09/13/2021 - The Outpost - “Eat a Peach” In Memory of Sean McCarthy…My Brother
AO: The Outpost
When: 09/13/2021
PAX:
Number of Pax: 17
Pax Names: Bassmaster, Bean Counter, Bob Ross, Cousin Eddie, Crab Legs, Crop Duster, FIB, HH Gregg, Rhinestone, Sam Walton, Snoop-A-Loop, Sparkler, Tailspin, Toadstool, Trailer Park, Uncle Rico,
DR Names:
Number of FNGS:
FNG Names:
QIC: Blues Clues
Introduction
Had a rough night of sleep planning to dedicate today’s workout to my brother Sean who recently passed. that said, we all know when that alarm goes off in the morning, the HIM’s of F3 rise to the sound because they know a number of their other brothers, are planning to rise with them…
I’m grateful for the 17 HIM’s that went out of their way to show up and not only get a beat down in, but to support each other today and every day. This is F3.
Warm-O-Rama
SSH x15
Arm Circles x10 (F/B)
Tappy Taps x10
Mosey to grassy knoll by sprinklers to the East
The Thang
Thang 1 BEAR Down (10 Min)
- 10 Burpees – Bear Crawl 10 Yards (Rinse & Repeat 5 times for a total of 50 Burpees)
- 3 Burpees (Sean died at age 53)
NOTE: If you’re wondering if the sprinklers come on at about 5:20am on Monday’s…they do. Felt great to be alive today gentlemen.
Thang 2 GET Down (20 Min AMRAP)
Pearls on a string…mix of coupon exercises at station 1, run about 40 yards to non-coupon exercises at station 2.
- Station 1
- 10 Blockees
- 30 OH Press
- 50 Bent Over Row
- 70 Curls
- 90 Chest Press
- Station 2
- 20 Caroline Dry Docks
- 40 Air Squats
- 60 Merkins
- 80 Mountain Climbers
- 100 SSH
Thang #3 – Another Brick in the Wall (5 Min)
Dora
- Partner 1 – Upright/Wall Merkin
- Partner 2 – 5 Playground Pull-ups
Finished with “Melissa” to replace Mary today. (Melissa is Sean’s youngest daughter who just had his only grandchild, Adelynn.)
- Tight Circle at Flags, American Hammers passing one 10lb medicine ball clockwise, counter clockwise to finish.
- 1 Minute Plank to Recover, Recover.
Circle of Trust
“Eat a Peach”
This was something my brother used to often say. It comes from the title of the Allman Brother’s 1972 album yet there’s more to it.
Eating a peach to some means to seize an opportunity, to do something difficult and/or to live life to the fullest. Eating a peach metaphorically takes risk. It can be spontaneous, unplanned, messy, awkwardly fuzzy, juices-ruining-your-shirt kind of experience. Yet it can also be something super sweet, memorable, and enjoyable with each bite. You get to choose.
My brother Sean was a good man. He loved Chicago, the BEARS, art itself, our family, friends, his two beautiful daughters Samantha and Melissa, his granddaughter and of course blues and classic rock. Notably Stevie Ray Vaughan, Pink Floyd, and The Allman Brothers Band to name a few.
He was far from perfect but that’s what made him unique. Like many of us he went through challenges however he leaves us with the reminder to do one thing…
“Eat a Peach”
I’m not saying to take unnecessary risks, I’m saying to experience life, don’t over think things, enjoy things not matter how good or bad they might be. You get to choose.
Lastly…Sean became a grand father in May and there’s only one picture of him and his grand daughter Adelynn. Just one.
We never know gentleman when we might get that one chance, that one opportunity, that one shot to experience in life. You get to choose. And yet, sometimes you don’t.
So make the most of it and once again, in memory of my brother Sean…
“Eat a Peach”
I’m very thankful for the PAX that came out today or sent messages in support. Thank you so much.
Prayers and RIP my brother.
Naked Man Moleskin
Today’s Playlist:
Shine On – Pink Floyd
Welcome to the Machine – Pink Floyd
Voodoo Child – Stevie Ray Vaughan
Goin’ down – Stevie Ray Vaughan
Southbound – Allman Brothers Band
Whipping Post – Allman Brothers Band
Run Like Hell – Pink Floyd
La Grange – ZZ Top
Jesus Just Left Chicago – ZZ Top
Crossroads – Cream
What Kind of Woman Is This – Buddy Guy
Midnight Train – Buddy Guy
In the Flesh – Pink Floyd
Another Brick in the Wall – Pink Floyd
Melissa – Allman Brothers Band