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A Little Variety

THE SCENE: Perfect weather – mid 50’s, no wind

F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER

WARM-O-RAMA:

SSH IC x 25

Tempo Squats IC x 10

Cherry Pickers IC x 10

Merkins IC x 10

THA-THANG:

Ring of Fire with a few exercises thrown in there that we seldom do. 10 stations set up in a circle; spread out evenly between the stations; do exercise listed at each station for 45 seconds and then rotate to the next station; 30 second rest in between. Threw in a couple moseys and some lunges to the middle of the circle for variety. Exercises at the stations were as follows:

  • Kraken Burpees
  • Sweat Angels
  • Around-the-clock Merkins
  • Box Cutters holding rock in the air
  • Bobby Hurleys
  • Punch-up Merkins
  • Iron Mikes
  • Flutter Kicks holding rock in the air
  • Diamond Merkins
  • Ski Abs

Run up Little Baby Hill twice. Do 2 burpees at the top each time.

MARY:

Side Crunches – 15 each side

ATM’s

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA

32 strong – No FNG’s

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
I was reminded of 2 important truths in my life during the Mountain Man Memorial March this past weekend.

  1. When I am focused on my own individual circumstances, I lose the ability to serve others.
  2. I need brothers surrounding me, especially during the difficult, painful times.

I was reminded of those lessons during the physical activity of rucking, but they are applicable to all aspects of life. If we are so focused on our own circumstances, we can’t be there to lift up our brothers. We can’t be present for our wives and for our children. We can’t serve others the way that God is calling us to serve.

During those difficult seasons of life, our natural tendency as men is to isolate ourselves. But more than ever, that’s when we need our brothers. We all experience peaks and valleys, and when we’re in the valley, we need a strong-hearted brother to help us get back up on our feet. As HIM’s, we need to be the men reaching out to help our fellow brothers………….and we should be humble enough to realize that we will inevitably find ourselves in the valley at some point and be in need of our brothers to lift us back up.

The Thin Yellow (and pink) Line

THE SCENE: A brisk Spring morning (32 degrees)
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
BOCs front and back

Cherry Pickers

Tempo Merkins

Tempo Squats

SSH (4ct x 100)
THA-THANG:
10 different workout stations along the thin yellow line at the AO lot. 45 seconds at each station….

  • Tempo Merkins
  • Alternating double lunge with narrow squat in between
  • Lateral hops
  • Flutter Kicks
  • Squats
  • SSH
  • Bicep Curls
  • BB situps
  • Shoulder Taps
  • LBCs
  • Sprint up hill and back  (Circuit x 3; Worked with battle buddy so no one was lonely)

Mosey to Pavillion

Alternating 1 min table rows / 1 min wall sit (x 3)

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
Music City, Bluebird, Kentucky, Archie, Gibbler, Cherry Picker, Ribbed, Pacman, Rainbow, SlimShady
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Quick word regarding anxiety/fear.

Grace means courage. When God says “fear not” his aim is not that you would just calm down and experience a relative absence of fear. He doesn’t say “don’t be afraid, everything will turn out okay so you can relax.” Instead, He says, “Don’t be afraid, I am with you!” -David Powlison

Isiah 41:10

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

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

BLIMPS with a side of Aiken Legs

THE SCENE: warm and breezyF3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:

  • 25 SSH
  • 10 baby arm circles (forward and backwards)
  • Michael Phelps
  • 15 tempo squats
  • 15 tempo merkins
  • 10 rockettes
  • 10 windmills
  • THA-THANG:
  • BLIMPS (5 burpees, 10 lunges, 15 imperial walkers, 20 merkins, 25 plank jacks, 30 squats
  • BLIMPS on way to soccer field and run 2 sprints
  • BLIMPS on way to steps for Aiken Legs
    • 20 box jumps
    • 20 squats
    • 20 lunges
    • 20 Iron Mikes
    • 20 squat jumps

BLIMPS to soccer field and run two sprints

Merkin, Squat, BBS and CDD suicide ladder
MARY:

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Rest – find time to rest.  Find time to recharge so you can lead your family, lead at work, and lead your friends well.  Don’t get burned out.  Whatever it is that recharges your batteries, go and do it.
MOLESKIN:

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Find a team for Hardship Hill

Merkins and Big Boys with a side of Mosey

THE SCENE: Upper 40s and clear, i.e. perfect
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
SSH x 25

CP x 10

BAC, forward and reverse x10

4 Sets of Merkins and BBS (IC), alternating between each.  Starting with 20 each, reducing by 5 till we hit the bottom.  Total of 50 for each exercise.  Remember this pattern.  It will be repeated.

