Tag: MANNdate

A fortunate 5 ventured out to throw around some iron.  Here’s what happened.

COP, IC

SSH x 20, Invisible jump ropes x 15, LBC’s x 20, DQ x 20, arm circles, small and big, x 15, Imperial walkers x 15

Mosey to bus loop for Lucky Horseshoe.

Start with 20 KB swings, walk around loop with KB, add 20 snatches, walk, add 20 helicopters, walk, add 20 leg lifts (with KB held straight up), walk, add 20 reach throughs, walk, take away swings, walk, take away snatches, walk, take away helicopters, walk, take away leg lifts, walk, finish with reach throughs.

Mosey to flag, numberama, namerama, YHC took us out.

NMS

YHC realized late last night that he had the Q, and after looking for inspiration at old BB, also realized something new was needed, so YHC stole an idea from the comment section when Spit had Lucky Horseshoe at MANNdate, instead of running the loop, carry the KB throughout.  Also tried a few new exercises–the helicopter was tough and received well, leg lift (some decided to do presses with the lift) and reach through, which Mudface described as “so basically a Merkin Row without the row.”  Close enough.  None of the PAX came close to finishing, and the workout even elicited a “Holy Smokes” from Helix, which is praise indeed.  Mumblechatter centered around the upcoming storm, and YHC hopes all PAX stay safe.

Thanks again for letting me lead!  The Carpenter, I’m catching up in Q’s, and one ahead in posts for this year!  Just saying…..but it’s you against you, so don’t worry.  🙂

As usual, I have No Idea what I’m doing.

8 Davillians including one FNG, arrived for this months edition of the Kettlebell Murph

This is how it went down:

THE MURPH +

1 mile run (well about 3/4 mile) – Loop around the school, through the bus loop, and around the parking lot two times

50 (single count) Merkins Rows (To celebrate YHC’s 50th Q this year)

10 Rounds of the following:

• 10 Sit-up + Press
• 20 Lawnmowers (10 each arm)
• 30 Goblet Squat

1 mile run to finish (this didn’t happen)

 MOLESKIN

It always seems the reason why the PAX never finishes the Murph is the fact the mumble chatter is non stop. This week was another example of this is.

It all got started with Mudface (prior to the workout) complaining about the rock Rounders gave him during the convergence on Monday. Oh look who just pulled up, Rounders! Rounders denies this fact.

YHC knew he would hear complaining about the Merkin Rows from the PAX and off course Mudface lead the charge with that. On the subject of Mudface he became a very proud Dad today witnessing Chewy doing thing he be waiting on: Good form and making fun of No Idea.

Rounders decided to take it easy and not bring his 50 lbs kettlebell today. Good we didn’t need another bloody nose today

Welcome to Mayhem. He both a pastor and an Allstate agent. He was not originally named Mayhem. Rounders thought he said his name was “J-Wow” during the COT and No Idea mentioned there is a Rock in their commercials so J-Rock became the name.  After thinking it over YHC decided that Mayhem would be better since those commericals are better well known.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

•  4 Year Anniversary Convergence at Dogwood Dell on 9/22.
• CSAUP on October 20th, see TYA for details.

SPIT ON THAT!!

Have you ever told the wife at 4:30 a.m. that your waking up to go pick up Johnsonville and go on a Man date?  Well, we  found ten bucks of various sizes just waiting to  get started at Man Date .  The Men from DaVille

Not sure wRUT I was thinking, thought I would  rattle a few anthers with Chewie when approaching the PAX but daddy buck mudface said, go ahead rattle him back. Damn that Chewie’s  packing some serious guns under his F3 shirt. What do you think  a deer gonna do?

We couldn’t find any soft grass to lay our KB’s on so we opted for bus loop. Here’s how it went down

COP 25 SSH, 10 quick burpees, 20 DQ’s, 20 Helicopters, 25 merkins and 3 rounds of Boat-Canoe.

The object of the next exercise was to keep the KB off the ground for the next 35 minutes. I guess Mudface

wasn’t listening, but he never listens to white deer. Weighted carry to each light pole around the bus loop while  doing 10,15,20 25 reps of the following

HALOS

Lawn Mower Rows

High Pulls

360’s

Sit and Presses

KB Swings

Overhead Pulls

COT – Numberama, Name -o-rama, Announcements, YHC took us out.

WOW, thought the sewer gas problem was solved with the use of our new FNG P-Trap, Not sure he has a  P- trap  big enough  to solve the Manndate leak.

