Tag: GridIron

Eleven of the faithful and one FNG (White Beaver) posted at GridIron early on a Saturday morning. Both the undersigned and Tater claimed to have reserved the Q, but Tater yielded to the undersigned. That decision would prove to be tragic.

The undersigned took the Q and started the PAX out with a typical warmup COP (merkins, don quiotes, LBCs, etc.) The undersigned then declared that there would some Frank’s ball (kickball), confident that Polly’s injury at the prior round of Frank’s ball was just a fluke.

It was requested that Frank’s ball be played on the Astro Turf field at Striker Park. The PAX made its way over and a makeshift field was constructed using hats and gloves as bases.

The teams were allocated randomly. That turned out to be a mistake since Piglet, it turns out, is a professional quality kickball player and proved himself capable of covering the entire infield and outfield, along with covering all bases and along with hitting runners with the ball form 80 yards away. It was a route, and team Piglet won easily.

Tater was injured almost immediately, I believe during the first “at bat”. He was out for the remainder of the battle (and day). The following was overheard around the table at Starbucks.

In the realm of valor, a warrior stood tall,
With a heart of courage, ready for the brawl.
He allowed his comrade to lead the charge that day
Into the chaos of battle, they made their way.

With armor gleaming, and resolve so strong,
He watched as his friend marched forward, headlong.
“To lead the way,” he selflessly decreed,
His trust in his comrade, a warrior indeed.

But in the midst of the clash, a cruel twist,
His own leg, a weakness, in pain it did exist.
The great warrior stumbled, his strength gave way,
His life extinguished in the heat of the fray.

In this tale of valor, we mourn the loss,
A leader’s sacrifice, at such a cost.
His memory lives on, in the annals of time,
A noble warrior’s end, in a battle’s prime.

We called the game with roughly 25 minutes remaining in the workout and spent the remainder of the hour doing four corners on the astro turf field.

At the COT, Liam was named White Beaver in order to conform to a GridIron convention.

Frank’s Ball is hereby retired at GridIron on account of it’s tendency to cause unfettered mayhem.

Johnsonville

8 warriors gathered in the frozen air to fight off a hangover(at least 4 of us) and burn some calories Here’s the thing: warm up was 25 side straddle Hops, 10 Don Qs,10 helicopters, 15 arm circles, 15 reverse arm circles, 10 push-ups, 20 LBC‘s.

Mosey to Striker field for some elevens to halfway Mark of field. Round 1: merkins and World War II, next set of 11s :Burpees and American hammers. Needing to cool off we rolled the giant snowballs to the center feild and then pushed them off field. Mosey to pull up bars, eight pull-ups, 15 dips, six pull-ups 15 dips, four pull-ups 15 dips two pull-ups 15 dips, mosey to the playground for ab workout: 25 WW2s, 20-2 count Freddie Mercury, 20 hello dollies , 20 Rosalita‘s, 20-2 count penguins, 20 copperhead squats, mosey up to the bathrooms. Wall sit: 10 air press, 10 -Merkins, 10- milkers then 10 LBCs, 10- Mike Tyson‘s, 10 Merkins, 10-head knees and toes wall sits, 10 LBC, run two loops around half of the parking lot. Circle up in plank for ring of fire each member doing five of whatever they want. close with prayer head to coffee for the warming up and fellowship. Was great to lead this group of Men and friends. Always the best part of my day working in the F3 circles.

Burpee beast – broken?

Not today, Chum. Something else.

Other stuff. Then coffee.

6 strong showed up this morning and we celebrated some of the lesser known Jan 13th holidays. And we sang a little bit so you can too.

(To the tune of “Oh Susanna” in honor of Stephen Foster Memorial Day)

Oh, in the F3 bootcamp morning, we gathered with a cheer,
Doing warm-ups and stretches, getting ready for what’s near.
Triple check of Alabama Prom Dates, we were on our way,
Followed by Alabama Ass Kickers and a runner, 5 burpees, hooray!

Spelling BANJO at the corners, a workout quite unique,
10 Burpees, then Alternating shoulder taps, the challenge was to peak.
Never cross dolly’s, plank Jacks, and Outlaws in the mix,
4 corners, 5 times, feeling like a workout fix.

