Tag: WaThoHuk

6 men and two dogs gathered at WTH for a 3 mile beatdown. Warmup with SSH, cherry pickers, Michael Phelps, and don Qs. Several cycles of workouts at the cupola followed by laps around the lake. Included a round of “kick a little” donkey kicks and a round of stretches which seem to have been named for YHC and possible his M. Also, there was a comment about sister sex. Picked up Gloom’s shit and back to the flag for 4 or 5 chumbawumpa burpees. Prayers for YHC’s friend Brent as he grieves the loss of his wife. July 4th convergence.

Another seven count Q for the second time this week: three from the Monday seven (Pinto, Mr. Rogers and me), one home run champ in Roger Roger, and three other WTH regulars in Foretran, Salt Lick and Lighthouse. Wally also joined with his tight cut, flashy tail and inability to do burpees and abs exericses–his modification is just watching us.

We moseyed to the Roger Roger pad for warmups and then ran through the woods to the softball parking lot. We did a couple rounds of four corners: 20 merkins at each and then 20 jump squats at each corner. We then moseyed to the parent pickup circle on the other side of the school and did a triple check of WW2, Merkins of your choosing and a lap for timer.

We then went car shopping at the Nissan dealership. After mucking our way to the lot, we did 5 burpees at every white car on the right and did ten once because Lighthouse complained. 35 burpees total.

We then ran back to the flag for a little Mary of flutters and hammers. Only 2.5 miles but the burpees made up for the missing mileage. If you don’t agree, go do 20 more!!!

Beautiful morning. Enjoy it while we can.

Despite Gypsy protestations, there was no 6 to return to today. 5 rabbits and 1 newly-trimmed dog got after it this week at WTH. After a little stretching at the local Wells Fargo, we headed to Kroger for 4 corners, prostitute style. After explaining what prostitute style is, and what a prostitute is, to Banjo (he’s young people, give him a break), we went to work. 10 Merkins at the 1st corner, 15 Jump Squats at the 2nd, 20 WWIIs at the 3rd and 25 SSHs at the final corner. Thinking there was limited time to complete the final round, we headed back to PMS. Discovering that this group runs like the freakin’ wind, we had extra time and stopped along the way to complete the exercises.

BTTF for some Mary and Q training. Nice work introducing exercises and counting. Aaaaand time!

Names. Numbers.

Announcements:

-A good rumor really can work wonders.

-4th of July Convergence at Grid Iron. Bring the 2.0s. There will be jugglers, fireworks, a couple food trucks, and an Apache Helicopter for the kiddos to check out – all because of America, heck yeah! 250 baby – let’s go!

-Congratulations on multiple Personal Records set today by Gypsy. You are a champion. Your new phone knows it and so do we.

Prayers for safe travels for our brothers vacationing and traveling for work. YHC took us out.

Moleskin: It’s natural to take for granted anything that is stable in our lives. F3 is a rock in my life and it’s there, whether I fart sack or not. But it’s only there because other men set their alarms, pry themselves out of bed, work around spouse’s and children’s morning routines, drive somewhere, plan Qs, encourage one another and lead prayers – and all by 6:15am. When I do stop to think about it, I’m deeply grateful for all of the Pax grinding daily to make this thing happen. You are all appreciated.

We started the morning off right with yours truly welcoming all with an announcement of my total lack of qualifications for leading a work out. As this was my first Q at WaThoHuk, I wanted to set everyone’s expectations low.

Duly warned, I then told them about the way we did things in the enlightened North (New Jersey, where I started my F3 journey), namely, by stating a legal disclaimer, after which all cried out “Aye!” (everyone, that is, but Mr. Rogers; beware of Mr. Rogers – seems like a nice guy, but you never know…)

Then this is what happened:

• Mosey (to Pocahontas Middle School track)

• Warm up: “Spine” Stretch Circuit; Arm Circles/Circle Arms; Imperial Walkers; Side Straddle Hops

• Jack Webbs (soft edition): Start with 1 push up/followed by 4 raise the roofs. Then 2/8, 3/12, 4/16, 5/20. (The PAX were feeling good; spirits were high.)

• Burpee Mile (using the track for precision): 1/4 mile run, 13 burpees, then rinse and repeat for a full mile = 52 burpees. (Spirits began to dampen; mumble chatter was heard; but mumble chatter also became increasingly a challenge.)

•Chasing M.I.L.F.S.: We then began a mosey for a circuit around the lake with 3 stops at which we enjoyed what I from here on dub “M.I.L.F.S.,” namely a set consisting of:

— Mountain Climbers (10 count in cadence)

— Inchworm Merkins (10 O.Y.O)

— Lunges (10 each side, O.Y.O.)

— Flutters (10 count in cadence)

— Squats (10 count, on Q’s “down”)

Looking around, I saw nothing but pure elation on the ecstatic faces of the PAX. Smiles and laughter filled the morning air. If one has the time, the numbers could be increased, which would make everyone even more joyous.

•Mosey back to “Flag” (no actual flag present)

• Flash Mary = 20 LBC’s O.Y.O. to finish things out.

In the way I was brought up in the bosom of F3 NJ, we then went around with optional “high”/”low”s being shared, or prayer requests. Many joys were on full display, as we have much to be thankful for.

Was a pleasure to lead a great group of guys.

