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Philippine Independence Day

THE SCENE: Gloomy with a temp of high 70s. Anticipating the rain but fortunately did not drop. Instead of the usual meetup place, gents met up in the Lakeshore Shelter which is on top of the south parking lot near the Chapel.

F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER

Welcome to F3, Fitness, Fellowship and Faith. F3 is a free workout program designed to improve fitness, share some camaraderie, and foster male leadership in the community.  I’m Jetlag and I will be your Q today.  I am not a professional, and I do not know your fitness level or injury history.  Please push yourself, but modify the workout as necessary to avoid making any existing injuries worse.  The goal is to get better together!

WARM-O-RAMA:

Warmup: 12reps on a 4ct

  1. Windmill
  2. Side straddle hops
  3. Baby arm circles
  4. Reverse baby arm circles
  5. Plank jacks
  6. Plank front reaches

THA-THANG:
Workout 1: 2 rounds 12s in cadence at the Lakeshore Shelter

  1. 12 pullups
  2. 12 merkins
  3. 12 rows
  4. 12 shoulder press
  5. 12 biceps curls
  6. 12 triceps extensions/dips
  7. 12 step ups

Workout 2: Basic suicides in the parking lot
4 stations: 4 burpees each x 12 squats at the baseline
Finish with 12 burpees at the other end of the parking lot

Workout 3: 4 rounds in cadence at the driveway going out the parking lot

1. Start: merkins 4ct
2. Stop sign: mountain climbers 4ct

Workout 4: Around the Chapel 12s 4ct

  1. 12 Side straddle hops
  2. 12 squat jumps
  3. 12 butt kicks
  4. 12 frog jumps
  5. 12 high knees
  6. 12 lbcs

Workout 5: Back to Lakeshore Shelter

  1. Merkin Jacks 12x
  2. Kick Squat Jumps 12x
  3. Flutter hammer pumps 12x 4ct

MARY:N/A

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
27 HIMs. No FNGs. Mickey not tagged.

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Couple of days ago, I stumbled upon a viral video performance of Jane Marczweski, professionally known as “Nightbirde” from America’s Got Talent (video link here: https://youtu.be/bTJ3eeYrHI4). During the audition, however, Nightbirde shared some tough personal news — she had “some cancer” in her lungs, spine and liver. Nightbirde also later revealed that she was given a 2% chance of survival.

While singing her original song, “It’s Okay”, Nightbirde’s authenticity and ethereal vocals took center stage. The song is about getting lost, losing, or being down and it’s okay. Focusing on small wins in our daily lives makes us successful. Things may not turn out the way we want it to be, and it’s probably because God has better plans for us.

She ended her performance with a quote: “you can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy”. So gents, I hope you keep focusing on those small wins in your daily lives, keep your chin up and know that the man above has better plans for us when you’re feeling down and lost sometimes. Waking up and being there in an F3 beatdown,  smashing thru the workout is already a win for each and everyone of us and it means a lot just you being out there for your brothers.

“If you’re lost, we’re all a little lost and it’s alright. It’s okay.” – Nightbirde

MOLESKIN:
Prayers for Jinxy and Lilydipper as they continue to heal. Praise for Dung Beetle who’s leading his first worship next week in their church.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Wesley House volunteers needed; CSAUP at Dog Pound end of July.

A WaxJob CMUesday

THE SCENE: Like Blind Melon says…No Rain. But…it was very Hummm Id.
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
Warm up stuff
THA-THANG:
Partner up. Each Grab a CMU. One partner does a Farmers walk with both CMUs while other does 10 burpees and catches up to swap. Stop at the bottom of the steps leading to Dwayne Johnson. Do curls, tris, and presses x10 each. Then run and touch Dwayne and back. Repeat 3 rounds.

Farmers walk again around the island w/ partner doing 5 burpees this time. At bottom steps stop and do: 10 cross over CMU planks, 10 CMU swings, 10 squat to press then do a 1/2 lap around island coming down the steps. Repeat 3 times.
Farmers Walk with partners again w/5 burpees to just past “the boat”. Carry your own CMU back to the AO doing different carry styles on the way.

MARY:
I-beam took over with some flutters, BBS, Hello Dollys, and more BBS all while suspending a CMU above your noggin.
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
16 pax including 2 FNGs that Driftwood brought with him from work while they were in town. “Forgetta Bout It” and “Schnitzel”
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
Sacrifice. I-beam spoke about our friend WaxJob’s relentless service and sacrifices that he makes for others by putting himself behind everyone else. A true HIM that we should look at for inspiration. Prayed for his mother-in-law and family. Prayers for Biscuits dad and the tragedy that happed on the lake with the teenager and older man.
MOLESKIN:
So the Q was very much winded during the work out. I haven’t been out too much lately and the humidity was quite a shock to my system. I was encouraged to keep going harder by several of the PAX, specifically the freak of nature Tweet-e! One of the things that F3 is so attractive to others is the fact that we push each other to do better. Working out or trying to get fit on our own is very difficult. If I was by myself today I definitely would have stopped and probably not have finished the full workout. Probably would’ve gone and got a biscuit too! So for this PAX member, I’m truly grateful for the rest of the PAX pushing me to keep going.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None

Fear of the Lord, Not of Ghost-man Baseball

THE SCENE: B-E-A-U-tiful morning. Low 60s. Clear. 

