Author: f3buckner

When: 6/8/21 0430

Where: Mardi Gras Park aka Titan

Conditions: 77 and HUMID

PAX: Gekko, Bob the Builder, Buckner, FNG

QIC: Buckner

As the PAX were exiting their vehicle, there was an extra person this morning, and sure enough we had an FNG coming to enjoy this glorious morning with us. So YHC decided to be gracious and take it “easy” on this young man. As I informed the PAX what our workout would look like, they thought I was serious about taking it easy until they were informed of the burpees that went along with the rest of the workout.

Warm Up:

• Windmill x15
• IW x20
• LBAC x20 fwd. & bwd.
• SC x20

The Thang:

• Squat x100
  • 10 Burpees
• BBSU x90
  • 9 Burpees
• MC x80
  • 8 Burpees
• Lunges x70
  • 7 Burpees
• Freddy Mercury x60
  • 6 Burpees
• Leg Raises x50
  • 5 Burpees
• Plank each PAX count to 20
  • 4 Burpees
• LBC x30
  • 3 Burpees
• Merkins x20
  • 2 Burpees
• Superman x10
  • 10 Burpees

COT

FNG named Tomahawk, Monthly alternate Saturday AO on June 19.

Prayer Requests: Sludge has double pneumonia, praise Bob’s wife is feeling better, Buckner’s sister in law had successful surgery.

Q took us out in prayer

When: 6/1/21 0430

Where: Titan

Conditions: Upper 60’s and a little fog

Pax: Buckner, Sludge

Q: Buckner

YHC almost forgot what day it was, so I almost didn’t come up with a plan, but we were lucky, and I came up with something. It was a small crowd today as two of our guys were still in holiday mode, but should return later in the week. Either way, there was still work to be done.

Warm up:

• Windmill x20
• IW x20
• LBAC fwd and bwd x20 each
• Seal Clap x20

The Thang:

• Charles Bronson
  • 50 SSH
  • 50 Merkins
  • 50 Burpees
  • 50 LBC
  • 50 Jump Squats
  • Run 100 yds and Bear Crawl 10 yds in between each
• On the bench- 10-15-20-30
  • 10 Incline Merkins
  • 15 Dips
  • 20 Step ups each side
  • 30 Calf Raises
• Time for Mary
  • FK x20
  • BBSU x10
  • E2K x20 each side
  • Jane Fonda x20 each side
  • Plank 30 count each Pax

COT

Announcements: 3rd Saturday of each month, we’ll workout at the Titan AO. First one will be June 19 7am.

Prayer Requests: Buckner’s sister in law ( having surgery)

Date: 5-18-21

AO: Titan

Pax: Gekko, Buckner, FNG, Bob the Builder, Sludge, Gemini

Q: Gemini

Conditions: 71 and Beautiful

Warm up: Grass Grabbers aka Through the Tunnel, IW IC, The Motivator (side straddle to side straddle hop) from 1-5 and back down.

The Thang: Lt. Dan broad jump burpee across the field then mosey back. Walking toy soldier, walk out commando, broad jump burpee across the field then mosey back. Motivator to 6, then repeat Lt. Dan round and toy soldier round. Burpee cross the field to motivator. 1:1 ratio, trying to get to 8:8. Omaha called for Mary. Box cutters, Freddy Mercury, mtn climbers and some stretching to wrap it up.

COT and TAPs: Prayer for Ramblin and family. 5k at Saturday AO.

Q took the group out with a prayer.

When: 09-10-19

QIC: Buckner

The PAX: Sludge, Buckner

Just a small group gathered this morning for what would prove to be an enjoyable workout. (yeah right) Mixed a little endurance with our friend Charles. Fun times were had!

