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Last Steps on the Moon

THE SCENE:  29 and clear.  Perfect for a beatdown
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER: Administered
WARM-O-RAMA: 

  • Abe Vigoda
  • Cherry pickers
  • Seal squats
  • Tempo merkins
  • Scorpion dry docks IC
  • Mountain climbers
  • Down/up dog

THA THANG:

Mosey – stop for 20 dips, 20 jump-overs, 20 derkins.  Bear crawl, crawl bear.  While we wait for slowpoke Archie to catch up to us, do 10 more dips, 10 more jump-overs, 10 more derkins

Don’t get squished by a passing car as you broad jump across Hardin Valley.

Mosey to Award Winning Way. Plank at the streetlight, 3-2-1 go! Sprint to the next streetlight – repeat x 4

Mosey over to the Stairs to Nowhere…  Divide into two teams.  There is a box of balls in the middle…  Perform exercise.  Sprint, grab a ball, and bring it back to your side.  Repeat with next exercises.  When there are no more balls in the middle, run all the way across, steal a ball from the other team’s stash, and bring it back.  First one to finish all exercises call out – team with most balls wins.  Exercises were;

  1. 20 Burpees
  2. 30 Monkey humpers (2-count)
  3. 40 Flutter kicks (2-count)
  4. 20 Scorpion Dry Docks
  5. 30 Iron Mikes (15 each leg)
  6. 40 Mountain climbers (2-count)
  7. 20 Merkins
  8. 30 Fairy Jacks
  9. 40 LBCs

How the heck did Team 1 end up with so many balls?!?  Whatev…

Run back down AWW Hill.  At each tree, rotate 90 degrees clockwise and do 5 merkins.  Repeat that pattern to the bottom.

Galway hookers – 4 lunge steps, 1 squat, 4 lunge steps, 2 squats, 4 lunge steps, 3 squats, etc….

Bear crawl to the road… Broad jump back across… Al Gore… Jail break!

MARY:

  • Mountain Rockettes
  • Supermen
  • LBCs

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA

Only a dozen men in history have planted their feet on the surface of the moon.  Neal Armstrong was the first in July 1969.  The last was Eugene Cernan, on December 13, 1972 – 49 years ago.

Captain Eugene Cernan was commander of the Apollo 17 mission, the final moon landing mission of the Apollo program and the last time that humans have even gone beyond low Earth orbit.  Apollo 17 landed in the moon’s Taurus-Littrow valley in part because it was thought to be possibly volcanic, and they wanted a closer look.  Cernan had twice before been a pilot for space missions – Apollo 10 had taken him into moon orbit, but not to its surface.  He must have been elated at the chance to return and perform this legendary feat (he’ll have the best story at every dinner party for the rest of his life, for sure!).  As he stepped to the edge of the lunar module and prepared to take his first – of what would be mankind’s last – steps on the moon, that leader of this historic moment paused and said these words that I wanted us to reflect on this morning.

“Houston, as I step off at the surface at Taurus-Littrow, I’d like to dedicate the first step of Apollo 17 to all those who made it possible…”

That’s the kind of leader that I want to be.  Even in my life’s pinnacle moments, I want to humbly know that my accomplishments and blessings are owed to the many who have paved my way.  I want to live and lead with humility and expressing gratitude to those who have invested in my life.

Galatians 6:6, “Let the one who is taught the Word share all good things with the teacher”.

How can I express my gratitude to those who have taught me, mentored me, taken a chance on me, opened a door for me?  What good things do I have to share back with them?  I believe most of them would simply say, “your heartfelt thanks is more than enough”.  Heck, I can do that!

So, here’s is your challenge.  Reflect on the actions of a mentor, a parent, a youth leader, a teacher – someone who has made an investment in your faith, your health, your career, your relationships – and some part of you is better because of the time and energy they gave you.  By the end of the day, reach out to that person and let them know you appreciate them.  A call, a text, an email.  Buy them lunch.  Give them a specific example of what they did for you and let them know of the impact it has made in your life.

“We must find time to stop and thank those people who make a difference in our lives” – JFK

Live and lead with humility and gratitude.  Express your gratitude to those who have invested in your life.  

MOLESKIN:

T-Claps to Dart Gun for providing the moon when we couldn’t find the real one!  :-O

Good to see Lil’ Spice and Spring Break back out with us!

Finish this challenge before your head hits the pillow TODAY and make a green checkmark on the group photo after you’ve completed.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

This was only Part 1 of a 3-part Word planned for this week.  Parts 2 and 3 of the Word will be better.  Don’t miss them – Wed and Fri!

