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Month: February 2018 (Page 6 of 6)

Bear Crawls for Breakfast at The Yank

February 4, 2018 / / 0 Comments

10 warriors showed up for a cold 21 degree beat down at The Yank and it looked something like this:

COP:

SSH X 20

IW X 20

Copperhead squats X 20

Merkins X 10

Mountain Climbers X 20

Mosey over to the Field of Dreams

Partner Blimps:

P1: Run length of field and back

P2: Do called exercise then flapjack with P1

Exercises: Burpees, lunges, Imperial walkers, Merkins, Plank Jacks, Squats

Done with this, mosey on up to the Corner of Knowledge

Steps ups, Dips, Dirkins

Repeat 3 times. 10X, 15X 20X

Sprint to other end and back

Repeat descending order 15X, 10X

Back to the Field of Dreams for what we all came for today! The Bear Crawl Slalom! Why wouldn’t we!

Bear Crawl Slalom to end, everybody gets 2 turns on the crawl while pax planks.

SSH X 10

Merkins X 10

SSH X 10

Jump squats X 10

Agility run back while pax planks.

Mosey down to Heart Break Hill for some real fun!

Triple nickel:

hand release merkins X 5

run to top of the hill

American Hammers X 5

 

More partner work:

P1 run to the top of the stairs and do 5 merkins

P2 do called exercise.

1st set: Burpees

2nd set: LBCs

3rd set Jump squats

Head to fountain and Mary featuring Toy soldiers, crunchy frogs, big boy situps, mountain climbers, wall squats.

NMM:

Great, great work by all pax today and thanks for coming out on a cold morning. Boudin did the whole workout with a 30 pound ruck. Respect! Or was that line between bravery and stupidity crossed – LOL! Way to go brother. Did 7 miles in the cold before we got there. Glad to see Top Hat out today. Pushed it hard like you always do brother. Keep pounding!

Working on March 10 over at Revolution for west side launch. Need support from Gaston and Metro to make this happen. This is a community we are called to serve. Let’s show up and make it work for them and us!

Pleasure and honor to lead. Have Broke up next week and Tiger the week after. Quality leadership coming up.

Tesla

Huck Dropped a Duce and Roadie trained for a 10k

February 3, 2018 / / 0 Comments

Thursday at Midoriyama two Pax who shall remain nameless stayed after and talked with YHC about a core time beat down at Folsom…at that point YHC decided that the dreaded mosey needed to visit Folsom…

Warm up

3 Don Q’s IC

The Thang:

The whole point of today at Folsom was to show the PAX that regularly post there that they have the ability to do more than they believe possible, especially when it comes to cardio ! Last night YHC reached out to Tyson and shared the 4.3 mile mosey route that we would be running so that he could get the six for YHC throughout the workout …Thank you brother for running the extra mile to pick up your brothers!

We started at the park and moseyed up to the first “Y “in the road at the point those of us in the lead pack did 35 Flutters IC

Next mosey down to the dead end opposite of pond side and turn right around and mosey back to the ‘Y” in the road…it was around this time that Huck stopped to drop a duce! We met back up with him at the end of the workout however he modified and was doing exercises till we got back way to push …at the second rally lead pack circled up for 20 LBC’s  IC .

Next mosey to the flag for the pledge and count off …….

mosey to Gaston college and circle up for the six ….flutters and Merkins were called…..

Next mosey to the back of the campus along the way we saw and albino skunk! S(not making that up)….run to the roundabout  and lead pack keeps running as Tyson grabs the six!….at this point Hushpuppy asked YHC if we were heading back and said he would continue to mosey! Well done brother! You’re a runner now…also at this point Slaw shared that he well….was holding his bowels back…..shouldn’t have told me Slaw!

We then mosey again (Roadie gave me a death stare at this point) but he can’t catch me YET…soon though …..Off to the college entrance again

Circle up….and just for slaw…..Monkey Humpers IC ….YHC must admit the look of agony on Slaws face brought a smile to mine!