F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER Did that

WARM-O-RAMA:

SSH IC x 15 Cherry Pickers IC 5 Michael Phelps Little of This Little of That Windmills IC x 10

THA-THANG:

Ghost-man Baseball –>Mosey to Flag Pole and Battle Buddy up

  • Playground is “First” for 15 Merkins
  • Tennis Courts are “Second” for 15 Squats
  • The Gateway is “Third” for 15 Carolina Dry Docks
  • Flag Pole is “Home” for 15 Burpees 

How to Play: 

  • First Inning: Run to FIRST and does merkins, then returns 
    • Partner does an ab exercise while waiting
    • Takes off with partner returns 
  • Second Inning: Run to FIRST, complete merkins, continue to SECOND, and do squats
  • Third Inning: Complete FIRST and SECOND, add in THIRD 
  • Fourth Inning: Complete FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD, run straight HOME for burpees

Mosey to Splash Pad

  • Same partners 
  • 3 rounds: One partner bear crawls to the fence and runs back, other completes exercise while waiting for return
    • Round 1: Squats 
    • Round 2: Imperial Walkers 
    • Round 3: Incline Merkins 

Fellowship Mosey™ returning to the AO

MARY:

Mary today was brought to you by our watches when we realized we were still 50 yards from the AO when 6:15 hit. JAILBREAK!!

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA

9 HIMs including 1 FNG, welcome Trunk

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:

With the gift of wonder and awe, also known as “Fear of the Lord” we are aware of the glory and majesty of God. A person with wonder and awe knows that God is the perfection of all we desire. Fear of the Lord is not “serville fear” or a fear of punishment, but a “filial fear” likened to a fear of disappointing parents.

This gift is often so misunderstood. We often think of fear and hope as opposites, but fear of the Lord confirms the virtue of hope. This gift of the Holy Spirit gives us the desire not to offend God, as well as the certainty that God will supply us with the grace that we need in order to keep from offending Him. 

MOLESKIN:

Prayers for all HIMs on vacation and traveling this summer. Prayers for Ribbed’s wife and family, especially during their upcoming travel. Prayers for my family as we are at a crossroads with work. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

DogPound CSAUP: Off the Chain 2021 on Saturday, July 24th 0630-0930

Food, Coffeeteria, and a beatdown provided. Check Slack for the sign-up link

More fun and games

THE SCENE: Rainyish but not really I guess
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
warmup stuff. Run to the outhouse and back and back to outhouse
THA-THANG:
Game 1: roll the dice

  • Even= Merkins
  • Odd= Jump squats
  • Switch to even= dips
  • odd= Step ups

mosey to the ice rink

Game 2: cups. Place 5 cups on each goal line extended. Stay in teams. One team sets cup up, one lays it on the side. Run to cups and switch to your teams position of cup and the run back to goal line to do 5 Burpees (audible to 3)  Go til Q calls it.

Game 3: Buckets of fun: split into two teams. Each team has a bucket and a lacrosse ball. Teams circle around one of the circles in plank position with the bucket in the center. Team tries to bounce ball into bucket. If you miss. Team does 2 Merkins . Make it in, yell out “burpees!” and the other team has to do 5 burpees while your team rests and gets ball out of the bucket. Go till Q says enough. If ball gets out of circle team does merkins while one teammate chases down ball.

mosey to tennis courts

Game 4: hand Ball on the tennis courts. If team fails to get it across they do 2 burpees. If it gets past them and hits the fence they do 10 burpees.

MARY:
Hello Dollys
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
10 pax
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:

We can learn a lot from a Dog.

When your loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
• Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
• Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
• Take naps.
• Stretch before rising.
• Run, romp, and play daily.
• Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
• Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
• On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
• On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
• When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
• Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
• Be faithful.
• Never pretend to be something you’re not.
• If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
• When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

MOLESKIN:
Some things look good on paper but not so much in person (hand ball)

Snitches dog died this week and the BOM was about a dog dying and how we can learn from them. Crazy how God works.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Greatfullness

THE SCENE: 62 and nice
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:

7 wind miles

one burpee

THA-THANG:
Go pick up a CMU and mosey to the skate rink and we have 9 items to get through. 40 seconds on with a 10 seconds rest.

  • Curls
  • Freddy Mercury
  • Air Taps
  • Blockies
  • OHP
  • LBC
  • Tricep Extensions
  • Merkins
  • Squat thrust

MARY:
Thankfulness is something I got am reminded of from this past weekend. I encourage everyone to be grateful to those who have sacrificed. 

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
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CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
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MOLESKIN:
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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