Author: Coach K

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA:
PAX: Rump Roast, Sally
QIC: Coach K

AO: Burleson
F3 DISCLAIMER & WELCOME: Given

WARM-O-RAMA:
SSH and IST x25 each
Butt Kickers, High Knees, Carioca
Cotton Pickers, Copperhead Squats and Merkins

THA THANG:
Mosey to parking garage for “Zachary Tellier” workout.

10 burpees, run up ramp
10 burpees, 25 merkins, run up ramp
10 burpees, 25 merkins, 50 lunges, run up ramp
10 burpees, 25 merkins, 50 lunges, 100 LBCs, run up ramp
10 burpees, 25 merkins, 50 lunges, 100 LBCs, 150 squats

Mosey back to soft top for 15 MoM

MARY:
Freddie Mercury x20
Flutters x20
Outlaw x20
Crab jacks? YHC tried something new and it seemed to work okay
Absolution x8

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Unexpected things happen to us or people we know. Trust that God knows what He’s doing.

MOLESKIN:
Not too much mumblechatter throughout the morning except for communal complaints about benchmark week. Everything still hurts, and today was not the recovery day YHC made it out to be. Sally mentioned Chick-Fil-A again, and he’s really walking on thin ice these days. Ended with a discussion on cheap weight vests and a throwback to the time AA wore mine and pellets flew every which way.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. CSAUP event 03/02 AKA Texas Independence Day
2. Run Ranger Run signups

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA:
PAX: F150, Icebox, Oatmeal, Sally
QIC: Coach K

AO: Glencoe
F3 DISCLAIMER & WELCOME: Given, with sass

Attendance Rankings:
Tied for 1st: F150, Icebox, Oatmeal, Sally, YHC
Tied for Last: AlrightAlright, et. al.

WARM-O-RAMA:
SSH x20
IST x19 (this was the end of any theme)
Cotton Pickers and OHC x10

THA THANG:
800m run buy-in
As a group, complete 375 reps each of
1. Burpees
2. Box Jumps
3. Derkins
4. Squats with 30lb sandbag
800m run buy-out

Dirty McDeuce with Irkens, Claymakers, OHC, OHP

Heels to Heaven x20

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Prayed that we don’t decide who or what we need to be this year, but rather let God decide and follow in His path and directions.

MOLESKIN:
PAX were welcomed by the cheerful and vibrant Coach K they know and love. Amid the cries of “New Year, New Me!” on social media from white girls desperate for attention, YHC assured the group that his motto was “New Year, Same Asshole”. Icebox suggested making a goal to be meaner, which is on hold until my next Q.

Some modest mumblechatter during the warm up as YHC threw some jabs at at NYE theme as well as a very blunt and sarcastic disclaimer. PAX were quick to point out being first in the attendance rankings…more so who was not in first. Teasip and Ant Man received call outs per their comments on Band. Whether they were in town is unknown, but the group was out for blood this morning.

No mumblechatter during the beatdown until a strange old man wandered over with his dog and commended us on working out. We gave him a spiel mid Claymakers as a couple PAX held the position through the conversation. It made the military in me so proud. The guy expects to see us out on Tuesdays going forward, but his current mental state is up for debate calling us “cats” amid his departure.

We rounded out the beatdown with the COT where Oatmeal decided to start the count counterclockwise. He was subsequently chided by YHC for triggering his OCD and we started the count over. This was to no one’s surprise as apparently nothing YHC does surprises anyone anymore. YHC made a comment about good health for current and future F3 babies followed up with “if you haven’t had a baby yet you’re behind”, which left Sally and YHC in an awkward predicament.

Talks continued by the truck, where Oatmeal and F150 talked about the joys of owning homes. Nothing says grumpy old men quite like 5 PAX collectively complaining about property taxes, unpaved roads, and home maintenance.

