Get Off My Lawn!

Average age 52+
2 nearing retirement
The smell was not that bad
Mumble-chatter above average
effort 80-20, 80% of the PAX gave 100% of the effort

this:
dynamic warmup across the lot: butt kickers, high knees, soccer knees, toy soldier, karaoke L/R, jog, jog, 100% (or 51% for most)

circle up: OH claps, mor NC, LBC, dying cock roach, slow merkin, shoulder tap, squat, calf rais, imperial walker … not in that order

1/2 run, 1/2 do the exercise:
rotating clock plank, deep squat, BB it-ups, travolta
(effort here was intentionally poor)

hit some parking stalls:
bear crawl and squats every 2 stalls
then, sobriety test and burpees every 1 stall

Mosey to the wall:
pop out burpees
walk across bear crawl back
against the rail x 10
pop out burpees
Maktar N’Diayes
standing merkins
prob something else too

back to COT

Looks like we made it,

Barry Manilow

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No Country for Old Men

Another beautiful morning in the Gloom. Prior to 5:15 I was able to get a solid 3+ in a pre-run all around town.

At 5:15 it was go time. We took off for main street stopping at the Amor Artis parking lot for a brief warmup.

15 SSH
15 MNC
15 Seal Jacks
10 Windmills
5 Burpees (because I can’t help myself)

Then began the workout.

Tabata series. 30 seconds on 10 seconds rest 5 rounds.

1 Merkin for 1 rep of the following exercises.
Shoulder Taps
Rows
Plank Jacks
Peter Parker
Hr Merkins.

As you progress within 30 seconds you up the reps. Starting at 1:1 then 2:2, 3:3, etc….

After we finished here we ran to Ft. Mill Animal Hospital parking lot.

Similar routine but with 1 Squat to 2 reps of the following exercises:
Sumo Squats
Right Leg Lunge
Left Leg Lunge
Calf Raises
Jump Squats

After this we ran all the way to the parking lot behind the First Baptist Church

Similar routine but 1 BBS to 4 reps of the following exercises

LBCs
Flutters
Hello Dolly’s
Hammers
Toe Touches

This went over so well we did the whole circuit again same route, reps and enthusiasm. We were also able to run into some of our friends from Minnow Pond and got back to COT just in the nick of time.

The workout was great this morning but the mumblechatter was awesome! Glad to report we solved all of the worlds problems and we all have embraced our inner “old man”.

Honored to lead! Until Next Time!

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“Lord Make it Stop”

WARMUP: Mossie, SSH,Cherrybpickers, windmills, and more
THE THANG: “simple but hard”
4 exercises (merkins, squats,CDD,Heels to heaven)10,20,30,40,50 each and a lap in between each rep -of each exercise! Achieved almost 3 miles and 150 each exercise 💪
MARY: no time
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Damn2 Damn Bar, D2D- relay, charity fundraiser are under way…
COT: prayers for kids and Family, and those un spoke.

The message was : “Conflict is not a sin but how you respond to it might be!”

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DORA – AROD (Dora spelled backwards for those who need an explanation)

Great start to the morning with a few Kotters arriving before kick-off. Short disclaimer and a lap around the parking lot. Circle -up for warm-ups (SSHs, Imperial Walkers, Windmills, MNCs, and some burpees mixed in.
Next, we moseyed to the church parking lot.
DORA 1-2-3 merkins (100), Squats (200), and LBCs (300).
Partner 1 – ran around the parking lot
Partner 2- performed exercise
Flapjack

AROD 3-2-1 merkins (300), Squats (200), and LBCs (100).
Partner 1 – ran backwards around the parking lot
Partner 2- performed exercise
Flapjack

Back to COT

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Let PETA begin!

WARMUP: VQ for PETA. He led us in Wind Mills, Produce Pickers, Merkins, Up/Down Dog, SSH, and a mossy with toy soldiers and butt kickers. Finished with MNC at Sonic.
THE THANG: Grassy led a simple DORA which included 100 Hand Release Merkins, 200 SUMO squats and 300 LBC. Ran the gents down to the apartments and back up for a quick hand shuffle at the round about. Ran back to COT.
MARY: PETA lead the last couple minutes with Box Cutters, leg lifts, Slapshot took Flutters and PETA ended with hammers!
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Be on the look out for The Forts 11 year anniversay workout.
COT: Prayers for mental health, over all health for family and friends 🙏

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In Honor Of September, 11, 2001

