F3 Knoxville

[karns-otb] The 600

AO: karns-otb
Q: Smoked Pickle
PAX: Commission, Leland Robbins (Geiger), Neon, Sawdust, Voodoo, Smoked Pickle
FNGs: None
COUNT: 6

WARMUP: Side straddle hops x 25 in cadence, cherry pickers x 25 in cadence, Michael Phelps
THE THANG: The 600! Station 1- Lunges Right Leg x 25, Pike Merkins x 25. Station 2- Sumo Squats x 25, Merkins x 25. Station 3- Iron Mikes x 25, Chuck Norris Merkins x 25. Station 4- Alternating Side Squats x 25, Diamond Merkins x 25. Station 5- Lunges Left Leg x 25, Merkin Pulses x 25. Station 6- Squat Pulses x 25, Stagger Merkins x 25. x2!
MARY:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COT: He Saves Us

Cards beat down

AO: juco
Q: Fetch
PAX: jeff, Love Shaq, Booster, Dart Gun, Guardrail, @simba
FNGs: None
COUNT: 11

WARMUP: SSH, TEMPO SQUATS, CHERRY PICKERS, 20 4COUNT BABYARMCIRCLES FORWARD, 20 4COUNT BABYARMCIRCLES BACKWARDS, 20 4COUNT SEAL CLAPS, 20 4COUNT OVERHEAD CLAPS
THE THANG: MOSEY TO CMU PILE, Partner up.
Draw a card. Number is # of reps, color is multiplier, suit is the exercise.
After the exercise, take a lap
Alternate drawing the card, and help your partner if you finish first.
Black is X5, Red is X10, Ace is 1, Facecards are 10
Spade: BBS
Clubs: Merkin
Diamond: Squat
Hearts: Lunges (both legs is 1)

MARY: RING OF FIRE, FLUTTER KICKS, JLO’S, SUPERMANS
ANNOUNCEMENTS: NONE
COT: COT: Listening/Hearing
At a men’s get to together at church this week, the focus was on listening.
How fruitful is your listening. With your wife, kids, at work, family, and with the Lord. Are you listening in order to get your next word in? Are you thinking about what you’re going to say rather than really listening? Are you focused on you or on the one speaking and what they are saying?

”But those that were sown on the good soil are the ones who hear the word and accept it and bear fruit, thirtyfold and sixtyfold and a hundredfold.”“
‭‭Mark‬ ‭4‬:‭20‬ ‭ESV‬‬
bible.com/bible/59/mrk.4.20.ESV

The exercise at church was to partner up, and one person just speak for 5 minutes, and the other listen, with no words the whole time. The topic was to discuss a challenge/issue we are dealing with and also to share a hope and prayer that we have. He got this from someone else, and in their exercise, the challenge was for 20 minutes.
I’ve not done it yet, and I’ll accept some accountability here, but I want to do this exercise, or some variation with my wife. Talking and being focused on listening is something we need to improve, so I’ll encourage you to do the same with your wife or someone else in your life.

Skate Park 180

AO: thequacken
Q: vanilla
PAX: FixerUpper, Z-Pack, Wedding Singer, vanilla
FNGs: None
COUNT: 4

WARMUP: Abe Vigodas, Imperial Walkers, Arm Circles, Squat and Reach, Willie Mays Hayes, SSH
THE THANG: Began with Flower by Moby (Bring Sally Up) FixerUpper made it the whole song and earned respect.
Mosey to Fountain City Skate park, 10 exercises 18 reps
18 Burpees
18 AmHam (4 ct)
18 Rows
18 Flutter Kicks (4 ct)
18 Dips
18 Pickle Pounders
18 Box Jumps
18 LBCs (4 ct)
18 Merkins
18 V Ups

MARY: Bus Drivers, Rainbows, Planks and Hello Dollys
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COT: Make every moment matter.

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.