H.O.P.E.

THE SCENE: Warm and dry… Until we started sweating.
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
Side straddle hop in cadence 20
Cherry Pickers
10 tempo merkins
Tempo squats
Arm rotations thumbs up in cadence
Reverse thumbs down in cadence
Motivators 8x
Moroccan nightclub 20

THA-THANG:
Mosey to the next parking lot for 5 mins of CORE:

  • BBS
  • Plank w/ variations
  • Superman
  • Flutter kicks x20
  • Right heel on left knee left elbow to right knee x20
  • Other side x20

Mosey to cone in Large parking lot. Start at the first cone travel to the next cone via

  • Sprint
  • Bear Crawl
  • Walking Lunges
  • Flutter kicks x 20

Mosey to JUCOManjaro

  • Sprint to first line
  • Bear Crawl to the next line
  • Walking Lunges to the next line
  • Flutter kicks x 20
  • Rinse and Repeat x3
  • Continue to the top and stopping at each tick mark for whatever exercise was called out

Mosey to Hard Knox Parking Lot for some Man-Makers x20
MARY:
Scissors x20
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
Use the TAGS on right-side to record PAX (BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOURSELF) in attendance. Be sure to select the AO in CATEGORY above TAGS and then delete these notes!
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Hallerin Hinton Hill spoke at my church a couple of weeks ago. His message was on hope.
He said Hope is a habit
We need to practice hope
Remember when you’re at rock bottom, things can only get better.

I was hanging out at rock bottom when I was invited to workout with you.

I lost my job of 20 years and had no idea of how I was going to support my wife and kids.

Thanks Spotter for inviting me out!

“As tears were coming down the hope was rising up.”

4 things people with hope have:
1. H-healing
2. O-opportunities: turn obstacles into opportunity!
3. P-progress: Fix more than they break & leave more than they take
4. E-encouragement: literally means to make courage

Be in the habit of hope!

You gentlemen give me hope and challenge me to be a better man. I’m so happy to have you in my life.

2 Corinthians 12:9
Each time he said,”My grace is all you need, My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.
MOLESKIN:
Insert any personal comments, notes, devotion content, etc.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
F3 Float at Oak Ridge Christmas Parade 6p (reach out to Kick Flip in Slack)

Judge Judy’s Christmas Party 5p – 8p (Adult Only event HIMs and Ms only)

WELCOME: Little Spice AKA Jackie Chad

Up and down in the drizzle

THE SCENE: 37 degrees and drizzle
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER:

Welcome to F3: Fitness/Fellowship/Faith

I am Survivor and will be on Q today.

  • This is a free workout.
  • I’m not a professional.
  • You’re here on your own volition.
  • Modify as needed.
  • I have a phone.


WARM-O-RAMA:

Reach for the sky — let it hang — reach for the sky — let it hang

Hip circles x6 , cherry pickers x6

Tempo Merkin x10

down dog x6 — left leg forward — knee outs x6 — world’s greatest x6 — lil pickle twists x6 — kosak squat x6

down dog x6 — right leg forward — knee outs x6 — world’s greatest x6 — lil pickle twists x6 — kosak squat x6

THA-THANG:
Mosey to new bldg parking lot, flutter kicks x30, superman x15

Lunge and twist, toy soldier, tempo Merkin x10

Elbow to instep, lbc x30, alternating supermans x15, finish parking lot elbow to instep

Indian Run with weave to coupons

Dbl coupons shrugs x30, bent over rows x30, curls x30, kettlebell swings x30, wall sit

Mosey around campus, first stop sign — hello dolly x30, superman rows x15

Mosey to electronic sign, forgot squats with coupons so dbl squats x60

Mosey to last stop prior to flag, box cutters x30, supermans x15

MARY:
Jailbreak, American hammers x30, alternating supermans x15
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:

Parable of the sower of the seed is in the Bible 3 times and extremely consistent as told by 3 authors.  It’s got to be important.

Matthew 13:1–23, Mark 4:1–20, Luke 8:4–15 — the Parable of the Sower of the Seed

Luke 8:11 “This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. 12 Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. 13 Those on the rocky ground are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away. 14 The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature. 15 But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.

The Parable of the Weeds

Matthew 13:24 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared.

27 “The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’

28 “‘An enemy did this,’ he replied.

“The servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’

29 “‘No,’ he answered, ‘because while you are pulling the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.’”

36 Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.”

The Parable of the Weeds Explained

37 He answered, “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man. 38 The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. The weeds are the people of the evil one, 39 and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels.