WARMUP: All PAX but Shield dropped in the plank with their ears wide open to listen to our brother Shield share his experience as an NYPD officer on 9/11/2001. This included the names of a few of Shield’s fallen brothers. Some of us have been fortunate enough to hear him talk about that day but every time I hear it, I take away something new. This morning was no different.
Following the plank, we mentioned a few numbers of significance for the PAX to think about:
9 & 11: This was obvious
22: Years since that day 22yrs ago
100: The number of days Ground Zero in NY smoldered
ALL PAX 100 Side Straddle Hops (50 in cadence) & 22 Burpees

THE THANG: Grab your bell and meet over by Clickbait’s trailer where we had more gear. Everyone has a weight of some kind for the following 9 exercises:
11x Kettle Bell Swings
11x Thrusters
11x Goblet Squats
11x Bent Over Rows
11x Overhead Tricep Extensions
11x Big Boy Sit-ups w/ Weight
11x Bicep Curls
11x Standing Lunges
11x Overhead Press

We went through these 9 exercises one more time and occasionally modified the cadence.

In groups of 4, we all got to experience the 200lb sand bags for 4 reps, taking the bag from the hips, to the shoulders, to an overhead position, back to the shoulders and finally, back to the hips. If we weren’t on the 200lb sand bag, we did the same evolution with our own coupon.

Then, back to 22 Side Straddle Hops & 11 Burpees.

MARY: Throughout
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Lots in the newsletter & THE BLOOD DRIVE
COT: Indeed

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Slapshot Vol.1

It’s been a long week for YHC. Multiple Q’s flag handoffs, memorial workouts, running literally around Charlotte, and last but not least a brutal Iron Pax workout.

As I contemplated what I could do for my scheduled Q at the Golden Corral I was inspired by the very name of the site Q. Yes, it was time I brought some of my own “Jams” to the gloom.

As the Pax slowly but surely assembled around the Flag they were greeted by a Punk cover of Blank Space and a rock cover of Take Me home Country Roads. These were just the B-Side Singles before the full album dropped moments later.

After my disclaimer we moseyed over towards the Walgreens parking lot were we did a brief warmup before the music started.

SSH 20 (IC)
5 Windmills (IC)

The Plan was simple I’m going to play 12 songs. Within Each song there’s one set movement/exercise you will do until you hear a key phrase or word. At that point you execute reps of another exercise.

A note about the music played….most were metal/rock covers of popular songs. A couple were WWE theme songs and one was from the Dark Knight Rises Soundtrack.

The Playlist was as follows :

Running up that Hill ( a deal with god) – Loveless

Mountain Climbers until you hear the word “Running” then you run up the hill behind the Gate and return.

Voodoo Child – Brick + Mortar

Calf Raises until you hear the word Mountain or when you hear Voodoo then it’s 3 Jump Squats

That Energy – Zayde Wolf –

Big Boy Situps until you hear “That Energy” then it’s 4 Flutter Kicks

Eye of the Tiger – MetalHawk (most embraced this song but I was horrified to learn that Change Order has never seen Rocky)

Squats with Punches until you hear where “Tiger” should be in the song. Then you do a lap around the parking lot.

Why do we Fall – Hanz Zimmer ( Dark Knight Rises Sountrack – this is the scene where he climbs out of the well)

Burpees….AMRAMP

Kingdom – Downstait

American Hammers until you hear “Kingdom” then it’s 10 Toe Touches

Phenomenal – AJ Styles WWE Theme

1st Verse – Hold Plank and do a HR Merkin when you hear the word None
2nd Verse – Wall Sit and do a Jump Squat when you hear the word None
3rd Verse Start in Superman or Banana and flip every time you hear the word None

Real American – It Lives It Breaths (Metal Cover of the Hulk Hogan Theme)

Hello Dolly’s until you hear “American” then it’s 5 Rosalita’s

God’s Country – State of Mind & Drew Jacobs ( Rock Cover)

Shoulder Taps then do 10 LBC’s every time you hear “God’s Country”

Danger Zone – No Resolve (Rock Cover)

RUN but drop and do 5 Merkins everytime you hear “Danger Zone”

Everyday I’m Hustlin – Vladss

Lunge walk until you hear the word “Hustlin” then stop and do standing lunges

Fast Car – Luke Combs (Cover)

This was our cool down song. So we stretched and tried to sing along to it……we realized. We weren’t singers.

The mumblechatter during this workout was fantastic and the 45 minutes flew by. I wish I could remember everything that was said but it was a good time. I appreciate the opportunity to Q at my “sister” site within the greater Stockbridge Commons area.

While this is Slapshot Vol.1 ……be on the lookout for Slapshot Vol. 2 Coming to an AO near you……………..BROTHER!

