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Mayday (05/01)

QIC: WuzntMe

Date: 05/01/2019

PAX: 9Volt, Deep Dish, Fastlane, Sidewinder

AO: The Battery

Conditions

Dark, muggy, warm enough

COP

Quick mosey (9Volt expressed surprise it wasn’t an Indian Run, so an audible was called to accommodate his request) from the flags down the greenway, hanging a left at the dog park. Picked up Threeskin’s Cookie Jar (bucket with ~30 lbs of gravel) on the return, and took it for a run, passing it to end of pax and continuing the Indian Run up Hell Hill. DeepDish sprinted up the hill with it. 

Dropped off Cookie Jar, circled up at pool parking lot. 

SSH IC x25

Burpees OYOx5

SSH ICx 21

Willie Mays Hayes ICx21

Randy:

LBAC ICx21

Reverse LBAC ICx21

Moroccan night clubs ICx21

Recover

Don Quixotes ICx21

Tonya Hardings x5, each leg (stand on one leg, pull knee towards ribs and hold). 

Wall sit and pass the Cookie Jar two full turns. 

The Thang

Blackjack with complete merkins on one end, threeways on the other. 
Complete merkin is a regular pushup, up into a Carolina Dry Dock. Threeway is a BB sit up, into a reverse crunch, finishing with a hello Dolly. Rinse, repeat. 

Started with 1/20, running across parking lot between exercises. Pax waiting for six at ab station held Cobra pose instead of plank. 

Due to time, audible was called at 10/11 to convert to regular merkins and big boy situps. We got to 17/4 before two minute warning. 

Wall sit while passing Cookie Jar for two minutes. 

Time. 

COT

CIRCLE OF TRUST: 

A buddy of mine reached out to me recently and told me about how depressed and lonely he is. We talked for a while (and have breakfast plans), but he’s not at all the kind of guy you would expect this out of. Male loneliness is real, even if we’re surrounded by people, and you never know who is struggling. Take a few moments to affirm someone else today, even if it’s just a hand on a shoulder. You never know whose life you may save. 

And yes, the EH is in process. 

BALL OF MAN: prayers for Fastlane’s GiL, and his daughter who is finishing high school. Yikes. Fastlane led us out. 

Moleskin

Sidewinder bestowed title of Honorary Old Guy to YHC, which at the Battery is a righteous honor. I’m not above calling for respect at other AOs.

Situps on asphalt suck. Not a single 10 count was requested, though we were all pretty well smoked. Situps on asphalt suck. I know I wrote it twice. 

News

Mrs Baker is on Saturday, and his VQ was brutal. As summer starts, it’ll be harder and harder to commit to Saturday mornings, but we need to keep at it. 

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    Herbie Climbed A Mountain

    QIC: Prosciutto and WuzntMe

    Date: 04/18/2019

    PAX: Laces Out (Respect), Iron Butt (Respect2x), Roadhouse (Respect2x), Back Pew, Sunburn (Respect), Sunshine, Ringwald, PinkEye, Dirk, Goose, Candu, Whittler, Red Tees, SheShed, Landslide, Skitch, Free Candy, FNG-Cardigan, Prosciutto, WuzntMe

    AO: Hill City

    Conditions

    60 degrees with blood moon looming above

    Disclaimer

    Mentioned in detail, especially given that we had an FNG!

    COP

    Prosciutto’s Pain Circle

    Quick mosey around blue (purple?) rhino and over to the seldom used hill by Poblano’s. Karaokes, High Knees, Butt Kickers and Bernie’s until we arrived at the end point.

    BURPEES X 10 OYO

    Side Straddle Hop x 15 IC
    Jump Lunge x 10 IC
    The Bulgarian Candu (One-legged) Squats x 5 IC R/L

    Together-Bernie-Walk Hill locking arms

    Peter Parker in low plank x 5 IC
    Alternating Shoulder Taps x 10 IC
    Parker Peter in low plank x 5 IC
    Alternating Shoulder Taps x 10 IC
    Plank Jacks x 10 IC
    Mtn Climbers x 10 IC

    Together-Bernie-Walk Hill locking arms

    BURPEES x 10 OYO

    *Hand over to WuzntMe*

    The Thang

    Herbies/Climbing the Mountain
    Started at the Blue Rhino (Basecamp) with 5x control freak merkins.

    Sprint to first lamppost, 5x flutter kicks.

    Mosey back to Rhino, 5x merkins, sprint back to 1st lamppost for flutter kicks, then 2nd for 5x dips IC, then mosey back to Rhino. Rinse/repeat until all 8 stations are climbed and included. Cadence handed off to members of the PAX upon each revisit.

