F3 Knoxville

Moving Escalator

THE SCENE: 38 and clear
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:

Side straddle hop X 20
Imperial Squat Walkers X 15
Arm Circles x 14 each way
Burpo’s – 5
THA-THANG:

Forties – High rep version of 11’s. Always add up to 40 subtracting 5 each time:
Merkins and Big Boys
– 30 Merkins, Devin Hester 10 BBS
25 Merkins Devin Hester 25 BBS
20 Merkins, Devin Hester 20 BBS
15 Merkins, Devin Hester, 25 BBS
10 Merkins, Devin Hester, 30 BBS

Mosey towards Asylum

Moving Escalator – 10 burpees, 20, Squat Jumps, 30 merkins, 40 squats
10 reps, run to next stop, 10 reps+20 reps next exercise, run, 10, 20, 30 reps, run, 10, 20, 30, 40 reps, run to start. Can go back down escalator: 40, 30, 20, 10, run, 30, 20, 10, run, 20, 10, run, 10.

At the Hill(next to AO)

5 burpees at bottom run to top and do 5 burpees.

Aborama:
7 x Captain Thor
Boat Canoe
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
40 PAX with one FNG Face Plant
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
My wife and I have been doing a devotional call the Bible in one year on through the bible app.  It has been great to go through verses together.  Here is the link to the bible app if your interested https://www.bible.com/app

“F3: Good For You, Good For Me”

THE SCENE: 47 degrees – dark – windy
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER

“Welcome to F3: Fitness – Fellowship – & Faith! It is 5:30 so we’re gonna go ahead and get things started. My name is Steam and I’ll serve as your Q in charge for the next 45 minutes. I am not a professional – you are here on your own volition which means I don’t know any injuries you may or may not have so if you need to modify any of the exercises we do this morning feel free to do so but you came here to work so we are all going to push each other to give 100% at all times.”

“That being said – thank you for being here this morning and showing up not for yourself – but for the man on your left and right – watch their back just like they’re going to watch yours.”

WARM-O-RAMA:
1. Side-Straddle Hop (SSH): 25 x 4 in cadence

2. Rockette: 15 x 4 in cadence

3. 1 Armed Slow Pitch: 8 forward each arm in cadence

4. Forward Lunge: 10 x 4 in cadence

5. Cherry Picker: 10 x 4 in cadence

6. The Slow Clap: Literally a slow clap that builds up – actually pretty cool and great way to kick things off/rally the men together before the mosey/beatdown.
THA-THANG:

