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Thanksgiving Pi

THE SCENE: Mid 60s. On the first day of November. Really?
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
In honor of the first day of Thanksgiving season, today’s beatdown is brought to you by the number “pi”…
31 SSH IC
4 Cherry Pickers IC
15 Crabettes IC
9 Failure to Launch IC
26 Mtn Climbers IC
5 8-Ct Body Builders IC

THA-THANG:
Head to the scrapyard for a 3-exercise circuit:
3 Pullups
5 Dips (full weight on parallel bars)
8 Merkins
9 Repeats

793 yard Indian Run through the park and around the fountain to the base of Mt Crumpet
Pair up for Dora-style. One partner exercises, other runs up the hill, around the tree, and back.
23 Burpees
84 BBS
62 Iron Mike
64 8-ct Body Builders

338 yard easy mosey back to the grinder

MARY:
3 cycles of Row your Boat
27 Pickle Pounders
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
15 PAX this morning.
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
As you know, pi is a number whose decimal representation has infinite digits. Today’s beatdown worked through just 32 of them, but it’s been calculated out to over 22 trillion digits and of course it just keeps on going. Just as we could never work out through the entire representation of pi, we could never comprehend or experience the entire fullness of God’s love and grace toward us. If you get a little twinge of sore muscles at some point today, let that remind you to be thankful we didn’t go to 22 trillion digits, but even more to be thankful for His infinite goodness.
MOLESKIN:
Apologies to Squiggly and Moses… I didn’t feel on my game much this morning and they did just about all the Dora reps. Hopefully just coming down off the Halloween sugar high.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
F3 Olympics/anniversary. Also, check GroupMe for service project info. Weekend of 11/17, Habitat project: demo and rebuild a deck.

Blocks in The Path

THE SCENE: 40°, clear
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
10 curls
10 tricep extensions
10 upright rows
10 blockees
THA-THANG:
Route 66 style CMU OH run together through park with doing exercises at every other light pole going up to 11 then back down again.
Curls
Tricep extensions
Upright rows
Blockees
MARY:
CMU flutter kicks x 25
CMU hammers 2-count x 20
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
10 mighty men
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
9 unconscious beliefs blocking our path to inner peace:
1. “I Need to be Doing Something Right Now.”
Though our ego tricks us into believing we need this feeling to get things done, when we can let it go we see a lot of our anxiety dissolves and our relaxation deepens. We’re also much more likely to enjoy what we need to do without the constant internal pressure of feeling that what we’re doing in this moment is never enough.

2. “When I Get What I Want I Will be Happy.”
When we see we’re doing this we can practice letting go of that need, even if only for a brief moment. The more capable we become at doing so, the more we will naturally experience happiness in the present, and the less our minds will fixate on ideas of the future for fulfillment.

3. “Finding Inner Peace Is Difficult.”
Often it is letting go of the belief that what we want is so far away, and understanding that when you stop striving so aggressively you will start to see the calm you’re looking for.

4. “If I Express My Emotions Honestly People Will Think I’m Weak.”
The irony in this is that as everyone is dealing with the urge to be authentic, those that actually do so are often met with respect and admiration.

5. “If People Knew the Real Me, They Wouldn’t Like It.”
We hide certain aspects of our personality, defining ourselves publicly by what we show and privately by what we’ve hidden. The reality is that you are a lot more than either of those stories, and people will gravitate toward the real you because they appreciate honesty.

6. “I Should be Happier Right Now.”
Happiness isn’t something you need to have all the time; it comes and goes, like any experience, but it’s not a prerequisite for being human.

7. “Not Being the Best Me Isn’t Good Enough.”
When you can strip yourself of this idea you’ll soon realize that the chase to being your best self is infinite and anxiety-inducing.

8. “I Owe the World.”
Though gratitude is important, it doesn’t mean we should walk around with the feeling that we’re in debt to the universe. When we let go of the deep feeling of debt and obligation, we can then really start to give people what we have to offer.