Duck walks for Rubber Ducky Day, up and down we go,
Then celebrating Make Your Dream Come True Day, partners in tow.
Traditional Dora, we pushed ourselves to the brim,
Moseyed back for dips and burpees, the energy within.

For National Sticker Day, a quirky celebration,
20 dips, 10 burpees minus car stickers, our dedication.
Rotating with Bulgarian squats, feeling strong and fit,
Moseyed back to the flag, for Mary, a final bit.

In the F3 bootcamp, we pushed ourselves with glee,
Celebrating days, working out, a community so free.
With burpees, dips, and laughter, we made our spirits soar,
Oh, F3 bootcamp mornings, we’ll be back for more!

It is a new year at Gridiron…same highly respected PAX!  Here is how we greeted 2024:

• COP
  • SSH
  • IW
  • DQ
  • Helicopters
  • Arm circles
  • Jazzercize
  • HRM
  • LBC
• Burpee march down the parking lot with 20 WWII sit-ups and 24 APDs at the conclusion, rinse and repeat 3x
• Mosey to the turf field for a New Year’s celebration, run to mid-field and do 20 reps then run back and do 24 reps, celebrate 12 months with 12 iterations
  • HRM
  • Reverse crunches
  • Squats
  • H2H
  • Shoulder taps
  • Squat thrusters
  • Side crunches – each side
  • Chuck Norris
  • Monkey humpers
  • Crunchy frogs
  • 2x crab cakes
  • FK
• Mosey to the parking lot for a 3x check with a run, wall sit and FM

Great work from the PAX today!  Happy to see the healthy and less than healthy PAX members out there going U vs U.  Got about 2+ miles in plus plenty of core work.

Remember lunch on Tuesday at Firehouse Subs, and the upcoming GrowRuck in May.

God is good all of the time!

Attila

In Gridiron’s field, ‘neath sky so vast,
A kickball game was held so fast.
Eleven players, faces bold and bright,
Gathered there in the dawning light.

Chum Bucket’s laugh, a jolly sound,
Echoed wide, all around the ground.
Polly, swift, with a limber stride,
Pulled up lame, his hamstring tied.

EF Hutton spoke, and all would hush,
While Handshake’s boot brought a gentle crush.
Tater argued, loud and long,
His words, like thunder, fierce and strong.

Pigskin’s kick flew like a dart,
Whitesnake moved with a slithering art.
Fireman Ed, with a booming cheer,
Rallied all who gathered near.

Oyster, quiet, with a pensive gaze,
Lighthouse, bright, through the morning haze.
And Johnsonville, both player and ref,
Made calls so fair, left no one bereft.

Eight innings played in competitive zeal,
Each call and kick, a spinning wheel.
Though Johnsonville was just and true,
Discontent in rival hearts grew.

For in this game, ‘neath twilight’s dome,
The kickball field was more than home.
It was a place where spirits soared,
Where every run and shout was scored.

Yet, amidst the playful fray,
Nature’s hand would gently sway.
Teaching that beyond each score,
Lies life’s game, with so much more.

Through laughter, strife, and hamstrings torn,
In the field where joy was born,
The kickball game at Gridiron’s end,
Left memories, like true friends’ words, to tend.

15 men posted this cold Dec morning for a little bit of cardio, abs, and arms…but we skipped the frozen tundra of Grid Iron for the comfortable turf field.

Started off with one partner doing Lunges across the 120 yard field, while the other partner jogs to the end and back and meets original partner doing lunges. Switch partner and complete until you reach the end. On the way back it was partner Marching Ukrainian Soldiers across the field. Then partner Bear Crawls to end of the field, followed by partner Crawl Bear and Bernie Sanders. Break.

Then 10 Merkins every 10 yards…pause at mid field for 100 abs (4 sets of 25 Crunchy Frogs, WW II, Heals to Heaven, LBCs)…finish the next 50 yards with 10 Merkins every 10 yards. Turn around and complete a Burpee Ladder (1-5, 5-1) and 50 yards of 5 sets of 10 Staggered Arm Merkins…with a pause at midfield for another 100 abs (2 sets of 25 Side Crunches, and 50 American Hammers). Break

To the picnic benches for 3 sets of 20 Step Ups, 20 Dips and 20 Durkins. Then to playground for some Pinto Specials (20 APD, 20 Pickle Pounders), 100 more abs (50 American Hammers, 25 WW I, and 25 Flutters). Break. Circle up, and go to coffee.

