WARMUP: put on your ruck and get to steppin
THE THANG: we walked. We talked. We stopped for some OPRAHS along the way:
OP: 10 overhead presses
R: rows. Upright or bent-over
AH: Am Hams or American Hammers
S: Swings
COT: prayers both spoken and unspoken
WARMUP: Forgot this part. It was a ruck though… Warm ups are for the weak…
THE THANG:
So Tinsel needed some approved COVID tests for his return from Mexico and I had a few left over so I told him Thursday night I would bring them to Chupacabra in the morning… His response was basically “Great! Can you Q too?” So this is what you get when that happens
Total miles: 2.11 on my watch
Basically went to TCES and back with some “discomfort stops” (not really bad enough to be actual pain…)
Halfway: 20 High-Pulls, 20 Overhead Press
Turn: 20 Squat, 20 Bent Over Rows
Halfway: 20 Squat, 20 High-Pulls
COT: 20 Overhead Press, 20 Curl
WARMUP: Moroccan night clubs, overhead claps, low slow squats, merkins
THE THANG: two 2 men teams, partner 1 carried the 30# and 50# kettlebells alternating weights to the other side of the hut while partner 2 did squats; switch partners and switch exercise to lunges, keep switching until done with ruck swing, high pulls, flutters. We got soaked even under the hut.
Rain stopped and went for a 1/2 mile ish ruck.
Back at the hut we ditched the KB’s and found two 5 gallon buckets full of water, one per team. Go back and forth in a zigzag going around each post, back to partner and hand the bucket until reaching the last post.
Back to kettlebells, partner one carries KB other partner carries bucket, around the driveway in front of the church. Switch half way around the circle, alternate with other team between 30# and 50# KB, we did 8 laps.
Back at the hut, pax 1 will carry both buckets to the other side and back, longways, while 3 pax did different exercises. Four rounds of this.
Went for another 1/2 mile ish ruck, back at the hut for some Mary.
MARY: flutters, chest presses, American hammers, more vest presses and finished in with triceps extensions.
COT: prayers for families, kids and teachers.
Tinsel out.
WARMUP: we put on our rucks, started our Garmins and took off into the gloom.
THE THANG: we walked around for 45 mins and had great conversation
ANNOUNCEMENTS: trash cleanup; Royale’s farewell party Saturday
COT: prayers for teachers in the home stretch
THE THANG:
Manion WOD
29 squats with ruck (with sandbags when available)
1/4 mile ruck (shared sandbags) some PAX run it
7 rounds
With about 10 minutes left on the clock @PunchList led us on some much needed broga.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-convergence/invergence tomorrow at WEP
-AMRAP for Autism event tomorrow at Mathew’s Sport Complex
COT:
@What did led us on prayer, thank you for your visit brother!
WARMUP: mumblechatter
THE THANG:
Manion WOD
29 squats with ruck (with sandbags when available)
1/4 mile ruck (shared sandbags)
7 rounds
We did an extra rounds as time allowed for extra credit
MARY: mumblechatter
ANNOUNCEMENTS: sign up for blood donations🩸
COT: prayers for families, kids and teachers during the last stretch of the school year
We did a modified Manion type of workout:
15 squats with ruck and sandbag on
15 ruck curls
run one lap (1/4 mile)
partner up and toss sandbag for 100 yards
15 ruck curls
ruck one lap
partner up and toss sandbag for 100 yards
15 ruck curls
run one lap
partner up and toss sandbag for 100 yards
15 ruck curls
ruck one lap
partner up and toss sandbag for 100 yards
15 ruck curls
one of the sandbags couldn’t take it any longer and started smoking after the first 100 yards, filler bag was destroyed!
Crab cakes was voluntold upon arrival to lead us on a great 10 minute broga session and as the HIM he is he accepted with a big smile!!
It was a great combination of ruck, run, broga plus all the mumblechatter.
Cicada and Badlands are morphing into ruckers.
Great to see Dinghy back in the gloom, we also had a visit from Snooze who drove 45 minutes to join us that morning.