    Basecamp: Control freak merkins 5x (WuzntMe)

    1st post: flutter kicks 5x (Goose)

    2nd: dips 5x (Skitch)

    3rd: Imperial Walkers 5x (Sunshine)

    4th: Plank Jacks 5x (Sunburn)

    5th: Parker Peters 5x (Candu)

    6th: Slow count squats 5x (Whittler)

    7th: Up the Hill Captain Thors 5x (SheShed)

    8th: Mountain Climbers 5x (WuzntMe)

    Jailbreak down the hill back the Rhino, finish with LBCs (Prosciutto)

    Time.

     

    COT

    CIRCLE OF TRUST: F3 has been a very consistent and positive part of my life since I started posting back in December. I’m a better husband, father, and man of God. I’ve made some strong friendships, and I’ve also gotten in the best shape of my life. We talk a lot about bringing FNGs and including new people, but have we named and thanked the man who invited us and put us in the EH in the first place? PAX went around the circle and said who brought them, so as to better know each man’s story. Props for Whittler and Back Pew who found F3 on their own. 


    BALL OF MAN: Laces Out led us out. Thanks were said for the day, and the week that is, and any and all travel we may take for the holiday weekend.

    Moleskin

    Let’s go ahead and get it out of the way; Yes…. the FNG merlot splashed (only at the very end though!).

    FNG’s last name is Rogers. His FNG story went in this order:
    1) Name given
    2) Grew up in Alabama; Sand Mountain
    3) actually went to U of Alabama and graduated. Color me surprised
    4) Electrical engineer doing electrical things for work which include electricity
    5) Is Saved; (note – no snakes mentioned in the story)
    6) Might(?) be related to Mr. Rogers, the famous TV show host
    **Immediately after the story, fellow Roll Tide alum (Ringwald) noted the order sequence in which we were given the specifics of his story; suggested this underscores the importance to an Alabama native. To which, Laces Out replies, “Sometimes ya gotta hit rock bottom before you get saved.” nailed it

    – Anything Bulgarian = Candu’s sweet-spot corner pocket

    – Landslide and Skitch are really fast. REALLY fast.

    – While it was completely warranted – not a single 10 count happened

    News

    Bikini Challenge is still going strong. Several guys are still in the hunt. Looks like it’ll be a 2 or 3 horse race to the finish. Aye! Keep it up guys!

     

    – Easter this weekend
    – Kickball on Saturday morning. HC now if you haven’t so that Ringwald can get the numbers figured out. Apparently it’s important.
    – Burpees at the Battery for DeepDish’s Q on Saturday if kickball isn’t your thing.

     

     

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      Sky’s Out Thighs Out 2.0

      QIC: Ringwald

      Date: 04/09/2019

      PAX: Dirk, Flemish, Gamecock, Laces Out, FNG-Landslide, Red Tees, Skitch, Sunshine, WuzntMe

      AO: Hill City

      Conditions

      A mushy, musty 63 degrees

      COP

      Brisk mosey to under the bridge

      SSX x20 IC

      Randy Style:
      LBAC x20 
      LBAC x 20 reverse
      Moroccan Night Clubs x20
      Don Quixote x20

      SSH x 20
      Slow Count Merkin x 10
      SSH x20

      The Thang

      Perform groups of exercises while crossing the walking bridge

      1st stop – 50 squats
      2nd stop – 25 calf raises
      3rd stop – 50 LBCs 50 Reverse LBCs
      4th stop – 20 Intense Imperial Walkers
      5th stop – 50 Hillbillies

      Go to stairs at end of bridge

      Switch between lunges and backwards lunges on each section until you reach the bottom of the stairs
      Perform 5 incline merkins at each set of steps

      Perform groups of exercises while crossing the bridge

      1st stop – 25 squats
      2nd stop – 25 calf raises
      3rd stop – 25 LBCs 25 Reverse LBCs
      4th stop – 10 Intense Imperial Walkers
      5th stop – 15 jump squats

      Time

      COT

      Plutarch: An Alexander wept for there were no more worlds left to conquer.
      By his late 20s, Alexander had conquered the entire known and civilized world. This quote proves that men need to things that are difficult, and absent those difficulties, we lose purpose. 

      It’s easy to get stuck in a rut, where you have no worlds to conquer. It’s easy to settle for less, and do less with more. But this is how men get lost, angry, bitter, and resentful. When we stretch ourselves, we should feel uncomfortable. We should feel nervous. If you’re not a little scared, you’re not pushing yourself hard enough. If there isn’t legitimate fear of failure, you’re not trying hard enough.

      And if you fail? Good. Good. More opportunity to train, to push yourself. Unlike Alexander, you’ve found a worthy adversary, and conquering it will feel that much better. 

