Tag: The Creek

9 Crazy guys showed up this morning for a mathematical beatdown…  Here is what transpired…

Bear Crawl up to the picnic tables
Skull Crusher Starter — IC 25x
Wheel of Merkins on PIcnic Tables 5 each direction IC
Skull Crusher part deux IC 15x
Wheel of Merkins repeato

COP —
Crabcakes, Plank Jacks, Arm Circles, Heels to Heaven, Dying Cockroach, Pistol Squats, Side Straddle Burpees (8 count)

Fibonacci’s Beast
Run to light post, do 2 merkins, then 3, then 5, then 8, then 13, then 21 in Fibonacci sequence.
Other exercises — American Hammers, Jump Squats, WW2 situps, Smurf Jacks, Burpees

Bear Crawl relay — 3 teams of three.  1st person bear crawls to 1st curb and runs back, 2nd person to second curb and runs back, third person to 1st curb and runs back.

Back to flag — hold low merkin position for thirty seconds…

Numberama, Nameorama, Announcements, Chowdah took us out!

What a great day for a beatdown — YHC was impressed with not only this groups hustle today, but also their knowledge of the Fibonacci series of numbers!  No one really knows what date Leonardo Pisano (Fibonacci) was born, but today seemed like as good a day as any to celebrate  the joyous occasion.

Highlights of this morning — watching the Carpenter totally kill these exercises, having LP back today (we missed you), trying out something new and the group really responding to it, being finished with all the burpees at the end of the fibonacci.

As always it is a pleasure to lead you all!

Opus

 

8 wind-sailers guided their cars into The Creek parking lot and fired up a party that went something like this…

Mosey around the church building and back to the far part of the parking lot

COP – All IC – 20 SSHs, 10 merkins, 20 helicopters, 10 merkins, 20 flutter kicks, 10 merkins, 20 copperhead squats, 10 merkins, 10 don quixotes, arm circles, 10 merkins

Mosey to the cross at the other end of the parking lot and back to the same place.

The Mountain

Pair up – one partner exercises while the other runs to the cross & back. The cumulative exercises were 100 merkins, 200 two count mountain-climbers, 300 squats, 400 LBCs, 500 SSHs. Help the rest of the PAX finish.

Mosey to the cross

All IC – 20 American hammers, 20 freddy mercuries, 20 flutter kicks

Numberama, Namerama, Announcements, YHC took us out.

Announcements

• Breaking bread is open
• Support TYA in prayer and encouragement for his upcoming 100 miles this weekend!

NMS

YHC didn’t know what to expect with the wind gusting as he left the house. The workout was planned and Hardywood had sent a text asking for YHC to “bring it” so he didn’t want to disappoint.

YHC had the opportunity to climb and summit Mt Rainier (14,411 ft) in Washington State in 2009. The climb required perseverance in both the many months of training and the actual days of the climb. YHC remembered the challenge of the wind on that climb and used that as inspiration for this morning’s beat down.

The PAX gathered in the parking lot and ChowDAH shared how Opus had challenged him to show up. Opus was nowhere to be seen by 5:28 am and the PAX started barking about the pump-fake challenge. But then Opus rolled in with fight in his eyes.

The Mountain pushed the PAX to persevere and fight (you against you!). YHC intentionally chose the running to go from the far end of the parking lot to the cross on the other end. YHC shared how much he called upon God during his ascent of Mt Rainier and he encouraged the PAX to call upon whatever higher power they believed in for help. For YHC, he looks to Jesus and his perseverance with staying on the cross to achieve the victory over everything that stands between us and God. The sprints to the cross encouraged me. The rest of the PAX appeared to receive the same encouragement along the way.

The original plan was to have 200 American hammers but Recess had another plan. He raised his hand during YHC’s description of The Mountain. YHC called on him like it was elementary school and Recess said, “Hey, shouldn’t we have mountain climbers as part of this?” Kaboom! Request granted… 200 two count mountain climbers were substituted in!

