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SSHs help when you can’t feel your fingers

THE SCENE: Clear, dry and cold. Felt like 20 but probably around 27 degrees
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
SSHs x20, Burpees x5, this and thats, rockettes x10

THA-THANG:

Mosey to the CMU pile stopping at walls for some:
Dips x10
Box jumps x 10
Declines x10
Reverse monkey humpers x10
Inclines x10
Repeat till it’s time to mosey again (2-5mins)

Once at rock pile:
Take paver and do
10 curls, 10 presses, 10 tris, 10 rows and run it to top of steps where you do 9 of each. Back down then 8,7,6,5,4, stop for some SSHs to help us feel our fingers again

Mosey to the hill
Rd 1: reg mericans, wide, diamond x5 do lap up around and down hill.
Rd 2: do Rd 1 exercises AND reg squats, squat jumps, smurf jacks x5
Rd 3: Do Rd 1 and Rd 2 exercises AND dry docks, inch worms, dips x5, repeat till time.

Mosey to AO-long way around

MARY:
Boat canoes, flutter kicks, stutter kicks, pickle pounders, monkey humpers…pretty much all the awkward exercises for the FNGs
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
11 total, 4 FNGs (Homer, Wolverine, pigskin, Joe Dirt)
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:

I went to my daughters lacrosse game last night and it was a very close one. There were some questionable calls during the game to which one of the parents attending is very vocal and condemning of the referee. It was quite embarrassing to be sitting next to someone that was acting in such a manner. The way they were talking about The referee and the opposing team was uncalled for. My father always taught me to keep my mouth shut to referees and not to complain or put someone else down. I am not perfect and fail in that sometimes. My father’s advice was a great example for me as I became a man. My mother also backed that up with the “if you can’t say something nice about someone don’t say anything at all“.   I found myself criticizing the referees in the car ride home with my daughter listening intently. When I got home this scripture was waiting on me…..Ephesians‬ ‭4:29‬

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”

Another lesson learned in my adult life. MOLESKIN:
Great group this morning, great to see Booster out there working hard even though he could not run. T-claps to my man Mr. Rogers for bringing out 4 FNGs! He is an early lead for the EH award this year!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
3rd F gathering , Hardship Hill race

Enjoy the Ride

THE SCENE:  40 and clear

F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER

  • Quickly welcomed the group because the Q was running late!


WARM-O-RAMA:

  • 30 second stretch OYO (so I could put my watch & gloves on)
  • Tempo Squats x 10
  • Tempo Merkins x 10
  • LBAC forward & backward
  • This/that, these/those, Michael Phelps

THA-THANG:

  1. Lunge to concrete pylons
    • 30 Box Jumps on the pylons when you get there
  2. Burpee broad jump across parking lot to the sidewalk
    • 50 Calf Raises when you get there
  3. Bear Crawl across big parking lot
    • 50 Carolina Dry Docks when you get there
  4. Inchworm Merkin up the street to the first turn-in
    • 50 Jump Squats when you get there
  5. Groucho Walk up the street to the fire hydrant
    • 50 Big Boy Situps when you get there
  6. Forward Crab Walk back down the street to the first turn-in
    • 25 Diamond Merkins when you get there
  7. Gorilla Shuffle to the flag poles
    • no exercise when you get there….it’s 6:13!
  8. Mosey back to the AO

MARY:

No Mary – out of time

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
8 strong this morning:  Booster, Waxjob, Neutron, Scrum, Snaggletooth, Sweeper, Trolley, Bartman

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:

Today’s workout was all about how to get from Point A to Point B.  In life we are usually focused on getting to “Point B” as quickly as possible.  “Point B” can be anything:  new job, more money, success, popularity, etc.  I reminded the group this morning that sometimes we need to slow down and enjoy the ride.  Take the long route, enjoy your current situation, stop & smell the roses.   Some of those are metaphorical and some are literal, regardless the point is that we don’t always need to be sprinting in a straight line at all times.  There are times to sprint, and there are times to stroll.  Pay attention and try to know the difference to prevent yourself from getting burnt out.

MOLESKIN:

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • Hardship Hill coming up May 19th
  • Remember JUCO is now meeting on Friday each week

It’s TABATA Time in Tennessee!!!

