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Iron Pax on Ice

QIC: Prosciutto

Date: 10/17/2019

PAX: Burrito, Coypu, Kickback

AO: SMACkdown

Conditions

Cold, clear and brisk. Less campfire smell than Tuesday, but still perfect morning for committing ourselves to the gloom.

COP

SSH x 20 IC
Russian Twist x 10 IC
IW x 10 IC
Forward Fold x 8 IC
Wide Stance Fwd Fold x 8 IC
….

The Thang

Taking the queue (Q?) from Iron Pax Warmup Week 0
6 Rounds for Time
24 Squats
24 Walking Lunges (both leg strides count once)
24 Merkins
Run 400 M

You know you’ve done it right when you’ve run at least 1.50 miles

Moleskin

Coypu is really good at swearing; some folks are better than others, but this guy is a pro.

Lots of kidnappings today (Whittler seized by the “on-call” doctor witchcraft; Newport home with sick kid)

ROY fartsackers need to come out and quit laying in bed dreaming. There’s work to be done.

Kickback crushed his second ever F3 workout – Credit to Coypu and Burrito for encouraging and picking up the six. That’s what we’re here to do! Great job by all.

News

F3 Dad’s day workout on 10/19 at The Landfill.

Breakfast to follow at the nearby Southern Restaurant that used to be the zipper-head restaurant which shut-down due to cat problems.

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    What to do when you can’t hold it

    QIC: Jazzy Jag

    Date: 10/16/2019

    PAX: WuzntMe, Fastlane, Gaylord, Mayhem (R), Toe Tag

    AO: Hacksaw

    Conditions

    1 minute rain, 1 minute rest, 2 minutes rain, 2 minutes rest…

    COP

    Mosey to flag circle

    Sshs x 20 IC

    Slow merkins x 10 IC

    Willie Mays hays x 10 IC

    Fire hydrants x 10 each leg IC

    Sshs x 15 IC

    Carolina dry docks x 10 IC

    Imperial walker x 15 IC

    Forward fold x 10 IC

    Sshs x 10 IC

    The Thang

    Partner up, count off to make it random

    Each partnership gathered around a coupon and pondered the possibilities

    “Just hold it”

    Dora – one partner holds coupon, one exercises

    Roly-polys (sit to stand)

    Inchworms (Forward fold, walkout with merkin)

    Jump squats

    Flutter kicks (double count)

    Round 1 – PAX #1 holds coupon using only compression and testosterone

    PAX #2 begins exercises – 20 roly-polys, 30 inchworms, 40 jump squats, 50 flutter kicks

    Trade off at PAX discretion

    Upon completion, all PAX run a lap around flag, bringing the coupon along for the ride

    Round 2 – PAX #1 holds coupon with overhand pinch grip

    PAX #2 begins same exercises, but with the opportunity for 10 more reps for each – 30, 40, 50, 60 respectively

    Another lap around flag with coupons

    Round 3 – Coupon held overhead

    Same exercises – 40, 50, 60, 70 reps respectively

    Another lap around flag with coupons

    Mary

    Held flutter kick start position (feet 6″ off ground) for 10 count IC

    Held plank for 10 count IC

    Held low merkin position for 5 count IC

    Q held prone plank (laying on ground) for approximate 10 count and focused on not dying.

    End

    COT

    Word of the day – “failure.” We each approached or encountered failure throughout this workout; how much do we risk failure in our everyday lives? Q told embarrassing story about how he crashes every single time he goes mountain biking. If you never fail, how do you know you are reaching your potential? If you never fail, it may be because you avoid situations in which you could fail, and thus miss opportunities to learn and grow.

    Moleskin

    Q is willing to reimburse PAX for tricep transplants after alternating holding coupon overhead with inchworm merkins. PAX must submit itemized receipt by close of business 10/16 to be eligible.

    PAX discussed merits of different coupon holds, primarily through grunts

    Disappointment swept through the group as we realized we would not be able to hit the 30 lap goal proposed on Slack.

    News

    Dad’s day 10/19 Landfill 0700. Bring your kids or find some kids and bring them. HC on Landfill Slack channel for headcount

    ToeTag VQ at Hacksaw next Wednesday!

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      Pain buffet

      QIC: Ducktales

      Date: 10/15/2019

      PAX: Gusher, Whittler, Prosciutto, Burrito, Blindside, Money Ball, Laces Out, FNG-Kickback

      AO: Smackdown

      Conditions

      52 when the alarm went off, I am creating my own what to where at what temp chart and 52 to 42 is shorts with light base layer shirt.

