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Social Distancing in Soddy

QIC:  Red Tees

Date: 3/19/2020

PAX: U-Turn, Ducktales, Geek Squad, Milkman, Friar Tuck

AO: Huey

Conditions

Nice warm morning. I I was running late.

COP

We warmed up with some SSH, a little stretching and a little mosey to Roxanne

The Thang

We made our way to the pavilion after our Roxanne mosey and broke up into pairs. We completed 100 dips, 100 monkey humpers, 200 flutter kicks, 200 squats and 100 incline merkins between partners. While one partner exercised the other partner did 10 step ups on the picnic table benches and the we switched. We did stop briefly during the Dora to do burpees to “Bleed it Out” by Linkin Park (one burpee every time Chester sang bleed it out). After we completed the Dora we did a Native American jog to the parking lot and back and then moseyed back to the pavilion. There we fought COVID-19 by one partner sitting on the wall and punching while the other partner defended themselves by doing 30 Freddy Mercury’s and then switched. We ended with a round of merkins while the group held plan and then werkins while the group help plank and then Captain Thors but only up to 5 (1 big boy set up and 2 American Hammers, multiply the reps by the number you are on).

COT

It’s a crazy time, but I keep reminding myself of Philippians 4 where we are commanded to not be anxious about anything but to rely on the Lord. He is all sovereign and all good. As we practice social distancing let’s use the time to get closer to Him and our families and work on the parts of ourselves that need tending to. If you can support a local business, do it. People are going to be hurting for work and income and if we are able to help others we must.
BALL OF MAN: There were lots of prayer requests for loved ones going through everything from cancer treatment to treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis and for the men who aren’t able to be near their families because of where they live and just the age and risk group loved ones are in.

Moleskin

It was a good workout all the way around. I love the normalcy of seeing the guys and us struggling through this first part of our day. The spacing in the name-a-rama was bit excessive and the no touch fist bumps were a bit odd (actually just made me feel like a lame white dude who isn’t coordinated enough to land a fist bump, but it’s all good).

News

We are on hold with officially sanctioned F3 workouts until the 30th. Tough call, but keep working out, hitting each other up on Slack and keep each other in our prayers.

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    A Ring for each Finger (Since we are on Signal and everyone has excessive Jewelry)

    QIC:  Sidekick

    Date: 03/19/2020

    PAX:  Hambone, Recycle, Pediasure, FNG – Ashley Madison, FNG – Truck Stop, Whittler, Burrito, Wake, Holy Kiss

    AO: Smackdown

    Conditions

    Warm and Wet like……

    COP

    SSH ICX25; THIRD GRADE EXERCISE ICX12; FORWARD FOLD ICX10; MERCANS ICX12; SLOW SQUATS ICX15; SEAL CLAPS ICX12; SSH ICX15

    The Thang

    So Chattanooga got some national press with the Colvin bros and their extortion attempts on the general public. So today we are doing the Five Finger Discount, only since it is on Signal MTN, home of the wealthiest homeys ever, we are referring to rings for fingers

    Series of 5 Exercises – Burpee – Mercan – Squat – Plank Jack – Big Boy Sit Ups

    Start of with reps of 1 Burpee – 2 Mercans – 3 Squats – 4 Plank Jacks – 5 Big Boys

    Run to the tractor and back. This was about 60 yards each way I would guess.

    Next Round was 2-3-4-5-6, then run. This was repeated up to round 10 with 10-11-12-13-14.

    After Round 5 we executed a flawlessly socially distanced indian run around the track for a break. We were so excellent at this, we did it again after round 10

    We then needed to end on a bonus round so we jumped to 15-16-17-18-19.

    Had a little time left so knocked out some Dying Cockroach ICX12 and some LBC ICX15

    COT

    Today we talked about the suspension fo workouts due to Covid 19. We talked about the process of the decision and what it means. Sorry to the 2 new guys but I am sure they will be back out after the short (hopefully) break.

