F3 Knoxville

Sweet 16 Staircase Seabiscuit

THE SCENE: Between 35-45? Not cold enough anyway.
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:

Instant mosey to get things kicked off. We played some catch me if you can with the front-man performing 5 merkins before catching up to the PAX and becoming the six. Repeat from shovel flag to coupon pile behind maintenance building. Stop at maintenance building for the Warm-O-Rama.

16 x LBAC forward, 16 x LBAC backwards, 16 x SSH, 16 x Tempo Squats

THA-THANG:
Tomorrow kicks off the Sweet 16 games in the NCAA. Introduce the Sweet 16 Staircase Seabiscuit:

Round 1

  • 16 x CMU Curls
  • 16 x 4-count Merkins
  • 16 x 4-count Squats
  • 16 x 4-count Mountain Climbers
  • Run 1 lap on the stairs

Round 2

  • 16 x CMU Curls
  • 16 x 4-count Werkins
  • 16 x 4-count Jump Squats
  • 16 x 4-count Flutters
  • Run 2 laps on the stairs

Round 3

  • 16 x CMU Curls
  • 16 x 4-count Diamond Merkins
  • 16 x 4-count Bobby Hurleys
  • 16 x 4-count Hello Dollies
  • Run 3 laps on the stairs

Round 4

  • 16 x CMU Curls
  • 16 x 4-count Incline Merkins
  • 16 x 4-count Iron Mikes
  • 16 x 4-count Bicycles
  • Run 4 laps on the stairs

Round 5

  • 16 x CMU Curls
  • 16 x 4-count Derkins
  • 16 x 4-count Single Leg Toe Touches
  • 16 x 4-count Imperial Walkers
  • Run 3 laps on the stairs

Round 6

  • 16 x CMU Curls
  • 16 x 4-count Caronlina Drydocks
  • 16 x 4-count Monkey Humpers
  • 16 x 4-count Pickle Pounders
  • Run 2 laps on the stairs

Round 7

  • 16 x CMU Curls
  • Run 1 lap on the stairs

16 total laps up and down the stairs completed! Good work men!

MARY:
No time today.
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
7 HIMs gave it their all this morning.
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Paul says: “For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to all, that I might win the more. 20 And to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might win Jews; to those who are under the Law, as under the Law, though not being myself under the Law, that I might win those who are under the Law; 21 to those who are without law, as without law, though not being without the law of God but under the law of Christ, that I might win those who are without law. 22 To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak; I have become all things to all men, that I may by all means save some. 23 And I do all things for the sake of the gospel, that I may become a fellow partaker of it.”

This verse from 1 Corinthians is one of my favorites. It is important that we strive to be approachable to others that we might get closer to them to influence them for the sake of Christ. However, I sometimes apply this verse incorrectly by allowing myself to transform into a person that God would not want to be when I am around certain people. This verse indicates that we should strive to be all things to all people that we might save some. I believe the hard part of this endeavor is maintaining one’s character. I need to strive to better preserve my character as I seek to influence others for Christ.

MOLESKIN:
Good pre-run with Judge Judy and Erector. Plenty of options available for some extra credit at JUCO, get some!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
There is a convergence of all the AO’s this Saturday at the Asylum with a thrid F to follow at the Lookout. Try to be there!

DOG TURDS AND PICKLE POUNDERS

THE SCENE: Low 50’s
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:

Tennessee Rockin Chair, Cherry Pickers, Good Mornings, SSHs
THA-THANG:
Mosey to strip center stairs and patio across street from campus, stopping for 10 Burpees along the way.  Form teams of 3..  P1 – Exercise, P2 – Run Stairs, P3 – (timer) runs “L” of parking lot.  When timer P returns, Ps rotate roles. Repeat until team goals reached.

Watch out for the pile of dog turds Onesie’s dog left in the parking lot!….. Goooooood boy.

  • Exercise Goals: 100 Burpee Squats, 200 Werkins, 300 Jump Squats
  • Mosey to Maple Street parking lot
  • 4 Corners – 2 Rounds, Reps of 50 round 1, 40 round 2.  Exercises were MCs, Hello Dollies, 6inch LBCs, and Pickle Pounders (strategically right by the road).

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
13 HIMs
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Focused on one leadership trait we can learn from Christ’s example: Integrity.  Maintain it. Leaders who lose it, lose the trust of those being led. Constantly study your heart and compare actions to God’s instruction and Christ’s example.  A great resource from pastor John Piper: desiringgod.org
MOLESKIN:
Kudos to Spotter for making the Pre-Ruck.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
3rd F

March Madness…It’s AWFUL BABY!!!

