F3 Knoxville

Bitesized Portions

AO: shamrock
Q: Stitch (Brad Ware)
PAX: Betty (Tyler Alexander), Mermaid (Bradley Roberts), Anchorman – Daniel Callis, slappy (Nathan Evers), Steam, Glamper, Oscar Meyer (Brett Harris), Dumpster Dive (Brad Burnette), Base Salary (Nate Wilson), Waxjob (Josh Brady), Free Fall (Justin Whitaker), Curry (Steve Coy), Curveball P (Dave Purcell), Drum Major (Mike Johnston), Pusher, Commission (Adam Wilson), Bed Wetter (Nick Adkins), Eliza (Kevin Parrott), The Situation (Carl Helstrom), Jardet (Tyler Hill), Great White (Grant Goodwin), LeBling (Chris LeClair), Econoline (Joshua Middlebrook), Fabio (Joe Hamilton), Voodoo (Eric A), Tailhook (Max), Swimmies (Nathan Chesney), Brick (Chris Tittle), Doubtfire (Nick Bond), Title IX (Christian Prescott), Band Camp (Jack Renfro)
FNGs: None
COUNT: 32
WARMUP:
• Imperial Walkers x10
• SSH x 10
• Grady Corns x 10
• Tempo Squats x 10
• Tempo Merkins x 10
THE THANG:
Buffet STOP #1 – UPPER BODY – Coupon Pile
1. OHP x 25
2. Curls x 25
3. Upright Rows x 25
4. Dips on CMU x 25

STOP #2 – CORE
1. Freddie Mercury (4 ct) x 25
2. Flutter Kicks (4 ct) x 25
3. Shoulder Taps (2 ct) x 25

STOP #3 – LEGS – Back lot
1. Squats x 25
2. Wall Steps (2 ct) x 25
3. Calf Raises x 25

STOP #4 – CARDIO – Football Field
1. SSH x 25
2. Stair Runs x 1 lap
3. 2 Laps around the Track

Circle up at mid-field
Betty = 10 Burpees
Tailhook = 11 Burpees
Mermaid = Jane Fondas
Lebling = ??
Anchorman = Leg balance?

Mosey back to COT:
Slappy = Monkey humpers
Voodoo = 1 leg pickle pointers
Oscar Meyer = Star gazers

COT:
Habits. We all have them. Some good (those involved with family, work, F3). Some not so good.

Oftentimes, we seek to change our bad habits and create new and better ones. We make resolutions. We resolve to get in shape, to eat healthier, to spend more time with our families. But the fact of the matter is that 88% of new year’s resolutions (if you make those) end up failing and we’re left feeling frustrated and powerless to make progress.

We need milk before solid food. Hebrews 5:14 says “… solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.”

So what does it mean to be trained by constant practice?…
A few years ago I picked up this little book called “Small Move, Big Change”. It was an easy read and takes a simple approach to changing behaviors and ultimately our habits. We make our goals too broad or idealistic, and at some point, our autopilot kicks in. Autopilot is that system of unconscious habits and preferences that have become so engrained through repetition.

So what’s the solution to changing? It starts with a bitesize goal. Something that focuses on a specific change in behavior and not a result. Instead of committing to “I’m going to eat better” or “I’m going to be more organized”, a microresolution would break that into something easy and measureable. “I’m going to pass on the cookies at our Wednesday meetings”. “I’m going to make my bed every morning”. Easy. Measureable. Successful.

You can even make these a little more personal. Analyze your habits to determine the single changes that will have the greatest impact. Think about your daily cues. I always snack after a trip to the grocery, usually even before I get everything put away. So, a more personal microresolution for me might be “I will not snack during or after putting away the groceries”. Easy. Measurable. Successful.

So you get the point here. Don’t set too many microresolutions. Make a couple and when those changes in behavior become habits, set new ones. Easy. Measureable. Successful.

Baby Killers

AO: shamrock
Q: KickFlip (David Greer)
PAX: Apple Bottom, Toretto (Larry Seufert), Jardet (Tyler Hill), Oscar Meyer (Brett Harris), Nacho Libre (Donnie Floyd), Free Fall (Justin Whitaker), Great White (Grant Goodwin), slappy (Nathan Evers), LeBling (Chris LeClair), Stitch (Brad Ware), Eliza (Kevin Parrott), Commission (Adam Wilson), Base Salary, Crawlspace (Nick Toth), Anchorman – Daniel Callis, Voodoo (Eric A), Mermaid (Bradley Roberts), Betty (Tyler Alexander), KickFlip (David Greer)
FNGs: None
COUNT: 19
WARMUP:
LBAC F/B
SSH
Imperial Walkers
Shoulder Taps
Mountain Climbers
Plank Jacks
Up/Down dog while I demo a few exercises

