F3 Knoxville

Author: P-Nut

Hunger Games at The Asylum

THE SCENE
78 and muggy

F3 Welcome and Disclaimer

THE THANG
COP
SSH                      ICx20
Imperial Walker     ICx20
Squats                   ICx20
BAC                       ICx20
Reverse BAC        ICx20

The PAX divided into two groups for a little friendly competition.

The Games
Each group had to run the Lakeshore Park loop (2.1 miles) and complete the 14 work stations set up along the route.  While traversing the trail, each group had to carry a 50lb sandbag and a concrete block (concrete masonry unit- CMU).  The only rule…all PAX had to stay together and finish the exercises before running to the next work station on the trail (plank it out- all you quick youngsters).

Group one began the run on the south entrance of the greenway and Group two started on the north entrance.

Work stations consisted of:  bear crawls, sprints around baseball infield, merkins, burpees, starjacks and a climb up Mt. Everest for a squat sequence.  14 stations in all.  Lots of hill work.

The highlight of the competition was when both groups met in the middle of the greenway (1/2 way through) and Edit led the entire group in a round of IC Starjacks.

Group 2 won the HUNGER GAME battle this time around, but I’m guessing that there will be a rematch in the near future.

Once both groups returned to the start point we gathered up to cash out.

Cash Out
Mountain Climbers                                      ICx20
Offset Merkins (left)                                     ICx10
Squats                                                         ICx20
Offset Merkins (right)                                   ICx10

Abs (Dealer’s Choice)
Box cutters led by Edit                                ICx20
Hello Dolly led by Crawdad                         ICx30
Pac Man led by Land Line                          ICx20 (each leg)
American Hammer led by Slide Rule          ICx20
Pickle Pounders led by Pickle                    ICx15

COT
Count-o-rama, Name-o-rama,

BOM

We will never be satisfied with things of this world (money, cars, health), but with Jesus- we will never want for anything.  John 6:35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whosever believes in me shall never thirst.”

MOLESKIN

I couldn’t believe my eyes.  Vehicle after vehicle rolled in to the AO and it was a legendary line-up.  Many of the original PAX from the Day 1 launch in 2015 were there for a hot and humid beat down.  Mumblechatter was in full swing 15 minutes before the workout began.

Incredible having so many “old timers” out this morning! It was an awesome day at the Asylum.  The best part of the day was when FNG- Snitch- informed the group that Woodshack once posed in his “underwear” for a cover photo for Newsweek magazine. Potential new F3 names for Woodshack are Zoolander and Playboy. Too bad Woodshack was unable to post today…he’ll pay for that information later.

Keep Gus in prayer as he prepares for the BAR exam this month.  Also prayers for Pablo and other memebers of the PAX who are traveling.

Great energy and hype today at the Asylum.

YHC,
P-Nut

An Evening on Route 66

THE SCENE
95 degrees and humid

F3 Welcome and Disclaimer

THE THANG
COP
Side Saddle Hop         ICx15
Imperial Walkers         ICx15
Squat                          ICx15
Calf raises                   ICx15

Mosey to Saturday’s AO spot

Route 66
Burpees (66)
Merkins (66)
Squats (66)
StarJacks (66)

Mosey to baseball fields

Batman Burpees:

3 burpees, followed by pullups until failure, followed by 15 LBC’s
(rinse and repeat 3x)

Mosey to AO

Abs
Hello Dolly      led by Proton

COT
Number off and Name-O-Rama

BOM
1 John 3:16  “By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.”

P-nut prayed us out.

MOLESKIN
The temps were hot but the spirits were high.  Great day of work by the PAX

99 Problems

THE SCENE
79 degrees and gorgeous

Disclaimer given by P-nut

THE THANG
COP
Side Saddle Hop        IC x20
Merkins                       IC x15
Baby Arm Circle          IC x15
Reverse Arm Circle     IC x16
Imperial Walkers          IC x10
Calf Raises                  IC x15
Burpees                       OYO x5

Quick mosey down toward the entrance of Lakeshore Park and quickly back to the AO

99 Problems
99 Starjacks w/ uphill mosey to Asylum parking lot and back
99 Merkins w/ uphill mosey repeat
99 Squats w/ uphill mosey repeat
99 Mountain Climbers w/ uphill mosey repeat
99 Bicycles w/ uphill mosey repeat
99 LBC’s w/ uphill mosey repeat

DORAs w/Battle Buddy:
Alternating 150 yard sprints with 99 squats
Rinse and repeat with 99 Carolina Dry Docks

Ring of Fire
5 merkins, 4 merkins, 3 merkins, 2 merkins and 1 merkins

Ab-O-Rama
Hello Dolly      (Hooker)
Boat-Canoe    (Abscess)
American Hammer (Cap’n Crunch)

COT
Number off and Name-O-Rama

14 PAX embraced the SUCK on a humid June Saturday. Lots of good mumblechatter and energy.

BOM
P-nut read from Galatians 6:2. He encouraged us all to bear one another’s burdens. We all have obstacles and troubles in life, and it’s important to share your burdens with other men. Let’s encourage one another.

