F3 Knoxville

Category: Asylum AM

Founding AO

Slippery Slippery Steps

THE SCENE: A Deceivingly cold Gloom

F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER

WARM-O-RAMA:

x15 Side straddle hops.

x15 Calf Raises

x10 Forward Lunges

x10 Overhead Arm Pull

x5 Cherry Pickers

THA-THANG:

After warmup, We headed down to the football field, I placed a cardboard piece with 3 sets of two exercises on it at the starting point. The workout continued like this.

  • We ran the track over to the bleachers
  • We ran up and down the bleachers until we got back on the track
  • Once back at starting point we did the first set of two exercises
  • We repeated those steps, progressing through the sets until Recover
  • Tried not to slip and die.

MARY MARY NICE AND HAIRY:
No Mary Needed.

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
My biological father was never very affectionate, he was a good father, he took care of us, gave us nice things, but he never verbalized his love. I think, because God was often to remind us of his love for us, we as humans rely on being told we’re loved, and crave that affection, and not being given it does not lead to healthy mindsets, doubt can arise, and regret from both parties. When my parents passed away, I was lucky enough to be able to tell my Mom I love her before i went to bed, and I was able to hear it back, as well as a book I have with a voice recording. However with Dad, I wasnt as lucky, and I would give so much just to hear him say “I love you.” You’re never guaranteed tomorrow, and you’re never guaranteed another second. Tell your family you love them, it costs nothing, but it’ll pay huge dividends.

When Does Your Name Come Up

THE SCENE: Cloudy with a chance of character building
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER done
WARM-O-RAMA:
SSH, cherry pickers, rockettes, this and thats, twisties, and more SSH
THA-THANG:
Insert information about the workout.

  • Paula Aboul with imperial walkers
  • Ring of Fire merkins and squats
  • Joe Louis / Iron Mikes / Rocky Balboas
  • Obamas and Bernies
  • Lt Dans
  • William Wallace (relay style)
  • Bill Murray
  • Jerry Rice

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
18
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
My wife was selected by KCS to go back to grad school (again!) for more education on literacy.  She’s in her final course, which focuses on mentoring other teachers to become more proficient and effective reading teachers.  Her school had more than one teacher selected for the program, which brings this story to life.  As the professor was describing their final project, and the type of person to look for for this project, she turned to her colleagues, and they all simultaneously said, “Ms. Cooper”.

Then I asked myself the question, “When there is a topic of conversation, when does the room simultaneously say, “David”?  What characteristics and behaviors do I demonstrate that people will immediately associate with me?  I challenge you to consider this question for yourself.  When does your name come up in conversation?

Handicapped Pyramid / Reps and Retribution

THE SCENE: The gloom
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
SSH
Cherry Pickers

Temp Squats
Claps: OH, Front

THA-THANG:

Handicapped Pyramid
5 Burpees
10 Diamond Push-ups
15 Bobby Hurley’s
20 X-Factors
Travel between exercises: Run
Handicap after each pyramid/round: (HIMs behind)x2x(ManMakers)

Reps & Retribution
Reps: 200 Push-ups
Retribution: 50 SSH for breaking form
Finishers call out total, Pax responds w/ rep count
then finisher partners w/ lowest # to contribute.

MARY:
No-time
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Are we living like Stewards or Owners of the time, treasure and talents God has given us?

500+ Side Straddle Hops 4 U

F3 Q: Saturday, February 4th, 2023 

0700 – 0800 

[ The Scene ] 

  • Cold as balls (23 degrees)

[ Welcome/Disclaimer ]

  • Welcome to F3: Fitness – Fellowship – Faith 
  • My name is Steam and I’ll be your Q this morning 
  • A few things before we begin: 
    • I’m not a professional 
    • You’re here on your own volition
    • You know your injuries if you have any so if you need to modify anything we do today feel free to do so, but push yourselves and the men around you. They deserve it and so do you. 
  • FNGs?

It’s cold but you will not regret coming out here and getting better this morning 💪

[ Warm o Rama ] 

  • SSH: 51×4 IC 

[ The Thang ] 

(Mosey to the Pav)

(1) February Metric Workout Prep 

  • 4 rounds 
  • R1
    • 5 pull-ups 
    • 5 incline merkins 
    • 5 BBS
    • Run to the rocks near the gate: 25 rock curls
  • R2
    • 10 pull-ups 
    • 10 incline merkins 
    • 10 BBS
    • Run to the rocks near the gate: 25 ruck curls 
  • R3
    • 15 pull-ups
    • 15 incline merkins 
    • 15 BBS
    • Run to the rocks near the gate: 25 rock curls 
  • R4
    • 20 pull-ups 
    • 20 incline merkins 
    • 20 BBS
    • Run to the rocks near the gate: 25 rock curls

Hold a wall sit in the Pav when done with all 4 rounds 

10-count? Nay. 52×4 SSH? Yay.