Disclaimer

The Thang:

• SSH x20 IC
• TTT x20 IC
• IW x20 IC
• WM x20 IC
• LBAC x15 fwd. 15 bwd.
• OHC x20
• SC x20

Mosey to the parking garage, mosey up, then back down to the exit on Water St., and back to the park

• Charles Bronson: exercise—sprint—bear crawl
  • SSH x50
  • Merkins x50
  • Burpees x50
  • LBC x50
  • Jump Squats x50

Grab some ledge

• Dips x15 IC
• Incline Merkins x10 IC

Time for some Mary

• FK x20 IC
• FM x20 IC
• HD x20 IC
• JF x20 each side

COT

Announcements: IPC workout on Saturday this week

Prayer Requests: PAX on IR, family and friends with health concerns

BOM

When: 08-20-19

QIC: Buckner

The PAX: Sludge, Buckner

Conditions: Mid 70’s humid

Since we’re going to participate in Ville to Ville, some endurance training was on the agenda for this am. As we’re mid mosey, the American Idol truck was seen at our location. Since we were not going there to sing, an audible had to be called and change up the play.

Disclaimer

The Thang:

A little warm-up

• SSH x20 IC
• TTT x20 IC
• IW x20 IC
• WM x20 IC
• CDD x10 IC

Strap on the weight vest and mosey to our next location. Disappointment as YHC saw the American Idol truck and several people right where we needed to be. Change in plan

• Black Jack on stairs
  • Merkins @ bottom
  • LBC @ top
• Lunge walk around to front of stairs
• CR x50

Mosey back toward the park with one stop on the way at the museum

• O.P.P. x2 Rounds

Head across the street to the park

• Step up x20 each leg

Time left for Mary

• AH x10 IC
• JF x10 each side
• LBC x20
• SC x20

COT

Announcements: Ville to Ville

Prayer Requests: Sludge family with health issues, PAX with health issues

BOM

 

When: 07-23-19

QIC: Buckner

The PAX: Sludge, Pew, Buckner

Sometimes we have to try and beat the train to get some work done, so YHC had a plan for just the right timing. WRONG! Just a slight shift in the order of things, and work still was done!

Disclaimer

The Thang

• SSH x20IC
• TTT x20IC
• Step Up x20IC
• LBAC x15 fwd. & bwd.
• SC x20IC
• OHC x20IC
• Squat x20IC
• LBC x20IC

Mosey to Riverside Park, until halfway there, we saw the train. So change of plans, head to the stairs first!

• Grizzcalator
• CR x100 at the top
• Derkin x10IC at the bottom
• Dips x15IC on the wall

Perfect timing! The train ended, and the rest of the plan ensued

• 11’s
  • Incline Merkin on the rail and FM by the benches

Mosey back to the #Titan

• Merkin Mile (well 3/4 of a mile due to time)

Time for some Mary

• LBC x20IC
• LOL x20IC (well L on both sides anyway)
• SFC x15IC
• Plank 30 count from each PAX

COT

Too much excitement during the Name-a-rama

Announcements: Ville to Ville (YHC has much work to do to make it through)

Prayer Requests: Sludge travelling for funeral and weekend trip, WPC, friends, and family

BOM

When: 07-16-19

QIC: Buckner

The PAX: Boots, Bubbles, Buckner, Sludge

Conditions: Upper 70’s Super Moist

After missing a couple of workouts, YHC decided to jump in the deep end of the pool, no point in taking it easy. So a couple of new exercises were thrown into the workout, which was good, because we had a birthday among us, so that was the gift that keeps on giving!

Disclaimer

The Thang

A long mosey to the corner that was at least a few feet away.

• IW x20 IC
• SSH x20 IC
• LBAC x10 fwd. & bwd.
• OHC x20 IC
• SC x20 IC
• TTT x20 IC

A little longer mosey this time to Government Plaza.

• Bear Crawl Merkins (intended to go to Government St., but that was much better on paper. Instead went to the light posts.
• Merkin x10 IC (to make up for not completing the entire length of that area)

Mosey back to park, but decided not to stop in the sprinklers, so continued across to utilize the wall of the museum.

• O.P.P. x 2 rounds

Mosey back across to the sidewalk

• Pretty sure I heard a request for these, Deconstructed Burpees

Back across to the wall of the museum

• Dirty Hook-up x10

One more mosey back across to find some cones in the grass.

• DMC with 4 cones, and increased by 5 Merkins at each to get to 20 at the end.