      The appetizer

      SSHs (20x), IWs (20x), Parker Peters (15x), Squats (15x), WMs (15x), Box Cutters (20x), Willy Mays hays (5x)

      The Buffet Of Pain included the following exercises.

      First plate

      Mosey

      • Jumping Lunges (Double)

      • Big Boy Sit Ups

      • Wide Arm Merkins

      • Jumping Squats

      • Burpees

      • American Hammers (Double)

      Mosey

      Second serving

      • Carolina Dry Docks

      • Donkey Kicks

      • Flutter Kicks (Double)

      • Dips

      • Diamond Merkins

      • 100 Yard Dash

      Still room for more from the buffet

       

      Thought that would be enough, and got thrown off on end time, so added wall sits

      Mohomid ali IC

      Joe Feaster IC

      Bus drivers IC

      Overhead press

      Mosey

      Bear crawl

      Mosey

      Reverse crabwalk

      Burrito mentioned wheelbarrow partner exercises helped him to be world champion of 8th grade wrestling, sooo we partnered up and got better.

      Partner fireman’s carry

      Partner wheelbarrow

      Buffet dessert-better than a chocolate fountain.

      Inspired by she shed bleachers rounder.

      5 burpees box jump up row

      5 sit ups box jump up

      5 pushups box jump up

      5 crunches step down and

      repeat 5 times, shortened to 4 when I realized that the mtn folk end the pain fest at 06:15

      COT

      This post was modified but the COT was straight from a Q from the fort. Thank you Deacon https://f3thefort.com/backblasts/

      Moleskin: We are constantly feeling good and bad pressures during our journey of life. Life has valleys and peaks with both bad and good experiences. Life is also like a train on parallel tracks, we continually find ourselves between the good track and the bad track. When things go well in life, we are soon challenged with a tragedy or a loss. Remain steadfast. Be aware of when you become unbalanced toward the bad track where evil one awaits. Choose God and move forward.

      PS This came back up at dinner from my son and that reminded my Wife about her bible study this morning. Probably the best dinner conversation I had today.

      News

      Lions den tomorrow

      Saturday Dadurday at landfill!

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        “Breakfast” at Beast Ridge Beatdown

        QIC: Iron Butt

        Date: 10/14/2019

        PAX: Best in Show (Respect), The Count (Respect-Respect), Early Bird, Fastlane, Gaylord, Mayhem, Peanuts, WuzntMe

        AO: Beast Ridge

        Conditions

        47 perfect degrees of cool gloom

        COP

        Forward Fold-IC 15x; 30 SSHs IC; Little Baby Arm Circles 20x; Little Baby Arm Circles Reverse 20x; Cherry Pickers 15 x; Merkins 10x; Mosey to parking lot under light.

        The Thang

        (Eight Stations) – Partner up

        “Breakfast” at Beast Ridge  – Station 1

        “The Kettlebell Pancake Breakfast“

        Black Kettlebell; Bend at your hips to grab a kettlebell; Hike it between your legs; then thrust it up to shoulder level. Keep swinging 50x OYO.

        Green Kettlebell; Stand with your feet twice shoulder width, holding a kettlebell at chest with both hands, and squat; 50x OYO.

        Switch

        Hold High Plank Until Q Calls Rotate

        “Breakfast” at Beast Ridge – Station 2

        “Cinder Block Bacon Boogey”

        Partners Slow Mosey Together to second Light in parking lot and comeback to the stations both doing Overhead Presses/Carries w/Cinder Block

        Hold High Plank Until Q Calls For Rotation

        “Breakfast” at Beast Ridge – Station 3

        “The Double Meat Dumbbell Dish”

        Partner: 30x Shoulder Press with Two 25lbs OYO

        Partner: 30x Seal Clap with Two 15lbs OYO

        SWITCH without STOPPING

        Hold Low Plank Until Q Calls Rotate

        “Breakfast” at Beast Ridge – Station 4

        “Weighted Jelly Roll Ball Twist”

        Partners Stand Back-to-Back & Exchange Weighted Ball in East-West Motion 50x

        (Note 1 time around = 1)

        Partners Stand Approx. 6 ft Apart And Toss Ball From Chest Back & Forth 40x

        (Note Back & Forth Once = 1)