      Moleskin

      Not a lot of mumblechatter this morning. People were too focused on not pulling a hammy I guess.

      News

      Game day – Landfill – 4/20

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        11 is One Louder – 4/3/2019

        QIC: WuzntMe
        Date: 04/03/2019
        PAX: Sidewinder (Respect), Mrs Baker (Respect), 9 Volt (Respect), Fastlane, Peanuts
        AO: The Battery

        Conditions

        Dry, Cold, Clear, Dark

        COP

        Mosey from flags down to Hot Gates, then back down the greenway to the split. Circle up.

        20 SSH IC

        20 Don Quixotes IC

        20 SSH IC

        10 Nancy Kerrigans, each leg, IC

        20 SSH 

        20 Willie Mays Hays

        The Thang

        9 Volt was asked Up or Down; he chose up, so we ascended going forward, and descended coming back
        Route 66 – 
        1 burpee, run to next light post, two burpees, etc up to 11 posts for a total of 66 exercises

        At 11th light, 11 lunges, then 10, etc. back to starting position.

        Up with Imperial Walkers,

        Down with plankjacks

        Up with Merkins

        Dealer’s choice Mary for a fullbodied finish.

        Leg raises

        Hello Dollys

        LBCs

        Freddie Mercurys

        time.

        COT

        Dave Mustaine from Megadeth has always considered his career a failure because he was kicked out of Metallica, despite the amazing things he accomplished on his own. Comparing yourself to anyone else only robs you of joy, and destroys your confidence. Instead, compare yourself to who you were, and who you want to be. You’ll never get to be another man -so be the best man that you can be. Allow yourself to grow. Appreciate who you are, and where you’re going.
        BALL OF MAN: Prayers for Fastlane’s GiL, Rhythm’s son, and Dutch’s knee. 

        Moleskin

        Mumble chatter was light. PAX were working overtime to complete the routine before the workout ended. Excellent effort all the way around. Rug Doctor was certainly missed- it was his first time missing a post at The Battery. Inaugural Wednesday morning post.

        News

        Mrs Baker’s VQ on Saturday. Promised to be epic.

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          Battle of the Five Points

          QIC: WuzntMe
          Date: 03/23/2019
          PAX: Deep Dish, Sidewinder (Respect), Sidekick, Peanuts, FNG-Frasier, 9-Volt (Respect), Schnitzel (Respect),Mongo (Respect), Bubbles (Respect), Mustang, Snooze Button, Rug Doctor (Respect), Fastlane, Mrs. Baker (Respect), Threeskin 
          AO: The Battery

          Conditions

          Chilly, clear, and dry from beginning to end. Battery PAX were thoroughly confused at this new bizarro reality.

          The Disclaimer

          Not a professional, don’t know your limitations, push yourself but don’t hurt yourself, if you get hurt we’ll get you to attention.

          COP

          Mosey (later informed this was more of a sprint) from flags down to baseball fields, and back to the Pavilion lots.

          SSH x20 IC

          LBAC x 20 IC

          SSH x 20 IC

          Don Quixotes x 20 IC

          SSH x 20 IC

          Imperial Walkers x 20 IC

          SSH x 20 IC

          Mosey back to flags, collect a CMU, and mosey to top of Hell Hill. Drop off in the middle of lot and plank for 6.

          The Thang

          Four Points were marked with chalk in the corners of Hell Hill lot, with Fifth Point in the middle. Pax counted off by fours, and each group went to their designated Point.

          Battle of the Five Points – Round 1

          Point 1: Indian Run down Hell Hill to Big Tree (previously identified when collecting CMUs for transport)

          Point 2: Military Press with CMUs
          Point 3: Lunges
          Point 4: Dips (using CMUs as platforms)

          PAX at Points 2-4 were to do as many reps of that exercise as they could until Indian Runners returned to Point 5. Upon return, PAX were to record their group’s total reps in chalk, and converge at Point 5 for five burpees OYO.  After burpees/Point 5, groups rotated to next Point in rotation, attempting to beat previous group’s records before Indian Runners returned. Each convergence at Point 5 was met with incremental burpees. Once all groups had made full rotation of exercises, next round begins.

          Battle of the Five Points – Round 2

          Point 1: Indian Run to Big Tree 

          Point 2: Farmer Carry with CMUs to one end of parking lot and back
          Point 3: Goblet Squats with CMUs
          Point 4: Captain Thors

          Nearing completion of second rotation (getting up to 11 burpees; total of 56 at Point 5), all PAX Indian Run to flags for Mary.