All that to say, we started off 2019 right and missed those who couldn’t join us. Hope to be out with y’all for another year.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Run, Ranger, Run signups – talk to Oatmeal
2. Q source will be held Wednesday nights and Fridays at lunch

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA:
PAX: Sally, Rump Roast
QIC: Coach K

AO: Glencoe Park
F3 DISCLAIMER & WELCOME: Given after PAX made snide comment despite them being regulars

WARM-O-RAMA:
SSH x29
IST x24
Cotton Pickers x12

THA THANG:
Slowsey to the endzone.
Wind sprints for 100yds, 12 merkins, 12 WWII SUs x6
Duck walk 50yds, 12 merkins, Bernie Sanders 50yds, 12 WWII SUs x6

Mosey to tennis court for 4 corners: Gorilla Squats, T-Merkins, WWII SUs, and Carolina Drydocks. 6 reps each for 4 laps

Mosey back to endzone for more wind sprints, merkins, and WWII SUs

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Prayers for those traveling. Good health for all, friends, and families.

MOLESKIN:
*Cue overdramatic NMM* YHC was admittedly a little bitter when Chairman’s birthday was recognized earlier that morning, but Podcast and YHC were left out. It made the workout worse by extending the distance of the sprints. PAX were not thrilled to find out the omission was fixed 3 minutes after the workout was over. False start on YHC.

PAX recognized Podcast’s birthday with the SSH and YHC’s throughout the rest of the Q. YHC stole the birthday sprints from another PAX who did it last year and thus absolved himself of responsibility for the idea. Granted, YHC’s youth kept the quantity low.

PAX were very concerned when YHC literally walked from the flag to the end zone in true “death march” fashion. Rump Roast was given the option to modify the distance of running, but he was with the pack the entire workout – something he couldn’t’ve done a mere two months ago. Though the rest of the PAX appreciated his comments towards YHC the entire morning.

Sally called out YHC for not being creative with the sprints, so YHC added the 4 corners in the middle of the sprints for an extra dose of 6×4 OCD. Albeit, after the first few rounds of sprints mumblechatter desisted.

As promised, cookies were provided much to the enjoyment of the PAX after a spiteful beatdown. Merry Christmas everyone.

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA:
PAX: Aaarrrggghhh, Oatmeal, Chairman Mao, Ina, AlrightAlright, Teasip
QIC: Coach K

AO: Burleson Park
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER: Given.

WARM-O-RAMA:
SSH x20 IC
IST x20 IC

THA THANG:
Two teams each carry a 50 lb ruck sack, which can’t be dropped/set down. One PAX runs towards the first station while other PAX complete a BLIMPS before catching up. PAX complete station before moving on to the next. First team back wins.
1. Parking Deck – Pass bag up the stairs. After passing run up to the top of the line. Once at the top, run down and complete 30 step ups with the bag.
2. Main Quad – Jacob’s ladder with 7 gorilla squats and 1 t-merkin
3. Stadium – Full stadium run
4. Burleson Park – 30 pull-ups

Dirty McDeuce:
Irkens x12, OHD Claps x12, Dirkens x12, Dips x12

3 rounds with Paint the Lines in between

MOLESKIN:
Flashback to Friday night where Teasip and Special Sauce (notably absent this morning) thought an extra glass of whiskey and a jello shot would do YHC in. Unfortunately, that was not the case and the Q proceeded as planned despite being short PAX. Teasip and AlrightAlright spent a portion of the HH discussing YHC’s attitude/aggressiveness likening me to a bear who’s always angry and will attack when provoked. PAX were quick to throw out specific examples, the most notable being the incident with Gold Digger way back when. Attempts to defend myself were nullified given the attitude prevalent this morning.

PAX were extremely rowdy this morning, and YHC couldn’t even give directions for the competition. After the bear came out, YHC moved on with incomplete instructions. Ironically, PAX later were confused and complained about not knowing what was going on. Had they merely listened, it wouldn’t’ve been an issue…Ina was glad someone could empathize with how he feels around his students leading us to yell “Chop ‘Em!” throughout the rest of the morning.

To no one’s surprise, AlrightAlright jumped right into the competitive spirit, and the argument can be made that he yelled at Aaarrrggghhh and YHC more than I did. The Q was designed to keep teams together, which Harrison Bergeroned his running advantage. He was not happy about this and let it be known. The competition was neck and neck until the end when Chairman Mao took off with the ruck sack back to Burleson giving his team a sizable advantage that could not be overcome. Thus, Chairman Mao, Oatmeal, Ina, and Teasip were the victors by about 30 seconds.