        Hold Al Gore Until Q Calls Rotate

        “Breakfast” at Beast Ridge – Station 5

        “Sausage & Gravy CardiooohNo! “

        Partner: 50x SSHs OYO

        Partner: 30 Merkins OYO

        SWITCH

        Hold High Plank Until Q Calls Rotate

        “Breakfast” at Beast Ridge – Station 6

        “Uncle Herschel’s Gut Buster”

        Partner: 50x Little Baby Crunches OYO

        Partner: 40x American Hammers OYO

        SWITCH

        Hold Low Plank Until Q Calls Rotate

        “Breakfast” at Beast Ridge – Station 7

        “Biscuits & Honey Suck-It-Up Buttercup”

        Partner: 25x Bonnie Blairs (Jump Lunges) OYO

        Partner: 30x Pickle Pounders OYO

        SWITCH

        Hold Low Plank Until Q Calls Rotate

        “Breakfast” at Beast Ridge – Station 8

        “Ham & Eggs Hootie Bootie Cootie”

        Partner: Hold High Plank Alternate Lift Arms w/20 lbs 30x OYO

        Partner: Big Boi Split Leg Sit-up w/12lbs 30x OYO

        SWITCH

        Hold Low Plank Until Q Calls Rotate

        COT

        In honor of Columbus Day – Words shared about setting sail in the ship of life and the importance of having a solid anchor in the storms of life. Lyrics from song called The Anchor Holds were shared:

        I have journeyed through the long dark night
        Out on the open sea, by faith alone
        Sight unknown; and yet His eyes were watching me
         
        The anchor holds
        Though the ship is battered
        The anchor holds
        Though the sails are torn
        I have fallen on my knees as I face the raging seas
        The anchor holds in spite of the storm
         
        I’ve had visions, I’ve had dreams
        I’ve even held them in my hand
        But I never knew they would slip right through
        Like they were only grains of sand
         
        The anchor holds
        Though the ship is battered
        The anchor holds
        Though the sails are torn
        I have fallen on my knees as I face the raging seas
        The anchor holds in spite of the storm
         
        I have been young but I’m older now
        And there has been beauty these eyes have seen
        But it was in the night, through the storms of my life
        Oh, that’s where God proved His love for me

        Moleskin

        The PAX graciously helped IronButt pack the weights back in to his truck. Good men. The best.

        News

        Daddy Day this Saturday

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          VIla – Saturday – Ragnarok – Landfill

          QIC: Vila

          Date: 10/12/2019

          PAX: DNF, Early Bird, Threeskin, Flyby, Back Pew

          AO: Landfill

          Conditions

          Cloudy and a chill in the air

          COP

          1. SSH IC x25
          2. Imperial Walkers IC x15
          3. SSH IC x20
          4. Carolina Drydocks IC x10
          5. SSH IC x15
          6. Willy Mayes Hayes IC x10
          7. SSH IC x10
          8. Windmills IC x 10
          9. SSH IC x5
          10. Forward Fold x15
          11. Plank IC x20
          12. Slow push to up x10
          13. Up Dog x15
          14. Down Dog x15
          15. Mountain Climbers IC x8
          16. Forward Fold x15
          17. Down into frog
          1. Mosey to the playground
            1. 10 count hang pull up
            2. 10 – Shoulder tap merkins – each arm =1
            3. 10 count hang pull up
            4. 20 – Reverse Angels
            5. 10 count hang pull up
            6. 10 – Side crunch merkins – each leg = 1
            7. Double Take Burpees x5

          The Thang

          Climbing to Asgard 

          1. Mosey to the bottom of the hill
            1. Apollo Creeds – OYO x10
            2. Seed Sowers x20 up the hill
            3. 20 BBSs
            4. Bear Crawl x20 up the hill
            5. Mosey to the middle parking lot
          2. Four Corners
            1. Merkins OYO x20
            2. Double Take Burpees OYO x5
            3. Thrusters OYO x20
            4. LBCs OYO x20

           

          1. Transition: Mosey to the bottom of the hill to the soccer field. Pick out a Dwayne and a partner.
            1. Daisy chain 3 rounds – the weight must get to the top of the hill, but no one holding the weight can move their feet. The partners must alternate moving up the hill and pass the weight off before moving.
              • At top: one PAX does curls while the other completes 5 burpees. Switch
              • If repeated, make sure no one is down range and throw the weight down the hill, repeat. If a team throws short, the Q gets to throw it again from the landing point.

          DODGEBALL!!

          COT

          We are thankful for this morning in the gloom.

          We are thankful for the brotherhood that that it brings.