  • Mosey to edge of WFP (World’s Fair Park) field
    • Merkin Line 
    • PAX assembled shoulder to shoulder across field in Merkin plank
    • 1st man says the following commands:
      • “Ready!”
      • “1 – 2 – 3” = 4 count merkin
    • PAX executes a 4 count merkin sequence once
    • The 6 runs to the front while the rest of PAX remains in merkin plank position
    • Repeats the original commands – everyone executes 1 – 4 count merkin
    • Rinse & Repeat until halfway across the field
    • Once halfway across field –> Bernie Sanders the other half
  • Mosey to W. Hill Avenue
    • Upon arrival at W. Hill Avenue –> 10 squats in cadence
    • Bear Crawl American Indian Hill (Up)
    • PAX assembled in single file line facing up W. Hill Avenue
    • QIC calls out “Left” & “Right” as PAX bear crawls up the hill
    • The 6 bear crawls from the back to take the first position
    • Rinse and repeat until entire PAX is at the top of the hill
  • Mosey around Church on corner of W. Hill Avenue and halt at top of Cumberland Avenue hill facing towards Univ. of TN
    • Upon arrival @ top corner of Cumberland Avenue –> 10 squats in cadence
    • Lunge-Squat American Indian Hill (Down)
    • PAX assembled in single file line in the squat position facing downhill
    • 1st man commands:
      • “Ready!”
      • “1 – 2 – 3” = lunge 3 times down hill
    • After 3 lunges are executed –> hold in the squat position until the 6 sprints to the 1st position
    • Repeats original commands –> PAX executes 3 lunges + holds squat until 6 arrives at the front
    • Rinse and Repeat until halfway down the hill
  • Mosey down to the bottom of the hill across from WFP American Indian Run formation
  • Hold squat position until traffic light/crosswalk sign turns green/go
    • Must have been the longest light in TN –> PAX executed 20 calf raises in cadence until green light was extablished
  • Mosey to Clinch Ave./Entrance to WFP American Indian Run formation
  • Gather before bridge across WFP on Clinch
    • “I’m Up – He Sees Me – I’m Down”
    • Scenario of sniper on a rooftop –> all PAX must cross WFP bridge on Clinch safely
    • All PAX start with chest flat on ground
    • Upon command “I’m Up!” –> get up and sprint towards the other end of bridge until the command “He Sees Me!” is given
    • Upon command “He Sees Me – I’m Down” –> PAX drops down with chest flat to the ground
      • Executes 5 merkins in cadence
      • Waits for command of “I’m Up” to move
    • Rinse & Repeat until all PAX are across the bridge safely.
  • Gather by stairs leading down into WFP by BigBall
    • PAX executes 10 squats in cadence
  • Battle Buddy teams are formed at top of stairs
    • Wheel-barrow Buddy Carry (Down)
    • Each battle buddy team alternates wheel-barrow carrying the other down one section of the stairs going down into WFP.
    • Battle buddy whose legs are being held climbs down stairs (decline) on hands
    • Battle Buddy switches upon each new increment of stairs
    • PAX executes flutter kicks until 6 is recovered at the bottom
  • Mosey around water perimeter of WFP American Indian Run formation
  • Gather under WFP amphitheater @ the stage
    • Stage Merkin Line
    • All PAX are shoulder to shoulder (tightly) starting from the right end of the stage
    • 1st man commands:
      • “Ready!”
      • “1 – 2 – 3” = 1 – 4 count merkin sequence
    • All PAX executes 1 – 4 count merkin sequence under 1st man’s command.
    • PAX hold incline merkin plank until the 6 recovers to the first position
    • Repeats original commands
    • Rinse & Repeat until all PAX have made it to the other end of the stage as a unit
  • Mosey back to AO start point
    • Once feet hit the grass field that separates PAX from original AO start point = full speed ahead – leave nothing in the tank all out spring

MARY:
Splashin Merlot is a sign of character/grit/dedication to push yourself hard throughout the workout – well earned.
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
15 PAX // No FNGs
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
“Be an ambassador of hope”

When people look at you or come in contact with you – are you an ambassador of hope to them?

It’s so easy to lose hope in the world we live in today but we, the men of F3 are called to lead and serve as HIGH IMPACT MEN & Ambassadors of Hope for Him. Consider the impact you have within your spheres of influence – family – job – relationships – etc —> Be the ambassador of hope in someone’s life that enables them to keep going. Be the ambassador of hope that helps other men realize there’s something different about you and they want to know more.

KEEP THE FAITH & FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT MEN!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Need Saturday Q for Big Ball this week –> Red Writer stepped up and volunteered

Encourage PAX to sign-up to Q – it’s an honor and humbling

Downright Warm

THE SCENE: 41F, no wind, the warm weather drew a crowd today!
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
SSH x 30 IC 4 CT
Imperial Squat Walkers x 15 IC 4 CT
Merkins x 15 IC 4 CT
4X run across the parking lot, building intensity (Merkins and Squats between sets)

THA-THANG:
Mosey to the playground, find a bench
11s: Dips and BBS
11s: Box Jumps and Derkins

Back to the AO

Mini Grinder, 4 stations + the hill:
20 reps, after each lap drop 2 reps (20, 18, 16…)
1: Squat Jumps
2: Merkins
3: Iron Mikes
4: Gas Pumpers
+
2 Burpees at the top of the hill
Every other time up the hill, Bernie Sanders

Called it during the lap of 8, props to Plunger for pushing it with me.

MARY:
Boat Canoe (with some American Hammers thrown in for fun)
ATMs from Cap’n (thank you, sir!)

