F3 Knoxville

Circuit with toys

AO: juco
Q: Dart Gun
PAX: Wanderer, Butterknife, Starlink, Guardrail, Windex, Data, Love Shaq, Dart Gun, Mailbox, Erector, Fetch, Pelican, Ike
FNGs: None
COUNT: 13
WARMUP:

THE THANG:
Mosey to the CMU pile

Up top:
Weighted ball squat thrusters
Pull ups
15 lb plank twist
Steep Derkins
Dumbbell cleans 25/30
Rows
Wall crunches

Mosey up and downs stairs

Other half doing curls, OHP, plank moving the CMU, standing heavy hammers, rows
MARY:
No time
ANNOUNCEMENTS:

COT:
Doing a lot of traveling to visit my team at other sites, it validated to me that there is a lot more behind the scenes than our perceptions may have. We often jump to conclusions and need to remember to ask people questions and consider what you can do to help them. This plays out in our daily lives as we interact with coworkers, family, friends…but for me it’s my son. It’s hard not to judge the actions of a teenager but talking with him has brought out soo much that I would have improperly assumed otherwise. Be intentional to connect with people and not derive your own perception of other people actions and intentions.

“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭7‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Show Up! You vs You aka The Murph

AO: juco
Q: Butterknife
PAX: Ike, Mailbox, Fetch, Love Shaq, Guardrail, Windex, Starlink, Lt. Dan, Erector, Data, Butterknife
FNGs: None
COUNT: 11
WARMUP:
High kicks and high heels. Mosey to the starting line.

THE THANG: The Murph Challenge
Run 1 mile
100 pull ups
200 merkins
300 squats
Run 1 mile

MARY:

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Hardship Hill tomorrow. You can participate, come out and cheer others on, or donate to the Wounded Warriors Campaign.

COT:
You know there have been a lot of times when I have not enjoyed what we were doing out here. Sometimes it’s due to injury, sometimes it’s due to lack of sleep, sometimes it’s due to poor decisions the night before, sometimes it’s due to illness, and sometimes it’s just hard!
Sometimes it’s a combination of all these things. But I’ve never regretted it afterwards!
And I feel like I always leave better. Thank you guys for pushing me and allowing me to push you. Just show up! Mentally, physically, spiritually, for your family, your jobs, your church, show up! Whether you feel like it or not, it will become a habit and we need men like you!

A Guest Q – Sort of

AO: juco
Q: 5K , Sunrise (David Burrell)
PAX: Median, Butterknife, Dart Gun, Starlink, Lt. Dan, Windex, Guardrail, Mailbox, Data, Erector, Wanderer, Archie
FNGs: None
COUNT: 14
Warm-Up (IC)
SSH
Windmill
Harry Rockets
Tempo Squats

Tha Thing mosey to the pond
– Circuit Training at the Pond
— Station 1 = 50 Flutter Kicks
— Station 2 =10 Catalina Wine Mixer; then Lunges half way to next station
— Station 3 = 30 Squats
— Station 4 = 25 Merkins
2 laps

Mosey to the Coupon Pile

20 Big Boys
30 Freddy Mercuries
15 American Hammers
15 Curls

Mosey to the AO; various Mary (Imperial Walkers, Rowboat, Pickle Pounders, Superman, etc)

Count off / Name o Rama
Circle of Trust Heb 11:6
The Third F – vital part of F3, and not every AO gets this…but JUCO does, so keep Christ the center of the workout and you have no idea the impact that you’ll have on the community, the church, your family, and the Kingdom

Parking Lot 21

AO: juco
Q: Windex
PAX: Starlink, Data, Guardrail, Mailbox, Wanderer, Windex
FNGs: None
COUNT: 6
WARMUP:
Big Arm Circles – F&B, Windmills, (Re)motivators, Tennessee Rocking Chair, 1 Cherry Pick

THE THANG:
Mosey to the big lot. Buy In for 5 Burpees, then 21’s with Freddy Mercury’s and Shoulder Taps.

Start at curb
1 (4 count) Freddy Mercury
Run to first line
20 Shoulder Taps
Run back to curb
2 (4 count) Freddy Mercury’s
Run to second line
19 Shoulder Taps

Repeat adding a line each time and losing a line each time after reaching the other side. Freddy’s always at the curb. Shoulder Taps at the lines. All the way across and back ends with 20 (4 count) Freddy Mercury’s and 1 final Shoulder Tap at the curb.

Mosey back to the flag. Cash Out with 5 burpees.

MARY:
Don’t know her…

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Hardship Hill

COT:
Scripture: Isaiah 40:29 – “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”

In life, we often think of strength in terms of physical power or endurance. We train our bodies, push through challenges, and strive to be strong on our own. But true strength isn’t just about what we can do on our own—it’s about relying on God, who gives us the strength we need to overcome anything.
The prophet Isaiah reminds us that God is the source of our strength. When we are weary and feel like we have nothing left to give, God is there, providing the strength that goes beyond our own limitations. His power isn’t just for the strong; it’s for the weak, the tired, and the overwhelmed.
Today, if you’re feeling worn out or discouraged, remember that you don’t have to rely on your own strength. God is ready to renew your strength, lift you up, and empower you to face whatever comes your way.

Also consider this from our sermon at church this weekend.

Ask Jesus, “What do you want me to know about me?”

Partner AMRAP

AO: juco
Q: Fetch
PAX: Starlink, Erector, Data, Hat Trick, Windex, Dart Gun, Love Shaq, Lt. Dan, Ike, Guardrail, Lawndart
FNGs: None
COUNT: 13
WARMUP:Side straddle hops in cadence
Windmills in cadence
LBACF, LBACB
Cherry pickers in cadence
30 sec stretch on your own

THE THANG:
Mosey to the back of facilities

Partner up.

The goal is 100 hand releases merkins, 200 squats, 300 calf raises between the two of you.
Ground partner does exercise while other partner runs the hill and does 10 reps at the top then runs back. Each partner does an exercise before you move to the next one.
Exercises are:
BBS
4 count heavy dolleys
4 count Freddy mercuries
WWIII BBS
Thrusters
OH Press

Mosey to courtyard, do exercises until partner runs around loop: dips, derkins
Step ups until six finishes
Mosey back to flag doing hello dolleys and flutter kicks along the way.

MARY:ring of fire to time

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Escape from haw ridge

COT:“I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭10‬-‭14‬ ‭ESV‬‬
bible.com/bible/59/php.4.14.ESV

Contentment is an interesting thing, I think some believe contentment to mean being ok with less than your best, or mean to be ok with not striving for success or being motivated or maybe to mean settling.. But, I think it’s more about knowing that God is in control and learning to trust Him man no matter the situation in life. Paul says he has learned to be content in the highs and lows. I’m definitely still learning. It’s really neat to step back and objectively see the path you’re on. When you started down whatever road you’re on, I bet you had no idea of the highs and lows it would bring, but, for me, I can see Gods plan and provision through it all. Everything part of the journey has been part of my growth and part of the growth is learning to be content with the road I’m on. Again it’s not settling for something, rather it’s gratefulness for the highs and learning to trust in the lows.