So week one of The Hive’s expansion included a single Wednesday workout before handing it back to 3D’s more than capable hands. Kielbasa led the beatdown and Shanks showed up and regaled the PAX with stories of bountiful bourbon caches in his home state of Wisconsin…
YHC was excited to lead on a cool, crisp morning. Was given the pass by the M to post after an 0200 feeding, so needless to say sleep was not an abundant resource leading up to this.
Many familiar faces were seen prior to start – notables being Wegmans, Repeat, and Sugar Daddy (who brought an FNG!). Though chilly, the gloom was warm and fuzzy at the start of this beat down.
0515 struck. Disclaimer. Go time.
Mosey out to far end of lot, drop bells on one end of the lot
Grab every other parking spot
COP
5 Burpees OYO
11xSSH
Mosey to next row of spots
11xLow Slow Squat
Mosey to next row
11xTappy Taps
Mosey to next row
11xMerkins
Mosey to next row
11xMoroccan Night Clubs
Mosey back to Bells
5 Burpees OYO
WEINKE
Five Rows of Spots
11 Reps Each Stop
Method of Travel
Lunge walk to each row
Row 1
Halos
Kid Launch
Row 2
One Legged RDL both sides
Row 3
Tricep Extensions
Curls
Row 4
Goblet Squats
Cossack Squats
Row 5
Burpee Snatch
OH carry back to start, Rinse & Repeat
We completed two rounds and headed back to COT for some Mary
Mary
Kettlebell Core Work
American Hammers x 20
In & Outs x 10
Flutters w/press x 20
Hello Dolly w/extended hold x 10
Six Inch Hold w/Bell x 1 min
Low Plank Hold x 1 min
WWI Sit Ups x 10
Rounded out with 8 burpees per PAX to reach 40/ea.
NMM
While holding our low plank YHC talked about anxiety and hurry and how we as men aren’t made to have larger to do lists than we can handle. We aren’t made to be busier than life itself – even though it is touted as a sign of success in today’s hustle world. YHC mentioned Gods peace and how we should each take a moment today to let ourselves feel Gods presence and shut everything else off. A few verses were discussed. The second was spoken to the group but the first is also tantamount to the message.
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
John 14:27
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7
Prayers/Praises
Baby Wegmans is 2 months! Pray Wegs & M can keep him alive further.
YHC’s 2.3 is putting on weight and feeding better this week due to lactation strategy and bottle feedings.
UHAUL is going to satisfy all of his M’s desires via Honey Do List (#HIM) this week.
Announcements
Alcatraz is BACK! Follow up on Slack for more details.
Thanks JWOWW for the tap to lead. Excited to get back into the swing of things and see more of my brothers in the gloom. Welcome FNG Scalp!
Punch List out.
One year ago on this day I joined 3D and many other HIMs at what was then known as the Tomahawk at Doby’s Bridge Elementary. One year later I have posted approximately 250+ times and led the workout in the midst of the Rona… It was a solid workout, Weinkes were laminated and even signed this time, and a CSPAN approved photo was provided. One year down, all of them to go…
So you gotta love weird things that happen in the middle of a pandemic, today I had scheduled myself as Q for Milkshake, months ago. Had no idea it would be the actual return of Milkshake after almost two months off. I’ve missed it, don’t know about you guys.
We made our way from our temporary AO and headed down next to LPL stopping along the way for some exercises now and then.
We made observations about strange traffic lights and how tight on security certain companies are. You know, the usual.
After we made our way back, we did some stretching and talked trash about the regular Fort Pax and their stretching form. You know, the usual.
It was good to be with you guys again in person, and have some fellowship as we burned a few calories.
Good to have Boogie Down back after being on IR and congrats to proud poppa Wegmans!
Until next time… the Thrill is gone!
It’s been a wild and weird year this year hasn’t it? I took a break from in person workouts until I got used to this new normal and last year I decided to just go for it and start posting again in person.
UHaul thought it would be a good idea to let me Q again, I guess. I’m just making up stuff at this point but here’s the real workout.
I call it Double Trouble.
One exercise with the bells, one body weight or with the bell if you feel spunky.
Round 1, 10 each exercise, Round 2 15 and Round 3 25 each of the following:
Swings
Turkish getups
Goblet squats
Flutters
Curls
Merkins
Tricep extensions
Squats
Sumo squat
LBC
Skull crusher
Rosa Lita
Dead lifts
Calf raises
Lawnmowers
American hammers
One arm dead lift
Moroccan night club
Between Round 1 & 2 we ran a bit to the church and back.
Thanks again for the opportunity to lead UHaul. It’s good to be back out in the gloom.
The mission of F3 is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership.
Snake Pit 4.22.2020
Disclaimer – we had an FNG so I had to cross the t’s and dot the i’s.
My goal was to play a Queen play list because my current quarantine stache is making YHC look like Freddie Mercury. We decided against the music for the sake of the residents nearby.
Warmup:
20 SSH, 10 IW/HW/Moroccan Night Clubs
Weinke:
I wore an interval timer that was set to go off every 3 minutes. Every time it sounded we did two things:
1. 5 Burpees at each beep
2. Go onto the next Circuit and pick up where we left off from the time prior
Each Group Rotate After Each “Burpee-Val”
Circuit 1
25 Calf Raises Toes Pointed Straight
20 Goblet Squats
15 UHAULS
10 Skull Crushers
5 Clean and Press Each Side
30 Flutters With Bell
Circuit 2
25 Calf Raises Toes Pointed Out
20 KB Swings
15 Kid Launches
10 Curls Each Side
5 Right Turkish Get Ups
30 LBCs With Bell
Circuit 3
25 Calf Raises Toes Pointed In
20 Reverse Lunges (10 Each Side)
15 OH Press
10 Lawnmowers Each Side
5 Left Turkish Get Ups
30 American Hammers With Bell
In all, we made it through each round 3 times. You can do the math to figure out the totals.
While we were cycling through, I asked the PAX one by one to tell the group how they’ve taken advantage of all of the added time with family/friends. Most have been able to take a step back from the hustle and bustle of the commute/work/busy life and have been able to focus on their families more. This is a huge blessing that we must not miss the chance to capture!
In all, we had 12 PAX and 850 total burpees. It got a little hairy toward the end, but I believe everybody enjoyed the work. Thanks for the opportunity to lead, 3D.
Announcements
Manion WOD this weekend – reach out to Maximus if you would like more details
Prayers/Praises
Be Intentional in this time – how often are we forced to spend more time with our family?
1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.”
Praise for UHAUL’s Niece at Texas A&M for receiving a grant/scholarship to clear away most of her school debt.
Welcome, FNG: N-95!
Punch List out.
It was with deep sadness that we found out on the 26th that Osgood lost his father. In honor of him, even while dealing with the reality of no ability to literally lean on each other, we came together in the Gloom and did our best to share pain.
I don’t remember who was here, where was here, but I do know why we were here – acceleration. Destiny pushed us and we all appreciated it after it was over, although we did do it at a distance. That would be the new theme of The Hive, social distance. We are not so far that we need the internet, but we are far enough to be safe.
Helmet led a significantly socially distanced workout for the PAX. I have forgotten one of the PAX, but I cannot remember who…
Somehow we ended up doing 50 of everything because someone might have been 50 years old. Not sure on this logic, but PAX embraced the suck and did it anyway.
