F3 Knoxville

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Three-Headed Monster

THE SCENE: 42 and georgeous
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:

  • Baby Arm Circles Forward (IC) followed by Michael Phelps
  • Baby Arm Circles Backward (IC) followed by Michael Phelps
  • 10 Cherry Pickers (IC) 4 CT
  • 12 Side Straddle Hops (IC) 4 CT
  • 12 Squats (IC) 4 CT
  • 10 Hand Release Merkins – OYO
  • 5 Burpees – OYO
  • 4 Sprints
  • Mosey

THA-THANG:

First Monster – 5 rounds

  • 20 calf raises on steps – OYO
  • 10 pull-ups on the walkway rails – OYO
  • 10 bench step-ups/box jumps – OYO
  • Repeat for 5 rounds
  • Mosey to fight the next monster

Second Monster – 5 rounds

  • 15 Dips and 15 Freedom Twists
  • Repeat for 5 rounds
  • Mosey to fight the next monster

Third Monster – as many laps as possible

  • 15 merkins and 25 squats
  • Run around the lot
  • Repeat until time called
  • Mosey to AO

MARY:

  • Big Boy Sit-ups x 20 (OYO)
  • Box Cutters IC 4 CT

.COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA

Bartman, Neutron, Peach Fuzz, Scrum, Sweeper & Booster

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:

Lately, I have felt a little lost with my faith and what God wants for my life.  I’ve been in a funk and trying to get out of it.  I’ve started to ask God if He can guide me.  I’ve been searching for scripture that will help with focus.

Isaiah 43:2 “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you.”

Psalm 37:5 “Commit your way to the Lord.  Trust in Him, and He will act.”

Isaiah 41:10 ” Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.  Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.”

Philippians 4:13 “I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength.”

MOLESKIN:

Prayers for several F3 brothers recovering from injuries..

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

This coming Sunday, February 4, F3 members will be leading a special workout with kids from the Mechanicsville and Broadway areas. In addition to the workout, we will also be delivering some much needed sports equipment.

All you have to do is show up. Come out, have fun and interact with the kids and let them see and experience positive, male role models. The workout will take place at The Wesley House (1719 Reynolds St. Knoxville, TN 37921) from 2:00pm – 3:00pm.  We will do a 45 min workout with the kids where we will partner up for team building exercises and gather for a BOM at the end.

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THE SCENE: cool and breezy
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
15 SSH, 10 windmill merkins, 10 tempo squats, 10 cherry pickers and 10 baby arm circles (forward and backwards

THA-THANG:

Mosey to Soccer Field

Modified 4 corners with cone in the middle.  Count down from 20, 18, 16, 14, 12, and 10.  After each exercise run to the middle and do 2 burpees.  Then run to the next corner.

  • corner 1 squats
  • corner 2 iron mikes
  • corner 3 lunges
  • corner 4 CDD
  • Boat/Canoe w/ American Hammer
  • jog the end and sprint the length of the soccer field

Round 2

  • count down from 20, 15, 10, and 5
  • corner 1 merkins
  • corner 2 LBC
  • corner 3 SSH
  • corner 4 pickle pounders
  • jog the end and sprint the length of the soccer field
  • Mosey back to AO

MARY:

  • flutter kicks
  • box cutters
  • squats
    COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA

    CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
    I just finished reading The Long Walk; A true Story of a Trek to Freedom.  It’s amazing what the mind and body can endure and thrive under if you’re mentally tough and you’re determined to survive and accomplish a task.
    MOLESKIN:
    It was a beautiful morning with a light breeze.
    ANNOUNCEMENTS:

DORA 1,000

 

THE SCENE: Low 30’s.  No wind.  Good winter workout weather.

F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER

welcomed group & FNG


WARM-O-RAMA:

  • Side straddle hops x 20 IC
  • Tempo squat x 10 IC
  • Tempo merkin x 10 IC
  • 30 seconds OYO stretching

THA-THANG:

  1. Form 2 lines for a CMU Indian run to the base of baby Everest.
  2. Battle buddy up for CMU Dora work on the hill.  Perform 100 reps of the “bottom” exercise while partner carries CMU to the top of the hill and does 5 reps of the “top” exercise.
  3. Rinse & repeat until all exercises complete.