          We are mindful of and hopeful for all thoughts and prayers, both spoken and unspoken.

          We will carry this into the day, and it will give us the strength, the vision, and the courage to leave this world a better place.

          Leave no man behind, and leave no man where you find him.

           

          CIRCLE OF TRUST: 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

          This crew of Pax really rocked it! We did not have a great turn out for the dodgeball, but we made some adjustments and had a really good time. 

          News

          10/25 and 10/26 – Chattanooga – GoRuck Tough/Light 

          11/2 – Nashville –  GoRuck Star Course 50/26 milers. Ducktales and Vila, 50. Steam Engine and Picasso, 26. 

          10/19 – Dadurday – Landfill – BRING THE 2.0s!

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            10-10-to-20 Work Life

            QIC: Geek Squad

            Date: 10/10/2019

            PAX: Couch Potato, Lloyd, Hasbro, RadioHead, Truck Yeah, U-Turn

            AO: The Huey

            Conditions

            Conditions.  A bit nippily outside

            COP

            Da Warm up

            SSH x 20

            Good Mornings x 20

            LB arm circles forward then backward x 20

            Moroccan Night Club x 15

            Overhead Presses x 15

            Cherry Pickers x 15

            Windmill x 15

            Willie Mayes Hayes X 15

            A. Kickers x 15

            SSH x 30

             

            The Thang

            Jog down the street that I cant remember the name of and back to Huey

            Frog jumps up the bleachers, walk down 6 rounds

            7 stations x 3 rounds

            1. 10 burpees
            2. Full extension Curls
            3. Overhead press
            4. Half extension curls
            5. Kettle bell swingspcl j

              6.   Triceps extensions

              7.     LBCs

            Jog back to the starter with coupons

            Da Finale

            SSH x 30

            Heel touches x 15

            Freddy Mercury x 15

            American Hammer x15

            Flutter Kicks x 15

            Examiners x 15

            COT

            Work life balance is important!  Make as much time for your family as you do being committed to everything else. 

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            Running from Sharks SEAL Inspired

            QIC: John Doe

            Date: 10/15/2019

            PAX: Deep Dish, 9-Volt (Respect), WuzntMe, Clothespin, DNF, Topless (Respect) 

            AO: The Battery

            Conditions

            Crisp fall morning with a very bright moon filling the sky

            COP

            Quick mosey around the running path to get the blood flowing; Side Straddle hops – 25 in cadence; Third Grade Exercises – 10 in cadence; Forward Fold – 10 in cadence; Willie Mays Hays – 10 in cadence; Quad Stretch – 10 count each leg; Little Baby Arm Circles – 10 in cadence; Reverse LBAC – 10 in cadence; Moroccan Night Club – 10 in cadence; Aquaman – 10 in cadence; Side Straddle Hops – 25 in cadence

            The Thang

            Workout inspired by a dear friend on SEAL Team 8
            RUNNING FROM SHARKS SEAL INSPIRED

            LOWER BODY: Standing Squats – 15 in cadence; Lunges – 10 each leg; Frog Jumps – 8 OYO; Dirty Dog (aka Jane Fonda’s) – 15 ea leg OYO; Hold Al Gore waiting on the six

            UPPER BODY: Regular Push Ups – 12 in cadence; Diamond Push-ups (DDP’s) – 8 OYO; Wide Push-ups – 12 OYO; Dive Bombers – 8 OYO; Hold Plank waiting on the six

            CORE: Plank – PAX count around to 60; Leg Levers – 15 each leg in cadence

            Indian Run around the path (Rinse Repeat with slight modification)

            LOWER BODY: Standing Squats – 15 in cadence; Lunges – 10 each leg; Frog Jumps – 8 OYO; Dirty Dog (aka Jane Fonda’s) – 15 ea leg OYO; Hold Al Gore waiting on the six

            UPPER BODY: Regular Push Ups – 12 in cadence; Diamond Push-ups (DDP’s) – 10 OYO; Wide Push-ups – 12 OYO; Dive Bombers – 10 OYO; Hold Plank waiting on the six

            CORE: Plank – PAX count around to 60; Leg Levers – 15 each leg in cadence

            Indian Run around the path (Rinse Repeat with slight modification)

            LOWER BODY: Standing Squats – 15 in cadence; Lunges – 10 each leg; Frog Jumps – 8 OYO; Dirty Dog (aka Jane Fonda’s) – 15 ea leg OYO; Hold Al Gore waiting on the six

