The lads rucked on a brisk Saturday morning. Part of New Year’s resolutions are consistency and showing up everyday for yourself. This set of pax showed up and did the task asked. 3.5 miles of walking and talking with some heavy loads on their backs (pause).
Author: The Duke
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Timberwolfs Gauntlet
On a crisp winter morning the 10 of the 12 PAX aligned at the local middle school track. No snow days off at this workout it was time to get down to business. Simply put it was a good day to sleep in, but it was too late to turn around now. Like a true millennial the Q had consulted the only person what will always respond to his questions his wife. Just kidding he talked to his preferred data center environmental killer Grok on what to do for this workout. After a half jog around the track and a light warm up (Side strattle hops, Imperial walkers, Merkins, Light stretch and Arm circles) they got straight into the meat and potato’s of the workout.
The Task simple. 4 laps around the track. 4 Corners of fun. Corners were constant
- Corner 1: 10 Burpees
- Corner 2: 20 Merkins
- Corner 3: 30 Air Squats
- Corner 4: 40 LBCs
The laps how ever came with increasing and different difficulty
- Lap 1: Spring on straights of Track and Walk on curves
- Lap 2: lunges on straights of Track and Karaoke on curves
- Lap 3: Bear Crawl on straights of Track and bakwards jog on curves
- Lap 4: Spring on straights of Track and Walk on curves, but mid way around the curve do 5 more squats
The Beatdown ended with some core.
The 10 PAX had persevered and performed valiantly. Out of the darkness 2 additional PAX appeared in Rudy and BoBerry. Due to scheduling difficulties (being a tad late) they couldnt find the others on the track and instead ran around the parking lot (I think?). As a free workout group I think the only solution to this problem would be angel investor to get us some night vision goggles. Just a thought. Feeling accomplished they ended the workout as all do in F3.
Announcements: Rudy double feature Friday and Monday in SOJ. Rudy to post fundraising information for a great cause his family is supporting. Reach out to him for additional details
COT/Prayer Requests
On the topic of the season of giving just going to throw out a bible verse I read that hit home the other night. Read if that is your type of thing. Acts 20:35
Additional local news. If anyone likes to hunt. Seen in the Trey is a 20 foot tall 6 point buck . Its origins are unknown and scientists are saying it might have mythical other wordly properties. It seems to find a new victims front lawn daily this week. Additionally, it seems to have a tamer who may not ever sleep and can sneak onto your property at any moment. More news at 11. Just SOJ things
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RunTrey Off the books 5 miler
3 HIM met at the Alamo to go for a little before sunrise jog around the treyborhood. 4th HIM upon fart sacking met the cohort mid way through the endeavor. He was dressed in all white and appeared out of the morning mist. It was like Gandalf the white in lord of the rings. Quite the sight. The PAX pressed on completing 5 miles. The Q might have gone over the standard 45 minute time limit, but as his wife tells him it’s always better to last a little longer than required than not long enough. Overall great run. More Runtreys to be had in the future. COT and prayers for anyone dealing with loss/ grief, and swoops son’s broken leg.
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Le Dukes VQ – High Heart Rates, Lots of PAX, More Burbees than expected
On humid morning 20 men rolled out of bed to The Alamo for an exciting beat down. Any indulgences from the weekend would be quickly quelled with the workout to come. The Q was more nervous than he was in high school when the girl up the street invited him over to “chill and watch One Tree Hill” while her parents were out of town. He would definitely see more action today than in the past. F3 is about leadership and stepping out of your comfort zone and accepting the honor of leading others.
The Duke led them on a mosey and then warmup that involved side straddle hopes, imperial walkers, some stretches and leaning into multiple people’s moms and wives. From there the main set began. Four corners around the alamo parking lot prostitute style. Corner 1 Toe Taps (10 Count), Corner 2 Burpees (20 Count), Corner 3 LBC’s (30 Count), Corner 4 Squats (40 Count). The PAX complained but never wavered in their pursuit of completing every rep.
The 20 Men persevered and pushed through the workout. To quote President Calvin Coolidge “Persistence nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The Slogan ‘Press on’ has solved and will always solve the problems of the human race.” Through the burpees, and sweat the PAX did just that and “Pressed on” in the face of adversity.
With time remaining the PAX did their best Novak Djokovic (the GOAT) impression and had some additional strain on the tennis court. Partnering up for some bear crawls into partner shoulder taps, Crab walks into linked WWIIs and finally lunges into Mike Tysons. Punches were thrown but none were landed.
The workout ended with a ring of fire core burn out and some broga to release the lactic acid tightening up the muscles. COT: 3 more VQs for the SOJ boys this week. Convergence on the horizon for the 4th of July holiday.
After 2 months of posting, it was an honor to lead the men of F3 this morning. It is both and honor and a challenge that is worth pursuing. Consistency is key and there is always room for improvement as a leader. The Duke cannot wait to hit up the Q sheet again and get creative.