Category: Alcatraz

The dog ate my homework.

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WARMUP: mosey 1/2 mile to golf course parking lot. 15 ssh, 15 mtn. Climbers, 15 lbc.
THE THANG: 10 burpees, 20 alternating jump squats, 30 cdd, 40 squat jumps, 50 merkins run lap in between exercises 50 squats, 40 flutter kicks, 30 lunges, 20 of something, 10 burpees hand off to shady run 1/2 mile back to start point. 7s on the narlyist hill in tega cay jump squats and partner plank merkins. Mosey to playground 10 merkins 20 pulls, 30 step ups. Run and repeat. Finish with Mary.
MARY:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: newsletter says it all. If you don’t get it get yourself on the list to start.
COT: prayers for Ms, 2.0s and unspoken.

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Strength & Sprints: Embracing the Rain

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After the thorough disclaimer which YHC is famous for we circled up and started with Warm-O-Rama:
Side Straddle Hop
Produce Pickers
Hillbilly Walkers
Windmills
Moroccan Nightclubs
Imperial Walkers

Lined up at one end of the parking lot for some,
Lunge Walk
Toy Soldiers
Butt Kickers
High Knees
Bear Crawl

Two rounds of 11s with,
CDD & Squats
Shoulder Taps & Monkey Humpers

Partner Dora’s:
50 LBCs
50 Freddie Mercurys
50 Flutter Kicks
50 Heels to the sky
50 Lunges
100 Squats
100 Calf Raises

Mary’s, storytime with PAX choice that included,
LBC
Gas Pumper
Freddie Mercury
Box Cutter
Xs
Ended with Hello Dollys

Announcement
Prayers
Praises

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F3 AMRAP 4 AUTISM – ROUND THREE!

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F3 AMRAP 4 AUTISM – 3rd EDITION

B.L.U.F.

Saturday April 20th there will be a #BEATDOWN of epic proportions (AMRAP style) at Alcatraz.  This #SNOTWOGGLER is being delivered to support families with autism (like mine) get the resources they need.  The average cost for ABA therapy is $60,000 per year and can be much higher depending on the severity and need.  Autism Strong Foundation is a local non-profit that is “Founded on faith and led by inclusion, our mission is to provide the strongest support, community, and hope for those touched by autism. All funds raised by Autism Strong are mindfully donated to our community in the way that will make the greatest impact; connecting families and children to the resources they desperately need.” Give HERE if you feel so lead.  Also shirts are live on Mudgear HERE (First order ends March 27 for delivery by event day – second order will launch soon after this one closes)

THE WHY:

This fundraiser supports the Autism Strong Foundation, aiding families grappling with the financial strain of raising autistic children.  You may have heard me advocate for this fundraiser in years past, as this is the 3rd year my M and I have done this fundraiser.  However, this year feels different.  It feels different for two reasons.  First, the diagnosis rate has increased to 1 in 36 children diagnosed in the U.S. with ASD.  This is up from 1 in 54 just 10 years ago!  Secondly, this year feels more personal.  You see, last year we lost our insurance coverage for Noah’s ABA therapy.  After fighting with insurance for months to no avail we were left feeling discouraged and unsure of how we would continue to provide Noah with the therapy that he needed and that has been SO SIGNIFICANT.  Then, the Autism Strong Foundation stepped in, and I am very happy to say that Noah is a recipient of the Landon’s Hope Scholarship for 2023 which will cover the FULL YEAR of ABA therapy cost in 2024 for our family!  So, yea…this year feels a bit different.

Did you know that ABA therapy, a crucial intervention for autism, costs families on average $60,000 per year per the CDC?  The long-term commitment and limited availability exacerbate this burden. Families face additional expenses for education, medical care, and support services, leaving some faced with the unthinkable decision of paying the light bill or paying for their child’s therapy.  No parent should have to make this decision.

Through AMRAP 4 Autism, we aim to alleviate some of these challenges. Your support, whether through donations or spreading awareness, can make a real difference in the lives of these families.

I know that you have ample opportunity to “give to charity” throughout the year.  I’m asking you to seriously consider this opportunity this year.  My personal goal is to raise $25,000 during the month of April (Autism Awareness Month).

 THE WHAT

  • F3 AMRAP 4 AUTISM is taking over Alcatraz on Saturday April 20.
  • 0630 launch with brief warmup and explanation of the day’s event
  • 0640 Event Start. AMRAP below workout for 45 minutes with coupon.  Partners recommended!
    • 54 Burpee Coupon Jump Overs
    • 54 Yard Murder Bunnies (down and back)
    • 54 Curls For The Girls
    • 54 Squat Thrusters
    • Run 1 lap around field – each partner
  • 0725 Clock Stops
  • 0730 COT & Winners Announced
  • 0745 Coffeteria

 Other Details

  • Workout is open to ALL MEN – regardless of if you donate. #CorePrinciple and all…
  • We will be gathering as many coupons as we can. If you have a sandbag, kettlebell or cinderblock please bring it. Recommend no more than 50 lbs.
  • AMRAP 4 AUTISM is an annual event started by Autism Strong Foundation in 2013. This year’s event will be in August and held in Charlotte.  YHC will share registration details as they come available.