P-nut took prayer requests, including Crawdad’s daughter Danielle (strep throat) and prayers for Edit’s safe completion of a triathlon event in Chattanooga this weekend.

MOLESKIN
It was energizing to see Jump Around back in town. We are grateful for two new PAX members (Buc and Kees) for posting three times in their first week with F3 (T-claps). Abscess is back and stronger than ever. Cap’n Crucnh showed all of us up by running 2.5 miles prior to the post. Woodshack invited an FNG (Mirror) and then didn’t post. From henceforth when this situation occurs (invitation extended without the host showing up), we will refer to this as “Woodshacking.”

It was a great, spirited day at the Asylum.

Sand Bag Hill

THE SCENE
80 degrees and cloudy

Welcome and Disclaimer

THE THANG
COP
Side Saddle Hop        ICx20
Squat                          ICx15
Baby Arm Circle        ICx15
Reverse Arm Circle   ICx15
Imperial Walkers      ICx10
Merkins                      ICx10

Grab a Battle Buddy and move to the hill beside the AO; each group has a 50lb sand bag

Sandbag Hill
BB#1 runs up the hill w/ sandbag and does 10 merkins; returns to bottom
BB#2 squats continuously while BB#1 is running

Rinse and repeat 3x

Indian Run to grassy area near Northshore entrance

Pit-stop #1
Carolina Dry Docks ICx10
Ring of Fire with 5 merkins, 4 merkins, 3 merkins, 2 merkins and 1 merkins

Indian Run to coupon pile

Gone in 60 Seconds
Overhead Press         As many as you can in 60 seconds
Weighted Squats       As many as you can in 60 seconds
Merkins                      As many as you can in 60 seconds
Weighted Squats       As many as you can in 60 seconds

Return coupons and run to Pavilion

Pit-stop #2
Dips ICx10
Incline Merkins ICx15

Mosey back to the AO

Ab-O-Rama
Hello Dolly      led by Proton
Boat-Canoe    led by Bookworm
LBC                 led by P-nut
Mountain Climbers   ICx15  led by P-nut

COT
Name-O-Rama

9 PAX came out and did WORK on a muggy Tuesday afternoon. Great, spirited mumblechatter.

BOM
P-nut read from Daniel 3 and told the story of Shadrach, Meshack and Abednego. King Nebuchadnezzar threw them into the fiery furnace because of their faith in God and their refusal to worship any pagan gods. God took care of them and didn’t allow them to be harmed in the fire. P-nut reminded the PAX that God still protects us today from hardship and strife- if we submit AND commit to Him.

P-nut took prayer requests, including Hooker’s uncle and prayers of praise for P-nut’s son, JT (ankle healing).

MOLESKIN
The PAX came ready to sweat. Proton and Woodshack arrived in similar antique Jeeps and matching F3 shirts. The other 7 members of the PAX were instantly reminded that they were in the presence of the West Knoxville “cool kids.” I think that they called one another to match vehicles and outfits.

God loves you and I do too.

Burning Some Goo

THE SCENE
68 degrees and muggy

Welcome and Disclaimer

THE THANG
COP
Side Saddle Hop        ICx20
Baby Arm Circle        ICx15
Reverse Arm Circle   ICx15
Imperial Walkers      ICx10
Merkins                      ICx15

Mosey to Saturday’s AO spot

High Knees                ICx15
Merkins                      ICx15

Mosey to treeline near Lakeshore main entrance; grab a Battle Buddy

DORAS
Alternating sprints to treeline, while partner performs exercises:
100 Merkins
100 BBS
100 Squats
Plank when finished

Mosey to Everest

Planks
Merkins                      ICx15

Sprint up Everest to upper parking lot

Merkins                      ICx15
LBC                            20 OYO
Mountain Climbers     ICx15

Mosey back to the AO; pick up coupons

Gone in 60 Seconds
Overhead Press         As many as you can in 60 seconds
Weighted Squats       As many as you can in 60 seconds
Curls                           As many as you can in 60 seconds
Incline Merkins         As many as you can in 60 seconds

Return coupons; Mosey back to the AO

Abs
Boat-Canoe    led by Ratchet
Hello Dolly      led by Mr. Tumnus

COT
Welcomed and named three new FNG’s…Snapper, Dirt Bag and Cash Back.

BOM
P-nut thanked everyone for coming out into the gloom. Read from 1 Thessalonians 5 and talked about how we can be the “light” and how to avoid “darkness.” Good things happen in the light, and we need to be the light in our homes, community and workplaces.

P-nut prayed us out.

MOLESKIN
The PAX came ready to burn some goo….and the goo was burned. Great mumblechatter and spirit from the PAX.