          Wheel of Mary – Dealer’s choice

          • Reverse pickle pounders
          • Heels to the Sky
          • Hello Dollys
          • Dying Cockroaches
          • Pickle Pounders
          • Little Baby Crunches
          • Freddie Mercurys
          • Flutter Kicks
          • Leg raises

          COT

          YHC has been asked to preach a guest sermon on the Sacrament of Death at church, and I’ve been grappling with mortality and how no day is ever guaranteed. What do you want your last moment to be? A cross word, a feeling of anger or hatred? Take some time today to think about what you’d want your life to be defined by, and what it actually would be. Call/reach out to someone who has had an impact on your life, and let them know what they mean to you. You may not have the chance again, and you’ll never know the impact that may have on someone.

          BOM – continued prayers for family, thanks and prayers for healing.

          Moleskin

          Rug Doctor and YHC agreed that Motörhead is criminally underrated, and that Lemmy had a face only a mother/fist could love. Agreement that a metal-themed workout is likely on the horizon.
          Deep Dish’s desire for burpees was at least partially satisfied; rest of PAX grumbled that burpees were considered “rest.”
          Threeskin was set to play golf, and was relieved no one in Wheel of Mary called for more Captain Thors.

          Merlot likely spilled at one point, but no man left behind. 

          News

          Convergence in Collegedale next week (Battery challenged to represent with at least 20 HIM). Wednesday morning workouts starting in April; YHC has first Q.

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            Bears, Crabs, and Bernie Sanders

            QIC: WuzntMe (VQ)
            Date: 02/23/2019
            PAX: Rug Doctor, Sidekick, Deep Dish, Dutch Oven, Bubbles, Sidewinder, Escobar, Mrs. Baker, Amnesia, FNG-Billie Jean, Snooze Button, FNG-Swanson, Rhythm, Mustang, Fastlane, Transplant, The Count
            AO: The Battery

            Conditions:

            Mid 50s, drizzling, then raining, then pouring.

            The Disclaimer:

            I am not a professional. You’re here voluntarily. I do not know your limitations or medical history. Modify when necessary. We will get you to your car or to medical attention.

            COP

            Mosey to tennis courts, then back to the pavilion lot.
             

            SSH x 15
            Willie Mays Hays x 16
            Hamstring Hang x 20
            Eight Count Body Builder x 5
            Randy style:
            Little baby arm circles x 20
            LBAC reversed x 25
            Seal Claps x 15

            The Thang

            Mosey to Pavilion. All exercises on your own
            Pavilion Pain:
            15 box jumps
            30 calf raises
            10 merkins
            15 dips
            10 declined merkins/balls to wall
            15 dips
            10 merkins
            30 calf raises.
            15 box jumps
            Mosey to Hell Hill
            The 27 Club
            Bear Crawl up Hell Hill, stopping at pre-determined checkpoints for burpees in increments of 11, 7, 5, 3, and 1 (27 in total).
            Crab Walk down hill stopping at same checkpoints for same increments of Captain Thors.
            Bernie Sanders up hill, stopping at same checkpoints for 11, 7, 5, 3, 1 for plank jacks
            Crab walk down hill for flutter kicks at same checkpoints and intervals.
            At this point, the PAX were good and truly miserable and wishing that they were dead like the infamous 27 Club, so to avoid mutiny an audible was called to mosey to pavilion
            Pavilion: The Return
            All exercises OYO
            40 step-ups (mud on slick shoes made box jumps near-guaranteed death)
            30 calf raises
            30 count high knees
            10 merkins
            15 dips
            Leave Pavilion for Pavilion Lot.
            Herbies/Suicides
            in the rain – five stages
            Return to Pavilion so Mary can visit
            Dealer’s Choice:
            Hello dollies x 10
            Leg Raises x 15
            Captain Thors x 10
            American Hammers x 10
            Dying Cockroach x 10
            Flutter Kicks x 10

            COT:

            “We are, each of us, alone. And this is the first law of masculinity. And it is the most important law. Your value is equal to the value which you bring to the tribe. We are not equal. You are not special. Respect is earned, not given. Your brothers will not love you unconditionally for who you are, just being yourself. They will criticise you, push you to your limits, bring out the best in you, and give you their respect when earned. And this isn’t shocking at all. This is common knowledge to any man. Your childhood is over. The boy is dead. It’s time to be a man for the rest of your life.”
            ― Jack Donovan
            YHC appreciated the opportunity to lead and prove value to the PAX.


            BALL OF MAN:

            Prayers for friends and family facing sickness, praise for healing.

            Moleskin

            The Count and SideKick discussed swimsuit weather and thongs.  Bear Crawls are disliked, though Hell Hill is universally despised.  Sidewalk chalk and rain jackets are folly in a monsoon. 

            News

            Ooltewah convergence at end of March, Army physical fitness test upcoming in April.