Hardywood and Opus paced the “climb.” Some of the 2.0s disappeared behind bushes and cars at various points but they didn’t give up. They may have needed some entertainment or a change-of-pace.

The wind added extra fun to the running portion. In fact, the wind added extra fun to everything!

This morning provided yet another adventure with F3!

The Carpenter

14 strong ventured out to help YHC with his VQ at the Creek.  It went down like this.

Mosey around the church

COP-7 reps each, IC

SSH     arm circles (small, big and reverso)      Helix squats       Imperial Walkers      LBC’s          Helicopters     Don Quixotes

Mosey to picnic table pavilion for Proper Dora

100 sets:   1 Split Jack        2  2-count Mountain Climbers       3 LBC’s

The PAX crushed this so went into Derkins and Dips, start at 7 reps and work down.

Mosey back to the SH, did a little stretching, and YHC took us out.

 

NMS

This was YHC’s first time Q’ing The Creek, and couldn’t come up with a theme, so asked his 2.0’s for help.  Rainbow suggested “unicorns and rainbows,” and after a search came up with nothing numerical etc. about unicorns, YHC decided that a rainbow having 7 colors would be it.  YHC knows—-very inspiring.  The PAX was very happy this was the number when it came to the Derkins/Dips combo, as 10 might have been fatal after the Dora.  Also very glad the rain had stopped prior to commencement, as YHC is really sick of rain.

Thanks for allowing YHC to lead and try out a new Q, will definitely be back.  Big salute to all the 2.0’s for their work this morning, and to the PAX for the assist when YHC forgot an exercise name (this may become YHC’s trademark).

No Idea

 

13 Chinese (or partial or none) fighters rolled into the The Creek for a Chinese New Year party that went something like this…

Mosey around the church building running backward for the first length, forward for the second length, backward fro the third length and forward for the final length.

COP – All IC – 50 SSHs (different cadence… see below), 50 LBCs, 20 merkins, 20 copperhead squats, 20 crab cakes, 20 imperial walkers, 10 don quixotes, arm circles.

Year of the Dog (curb crawl)

Curb crawl with (dog crawls are kinda like bear crawling, right?) 11s with merkins and flutter kicks on each end.

Chung-Kuo (the Middle Kingdom)

• Do four 4x4s at the first corner while facing the building
• Run to the first corner and do four 4x4s facing the building
• Run to the second corner and do four 4x4s facing the building
• Run to the third corner and do four 4x4s facing the building
• Return to the first corner and do four 4x4s facing the building

The PAX went to pick up the six and completed the exercises.

• Do one 4×4 at the first corner while facing the building
• Run to the first corner and do one 4×4 facing the building
• Run to the second corner and do one 4×4 facing the building
• Run to the third corner and do one 4×4 facing the building
• Return to the flag and do one 4×4

Lo Mein

• Plank up side-by-side
• Last person army crawls (gets “lo” and noodles their way through) under until all of the PAX has cone

Back to the flag

• 20 IC flutter kicks

Numberama, Namerama, Announcements, YHC took us out.

Announcements

• Breaking Bread this Sunday evening
• 2nd F gathering at Rise & Shine Diner on Thursday mornings – Wild Thing leading the charge!
• EH guys as the weather warms up – let’s get guys back with the PAX!!

NMS

YHC remembered earlier this week that today was the Chinese New Year. Being that YHC is half-Chinese (Dad is Chinese, Mom is German/Welch), it called for a workout based on that theme!

The PAX stormed into the parking lot with a purpose. Rounders rode up to an ovation on a bike (with child seat attached in the back). Someone asked if he had given YHC a ride to the workout. Minimal laughter on that one… We were all glad to see Rounders back since his work has prevented him from coming in the mornings. He always helps us take the workout to the next level!