Not  as much Mumble-chatter as I expected, but then Mudface did keep his distance in the rear this morning and couldn’t keep his KB off the ground.

Boat Canoe always gets a little mumble-chatter flowing.

After the 35 minute ride over with J Ville   to Manndate YHC was already tired from the 4:30 wake up call. Hope I was able to provide enough KB activity to get your blood pumping.

Phonics thanks for the invite out to Manndate and allowing YHC to Q the PAX.  Great job to all the PAX members this morning. Daville has certainly grown a great group of men representing  Richmond F3. Keep up the work, the will and the truth!

Love you Mudface!

White Deer

 

COP all IC

SSH x 10

Helicopters x 10

DQ x 10

Arm circles x 10 small 5 big and reverso

Thang

all done wth 40 pound KB

1st – PAX lines up and  turns left to pass the KB  to the man behind them then run to end of line, switch to right turn halfway around the circle.

2nd – Line up like the first this one passes the KB over their head to the person behind them and they pass it under their legs to the person behind them. Run to the end of the line after the KB is passed. Positions were changed halfway to ensure everyone got a chance at each position. Some did a burpee on the way to the end of the line.

3rd – Pax lines up again and holds plank. Do 2 Merkin-Rows and pass the KB, run to end of line and plank up. This is done for half of the circle

4th – PAX holds Helix Squat. First man performs 1 Turkish Get Up and pass to the next in line, then runs to end of line and get back into squat. Done till the tree got in the way

Lumber Jack Line to burn up time

Mosey to the Flag.

Announcments

Labor Day Covergence at Three Lakes Park 7:00 Labor day. See Pre-Blast

Numberama

Namearama

THE Carpenter took us out

NMS

The night before YHC send out a message telling everyone that they would not need to bring a Kettle Bell to a Kettle Bell workout. So everyone brought a kettle bell anyway.

YHC wanted to ease the PAX into these exercises as 40 pounds was more than some were used to moving around and to help them get an idea of what would be done. Some decided that this was too easy and started doing burpees on the way to the end of the line. Wanting to give the PAX what they wanted we went right into the Merkin Row line. This started out moving slow until someone dropped some of the 4th F that proceeded to progress down the line, the tempo increased greatly.

The 4th F made its presence know a lot this morning prompting the PAX to wonder food combinations would produce the most pungent aroma. Suggestions that this be the September Challenge were put forth.

Good work was put in by all

Thanks for letting me lead

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 hardy (enough) souls roused themselves out of their fartsacks and arrived to pass around some kettlebells.  Here is what happened.

COP – IC

SSH      arm circles          windmills       Freddie Mercurys

Mosey to loop for some solo KB work, Mudface Q

First exercise, which will be called the KB pivot–PAX line up single file, first PAX lifts the KB, turns at waist (feet don’t move) and hands off to PAX directly behind, then runs to end of line.  You only need 1 KB for this, and we used Mudface’s 40 pounder.  Repeat process until you get to the end of the loop, then repeat going the other way to starting point.

Second exercise, called the Lumberjack, PAX lines up slightly more than shoulder width apart.  First PAX lifts KB from outside their left foot, up in one smooth motion to extend above their head, then down to place on outside of their right foot, where next PAX retrieves it and repeats.  PAX runs to end of line after doing exercise.  Continue until end of loop is reached, then reverse until starting point is reached.

Switch Q to No Idea

11’s with Goblet squats and that thing where you lie on your 6, lift KB up, down behind your head, then back to center and press up.

Mosey to SF for COT, numberama, namerama, Chewy took us out.

 

NMS

Mudface sent out a message yesterday that MANNdate lacked a Q for today, and received no offers to Q.  That was a clue to how this morning would go.  YHC texted Mudface last night suggesting a joint Q, and Mudface hinted that he had some solo KB workouts in mind.  When YHC arrived to find only Mudface and Chewy in parking lot, it dawned on him that perhaps the reason no one took the Q yesterday was because no one else was coming, which was quickly confirmed.  YHC has Q’d twice this week, with a total of 2 other PAX showing up–does YHC smell worse than normal?  The solo KB workout was made much tougher with just a few people, as by the time you ran to the back of the line it was your turn to grab the KB again.  YHC also had more planned, but the solo KB exercises ran long.  Mudface promises to bring these back soon, along with a few others.  There was a lot of mumble chatter during COP because we couldn’t hear Chewy count, so Mudface picked Chewy’s least favorite exercise and we did it until he started counting.  The solo KB workouts really emphasized form, which was great and ensured the PAX paid close attention.  Hope to see greater numbers next week when some of the regulars return from trips and health concerns.

