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Just 3 reps

THE SCENE: 38 degrees
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
20 SSH IC

10 squads ic

10 imperial walkers x10 ic

10 imp squat walkers ic
THA-THANG:
1/2 mile loop, do 3 reps of said exercise at each light pole. Only do one exercise per loop. Once loop is complete, lunge 33 times , then begin the next loop w the next exercise. Exercise were;

  • Merkins
  • bobby jacks. Combo of Bobby Hurley’s and star jacks
  • cmu curl/cmu row

MARY:
Doracides

100 Peter Parker’s 2ct

200 flutters /4ct

300 lbc

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
12 pax
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Friction, the right amount of friction is needed. Not enough, nothing happens , too much friction is counter productive.
MOLESKIN:
Insert any personal comments, notes, devotion content, etc.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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I’m up, they see me, I’m down

THE SCENE: 25ish
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
Fire Team Drill – “I’m up, they see me, I’m down”

  • Start at the bottom of the hill by the Grinder with 5 Merkins
  • Stand up and take off while saying “I’m up, they see me, I’m down” then hit the ground for 5 more merkins
  • Repeat until reaching the pine tree at the top
  • Start over at the bottom again, but with situps

 

THA-THANG:
CMU Playtime

  • OH lunge to first cone – 5 Mr. Spectacular
  • OH lunge to second cone – 10 CMU Step-up Merkins
  • OH lunge to third cone – 20 OH Presses
  • OH lunge to fourth cone – 30 Curls
  • Leave your CMU and run to the Troll Bridge and back
  • Repeat

MARY:

  • Thunderstruck – Hold a plank through the song and do a merkin every time you hear “thunder” or “thunderstruck” and do should taps during the solo
  • ABC’s with your legs

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
12 HIMs
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Focus on your mental toughness, both in exercise and in your daily life. There’s a big difference between hitting your comfort limit and your actual limit. Push yourself to do more for yourself and for others. Give your all.

“If we did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.”
MOLESKIN:
Praying for Squiggly’s mother in law and the family for comfort
ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Kraken at the Scrapyard

THE SCENE: It was like 60
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
SSH x 15
Squat 4-ct x 15 IC
OH Claps 4-ct x 15 IC
Bodybuilders x 5 IC
THA-THANG:
Kraken at the scrapyard
2 different sets of exercises to alternate each round. Run down to the street for a single bodybuilder then run back for the next exercise:
First round
1. Merkins 2. Squat touch jumps 3. Mt climbers 4. Burpee 5. Lunge 6. V-up 7. Diamond merkin 8. Split squat
Second round
2. Dry dock 2. Squat 3. Ww2 sit-up 4. Derkin 5. Deadlift touch 6. BBS 7. Pull-ups 8. Plank jack
MARY:
LBCs x 20
Boat/canoe
Repeat twice
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
18 HIMs came out on an oddly warm January morning. Couldn’t tag Potato.
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
“There is no passion to be found playing small–in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” Nelson Mandela

“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” Michael Jordan

“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” Thomas A. Edison
MOLESKIN:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Circuits

THE SCENE: It was 40ish with some cloud cover.
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
20 SSH
10 LBAC fwd/bkwd
Micheal Phelps
High knees
Partner up and sling shot with CMU OH run to the educator, P2 10 iron Mike’s per leg
THA-THANG:
At the Educator
Bernie up, 15 Bobby Hurley’s
Plank walk curb to cone, 15 merkins
Lunge down to cone, 15 burpees
Repeat
Mosey back swapping who carries the CMUs every 2-3 light poles.
MARY:
BBS x 15
CMU up Leg lifts x 15
Repeat
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
7 men won’t need their legs today.
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
I missed hearing the Christmas story read this year so I read it to the group.

Luke 2:1-20 New International Version (NIV)

The Birth of Jesus
2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.

4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told
MOLESKIN:
We did about 3 laps of the circuit on the Educator and 3 of the abs circuit.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Christmas Flyby

THE SCENE: 40 degrees, 79% humidity, calm winds, clear night skies
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
SSH x20, Windmills x10, Overhead/Out Front hand claps x10

Various trips across the parking lot: run, Bernie, bear crawl, side shuffle

THA-THANG:
Retrieve CMU and overhead carry with both arms, then right arm only, then left arm only, then both arms as we travel to Mt. Crumpit.

Two stations were set up about 150 yards apart on the path below Mt. Crumpit.  Cardio and Upper Body F3 workout cards were at the first station (CMU’s were left here to assist in any exercise needing them).  The second station had the Legs and Core F3 cards.  A card was turned over at Station 1 and the exercise and specified reps were performed before running to Station 2.  Running back and forth between stations occurred until time was exhausted.  Any sprint, bear crawl, or Bernie card turn over at Station 1 required a trip up Mt. Crumpit and around the Christmas Tree.

Carry CMU’s back to the AO.

MARY:
There were plenty of core work included in THA-THANG
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
8 HIMs and 0 FNG’s
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:

Last Wednesday and Thursday, I had the privilege of watching the various services and tributes to the late George H W Bush.  I had a tough time staying hydrated.  All the water I drank just ran out through my eyes.  I decided that I really need to be more like him.  I have 28 more years to reach that goal, assuming I live to his final age of 94.

Listening to the seemingly endless accolades reminded me of the late General Fred Forrester from the McGhee Tyson Air National Guard base.  He was a Maryville resident and civic leader for many years.   Anyone who ever encountered Fred was made to feel like the most important person in the room.  Like the late President Bush he knew the value of friends and family.

Anyway, I wanted to share some things that I picked up watching the tributes to President Bush.  They are not in any particular vein of thought or theme.  They just stuck with me and perhaps they may have some significance to you.  Here are the quotes attributed to him:

  • We know what works. Freedom works. We know what’s right. Freedom is right.
  • It’s a very good question, very direct, and I’m not going to answer it.
  • Hatred corrodes the container it’s carried in.
  • The idea is to die young as late as possible.
  • Failure is part of living a full life but don’t let failure define you.
  • Old guys can still do fun things.

The prayer that George H. W. Bush recited at his presidential inauguration in January 1989 was another thing that impacted me.  Here is the full text of his prayer:

Heavenly father, we bow our heads and thank you for your love.  Make us strong to do your work, willing to heed and hear your will and write on our heart these words: use power to help people.  For we are given power not to advance our own purposes, nor to make a great show in the world, nor a name.  There is, but one just use of power and it is to serve people.  Help us remember, Lord, Amen.

President Bush was an excellent role model in many ways.  He will undoubtedly be remembered for the importance he placed on family and friends and for his dedication to serving people and his country.

I have much to do.  My 28 years are ticking down.

MOLESKIN:
Prayers for Tin Man as he undergoes a medical procedure today.  We hope for his quick return to the Gloom.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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