The QIC arrived at the Trojan at ~ 5:20 AM and waited in expectation of the PAX arrivals. A car drove up the lane at ~ 5:25 and YHC thought “here is the first PAX”; but alas it turned into another parking lot and was someone coming to walk their dog. Minutes passed and the start time of the workout was imminent. YHC contemplated how parnerkins would be done solo; it was a quandary. However, fortunately this did not have to be solved today because in rapid succession, 3 vehicles drove up and 3 PAX posted without a minute to spare. A quick disclaimer was delivered.
Warm-a-Rama: Arm Circles, Abe Vigoda, Mountain Climbers, Peter Parkers, Best Stretch Ever, Imperial Walkers, Monkey Humpers
Mumble Chatter ensued on the topic of why the PAX post to F3 workouts. Zena confided that he much prefers the company of unkempt, disheveled PAX on a frigid, dark morning doing merkins on hard, cold asphalt to a warm cozy bed next to his warm, soft M…yeah…YHC wasn’t buying it, but it highlights that F3 workouts are a paradox.
The Thang:
The PAX embarked on a pseudo Griff (run around track; alternate running and then running backwards). We stopped part way to take a break to do a round of ATMs (15 alt shoulder tap, 10 tempo Merkins, 10 fast Merkins) and then continued on to the playground.
Not only do Parnerkins work better with a partner but they are even more ideal when partners are even numbers so we capitalized on Flame’s limited time at the workout and paired off for a round of Parnerkins/Power Merkins (partners both plank; one with legs on others back; take turns doing 10 Merkins each; flapjack). The PAX continued using partners for a round of Hail Marys (15 Dips with legs on planking partner’s back).
The PAX then rallied for the Morning Call (1 PAX calls 5 Squat-ups while remaining do Merkins) before taking a Zombie Walk/Indian Run back to the parking lot where Flame departed to fulfill his mammon responsibilities. The remaining PAX muscled on with a Conveyor Belt (5 Burpees/ 5 Prisoner’s Squats/ 5 Donkey Kicks/ Zig-Zag Hops/ 5 Groiners/ 5 Carolina Dry Docks) with Bear crawls between stations for almost 2 rounds each to conclude the Thang.
Mary: American Hammers, WWI Sit-ups, Planks with a Twist, Starfish Crunches, Never Cross Dolly
COT: Announcements, Praise/Pray Requests, Count-a-Rama, Name-a-Rama, Prayer
So, the take home message from this workout is that partners do make a difference. We can do much more with others than we can do by ourselves. YHC continues to be grateful for the F3 brotherhood.