THE SCENE: 34-35 and beautiful…a great day to burn some goo!
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:

  • Mosey to AO
  • Cherry Pickers (IC) 4 CT X 10
  • Baby Arm Circles (forwards) X 10 & Michael Phelps (OYO)
  • Baby Arm Circles (backwards) X 10 & Michael Phelps (OYO)
  • Windmills (IC) X 10
  • Tempo Squats (IC) X 10
  • Overhead Claps (IC) X 10
  • 5 burpees (OYO)
  • Mosey

THA-THANG:

Double Double (at AO & Playground) 

  • 10 merkins at the AO
  • 10 pullups on the monkey bars
  • Rinse & repeat 5 times
  • Mosey to Splash Pad

Block Out (Splash Pad) 

  • 5 burpees, 10 step ups, 15 dips, 20 overhead press w/ CMUs
  • Rinse & repeat 5 times
  • Mosey to Trail w/ CMUs

 Pick & Roll (Trail Run)

  • Trail Run to other park
  • 10 diamond merkins, 15 big boys, 20 squats
  • Rinse & repeat 4 times
  • Mosey through trail to basketball court

Run & Gun on a Fast Break (at basketball court)

  • 5 burpees, sprint down the court & back, 10 Bobby Hurleys; rinse & repeat X 4
  • 50 of any CMU exercise, sprint down the court & back X 4

MARY:

  • Superman 20 (IC)
  • Flutter Kicks IC 4 CT X 50
  • Captain Thors X 5
  • Hello Dolleys X 20 4 CT

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA

Detention, Hot Tub, Snaggletooth & Booster

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:

I have lost my focus and commitment towards my Bible study and scripture memorization so I found a few scripture to hopefully get me focused again.

“And may your hearts be fully committed to the LORD our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time.” 1 Kings 8:61 “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” Romans 3:23

“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3

“Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:5

“Keep your eyes focused on what is right, and look straight ahead to what is good.” Proverbs 4:25

“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 

Let’s keep listening to and encouraging one another so to help each other get or stay focused on our faith!  We need one another and F3 is helping us get better and stay focused because our goal at the end of our life is to say:

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”  2 Timothy 4:7

MOLESKIN:

I’m not sure there’s a prettier spot to run in F3 Knoxville than the trail run next to the lake at the Equalizer!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • Sign up to Q at the Equalizer
  • Convergence on March 30 at the Asylum followed by a 3rd F event
  • Hardship Hill – May 18

Who is the hardest person to lead???

THE SCENE:  Dark, clear, and cool – 45 degrees
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:

40 SSH

20 Overhead Claps

20 Seal Claps

20 Big Arm Circles – Forwards and Backwards

Michael Phelps OYO
THA-THANG:
Barkley Inspired Workout – 3 Laps around main loop with 4 stations – 20 reps of exercises at each station –

  • Merkins
  • Mountain Climbers
  • Squats
  • Hand Release Merkins

Welsh Dragons – 2 Sets till 5

MARY:
Hello Dolly’s; Flutter Kicks; Captain Thors

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Who is the hardest person to lead?  Yourself…

Five Action Points to be a leaders with self-discipline

  1. Develop and follow your priorities
  2. Make a disciplined lifestyle your goal.
  3. Challenge your excuses.
  4. Remove rewards until you finish the job.
  5. Stay focused on results.
    MOLESKIN:
    Insert any personal comments, notes, devotion content, etc.
    ANNOUNCEMENTS:
    Insert information about upcoming events, 2nd or 3rd F opportunities, and any other announcements.

The Crabby Bear Gut v2 (Strength in Weakness)

THE SCENE: Clear, cool, crisp.
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER 
I am not a professional and any likeness or similarities to a professional are purely coincidental and do not necessarily reflect the views of sane people.
WARM-O-RAMA:

  • High Knees + Merkins  (Herkins)
  • 5 Merkins + High Squat Jump (Berkins – or Merkin Burps)
  • Windmills
  • One speed round of the exercises (with demos and no bear crawls or crab walks) that are at each station of the main workout.

THA-THANG: The Crabby Bear Gut v2

35 Min A.m.r.a.p.  (5:40-6:15) of Light Pole Loop around parking lot.  Seven Light pole stations each with two exercises.  Do 50 reps of the exercise at each station.(single counts).  The first time around the loop you do exercise A and the second time around you do exercise B.

To get to each light pole alternate between bear crawling and crab walking.

Light Pole Station Exercises:

  • a. Crunches , b. Imperial Walkers
  • a. V-Ups  b. Flutter kicks
  • a. Cross Toe Touches  b. W’s (raised extended crunches)
  • a. American Hammers b. Peter Parkers
  • a. Supermans b. Scissor Kicks
  • a. Freddy Mercurys b.  Elbow Plank side raises.
  • a. Hello Dolly’s  b.

After seven light poles have been reached, climb the hill to the guard rail and do 5 reverse incline push ups and 5 incline push-ups.

MARY:
No time for Mary. We all just finished one round (all the exercises = 2 loops = 14 exercises)

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:

This weeks sermon at Fellowship Knoxville blew me away. The Gracious Gift of Affliction and Weakness Had to try and share some of the ideas of “power in weakness”.  It’s such a tough topic and hard to describe, akin to hitting a bullseye from 500 yards away, when the bullseye is a needle in a haystack.  In summary, do not shy away from your weaknesses, God will meet you in your attempts to address them. He will light the way and support you because He is awesome and because he is deeply invested in you and getting you through the tough valleys of humiliation and NOT AROUND THEM.   It worked also kind of like a good analogy for todays workout because we spent most of it on our hands and knees begging for mercy and strength as we crab walked and bear crawled for what seemed like miles.  But praise be to God, he met us, and we finished !! We could barely speak and were dizzy, but we all finished.

Boast in weakness

Search me and know me God, help me to work out any hurtful ways in me.

Almost my 1 year anniversary of my VQ