What’s the count?

2022-08-17Leave a comment

QIC: fishstix
When: 2022-08-17
Pax: Boss Hogg, Cobra Kai, Corruption, crab_cakes, darkhelmet, Dojo, f3anchorman, F3DaVinci, fishstix, Gears, Gekko, Mainframe, Mark Nestel, Maximus, Ölaf, oldbay, Shady, Short Sale, sirtophamhat, Slash, Spitz, Trucker, Twister, Weezer, Wegmans
Posted In: Clydesdales

Big crowd at Clydesdales this morning. The planned route was followed by some and others took their own path. Twister has a new pair of shoes. Apparently, they were out of all the men’s colors.

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Citadel Cendoff

2022-08-11Leave a comment

QIC: Jekyll
When: 2022-08-11
Pax: Backdraft, Barry Manilow, Beacon, Bojangles, Bonsai, Cyclops, f3anchorman, Funhouse, Gekko, Grout, Happy Hour, Jackalope, Jekyll, Maximus, Repeat, Shady, sirtophamhat, slapshot, Spider-Man, State Farm, ThunderRoad( WL brother from South Charlotte, Trucker, White Lightning
Posted In: Minnow Pond

WARMUP: Jackalope soon to be off to Citadel got good practice leading the PAX in COP. Chip off of Bojangles block.

THE THANG:
Mostly Merkins squats and LBCs today. Got in 2.5 with some Dora and hill work.

COT: Prayers for our kids and teachers going back to school. And for 2.0 mental health. We also prayed for and blessed StateFarm and Jackalope as well their fathers (and mothers) for strong leadership and embarking not only college but at Citadel. Aye!

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The Seesaw

2022-08-09Leave a comment

QIC: Pusher
When: 2022-08-09
Pax: Barry Manilow, Beacon, Beaker, Bobber, Bojangles, Bonsai, Clickbait, Cyclops, F3_Tesla81, f3anchorman, FreeBird, Jackalope, Kermit, Pusher, Repeat, Shady, State Farm, Trucker, Twister, White Lightning
Posted In: Block Party

WARMUP:

YHC took the pax to the top of Massey where State Farm delivered the COP. YHC finished a few exercises including mandatory SSHs the moseyed to stops along the way to WEP with burpees at every stop.

THE THANG:

The Seesaw is the hills between the new improved parking lot at WEP. Partnered up for bombjacks and lunges to 8.

Hit the stage for partner ab work.

Nur back and forth up the hill.

Finished with wall sits and burpees.

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We got route options

2022-08-08Leave a comment

QIC: Shady
When: 2022-08-03
Pax: Barry Manilow, Bass-o-matic, Bonsai, Cobra Kai, f3anchorman, F3DaVinci, Gekko, Shady, Slash, Uncle Sam, Vuvuzela
Posted In: Clydesdales

WARMUP: pre-stretching OYO
THE THANG: ran 1 big loop. Route was down 160 to White street, all the way to Kanawha up to Spratt, then down Harris alllll the way (hills included) to Munn and back to COT.

Some PAX cut over before Kanawha, some PAX added in extra down by Sam Smith or old Kingsley…but all PAX came back soaked with sweat and up 1-0.
MARY: nada
ANNOUNCEMENTS: lots in your newsletter!
COT: ✅

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Hey, carry my bell will ya?

2022-08-04Leave a comment

QIC: f3anchorman
When: 2022-08-04
Pax: Boogie Down, Cakeboss, Dojo, f3anchorman, NakedAndAfraid, Short Sale, Small World - Chris Gunn, Tater, White Lightning
Posted In: Footloose

WARMUP: 10 count of things, then 15 count of same things
THE THANG: we all swapped carrying the 25 lb bell around for fun. Did BOMBS at unity church circle. 10-15-20-25, a full Jack Webb and then a run around the block for good measure. Mr Kettlebell enjoyed the tour.

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Dust in the Wind? No!

2022-08-01Leave a comment

QIC: Double D
When: 2022-08-01
Pax: Beaker, Cakeboss, Cheddah, Double D, f3anchorman, F3DaVinci, Gekko, Happy Hour, JWOW, Shatner, Spinner (Derrick Dominey), Sugar Daddy, Uhaul, Uncle Sam
Posted In: The Armory

WARMUP: SSH, Mtn climber, Peter Parker, Parker peter

THE THANG:
Triple Bs day — bells, bricks and blocks

Bells:
10 Swings (round 1)
10 Goblet squat (round 1)
10 Lawn mower pull each side (round 2)
20 Tricep extension (round 2)

Bricks (1 pair per pax):
20 Moroccan night clubs
20 Punches
20 Overhead claps
20 Bent over flies

Blocks (1 per pax):
20 Derkins
20 Irkins
20 Overhead press
10 Man makers (blockees)

Half of group runs to each pile, completes first exercise, runs back to bells and completes 2 exercises, runs to opposite pile, returns to bells to complete sa.e 2 exercises.

Group made it through almost two full rounds.

MARY: American Hammer, Flutter

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Final Countdown coming 9/10, 10 yr convergence 9/17 am, 10 yr party 9/17 pm, The Bubble 8/4, Pints & Padres Tue pm at Amor Artis.

COT: Battle Bot was missed today. Hopefully we moved enough heavy stuff and listened to enough UHaul ear candy and mumblechatter to meet our Site Q’s standards. Get well!

Reports of Barry Manilow posting proved to be false unfortunately.