    Moleskin

    So Ashley Madison (FNG) pretty much smoked us all today. I tried to keep up and stayed close but he is pretty quick on those Burpees. Burrito made more “Friends” today as he accused the other PAX of shorting their reps to get ahead of him.

    News

    Workouts now suspended for two weeks. Hope to reboot on 3/30.

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      Five Finger Discount

      QIC:  Sidekick

      Date: 03/17/2020

      PAX:  Sunburn, Ironbutt, Ducktales, Backfire, Peanuts, jabooti, Doodles, teflon

      AO: Boneyard

      Conditions

      Warm and Humid. Great day to sweat

      COP

      SSH ICX25; THIRD GRADE EXERCISE ICX12; FORWARD FOLD ICX10; MERCANS ICX12; SLOW SQUATS ICX15; SEAL CLAPS ICX12; SSH ICX15

      The Thang

      So Chattanooga got some national press with the Colvin bros and their extortion attempts on the general public. So today we are doing the Five Finger Discount

      Mosey to the Incline

      Series of 5 Exercises – Burpee – Mercan – Squat – Plank Jack – Big Boy Sit Ups

      Start of with reps of 1 Burpee – 2 Mercans – 3 Squats – 4 Plank Jacks – 5 Big Boys

      Run to the tractor and back. This was about 60 yards each way I would guess.

      Next Round was 2-3-4-5-6, then run. This was repeated up to round 7 with 7-8-9-10-11.

      We then needed to end on a bonus round so we jumped to 10-11-12-13-14-15.

      Mosey back to the flag

      COT

      today we talked about personal choice and doing what is best for your family with the Covid 19 Pandemic. Take care and be cautious.

      Moleskin

      I enjoyed thsi workout and will do it again in a couple of days. Jabooti did not enjoy this workout. Back fire took off to save his dog, but left his BMW in the BY parking lot….. Risky decision.

      News

      Stay tuned for updates on the COvid issue

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        Doin’ It Tough at Hill City

        QIC:  Oil Can (VQ!)

        Date: 03/19/2020

        PAX: Uncle Fester, Hobo, The Count (respect x2), Free Candy, Sunshine, Iron Butt (respect x2), Goose, Blindside, Hansen, Moneyball, Stroker, Kowbell, Tinkle, Back Pew, Ringwald, Skitch, Teflon

        AO: Hill City

        Conditions

        Ideal. 60 degrees with a few clouds overhead.

        COP

        20 SSH IC; 10 Forward Fold IC; 10 Little Baby Arm Circles IC forward & reverse; 10 Willie Mays Hays IC; 10 3rd Grade Exercises IC
        Mosey to start of Walnut St bridge; 10 burpees OYO

        The Thang

        Split into two groups & set out two cones; second is about 1/4 way along the bridge, first is ~15 feet closer

        Modified version of Indian file. Everyone lines up and holds Al Gore. Person from the back jailbreaks to front, then shouts down for everyone to do a squat. Upon hearing down, person from the back jailbreaks to front. Continue to far cone, mosey back to end of bridge.

        Keep split into two groups.
        Group 1: Jailbreak to 1st cone, mosey back
        Group 2: Incline Merkins
        Everyone continues exercise until six is in, Groups rotate

        Group 1: Jailbreak to 1st cone, mosey back, jailbreak to 2nd cone, mosey back
        Group 2: LBCs
        Everyone continues exercise until six is in, rotate

        Group 1: Jailbreak to 2nd cone, mosey back
        Group 2: Decline Merkins
        Everyone continues exercise until six is in, rotate

        All mosey to 2nd cone & back to end of bridge

        Group 1: Mosey to 1st cone, jailbreak to 2nd, mosey back
        Group 2: Flutter Kicks
        Everyone continues exercise until six is in, rotate

        Group 1: Jailbreak to 1st cone, lunges to second, mosey back
        Group 2: Dips
        Everyone continues exercise until six is in, rotate

