03/06/2021 - Dark Tower - O’Nacho and McAladdin’s early St. Patrick’s Day Party, Tire Throwing, and Chili Cook Off Extravaganza
AO: Dark Tower
When: 03/06/2021
PAX:
Number of Pax: 16
Pax Names: Aladdin, Baby Hands, Bjorn, Buttermaker, Dingo, Disclaimer, Harbaugh, Moonlight, One Bar, Radio Flyer, Ronda Rousey, Snart, Sun Devil, The Wedding Planner, Thumb Drive, Townie,
DR Names: N/A
Number of FNGS: 0
FNG Names: N/A
QIC: Nacho Libre
Introduction
O’Nacho Libre and McAladdin formally invited one and all to an early St. Patrick’s Day Party, Tire Throwing Competition and Chili Cook Off*. The Irish are famous for fightin’, drinkin’, singin’, and fightin’ some more. We promised at least 3 out of 4 but turns out we actually were able to knock out all 4 today! The weather was perfect at 6:30 nearly 40 degrees and the sun was shining. The English never showed so instead of throwing them at the invading hoards we just used them to exercise instead. The plan was to focus on strength but still give HIMS the chance to run if they want. Not so sure I gave people as much of a choice as I had expected. We had 1 full hour of Irish music blasting. Ever try to find 60 minutes of Irish music you would want to workout to? Yeah, I wouldn’t recommend it either.
*Chili Cook Off was cancelled due to time constraints.
Warm-O-Rama
Motivators from 6, 15 Abe Vigota’s, 15 Tappy Taps, and arm circles forward/backward
The Thang
Thang 1 – Nacho Libre Fit Test
You have 4 minutes to finish 25 reps of 4 exercises. The goal is to use form so good that Mugsy won’t tell you that you suck. I’m not sure any of us accomplished that level of mastery but I saw some good stuff regardless.
25 Merkins, 25 Thrusters, 25 Overhead Press, 25 Curls
Thang 2 – Tower Ladder and Run Run Run
Everyone partnered up but this was not to be random. Pick someone who you can push and who can push you. If you want to sprint, pick a gazelle. If you want to knock out reps, pick a worker. If you want to focus on form, pick a douche bag.
Mosey over to the bridge. 5 exercises, 5 reps each, take a mosey with length of your choice. Each time you return, you add 5 more reps. We got through 4 rounds.
Exercises – Merkins, Single leg dead lift (5 per leg), Squats, Overhead press, Pull-ups (we started at 2 and added 2 each round)
Mosey over to the steps at the Tower. 5 exercises, 5 reps each, run up over the hill to the flags and back. Each time you return, add 5 more reps. We got through 3 rounds.
Exercises – Bulgarian split squats (5 per leg), Lunges (5 per leg), Dips, Curls, and Penny Pinchers (we started at 2 and added 2 each round)
Tire Throwing Regional Championship – Results in the Naked Man Moleskin below. SPOILER ALERT – This was the single best group of throwers we have had from top to bottom at any AO.
Circle of Trust
Since this is an early St. Patrick’s Day Q, thought this quote was fitting. “We are a vibrant 1st world county with a 3rd world memory” – former Irish President McAleese
Isn’t that what we should all strive to be? Unless you are named Rockefeller or Vanderbilt, you or someone in your not too distant past has had to struggle and grind to get you to where you are today. Keep that humility and appreciate what you have.
I leave you with a quote from my M:
“F3 is the best thing thing to happen to you since meeting me.” Ain’t that the f*ckin’ truth.
Naked Man Moleskin
Today had the feel of a party from the time we showed up until the time we left. Hammering back Guinness in the parking lot afterwards might have helped.
Watching the partnering up of HIMS was interesting to say the least:
- Dingo and Thumb drive working together was by far the best visual of the day. They ran past this older couple and I watched them do a sitcom style double take. For those that don’t know these two, let me paint a quick picture. Of all the PAX in attendance, Dingo and Thumb drive have the biggest discrepancy in height, age, and complexion. That’s what F3 is all about!
- Ronda Rousey and Baby Hands eyed each other like a couple of young lions wanting to take control of the pride. It was like watching a national geographic documentary.
- Snart told me he was happy with his choice of partners but having run with Bjorn before I’m not so sure I believe him.
- Sun Devil and Harbaugh were pushing each other that gave me the chills. They were counting reps together and pushing each other hard. That is what I was going for with this Q.
- Buttermaker and Townie paired off which made me instantly jealous. If I could pick any two neighbors on earth, I think they would go 1 and 2.
- No one worked as hard as Radio Flyer today. NO ONE! Having that pure ball of energy Aladdin as your partner might have had a little to do with it. Aladdin rules.
Here are some other highlights:
- What is Harbaugh’s deal? If you told me he medaled in the Olympics, I wouldn’t be surprised at all. He’s got a crazy athleticism and I’m glad he paired with that stud Sun Devil today.
- Wedding Planner and Disclaimer just did their work quietly like pros. Moonlight did his work like a pro while making fun of me half the time. I prefer the former.
- “Hey Bjorn, you want a beer?” “Oh, I can’t. I have to be on a ladder today.” “Come on, have a beer.” “Ok, I’ll also take the left overs” You really have to sell Bjorn on a good time.
Tire Throwing Championship:
With a number of Regional Champions looking on, their were some unbelievable performances! Sun Devil just squeaked by Moonlight as Bjorn finished with a valid 3rd place finish. Ronda faulted and was not happy about his place.
Congratulations to Sun Devil, Buttermaker, Blues Clues, Blue Prints, Baby Hands, 1 Bar, and Patchouli. Moonlight and Mr. Belding will also be invited to compete for the F3 Championship as at large bids for their terrific 2nd place finishes. Finals are TBD but details will follow next week.
I almost forgot! Congratulations Dingo on his first 6 pack!