When you show up to a workout and get voluntold your the Q, you just say yes to life and do it. That’s the culture we have developed at WTH. We rarely sign up, but we’re ready to go at a moment’s notice. This week, Pigskin decided to hang back at the school to work with kettlebells, increasing his grip strength with some light cardio added in, as he just gave blood recently. He should be back to running Friday at Currahee. The rest of the crew took off to the tried and true route that is the cul-de-sacs of Whitesnake’s hood. COP: Introduction, disclaimer, SSHs, DQ, DMH, touch the sky, recover. The Thang: at every cul-de-sac we did 5 Merkins, 10 Jump Squats and 15 Heels to Heaven.

BTTF with 2 min to spare: another round of the aforementioned exercises followed by a 60-second leg hold. Aaaaand time! Nice work gents!

Names and Numbers.

Announcements: 2nd Tuesday for 2nd F will be on 6/9 at 12pm at Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe.

Summer Tour is 1/2 way through it’s second week. See slack for dets.

Prayers: Pinto’s father-in-law is going to a rehab facility. Prayers for Pinto and his family as they navigate this adjustment. Additional prayers for a family Pinto knows that recently lost a teen-aged child to suicide. YHC took us out.

Moleskin: “Be more kind to those around you. You have no idea what they are going through.” The quote goes something like that. The sentiment being that many are out there fighting silent battles we are unaware of. Let’s at least make an effort to not tear each other down. Make an effort to at least live up to the part of the Hippocratic oath which calls for doing no harm. And perhaps, we could even attempt to lift up some of those we cross paths with today. Go out there and do something for someone else. Thank you for allowing me to lead & I’ll SYITG!

Seven showed up on a warm morning for a mix of running and bootcamp. We set off to check the cul-de-sacs, stopping in each one for 15 Merkins and 30 two-count LBCs. It was warmer than usual, but still not quite summer. All told, we covered 3.5 miles. Good work by everyone, and welcome to Spine on his first appearance. We hope he turns it into a tradition.

Lighthouse and six others went dancing through West Broad Village to find the ten lovely brick intersections and get some exercise. After a brief run, we met at the children’s playground where some creepy old guy was waiting for us. After realizing it was Pigskin, we did some warmups. Then we ventured East until we hit the end of the road and then turned right until we got to the Gazebo. Along the way, we hit these beautiful brick intersections and at each one did an exercise: either 20 merkins, 20 heals to heaven, 20 WW2 or 10 burpees. When we got to the Gazebo, we had already hit seven of these stops. At the Gazebo, we added 20 dips to 20 heals and 20 jump squats. Then we headed back towards John Rolfe and hit two more brick intersections for more exercises including another set of burpees.

Needing some distance, we ran to John Rolfe and then down the path to the dog park. At the end we did more WW2s until the 6 arrived and then did 20 in cadence. We then moseyed home, brocode style and did one turn at the bus loop to hit 3 miles. We ended with 20 heals to heaven.

The nice weather was a treat, as was the company. Thanks for letting me lead.

Perfect morning for being in the Not-So-Gloom! YHL decided it was a great day to have some date night four corners coaching.

Here is what the Chik-Fil-A employees witnessed as they started their work day.

Mosey from flag to Wells Fargo for some warm ups, SSH, Ukrainian Solders, Don Qs, Merkins & LBC. We moved around the building for a giant Four Corners, Prostitute style because it is date night practice, some do what they gotta do…Started with Dinner at Tazza: 10 Merkins, Mossied up to get Milkshakes at Chick-Fil-A and did 20 WW2s, then next corner to grab some wine at Total Wine: 30 American hammers, last corner was for the romantic card: 40 SSHs. Whitesnake suggested stopping at Pourhouse to pick up a girl but the Q decided a threesome was not the kind of date night to promote. The theme of course brought lots of mumble chatter. we headed back to the flag and covered 3.28 miles and ended with one final round of the 4 exercises. Great morning to be out and watch the sun rise as we worked. Bogey was late and ran somewhere and didnt make it back in time.

Thanks for allowing me to lead.

8 got after it this week at WTH. With a bootcamp heavy workout, we only made 2.58 miles in laps around the lake at W. Broad Village, not our usual 3 miles, but we got in plenty of movement nonetheless. As we ran, we stopped twice per lap of the lake to do 10 Burpees, 10 Merkins, 10 Jump Squats and 10 WWIIs. Then 9, then 8, 7, and so on down to 1. Lots of good mumble chatter along the way. Lastly, we headed BTTF for a 60-second leg hold. Aaaaaaand time!

Names. Numbers.

Announcements: Blue Grass festival coming up, I think on 5/2. Whitesnake could use some help. Or just come out to enjoy some tunes.

Pigskin and Roger Roger both had knees acting up on them today. I hope these aches and pains subside gents.

Prayer Requests: Nothing today.

YHC took us out.

Moleskin: A Japanese proverb states, “Fall 7 times, stand up 8.” Others have said it differently:

“Failure is not falling down, but refusing to get up.” — Chinese proverb

“It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.”
— Albert Einstein

“Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.”
— Winston Churchill

The Burpee is an excellent symbol for not giving up in the face of initial failure, for falling down and then getting back up again. Today, we did that a lot, 55 times actually, and we did it together. I’m grateful for the encouragement and friendship that I’ve found in F3, pushing me to continue to move forward despite what life throws my way. Keep pushing gents!