PAX wanted Bubba’s after finishing the race early but being the bear that YHC is, led PAX through a Dirty McDeuce, which was filled with some interesting mumblechatter. PAX were discussing the best way to free up time for working out when you have a newborn to which Oatmeal explained that “breastfeeding at night is the way to go”. The kid talks continued, and AA mentioned a 43 year old with 4 boys under the age of 3 (two sets of twins). YHC forgets who, but someone announced that the dad must have “Phillip Rivers-like sperm”. We wrapped up with some Mary and about 15 minutes of announcements because AA apparently didn’t get enough chatter in during the workout.

5 PAX met up at Bubba’s, among which was Ina who YHC can’t recall ever seeing at coffeteria before. Most of the talks centered around NBA players and AA’s hatred of UNC. He made the bold statement that if he was in an elevator with Tyler Hansborough and Bin Laden and had two bullets he’d shoot Hansborough twice. Hard not to be jealous when your best tournament run ended with a blowout from Ohio State back in ’62. Most importantly though, the Mavs aren’t looking too shabby this year currently in 7th in the West.

As previously mentioned, the team event forced people to stick together, which did limit certain people’s advantages. Nevertheless, we were in it together and came up with creative ways to help each other out. Both teams figured out that during pull-ups, one PAX could hold the weight up while the third lifted the PAX from the bottom. The stadium run could also be assisted by having a PAX immediately following the leader with bomb and hold it up for them. (Insert cheesy line about it being a metaphor for helping others with their burdens that might be weighing them down, etc, etc).

In the off chance you’re still reading, I’d like to clarify that yes I’m always pissed and irritable, but it’s never personal. It’s one of my flaws that I have yet to overcome. I thoroughly enjoy working out with y’all even if my demeanor, tone, words don’t necessarily reflect it.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. F150 posted Venmo and Paypal information to help cover the cost of the website. Everyone is encouraged to chip in $5.

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA:
PAX: Mile High, Sally, Ina, AlrightAlright
QIC: DJ Kay (Coach K and Icebox)

AO: Burleson Park
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER: Given.

WARM-O-RAMA:
SSH x25 IC
ISS x25 IC
Cotton Pickers x10 IC

THA THANG: Coach
Dora with Pull Ups, LBCs, and Squats. Other PAX runs short lap around tennis court

THA THANG: Mr. DJ
Mosey to Garage, Bear Crawl up a ramp and Crab Walk Down. 10 lunges

Three’s Company: One PAX starts on level 4 the other two on level 1. One PAX does Dips and one PAX does rugby sit-ups while third PAX runs up stairs to switch with PAX who then runs down and repeato. After two rounds switch to t-merkins and superman

Mary:
Uptown Crunch

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
YHC encourage everyone to listen to the 43 feet podcast and AlrightAlright added that it is best to start from episode 1. YHC then offered prayer expressing thanks for a group that builds leadership among men and requested that we remain humble and that our pursuits are for selfless self-improvement.

MOLESKIN:
6 PAX on a gloomy Friday for one of YHCs Qs was a Christmas miracle and I teared up a bit. Icebox texted YHC about sharing the Q and YHC was happy to oblige, so PAX I’m sure were pleasantly surprised at the Q change.

The wind was a bit harsher than anticipated, but PAX stuck it out through the Dora. Not too much mumblechatter throughout the day. Ina and AlrightAlright took it easy enough at the office party last night and were able to join us. Sally and Mile High continuing to have strong showings each week, which is good to see.

Icebox and YHC took to Bubba’s for an impromptu coffeteria. Maverick is going through puberty, YHC got a tramp stamp at junior prom, cyber Monday is the time to do pre-baby shopping, birthing classes are weird, USPS sucks. We covered it all. Safe travels to Icebox and anyone else traveling this weekend.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Happy Hour tonight at 0530 at Inwood Tavern. Wives, SOs invited.
2. Take it easy at HH for the competition tomorrow morning
3. F150 posted Venmo and Paypal information to help cover the cost of the website. Everyone is encouraged to chip in $5.

