F3 Knoxville

Tag: Steam

[qsource-ao] Kickoff for QSource AO

AO: qsource-ao
Q: Borg
PAX: Mermaid, Spellcheck, Borg, Steam
FNGs: None
COUNT: 4
WARMUP: Chat until 6a.m.

THE THANG:
Started at 6a.m.
Discussion points
1. Vision is for this to grow. Everyone attending can take this and start a new one. The ET Super Region is an easy drive through the valley.
2. QSOURCE AO best practices doc and standardization to maintain duplicatability.
3. Leadership must be Nant’an style, all are prepared to lead each week, just in case. Imagine an Indian warrior just itching to step in and take the lead.
4. Flag Care – the standard seems to be to keep the flag in the vehicle, protected, and the shovel anywhere it will fit.
5. Pushing rope – how do you know when you are? Discussed Examples of getting to know someone who was a pain, and then having a better appreciation for them after knowing their story.
6. How many of your close personal friends have accepted your invitation to F3? For at least two of us it was zero.
7. What is Mutual Competence? Discussed Flesh Anchors and Twelves and the ad/disad of the two. Is there always a Flesh Anchor? QSOURCE says every team has one.
8. So much more as the sun rose on a beautiful morning.
9. Every activity must include an attitude of training.
10. Every activity must include discerning when you are picking up the six vs when you are dragging a flesh anchor who has quit and is just dragging others down. This is a really tough one.

Stopped at 7a.m. But, then discussed what worked and what didn’t in this kickoff, see the AAR, below.

COT:
AAR
Sustain:
1. Q being prepared with notes.

Change:
1. Start by reading the QPoint and Socratics.
2. Plan to split into groups of 3-4 for a specific time period to discuss specific items.
3. Explain the lingo, when necessary.
4. Everyone, be concise when speaking. Be Spartan, “laconic”, in the use of words, so we don’t box others out. The Spartans respected brevity in speaking.
Closed in prayer.

[westhillsotb] 6 points of hades

AO: westhills-ruck-otb
Q: Lizzy
PAX: Steam, Spellcheck, Single (Ryan Chambers), Gibbler, Humper ( Sam Hartness )
FNGs: None
COUNT: 7
WARMUP:

Baby arm circles
Tempo squats

THE THANG:
Mosey to top of the big hill. 10 mountain climbers then come back and 3 stations with two exercises.

Station 1 squat thrusters with sandbags (5)
Squats with sandbags (5)

Station 2 merkins (10)
Burpees (10)

Station 3 lunges (15)
Carolina dry docks (15)

Wash and repeat

MARY:

Jokers (3)
Run with ruck to top of big hill
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Marine Corp mud run coming up

COT:

Easy Breezy Beautiful Cover HIMs

AO: the-equalizer
Q: Bookman
PAX: Ribbed, Smithers, Bookman, Brick, Steam, Blindside, Eliza, Stripped, Madoff, Lizzy, Oscar Meyer, Mermaid, Borg, Snitch (Cory Beilharz ), Snowbird
FNGs: None
COUNT: 15
Before I get started, the weather was freaking amazing considering how it’s been for the past few weeks. We always get that tease of fall, but it usually doesn’t happen until August. Gives you the energy. That and the sweet 80’s hair band playlist.

WARMUP: SSHs

THE THANG: Grab a CMU from the smokehouse, carry to splashpad

starfish dice game
– Center of star, roll die, do blockees to the count of what shows on the the die
– Outer dice (includes usage of CMU):
– Bent Over Rows
– Curls
– Split Squats
– OH Presses
– WW3 Sit Ups

MARY: Imperial Walkers for a few seconds

ANNOUNCEMENTS: UnCOVErd this Saturday, We have a Pavlov situation that forces Steam to remove clothing when the word unCOVErd is used. Marine Mud Run in August. See Lizzy for sign ups and detail. He’s manning the F3 tent there!

COT:
Making your way in the world today
Takes everything you’ve got
Taking a break from all your worries
Sure would help a lot
Wouldn’t you like to get away?

Sometimes you wanna go
Where everybody knows your name
And they’re always glad you came
You wanna be where you can see (ah-ah)
Our troubles are all the same (ah-ah)
You wanna be where everybody knows your name

It’s the theme to Cheers. However, it holds true for me. When I’m struggling or just off, it’s always great to know that there’s a place where dudes are there to work with you, check on you, and sometimes be in the same stank you’re going through. You’ll have a good time. You’ll learn from others, they’ll learn from you. And remember, it’s Nationwide. It might not be a great as F3 Knoxville, but I may be biased. Still, it’s good to know that there’s a place to go to, and there are many here in Knoxville, Tennessee, and the Nation. Check out F3nation.com/locations if you don’t believe me.

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Hot n muggy at Asylum PM

AO: asylum-pm
Q: Sparkler
PAX: Billie Jean (Ross Quillin), Sparkler, Steam, Brick, Lilydipper, Drum Major, Pele (Jon Lindberg), Tenderfoot, Lizzy, Dain Brammage, Gridiron, catnip
FNGs: None
COUNT: 12
WARMUP:
Lizzy (covering for late Q – tempo merkins)
Motivators 10 , no wait, let’s do 5
Baby Arm Circles – TU 7, TD 6
Merkins – 10 OYO
Grady Corns – 15
THE THANG:
Mosey down stairs to first tree area in shade:
7’s (3 rounds)
Merkins – Squats, Bernie between
Iron Mikes – Imp Walkers , Karaoke between
plank Jacks (2ct) – BBS, run between

15 ct hold
Hold plank in shade
Mosey back up stairs, 15 ct
Mosey to Admin, 20 heel raise on stairs
Mosey to rock pile below bluff, grab a rock
Curls 20 IC, Press 20 IC, Rows 20 IC, R N R
Back up to overlook concrete area, 20 LBC (2ct) OYO
Back up to admin bldg stairs, 20 heel raise IC
Run to tree at half way point on sidewalk – 20 (2 ct) shoulder taps, run back
Run to tree, 20 Hello Dolly, run back
20 bench dips
Mosey to AO
10 Merkins
Stargazer

MARY:

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

COT: don’t judge other culture’s rituals and traditions until you fully understand their meaning. I used to complain about certain Chinese dinner and drinking traditions when I would travel to China on business. Recently , I took the time to dig a little deeper to understand the meaning and history of those traditions and I now know that are not based on some loose history but are mostly based on honoring coworkers and business associates and expressing a high level of respect. Some examples- the round table- allows no “head”, everyone is the same. lowering your glass during toast- shows respect for the other. Walking around the table toasting – taking the time to show respect and appreciation. Serving food to visitors- respect. I will not complain about these traditions anymore. I encourage you to take the time to understand the meaning of unique traditions from other cultures when you have the opportunity.

[westhillsotb] Donkey Kong

AO: westhills-ruck-otb
Q: Eliza
PAX: Mermaid, Borg, Brick, Single (Ryan Chambers), Humper ( Sam Hartness ), Steam, Eliza
FNGs: None
COUNT: 7
WARMUP: Cherry pickers, Willy Mays Hays, SLOW windmills, big arm circles

THE THANG: We weaved our way up the parking lot to moto hill and up and back down carrying various weights and sharing along the way. Rinse and repeat.

MARY: flutters, snow angels, 6 count burpees, turtles, Peter Parker’s

ANNOUNCEMENTS: uncovered on saturday

COT:

The most important conversations you’ll ever have are the ones you’ll have with yourself.

Be accountable. Be responsible. Slow down on your windmill cadence.