YHC took liberties to give some family history during the COP. YHC’s grandparents (Dad’s parents) met “on the boat” in transit from China to the United States in the early 20th century. YHC’s grandfather was in the first class part of the boat and his grandmother was in the lower class part. Filet mignon was being served in the first class part but YHC’s grandfather wanted rice and vegetables so he found a way down to the lower class area. Who did he sit next to? The woman who later became his wife and YHC’s grandparents! It was like the Titanic romance story but the ship didn’t sink!

YHC then shared that his Dad wanted him to blend into American culture and that is why he didn’t learn the Chinese language. YHC only learned a few phrases and one was “Gong Hay Fat Choy.” This is said on the Chinese New Year as a way to wish someone great happiness and prosperity.

After all that was shared, YHC alerted the PAX that his Chinese background would make it into the rest of the fun (even if it sounded borderline insensitive at points but I can go there since I have China in my blood!).

YHC called for SSHs as the first exercise and renamed them “jumping chop sticks.” He also shared that he would be seeking to give the Chinese blessing of great happiness and prosperity through the IC. He proceeded to replace (1-2-3…) with “Gong Hay Fat Choy.” YHC didn’t realize how much energy it would take to call out all 4 syllables for the full 50 SSHs IC. That almost destroyed him out of the gate. But, we all rallied.

The “Year of the Dog Curb Crawls” provided ample pain for the PAX. Hardywood, as expected, crushed the effort. Opus wasn’t too far behind and he demonstrated his increased bear crawling ability! Mudface called out the fact that he was trying to teach his sons to be more culturally sensitive but this workout could set them back years. Aye!

The “Chung-Kuo” 4×4 throw down also gave opportunities for muscle failure and fun! Chung-Kuo refers to China as the “Middle Kingdom” and the Chinese belief that they are the center of the world. It is the Chinese and then everyone else. Hardywood commented, “They were the Millenials before there were Millenials!!”

The 4x4s turned toward the center to pay respect to this middle kingdom… Wild Thing more than kept pace and showed that the double respect (killing it in his 60s) is well-earned by this brother. A few of 2.0s set a lot of the pace and kept everyone on offense for the whole deal.

The “Lo Mein” exercise was originally going to focus on the crawl but someone shouted out that we would be forming “The Great Wall of China” and that is what we did! There was an odd break in the wall at one point as one of the 2.0s didn’t line up shoulder-to-shoulder. The dynasty would have been threatened by that hole but, alas, we did not have to worry about that this morning.

We ran out of time or we would have fired up “Beef with Broccoli” for one of the final exercises. It would have been “Partner up. One of you is Beef. The other is Broccoli. Partner carry as far as you can go around the building and then switch. Keep switching until you have made it around the building.”

The whole PAX came to play today and earned every bit of pain and strengthening along the way. I couldn’t be more proud of this crew. I also couldn’t be more grateful to have the opportunity to be on this team with so many men who are seeking to reject mediocrity and the “sad clown syndrome” that pulls at every single one of us!

Go eat some Chinese food and celebrate! Call out “Gong Hay Fat Choy” but please do not do SSHs while yelling it in public!!

The Carpenter

6 Warriors came early and prepared for a cool Friday for another addition of The Creek

The SF was planted and the PAX got to work. This how it sent down:

Warm-Up

Lap around the church – Bataan Death March Style (aka Burpee Catch us if you can Indian Style run: 5 Burpees each)

COP

SSH, DQ, Merkins, Flutter Kicks, American Hammers

THANG

Mosey to the pavilion 

Aiken Legs (Partner Style)

First Partner complete set while second partner runs gravel run and back. Set consisted of the following:

6 Squats, 6 Box Jumps, 6 lunges (three each leg), 6 Split Jacks. Total of 20 sets

ATM’s (Partner Style) 

First Partner complete set while second partner runs gravel run and back. Set consisted of the following:

6 Alternating Shoulder Taps, 6 4 count Tempo Merkins, 6 Fast Pace Merkins. Total of 10 set

Mosey to the parking lot

Bear Crawl Burpees

PAX start in upright position arms raised (Q yells – Grizzly ) drop in to burpee, at the top of the push up start bear crawling. Everytime you hear Grizzly, you hop back up, drop back down, push up and crawl again. Rinse and Repeat for about 50 yards