SYITG!

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Shovel Flag Handoff

WARMUP:
– was done!
THE THANG:
– first 30 min by Grinder with focus on legs and abs
– last 30 min by Portal with focus on arms
MARY:
– was done as well!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
– read your newsletter
COT:
– was held

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A Knightly tale of Heroism

On 1 September in the year of our lord 2023 seven brave souls ventured into the depths of the gloom to participate in a physical and emotional journey that tested their mettle and challenged their sacred sense of honor.

With the charisma of a popinjay and the determination of Atlas himself I provided a disclaimer that forewarned those that dared to enter into this endeavor of the dangers that lurked around every corner.

After my short oratory, inspired by my call to action, and with no fear on the danger, we were off on our quest to vanquish the scourge of the “Sad Clown” and triumph over apathy.

On our way to our first physical test we encountered a BEAST of unparrelled furor and rage. Some legends say the mere sight of this beast traveling portends bad luck and misfortune. (It was a black cat) Nevertheless, undaunted, we continued our quest.

Finally we arrived at our first destination, the church of Luther. We did not nail anything to a door but we did test our selves with the following exercises:

SSH 15 (IC)
Windmill 10 (IC)
Mnt Climbers 20 (IC)
Stretch
Plank Jack 15 (IC)
Michael Phelps 10 (IC)

With our first task complete we ventured off into the good night.(err morning I guess…it was still dark anyway)

After crossing the road of Gold Hills we descended ever so gracefully into the parking lot of “Let’s Crab”. It was there that our merry band first encountered disunion in our ranks as Sir Skipper of Ohio regaled us all with his tales of dining woe at said establishment. To the contrary, Sir Slowest of Jams of the Island that is quite Long stated that his father was quite fond of said food hall. They of course then settled their debate as gentleman often do with a duel. (not true but we should’ve done this)

While we pondered these questions the rest of our company engaged in the following physical exertion:

X 3 Sets
30 seconds Merkins
15 seconds rest
30 seconds Squats
15 seconds rest
30 seconds LBC’s
15 seconds rest
30 seconds Burpees
15 seconds rest.

Upon completion of our task we ventured back out into the darkness. Passing a poultry dispensary we crossed over the road of 160 and ended this portion of our journey at a crossroads. (literally the parking lot of the bar/restaurant crossroads…the former lake wylie brewery)

It was here where Sir Mainframe raised the important point of dental care and the cost associated with this noble pursuit. We all decided that we are in the wrong vocation and to get over our sorrow we engaged in the following physical exertion:

X 3 Sets
30 seconds HR Merkins
15 seconds rest
30 seconds Lunges
15 seconds rest
30 seconds Flutters
15 seconds rest
30 seconds Burpees
15 seconds rest.

After this trial was satisfied we again pressed on galloping down the road like stallions to our next destination and our final test of manhood and endurance. Circling up, Sir Slowest of Jams remarked on one his past battle wounds in which he is now unable to wear his undergarments of choice. We all contemplated this tragedy as we begun our last physical test before our tale of trial would conclude:

X 3 Sets

30 seconds Diamond Merkins
15 seconds rest
30 seconds BBS/Hammers
15 seconds rest
30 seconds Burpees
15 seconds rest.

Upon completion of our final test we ventured back to where our journey began. Some, wept, some bled all basked in the morning light as the trials and tribulations of the past 45 minutes washed over us. With little time left on our journey together we circled up and all shared our plans for the future, now that our honor has been restored. (Most of us are cooking out and participating in Fantasy Football drafts this weekend)

It was indeed an honor…and humbling to lead such a sturdy group of men on this adventure. Until we meet again!

Fare thee Well!

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Cinder Bells

Arrived early to count cinder blocks. We were in luck, one for everyone.

Mosey down the hill, grabbing a cindy on the way

warm up: imp walk, LSS, LBC, Gas pumper, hillbilly walker, shoulder taps, jump squats, calf raise, merkin clock, SSH, dy cockroach, freddie, windmill, jogged it out a bit, from jog to 100

cindy work, triceps, curls, bench press

plank curb walk, bear crawl indian run type deal .. fan favorite

twice half ran up the hill while the others worked, once BB sits, once heels to heaven

We did a jonah hill, 3 broad jumps, 3 merkins, 7 times

we did more cindy work, maybe like 3 times total, calf raises were included

Probably some other stuff

closed with Mahktar N’Diayes

Took the cindy’s home

I was gassed, this group kicked my a$$. Effort level from the group 100%+

Looks like we made it (barely),

Barry Manilow

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