[cowbell] Q forgot his kettlebell

AO: cowbell
Q: Hatchet
PAX: Rain Man, Blue Screen of DEATH, Falcon, Tanyatine-Tim Braun, Recalc- Keith Balaniz, Daniel Kibarian, Tron, Hatchet, Zinfandel, Dasher – Jeff Green, Gerber, Loafer, Spitz, Jim Long-Bypass
FNGs: None
COUNT: 14
Ever since I joined F3 Waxhaw, I was regularly told that the “real” workout happened at cowbell. So, I did what I should’ve done, I stayed away and never went. I’ve lifted and ran short bursts since I was young. But cardio and running far (more than 1/2 mile), has always been my kryptonite. I HATE it. I hated the fact that I avoided the challenge, because I have always been one that runs toward the challenge. But, a few years ago, I started to soften up. However, F3 Waxhaw is slowly bringing back the old Linc Dawg, the one that runs straight towards the challenge and conquers. I do have a ways to go, but it feels good when I get to let that dawg out.

So, I finally went to cowbell for the first time about a year ago. I can’t confirm or deny that it’s the toughest Wednesday AO, but I can confidently say that my Chevy Trucks hat collects more sweat at the Pet Smart in Wesley Chapel, than it does anywhere else.

Storytelling was at a minimum today, as I had to save most of my oxygen for the workout. So, the boys didn’t get to hear about me throwing Ric Flair’s son into a trash can on dollar draft night, or getting thrown out of Mike Wallace’s house for talking dirty to his wife (to be fair, I didn’t know she was married, also, judging by the things she was saying back to me, she didn’t know she was married either😳). But hey, that’s just more stories to tell in the future.

Much respect to Dasher – Jeff Green for taking his gloves off when he saw that mine were off. I like it. Whenever I meet groups of people, I like to keep my eye out and find out who is the alpha, or one of the alphas. My dad is a top shelf Alpha dog at its finest, so I know one when I see one. F3 Waxhaw is home to a lot of alpha dogs, but I only have time to talk about one today. Last November, I was celebrating my 14 year sobriety anniversary, so I was in a reflective mood. I posted at Cutty as Dasher – Jeff Green was fresh off the “Grow Ruck” event. He shared passionate words in COT and I was impressed with his passion, leadership, and the way he led by example. He possessed the leadership “juice” that many desire, but few attain. My respect is very hard to earn, but Dasher – Jeff Green earned it that day. I respect a ton of you other guys too, so don’t get sad. But, as I said earlier, I only have time for one today.

When I first heard about F3, I thought it was the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard of and for idiots. But here I am a few years later benefiting from the discipline and accountability that it’s re-introduced in my life. That makes me a better man. I like the F3 motto : “we will not leave any man behind, and we will not leave any man where we find him.” I’ve been saying the redneck version of that in my speaking for years, which is: “It’s OK not to be OK, but it’s not OK to stay that way.” I like the F3 motto better. F3 Waxhaw has positively impacted my life and I hope that I’ve positively impacted F3 Waxhaw in some small way, and will continue to strive for that. Thanks for the push Dasher – Jeff Green. I stepped out of my comfort zone to Q today and who knows what’s next, Swarm, Pursuit……..how about we just take it one day at a time.

OH YEAH-WE WORKED OUT TODAY TOO. ENOUGH WITH THIS SOFT AND MUSHY CRAP. MAN, I REALLY HOPE DASHER DOESN’T READ THOSE GOOD WORDS ABOUT HIM. I’D NEVER LIVE IT DOWN.

HERE’S THE THANG

-The Q rolled up on time but the idiot didn’t have a kettlebell………FOR A KETTLEBELL WORKOUT.

-We started with a decent mosey. The Q stayed out front to show off but it appeared that he quickly ran out of gas.

-We stretched. Then we took our kettlebells to the middle for what the Q thought was a simple four corners and repeato. 10 squats in the middle, 25X calf raises, rows, squats with kettle bell, Romanian dead lift, in each corner. REPEATO with 5 burpees in the middle with 25x curls, tris, chest press, overhead press (I think). The pax complained about doing “too many” squats. The Q was not surprised though. It was VERY easy to tell that the ones who were whining, OBVIOUSLY skipped most leg days.

-The pax seemed very confused throughout the four corners. Which the Q thought was strange, because he had recently led a similar workout with elementary aged kids from the Dominican Republic. They couldn’t speak English, and they still asked less questions than the pax did this morning.

-Line up in parking lot: 25X curls, tris, skull crushers, chest press. Sprint when done. REPEATO same thing but 10X.

-Head to the wall for presses and balls to the wall. Dasher kept telling the Q to get lower. But the Q knew he had to stay at least 9.5-10 inches off the ground so his third leg wouldn’t get stepped on. Dasher didn’t understand. No surprise there.

-End with sprints.

Good push fellas. Thanks for letting me Q today. I’m always open to any feedback. Keep pushing me. Keep challenging me. Keep talking trash. I love it.

In COT we lifted up health concerns and other concerns from the pax. All very important matters that it was an honor to pray for.
Q TOOK US OUT.