9. “There Was a Time in My Past That Absolutely Sucked.”
Often we become so identified with bad times in our past that they get in the way of us enjoying the present. When we come to realize that they are far less significant than we initially thought, we stop feeling like imposters and we let old memories fall away.

– From Tiny Buddha
MOLESKIN:

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
BrOlympics Saturday!

Ring around the AO

THE SCENE: Cool, Brisk 43ish degrees.

WARM-O-RAMA:

SSH X 15

Arm Circles Front/Back X 10 each

Cherry Pickers X 10

Mosey to 5 stations to explain Workout around the perimeter of the AO “Bomb Shelter”

THA-THANG:

Station #1 @ Pavilion

10 Mr. Spectacular’s with CMU.

15 CMU Curls

20 CMU Goblet Squats

Sprint to Station #2 @ Scrap Yard

10 pullups

15 Decline Merkins

20 Step Ups Each leg

Mosey to Station #3@ Center Field of Softball Field

10 Burbees

15 Mt. Climbers

20 Big Boy Setups

Bear Crawl to Station #4@ Left Field of Softball Field

10 Jump Squats

15 Merkins

20 LBCs

Mosey to Station #5@ Small Hill Near AO Parking Lot.

5 – Burnie Sander’s up jog down.

15 – 4 Count Flutter Kicks.

Mosey to Station #1 Repeat.

MARY:

Protractor Leg lifts

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
10 in attendance this AM

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:

Couple Quotes by William Bryson

“Strength does not come from winning.  Your struggles develop your strengths.  When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.”

Described my personal struggle with Divorce over the last year and becoming a better (stronger) parent and role model for my kids.

“I am strong because I’ve been weak. 

I am fearless because I’ve been afraid

I am wise because I’ve been foolish.”

MOLESKIN:
Always try to turn your Negatives into Positives!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
F3 Olympics Coming Up.

Year 1

THE SCENE: 57° and wet wet wet
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
SSH x 15
Small and big arm circle backwards and forwards
Michael Phelps
Two laps jogged (yogged) around the parking lot
THA-THANG:
Pull 4 cards from exercise deck and do what’s on the cards then run the 1/3 mile loop. Repeat. We pulled a lot of sprint cards, several bear crawls and random exercises.
MARY:
Last lap on the 1/3 mile loop we Indian ran then did:
V-ups x 20
Side Vs x 20
Banana for 30 seconds
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
9 men
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
A year ago I was by myself in my basement, not pushing myself. Not getting better. Just stagnant. Thanks to Pinnochio and Fins I found out about F3 and through that rucking. Now I continually push myself to keep up with Drifter and Woodshack, I have a huge group of friends I wouldn’t have met otherwise. I feel I have a purpose and people to be accountable to when I wake up at 4 am. I’m thankful for you guys for giving it your all when you’re out here. Everyone one of you have moved me in some way with your hard work, your encouragement and your excellent BOMs.
MOLESKIN:
Pinnochio says I suck at shuffling cards.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Younger Than Yesterday

THE SCENE: Overcast skies, 55 degrees, 77% humidity.
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
Drifter on Q:

25 4ct SSH
25x 4ct Smerf Jacks
5x 4ct Good Mornings
5x (each leg) slow hold Iron Mike
Couple of stretches (legs and arms)
25x 4ct Boxer Jack’s
25x 4ct mtn climbers
10x tempo merkins
THA-THANG:
Woodshack on Q:

  • Partner up
  • #1 farmer carries two CMU’s while #2 does 10 Merkins and 10 squats
  • #2 runs to catch #1 and both do 20 CMU curls
  • #2 farmer carries two CMU’s while #1 does 10 Merkins and 10 squats
  • #1 runs to catch #2 and both do 20 CMU curls
  • Repeat the sequence until the upper Bomb Shelter loop of about 0.8 miles is completed
  • Stop at base of Mt. Crumpet.