            UPPER BODY: Regular Push Ups – 12 in cadence; Diamond Push-ups (DDP’s) – 12 OYO; Wide Push-ups – 12 OYO; Dive Bombers – 12 OYO; Hold Plank waiting on the six

            CORE: Plank – PAX count around to 60; Leg Levers – 15 each leg in cadence

            Indian Run around the path – finished with PAX calling core the last 2 minutes

            COT

            Law of Magnetism: I attract who I am (currently) not who I want to be; If you want to see more, be more; What you need more of, give more of, and then you’ll get more of

            Moleskin

            Deep Dish is surprisingly fast, and must have been a high school running back 

            News

            Daddy Day/2.0 Day coming up; Mrs. Baker next up on Q for 10/19/19

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              BLADES of the Huey

              QIC: u-turn

              Date: 10/14/2019

              PAX: Threeskin, Red Tees, Fissure, Milkman, Couch Potato, Truck Yeah, Hasbro, Snowflake, Loan Shark, Radiohead, Ducktales 

              AO: The Huey

              Conditions

              First chilly workout of the season, a crisp 46 degrees

              COP

              1. SSH x25 IC
              2. Willie Mays Hayes x15 IC (Starting to the left!)
              3. Windmills x15 IC
              4. Little Baby Arm Circles
                • Forward x20 IC
                • Reverse x20 IC
                • Cherry Pickers x20 IC
                • Shoulder Press x20 IC
              5. SSH x25 IC

              The Thang

              Acronyms are the coolest!  Shout-out to Laces Out for Q’ing the original thang this work out is modeled after, BLIMPS.

              B-L-A-D-E-S of the Huey

              • Mosey 200 meters around the track between each exercise.
              • Rinse and repeat x2 or x3 as time permits.
                1. Burpees x10 OYO
                2. Lunges x5 per leg OYO
                  • Couch Potato style
                    • To the side
                    • 45 degrees
                    • Forward
                3. Alternating Shoulder Taps x20 IC
                4. Dry Docks (Carolina style) x15 IC
                5. Eleven 1×10, 2×9, 3×8, etc.  OYO
                  • Squats
                  • Plank Jacks
                6. SSH x20 IC
              2.  

              Mary

              1. LBCs x20 IC
              2. Leg Lifts x10 IC
              3. Freddie Mercury x15 IC
              4. Burpees x10 OYO
              5. Plank – hold for 1 minute
              6. Plank with alternating knee raise
              7. American Hammer x15 IC

              COT

              Talked about the different styles of leadership:

                • Lead by what we say, the direction we give, the decisions we make that impact those around us
                • Lead by what we do, servant leadership, setting the example

              We typically default to the lead by what we say style and often forget to set the example.  The challenge is to remember the servant leadership style as we go about our day as it relates to our co-workers, employees, spouse, and family.

              News

              F3 Dads – Saturday, October 19th at Landfill, 0700 – 0800

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                Conversational Pace

                QIC: Fissure

                Date: 10/15/2019

                PAX: Threeskin, Ascot, Jazzy Jag, Cliffhanger, The Count, Best in Show, Dirk, Vila, 2-Bit, On Tilt, Iron Butt

                AO: Boneyard

                Conditions

                Mid 50’s and perfect

                COP

                25 SSH IC, 25 Mtn climbers IC
                20 SSH IC, 20 Mtn climbers IC
                15 SSH IC, 15 Mtn climbers IC
                10 SSH IC, 10 Mtn climbers IC
                5 SSH IC, 5 Mtn climbers IC

                The Thang

                Mosey lap on track around ball field at conversational pace ending at the gym
                20 merkins OYO, 30 squats OYO, 40 flutter-kicks IC
                Mosey on track around ball field up to tennis court fence
                20 merkins OYO, 30 Bonnie Blairs OYO, 40 LBC IC
                Mosey back down to the gym
                10 pull-ups, 20 merkins OYO, 30 squats OYO, 40 heel touches IC
                Mosey lap around ball field and onto parking lot
                20 merkins OYO, lunge walk 20 yds to flag and back, 30 squats OYO, lunge walk to flag and back, ab exercise of choice x 40 IC
                Run (not conversational pace) lap on track around ball field to gym
                10 pull-ups, 20 merkins OYO, 30 squats OYO, 40 big boi sit-ups + more bbs while pax finished
                Mosey to parking lot for 25 SSH IC and 25 mtn climbers IC
                done 

                COT

                Sunburn needed a q for this date and I selfishly volunteered.  Today is the anniversary of my dad’s passing from Leukemia in 2012 and there’s not many better ways to start a day, or take your mind off of stressful or sad things, than by leading a F3 workout (in my humble opinion).  I wish my boys could’ve known my dad and learned from him.  I certainly miss him and his counsel, but I’m so thankful for F3 and the relationships formed that have filled that void.