        All mosey to 2nd cone & back to end of bridge

        Group 1: Jailbreak to 1st cone, bear crawl to 2nd, mosey back
        Group 2: Merkins
        Everyone continues exercise until six is in, rotate

        Group 1: Jailbreak to 1st cone, crab walk to 2nd, crab walk back to 1st, mosey back
        Group 2: Hold Plank
        Everyone continues exercise until six is in, rotate

        10 Burpees, 10 LBCs, 10 squats OYO, recover. All do lunges to 1st cone, mosey back to parking lot.

        Finish the workout off with some mary’s.
        10 dive bombers OYO, 10 American Hammers IC, 10 Flutter Kicks IC, 15 Pickle Pounders IC.

        COT

        Spoke about those who are doing it tough in the world right now, not just because of COVID-19 but from a physical, mental, emotional or spiritual challenge. Encouraged PAX to check in with someone, ask them ‘are you ok?’ and get closer to people at a time when we are all being told to distance ourselves. Wanted to acknowledge that many were already dealing with personal issues before the outbreak of COVID-19.

        Moleskin

        Q learned that ‘doing it tough’ (translation: to be struggling) is not a term used in this part of the world.
        The smell of freshly baked donuts from across the street at Julie Darling was very real.

        News

        F3 suspended temporarily. Maintain distance between one another & stay updated via Times Free Press (free coverage of all COVID-19 news), CDC and the WHO.

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          Last beatdown before the offseason

          QIC:  Jazzy Jag

          Date: 03/19/2020

          PAX: Coldplay, Snow Patrol, Mr May, Peanuts, Threeskin, Lanyard, Swingset, Jabooti, Doodles, Woodchuck

          AO: RidgeCut

          Conditions

          Warm! Damp.

          COP

          SSH x 20 IC

          Squat x 10 IC

          LBAC x 15 IC

          Reverse x 15 IC

          Smurf jacks x 10 IC

          Windmills x 10 IC

          Moroccan night club x 15 IC

          Overhead press x 15 IC

          Nolan Ryans x 10 IC

          Merkins x 10 IC

          SSH x 20 IC

          The Thang

          PAX found an area of the parking lot that looked good for running

          30s on, 20s off running x6

          30 merkins

          Repeat running x5

          40 BBS

          Repeat running x4

          40 good mornings

          Repeat running x3

          20 squats

          Repeat running x2

          10 merkins

          Repeat running x1

          End

          COT

          Q encouraged PAX to find people who are taking COVID-19 situation hard and find ways to support and encourage. Opportunities to serve aren’t going to fall in our laps with everyone stuck at home, but the needs are still real.

          Moleskin

          Stay on slack and stay engaged. Look for virtual workouts to be posted and post what you’re doing OYO to encourage others.

          News

          Maintain social distance, don’t travel, check CDC, WHO, Johns Hopkins for updates and guidance.

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            No Spelling Bees Were Won Today in Old English

            QIC:  Gusher

            Date: 3/17/2020

            PAX: Pediasure, Recycle, FNG-Glamper, Whittler, Friar Tuck (respect), Hambone, Moneyball, Blindside, Mr. Clean, Fissure, Burrito

            AO: Smackdown

            Conditions

            Mildly cold, predominantly moist, extreme fog conditions, W-Road and Front of Mountain were treacherous, high risk flu, pollen count high, wind SSW 4mph, dew point at an even 48%, UV Index at 0.

            COP

            Delayed Disclaimer

            Forward Fold (IC); Willie Mays Hays (IC), Disclaimer for FNG’s arrival at 5:32am; Warmup resumed with SSH (IC); Imperial Stormkickers (IC); Baby Arm Circle (IC); Reverse Baby Arm Circle (IC); Jog around the track through the fog.