40 “As the weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age. 41 The Son of Man will send out his angels, and they will weed out of his kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil. 42 They will throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears, let them hear.

MOLESKIN:

Parable of the weeds to me reads that we are born into a world at war.  Do not be discouraged by others winning at life and those doing it the wrong way.  Take heart and purify your motives because if one other is saved that was destined for the fire, there will be great rejoicing in heaven.  Jesus will have the victory!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
I remember your prayer requests and consider it an honor to pray for them all.

Just Legs…and more

THE SCENE: 60* – too warm for December
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER: Yep
WARM-O-RAMA:
LBAC fwd x 20, OHC x 10, LBAC bcwrd x 15, Tennessee Rocking Chair x 10 Cherry Pickers x 7, Tempo Squats x 10

THA-THANG:
Mosey to the big parking lot and line up facing the far end:

Perform 10 merkins, 15 BBS, and 20 squats then lunge to the next parking line. Once at the line, sprint to the far light pole and Bernie back. Repeat till you make it to the light pole.

Mosey to the CMU pile and grab a coupon.

At the base of sophomore hill, line up facing the hill. Perform the following sequence:

  • 10 CMU Curls
  • 10 CMU OHP
  • 10 CMU Squats
  • 10 CMU Thrusters
  • Bernie to the top of Sophomore Hill and mosey back.

We completed 4 rounds of the above sequence.

Mosey to the courtyard big parking lot.

Performed 11’s with Box Jumps and Diamond Merkins.

Called time before we finished.

MARY:
None

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
11 Men that I pray are striving to be HIMs! Welcome to FNG Spring Break!
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:

Why are you here?

I’m here because it makes me a better man, a better father, a better husband, and even a better Christian. The workout is an added bonus to the BOM & COT that offer the true reward for rolling out of bed at an unreasonable time. F3’s purpose is to “invigorate male community leadership.” F3 is also a “Faith” based group. If you read up on that aspect per F3 nation it does not define “Faith” as Christianity or even religion, but as a belief in something bigger than oneself. However, I’m blessed that here at JUCO each member of the PAX has shared their own belief that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. This has allowed for an even greater impact from the PAX on my life as they each share Biblical messages that push us to be better Christians and strive to be HIMs.

A note on High Impact Men (HIMs). We use this term frequently when referring to our PAX in F3, but let’s take a moment to reflect on what this term means. A High Impact Man can be defined by immeasurable qualities, integrity, honesty, loyalty, servitude, leadership, humbleness, meekness, etc.  In my mind, the true HIM need only be defined by one single word, Godly. Any man that can be defined as such will inherently be a High Impact Man. I’m urging each member of the JUCO PAX to strive for Godliness in all that you do.

1 Timothy 4:8

“For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.”

 

MOLESKIN:
Shoutout to Booster for stepping up at the All Pro Dads event recently and pushing the community men to be better leaders. It doesn’t take F3 as a vehicle to invigorate others. Let’s strive to do it any way we can.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Christmas Party at Judge’s and Christmas Parade in Oak Ridge this Saturday

Suicides and Advent

THE SCENE: A cool, brisk morning in the upper 20s.
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
Warmup with Cherry Pickers, Side Straddle Hops, Little Baby Arm Circles Forward/Backward, Tempo Merkins, Harry Rockettes.
THA-THANG:
Suicide with no sprints in the parking lot. Each line we did 2 burpees, then 4 burpees, then 6 burpees.

Mosey to the parking lot next to the big pond.

  • Suicide around the pond stopping at each corner.
  • First corner: 10 merkins, 10 squats, 10 BBS
  • Second corner: 20 merkins, 20 squats, 20 BBS
  • Third corner: 30 merkins, 30 squats, 30 BBS

Mosey to the courtyard and partner up for Dora.

  • One partner runs around the courtyard while the other does
  • 150 merkins
  • 100 squats
  • 100 BBS

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Now that we are nearing the Advent season, part of this season is to look back at what Jesus did for us when He came to earth and gave us hope and salvation through the Cross. But the other part of the Advent season is to look forward in the hope of His return, His second coming. And one verse I have been thinking on is Psalm 27:4, which says:

“One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple.”

And if you look at the people in the Bible who have seen the Lord, they are always so stunned at seeing Him. Isaiah, when he sees God, says, “Woe is me” or Moses, after seeing the Lord on Mount Sinai, he comes down from the mountain and his face is glowing from being with the Lord. So, this was just an encouragement to look forward to the Lord’s second coming in this Advent season as well as look back.