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[cv-lostpearls] Ruck Around Town

August 1, 2025 BackBlasts

AO: cv-lostpearls
Q: Mooch
PAX: flyball, 30 second warning, Freebird, Bail Bonds, Otis, Mooch, Natty, Boy George, Hud Johnson, Squeaks(2.0), DogMan(2.0), None
FNGs: 1 None
COUNT: 11
WARMUP:
SSH
Gradycorns
Tie Fighters
TN Rocking Chairs
Cherry Pickers

THE THANG:
2 mile Ruck around Clinton. Starting at AO went past Burr-Ville Sweet Treats to Bernie Hill then past Chunky Monkey Ice Cream through downtown to the greenway back to AO.

MARY:

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Dad Camp Aug 15-17
RoCo Convergence this Saturday

COT:
REST
Matthew 11:28 – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

Psalm 23:2-3 – “He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside still waters, He refreshes my soul.”

We are built for action—pushing through the gloom, grinding in workouts, and leading in our homes and communities. But strength isn’t just in the hustle; it’s in the pause. Rest isn’t weakness; it’s wisdom. Jesus invites us to find rest in Him, not just to recover, but to recharge our purpose. In the same way we train our bodies, we must train our souls to rest—physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Let’s try to take 10 minutes today for intentional rest. No phone, no noise—just you and God. Reflect on what’s weighing you down and lay it at His feet. Then, carry that stillness into your next battle.

[cv-lostpearls] Friday Ruck

July 25, 2025 BackBlasts

AO: cv-lostpearls
Q: Hud Johnson
PAX: 30 second warning, Bail Bonds, flyball, Mooch, Papa Lock, TombRaider, Boy George, 2.0’s Wild Thing and Reaper, Wee Man
FNGs: 1 Wee Man
COUNT: 11
WARMUP:
Cherry pickers
Seal Claps
Tempo Squats
Tie Fighters

THE THANG: 2.13 Ruck around downtown Clinton. We took turns farmer/suitcase carrying 2-30 pound fuel cans and 2-20 pound fuel cans.

MARY:

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Dad Camp Aug 15-17

COT:

John 10:10 NIV
[10] The thief only comes to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

This is the quote that sparked this message:

“The devil wouldn’t be attacking you so hard if there wasn’t something valuable in you. Thieves don’t break into empty houses. “

We are all valuable in our own way and we are valuable to each other. I spoke about keeping your circle small and surround yourself with men who will call you out and not shy away from what they see. If your circle consists of men who continuously throws gas on the trainwreck season you are going through, then take a step back and analyze if they have ever pushed you back towards the right path. If that is a no, show them the exit out of your circle.

Our current circumstances doesn’t define our legacy. Consistency and support from men who will hold you accountable is the key to making a positive impact on each other and our families.

I truly appreciate you guys showing up this morning and I am grateful to be a part of our circle! :facepunch: :flag-us:

[cvproject] 525 – Jan/Jul Metric

July 24, 2025 BackBlasts

AO: cv-the-project
Q: Ocho
PAX: Tom Tom, TombRaider, Mathlete, Erector, Mooch, Boy George, Biohack
FNGs: None
COUNT: 8
It was a balmy July morning. The temperature felt somewhere between the inside of a microwave burrito and a wet sock in a toaster. But eight men were there. Eight of the strongest, bravest, surest men. And they came to work.

WARMUP:
Shoulder stretches, Phelps, Willie Mayes Hayes, SSH, Tempo Squats, Tempo Merkins, Gentle Yog (w/ Bernies, Karaoke, Butt-Kickers, & High Knees)

THE THANG:
You v You

Set a 30 min timer. Every PAX will do the following exercises in sets of 25. After 25 reps, run 25 yards, do 2 burpees, and run back. Repeat until time runs out. (E.g. 25 curls, run, 2 burpees, 25 curls, etc.)

150 Curls
125 Squats
100 OHP
75 Kettle Swings
50 Thrusters
25 Blockees

MARY:
We had time for this little vixen. She gave us Flutter Kicks, LBCs, and Basilisks.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Flag Handoff Aug 7
Dad Camp sign up is live.