Tinsel OUT
****March 5th 2022- 7:45am – 8:00am****
Men,
We have officially signed up for the Adopt-A-Highway Litter pick-up program. Our adopted Highway is US21 from Peachstand south to Sutton Rd. (2 miles). We will have a sign installed to promote this section of the highway. We are encouraged to complete 4 pick-ups a year (once a quarter). All supplies will be provided. All we need to do is show up. The SC DOT will come out and pick up our bags along the route after completion.
**Our NEXT Clean-up date is tentatively scheduled for March 5th. (start time ) 7:45 am – 8:00am**. There is no time expectation for participation. Stay as long as needed or head out early. Modify as needed. Plan for 2 hours if you complete the 1-mile loop. We split up into two groups last time and met at the halfway point.
We will begin at the Peachstand (rear of the building) and coordinate. I have 30 vests and all supplies.
Fogerty will be the main contact for this event over the next two years.
Here are some of the logistics:
• Make sure your group knows that in case of bad weather the cleanup will be postponed. Litter collection should never be done in the dark or in bad weather.
• Notify local news media who may have an interest in publicizing your group’s activities. • Remind your group of the appropriate clothing. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts and sturdy shoes help avoid scratches and irritation from poisonous plants. Light or brightly colored clothing will make them easily visible to passing traffic.
• Be sure you have all the materials and supplies you’ll need beforehand, including first aid kits.
• Check with members of your group to be aware of any allergies that might be important (such as bee-stings, etc).
• Work out a plan for what you will do in the event of an emergency. Find out what the quickest route to the hospital is.
• Park vehicles at both ends of the adopted section.
• Volunteers must be at least 13 years old to participate in Adopt-A-Highway cleanups. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult on all Adopt-A-Highway cleanups.
The state does provide adopt-a-highway orange and blue bags. Orange bags are for trash and blue bags are for recyclables if you want to recycle. Your group is also provided with orange safety vests. We do require four pickups every year, usually once every quarter. All that is needed to be done after trash is picked up is to call or email me and I will send one of our crews to pick up the bags.
It is volunteers like you who are going to make a difference by speaking up and doing what they can to help their community. Please let me know If you have any questions, I will be glad to assist you.
Thank you,
Sherry J. Johnson
Administrative Specialist/
Adopt-A-Highway Coordinator
SC Department of Transportation
803-327-6186 O I 803-327-6184 F
JohnsonSJ@scdot.orgDistrict Four Maintenance
338 Robertson Road West
Rock Hill, SC 29730
The weight-loss challenge for 2022 has been established to create some focus on the Queen. The goal is fellowship, accountability, support, discipline, and a little motivation. Pax will depart on a 90-day journey beginning January 3rd, 2022, and ending on approximately April 2nd or 3rd.
There will be a buy-in and payouts to the top 3 places – determined by “percentage of weight loss”. Uhaul has agreed to be the holder of the buy-in with a tracking spreadsheet created for each pax to help monitor their progress. Good Luck Pax!
T-Claps to Uhaul for assisting with this endeavor!
The Forts annual holiday party will have a different feel this year.
With COVID still lingering we have decided to have a gathering but it will be a bit different.
We are encouraging The PAX to go to dinner with your M and either your Shieldlock, Whetstone, or small group of fellow PAX and their Ms. After dinner we will all gather for an hour or so of a social hour(s).
This will give our Ms the opportunity to meet the crazy fellas we spend the early mornings with but more importantly their M.
We are all fortunate to have this crazy group it is also just as important to try and let our Ms meet some other ladies in the community and possibly let them start great friendships as well.
Make it a day of F3. Start with the golf outing, go to dinner and then grab a couple beers, a bottle of J Lohr wine, a cocktail and let’s kick off the holiday season.
If COVID worries you or your M we will have an outdoor area to hang out at as well as indoor areas.
Where- Springfield Community Center- by the tennis courts/pool
420 Horton Grove, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Time- 7pm-9pmish
When- Dec 3rd, 2021
Contact- Backdraft with any concerns…