Bearumda Triangle 

Using the light pole infront church as marker (about 10 yards apart), complete 1 Burpee, bear crawl to next pole, complete 2 Burpees, bear crawl, complete 3 Burpee, bear crawl back to first pole. Rinse and repeat with Lunges and crab walks

Mosey to SF

Burpee Ring of Fire with 2 Burpees each

Numerama, Namerama, Announcements, YHC took us out.

MOLESKIN

YHC had a plan a Q that wouldn’t be 2.0 friendly. Since Mudface decided to fartsack with his crew, YHC had nothing to worry about.

5 of the 6 PAX members arrived while before 5:30. YHC thinks everyone was just fired up to get their day started right.

Mumble chatter got started early regarding the UNC/Duke game last night (GO TAR HEELS)!!. No Idea showed up with bear knees which shocked the PAX. Turns out he couldn’t find any long pants.

COP as always brought some entertainment with Emoji still not knowing how to count and several 4th F sounds could be heard from miles

Shout out to No Idea and Opus for partnering with YHC today. You guys crushed those Aiken Legs and ATM’s

After bear crawling for what seems most of the workout, YHC did call audible during the triangle because of these add the lunges and Crab cake. Opus decided to still bear crawl some on the third set, TClaps brother! The Carpenter once again showed us he should be renamed to Crab Man.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

• Healing Place 10k Training –  See the Honey Do for details

SPIT ON THAT!!

 

The rain subsided and 10 warriors landed in the parking at The Creek for a sunny and 70 beatdown that went something like this…

Circle #1 – COP(ain) – All IC

50 SSHs, 50 LBCs, 20 copperhead squats, 20 crab cakes, 10 merkins, 10 don quixotes, arm circles, 50 LBCs, 50 SSHs

Mosey to the other side of the parking lot

Circle #2 – COP(unishment) – All IC with holding 6 inches for 10 count in between each

20 american hammers, 20 flutter kicks, 20 heels to heaven, 20 freddy mercuries, 50 LBCs, 50 SSHs

Mosey to the pavillon

Circle #3 – COP(ress) – All IC with planking with holding 6 inches in between each

10 merkins, 10 dips, 10 derkins

Repeat and then 50 LBCs

Circle #4 – COP(uke) – All IC with Al Gore with Helix squats in between each

10 copperhead squats, 10 jump squats (OYO)

Repeat 3x, then 50 LBCs, 50 SSHs

Circle #5 – COP(unk) 

10 skull crushers on each side followed by holding 10 derkins and then position for 10 seconds

15 skull crushers on each side followed by holding 15 derkins and then position for 10 seconds

Mosey to the flag…

1 LBC IC, 1 SSH IC

Numerama, Namerama, Announcements, Opus took us out

NMS

YHC dropped a couch on his right leg right above his ankle a few days ago when trying to bring it in via the deck. He wasn’t sure if he would be ready to Q but it healed up enough to go for it (with limited to no running). The PAX rolled into the parking lot and the mumble chatter was cooking, including a guest from Toledo, OH named Venom. Mudface asked YHC if he was carrying the couch by himself. YHC shared that his M was carrying the other side. Mudface then asked if YHC’s M had dropped the couch too. YHC first said, “Yes” but then Mudface said, “Remember, you are a pastor. Don’t lie to me.” YHC then responded with “I don’t know.” YHC later found out that his M did hold up her side of the couch… #truthistold

YHC alerted the PAX that running would be at a minimum and the normal COP ensued. He also shared that theme was “Circles of Pain.” Ironically, this worked out really well since Circle K was not originally planning on coming to The Creek but called an audible when he woke up later than expected. He was originally planning going for a 8 mile run at another AO. He may have only logged 1/3 mile this morning…

The groans came early and often as the PAX got down for the LBCs. The lack of running allowed for an efficient set of exercises to maximize the time. The Creek GAS came early and often during the COP and the subsequent circles of pain. Friday mornings seem to be a breeding ground for GAS action heroes.

