THE SCENE:  A cozy 44 degrees

F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER:  This was a free, voluntary, unprofessional workout delivered to men who knew their injuries and how to modify exercises accordingly.

WARM-O-RAMA:
SSH (IC) – X 15, Imperial Walkers (IC) – X 15, Tempo Squat (IC) – X 13, Morocan Nightclub (IC) (A JUCO tradition) – X15, 4×4’s – X5

THA-THANG:  
Mosey to large, inviting parking lot to try our luck at Parking Lot “BLACK JACK” or 21’s.  2 Exercises, separated by width of parking lot.  Merkins at one end, run and perform BBS at other, each round totals 21. (Circuit was cut short for time-sake).

Mosey to “Sophmore” Hill for fellowship and morale boost.  At base of hill – partners alternate doing PUs (alternating sets of 10, resting partner planks, until goal of 100 PUs obtained), Bernie up the hill.  At top of hill – partners alternate doing Squats (alternating sets of 10, resting partner holds an Al Gore, until goal of 100 Squats obtained), Bearcrawl to opposite side of hill – partners alternate doing LBCs (alternating sets of 10, resting partner holds 6inches, until goal of 100 LBCs obtained).  Mosey down hill.  At base of hill – 100 Calve Raises each.

Mosey to hill by CMU pile for BURP-BACK MOUNTAIN:  Alternating rounds of one partner performing burpees while other partner joyfully ran the hill.

Mosey back to AO.

MARY:
Captain Thor and 6 inch drill until time ran out.

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
10 Strong, No FNGs

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Historians and philosophers have always had trouble explaining the early growth of Christianity in the face of brutal persecution by the Roman Empire.  Based on historical writings from the first few centuries, almost all agree three main factors and characteristics of early Christians played a role:  LOVE – they loved unconditionally and those that had been cast aside by the Roman Empire.  The love they showed their spouses, children, and neighbors was never-before-seen. Unbelievers were attacted to this. GENEROSITY – They gave sacraficially and in a way that Roman society had never experienced, sometimes risking their lives to help those in need – lepers for example. People were drawn to that.  COURAGE/CONVICTION – their unwavering conviction and love for Christ was on display even when confronted with crucifixion and other forms of persecution performed by the Romans. People were amazed by this and drawn closer to Christ.

Do YOU practice these traits in your daily walk? Never underestimate how your behavior can have an effect on others for Christ. QIC discussed coming to Christ later in life, a journey that started with taking note of his SWAT Team leader’s courage/conviction in praying over meals in front of unbelievers on the team.

MOLESKIN:
N/A

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
F3 Knoxville anniversary/olympic events.