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
38 PAX, no FNGs

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
“Someone who cares about you, sweats with you, and corrects you when you need to be corrected is one of the most precious things in life; a true friend.” -Eric Greitens
I feel lucky to have several true friends in the COT this morning.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
That Alcoa CSAUP event coming up looks wicked awesome.

Birthday Beat Down

THE SCENE:9 degrees.  A little ice, some snow and no wind
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:

Cheatsheet “Get ya some” x 20

THA-THANG:
Mosey to the trail at the top parking lot

  • 15 Flutter kicks followed by Mosey
  • 15 merkins followed by Mosey
  • 15 big boys followed by Mosey
  • 15 squats followed by Mosey
  • repeated 4 times until we got to the base of Everest
  • 15 Flutter kicks
  • 15 merkins
  • 15 big boys
  • 15 squats

Summited Everest to the rock pile

  • Grab a rock
  • 15 Flutter kicks
  • 15 merkins
  • 15 big boys
  • 15 squats

Mosey Down the hill toward soccer field

  • 15 Flutter kicks
  • 15 merkins
  • 15 big boys
  • 15 squats

Mosey to the soccer field

  • High Knees
  • Ankle to butts
  • 25% sprint
  • 50% sprint
  • rest
  • High knees
  • Up and downs x5
  • Up/downs/roll over in the snow x3

 

  • Mosey to the church
  • 15 Flutter kicks
  • 15 merkins
  • 15 big boys
  • 15 squats
  • Mosey to AO

MARY:
Boat Canoe (Power T) for 1 last minute!
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
12 strong with 1 FNG! Welcome Topless! (Casey Holbrook) Pasted out donuts
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:

Lord What is the Measure of my Days

O Lord, make me know my end
    and what is the measure of my days;
    let me know how fleeting I am!
Behold, you have made my days a few handbreadths,
    and my lifetime is as nothing before you.
Surely all mankind stands as a mere breath! Selah
    Surely a man goes about as a shadow!

Life is fleeting.  God teach us to number our days.

MOLESKIN:
Insert any personal comments, notes, devotion content, etc.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Insert information about upcoming events, 2nd or 3rd F opportunities, and any other announcements.

Living an abundant life (with lots of coupons)

THE SCENE: asylum, clear and cold (14F).
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:

2 loops around the parking lot, then pick up “coupons” (firewood blocks from the back of a truck) to be carried the whole workout.

SSH 30 reps with coupons

Slow merkins 5 rep with star pose both sides

big arm circles both arms with coupons

mogul jumps over coupons 10 reps 4 ct

TIE Bombers (lunge position with baby arm circles with coupons 15 forward and 15 backward)

Skaters (4ct) 15 reps with coupons optional

Wide merkins and narrow merkins 10 ct over coupons

5 more slow merkins

 

THA-THANG:

Buddy up with Battle Buddy then Cadet salute holding coupons with pax bear-block crawling thru the tunnel

mosey to the playground:

11’s pistol squats(alternating both legs/11’s Star jacks (coupons) and CDD’s

mosey to pavillion

11’s rows and dips/11’s flutter kicks(4ct)BBS

mosey to far parking lot.

yonder in the distance lay 3 logs with musher harnesses attached…

8 volunteers drag the logs around the lot while the other pax does Burpee Merkin ladders until all the logs are back,

rinse and repeat with new volunteers x1

mosey back to the AO

MARY:
plenty of abs in the 11’s of flutter kick and BBS earlier
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA

21 PAX strong

Charmin, Frenchie, Mogul, Ribbed, Coolio, Gardener, Woozy, Cheatsheet, Catgut, Fabio, Gibbler, Denied, Fur Coat, Tollbridge, Pusher, Bowflex, Doubtfire, Beans, Rainbow, Code Brown

 

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Abundance. It is hard to beat the true fellowship at 5:30 AM experienced in the PAX, Though no one can afford their salvation, abundance comes through application of discipline in each area of the heart, soul, strength and mind.  “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly” John 10:10