There were all kinds of highlights this morning. Mudface is notorious for calling out ridiculously slow counts when holding 6 inches. Circle K and Spit seemed to be enjoying a fine conversation at the beginning but then were mostly quiet the rest of the way. Wild Thing continues to amaze the crowds with his unwavering work at the age of 61 (double respect). Emoji still needs to go back to school to learn how to count. He may have tricked YHC to reduce the LBCs by 10 by adding 10 to the overall count at one point. Nobody will ever fully know…

It is always an honor to lead the team in the gloom!

The Carpenter

13 warriors rose to greet the dawn of a new day.  As expected, the temperature was 70 and sunny.  According to legend, it went a little something like this.

COP All IC: Hand Release Merkins (HRM) Flying Squirrel style.  When the hands are released, they go all the way out to the side.  IC X 10, right leg up IC X 8, left leg up IC

Flutter Kicks X 10

Mark Spitz (flutter kicks with arms extended) X 20

WWII Situps X 15

SSH X 10, SSH Right Leg Up X 10, SSH Left Leg Up X 10

Super Triple Check: Round 1 – One man runs loop in the parking lot, one man is in plank, the other is doing burpees.  Complete 75 burpees as a team. Round 2 – run, six inches, 100 team WWII SU.

BAR Crawl:  Partner UP.  One partner completes a loop around the church.  Other partner bear crawls the switcheroo.  Next round crawl bear.  Do this until one loop has been completed.

Merkinsville: Round 1 – 10 decline merkins, 10 dips, 10 incline merkins. Round 2 – Same as round one but with left leg up.  Round 3 – same as round 1 but with right leg up.

Numberama, namerama, YHC had the privilege of taking us out.

Moleskin: Way to bring it Mechanicsville.  These men have created something really special in DaVille.  Everytime I make the extended journey, I’m greatly rewarded.  Thanks for the effort and energy!  I left The Creek fully charged.

NMS: The title of the BB came from an interaction YHC had a few weeks ago.  After making a $1 donation into the bucket of a man standing on Forest Hill raising money for homeless veterans, he says to me “God bless you and let yourself be blessed.”  Growing up in Texas and having allergies, I have heard “God bless you” more times than I could count.  What struck me in that moment was “let yourself be blessed”.

I’m the luckiest guy on the planet and it’s a damn shame I don’t act like it every waking moment.  I think there are many reasons we don’t let ourselves be blessed and we get off the tracks a bit.  We may not think we are deserving or maybe it’s shame that’s holding us back. Whatever it is, letting yourself be blessed is a conscious choice you have to make. Maybe the bravest thing you could do today isn’t to hold your guard up, but to let it go.

News:

• Rosie has the Q for Breaking Bread.
• See Honeydo for info on running with the exceptional men of The Healing Place during their 10K training program on Saturdays.
• Get on a team for the CSAUP on 4/13 – 4/14.
• Wild Thing is leading a men’s bible study beginning next Thursday at 6:30am at Rise and Shine.  The theme is love and surrender.

Be super,

Hardywood

The Hanover County schools couldn’t declare a 2 hour delay or cancel this morning’s beatdown at The Creek. 8 warriors stormed into the parking lot and got to work with a fun fest that went something like this…

50 LBCs IC

Mosey around the parking lot with a call for 4x4s along the way.

COP all IC – 50 SSHs, 50 LBCs, 20 copperhead squats, 20 imperial walkers, 15 don quixotes, arm circles, 50 LBCs

Mosey to the circle in front of the church building…

Partner up… one partner goes half around the circle with an exercise (bear crawl the first time, crab walk the second time, continue to rotate) and runs the rest while the other gets to work accumulating to 50 burpees, 100 merkins, 150 squats, 200 SSHs, 250 LBCs.

