F3 Knoxville

KEEP GETTING BETTER

AO: the-project
Q: Ocho
PAX: Biohack, Mathlete, Boy George, Flying Dutchman, Munge, Tom Tom, Erector, Rocket, slappy
FNGs: None
COUNT: 10
WARMUP:
14 SSH, 15 tempo squats, 10 tempo merkins, 15 LBAC frontwards, 15 LBAC reverse, 20 seconds to stretch out whatever you want.

THE THANG:
This Q is about accelerating the January Metric. We’re going to get BETTER at the January metric list. Running, Merkins, Core, & Squats.

Mosey to the Bell (explain on the run)
Dora:
Stop 1 – (This is the LONGEST stop. )
Partner A does reps of either: core, merkins, OR squats. Focus on only ONE per location. Core, merkins, or squats.
You can (and should) modify the “style”. (ie diamond merkins, one leg squats, Freddie’s, etc) The goal is simply to not stop, even if you modify.
Partner B runs one lap. When partner B returns, partner A runs and partner B works.
2 laps each.

Stop 2-
>From the bell, mosey to the pond.
At the pond, everyone must get a NEW dance partner.
Choose one of the exercises you didn’t do yet.
A works, B runs.
Laps are now 3 laps each at the pond.

Stop 3 –
Mosey to K25.
At K25 everyone must get a new dance partner.
Choose one of the exercises you haven’t done yet. Do it at the top.
Partner B runs down the hill and back up (intensify with a burpee). 4 laps.

RTF

MARY:
Basilisks, Boxcutters, Heels to Heaven, Freddy Mercuries, Knoxville Cherry Picker (just one).

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Haw Ridge!, Rainbow Falls Ruck, Chainbreakers!

COT:
Scripture: “Put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” – Ephesians 4:22-24

Christian men are called to a life of constant improvement, leaving behind our old selves and embracing the new.
This is not merely a one-time act, but a daily decision to put off our old habits and mindsets and to put on the new, reflecting the image of God in true righteousness and holiness.
The old self, which we are called to put off, refers to our former way of life, corrupted by deceitful desires. These desires can lead us astray, causing us to act in ways that do not align with God’s will.
As men of God, we must recognize and confront these desires, turning away from temptation and towards the path of righteousness. Putting on the new self, created in the likeness of God, means allowing the Holy Spirit to transform our minds and hearts, leading us to live more like Jesus.
This process of renewal begins with a commitment to constant improvement, seeking God’s guidance and direction in every aspect of our lives.

As we strive for constant improvement, remember that this is not a solo endeavor. We are called to support and encourage one another, building each other up in love and accountability. Let us be examples of godly men, walking in the light and reflecting the love and grace of our heavenly Father.

**One practical challenge to KEEP GETTING BETTER: Keep AT LEAST one day on the Q calendar at all times. Commit to leading men in the gloom.**

In conclusion, let us heed the call to put off the old self and put on the new, embracing a life of constant improvement. Let us seek God’s guidance and support one another in this sacred journey, as we grow more like Jesus and reflect His image in our daily lives.

Tuesdays with Eliza

AO: shamruck
Q: Eliza
PAX: Glamper, Commission, Eliza, Fabio (Joe Hamilton), KickFlip, Mailbox, Mermaid, The Situation, I-Beam
FNGs: None
COUNT: 9

THE THANG: Rucked through Gulf Park to CAK and back down Sherril Blvd over to Dutchtown and back
COT: Lean on your F3 brothers and share the hard stuff with them. Be open with your struggles and be willing to listen and help in return.

Just Another Day

AO: dogpound
Q: Madoff
PAX: Lightweight, Earmuffs (Dan Studt), Aladdin
FNGs: None
COUNT: 4

WARMUP:
20 SSH
10 Rockettes
10 tempo squats
15 calf raises
10 Grady corns
Run up the hill

THE THANG:
4 rounds
40 squats
30 BBS
20 merkins
10 burpees
400m run

Dora 3 rounds
Bear crawl up hill and do 10 4-count plank jacks
Partner completed gas pumpers, Georgia cheerleaders, and flutter kicks

MARY: cherry pickers and boat/canoe for 2 min
ANNOUNCEMENTS: escape from haw ridge and planted seed of intentional growth activities.
COT: see your kids and what you teach them like God sees us. Practice patience and love.

Add To

AO: asylum-pm
Q: Piston
PAX: Swimmies (Nathan Chesney), Steam, Abacus, Mo Rocka (Joshua Miller), Drum Major, Glamper, Sparkler, Honeydew, Duggar, Z-Bone, Pele (Jon Lindberg), Brick, Lilydipper, Title IX (Christian Prescott), Piston, 2
FNGs: 1 2
COUNT: 17

WARMUP:
Disclaimer given while holding plank
13 SSH
13 Tempo Squats
13 Tempo Merkins
5 Knox Cherry Pickers
6 Willie Mays Hayes
13 LBAC forward and backward
15 Seal Claps
Take a second to warmup anything necessary
THE THANG:
Each set add one exercise and run approximately 100 meters
5 Burpees
10 Heels to Heaven
20 Merkins
30 Dips/Carolina Dry Docks
40 Freddie Mercury’s
50 Squats
60 LBCs/Undertakers
70 Fire Hydrants (35 each leg)
80 Toe Merkins
MARY: Nope
ANNOUNCEMENTS: See Slack and Brick
COT: ”But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.“
‭‭II Peter‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬-‭9‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

As men, so many times we get stuck “in routine” or “on brand”. We plateau in some area of our lives and that’s where we stay.
Can’t lose that extra 10 lbs
Can’t get that promotion
Can’t connect with my spouse/girlfriend the way I should

But one major aspect I think we miss is changing so we can get those things. To add the missing components to break through that barrier.

It’s the same spiritually. Our text talks about adding things to continue to grow and not to stagnate.

That’s why we do things like F3.

Merkins & Run

AO: juco
Q: Noodles
PAX: Love Shaq, Fetch, Lil’ Spice, Butterknife, Guardrail, Mailbox, Windex, Booster, Lieutenant Dan, Simba, +1 More
FNGs: 3 Lieutenant Dan, Simba, +1 More
COUNT: 12
WARMUP: SSH, Hairy Rockette, Windmills, 8 Count Merkins, Baby Circles
THE THANG: Teams of 2:
– 200x Merkins as a team
– Run .45 Mile
– 150 Merkins
– Run .90 Miles
– 100 Merkins
– Run 1.35 Miles (DNF)
MARY: Flutter Kicks, Planks
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COT:

Mark 1:35
– On the heels of beginning His ministry (healing many the night before), Jesus got up before the day began, went to a desolate place, and prayed.
– With his ministry starting, excitement, much productivity to be had, he left to spend time with His Father. His most productive time.
– When is the last time we’ve went away to be alone with Jesus? Do we have regular times we schedule to pursue the Lord in this way?