Mountains, Fountains, and More @ #Flatline!!!

Mountains, Fountains, and More @ #Flatline!!!

QIC: Zuckerberg

Date: 04/24/2018

PAX: Mutton (WD); Bluto; Zima; Palin; Beverly; Hedwig (WB); Swipe; Hazer; ToeTag; Zuck (QIC)

PAX:

Bluto; Zima; Mutton (WD); Palin; Beverly; Hedwig (WB); Swipe; Hazer; ToeTag; Zuck (QIC)

Twas an especially gloomy gloom, but a perfect 10 pax showed up ready to roll, and they did a lot of moving and not a lot of resting @ #Flatline.  This is how it all went down…

THAT THANG:

5:30 – [notice no FNGs] – “Mountain Climbers!!!  Go! Go! Go!” [Disclaimer was given at this time that any time rest or recovery is called or waiting on the ‘six’ – pax is to perform Mountain Climbers AMRAP]

Mosey to top part of Corpening Plaza (for explanation of circuit… mountain climbers while explaining…)

1. Each time, pax will start circuit at lower portion of Corpening Plaza.  Traverse around plaza (Back-pedal – Apollo Creed Right – Sprint – Apollo Creed Left)
2. Upon reaching steps, hop-scotch up both sets of stairs to top portion of Plaza where pax will perform various exercises in reps of 15.
3. Upon completion of Upper Exercises return back to Lower Plaza for Wall Work (20 Wall-Sits w/ Jack-Reachers; 20 Rebound Drills; 20 Donkey Kicks)
4. Restart circuit by traverse around Lower Plaza.
   • Round 1 Upper Exercises: Right Staggered Merkins (right hand in fountain); Right Leg Press; Irkins; Right Leg Suspended Lunge
   • Round 2 Upper Exercises: Left Staggered Merkins; Left Leg Press; Derkins; Left Leg Suspended Lunge
   • Round 3 Upper Exercises: Box Jumps; Dips; Mike Tysons (w/ merkin)

Mosey to Parking Garage

Start at bottom… ‘traverse’ to next level and perform the following exercises at each level: 20 mountain climbers; 15 merkins; 10 hanging reverse crunches; 5 pull-ups  (did 3 full rounds)

Modes of traverse = (1) back-pedal (then exercises); (2) broad jump (then exercises); (3) suicides (then exercises)  [sprint to next level – head to stairs – no exercises)

Mosey to Winston Square Park

Perform exercises at bottom of amphitheater/stairs; broad jump to top; burpees (x3); return to bottom for next round

Exercises included:  Irkins; Derkins; Dips  (Omaha’d from original plan for more exercises, so we could go elsewhere…)

Mosey to Wall in First Pres Parking Lot

Wall-Sits w/ Jack Reachers during explanation. [Pax to traverse parking-lot down-and-back and perform exercise upon return to wall]

1. Back-Pedal (down); Sprint (back); Exercise = Rebound Drill (x20)
2. Apollo Creed (down and back); Exercise = Donkey Kicks (w/ a Jump-Up) (x10)
3. Apollo Creed (down and back); Exercise = Balls-to-the-Wall (until Q calls “on your feet”)

Mary

• LBCs
• LBTT (Toe Touches)

COT

YHC took the pax out… giving thanks to Him for the pax and the encouragement they provide, and that He give us the wisdom to be better men and able to impact our communities in a positive way.  Also, lifted up those who are struggling with and impacted by mental illness (in whatever way).

NMM

• There was mumblechatter early – pointed at YHC’s “attitude”.  Things like, “I think Zuck needs a hug“… “What crawled up into his…?” and things of that nature were the sentiments expressed by the pax.  Who knows if more was said, YHC was in the Q-zone, and couldn’t hear over own labored breathing and fountain water.  [Hugs!]
• When YHC tried to tell the pax they were on “my time, not theirs” – they quickly reminded YHC that it was indeed their time.  True. Nonetheless, they got the point, and they were a hard-working group this morning.
• Truth be told, YHC felt the need to perform with F3WS royalty present, like: @Hedwig (current #Flatline site-Q); @Beverly (founder of #Flatline); and @Bluto (current F3WS Nantan).  I think they were doing some sort of review or audit.  Knowing how much @Bluto loves the rain (especially when there is a parking deck we could have been in), I may get my Q-card revoked.
• YHC planned on doing Mutton-Crunches during Mary, but froze – knowing that @Mutton was present. #StageFright
• Always good to see @Hazer out there getting after it – still going strong after his “Ville-to-Ville” relay race.
• @Zima and @Beverly were often at the front of the group – pushing each other and pushing the pax.  Those dudes are beasts.
• @Swipe was strong and quick, and often right up there with the two dudes mentioned above.
• Question, if @Hedwig frowns, but nobody is there to see it, does he really frown?  I think he never stops smiling.  We need more @Hedwigs in this world.
• Working out with @ToeTag reminds me why I enjoy working out with @ToeTag.  The dude is hilarious.
• All the pax worked their tails off today.  We got wet, but it could have been worse.  Of course, we also could have stayed in a parking deck and been less wet, but that’s neither here nor there.  Also, it was really muggy in the parking deck.
• YHC was bummed that @Thistle wasn’t present after late night Twitter HC, but evidently “nature called”.
• @RootCanal was also mentioned, as there were concerns about doing “hop-scotch” up wet steps and busting teeth – especially with no resident dentist among the pax.  At least we had some ER docs and a Dermatologist.  Always in good hands.
• Also @Grady (from Raleigh or Churham) who had expressed interest via Twitter was a no-show and greatly missed.
• It was, and always is, an honor to lead.  Humbled and encouraged by my fellow pax.  Grateful to be with you all.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• @CheeseSteak has #VQ @ #Conspiracy tomorrow!  Come out and support the VQ!
• @Snooki has Q at #Mayhem tomorrow.  Although, he thinks #Mayhem is at Hanes Park, so… stay tuned for what happens next!
• That said, keep eyes on Twitter for new temporary launch spot for all Hanes Park workouts.  Most are suggesting that they will be launching from the parking lot between Wiley and Reynolds gym.
• New #Flatline site-Q announced on May 8th.  @Hedwig has worn the crown well, but must pass the torch.  Come find out the new #Flatline Site-Q on Tuesday, 5/8.
• W-S Citywide Community Prayer Breakfast, TUE, May 1st.  See @Hazer (and probably others) if interested in attending.  It is not a fundraising event… just a FREE breakfast with 600+ of your neighbors engaging in fellowship and prayer.  Breakfast Buffet begins as early as 6:15am… event starts @ 7:00am.