QIC: Gepetto, Backdraft
PAX (21 – 8 FNG’s): Barney Fife, Biscuit, Lincoln Log, Radio, Kisses (FNG), Opera Ghost, Gamby, Suvee, Mr.Hand (FNG), Ollie, Hans & Franz, Ooze, Waco Kid (FNG), Stop, Drop, & Roll (Chapel Hill), White Wall (FNG), Dugger, Odor Eater (FNG), D3 (FNG), Road Trip, Newt (FNG), Sunbird (FNG)
When Gepetto and I began our journey to FLEXington yesterday, we had no idea that we would be graced with the presence of a couple of Hollywood icons from the 70’s and 80’s. No one knew they were even in our presence, including them. During Name O’ Rama though, it was revealed that both Mr. Hand, Jeff Spicoli’s history teacher from Ridgemont High and the Waco Kid from Blazing Saddles had been with us through our entire Coupon beatdown. We were glad to have them along with 6 other FNG’s, one visiting Pax from Chapel Hill (Booo 😉), and the 13 HIM’s who were back for a 2nd or 3rd week of F3 love.
Now as some of you know, I LOVE the Coupon. I know I don’t look the part but the Coupon and I have a special relationship. I love the rough feel in my gloved hands (give me a break I have sensitive palms), the feeling of it digging into my shoulder, and how it bounces up and down while I am…..HEY! Get your minds out of the gutter! I was going to say bounces up and down while I run with it on my shoulder, ya freaking pervo’s! Anyway, I do like working out with them. Gepetto had the great idea to gift some Coupons to our good friends from FLEXington. Gepetto being a true HIM was good enough to order and pick them up on Friday afternoon. We met up and along with Gepetto’s 2.0, Elmer, we painted the F3 logo on them and loaded them into his pickup truck.
My alarm went off at 4:50 am & as I am laying there questioning my sanity, Gepetto texts me at 4:52 saying he couldn’t sleep and asking if I was ready. Guess I am getting up now. He pulls up 10 minutes later and we were off. I must say, Shillito Park is one of the most versatile AO’s I have had the pleasure of visiting. The possibilities there are unlimited and I look forward to getting back soon. We set the Coupon pyramid out, secured the Ring of Fire, and we were ready to roll! What is the Ring of Fire you ask? Read On…
COP: Side Straddle Hops, Imperial Walkers, Grass Grabbers, Downward dog leg/calf stretches, Cobra (back stretch).
Mosey: After the COP, the Pax took off on a little ½ mile warm up mosey led by YHC. I had the pleasure of running with Stop, Drop, and Roll, a visiting PAX from Chapel Hill. Great guy, loved how he got his F3 name. Ask him when he visits next time. We were greeted at the end of the mosey by the Coupon pyramid on the side of the football field.
Thang 1: Ring of Fire – 20 different exercise stations shaped in a circle. Ten stations were Coupon related; Coupon Squats, Coupon Thrusters, Coupon Swings, American Hammer w/ Coupon, Hand Over Hand Coupon Merkins, Coupon (x2) Standing Farmers Walk, 2 Handed Coupon Shoulder Raises, Coupon Rows, Coupon Dead Lifts, Kneeling Coupon Press, and 10 non- Coupon exercises; Burpee’s, Plank, Heels to Heaven (Hip Lifts), Lunges, Rosalitas, Gas Pumps, Jump Squats, Freddie Mercuries, Big Boy Sit Up, & Al Gores. Each Pax member finds a station to start with, several of the stations had 2 Pax members due to Pax size. 45 seconds on at each station and 15 seconds off to move to the next station & rest. Each Pax member circles the Ring of Fire to complete all 20 stations.
Thang 2: Hill Run with 200 Coupon Curls – We made our way over to the hill on the side of the football field with the Coupons. The Pax Partnered up; Partner 1 began curling with the Coupon while Partner 2 runs to the bottom of the hill and back to the top. Partners switch up, Partner 2 takes over Coupon curls while Partner 1 runs to the bottom of the hill and back to the top. Rinse and repeat until 200 Coupon curls total are completed between the partners.
Thang 3: F3 Ultimate Football – Divide up into even number team’s, shirts and skins, to play ultimate football. No more than 3 steps taken until ball must be passed off to a teammate. If the ball hits the ground both teams drop for 2 burpee’s. I might add, Gepetto divided us up and made our team skins which I contend was a dick move. However, the skins ruled the day with 3 scores to the shirts 1, so suck it Gepetto! ;P
Coupons were carried back to the flags in the parking lot for COT
COT: Intentions were heard and thanks was given for allowing us all the ability to come together and be healthy enough to be out there getting better. I am looking forward to the next time and good luck to the HIM’s of FLEXington! You guys are going to continue to crush it! Backdraft out.
Not sure why you’re worried about going shirtless in that park. Apparently to some out there pants are optional as well.