THE THANG:
13 reps of each exercise (all 4 count)
SSH
Imperial Walkers
Shoulder Taps
Mountain Climbers
Plank Jacks
800-meter run
85 reps of each exercise (8 burpees after each completed exercise)
Hand Release Merkins
(8 burpees)
Big Boy Sit-ups
(8 burpees)
Goblet Squats
(8 burpees)
Dips
(8 burpees)
Overhead Press
(8 burpees)
4 count flutter kicks
(8 burpees)
KB Swings
(8 burpees)
800-meter run

MARY: NOPE!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: None provided

COT:
Look for the little triggers in your life – little temptations and sins that could grow up to ruin you. Little lust grows up to be adultery. Little indulgence grows up to be addiction. Little anger grows up to be rage. Each of those baby sins – when they are fully grown, can RUIN you. It is far easier to kill something in its infancy, than to try and kill it when it is mature. KILL those things while they are tiny. “…watch out, because sin is crouching at the door, ready to pounce on you! You must master it before it masters you.” (Genesis 4:7). You have tens of men at Shamrock who would be honored to walk that path with you and can do so confidentially, if needed. Reach out for help and accountability!

BattleBuddyWithJesus

AO: shamrock
Q: Anchorman – Daniel Callis
PAX: Honeydew (Jason Childers), Dumpster Dive (Brad Burnette), Curveball P (Dave Purcell), Baby Boomer (Norm Vaughn), Hot Pants (Darin Sowa), Skidmark (Brad Coulter), Eliza (Kevin Parrott), Oscar Meyer (Brett Harris), slappy (Nathan Evers), Curry (Steve Coy), Stitch (Brad Ware), The Situation (Carl Helstrom), Tailhook (Max), Voodoo (Eric A), Commission (Adam Wilson), LeBling (Chris LeClair), Toretto (Larry Seufert), Mermaid (Bradley Roberts), Donnie Floyd, Betty (Tyler Alexander), Base Salary, Free Fall (Justin Whitaker), Coal Miner, Stiff Arm,
FNGs: None
COUNT: 25
WARMUP:
Side Straddle hop (IC) 4 CT x 10

Tie Fighters X10

Cherry Pickers x5

Toe Merkins 4-ct IC – 10

Plank Punch Alternating 10 each side – From a basic plank position, raise one hand off the ground and punch across, behind and under the opposite arm, keeping the core stabilized.

Stretch quads, runner’s stretch, cobra, down dog

THE THANG:
Mosey to CMU pile and grab one. Added in some curls for the 6.

Mosey to the soccer field

Line 1 – 25 CMU chest press

Line 2 – 25 Big Boys
Line 3 – 25 Merkins
Line 4 – 25 Squats
Sprint back to line 1
We will end up at 100 reps per exercise after 4 rounds.
Mosey
10 Blockies
Return CMUs
Mosey to Shamrock Road
Bear Crawl to each painted shamrock. Stop for a break to do 10 Monkey Humpers. I think we made it to about #20.

MARY:
Flutter Kicks – 25 – 4 ct.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Get ready for IPC.
COT:
Matthew 11:28-30
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
So many times I pray that God would just take this burden away from me or someone I know. Jesus is saying that he wants to grab onto you and help you walk with that burden. He will make it easier to carry and we will grow through this exercise with him.

Defeating a stacked deck

AO: shamrock
Q: Base Salary
PAX: Finish Him (Chris Templeton), Base Salary, Jardet (Tyler Hill), Betty (Tyler Alexander), Commission (Adam Wilson), Curveball P (Dave Purcell), Dumpster Dive, Eliza (Kevin Parrott), Honeydew (Jason Childers), Oscar Meyer (Brett Harris), Skidmark (Brad Coulter), slappy (Nathan Evers), Voodoo (Eric A), Waxjob (Josh Brady), Apple Bottom, Great White (Grant Goodwin), LeBling (Chris LeClair), Curry (Steve Coy), Stitch (Brad Ware), The Situation (Carl Helstrom), Twitch, Coal miner, nacho libre
FNGs: 2 Coal miner, nacho libre
COUNT: 23
WARMUP:
SSH x 10
Tie fighters x 10
Hip rolls x 5
Neck rolls x5
Windmills x 10
Cherry pickers x 4

THE THANG:
To the football field. Each Pax got a card from the F3 workout deck with the remainder of the deck being chance cards. Starting at the goal line, do the exercise on the card for the reps + yard line. Then mosey to the opposite side (Bernie to get back). Goal line ->goal line -> opposite 10 -> 10-> etc until the 50 (15 second stargazer) then work back out to the goal lines.
MARY: back at the flag continued drawing from the deck doing exercise at dictated reps

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Prayers : Freefall’s mother, Guardrail looking for a new employment opportunity, son of Cardinal adapting to a new school and the still recent losses of father and grandfather, curveball’s father is having cataract surgery.