Snorkel on Q – Elevens on Mt. Crumpet

1 Big Boy Sit-up
1 Hand-Release Merkin

Alternate run/Bernie up Crumpet

10 Iron Mikes
10 Body Builders
Run down Crumpet

MARY:
Side leg swings 4 count x10 each leg, Box cutters x20, Flutter kicks 4 count x15, Slutter kicks 4 count x15, Protractors of various angles, Leg lift sit ups x10, LBCs to cash out.
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
12 HIMs
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:

“My Back Pages” by Bob Dylan lyrics © Audiam, Inc

There are many contenders to my favorite song of all time but I keep coming back to this one first recorded by Dylan in 1964 and covered by the Byrds in 1967, my freshman year in high school. The words by Dylan always cause me to reflect on myself and my actions and the Byrds version makes for enjoyable listening.

Crimson flames tied through my ears, Rollin’ high and mighty traps, Countless with fire on flaming roads, Using ideas as my maps, Ah, but I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now

I realized early in my career that ideas may be good when pushing the envelop but past experiences should not be discounted. I should not think that I know it all but instead go back to a younger time when I embraced learning

Half-wracked prejudice leaped forth, Rip down all hate, I screamed, Lies that life is black and white, Spoke from my skull I dreamed, Ah, but I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now

Life is seldom, if ever, filled with absolutes, nevers, or always. More often than not it’s best lived with compromises, concessions, and consensus.  And that can only happen when we engage, connect, and communicate with one another. Become younger and learn from one another. 

In a soldier’s stance, I aimed my hand, At the mongrel dogs who teach, Fearing not that I’d become my enemy, In the instant that I preach, Ah, but I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now

Man this one hits me hard. My name is Bob. Bobs know everything. At times I need to remind myself to get off the soap box, become a sponge, and soak in knowledge and experiences.  I need to become younger. 

My guard stood hard when abstract threats, Too noble to neglect, Deceived me into thinking, I had something to protect, Ah, but I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now

Don’t subscribe to the philosophy of give an inch – lose a mile.  Sometimes our life experiences harden us and make us old. Become young again and trust. Let go. Don’t be foolish but trust appropriately, then sit back and enjoy the ride.  

Good and bad, I define these terms, Quite clear, no doubt, somehow, Ah, but I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now

Don’t be the one that determines what is good and what is bad. That has already been done. Leave that to our Father in heaven and let us be the children gathered at his feet that want to obey. 

Jesus said it best in Matthew 18:2-5 when He said, “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.”

Let me bring this around to F3. About 5 years ago my youngest son got involved in CrossFit and weight lifting. He ultimately placed second nationally in his weight and age group and qualified for the Pan Am competition. A back injury kept him from going but that really isn’t the reason for this story. About that time Adam was encouraging me to join CrossFit and one evening at the house he was showing me some of the exercises. I barely tried them and commented that I was too old and too “everything” to do them. Knee surgeries, old injuries, and nagging aches and pains had taken its toll. Besides, I was over 60 and had a stoke and heart surgery just a few years earlier.

I don’t know what made me tell I-Beam that I would give F3 a try when he told me about the Bomb Shelter startup. But I did and it is one of the best thing I could have done for myself. And as many have said and many will say, it’s more than the workout. It’s you and who you are and what you believe. It is about this community that we have become in just one short year. I can only imagine and I look forward to continued growth of this great group of men.

I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now.

And an added benefit is that I know that several of you will be asked to be my pallbearers because my current list probably won’t make it to my last breath.

God love you all.

MOLESKIN:
Prayers for Moses and Squiggly recovery and travel mercies for Napster to Atlanta next weekend for Tough Mudder.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Blount Beautiful at 10:00 am this morning from Vienna Coffee House.  Sign up for F3 Knoxville 3 Year Anniversary Celebration on November 3 and 4, 2018.