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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

Cinder-block Baptism

THE SCENE
78 and Humid

Intro and Disclaimer

THE THANG
COP
SSHs x15 IC
Imperial Walkers x15 IC
Cherry Pickers x10 IC
Toy Soldiers x15 IC
Baby Arm Circles Forward/Backward x10 IC
These Right Here and Those Over There
Slow Merkins x10 IC

Number off 1 to 4. Each PAX grabs CMU and mosey to selected corner of parking lot.

Parking Lot Stations
Each corner is a different station, and each PAX will run with CMU to next station until time is called.
St1: 10 Blockees + 10 CMU Swings
St2: 10 CMU American Hammers + 10 CMU Shoulder Presses
St3: 10 Dive Bombers + 10 CMU Vertical Rows
St4: 10 CMU Back Rows + 10 Big Boy Sit Ups

After time is called, PAX circle up at the center of the parking lot.

PAX performs Colt 45 OYO. Mosey to Cardiac carrying CMU.

Cardiac Stations
PAX will bring CMU to each station and perform the following:
At the bottom, x10 CMU Squat Jumps
After first turn all the way to second turn, CMU Lunges
At second turn, x10 Star Jumps
At the top, x10 Blockees

Rinse and Repeat

Mosey to front of park. Partner up for next evolution.

Dora’s in the Fish Bowl
150 CMU Shoulder Press
100 BBS

COT
Count-off and Name-O-Rama

BOM
As we carried the CMUs around today, we also carry burdens that weigh down our lives. The good news is that we have a God that will carry those for us and we need to remember this in the times we attempt to take care of them ourselves.

MOLESKIN
It was HOT out there today but the PAX was ready to conquer the challenge. We went to work and broke a few CMUs along the way. Way to get better men!

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.

Burpback Mountain

THE SCENE
70 and humid

Welcome and Disclaimer

THE THANG
COP
SSH x20 IC
Divebombers x10 IC
Toy Soldiers x10 IC
Calf raises x12 IC
Baby Arm Circles x20 IC

4 Stations
Four stations set up in the four corners of the parking lot.  Progress from one station to another as follows:
1. Shoulder Press with coupon. Bear Crawl to Station 2
2. 20 merkins. Crab walk to Station 3
3. 20 Big Boy Sit ups. Duck walk to Station 4
4. 20 squat jumps. Broad jump back to Station 1

Rinse and repeat x3

Mosey to Everest for some Burpback Mountain.

Burpback Mountain
Pick a partner DORAs. While one partner does burpees, other partner runs Everest twice.  At the top each time he does 5 American Hammers.  Once your partner comes back from the second run, partner 2 runs Everest and partner 1 does burpees.  Repeat until you have combined for 100 burpees.

Mosey back to AO for Abs

ABS
Boat/Canoe led by Bookworm
American Hammers x25 IC (led by Dial Up)
COT
Number Off and Name O Rama

BOM
Find time with the Lord and rest with Him. Don’t be afraid to pray for big and great things, because we are meeting with a big and great God who wants the best for us.

MOLESKIN
The PAX was focused and ready to work. It was good to see some newer faces staying consistent and coming out on a Friday. PAX tackled Burpback Mountain and crushed it, returning to the AO in high spirits.

The Summit

THE SCENE
63 and Clear

F3 Welcome and Disclaimer

THE THANG
SSH x20
Tempo Squats x15
Cherry Pickers x10
Rockettes x10
Forward and Backwards Arm Circles x 10

*** Mosey to Cardiac Hill***

Cardiac Stations
2 Rounds
Bottom: Carolina Dry Docks x 20
***Forward Bear Crawl***
1st Switch Back: 30 BBS
***Backwards Bear Crawl***
2nd Switch Back: 15 Frog Jumps
*** Sprint to Top***
Top: 20 Hello Dolly’s

Rinse and repeat.  Finish at the TOP on the 2nd round

***Mosey to the Summit***

Elevens
Start with:
1 Push up at the bottom and 10 Squats at the top

***Back to the AO for Abs***

COT
Count off & Name-O-Rama

BOM
The end result of our worries and fears is in Gods hands, so why fear or worry about something that has been already covered with his love.
MOLESKIN
The PAX was ready to face their fears and conquer “The Summit” this morning and we conquered it together. We got better today!