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA:
PAX: Sally, Brodie the Dog
QIC: Coach K

AO: Caruth

WARM-O-RAMA:
SSH, IST, and Cotton Pickers x20 each

THA THANG:
Paint the Lines (4 courts)
24 Squats, 12 WWII SUs, 24 Merkins
Suicide
Repeato x5
Paint the Lines (4 courts)

Jacob’s Ladder across soccer field with 5 burpees and dips in increments of  5 

MOLESKIN:
Sally and YHC continuing our Sunday Special at Caruth this cold and miserable morning. Same old chit-chat, but we took a small break to hang out with our special guest, Brodie, an 11-month german shepherd. I know Sunday’s are most people’s one day to relax, but if you can make it out, it’s a great way to get up and moving before church. And you can always do like me and take that post-church nap. 

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA:
PAX: Chairman Mao, Ina, Oatmeal, Sally, F150, Teasip, Special Sauce
QIC: Coach K

AO: Everywhere; Distance Covered: ~4.5 miles

WARM-O-RAMA:
SSH and IST x20 each

THA THANG:
PAX split into teams of 2 for an Amazing Race themed Q across SMU’s campus. Each team was briefed with a map as well as cards detailing exercises, points, rules, etc (see pics). There were 6 stages (locations) each with its own challenge, roadblock, and potential detour. Roadblocks were to be completed by one (and only one) PAX before completing the challenge at each stage. Some stages had a detour, which meant there were 2 challenges from which to choose and split amongst the two PAX. Points were awarded for completing individual stages as well as completing multiple stages.

Most Points: Team Chairman Mao and F150
Fastest Lap: Team Special K (Special Sauce and Coach K)

MOLESKIN:
We started off hot this morning when people inquired about AlrightAlright‘s whereabouts, and Special Sauce promptly (and innocently) replied with “seeing his girlfriend in Orlando”. Apparently AA broke the golden rule of never having your wife and side chick in the same city (Mrs. AA if you’re out there, your husband does not have a side chick). Immediately after, some comments were spread about Icebox‘s absence despite his big talk for Team Cinnamon Roll. He later texted saying he slept through his alarm…a likely story.

PAX jumped on board quickly with the idea of the Q even trying to rush the start time a bit. It became clear early on there was a strategy to the race. Two teams stuck by base camp and started there, while the other two teams went off towards La Madeleine to get the far stages out of the way. Passing teams throughout the day resulted in some nice mumblechatter, jokes, and threats as I mentioned that sabotage was 100% permissible – especially with Sally and Oatmeal who were on our tails the entire first lap.

Back at base camp, PAX started counting steps, calories, and what not. When exactly YHC turned into a runner’s Q is a mystery, but all PAX confirmed 4.5 miles on the day with the exception of Teasip who noted that he got home after midnight and so he had an additional .3 miles from whatever adventures he was on. T-claps for showing up in spite of that though.

We made our way to Bubba’s where Teasip and I ran into who we think was Aaarrrggghhh in the drive-thru but with an accent thicker than molasses, which threw both of us off. We tried to convince him to come in but were rejected. Inside, we talked through our most interesting office holiday party stories/fiascoes as well as Sauce losing Kareem Hunt in Fantasy. Oatmeal took a jab at moonshiners, which cut a little too close for home for some of us. Teasip took the Chairman Special to a new level by adding a slice of Pecan Pie to the mix, which we’re all certain was leftover from Thanksgiving the prior week. PAX rolled out content in preparation for a big day of football.

INSERTCIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Unfortunately I don’t have the omniscience to speak about Second F that happened with other teams, but Team Special K chatted it up the entire time. Whether Special Sauce has had enough of YHC is up for debate, but it was fun for me at least.

The point of the Q was to get people to work together, talk, and ultimately have a good time in the spirit of friendly competition. Roadblocks required teams to pick and choose which PAX suffered a bit more at each stage. For Team Special K, my PIC picked up extra burpees because of my hand and made sure I was comfortable with the amount of running throughout the morning. We’ve all been pushing the idea of picking each other up here recently, so this was the inspiration for the Q: walk alongside your brothers, pick ’em up when they need it, and reach out when you need it.

Given PAX reviews, this Q will definitely make a comeback at some point but probably bigger, better, and longer for those dedicated.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Happy Hour on December 14th. As much as y’all hate Ozonas, no one has suggested a suitable alternative

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