F3 Knoxville

nothing special

AO: shamruck
Q: Mermaid
PAX: Fabio (Joe Hamilton), KickFlip, The Situation, Blindside, Eliza, Mermaid
FNGs: None
COUNT: 6
just miles…
We did the old faithful route, and a lap around campus. We talked a lot about the upcoming GTE. The total mileage was around 3.5.

Our COT focused on a rough quote I picked up at Winter Jam over the weekend. It was something the band New Song said. Since I don’t have the exact quote, this is the paraphrase.

You don’t realize how much you need Jesus until you realize that Jesus is all that you have. Upon that realization, you learn that he is all that you really ever needed.

Snow Day Shenanigans

AO: shamrock
Q: slappy
PAX: Mermaid, Anchorman, Base Salary, Eliza, KickFlip, Skidmark, slappy, Stitch, Swifty, Voodoo, Waxjob, Oscar Meyer
FNGs: None
COUNT: 12
WARMUP:
SSH
Grady Corns
Moroccan night club
Tempo merkins
Shoulder taps
Cherry pickers

THE THANG:
On football field
-50 snow angels
Separated into 2 teams. Snowball fight. You get hit you do 5 burpees.
Round 1- you get 3 lives
Round 2- civil war – each team stands shoulder to shoulder 10 yards opposite the other team. You get 1 shot per round. If you get hit you’re out. Play until last man standing.
Round 3 – single elimination

Moved to the half pipe hill
Teams did a sled relay. Go down hill on sled stop and do 1 burpee. Run up the hill and handoff to teammate.

MARY:
Pickle pounders
Hold plank until 6:15

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Convergence this weekend. See you all there.

COT:
I read the letter I wrote to Shamrock last year followed by the letter Mrs. Cardinal wrote to us this year.

When asked about why God chose the timing that he did, “She said, “It was because he hadn’t met F3 yet. God waited to take him until they were in your life to take care of you.” She was right. God waited…so that I would have you to walk with me through the darkest valley of my life.”

Do you believe that F3 can make a difference in the lives of men and their families? Who do you see around you that needs support? Who do you go to for support. While sad, Cardinal’s passing is a good story that all men of F3 are part of. The challenge is to make it count for yourself and others while you still can.

Honoring Cardinal

AO: shamrock
Q: Mermaid , slappy
PAX: Eliza, slappy, Bed Wetter, Mermaid, Stitch, Anchorman, Steam, Crawlspace, KickFlip, Skidmark, Commission, Honeydew, Ghost Flag (F3Knoxville)
FNGs: None
COUNT: 12
We honored Cardinal today by performing his VQ.

The Thang:
Choose two points about 100 yards from each other. At “Point A” perform Set 1 exercises, then run to “Point B” and repeat those same exercises. Run back to “Point A”.
Repeat that sequence for exercise Sets 2, 3, and 4.
Set 1
5 Burpees
5 Big Boys
5 Heels to Heaven
Set 2
10 Burpees
10 Little Baby Crunches
10 Mt. Climbers Double Count
Set 3
15 Burpees
15 Air Squats
15 Freddy Mercury’s
Set 4
20 Burpees

We retold his story and shared the impact on the F3 Nation, and challenged these men to stay on top of their health.

1st SHAMruck of 24

AO: shamruck
Q: Oscar Meyer
PAX: Eliza, Snaggletooth (Elijah Tafao), Mermaid, Mailbox, Tailhook, slappy, The Situation, Dumpster Dive (Brad Burnette), Dumpster Dive, Oscar Meyer, None
FNGs: 1 None
COUNT: 11
WARMUP: none
THE THANG: disclaimer then straight ruck to hey bear and back
MARY:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: convergence (f3 smokies) Saturday 7 am (springbook in Alcoa)
COT:1st cor 6:19-20
Mental health is a big deal! We are all working on our physical bodies and need to keep the mind healthy as well. I had a good friend die by suicide last year. If you are having issues or problems get help! Grab a friend or counselor and get help! Also with new years comes resolutions don’t try to change everything keep reiterating your self a small change over. Long time will do much more than a large unsustainable change.