THE SCENE: 42 and awesome; clear sky;

5 regulars, Trolley’s 2nd time (needs to be added) & FNG (became Snaggletooth)

F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:

  • Baby Arm Circles Forward X 10 followed by Michael Phelps
  • Baby Arm Circles Backward X 10 followed by Michael Phelps
  • Cherry Pickers (IC) 4 CT
  • Side Straddle Hops (IC) 4 CT
  • Squats (IC) 4 CT
  • Crazy legs across the parking lot (back & forth)

Tabata explanation

  • 3 sets of Hand Release Merkins – OYO
  • Mosey

THA-THANG:

Side of Alexander Building – (20 seconds of work/10 seconds of recovery)

  • 3 sets of calf raises on steps – OYO
  • 3 sets of big boy sit-ups – OYO
  • 3 sets of pullups on the walkway rails – OYO
  • 3 sets of bench step-ups/box jumps – OYO
  • Mosey

Bagwell Center – (20 seconds of work/10 seconds of recovery)

  • 3 sets of dips – OYO
  • 3 sets of American Hammers – IC
  • 3 sets of lunges – OYO
  • Mosey to Maintenance Building

Behind Maintenance Building – (50 seconds of work/10 seconds of recovery)

  • 1 set of overhead w/ block (OYO)
  • 1 set of goblet squats w/ block (OYO)
  • 1 set of curls w/ block (OYO)
  • 1 sets of bent over wows w/ block (OYO)

Big Parking Lot – (20 seconds of work/10 seconds of recovery)

  • 3 sets of burpees (OYO)
  • 3 sets of flutter kicks (IC)
  • 3 sets of merkins (OYO)
  • Mosey

MARY: She was built into the workout

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA

6 & 1 FNG (Snaggletooth) – Neutron, Onesie, Ratchet, Scrum, Snaggletooth, Trolley, & Booster

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:

I’m a worrier.  I have been for as long as I can remember.  I’m not pessimistic at all…I’m a glass is half full kind of guy.  However, I worry.  Am I doing enough for my kids, particularly my 15-year old daughter?  Am I too strict, not strict enough? Do I support my wife enough?  Will I hurt my knee even worse and not be able to run in the ½ marathon in 3 weeks?  Am I overtraining/undertraining?  Will I raise enough money to help all of the cancer patients that need help or will I have to cut programs?

Lots of verses to help with my/our worries…

  • So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Galatians 6:9
  • But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.  (Isaiah 40:28-31)
  • Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
  • Cast all your anxiety on Him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
  • Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Psalm 105:4
  • Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
  • Cast your cares on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall. Psalm 55:22
  • I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13
  • So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

MOLESKIN:
Prayed for Trolley’s wife and family; my oldest daughter; all F3 brothers
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
JUCO every Monday and Friday

Island Hopping

THE SCENE: Mid 50’s and clear
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:

• Side Straddle Hops X 20
• Baby Arm Circles Forward X 10 (4 CT)
• Baby Arm Circles Backward X 10 (4 CT)
• Michael Phelps X 10 (IC) 4 CT
• Peter Parkers x 10 (L&R) IC
• Tempo Squats x 10 (3 CT) IC
• Tempo Mercan x 10 IC (3 CT)
• High-knees x 10 IC (4 CT)
• Burpees x 10 OYO

THA-THANG:

Island Hopping – 12 parking lot islands have been number with a corresponding exercise. PAX have to run to find island #1, do the exercise then find island #2 and so on… This was repeated 2X.

Island#   Exercise
#1 20 Mercans
#2 15 Big Boy sit-ups
#3 50 Seconds Al Gores
#4 20 Star Jacks
#5 5 Narrow Squats
#6 20 Crunches
#7 10 Burpees
#8 15 Iron Mikes
#9 20 Superman Swims
#10 40 Mountain Climbers
#11 10 Tempo Squats
#12 Lunge back to #1

Line touches (4 total lines) – w/ an exercise at each line – Repeat 2x

• Baseline to first line – 10 Burpees
• BL to 2nd Line – 15 Star-jacks
• BL to 3rd Line – 20 Merkins
• BL to last line – 25 Squats

 

MARY:

Dolly IC 4 CT
Flutter Kicks IC 4 CT
Superman Swimmer
Box Cutters IC 4 CT
Boat and Canoe
Ring of Fire

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Taking a learning from the story of Jonah in the Bible – God calls us to love those who are hard to love.

A rainy Monday can’t get you down!

THE SCENE: 9 PAX pushed hard to get better on a Rainy Monday.   Rainy days and Monday’s can g keep us down

F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:

  • 25 x Side Straddle Hop
  • 25 x Imperial Squat Walkers
  • 15 x Baby Arm cirles each way
  • 25 x Squats
  • Mosey to the first overhang

THA-THANG: Partner up and mosey to the first covered area with picnic tables

  •  20 Dips partner 1, 20 steps ups partners 2.  X 3
  • War – Split up into two teams and play the card game war.    Each team pics a card and the loser has to do the highest card show in Burpees.   Other team does step ups.   6 Rounds

Mosey to the next dry spot

  • QuarterPounder
    • 10 yards and back x 10 Burpees
    • 20 yards and back x 25 merkins
    • 50 yards and back x 50 Squats
    • 75 yards and back x 75 Mtn Climbers
    • 100 yards and back x 100 SSH

52 Cards Pick-up

  • Each PAX picks a card. 2 Rounds of 9.
    • Diamnonds = Merins
    • Hearts = Dry Docks
    • Spades = Burpess
    • Clovers = Star Jacks

Race to the next dry spot close to the AO

MARY:
25 Flutter Kick

25 Peter Parker