            The Thang

            Gathered in a broad circle so as to not make contact per CDC’s instructions; Gathered as a group of 12, exceeding the limit of CDC’s instructions. 50% obedience rate.
            THE PATRICK

            Plankjacks (25)

            Alternating Shoulder Tap Merkins (15)

            Twinkle Toes (25)

            Red Bull Smurf Jacks (IC was the goal)

            Imperial Walkers (20 each leg)

            Carolina Drydocks (15)

            Knerkins (10)

            Each round followed by suicides (three rounds total as St. Patrick was ardent defender of orthodox Trinitarianism)

            One Round of Burpeecide: one group does the burpeecides (10 burpees total) while other group does LBCs, then switch.

            Marys: Flutter kicks (IC); Freddie Mercury (IC)

            COT

            We are in an unusual time of anxiety and fear with this pandemic. In the Bible we are often told to “fear not” in situations that are naturally fearful. It never helps to tell people to stop fearing. There always needs to be a reason greater not to fear than the cause of the fear itself. The Bible will often say, “fear not” whatever is before you, rather, fear God. We always fear what we are most aware of. We should be live in all situations fearing God, which is to live in constant awareness of who He is. But fearing God involves not only awe of his greatness, but also trust and love. We have someone in control that is greater than the unknown before us, in this case of the virus. It is a great cause for concern and a call to exercise caution and wisdom. But we are to be more aware of God than we are of the virus.

            St. Patrick’s most famous prayer was called “St. Patrick’s Breastplate” where he prayed for courage and protection from God above. The lines shared today are: Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me. Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger. We go forth in our callings with God’s protection and with wisdom from above.
            BALL OF MAN: Non contact BoM.

            Moleskin

            Patrick is not easy to spell when it is broken down into exercises. Well, at least not easy for YHC. Burrito, of course, knows how to spell perfectly well and will humbly remind the Q. YHC is grateful. First round was almost PATRCK (Russian spelling, just ask Dostoevsky). Second round was almost PATRIK (French spelling, just ask Dumas). Final round was the correct spelling of PATRICK (Irish spelling, just ask Bono). Mumble Chatter was constant by one for whom we are all grateful. Burrito can’t count in cadence with Red Bull speed so had to modify. FNG came out in a pandemic, served in two branches of the military, flew planes, and is known mostly for glamping and can’t unsee Burrito’s pepperoni pressed against glass.

            News

            2nd F Third Thursday is cancelled.

            Stay tuned into Slack for any changes in procedure during these interesting times. Slack will also help productivity at work from home.

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              WuzntMe Would be Proud!

              QIC:  Clothespin

              Date: 03/17/2020

              PAX: Mrs Baker, Cold Play, Snow Patrol, ElChapo, Deep Dish

              AO: The Battery

              Conditions

              Warm with on and off rain.

              COP

              Third Grade Exercise 15 in cadence
              SSH 20 in cadence
              Willy Mayse Hayse 14 in cadence
              Little baby Arm circles forward (thumb up) 15 in cadence
              Little baby Arm circles reverse (thumb down) 15 in cadence

              The Thang


              Burpee Mile

              Routine48 burpees, 1 mile run. Done as 12 burpees, run 1/4 mile x 4. (We scared up a bunch of deer during this activity!)

              ATMs 3 rounds

              RoutineAll done in order, with no rest, without leaving plank position. Can be scaled using higher reps. 15 Alternating Shoulder Touches In Cadence (4-count), 10 Tempo Merkins (down on the 1-2-3, up on 4), 10 fast Merkins. That’s 1 complete round.

              Alabama Ass-Kickers 15 OYO

              Down on all fours, kick each leg individually up and back. 4-count on each leg – 1 up, 2 extend, 3 back to up position, 4 down.

              Aiken Legs 3 rounds In the pavilion

              Done in succession with no rest — 20 Squats, 20 Box Jumps, 20 Lunges (10 each leg), 20 SSH Rinse and Repeated as many times as you can.

