8 pax came out for a run, ruck, or walk at Crossroads.
Q Source included a lesson on Paul and Stephan.
Wik took us out.
Thanks for coming out!
Seuss
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Great to Q again..and to be able to stick around for COT on a warm Veteran’s Day morning! Nice work by all pax! Good to have Tardi Gras back with us. No trains today, much to the chagrin of Radar; but burpees were still done. Thanks to Tricycle for adding more Crunchy Frogs during Mary, despite lots of resistance during the workout.
Warm Up: Don Q, Toy Soldiers, Plank Stretches
Thang:
Doracides:
100 Step Ups
200 Dips
300 LBCs
400 Flutters-count both legs
1 PAX member will execute as many reps as possible while PAX 2 sprints to cone 1: 1 Burpee, sprint back to partner, touch, sprint to cone 2: 2 Burpees, sprint back to partner, touch, sprint to cone 3: 3 Burpees, sprint back, switch with partner.
Triple Nickel: HR Merkins/Big Boys
7 of Diamonds:
7 Werkins
14 4-Count Crunchy Frogs
21 4-Count SSH
28 CDDs
Mary
Word:
1 Peter 5:5-7 ESV
[5] Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” [6] Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, [7] casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
“In the end, your fear reveals a lot about your theology. When you embrace anxiety and worry, you are embracing a set of beliefs about God, his love for you, and his ability to take care of you. When our anxiety is fueled by fear, the Bible talks about it less in terms of a weakness of constitution that needs to be overcome, and more as a sin to be avoided and repented of.”
Announcements:
11/18 Freight’s Trail Run (sign up form)
11/25 Christmastown 5k (HC to Broke)
12/2 F3 Christmas Party (sign up form with year-end awards)
Prayer Requests
Kool Aid took us out.
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Thanks for coming out!
Seuss
Back by popular demand the “Thanksgiving Day Ultimate Frisbee Tournament”! If you missed out on this last year do yourself a favor and get signed up. It was a hard fought battle with everyone leaving it on the field before stuffing themselves with food. It will be double elimination. Teams will be randomly selected in public at a coffeerama. It will be held at Midoriyama at the back soccer fields. 0700 players meeting. Sign up deadline is Friday 11/17.
5 guys rucked, 1 walked, 1 ran; Tesla lead Q Source on “Consistency” at Members Only.
Announcements:
- 10/21 – Half Marathon Ruck; 6a.m. at the Yank (See Slack for details)
- 11/4 – Dallas 24 hour run from Cloninger Park
- 11/19 – F4 Trail Run/ Relay Race. Check Slack for sign up
- 11/25 – Speed for Need Christmastown 5K. HC to Broke
- 12/2 – Christmas Party at Lewis Farm
Anchorman took us out.
Good fellowship today,
Seuss
You read that right. Fitness, Fellowship, Faith, and Freight! All coming to a trail run near you. Come out and join me at Midoriyama on 11/18 for a relay team style trail run. Very much like the Ragnar experiment race we did several years ago if you were involved in that. We will all set up in one location(the parking lot at the soccer fields at the end of the road) and won’t have to move from there other than when you are running so this will be peak 2ndF as well. Each team member will run 3- 2 to 2.5ish mile loops. Teams will be 2 or 3 man teams. We will start at 0730 and should be finished by noon. Plans will be made for food and brew somewhere after. More 2nd F! Are you afraid of trails? Are you scared of falling? Meow. Study’s have shown the best way to avoid that as you get older is to regularly travel on uneven ground. It allows your body to adjust to it and build the muscle it needs to keep you upright when you become uneven. Some people we know should have started this earlier. So come out for a good time and to improve your longevity. Sign up deadline is 11/11. You will be notified of your team/members the week of the race. Sign up link below.
3 walkers, 6 runners, 0 bikers joined us at Crossroads..at various intervals.. today.
SA was our fastest runner today and still got in 5 miles despite a late start.
Leppard, though a bit incapacitated, did not let it show and was ready to walk alone.. but didn’t have to as Pockets and Wirenut joined a bit later.
GoldDigger got in a little early and ran with Broke for a bit of a recovery run after 17 miles the prior day.
Blart drove in silently and silently took off..I guess it was 6:30, and he was ready to go.
Wichita came up with another new route and joined YHC for a great fellowship run.
Freight joined for Q Source, after a grueling 12 mile trail run the prior day. We discussed Billy Graham and his servant-leader qualities in his relationships with many Presidents.