 How you can help

  • You can donate with your credit card by visiting the website linked below:
  • WEBSITE(https://secure.givelively.org/donate/autism-strong-foundation/f3-x-amrap-4-autism-2024)
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Leg Day with the cones

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Leg Day:
9 cones roughly 10 yds apart. Exercises in cadence and then mode of transport to next cone. Starting at 5 or 10 reps single count cadence and increasing by 5 or 10 respectively. Max count at 5th cone and then decrease by same number.

Squats 5, lunges walk
SSH 10, power skips
Bomb jacks 5, broad jumps
Calf raises 10, duck walk
Monkey humpers 5, toy soldiers
Bobby hurleys 5, high knees

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First Saturday Workout

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WARMUP: Tabata with 4 rounds of 5 exercises. 30 seconds on, 15 off. Side straddle hops, windmills, imperial walkers, Moroccan night clubs, and low slow squats
THE THANG: Dora w partner- 100 merkins, diamond merkins, and wide merkins. Then 200 Squats, mountain climbers, and calf raises. Got in 2 miles while partners split exercises.
MARY: Flutters, big boys, LBCs, hello Dolly, box cutter, American hammer
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Dam to Dam 100k
COT: prayers for families and marriages

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It Was Mostly Moderate

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WARMUP:
Slow MIle Run to Molokai Drive and back. Circle up in the fire dept parking lot for COP

THE THANG:
COP: SSH x 20, windmill x 10, merkin x 10, jump squat x 20, Carolina dry dock x 10, cherry picker x 15, Morrocan night club x 40. Al Gore hold x 60s, Rosalita x 15, Freddie Merc x 20
Walk to the tall pull up bar: Burpee pull up x 5. Everyone gets a turn. While the Pax waited, we did Al Gore, plank hold, and LBC’s
Mosey to the ledge behind the baseball diamond for 11’s. Derkins and dips
Mosey to the playground and break into 3 groups. 2 rounds of pullups (10), ab exercises, and step ups
Mosey to the bottom of Tara Tea for mini quadzilla. Nur up the hill, 5 squats at the top, run down, 5 squats at the bottom, Repeat 2 more times.
Mosey to the soggy field for Airbornes Killer Abductor routine (crowd pleaser)
MARY:
Ran out of time for Mary today
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Dam to Damn bar 10K today!
COT:
Prayer for Change Order’s M’s work travel and for Uber’s co-workers affected by a layoff
NMM:
The warm temps brought out the Pax today and the mumble chatter was in abundance. We covered a good bit of the AO , including the field which was a bit soggy. The whining about getting wet in the field was also in abundance – c’mon men! Back in the day, no one would have thought twice about laying down in a wet field…….It was a pleasure to lead the group today and always the best way to start off your Saturday mornings. Thanks for the Q spot, @Uber!

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But it’s a dry cold

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WARMUP: temps in the teens. Anything to warm me up would have been nice.
THE THANG:mosey to TCES & back
MARY:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: newsletter
COT:inner monologue

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Deep Thoughts at Alcatraz

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Four tackled deep thoughts and deep squats at Alcatraz this morning. Here’s what we did.

– 15 SSHs (IC)
– 15 Imperial Walkers (IC)
– 15 Low Slow Squats (IC)
– 15 Seal Jacks (IC)

Mosey to pull up bars
– 25 Pull-ups – Run to Crosswalk – 25 Dips – Run Back x4
– Repeat with Merkins/Squats
– Repeat with Calf Raises/American Hammers
Total Mileage: 2.7

NMM
Today was more about the mumblechatter than the work, and that chatter was EPIC!

YHC posed the following: what is the largest animal could you beat in a fight and win 75% of the time? Surprisingly difficult premise.
Uber and Change Order: wallaby. Good choice. They’re like small kangaroos without the kick power. I think a few solid punches to the face and some kicks to the ribs would do it.
Smuggler: alpaca. Like a shorter llama, but more docile.
IJ: 85 pound penguin. Not fast and slow reflexes. I think a kick to the back and a few body blows would end it pretty quickly.

Change Order asked our spirit animals and why.
Uber: Arctic Fox – small, but aggressive. Cold weather climate. Fuzzy, not furry.
Change Order: Dolphin – loves the water, very social and likeable.
Smuggler: Panda – friendly, cuddly, but could separate your head from your torso if he needed to.
IJ: Golden Retriever – loyal, friendly, and very protective of my family. Takes a lot to bear my teeth but once I reach that point, I will bite.

Finally, courtesy of Smuggler’s higher ed patrons at a recent theatre show uptown: would you rather have a dragon or be one? We all chose have one. But what size? Dog sized, cow sized, or Game of Thrones sized? We all chose huge, like “The Neverending Story.”

Who is responsible if your pet dragon burns down the neighbors house? How would they prove it was your dragon? There’s no registration. There’s no legal precedent, so maybe it would be best if you moved to the country with your dragon where you could let him roam in peace.

And that friends is why you post at Alcatraz on a cold, windy Saturday morning. Proving once again that though we grow bigger, we never grow up. Enjoy your day, men.

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Big Balls in the Rain

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WARMUP:
– SSH / WM / IP then mosey to hill
THE THANG:
– Hill sprints (3x)
– Dora: 100x Merkins / 200x MH / 300x CR
– Hill sprints (3)
– Tabata: (45sec + 15 sec) *4) *3
MARY:
– rounds around the ball field and pull-ups twice
– big ball squats
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
– read newsletter
COT:
– was held, thanks to the PAX for pushing thru these conditions with a smile! 🙂

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