COT: There is no pride in struggling alone.
There was a town that had a large storm on the way. It was expected to produce mass flooding. News alerts for the area urged residents to evacuate. One man however choose to stay and putting his faith in God saying ‘I know the Lord will take care of me.’ The storm arrives and floods began while emergency crews swept the town and urged him to evacuate, but he stayed and said ‘I know the Lord will take care of me.’ As the town began was flooding he retreated to his upstairs and a boat came up to rescue him. He again said ‘I know that the Lord will take care of me.’ The flood waters continued to rise and the man was sitting on his roof. A helicopter comes by and begs the man leave, but he just says ‘I know the Lord will take care of me.’ Eventually the flood rises and the man perishes. The man asks God why didn’t you protect me when I put all my faith in you until death?! God replied ‘I gave you news alerts and emergency crews, I sent a boat and a helicopter, why didn’t you accept the help I provided?’
We sometimes want our answers to feel miraculous or to happen how we want them, when the real help we need is found in much more ordinary ways. We need to humble ourselves to the Lord and ask for help, but also have open eyes in the ways he provides for us.
This group is a great example of what the Lord has provided to us when we are in need. Do not struggle alone, let the group know when you are having a tough time, so that we can serve and help you through.

Defeating a stacked deck

AO: shamrock
Q: Base Salary
PAX: Finish Him (Chris Templeton), Base Salary, Jardet (Tyler Hill), Betty (Tyler Alexander), Commission (Adam Wilson), Curveball P (Dave Purcell), Dumpster Dive, Eliza (Kevin Parrott), Honeydew (Jason Childers), Oscar Meyer (Brett Harris), Skidmark (Brad Coulter), slappy (Nathan Evers), Voodoo (Eric A), Waxjob (Josh Brady), Apple Bottom, Great White (Grant Goodwin), LeBling (Chris LeClair), Curry (Steve Coy), Stitch (Brad Ware), The Situation (Carl Helstrom), Twitch, Coal miner, nacho libre
FNGs: 2 Coal miner, nacho libre
COUNT: 23
WARMUP:
SSH x 10
Tie fighters x 10
Hip rolls x 5
Neck rolls x5
Windmills x 10
Cherry pickers x 4

THE THANG:
To the football field. Each Pax got a card from the F3 workout deck with the remainder of the deck being chance cards. Starting at the goal line, do the exercise on the card for the reps + yard line. Then mosey to the opposite side (Bernie to get back). Goal line ->goal line -> opposite 10 -> 10-> etc until the 50 (15 second stargazer) then work back out to the goal lines.
MARY: back at the flag continued drawing from the deck doing exercise at dictated reps

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Prayers : Freefall’s mother, Guardrail looking for a new employment opportunity, son of Cardinal adapting to a new school and the still recent losses of father and grandfather, curveball’s father is having cataract surgery.

COT: There is no pride in struggling alone.
There was a town that had a large storm on the way. It was expected to produce mass flooding. News alerts for the area urged residents to evacuate. One man however choose to stay and putting his faith in God saying ‘I know the Lord will take care of me.’ The storm arrives and floods began while emergency crews swept the town and urged him to evacuate, but he stayed and said ‘I know the Lord will take care of me.’ As the town began was flooding he retreated to his upstairs and a boat came up to rescue him. He again said ‘I know that the Lord will take care of me.’ The flood waters continued to rise and the man was sitting on his roof. A helicopter comes by and begs the man leave, but he just says ‘I know the Lord will take care of me.’ Eventually the flood rises and the man perishes. The man asks God why didn’t you protect me when I put all my faith in you until death?! God replied ‘I gave you news alerts and emergency crews, I sent a boat and a helicopter, why didn’t you accept the help I provided?’
We sometimes want our answers to feel miraculous or to happen how we want them, when the real help we need is found in much more ordinary ways. We need to humble ourselves to the Lord and ask for help, but also have open eyes in the ways he provides for us.
This group is a great example of what the Lord has provided to us when we are in need. Do not struggle alone, let the group know when you are having a tough time, so that we can serve and help you through.