Announcements:
- Convergence on Labor Day at 7am – CaroMont Health Park – all other AOs closed
- PT Tests on the calendar
- Coconut Derby August 27 – pre-blast to follow
- Lunch Wednesday at Pita Wheel Dallas
Requests:
School starting this week
Mayor’s recovery
Turtleman
Huck
Wichita took us out.
Thanks for the fellowship and support! Nice Work!
Seuss
On November 11th, 2017, F3 Gastonia hiked from Kings Mountain to Crowders Mountain and on Sunday, August 27th, the men from F3 Gastonia will again make the triumphant return to the top of Kings and Crowders! There are many PAX who attended this original hike that we don’t see much like JK2, Monk, and Richard Simmons. In any event, here is a pre-blast for you to get your minds right.
We are going to have church on the mountain along the way so don’t worry about skipping church that day. I always find it is a little easier to not be missed at home on a Sunday. Everyone has their own pace so you should plan on getting a partner or group of partners who will walk your pace. You will need a partner to carpool back and forth from the parking areas. It should also be someone who will walk your pace. We will be stopping at times for rest and snacks.
Down and dirty (Executive Summary)
08-27-23 Park a car at Linwood Road access or Sparrow Springs by 0800.
Clown car to Kings Mountain Boulder access area by 0830
Register car and start hike by 0900.
Finish at Sparrow Springs or Linwood and clown car back to pick up cars and EndEx. More detail below.
LOGISTICS: Since this is not an “out and back” hike, you will need to drop a car at the ending point of Linwood Road access first. ***If you want to cut your hike short, you should drop your car Sparrow Springs access at 522 Park Office Ln, Kings Mountain, NC area with your wingman. This will cut the hike basically in half (approximately 6 miles or 3 hours)
Optional start for breakfast-McDonalds at 0700 at Hudson Boulevard and Union Road in Gastonia. If you don’t want breakfast, be at your State Park parking area at 0800 when the park opens. You could also post to a Sunday AO if you think you could make it to Linwood by 0800.
Parking: Head to Linwood Parking area (4611 Linwood Road, Gastonia) Be there at 0800 when park opens and leave cars and then proceed to the Boulder access area.
No matter where you park, you should clown car over to the Boulder’s Access Area at 108 Van Dyke Road. When you get there, fill out the required forms for the Ridgeline Trail hike and grab a park map. I have found decent cell coverage at Crowder’s.
0830: Operations/Safety Briefing by Roscoe or PH and quick 3rd F. Prep your gear and get ready.
Begin the hike before or no later than 0900.
Begin on Ridgeline Trail
Merge with Pinnacle Trail
Merge with Crowder’s Trail (This is near the Sparrow Springs access so for those that choose the shorter route you can head to your cars here)
Rocktop Trail
The Rocktop trail takes you to the Overlook at Crowder’s near the Radio Towers. The Crowder’s Trail connects you to the Backside trail which ends at the Linwood Parking area.
End at Linwood Parking area and clown car back to Boulders Access at 108 Van Dyke Road.
What to bring: Comfortable shoes or boots with good traction. Bring water and quality snacks or lunch. Charging device for phone if you wish. If you want to add difficulty to the hike, put a sandbag or weight in your pack. Bring a first aid kit. Bring a shovel flag. Bring a change of socks. Sleeves are optional. HAVE YOUR CAR KEYS AT ALL TIMES. We don’t want PAX stranded because they can’t find their keys. Wear F3 gear. You never know how many people we can EH on the trail.
They say you can average 2 mph and we are looking to cover about 11miles. We should be done by 2 or 3pm but it depends on your pace and the start time which will be announced once YHC gets in touch with a park ranger. Plan accordingly.
I am sure I left something out so DM me or comment with your suggestions.
Roscoe
Hard to believe it, but it’s probably been a couple years since GoldDigger and I did EC in Mt Holly. Just in time to catch my breath afterward, we begin. 3 Pax did a ruck while 5, make that 6, (with Red Ribbon emerging silently out of the darkness), stayed for the workout. Good thing, too, because we needed an even number. Although we did Route 66 last week with Freon’s burpees, I repeated with Hand-Release Merkins. When we got to the ALARM, the groaning began. Seems some of this crowd would rather stick to arm and leg workouts as the Escalating/De-escalating portion included Crunchy Frogs and Russian Twists. These seemed to be real crowd-pleasers..haha. Well, everyone put forth tons of effort and did great!
Happy to see those on IR out there on a ruck! Yet again, another good experience at Mt Hollywood..made even better when Bubba discovered there was a coffeehouse near, and four of us gathered there for a little 2nd F. GoldDigger has the Q next week, so come on out for what I’m sure will be a Monday Beatdown.