As usual, I have No Idea what I’m doing.

3 regulars and 3 summer tourists arrived at KB workout with only 4 KB’s. Spit made a quick dash back to the house to pick some more. Hot Potato Q was in play today so Mudface got things started

This is how went down

COP – SSH, HRM’s, DQ, Arm Cirlces

THANG

Spit not back yet

Medicine Bell Pass – Line up at side of the parking. One Pax pass Mudface’s 40 lb bell to next Pax then runs to the end of the line. Rinse and repeat till the PAX reach the other side of the parking lot

Spit is back with two more KB

Over/Under – In the same line and same KB, One pax pass the KB over their head then the next under their legs. Rinse, Repeat, and switch spots when needs till the PAX returns to the original side of the parking lot

Mudface pass the Q to Spit, mosey to the bus loop

4 Corners – 10 KB Burpees, 20 KB Swings, 30 Sit Up Presses , 40 Halos while doing the slingshot walk between corners

Spit passes the Q back to Mudface

KB Whatchamacalit’s – 1 Merkins Row/4 Overhead Press, rinse and repeat till 10 Merkin Rows/40 Overhead Press

Mudface passes Q back to Spit, mosey to the SF

3 MOM – Boat/Canoe on Chewy’s call, 20 Goblet Squat Press OYO

Numerama, Namerama, Announcements, YHC took us out

MOLESKIN

YHC (Spit) forgot one of the best lesson from his days as a Boy Scout, “Be Prepared”. Phonics already had reached out to YHC to request the 25lb KB but obviously that wouldn’t be enough today.

Mudface quickly took things over and started the COP without KB. Afterwards since YHC was still heading back with the 2 extra bells, Mudface and some single bell exerices up his sleeve.

It was great to have Swiper, Phonics, and Punch join us today. Mumble Chatter focused around our favorite AO’s and the up coming CSAUP and convergences.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• YHC challenges the rest of the neno-regions to the Iron Pax challenge. For full more details click the link
• HDHH tonight – Kubota as has the Q. See the preblast
• PuppyPile on August 25th immediately following DogPile.  Marv has the Q.
• Ghost Flag will be up for grabs at DogPile this Saturday. See preblast
• Labor Day Convergence 9/3 – See preblast 

6 regulars, 2 summer tourists and one FNG answered the call for the MANNdate Murph

Run 2 laps from the parking lot around the bus loop and back, walk 2 laps around the parking lot while performing slingshots

100 High pulls

200 lawn mowers

300 snatches

repeat the walks and runs if finished

Mosey to SF for Boat/Canoe

Numberama

Namearama

Announcements

Pre-blast for Labor Day Convergence coming out soon

Ghost Flag should be making an appearance soon as well

Spit took us out

NMS

YHC really liked the walking slingshots that Spit introduced last week and after the customary several minutes of thought they were worked into today’s Murph. It was good having Kubota and Rosie with us this morning as they continue on their Summer Tour.

About halfway through, No Idea and YHC lost count of the number of rounds that they had done. They then started talking trash to Helix in an attempt to make him lose count as well. Not sure if it worked or not but it was fun to try.

The main topic of conversation this morning revolved around injuries that were odd for the activity being performed. Like breaking your arm swimming. The someone said “if your are gonna get hurt it should be cool, like being hit with a thrown wrench”, and that is how Patches got his name. Needless to say the Dodgeball quotes were flying.

Strong work was done by all. Thanks for letting me lead

A solid 5 arrived at Washington-Henry ES to get their KB workout in for the week.

This is how it went down:

COP (ALL IC)

DQ, Helicopters, Cherry Pickers, LBC’s, Arm Circles

THANG

KB Dora – Partner up; for set of exercises one partner run a lap around the parking lot while other partner works on the exercise. During the rest of the exercises one partner weaves in and out of 5 cones then comes back while doing sling shots. Excerise were as follows:

• 50 Merkin Rows
• 100 Sit-up Presses
• 150 Rack Squats
• 200 Flutter Kick Presses
• 250 Bob and Weaves

Mosey to SF

2 Minutes of Boat/Canoe

Numerama, Namerama, Announcements, Helix took us out

MOLESKIN

YHC was inspired today but reading Johnsonville’s backblast from a couple of weeks ago at Circus. Since a Dora hadn’t be done at MANNDate in some time why not do one but make it better.

