the basketball court for a WARMARAMMA (SSHs, Helicopters, Imperial Walkers, Ukrainian Soldiers, Merkins, LBCs, and a little stretch). After that time to take off for the first spot over by the concession stand near the ball fields for a triple check

    First triple check….. Run down the steps, back up the hill with wall sits and tricep dips to start out. A good warm up to start out. Once completed, over to the grassy area by the dog park. A 2 part workout: the first part was bear crawls to the little house, 10 SSHs, then gorilla to the sign, switch up the direction. When everyone completed, back down again for a 2 part sprint(going 25 then 50% up to the end). Once finished, time to mosey

    Three idea was to use the tennis courts yet they were in use, held up nearby, did a little Bernie to the stop sign, then turn around decided the best part was too head down by the far side where shade and the sun was not fully above the tree line yet. Decided to go to a classic….DORA. 100 Merkins, 200 squats, 300 flutters the shirts of Hermie, Leches and yours truly came off. Once completed, to the woods for a mini Dora (25 pull ups, 50 2-count mountain climbers, 75 calf raises). Once finished there, had a little time left so to the hill near the flag for a 10 and 2(10 lunges, 2 burpees to the top). Our last thing was to let Rubble get a head start, then we chased him up the hill. That was it, it was time to conclude everything

    Numbers, names and prayer led by YHC to close it out. See Slack a lot going on over the next couple of months see something you want to try out, go for it. Done for today, see you next time

  • Solo stretching

    Part 2 of 3….I have multiple people I subscribe to via YouTube for stretches or routines to help loosen, feel better get the body in a much better position. This morning, a 13 minutes routine cat/cow, threading the needle, up and down dogs, lizard and side splits to highlight what I did to get ready. Put the yoga mat away, get ready for the final and main part

  • 2 for the wood this morning

    It was just the two of us this morning(House Party and myself) doing the morning wood around Rock and Roll this morning. House Party was moving along, I arrived a little before 6am, waited 5 minutes see if anyone else would arrive, then took off. A short session of 2 miles in 30 minutes, came back put the ruck away, grabbed the yoga mat to get ready for a stretch

  • Mudslide…..Southside

    It ended up being the same 3 from broga that followed up with today’s session(my first on a Saturday there). Last week….16 at the Iron Bridge, 8 at Rock and Roll. This week talk about a flip(24 at Rock and Roll versus 3). My mind came in with a plan A and B, today was plan A

    A little run around including shuffles around the posts near the play area then to the circle for WARMARAMMA (SSHs, Imperial Walkers, Ukrainian Soldiers, Cherry Pickers, Merkins, LBCs, then a stretch knee to chest each side). A short run up to the little pavilion for a triple check(Tricep Dips, Step-ups, run to the little fence and back). After that made our way to the pull up area where we did 4 rounds: pacer did 6 pullups, other exercises deep squats to the bench, plank walks on the beam. After that a lap on the dirt track, then made our way to the football field

    Time to get brutal…a nasty prostitute 4 corners: 10 diamond merkins, 20 plank jacks, 30 jump squats, 40 burpees. We were pushing hard, State Farm and I said the shirt is coming off. After that, some 50 yard pairs: walking lunges/bear crawls, bernies/regular run, regular run with cross jacks/side shuffles. Time was getting short, enough for one final triple check(with a small frog as a fan watching us): toe taps, side plank dips and run up the hill and back.

    Back to the flag for a final dead man hang, finish then numbers, names prayer lead by YHC to close out the session. I enjoyed being there, a lot more to have available plus there are spots I will use in due time. Check Slack for announcements the convergence upcoming on the 4th, homegrown half/10k 8/3(I believe I will be doing the 10k),

    Right now, I have the strength but the muscle endurance is not there. I saw something and working towards a goal: 100 Merkins, 100 squats, 20 pull ups (non stop). I am starting out small little by little working up but in 3-4 months time(will get it). The next time whether at Rock and Roll or Iron Bridge, I have a workout that will get us all…. Called the Road Warrior 5 different exercises totaling 750 reps. Have a good one and those coming to the convergence, see you there

  • Broga at Iron Bridge

    Time to welcome the broga sessions to a new spot. 3 of us graced the mats getting loose and ready for what’s to come a little later. Started on the ground with a little twists, them up for sun salutations along with lizard, half splits, Warriors 1 and 2, side angle adding single leg balancing with tree and straight leg extensions. State Farm and I can grab the foot and balance on the opposite leg(you will feel those leg muscles shake). EF Hutton grabbed his leg using the alternate hands under knee then extending it out. After 15 minutes, we were done time to get ready for the next part…..

  • The Humidity and Summer is back

    I called an audible at 525 in my head. I had an idea for something that had been in my head for a while yet with the number of people we had, it was best to save it for another time. 8 came out swing what I had in store for today. According to my Garmin, today’s workout was more recovery yet if you were there, it was 42 minutes intense and the last 3 chilled. Here we go:

    A little run down to the stop sign and back, then WARMARAMMA time(SSHs, Jazzercise, Imperial Walkers, Ukrainian Soldiers, Cherry Pickers, Merkins, LBCS, Alabama Prom Dates, then a little hip back stretch time to take off

    First up….a triple check with 8 we split into 2 4 man groups at the circle. Run up to Wilson’s place(I should have added 10 Monkey Humpers there), dorm at the bottom hand released merkins and reverse lunges. If we had more, from there we would have gone straight but at the intersection turned left

    The classic: DORA(100 Merkins, 200 squats, 300 LBCs) everyone was in high gear at that point it didn’t matter speed wise, we were putting in the work.

    A new thing I tried and will add it to future workouts there. Take the individual numbers on the mailbox, total it and do that exercise. From the top to the flag, there are 4 mailboxes so the 2 on the right(plank jacks) on the left(calf raises).

    To the coupon areas grab your rock of choice: we rotated the rocks doing a variety of exercises: presses, goblet squats, skull crushers etc. Nancy put it out there “off anyone calls burpees, there will beat rock in a windshield). No one did so the other half was up to the bars, 10 jerkinsn then back. With about 3 minutes left, back to the flag for a little broga, then a rarity where at 45 minutes we were done. Names, numbers, and a little prayer highlighted by Futon’s mom starting a new drug trial led by YHC to close things out

    I will put it out there… If you get winded or the heat is too much during a Q, please say something. we can take a little break or go to an area close by that will allow you to rest. If you need to take water or an electrolyte drink with you bring it. Remember, each time you come out it’s a journey for mind, body and soul. Have a good one see Slack for the latest news I will see you next time