COT:
Today’s workout is “You vs You,” where we push ourselves to be better than yesterday. It’s also my third anniversary with F3. This group has sharpened me—physically, mentally, and spiritually—because I kept showing up. Today, let’s talk about endurance, the grit to keep coming back, no matter how tough it gets.
Hebrews 12:1 (ESV): “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”
This verse reminds us life is a marathon, not a sprint. We endure by shedding distractions and sin, fixing our eyes on the goal—Jesus—and pressing on, step by step.

Endurance isn’t just about muscles; it’s about heart. F3 teaches us to show up, even when it’s cold, early, or we’re sore. Why? Accountability. Iron sharpens iron.

So PRESS. ON.

[virtuous-leadership-school] Q3.1 Shared Leadership

July 20, 2025 BackBlasts

AO: virtuous-leadership-school
Q: Otis
PAX: Borg, Mountain Ice, Spellcheck, Mermaid, Baby Boomer, Otis, Boy George, Scratch-off
FNGs: None
COUNT: 8
WARMUP: Greetings and wait on the Q to show up :pensive:, then prayer.

THE THANG: Start off by catching back up where we left off last week, Borg asked some great questions and left them as homework.
1. In leading a group, at what point do standards and criteria become hypocritical?
2. Then consider this in relation to proximity – the difference with a relationship vs absent a relationship.
We discussed at length what it meant to by hypocritical, mainly when compared to ignorance or a lack of awareness. None of us are perfect, so humility and candor are required to avoid hypocrisy.
If you have to ask yourself where the line is between okay and too far, then you are already treading in dangerous territory.

Socratic
• Why do men pool their efforts?
• Can anyone Lead together?
• Does a Leader gain anything by sharing power?

Team Development: Trust, Equipping, Accountability and Missionality

F3’s Leadership Virtues:
• Candor: graciously telling the hard Truth and demanding to hear it from
others
• Commitment: unwavering loyalty to the Group and unflinching
determination to accomplish its Mission
• Consistency: to be unchanging in nature, Standard or effect over time
• Contentment: stability of emotion engendered by the Consistent pursuit of Joy rather than Happiness
• Courage: setting aside fear to turn hardship into grace

Team Non-negotiable Elements: Trust, Shared Virtue and Mutual Competence

It is true that success has many fathers, but that failure is an orphan. By Leading from the Shield Lock, the Pro shares both with his Brothers of his SLT—for the benefit of the people who depend upon him.

Spur
• Shared Leadership is a conspiracy to Influence Movement to Advantage
• A Shared Leadership Team requires Trust, Shared Virtue and Mutual Competence
between its Members
• A Virtuous Leader is a Pro who Leads from the Shield Lock

MARY: Prayer

ANNOUNCEMENTS: It was great to see everybody and some new faces around the table! Q3.2 next week!

COT: Pretty much the whole time

burdensome

May 9, 2024 BackBlasts

AO: the-project
Q: Mathlete
PAX: Boy George, Biohack, Munge, Ocho, OBrother, Papa Lock, Mathlete
FNGs: None
COUNT: 7
WARMUP:
Tempo squats, LBACs, tempo merkins, thread the needle
THE THANG:
Series of Doras with the following burdens: 60# sandbag, 55# Jerry, 53# kettlebell, 45# bucket, 30# Jerry.
150 dry docks and carry burden
100 OHP with burden and bear crawl
150 good mornings with burden and crab walk
200 American hammers and carry burden
200 Freddies and carry burden
Squat ring passing the burdens every rep
MARY:
LBCs, box cutters, flutter kicks, cherry pickers
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Hardship Hill! Register today!
COT:
Proverbs 24:33-34
It can be easy to have a good habit slip away even from just a little bit of rest from it. Be on guard not to let transient events derail your long term success. Sometimes it’s tempting to squeeze in one more thing by taking a “short break” on a consistent good.