Tag: Timberwolf

  • Nancy’s Festivus

    Tzatziki was ready for a George Costanza inspired celebration 🎉 but Machismo had his own holiday in mind. With SOJ’s Ghost flag in hand and a handful 👋of Forge regulars the furnace was lit for a new festival. With a little pre-scouting Machismo found the gates to the tennis court unlocked and pulled the pad out into the field for a mosey around the track.

    YHC landing back at the warmup mat for a little standard warmarama.

    first and 10 became a real clock burner and challenge to the pax orienteering 🧭 skills as the unmarked field proved challenging. Run to the 10 for 10 burpees and 1 merkin score a TD and run back. To the end zone to rinse and repeat. 20 yd line is 2 merkins 9 burps. Etc. Belay and Tin man led the charge. Pax were entertained with some Festivus trivia upon completion.

    Mosey to the tennis court.

    Human conveyor belt to the next open gate.

    Pole smokers and hold six at the poles more trivia

    light poles for the finish.

    Pleasure to lead and to lighten the load in the bed of my truck after a long stint of carrying the ghost flag. Always good to know that we are here in this together worldwide. This is a gift we can share with others this holiday season 🎁. EH your family and lets grown the pax.

    prayer requests for Raj Machismos nephew in the picu. Keep up the good work gentlemen!

  • 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

  • Mini Horseshoe

    6 SOJ men were ready for a Rosie Q at Timberwolf with one LIFO, but the PAX accepted the excuse post-workout.

    Head to the tennis courts for a brief warmup of standard fare.

    YHC explained the mini version of the Luck Horseshoe – one exercise then lap around the tennis courts always facing the same direction, run, slide left, bernie, slide right. Add exercise 2, lap, up to exercise 5 then start dropping. Exercises were the classic LH – merkins, Imperial squat walkers, scorpion dry docks, WWII, lunges, 20 of each. All rounds completed by the PAX, the mini version definitely kept us closer together than the full track version. Cottontails form is on point!

    Mosey around the school to the benches for some low rep form work. 2 rounds of dips, AARP squats, derkins, split squats, hoe downs.

    Mosey our way back to the flag adding 2 LIFO penalty burpees before the 45 minute mark.

    Thanks for letting me take the lead at Timberwolf, it’s been a while since I’ve had the Q out there. You are welcome for making it a mini and not the full Lucky Horseshoe.

    • Magnum PI workout at Dogpile this Saturday – wear your Hawaiian shirt, Tigers hat and mustache if you’ve got it
    • Daddy Daughter dance Saturday 12/6 – lots of guys signed up, looks like it’s going to be a good time
    • 12 Days of Christmas beatdown 12/23 at NoToll – reach out to EF Hutton or punch the HC button on his Secret Santa slack post if you want to join the gift exchange.
  • Fandango Field

    12 grown-boys started their day off right by creating a caloric deficit this morning at Timberwolf. ULTIMATE FRISBEE< BABY!! Here’s what went down…

    WARMARAMA – The PAX moseyed down to the illuminated football field to find YHC, Crabgrass and McGruff putting the finishing touched on all of the lights. Gave the mission, stretched out, numbered off and go into it.

    Team #1: Snip, DK, Fandango, Heist, Woodsman, Matlock

    Team #2: Crabgrass, Cookie, McGruff, OC, Da Bear

    RESULT: Team #1 won 9-5

    Highlights

    • Snip throws darts and made the catch of the day with a muddy leg to show for it
    • Fandango proved why the field is now named after him w
    • Da Bear is a freight train with hands
    • Cookie is #1 in all of our hearts
    • OC/Dk are field generals

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, 12/6

    PRAYERS/WINS

    • Festivus’s growing family
    • Wildcat for prez!

    Huge thanks to Heist for bringing coffee, cinnamon rolls and a little bourbon for the boys this morning. A true man of the people!