11 men came out to find very little pickelballing (guess many hibernate for the winter) at Short Pump North. What they found is a compilation of a couple Fireman Ed classics.

COP: DQs, Helicopters, Invisible Jump Rope, Merkins, FMs, ACs. Mosey to bus loop. Tater made sure I did not forget my discs.

Bus Loop: Pacer throws disc and completes hole around temporary construction fencing. Others do the following: HRMs, WWIIs, jump squats, Burpees, pole smokers, SSHs, diamond merkins, heels to heaven, Lt. Dans, Wide grip merkins. Switch when pacer completes. the construction fencing threw me off but we figured it out. After completion we did a little yogging.

Round 2 Bus Loop: Same exercises. Change is that the pacer bear crawls, picks up the disc and completes the shorter hole. No one got a hole in one. Guess we have to stick to our day jobs. mosey to Gridiron field.

Bear crawl across field go halfway then run to end of field and Bernie back. Second round: Wheelbarrow with partner across field. Round 3. Lunge halfway then run to end of field and then Bernie back. Mosey to pavilion.

Elevens with derkins and step ups. Chum appeared to be the fastest. He must practice at home. Mosey to parking lot. Blue Moon had a fascination with my off-rhythm cadence of SSHs so I entertained him for a quick set to the delight of some. Continued with MCs and American hammers. Then we done.

Tuesday 12/12 lunch at Fireman Ed’s, I mean Firehouse Subs in Innsbrook. Also Chum wants to put together what I branded “Grilliron” where we will make breakfast after the Gridiron workout. It may even have an adult beverage if you are so inclined. Details will be forthcoming once a date is determined. Good to see a not as regular “The Handshake”. Also good to see Polly at Coffeeteria; looks like he is healing pretty well.

Thanks for letting me lead.

Fireman Ed

The ultimate prime number PAX assembled on a wet and warm winter morning (always a savory combo) at the Gridiron.  Here is how it went down.

• Mosey to the turf field for COP
  • SSH
  • IW
  • DQ
  • Helicopters
  • Arm circles
  • Jazzercize
  • Suzanne Somers
  • Merkins
  • LBC
• Four corners with 5 rounds (10, 15, 20, 25 reps at each corner)
  • HRM
  • WWII sit-ups
  • Squats
  • 2x crab cakes
  • Side crunches, each side
  • 1 rep of each exercise at end to make 71 total
• 3 rounds of PLTs – 71 total
• Mosey to the pull-up bars for 5 rounds of:
  • 8 pull-ups
  • 30 second pole sit
• Mosey to the parking lot for a 3x check
  • Run
  • FM
  • Shoulder taps
• COT with YHC taking us out

The PAX was asked to figure out why I added 1 extra rep to all of the four corner exercises.  That exercise included performing addition.  That part of the workout had to be quickly abandoned out of fear we might never get the correct answer.  Simple math proved difficult.  The answer – I wanted to get to 71 to honor the most respected member of the PAX, Pigskin, on his birthday week.  YHC will never ask this group to do math again.

Welcome Roundup, a local organic farmer.  Do not be a stranger.  Nice work by Piglet on the headlock.

God is good all of the time!

Attila

Seven steady pilgrims fought off the fart sack and looked to counter Thursday’s excess eating and drinking.  Here is how it went down:

• COP
  • SSH
  • IW
  • DQ
  • Helicopters
  • Arm circles
  • Jazzercize
  • Suzanne Somers
  • Merkins
  • LBC
• Beast
  • HRM
  • WWII Sit-ups
  • Copperhead squats
  • Side crunches – each side
  • H2H
  • Burpees
• 3x check
  • Run
  • Step-ups
  • FM
• 15×15 – go 15 yards as instructed and do 15 Chuck Norris push-ups
  • Bear crawl
  • Crawl bear
  • Crab walk
  • Duck walk
  • Lunge walk
  • Side lunge -walk (each side)
• 3 sets of 25 PLTs
• Mosey to the pull-up bars for 3 rounds of 8 pull-up and 20 APDs
• Mosey to the parking lot for DMH and COT with YHC taking us out

Great work from the PAX today.  Good for YHC to be back at the Gridiron.  No real announcements other than the shoe drive.  Check Slack.  This is late, so no real stories. 

God is good all of the time!

Attila