(American Indian run to the bottom of Everest – periodically stopping at stop signs for 10 push-ups and 10 squats)

(2) 5s to the stump and back 

  • pavement: man makers 
  • Stump: squats 
  • 4+1

52×4 SSH

Run to the mulch path, and then to the top of the Coliseum.

Run up the mulch path to where you can see the mountains — execute the core 4

  • 25×4 American Hammers
  • 25×4 Flutter Kicks
  • 25×4 LBCs
  • 25×4 Hello Dollys

50×4 SSH

(Mosey to the benches to the right of the Coliseum)

  • 5s (Dips + Decline Merkins)

50×4 Rocky Balboas

(Mosey to the Coliseum)

  • Ring of fire dealer’s choice – do the exercise for 10 reps on a 4-count, run to the the top of the admin building, and then back (did this 2x)

50×4 silent SSH

Mosey back to the AO (Balls To The Wall for the last light post path)

[ Mary ] 

SWS, or as it was amazingly pointed out, it is now SWMS (Stretching With Married Steam)

[ COT ]

  • # off – 15 
  • Name o Rama 
  • FNGs – 0
  • BOM

Two Words: Don’t Forget 

Megan and I went to a wedding last night, and then a few hours later went to the funeral and burial of my grandfather. The beginning of a new life and the celebrating/mourning of a life well lived. As the newly-wed couple were exchanging their vows at the wedding last night, these two powerful words popped up in my head: don’t forget. Don’t forget the vows I made to my wife 3 months back, or the man I promised her to be. Then today, we fellowshipped with a hundred or so folks, not forgetting the HIM that my grandfather was.

Because the reality is, at least for me, is that it is easy to forget. In the busyness and distractions of life, it’s easy to forget things. “Don’t forget” has been all up in my face the past week, and these two back to back events really hit home.

Groundhog Day

THE SCENE: Cool and moist
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:

10 Side Straddle Hops

10 SSH

10 SSH

10 SSH

10 SSH

10 SSH

THA-THANG:

Mosey to Coliseum

Groundhog Day!

Coliseum

Base – 10 merkins – 20 Bobby Hurleys

1st Q – 30 Rocky Balboas – 40 Flutter kicks

2nd Q – 50 LBCs

Run last half back to base – rinse and repeat – rinse and repeat – rinse and repeat – etc.

MARY:
Back at time
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
Use the TAGS on right-side to record PAX (BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOURSELF) in attendance. Be sure to select the AO in CATEGORY above TAGS and then delete these notes!
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:

How to form repeatable good habits

  • Identify your triggers
    • Know what triggers your good habits and bad and set yourself up to repeat the good ones and knock out the bad
    • Examples of both – good – F3 may be triggered by wanting to hang with and being dependent on friends, a bad could be always snagging a sweet treat when you get coffee you told yourself you would not get
  • Create a plan
    • Focus on small goals at first and don’t beat yourself up when you fail, failures will happen recognize it happened a vow to be better
  • Focus on adding good things instead of taking away bad.
    • If you want to eat better instead of focusing on not eating ice cream every night, instead focus on eating fruit and vegetables more during the day. Focus on ones you like and want to eat.
  • Think positive
    • Stay positive and be aware how negative self-talk can influence your thoughts feelings and behaviors
  • Commit to yourself
    • Set goals and don’t lose sight of them
    • 5 Motivational techniques for Self-Motivation
      1. Get out of comfort zone
      2. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes
      3. Finish what you start
      4. Educate yourself
      5. Believe in yourself and don’t give up
    • Celebrate small wins
      • Will help you stay motivated. check off your list, psychological advantage. Will trigger chemicals in brain that give you a sense of achievement. Maybe even buy something as a prize to yourself.
    • Evaluate and Assess
      • Check in periodically to evaluate where you are succeeding and where you aren’t. It will help you figure out why you may be held back. Don’t be afraid to shelf things not working and just revisit later when you may be ready.

MOLESKIN:
A new appreciation for the song “I got You Babe” by Sonny and Cher was gained by all in attendance
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Q 101 (don’t do what I just did) is coming up this Sat, VQ is also approaching later in February. Get signed up now if interested!