Head to the flag for Mary

• LBC x15 IC
• Starfish Crunch x10 IC
• WWII Sit up x20

Finished with a quick stretch

COT

Announcements: Ville to Ville April 2020

Prayer Requests: Moist and M, James Jeter’s mom, Sugar Pants’ mom, WPC, Charles Reed going to rehab

BOM

When: 07-09-19

QIC: Buckner

The PAX: Boots, Buckner, Falco, Sludge

Conditions: Upper 70’s Moist

Things were about to get started with the usual trio, when out of the gloom moseyed Falco, right on time!

Disclaimer

The Thang

Short warm-up

• WM x20 IC
• LBAC x20 (10fwd 10bwd)
• TTT x20 IC
• Merkin x10 IC

Mosey to the dreaded stairs

• Black Jack
  • Merkin @the bottom
  • LBC @ the top

Train started rolling by about halfway through. YHC decided we would move on to next exercise as soon as the train ended. Well the PAX started noticing that this train was awfully long, and just kept going. YHC had to improvise, since we couldn’t get to the other side of the tracks for the rest of the fun.

Grab a spot on the wall out front

• Dip x15 IC
• Step up x10 ea. leg
• Incline Merkin x10 IC
• Rinse and Repeat

Mosey back to the park for a modified 4 corners, which turned into 1 corner

• 4×4’s x5

Head around to the flag for Mary

• FM x10 IC
• JF x10 ea. side
• SA x20 IC
• WWII Sit Up x20
• Plank 20 count around the circle

COT

Announcements: 2nd F with Moist, Backpacking 2nd F opportunities with F3 Birmingham

Prayer Requests: Moist and M, families and friends with health concerns

BOM

When: 06-18-19

QIC: Buckner

The PAX: Boots, Buckner

Conditions: Low 70’s lots of humidity

Tempted by the thought of an early morning coffeeteria, the PAX stuck with it, and pushed into the workout!

Disclaimer

The Thang

Quick warm up

• SSH x20 IC
• Merkin x10 IC
• TTT x20 IC
• Merkin x10 IC
• Hillbilly x20 IC
• Merkin x10 IC

Boots took a quick pause to stretch after a long mosey this weekend, then mosey to the dreaded stairs

• Burp Back Mountain

Mosey back to the park, and hit the benches

• Creature Merkin x10 each side

Shift over to some open area to move in

• Leg Wrecker (2 rounds)
• Merkin Ladder

Head for the ledge

• Prisoner Squat x15 IC
• Step up x10 each leg
• Calf Raise x25
• Rinse and Repeat

Short mosey back to the flag for Mary

• LBC x20 IC
• Luge x10 IC
• J.F. x15 each side
• A.H. x20
• Plank for a long 20 count

COT

Announcements: None

Prayer Requests: Pew’s travels, Buckner’s brother in law (having biopsy)

BOM

When: 06-11-19

QIC: Buckner

The PAX: Boots, Sludge, Buckner

Conditions: Upper 60’s and a little humid

The PAX learned this morning that vacationing in Hawaii will age you quite a bit. Actually by about 40 years! So how many times do you say respect for a PAX that is 102? It’s amazing, because he doesn’t look a day over 100!

Disclaimer

The Thang

Warm up

• TTT x20 IC
• IW x20 IC
• WM x20 IC
• LBAC x15 fwd. & bwd.
• OHC x20 IC
• SC x20 IC

Head to the corner

• 7 of Diamonds
  • 7 Burpees each corner
  • 14 (4) count FK ea. corner
  • 21 Merkins ea. corner
  • 28 Squats ea. corner

Mosey to our favorite destination, the stairs!

• Grizzcalator
• ATM at top of the stairs

Mosey back to the park

• Jump Squat Hold
• Johnny Cash
  • PAX plank while one PAX knocks out 10 (4) count Merkins then around the Ring of Fire

Just a short time for Mary

• Growing Pains

Ran out of time with more to do, but we’ll make up for it another time.

COT

Announcements: 2nd F at the Baybears moved to June 23, EH is going on constantly with some almost HC

Prayer requests: Pew in his travels, WPC in our journey, PAX that have been DR

BOM