Before starting the Dora, YHC went to the car really quick to pick up a 2nd KB. In his mind “Merkin Row” including using two KB (see video) but the PAX advise YHC that only one is needed. Since this was YHC’s Q, we used two. This seems to add an extra challenge.

Mumble Chatter seemed low but the PAX did make great time with the Dora which gave us time for Boat/Canoe

As always Helix showed us how it was done with form.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ghost Flag at 45 MOM tomorrow! Lets go get it!

SPIT ON THAT!!

A Lucky 7 arrived at Washington-Henry ES for a little horseshoe fun

This is how it went down:

Slaughter Start – 5 KB Burpees

COP (ALL IC) – Helicopters, DQ, Arm Circles

Mosey to the bus loop

The Lucky Horseshoe 

Using the bus loop:

1 Lap – 20 Merkins
1 Lap – 20 Merkins,  20 Goblet Squats
1 Lap – 20 Merkins, 20 Goblet Squats, 20 KB Swings
1 Lap – 20 Merkins, 20 Goblet Squats, 20 KB Swings, 20 Flutter Kick Presses
1 Lap – 20 Merkins, 20 Goblet Squats, 20 KB Swings, 20 Flutter Kick Presses, 20 (2ct) American Hammers with KB
1 Lap – 20 Goblet Squats, 20 KB Swings, 20 Flutter Kick Presses, 20 (2ct) American Hammers with KB
1 Lap – 20 KB Swings, 20 Flutter Kick Presses, 20 (2ct) American Hammers with KB
1 Lap – 20 Flutter Kick Presses, 20 (2ct) American Hammers with KB
1 Lap – 20 (2ct) American Hammers with KB

Victory Lap

Mosey back to the front of the school

Triple Check – Donkey Kicks, KB Burpees, Lap around the parking lot

Numerama, Namerama, Announcements, Emoji took us out

MOLESKIN

The last time YHC can reminder completing the Lucky Horseshoe was during Tuckahoe Takeover last year and Honey Do was so kind to introduce us to it. Guess what? It still sucks!

Off Shore lead the PAX with YHC trying to keep up. The rest of PAX wasn’t far behind. The PAX made short work of the Lucky Horseshoe so YHC has made a mental note to extend the run next time.

Yard Sale is a donkey kick beast! Not sure if anyone else can go that fast for that long.

Glad to have Lockjaw and Off Shore join us today. Good luck with the rest of your summer tour

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

• HDHH Tonight at Triple Crossing. See Lockjaw’s Preblast
• Puppy Pile this Saturday at 7:05

SPIT ON THAT!!

 

6 men and one 2.0 (almost as big as the men) roused themselves to post to a KB workout.  Here’s how YHC remembers it.

COP

SSH, Merkins, arm circles (small and big), LBC’s, helicopters and shoulder taps.

Mosey around the back of the school to the track.

YHC marked out a rectangle with cones for 4 corners.  Alternate farmer carry with lunges, 10 KB swings, next corner, 20 Goblet squats, next corner, 30 situp presses, last corner, 40 lawnmowers (20 each arm).  Cycle through one more time, reverse the numbers, you end up  doing 50 of each exercise.

Mosey to pick up loop for 11’s.

Halos, lunge to opposite curb, do flutter kicks while pressing KB up.  These took  a little explanation.

Mosey to SF, 20 shoulder presses, 20 calf raises with KB, 20 good mornings, 20 snatches.  Repeat with sets of 10.

Numberama, namerama, YHC took us out.

NMS

The last time YHC did four corners at MANNdate much grief was given that “It’s an oval, it can’t be four corners!”  In vain YHC tried to fix the (PAX’s) problem by placing cones in a rectangle.  Sadly, PAX still followed the oval track shape, but at least there was less mumblechatter about shapes.  Wedding Singer set the pace and crushed it.

The PAX seemed to like what YHC is calling Flutter kick Presses, and it did seem to make the flutter kicks a bit easier.  There was some mumblechatter at the end that YHC’s watch was running slow–YHC disagrees.

Thanks to Wedding Singer, Hardywood and Shakedown for making the journey, it was great getting to know you better.  Good luck with your impending 2.0, Hardywood!

Announcements: Puppy Pile on 7/21

Thanks for letting me lead, and as usual I have No Idea what I’m doing.