              Finished out with:
              LBC 30 (IC)
              Flutter Kicks 15 (IC)
              BBS 25 OYO
              Forward Fold 10 (IC)
              Calf Stretch held for a 10 count each leg

              COT

              Be mindful of taking precautions with the Corona Virus going around.
              [The “COT” aka the “CIRCLE OF TRUST” is the terminating stage of each Workout, wherein the PAX form a circle and conduct Counterama, Namerama, Announcearama and the Ball Of Man.
              BALL OF MAN: Pray for Deep Dish’s Grandfather, Pray for Bernie’s family, Pray for WuzntMe and his family!

              Moleskin

              Because I was filling in for WuzntME and because it never rains at The Battery, I thought we would take advantage of the weather and do a burpee mile! The good news is no deer were harmed in the making of this workout!

              News

              Battery going to three days in April! Ridgecut is going to Wednesday and Friday in April! Donate Blood! Volunteer for 3rd F Homeless outreach!

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                OTB – Anvil Apocalypse

                QIC:  threeskin

                Date: 03/16/2020

                PAX: Fissure, Jazzy Jag, Pebbles, Escobar, Sidekick

                AO: Anvil

                Conditions

                Probably Raining… but it wasn’t! yeah!

                COP

                SSH IC x 10
                Little Baby Arm Circles IC x 10 forward and reverse
                1 Lap
                Willie Mays Hays IC x 10

                The Thang

                You heard the disclaimer, lets get to work…

                Anvil Apocalypse
                A bunch of apocalyptic stuff all split up by 1/4 miles.
                Curly Apocalypse (break timed by partner) – run
                Curl and Press Apocalypse (break timed by partner) – run
                Clean and Press Apocalypse (break timed by crunches) – run
                Thrust, Clean and Press Apocalypse (break timed by crunches) – run
                Block Burpee Apocalypse (break timed by crunches) – run

                COT

                Count & Name

                Anvil – heavy steal or iron block on which metal can be hammered and shaped.
                This is an AO where we can experience next level sharpening. The mission is to plant, grow, and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership. The goal is to have greater accountability and responsibility for each other. Personally, I am challenged by complacency and would like a place where I can step up my game because everyone else is too. We should be thinking about playing up a level instead of falling into the trap of playing down. If we push each other we will continue to get better.

                Let’s talk about how Anvil can help us up our game.
                – plan your beatdowns, run it by another PAX, the AOQ
                – know your beatdown cold, be prepared, own the morning
                – maximize the word
                – it doesn’t end there – feedback (giving and getting)

                Moleskin

                Sidekick loves deadmau5!

                Who needs thumbs… Or a back!

                This old man got a b-day whooping, way to kill it guys! Thanks for making it easy for us to keep separated. T-Claps.

                News

                OTB
                Launch Mode
                Wash Hands
                No Partner Exercises
                No BOM, COT was just as effective.

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                  Perceive, Advise, Monitor, & Adjust

                  QIC:  Mr. Clean

                  Date: 03/16/2020

                  PAX: Burrito, Cable Cutter, Geek Squad, Hasbro, Milkman, PediaSure, Red Tees, Spackler, U-Turn

                  AO: The Huey

                  Conditions

                  Upper 40’s. Damp. A bit chilly. Disclaimer was given. Respect each man’s personal space. Choose not to share coupons without judgement. NO exercises involving close contact with Pax will occur. PLEASE just use good discretion.

                  COP

                  The Thang

                  YHC was reminded once again; that, his communication skills when Qing and explaining the routine still needs sharpening. Hey, John Doe, how bout that Burpee Apocalypse? It really does all make sense in my head.

                  This was my take on the Moneyball special of “The 1,000.”

                  Complete the exercise while climbing the the suicide ladder. For the Lion’s Den, MB has the Pax complete their reps before they get to the top. Today’s Pax completed suicides to a determined point and had to finish their reps before they got there.