Mosey to the pavillon.

Increasing Skull Crushers IC

10 skull crushers facing one direction, 10 skull crushers facing the opposite direction, 50 LBCs IC

20 skull crushers facing one direction, 20 skull crushers facing the opposite direction, 50 LBCs IC

Mosey to the flag – 15 flutter kicks IC, 15 american hammers IC, 2 LBCs IC

Numberama, Namerama, Announcements. YHC took us out.

Announcements:

CSAUP on April 13th/14th, Breaking Bread on Sunday, 1/28

NMS

YHC wasn’t sure what to expect this morning as he arrived in the parking lot. Would there be ice and snow in the parking lot and fields or nothing…? There was a mix.

The mumble chatter fired up as the PAX gathered by 5:29 am. It actually fired up the night before when Mudface asked YHC at a basketball practice if we would be doing 500 LBCs… He repeated that question upon arrival this morning. YHC did not want to disappoint.

YHC called out the fact that most of us have experienced some form of annoyance, if not anger, over the recent school closings and delays. YHC directed the PAX to direct their anger into the workout!

The PAX launched into LBCs with complaints about still being cold. Spit appeared proud as 4x4s were called out as the PAX circled the parking lot.

The COP included multiple yawns by Emoji. He appeared to be bored by the workout but we later found out that he fell asleep at 2:30 am and still MANNED UP to post with us. He may have been tired but yawning is not allowed. The rest of the PAX followed Emoji’s example but they yawned out of their butt through dropping massive GAS BOMBS. This is becoming a marker of The Creek. We may need to rename this AO to “The GAS.”

YHC was inspired by part of a recent Hardwood Q and the list of exercises for the set near the circle. YHC added 250 LBCs to help fulfill Mudface’s wish. The PAX lit up those exercises and fought through the bear crawls and crab walks halfway around the circle. Everyone rallied to finish together.

YHC loved hearing the complaints and moans in the pavilion as he rolled out the Houston favorite (skull crushers). There is something powerful about hearing the cadence and numbers being shouted out under the pavilion. The PAX rallied to knock those and the LBCs out!

The morning was a blast all around. It is truly an honor to lead these men into battle together.

The Carpenter

 

7 Warrior said “What Rain?” and no to their fart sacks to help YHC celebrate another year older.

This how it went down:

Mosey around the church

COP (ALL IC)

• 33 LBC’s
• 33 American Hammers
• 33 SSH
• 33 Arm Circles (16 forward and 17 backwards)

THANG

mosey to the pavilion 

Let’s just call it Dora’s evil cousin 

Partner up, first partner runs to the end of the road then back while second partner does exercises:

• 33 Hand Release Merkins
• 66 Squats
• 99 Heels to Heaven
• 132 LBC’s

33 LBC’s IC for the six

Reverso and Repeato

• 132 LBC’s
• 99 (2 count) American Hammers
• 66 Jump Squats
• 33 HRM’s

Al Gore O Rama for the six (and for Carpenter to tie his shoes)

Picnic Fun

OYO complete the following:

• 11 Dips
• 11 Derkins
• 11 Skull Crushers

3 sets total and Al Gore for the six between sets

Mosey to the field

Sprint Drills

• Sprint 100 yards, 33 LBC’s, Sprint back (by request from Front Porch, 33 IC LBC’s in the mud)
• Sprint 75 yards, 33 LBC’s, Sprint back (Al Gore for six)
• Sprint 50 yards, 33 LBC’s, Sprint back (Al Gore for six)

Mosey back to SF

Ring of Fire

Two PAX’s members bear crawl to the center, complete 2 Booyah! Merkins, then bear crawl back. Rinse and repeat till each member does it twice.

2 Burpees OYO

Numberama, Namerama, Emoji  took us out. 