THA-THANG:

  • Mosey from the AO to the Chapel
  • 4 sets of squats and 4ct flutter kicks OYO
  • Quick mosey up toward the rock pile
  • Stop on the way and rest with 4 sets of Merkins/BBS OYO
  • Go as hard as you can the rest of the way to the rock pile
  • Pick up a coupon, 4 sets of curls and presses, passing coupons to the left after each set.
  • Mosey back toward lower parking lot, see FiA in action and re-route to playground (don’t want to harsh their mellow)
  • At playground, 4 sets of box jumps and 4ct Hello Dollies.
  • Mosey to bottom of hill, Bernie up the hill with 5 burpees at the top
  • Back to AO

MARY:
4 more sets of Merkins/BBS just for good measure

Boat/Canoe to finish

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
When Martin Luther was asked what he would do if he knew tomorrow was the end. He responded that he would plant an apple tree.  How would I respond?  If I trust in God each day, I will have no reason to worry about what is in store for tomorrow. I pray I can trust God to provide that which I need.
MOLESKIN:

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
2nd F tonight at Abridged

Sprints Anyone?

THE SCENE
40 and Clear

Welcome and Disclaimer

WARM UP
COP

  • SSH x30 IC
  • 4ct Tempo Squats x12 IC
  • 4ct Windmills x12 IC
  • Burpees x5 OYO
  • 4ct Dive Bombers x10 IC
  • 4ct Mountain Climbers x15 IC
  • Little Arm Circles x12 each Forward and Back IC
  • Run a lap around the parking lot.

Line up on the side of the parking lot.

THA THANG
Ascent
Each person will complete the following three exercises for the prescribed about of time per round with 20 second break between rounds. Each person chooses which cone they will sprint to: Yellow = normal, Orange = advance.

Exercises (FORM MATTERS!):

  • Dry Docks
  • BBS
  • Jump Squats

Rounds:

  • Rd 1: Complete each exercise for 10 seconds then sprint to the cone, 2 burpees and back.
  • Rd 2: Complete each exercise for 20 seconds then sprint to the cone, 2 burpees and back.
  • Rd 3: Complete each exercise for 30 seconds then sprint to the cone, 2 burpees and back.
  • Rd 4: Complete each exercise for 40 seconds then sprint to the cone, 2 burpees and back.
  • Rd 5: Complete each exercise for 30 seconds then sprint to the cone, 2 burpees and back.
  • Rd 6: Complete each exercise for 20 seconds then sprint to the cone, 2 burpees and back.
  • Rd 7: Complete each exercise for 10 seconds then sprint to the cone, 2 burpees and back.

Mosey to new parking lot on the other side of the playground

Endurance Sprinter
Men will run the following 5 rounds doing the exercises listed…

Rounds:

  • Rd 1: Perform exercise 1, sprint to the first cone then sprint back.
  • Rd 2: Perform exercise 2, sprint to the first cone and back, second cone and back.
  • Rd 3: Perform exercise 1, sprint to the first cone and back, second cone and back,
    third cone and back.
  • Rd 4: Perform exercise 2, sprint to the first cone and back, second cone and back,
    third cone and back, fourth cone and back.

When you finish your round, hold plank positions and do shoulder taps until six arrives.

Exercises (Reps = x10, x15 or x20):

  • Rd 1: Wide Merkins
  • Rd 2: Narrow Squats
  • Rd 3: Wide Merkins
  • Rd 4: Narrow Squats

Rinse and repeat with the following exercises (Reps = x15)

  • Rd 1: BBS
  • Rd 2: Squat Jumps
  • Rd 3: BBS
  • Rd 4: Squat Jumps

Mosey to SP

MARY

  • 4ct Flutter Kicks x30 IC
  • Side Crunches Rt x25 IC
  • Sdie Crunches Lf x25 IC
  • 4ct Hello Dolly x20 IC

Cash Out: ATMs

COT
26 PAX including 1 FNG – Knee High

BOM
A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.
Proverbs 22:1

Over the last two and half years we have seen literally hundreds of men come through F3 Knoxville.  No matter whether they’ve stayed or moved on, they have contributed to what it means to be a part of F3, what it means to be a HIM.  When we wear the “F3” it means something.  It symbolizes a pursuit to reject passivity, accept responsibility, lead courageously and expect a greater reward.  It is worn by everyday men who are seeking to live extra-ordinary lives as men of impact.  Every day we have an opportunity to grow and help others grow as well.  This is both a gift and a stewardship.  My prayer is that as each of us leave there this morning, we will choose to be men of integrity, courage, humility and love.  That we will not only live up to, but contribute to the reputation this PAX has built over the last two years.

Now let’s get after it!

 

Submitted by Cap’n Crunch