11 Pax met at Runde Park to get their Saturday started right. Leading the group today was one of the Fort’s youngest Q’s (Offspring) and one of the oldest (YHC). Here is what we did:
The Thang:
Offspring on Q:
Take a lap around the park and circle up in the field by the front ot for COP:
All in Cadence:
SSHx30, IWx10, Morrocan nightclub x 20, merkin x 10/hold/shoulder tap x 10, Freddie Merc x 10, flutter x 10.
Take a short mosey to the front lot and rinse and repeat COP with more reps and LBC’s thrown in: SSH x 50, Morrocan nightclub x 30, merkin x 20, shoulder tap x 20, Freddie Merc x 20, flutter x 20. Complete 20 LBC’s in between each of the above exercises.
Mosey back to the field for Jack Webb. The Pax completed 7:28 today. The new Q was mindful of time and handed the Q off precisely at 7am.
Hand off to Senator Tressel
Pull up the shovel flag, head up Windward Lane, and replant it on the lake shore at Pitcairn Park.
Mosey to the lower lot at the base of the staircase and pair up.
Wheelbarrow up the first staircase, across the upper parking lot, and up the second staircase to the pavilion. Flapjack, rinse and repeat.
At the Pavillion, split into two groups. Group 1 does 20 step ups while group 2 does people’s chair. Flapjack.
Mosey back to the lower lot and down to the lake shore. Remove your shoes and (if you like) your shirt. Line up in the shallow water. Start running in place and drop to the lake when the Q says down. Rinse and repeat 4 or 5 times.
Swim out to the floating dock, find a spot on the edge and hang onto it: 20 pull-ups in cadence.
Keep holding onto the edge of the dock and then, on the Q’s command, pull yourself up and on the top of the dock. Jump back into the lake. Rinse and repeat 3 times and swim back to shore.
Take a minute to snap a few pictures, then pick up the flag and head back to Runde for COT.
Naked Man Moleskin:
Offspring and I were last-minute Q subs this Saturday. Offspring is just 19. I remember when Funhouse brought him to his first F3 workout a few years ago, and we gave him that classic name. How cool it was to have him as my co-Q today, and nice to see Funhouse and brother Brick there to support him. Great job today, Offspring!
The decision to go to the lake was made late last night, and my half of the workout was thrown together at about 5:45 this morning. It’s not how I like to do it, but it’s been about a year since we’ve been to the lake, and I couldn’t resist making the trek to Pitcairn. Workouts at the lake are not always the best, but they sure are fun. Plus, being able to pull yourself out of water and onto a boat or dock is a life skill you’ll be happy to have when the need arises. Technique is just as important as strength.
Some Alcatraz regulars from long ago joined us today. Aquaman was in town this week and it was fitting that he was in attendance on lake day. Minuteman, absent for several months, also posted today. Awesome to see you guys and we miss you! I was also very happy to see Stallion again and hope he continues to post regularly.
As F3 The Fort closes in on our 6th year anniversary, the friendships and the fellowship among our local Fort Pax remain as strong as ever. This past Thursday, a large group met at a local brewpub to support Cable Guy who recently lost his brother. I was the last guy to get there and when I arrived, the Pax gave me a rousing welcome. I felt like Norm at Cheers. Cable Guy and YHC were the last ones there and we had a good talk. This morning after the workout, Decibel (who was not at Alcatraz) called and asked where the coffeteria was at. He, along with Minuteman, Aquaman, and myself, drove out of our way to meet the WEP boys (Twister and Geronimo) at Panera for a solid 2nd F. There are a lot of other examples of how our Pax have supported each other lately, and it’s awesome to have that network of guys who care for one another. More than a workout indeed!
Announcements/Prayers and Praises
1st F and 3rd F convergence this Friday, August 3 at Harris Teeter near Baxter. 3rd F discussion on IMPACT.
Children’s Attention Home meets every other Friday at 7pm in Rock Hill. G-Fit meets at 7pm every Friday in the Fort Mill Paradise neighborhood. If you have not attended these F3 outreach AO’s, come on out and check them out.
Prayers/praises for the Change Order’s co-worker’s son recovering from Leukemia and returning home. Prayers for F3 brother Elmer who is battling Leukemia. Prayers for Cable Guy and his family after the death of his brother. Praise for Minute Man whose mom is relocating to Fort Mill.