MOLESKIN

Another year of hate has begun for YHC and there is only one way to celebrate, lead the PAX as the Q. The rain decided to slow down right as the PAX arrived. Once we start the COP, the heaven opened up. This was funny since Front Porch mentioned to Carpenter yesterday that he would only show up if it wasn’t raining. Speaking of Front Porch, we have officially named him the heckler of DaVille. Only time will tell if he can give Fudd and White Deer a run for their money.

Numerous comments were made about YHC’s age. Emoji mentioned that YHC was now a third of a century old. YHC reminded Emoji that he was half a century old. Always respect Emoji!

Yard Sale decided to join the 4th F club this morning by nearly clearing out the pavilion during the Evil Dora.

Rounders stay up all night and brought YHC a birthday cake made of snow during the Ring of Fire. The numbers for Ring of Fire were in honor of YHC’s 2.0 turning two on Sunday.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

•   CSAUP overnight April 13-14: running to all AOs as a team. Find a team of 6-9 from your nano-region.

SPIT ON THAT!!

Snow, ice, wind… Who cares? Not the 6 fighters who stormed into The Creek for a fun fest that went something like this…

10 burpees, mosey (including some skating) halfway around the church building, 10 burpees, mosey back to the start.

COP – All IC – 50 SSHs, 20 mountain climbers, 10 snow angels (WWII setup with snow angel motion while down), 25 LBCs, 10 don quixotes, arm circles, 25 LBCs, 50 SSHs.

Mosey to the pavillon

1 minute bench jumps, 1 minute dips, 50 LBCs IC – repeat

Mosey to the snow field

Snow Corners

10 burpees, run to the first corner, 10 merkins, bear crawl to next corner, 10 snow angels, lunge to next corner, 10 squats, bear crawl to next corner…

50 LBCs IC

20 burpees, skip to the first corner, 20 merkins, skip to next corner, 20 snow angels, skip to next corner, 20 squats, skip to next corner…

50 LBCs IC

Mosey to the SF…

Spit took us out

Note: LBC (LFC if you prefer) count – 400

NMS

YHC had a tough decision last night regarding the name and theme for this workout. Do I go with “Skating at The Creek” in light of the icy parking lot or “Snowball Snowcrawl” in light of the opportunity to crawl around the field… YHC went with the latter even though the former could have applied as well.

Legend has it that Mudface drove into the parking lot to find Emoji walking around by himself. Emoji didn’t have a car so he ran to the AO. YHC heard from one of the PAX that his wife had said, “What? Are you really going?” in light of this morning’s weather and road conditions. We are doing something write if the M’s are saying things like that!

The PAX took off running and skating around the parking lot of 10 burpees fired up the engines a bit. YHC included a healthy about amount of LBCs in light of the monthly challenge (even though none of the PAX knew about the monthly challenge). LBCs were renamed LFCs this morning (little frozen crunches) in light of icy parking lot surface.

Mumble chatter was light and the groans came early and often with the LFCs… Nobody seemed cold though.

The “Snow Corners” brought a ton of snow fireworks as YHC instructed the PAX to grab handfuls of snow and toss them in the air for each jump up during the burpees. Snow was flying everywhere. A LOT of snow was sent toward Mudface in light of the MURPH he threw down on us at MannDate a few days earlier.

LP is a fighter. The 9 yr old 2.0 requested to still join the PAX even though his dad (Chowdah) was leaving town on a mission trip to Costa Rica. LP pushed through the workout. Unfortunately, he suffered an injury due to Emoji tripping due to a big hole in the ground during the Ring of Fire. Emoji landed on LP’s leg and caused some freezing pain. The PAX rallied around the little warrior and Spit did a noble job of praying for him as we all surrounded him.

With F3, nobody is alone. We are in this together. 9 or 99 years old. It may be “you vs you” but we are cheering and challenging each other along the way. When it comes to life’s challenges, it is “you WITH you.”

Let’s keep looking for ways to pick one another up when we are down.

Let’s keep pushing to strengthen not only our bodies but our spirits and relationships.

Let’s keep pushing in 2018!

The Carpenter