F3 Knoxville

4-Corners meets the Fox

THE SCENE: 31 degrees
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER

To everyone’s surprise, I announced that I was not a professional


WARM-O-RAMA:

25 SSH IC

10 Merkins IC

10 SSH IC

10 BBSU OYO
THA-THANG:
Mosey to top parking lot.

4 Corners of Merkins, BBSU, Squat Jumps, and American Hammers. 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1….

We covered between 3-4+ miles this morning. And did Merkins, BBSU, Squat Jumps, and American Hammers.

MARY:
She was a good lady.
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
18 brothers. 2 FNGs- welcome Fur Coat and Pirate!
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
While rucking at Concord Trails a week or so ago, I encountered a fox along the trail. The fox was off in the distance and I did what any badass F3 man would have done- I quickly turned around and thought the fox was going to eat me alive. As I reflected on this, a few thoughts came to mind. First, how many fox attacks do we hear about? Zero. Secondly, we fear many things that are truly not the big of a deal or we can easily overcome. Don’t be afraid of the fox.

MOLESKIN:
Doubtfire locked down two more hood recruits. It was great to have Fur Coat and Pirate out with us this morning. Pfeiffer and Mayberry set the pace on the 4-Corners this morning. The entire PAX pushed it too the limit and it was a fun morning. Now, we eagerly await the “devil’s dandruff” to blanket all of K-town!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Insert information about upcoming events, 2nd or 3rd F opportunities, and any other announcements.

It’s Not About Me or You, It’s About Us

THE SCENE: 20 degrees
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:

25ish SSH IC

10 Merkins IC
THA-THANG:

We started our UTK tour with a mosey to the base of Ayres Hall (2 Lines):

  • 15ish Squats IC
  • 20 BBSU OYO
  • 30 Merkins OYO

Insert 1st “Me” story- Fall 1988, smoking cigarettes as you walk to class really wasn’t as cool as I thought but I was 18. I’m wiser now…

Mosey to top of AH (2 Lines):

  • 15ish Squats IC
  • 20 BBSU OYO
  • 30 Merkins OYO

Mosey to the Torch (2 Lines):

  • 15ish Squats IC
  • 20 BBSU OYO
  • 10 Perfect Merkins OYO

2nd “Me” story: Young Detention mis-read the intentions of a pretty blonde-headed co-ed from Memphis. Asked her out in front of the torch, she looked surprised but said yes. One and done on that date. Live and Learn.

Mosey to the Rock (2 Lines):

Team-building activity on giving the Rock an F3 face lift. PT while the PAX painted and then team photo.

3rd “Me” story- told the PAX about kicking some tail in flag FB on the intramural fields near us back in the day. We were in the midst of a strong playoff run when we got busted for not having any players (maybe 1-2) who were actually attending UTK… At the time, I was a proud 25ish alum making college kids look silly in cleats. Glory days die hard. If you don’t believe me, ask Proton or Tank- they played a huge roll in this historic event.

We made one pit-stop on the way back for some PT and then headed home to AO.

MARY:
Insert information about any additional post-THANG work (if applicable).
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
FNG- Rockport

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
I told “Me” stories as we toured campus. All this to point out that this life is not about me, not about you, it’s about us. We are here to serve and love. The PAX was challenged to live this day for others!

MOLESKIN:
11 brave souls combatted the cold and our pace was brisk from the go. I could tell this crew meant business and wanted to push them hard this frigid winter morning. We covered right at 3 miles. Our FNG came out with a strong shoe game: he was wearing his work/casual date night dress shoes. Impressive stuff and the PAX saw fit to coin him “Rockport”. Not sure the Big Ball was ready for dress shoes. S/O to Pfeiffer and Abort for the pre-workout Ruck with Paulie. Pound for Pound- they are the two baddest mothers in F3 Knoxville. Zygote showed great flexibility moving from leader of the pack to picking up the 6 with ease. It was good prep work for his “Call of Duty” plans for the day. It was a pleasure leading this crew (from the back) this morning!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Insert information about upcoming events, 2nd or 3rd F opportunities, and any other announcements.

Traditions

THE SCENE: 50 and gloomy
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:

35 SSH
THA-THANG:
Loop Course w/ 4 Stations

  • BBSU
  • Merkins
  • Squat Jumps
  • Decline Merkins

10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps. Loop was approximately .6 mile. Rinse and Repeat in full effect.

MARY:

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
27
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Repeat the good things in life. Today’s workout was the exact same format as yesterday’s workout at the Big Ball. Traditions are important this time of year. Keep them. Family and friends are important- Love them.

MOLESKIN: 

The PAX came in strong this morning- ready for the weekend and eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ole Saint Nick. 27 strong pushed their way through the pain. Shoutout to Woodshack for just being Woodshack- settled in with the FNG and brought some BBQ sauce to boot! Shoutout to Zygote. I stole his Q from yesterday- it was a good thing so why not repeat it?

Announcements:

Merry Christmas! For unto us a child was born!

 

6924

The Scene: 70 degrees, hot, muggy, and perfect

F3 Intro and Disclaimer

Warm-O-Rama

SSH x20

Imperial Walkers

10 Burpees OYO

The Thang Mosey: Plank Step-ups (on the curb/CMU)

20 Mosey 1/2 way to soccer field: Merkins & Squats 30 each Mosey: Suicides at the soccer field w/5 burpees/merkins at each stop (50 yard line, 100 yards)

30 Merkins/Squats Mosey to the Gate: BBSU 20 Mosey to the rocks: 30 over head presses, 30 curls, 30 rows, 30 BBSU at the bottom of the hill Mosey to the Hill by AO:

10 deep squats, AKA “Ratchets” 7’s Merkins/BBSU Mosey to lower parking lot: Speed workout – progression sprints Back to AO Ab-o-Rama (dealer’s choice)

American Hammers

LBCs
The Share (BOM):

Life experiences shape us and impact who we are. Why? Not about what you get but what you give. Be salt and light- bring taste and clarity to those around you. Title today was 6924- my experiences at 2509 N. Broadway + 4415 Washington Pike= 6924…

I loved our 3 on 3 team this morning. When you have a smaller group there is nowhere to hide and we stuck together together and made each other better.

Finish

The Scene: 59 degrees, light wind…

F3 Intro and Disclaimer

Warm-O-Rama

SSH x 10

Imperial Walkers x 10

BBAC x 10

The Thang:

DORAS-

100 Burpees

200 LBC

300 Merkins (as partners finish help other groups finish)

ESCALATORS-

10 Burpees

10 Burpees, 20 Squat Jumps

10 Burpees, 20 SJ, 30 Merkins

10 Burpees, 20 SJ, 30 Merkins, 40 Squats

 

11’s-

LBC/Flutter Kicks

Ab-O-Rama

Dealer’s Choice- Marge/Homer, American Hammers, Change the Dial….

The Share (BOM):

FINISH was the word of the day and the topic. Finishing strong takes passion, desire, guts. The PAX was encouraged to finish strong this day, this month… and encouraged that we are not a “finished” product. God is not done with us!