                Moleskin

                Ascot sounds just like his pops

                News

                F3 Dads – 10/19/19 @ Landfill 0700

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                  Lay Aside the Weight

                  QIC: Mayhem

                  Date: 10/12/2019

                  PAX: Clothespin, Deep Dish, 9-Volt, The Count

                  AO: The Battery

                  Conditions

                  Finally a crisp cool morning!  High 50s/Low 60s Dry with little to no dew

                  Welcome – brief disclaimer with no FNGs

                  COP

                  Mosey around Dog Park x 1

                  Circle up near flag

                  SSH x 20 IC; Merkins (NOT Pubic Wigs!) x 10 IC; Fwd Fold x 10 IC; SSH x 10 IC; LBACs front x 10 IC; LBAC back x 10 IC; Cherry Pickers x 10 IC; SSH x 10 IC; Moroccan Night Club x 10 IC; Chinooks x 10 IC; Shoulder Press x 10 IC; Worlds Greatest Stretch – left foot forward x 10 IC; WGS – right x 10 IC; 21 (Convinced  Deep Dish purposefully went over > 5 penalty burpees

                  Mosey around Dog Park x 1

                  The Thang

                  Line up close to walking track in grass by flags from heaviest to lightest

                  Round 1

                  Select 3 individual exercise from  “deck ”  Merkins, Imperial Walkers, Pickle Pointers

                  HIM 2 (second heaviest) carries HIM 1 (heaviest) to 3rd light pole and back (approx 100yds out and back)

                  HIM 3 – Pickle Pointers / HIM 4 – Imperial Walkers / Him 5 – Merkins until HIM 2 returns from partner carry.

                  Rotate and repeat until all have cycled through each exercise.

                  Round 2

                  Select 4 new individual exercise from  “deck ”  Don Quixotes (Windmills), LBCs, Squats; Hold Plank

                  HIM 1 (heaviest) carries 80lb sandback 1 lap around Dog Park

                  HIM 2 –  DQs / HIM 3 -LBCs / Him 4 – Squats /HIM 5 – Hold Plank until HIM 1 completes lap with sandbag. 

                  Rotate and repeat until all have cycled through

                  Round 2

                  Select 4 new individual exercise from  “deck ”  Quadraplex (alternating 5 reps each side), Freddie Mercurys, Lunges, Mountain Climbers

                  HIM 1 – 1 Lap “Unencumbered” around the dog park

                  Remaining PAX performs individual exercises selected above

                  Rotate and repeat until all have cycled through

                  Circle up by Flag for 5 MoM

                  American Hammer x 20IC; Box Cutters x 15 IC; Hello Dolly x 10 IC; Hold Plank until time

                  COT

                  Scripture reference Hebrews 11 – “Heroes of Faith” leading into Hebrews 12: 1 …

                  Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 

                  Just like the  beatdown…easier to mosey when not carrying “encumbrance”.  Challenged us to all identify what those “encumbrances” are that may be weighing us down and to lay them aside so we can run our races with endurance…because we have so great a cloud of witnesses (generations past and yet to come)

                  What I didn’t share were the following verses 2-4 which offer even more encouragement especially for those who are followers of Christ…

                  2 a]fixing our eyes on Jesus, the b]author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

                  3 For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary c]and lose heart.

                  Counterama, Namerama, Announcearama – Daderday next Saturday
                  BALL OF MAN: Totally dropped the ball again and forgot to close in prayer! :((

                  My prayer for us all…Heavenly Father, thank you for F3 and the brotherhood we share to  push each other to be better men physically and spiritually.  Please show us where we may still be carrying certain “encumbrances” that hold us down and give us the courage and if necessary help to lay them aside so that we can freely run  with endurance the race You have set out for us.  In the name of Christ I pray…Amen

                  Moleskin

                  The Count entertained us sharing a run in with some over zealous MPs he encountered during his return to base following a business lunch where some amount of adult beverage was consumed.  I’m certain no amount of sarcasm was spared on the young lad.  Oh to have been a fly on the wall!! :))

                  News

                  Next Daderday this coming Saturday 10/19.

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