  • Not For the Faint of Heart

    Maybe it was the night before text to bring gloves that held the numbers low today. I assume the fartsackers knew what that meant. You guessed it. THE HARDEST MILE.

    0530 alarmed and the 5 HIMs took off at the starting line.

    Lap1: Bear Crawls. PAX was a little worried with Wildcat out front, but we let him have his space.

    Lap2: Lunges

    Lap3: Broad jump burpees

    Lap4: Run

    With a low amount of modification, we had 5 min to spare. Lets destroy the abs. LBCs at different speeds and a long hold to end. Flutter kicks at different speeds with a hold at the end. Windshield wipers.

    Great work all around gents!!! All safe for another 6 months.

    Numbers, names, Announcements, PR, COT.

    Chili cook off 11/23 at The Alamo Clubhouse

    12/6 Daddy Daughter Dance see slack

    Always a honor to lead you gents.

  • Pac Man

    YHC was supposed to be on a flight to INDY at 6am, but client cancelled last night so I took advantage of an empty Q sheet! Rolled up to 3 familiar faces and 4 unexpected ones – I’ll let them sort of who’s in what group – but great to see everyone! Let’s mosey

    Since I had numbers this week, we went back over to Thales and introduced folks to a fresh take on Timberwolf. Warmup included reminding Flyboy of the F3 mission and Rudy of his name…

    Thang 1 – Pac man
    Hermey was picked to be PacMan. There are 8 intersections, he started at one, we started at the opposite side. Rules are simple:
    – Each time you get to an intersection, do 20x of exercise (rotate through merkins, squats, WW2, LBCs).
    – Must stop at every intersection you come to
    – Goal is to hit all 8 intersections (yes, you may have to repeat some)
    – If PAC MAN crosses your path, you add 20 reps at each intersection (compounding)

    Why was Hermey picked to be pacman? Because Hermey = chaos and he didn’t disappoint. Corners were cut, intersections were ignored, but he had a mission and he intended to carry it out. PAX did great maneuvering through the parking lot and avoiding. Rosie and Wildcat finished first, so YHC made a rule on the “fly” that they too are now Pac Man. Off you go! “Fly”boy was noticeably upset by this impromptu rule, this brought joy to YHC.

    Thang 2 – 11’s
    Firecrackers + Squats. Picked a section of the parking lot that met the required length. Small oversight on the grade of the slope, but whatevs…Note: Firecrackers hurt Rudy’s back

    This was followed by some Dips > Incline Merkins > Dips > Incline Merkins to get a pump going for our chest. Pax was looking beefy after this.

    Run over to a wall and did some OYO 10x donkey kicks followed by a 20 second hold. Wildcat and McGruff gave proper 20 counts, Rudy almost passed out.

    Thang 3

    Mosey BTTF, did a mini lightpole alley along the way and ended with a supreme ring of fire with some work-van dodging included. Note: Burpees do not hurt Rudy’s back.

    Announcement – Bridge 11/15 ping Hutton, Chili Cook Off 11/23 ping Crabgrass, Thanksgiving workout @ Mary ping Handshake, 12/6 Daddy Daughter dance ping Meatball or Rudy

    Prayers – Wildcat has the support of this brotherhood, those running in the race this weekend, continued blessings as we approach holidays.

    Good work fellas, get some rest we have Mudslide at Satan’s Hill tomorrow.

  • Bayou Beatdown

    Twas the night before Timberwolf and the Q sheet was open. Perfect time to introduce a few new COPs. Last week I was in Palm Springs for work with Squints, a EH from a few years ago. Being from Louisiana he took the Q last week to show an SOJ HIM just how they beatdown it in the Bayou. Was nothing short of a smoke show. So why not bring that to the 8 SOJ beasts this morning.

    Started out with a short run with a mix in of high knees, butt kickers, and a Bernie to the hill. A bit of a warmarama with Jazzercise, a few mom and wife stretches and merkins. Lets Go!