Special guest visitor posted today — Uncle Sam, fresh back from Colombia on his way to Virginia for 12+ most of education and inspiration before returning back to Colombia to continue his life’s work in his home country. great to have you in the Gloom with us and to hear your stories of Picking up the Six. Keep up your HIM efforts and example! Praise and prayers for you!

Prior Site Q Shatner was back in the Gloom today after many weeks DR. welcome back!

DaVinci proved he can throw shade with the best of the pax, dropping some darkness with a smile on Cake Boss. Watch out DOAH, he’s coming for you next!

Thanks to Battle Bot for the Q invite, my first at a gear AO. Sometimes we all need the push toward something new and different. As I persevere through a long, hot, sometimes mundane summer that at times feels like Ecclesiastes and Kansas “Dust in the Wind” this morning’s experience with the pax including dialog before, during and after gave me a real jump start to the week. Thank you!

This thing we call The Fort is special. It’s impact is actually global, as we heard this am from Uncel Sam. And it only continues if you post tomorrow. #keep posting #noOYO

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Clydesdales Run is what we Do!!

2022-07-28Leave a comment

QIC: Rebel
When: 2022-07-27
Pax: Bass-o-matic, Boss Hogg, Cakeboss, Cobra Kai, decibelf3, f3anchorman, f3destiny, Fogerty, Mainframe, Mark Nestel, Maximus, Rebel, Shady, State Farm, Twister, White Lightning
Posted In: Clydesdales

We ran 3.5 mile – 4.5 miles. Jackson St down to Harris up the trail to WEP. Head back or loop to main St and then back.
COT: prayers lifted.

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Hills and Stairs

2022-07-28Leave a comment

QIC: fishstix
When: 2022-07-28
Pax: f3anchorman, fishstix, Mark Nestel, Short Sale, Small World - Chris Gunn
Posted In: Footloose

WARMUP:
Lap around the parking lot. Circle up at the front of the church. In cadence exercises: SSH, Windmills, Imperial Walkers, and Plank Stretches.
THE THANG:
Run to the top of Withers St. Exercises at the top and at each Stop sign: merkins, squats, and LBCs (10 each). Return back to the start point with the same stops and exercises.
Next stop, the stairs in the church parking lot. Each pax ran up and down the stairs while the others performed an exercise. Five rounds ( plank, flutters, Moroccan Night Clubs, CCDs, burpees).
Returned back to COT for some Mary.

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Dora & the Hill

2022-07-14Leave a comment

QIC: NakedAndAfraid
When: 2022-07-14
Pax: Dojo, f3anchorman, NakedAndAfraid, Small World - Chris Gunn, Twister
Posted In: Footloose

The mumble chatter was strong from the start this morning & never ceased. It helped cut the thickness of the air.

WARMUP:
Short mosey to the FMPD parking lot for some SSH’s, Windmills, Moroccan NC’s & LSS’s

THE THANG:
Mosey’d over to Massey St & up the hill to the parking lot.
Since we were 5-strong, split into two groups for a Dora of 100x Merkins, 200x LBCs & 300x Squats.
First group ran down & back up the hill while the 2nd group whittled away at the reps. Flapjack until all were complete.
Some Bear Crawling & Lunges over & back across the top parking lot.
Mosey over to parking lot behind Hobos for more Bear Crawls & Lunges.
Ran back to FBChurch for Mary until time.

MARY: Yes – 10x Gas Pumpers > Double-Crunch LBCs > Dynamic-Count Box Cutters > Flutters > Catalina Wine Mixers. Closed w/5x Burpees.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Read your newsletter. Lot’s coming up w/10yr anniversary & multiple CSAUP offerings.

COT: Praises & Prayers all around. Post next week with @Dojo on Q!

Thanks to @Small World for the opportunity to lead!

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Diabeetus

2022-07-13Leave a comment

QIC: darkhelmet
When: 2022-07-11
Pax: 3D, Airborne, Barry Manilow, Battle Bot, Cheddah, Cohiba, darkhelmet, Dojo, f3anchorman, Funhouse, Kermit, Lies and Videotape (SLV), Maximus, NakedAndAfraid, Peabody, Punch List, Sex, Tesh, Triple Lindy, Uhaul
Posted In: The Armory

WARMUP: First, we warmed up.
THE THANG: Then we did a lot of kettlebell stuff and ran a little.
MOSTLY, we listened to what might have been the worst playlist ever conceived. From the marginally incestuous Osmonds, to the Killers, to what was probably the biggest surprise which was Wilford Freaking Brimley. The diabeetus commercial guy you say? Yes. Beloved actor who starred in the 1985 hit movie Cocoon? Yes. He’s a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Well, he was when he was alive, yes… but please tell me THAT isn’t the thing that you find most surprising. He has albums. Of music. Where he sings. Doesn’t that shake you a little more to your core? I mean… even just a little? And to add insult to injury (and trust me, his singing was injurious), there’s not a single freaking song on his album about DIABETES TESTING SUPPLIES. Seriously, lean into your strengths, Wilford. WTF? You know diabetes supplies like no other… and yet you choose to sing about someone’s silver-haired daddy…? I’m not sure what to think anymore… I’m not sure this world was meant for me…
MARY: Once again, girls aren’t allowed. Core Principle #2.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Read your newsletter.
COT: Core Principle #5

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What’s the count?

Citadel Cendoff

The Seesaw

We got route options

Hey, carry my bell will ya?

Dust in the Wind? No!

Clydesdales Run is what we Do!!

Hills and Stairs

Dora & the Hill

Diabeetus