MARY:

  • Little baby crunch x 50
  • Hello dolly x 20
  • Flutter kick x 15
  • Slutter kick x 15

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:

Pushing myself physically is often easier than pushing myself spiritually.  I know I can do 1 more Burpee or 1 more merkin even when I’m exhausted.  But when I’m drained spiritually it is hard to find that inner strength.  Fortunately we have a God who intercedes for us and carries our burdens.  We need to look no further than him and cast our burdens on him.

“Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”   Isaiah 40:28-31

MOLESKIN:

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Heavyweight

THE SCENE:  mid 30’s but the wind made it feel much colder

F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER

 WARM-O-RAMA:

  • Around the worlds
  • Figure 8’s
  • Halos
  • Outhouse run

THA-THANG:

Today’s goal was to lift a heavier weight than usual with less reps.  Ratchet brought out the big boy KBs.  Reps listed below were a suggestion only….the goal was to choose a weight that was heavy enough so that you fail somewhere close to the suggested rep count.  PAX worked through the list as many times as possible.

  • 2 Arm OH Press x 10
  • KB American Hammers x 20
  • Sumo High Pull x 10
  • Box Jumps x 10 (choose a higher section of the wall than you usually use)
  • KB Merkin with Row x 10
  • Curls x 10
  • Goblet Squats x 10
  • Calf Raises x 20
  • Tricep Extensions x 10

MARY:
2 mins of alternating American Hammers & Big Boy Situps

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
6 HIMs:  Ratchet, Pogo, Scooter, Tank, Shooter, Bartman

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
In the beatitudes Jesus speaks about giving to the poor, praying and fasting (Matt 6: 1-6, 16-18).  In each of these areas he says that we should go about our actions humbly, NOT seeking public praise or attention in the matter.  He goes on to say that the Father, who sees all things, sees what we do in secret will reward us accordingly.

One of my favorite characteristics of F3 is that the group has a high level of humility.  I don’t see a lot of bragging or chest pounding or self promotion.  Rather, I see men who strive to get better each day, who encourage each other, who accept the day’s challenge.  I see men giving 100% effort and also cracking jokes with each other.  I see men who always give the credit to their battle buddy.  I see men who take the workouts seriously, but don’t take themselves too seriously.  Today I offered the group a simple ‘thank you’ for so faithfully demonstrating this Godly characteristic of humility.

MOLESKIN:
Great to see Tank out today, walking boot and all!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

2 Handfuls

THE SCENE: 41 degrees and overcast
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
Cherry Pickers x10 IC
SSH x20 IC
Torso Twist x8 IC
What time is it?
Ab Crabs x15 IC
Al Gore Tuck Jumps x8 IC
Planche Practice x5

THA-THANG:
Mosey to curb:
20x Calf Raise OYO
25% Run across lot
20x Calf Raise OYO
50% Run
20x Calf Raise OYO
75% Run
20x Calf Raise OYO
AYG Run
20x Calf Raise OYO

Mosey to the main quad, where the balance is set up.
One handful of gems loaded to one side of the balance (around 30-ish)

PAX assemble 40yd away.
Each HIM does sets of 15 merkins OYO, carries one gem to the balance.
R&R until the balance tips!
Peach Fuzz finally tipped it, so on to the next exercise!
Sets of 15 BBS
Came so close to tipping, but ran out of time!

MARY:
Circle up on Six for
15x Side Crunch IC (each side)
Protractors

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
8 PAX, including FNG: Jammies (Paul Hester Jr). Progeny of Peach Fuzz!
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Colossians 3:23: Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.

This was spoken by Paul specifically toward slaves and their relationship to their masters, but of course it applies to us as well. I’m often guilty (this past week in particular) do doing things grudgingly rather than heartily. Whether it’s for your master, your employer, your spouse, your in-laws… do it heartily. Your mind has a lot of control over your emotions. If you make that choice, not only will you be honoring to God, you’ll do a better job and be happier for it.

MOLESKIN:
Props to Jammies for finally posting after a bunch of EHing from all sides! Heads up, Big Ballers… I think the balance may be headed your way on Thursday. I’ll start the handful a bit smaller so we can get more in!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Don’t forget the Alcoa CSAUP 2/24