                  Merkins — 100
                  Alternating Shoulder Taps — 100
                  Dolly’s — 100
                  Curls — 100
                  Shoulder Press — 100
                  Dips — 100
                  SSH — 100
                  Curls — 100
                  Bent Over Rows — 200

                  COT

                  The workout description of this BB was easy, but I have been struggling as to how exactly to put the COT word into, well, words. So, if you read this, then please just show me some Grace. Also, if you read this, then I want to encourage you to attend the Lion’s Den on 03/27/2020 if you’re able.

                  Throughout the last couple of weeks, I have received some advice from multiple sources including but not limited to F3 Pax. Some of this was solicited and some was unsolicited.

                  Should we provide advice to someone, solicited or unsolicited, we must account for the response from the person to whom we provide advise. Why? Providing advice indicates care and love for the one receiving advice.
                  If we genuinely care for someone, then we must prepare ourselves, certainly myself included, for the reaction to said advice. BECAUSE the reaction, unfortunately, may not be as we hope for requiring grace from adviser.
                  Please apply this to YOUR life in the best way in which you know how. For me, it is opening my mind to advice I receive and understanding that people truly have good intentions while also tempering my reaction. For some, it may be the opposite.

                  Fissure said it well to me recently; “let’s all just remember this is a volunteer organization with guys that have jobs, families, and responsibilities but united with a single positive goal: improving the world around us.”

                  Moleskin

                  John Doe. Please just send me the BB’s from Burpee Apocalypse…I don’t have to explain it

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                    Back and Forth at Beast Ridge!!

                    QIC:  Clothespin

                    Date: 03/16/2020

                    PAX: Mayhem, Cold Play, Snow Patrol, The Count, Iron Butt, Money Ball, Home Alone, Sparky, Oiler, Peanuts, Swingset, Fastlane, Blindside, Mr. May, Chaves, Toe Tag 

                    AO: Beast Ridge

                    Conditions

                    Cool, Cloudy with a poop smell!!

                    COP

                    Took a loop around kids playground in parking lot back to workout course approximately 2200′.
                    Course set up 2 stations approximately 50′ apart. Do exercise and jail break to other station.

                    SSH 25
                    WMH 12
                    FORWARD FOLD 10
                    MNC 15 Keep arms up while running
                    BABY ARM CIR 15 Keep arms up while running
                    BABY ARM CIR REV 15 Keep arms up while running
                    SEAL CLAPS 15 Keep arms up while running
                    TEA POTS 12

                    The Thang

                    Use same course as COP and run between exercises. Cut counts by 5 for the second time through!

                    MERKINS 20
                    SQUATS 25
                    GROUNDHOGS 15
                    LBC 30
                    LUNGES 20
                    SMURF JACKS 15
                    BURPEES 10
                    DIAMOND MERKINS 15
                    100’S 20
                    BBS 20
                    IMP. WALKERS 30
                    TOE MERKINS 30
                    FLUTTER KICKS 15
                    FREDDIE MERCURY 16

                    We finished by circling up and doing some stretches.
                    WMH 12
                    CALF STRETCH 10 COUNT EACH LEG
                    MAGIC MAYHEMS 15

                    COT

                    Be mindful to use precautions when out this week. Pray for those affected.
                    [The “COT” aka the “CIRCLE OF TRUST” is the terminating stage of each Workout, wherein the PAX form a circle and conduct Counterama, Namerama, Announcearama and the Ball Of Man.
                    BALL OF MAN: Congregation of two or more men in physical contact, usually (but not exclusively) in the prayer that terminates the COT. Abbr: BOM]

                    Moleskin

                    I am glad that Mayhem actually got to complete this workout this time! I made sure there were not any obstacles to jump! You can tell that Mayhem is rubbing off on these guys, they really enjoy Magic Mayhems!!

                    News

                    Battery going to three days a week in April. Ridgecut going to Wednesday and Friday in April. Donate Blood if eligible! Don’t forget 3rd F!!

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