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Crawling with Friends

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THE SCENE: 55 degrees of perfect gloom.
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
SSH x 20

Cherry pickers x 7

Tempo Squats x 10.
THA-THANG:
Simple Dora today. One pax bear crawls to the halfway point cones, then sprints to the end and does 20 LBC’s. Spring back to the halfway point, and then reverse lunge to the line where the other pax are working.

Exercises were as follows and yes, some did make it back to thrusters.

  • Thrusters x 100.
  • Curls x 200.
  • Goblet squats x 300.

MARY:
Just to make sure that KY’s thighs were okay, we did more goblet squats to Sally, and then OH press to Thunderstruck.

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
9 HIMs got better. Welcome Pitstop!
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Proverbs 18:24 – “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” There is an epidemic of male loneliness that exists all over this world. Many men have lots of acquaintances, but very few friends and that can be dangerous. I want you to notice that this loneliness and the importance of friendship is even portrayed in film, as well as the Scriptures. In two of my favorite westerns, Tombstone (which is the best) and Wyatt Earp, friendship is a powerful theme. In Wyatt Earp, Wyatt is having to sober Doc up quick. He knows that he is unpopular with many, but Doc tells Wyatt, “I know its not easy being my friend, but I will be there when you need me.” The truth is Doc made good on his promise. When Wyatt’s brothers were shot, Doc helped Wyatt pursue justice. In Tombstone, after a major gunfight, Creek Johnson asks Doc, “Why are you doing this anyway Doc, you ought to be in bed.” Doc was of course looking very sick at the moment, but responds “Wyatt Earp is my friend.” Creek Johnson retorts, “Hell, I’ve got lots of friends.” And with a sadness that should grip us, Doc replies, “I don’t.” I want to make three observations here. First, all of us need friends, and there is none better than the Lord Jesus Christ who died to save sinners. He knows every messed up detail of your life, but if you are wondering how good of a friend He is, just remember that He knew our shortcomings and yet died for believers anyway. That’s an impressive friend. Second, I want every man at F3 to know that I am here for y’all. Fellowship is not just some throw away term. The reason I get up early even though I hate it, and the reason I come and workout even though I suck at it and hate it, is because I know there will be men there to encourage me and that those same men need encouragement. Heck, if you got a problem, then I will do like Espy did for me one morning and we can pre-ruck and talk. I just want every man to know that I care, and I will listen. Don’t suffer alone men. We were created for community. We were created for friendship, a friendship forged on the anvil of shared suffering and pushing ourselves to be a little better than we were yesterday. F3 and the relationships and friendships I have made has changed my life for the better, and so to close, I just want to say thanks. God bless y’all, and if you need a friend, or if its been a while since you have come out to party in the gloom, then come back out. We all need friends and brothers. #ISI
MOLESKIN:
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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Baby Giraffe

THE SCENE:  Crisp, windy, mid-40s
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
Mosey around church
Tempo Squats x10
Modified Twists In-Cadence x10
Little Baby Arm Circles In-Cadence x10
Reverse Little Baby Arm Circles In-Cadence x10

THA-THANG:
15-1 breakdancers/v-ups, sprints, bear crawls, and some holds
Mosey to lower parking lot
Start at first cone:
15 Breakdancers (1 each leg)
Walking Lung to second cone
Sprint to third cone
Bear Crawl to second cone
15 V-Ups
Reverse Lunge to first cone
Repeat to 1

Mosey around church to flag
45 seconds on, 15 seconds off:
Hostages
Mountain Climbers
High Plank

MARY:
None
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Romans 8:1-11: what is your mind-set?
MOLESKIN:
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Brolympics 11/05

Fire Brigade

THE SCENE: Sweatshirt weather until we warmed up
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
Neck rolls. Arm circles
THA-THANG:
Line up on grinder, squat and pass the bucket. Run to front of line w bucket pass it off and do a couple burpees. Did that the length of the grinder. Moved on to crumpet for 7’s bodybuilders and big boys.

MARY:
Fire brigade on the grinder again
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
https://churchotr.buzzsprout.com/1795172/11556872-october-23-2022-1-kings-1-part-3
MOLESKIN:
Bucket beatdowns will continue until the Q calendar is full 😎
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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Never Miss Twice

THE SCENE: Cold enough to complain but not cold enough to keep us away.
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
Side straddle hops, little baby arm circles, tempo squats.
THA-THANG:

Kept it simple and just went for a jog in the neighborhood.  Periodically stopped for some exercises (below):

  • Burpees
  • hand release merkins
  • Mountain Climbers
  • V-ups
  • Bobby Hurley

MARY:
Cherry pickers, big boy sit ups, protractor.
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
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CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Recently listened to “Atomic Habits” audio book and am working on implementing some of his techniques into my life.  The book is set up to act as a manual and less of a motivational/inspirational book, which I found very practical and probably more helpful that a book just trying to inspire me to make changes.  I encourage you to read/listen!  Here are a few quotes:

“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”

“never miss twice. If I miss one day, I try to get back into it as quickly as possible.”

“If successful and unsuccessful people share the same goals, then the goal cannot be what differentiates the winners from the losers.”

“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.”

“If you show up at the gym five days in a row—even if it’s just for two minutes—you are casting votes for your new identity. You’re not worried about getting in shape. You’re focused on becoming the type of person who doesn’t miss workouts. You’re taking the smallest action that confirms the type of person you want to be.”

~ James Clear (Author of Atomic Habits)

MOLESKIN:
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • Miles for Maryville Sat morning.
  • Movie night at Walts on Sat night.
  • FiA 2.0 Halloween Party and workout at Bomb Shelter 10AM-12PM on 10/29

Noah’s Square

THE SCENE: Low 40s with clear skies

F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER:

Done while holding plank

WARM-O-RAMA:
SSH x20 IC; Tempo Squat x10 IC; Tempo Merkin x10 IC; Burpee x5 OYO

THA-THANG:
Square set up using the baseline and midcourt of the basketball court. Do exercise at each corner then move to next corner using movement stated at corner. Start with 10 reps and increase by 10 every time around.

  • Monkey Humpers (4-ct) – Seal Crawl
  • Crunchy Frog – Duck Walk
  • Dancing Bear – Crab Walk
  • Zebra Kick – Kangaroo Jumps

MARY:
Hello Dolly x20 IC; Rosalita x20 IC; Boxcutter x10 IC; LBCs for time

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
8 HIM

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:

“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:13-16‬

We are called to be salt and light to the world. Don’t hide your light or lose your saltiness but instead stand firm in your belief

MOLESKIN:
Smuggler’s mother-in-law diagnosed with breast cancer, Rep Sleepy dealing with daughter’s various issues

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Miles for Maryville on 10/22