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Warm-Up: 10 I.C. of: Don Q, Gravel Pickers, Toy Soldiers
Thang:
Mosey to top of hill by school
Route 66 with Hand-Release Merkins at each pole. When at bottom, do ALARM
ALARM-Partner 1 Runs, does 1 Burpee; Partner 2:
A-100 Werkins
L-150 Monkey Humpers
A-200 LBC’s
R-250 Russian Twist
M-300 Mountain Climber
Escalator/De-escalator:
To get back up, At each pole:
10 CDD
10,20 LBFCs
10,20,30 Plank Jacks
10,20,30,40 Crunchy Frogs
10,20,30,40,50 SSH
40,30,20,10 Crunchy Frogs
30,20,10 Plank Jacks
20,10 LBFCs
10 CDD
Mosey to school.
Elevens-Squats/Big Boys
Word:
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
2 Corinthians 5:21
“Our Lord Jesus Christ’s sinlessness was crucial to our forgiveness and salvation. Because he knew no sin, He could take ours. The gospel is the good news of the great exchange. That exchange took place at the cross. The Lord Jesus took in our place the wrath of God our sins deserve, so that, in exchange, we might receive HIS righteousness. “
Announcements:
F3 Dads-Folsom
Many Ruck Opportunities
Requests:
Norwood’s surgery-This Friday
Turtleman’s ongoing cancer treatments
Huck
GoldDigger took us out.
Great time today! Thanks for the participation and hard work!
Seuss
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10 Pax came out to Pub today. Buckeye, Roscoe, Flintstone, Stroganoff ran; YHC sent runners on their way and rucked with Sargento, who walked. Glad to see him out more again!! Great work, men!
Requests:
Norwood surgery-July 28
Turtleman-cancer treatments
Word:
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
2 Corinthians 3:18
” God the Holy Spirit Delights to turn our eyes to the Lord Jesus so that we consider Him. Looking is a way of becoming. As we contemplate the Lord Jesus, a glorious miracle takes place: we become like Him in character. Our lives are intended to become brighter and more attractive as we become more and more like Him. Becoming like Him, we reflect his glory.”
JJ took us out.
Always great to be at the Pub!
Seuss
11 Pax came at Storm today. Great to see Sargento and Pilgrim’s Progress back; great to have Stinky Bird there..it’s been awhile. Bud joined us from Lake Murray and fit right in. Whereas we didn’t have Boudin to entertain us today, Sargento filled the gap. Thanks to all of the HIMS for your hard work and “good listening skills”;)
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Warm-Up: 10 IC: Toy Soldiers, Gravel Pickers, Don Q
Thang:
Doracides:
100 Step Ups
200 Dips
300 LBCs
400 Flutters-count both legs
1 PAX member will execute as many reps as possible while PAX 2 sprints to cone 1 (or use a pole, tree, etc. for your point of turnaround), 1 Burpee, sprint back to partner, touch, sprint to cone 2, 2 Burpees, sprint back to partner, touch, sprint to cone 3, 3 Burpees, sprint back, switch with partner.
Triple Nickel:
Perfect Form Merkins/Big Boys
4 Corner Escalator/De-escalator:
10 Werkins
10 Werkins, 20 Crunchy Frogs
10 Werkins, 20 Crunchy Frogs, 30 SSH
10 Werkins, 20 Crunchy Frogs, 30 SSH, 40 Calf Raises
30,20,10
Plankorama-mama
10 IC Shoulder Taps/10 IC LBFCs/10 IC Plank Jacks/10 IC AH/10 IC Freddy Mercury’s/10 IC Alternating Toe Touches
Word:
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9 ESV
“Grace and peace are our greatest daily need. Grace is synonymous with forgiveness. God’s grace in his Son provides us with daily forgiveness of all our sins as we confess them to him. Grace is also synonymous with help and strength, freely given by God. God’s grace always matches our need.”
Announcements:
Saturday: Annihilation at Yank with Tiger; F3 Dad’s at Gashouse
No Regular Gashouse, but Painlab will take place
Lunch- July 20 at Pita Wheel in Dallas
Requests:
Charlie Ward- Acquaintance of Stinky Bird
Norwood’s upcoming surgery-July 28
Praises for return of Pilgrim’s Progress and Sargento
Buckshot took us out.
Good Mumblechatter today; Dallas crowd would have felt more at-home.
Nice work, men!
Seuss