    COP 1: 11’s. Walk out merkins, run up the hill for jump squats at the top and bear crawl back down. From there, the PAX performed parking lot tracers to the next area.

    COP 2: Route 66. In light pole alley, the we preformed Mayhem Merkins (LA PAX trying to get this into Exicon). Shoulder taps, hip taps, merkin. Each light pole we added 1 rep to 11, making it 66 total

    COP 3: Jack Ass Webb. A series of donkey kicks into squatting raise the roofs. 2-4, 4-8, up to 10-20.

    COP 3 2/3: With a bit of time left, we performed a Dora. 50 burpees, 100 WW2, 300 LBCs ( which we did not get too) Finished with the 100 WW2. Time called.

    Numbers, Names, PR, Announcements, COT. Prayers for Hermeys M a fast recovery.

    Always an honor to lead you gents!

  • Wet N’ Wild

    Three of SOJ’s elite warriors rolled out of bed today, braved the drizzle, and discovered that Mother Nature had set the thermostat to “surprisingly pleasant.” According to the black cat that cursed our path, here’s the saga…

    We kicked things off with a triangular warm-up around the school and bus lane—because circles are too mainstream. Right about then, the heavens opened up and dumped buckets on us. Warm-up continued, but only with moves that kept our butts off the soggy ground (you’re welcome).

    Then we left the cozy confines of Timberwolf and ventured into the wild unknown: Thales Academy. The plan was Pac-Man, but apparently the PAX feared becoming waterlogged ghosts. So instead, we explored Thales’ parking lot, Pac man will have to wait…

    Highlights of our adventure:

    1. 12 Corners – Why settle for four like amateurs? We hit every intersection in a figure-8 pattern, cranking out 15 reps of whatever YHC dreamed up.
    2. 7’s – Because 11’s sounded too ambitious for a field that was soft, squishy, and slightly tilted. Burpees + Firecrackers = spicy misery.
    3. Triple Check – Squats, merkins, and a runner.
    4. The Scenic Route – A grand tour: parking lot, woods, bus lane, front of the school, and back to the flag. Finished with three rounds of Ring of Fire.

    Rain? Conquered. Spirits? High. SOJ? Still undefeated. Nancy there will be a lot of well-rested guys at Satan’s Hill for you tomorrow

    Triangle of Trust: Nancy has a good Q for tomorrow at Satans Hill, Chili cook-off 11/23, Daddy Daughter dance 12/6. Prayers for Jamaica

  • a long forgotten BB

    Warmarma 

    Taziki, Captain Kirk, cottontail, fly boy 

    Dojo Dan

    Pole smokers x15

    Dry dock x 15

    Jump squat x15

    Rinse and repeat x3

    Get a parter

    Partner leg toss x15

    Boxing cockroach x15

    Rinse and repeat x3

    Triple check 

    1 partner mod burpees

    1 partner squats 

    Dora 

    100 ww2

    200 squat 

    300 ssh

    Wall sit

    1 min

    Shoulder taps 50 single count

    Against wall Heads shoulders knees & toes

    X15

    Rinse and repeat x3

  • pillow talk w an angry elf

    cop – rolled in with a nice OC and DK combo surprise.

    warmarama – in the normal way with some pillow talk and an exchange of words with an angry elf. Pillow talk apparently isn’t taken for a f3 nickname yet. Fly boy apparently enjoys speaking his mind to people he doesn’t know. He’s savage.

    THANG – we did some dojo dan, practiced some kicks and some blocks – the pax looked like they were ready to fight in UFC

    so, we mosey on over to the light poles for LPA

    ex at both ends, started at 10 reps and increased by 10 reps while dropping a light pole at each set w a run in between. Ex’s were mod’d burpee, dry dock, ww2, squat, etc etc up to 90 mount climbers on each side.

    LPA ran up to 614 and 30sec

    COT – announce, name/number-ama, prayer req’s, and YHC took us out

    it was a privilege and pleasure to lead such a fine group