We are past the half way point now and mosey back to Folsom (running by the Folsom I might add) where we stop one more time for

Flutters IC 15

Merkins IC 15

And 5 Burpees OYO

Six is retrieved and mosey back to pond where Huck joined us again and we finish at the meeting point ….all except one….Sparky….he was so close to 5 miles and had never run that far so he went on a little longer and got to 5! Well done brother!!

Time

YHC talked about finishing strong and going all the way to the end….not just physically but emotionally and spiritually as well. We do what we do out here to become stronger ….but to what end? Why? …..so that we are able to do the things we need to for our M’s, families and communities! Right behind our relationship with the Sky Q is our M. She wants to be pursued, she wants to be part of adventure that we are living and we should love her as Christ loved the church and give ourselves up for her. YHC challenges ALL PAX to pursue there M’s starting today! They are special Men and they are a gift ….treat them as such!

Announcements:

Second F event – February 16th Bowling …get with Sargento and let him know if you are attending and how many (M’s and 2.0”s are welcome)

F3 Dads event February 18th – Chutes of Crowder’s Ridge – get with Roscoe if you have any questions.

Prayers

T-Square and Family as there is a significant ad playing in the Mar Largo area during the Super Bowl so that possibly the President will see the need for better guardrails in the country to prevent another tragedy and loss of life that his family has experienced .

Swimmer M and daughter for recovery from the Flu

Each other

F3 Sly (YHC son in law) being deployed downrange in Afghanistan Feb 18th for 1 year!

 

 

 

 

1 Corinthians 16:13 (NLT)

13 Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous.[a] Be strong.

1 Corinthians 16:13 (HCSB)

13 Be alert, stand firm in the faith, act like a man, be strong.

 

Proverbs 27:

17Iron sharpens iron,
and one man sharpens another.

 

It was an honor to lead today men!

Tool Time

40 Days of Discipline 2 week checkup

February 3, 2018 / / 0 Comments

Today marks the 15th day of the 40 Days of Discipline.  Anecdotally I have heard a great many positive things from the PAX about their efforts at being on the path.  Excellent work!

There are some PAX losing some serious weight each week thus far and changing habits.  Several PAX and probably more are 15 for 15 on the daily workouts.

Some of the PAX are eating some serious power foods that I don’t how to pronounce.  Gastone is eating chicken feet(see pic above).  SLAW is ordering quiooonwaaaah and brussel sprouts.  Stroganoff left fried shrimp and fish on the table and ate a potato and salad instead.  These gents are holding the line!  TimeFrame is getting faster and stronger.  Roady is leading the way!

Tip of the week….The thought goes that you can’t take care of others if you don’t take care of yourself.

Each day besides eating right and getting on with your workout, schedule time for yourself to do something just for you.  Meditate on what you are thankful for.  Think about something that brings you joy.  Play the guitar.  Read a book.  Sit in silence.  Enjoy some hot tea (honey and lemon instead of sugar).  Play a board game with your kids.  Call a friend you haven’t talked to in a while.  Do something for someone else with no expectation for anything in return.

I can predict that many of us will be tempted by superbowl foods and beverages tomorrow.  Sargento has already declared a cheat meal and he has earned it (15 for 15 workouts thus far).  My advice…don’t go to the superbowl party hungry.  If you declare your cheat meal that is no problem.  However, be mindful that you can’t out train a bad diet so don’t let your exercise gains go to waste by eating/drinking your way back to mediocrity!  You versus you!

I am encouraged and inspired by your efforts.  Have a great week and feel free to post tips or encourage others who are taking this seriously to improve on the little things that will add up to big things!

 

Mini-Chicken at the Gashouse

February 3, 2018 / / 0 Comments

14 high impact men with one FNG showed up on a 21 degree morning to get better at the Gashouse/Painlab for some work.  Stroganoff hinted a possible pre-workout Ruck so I was waiting for him in the lot and we took off a little before 6am  3+ miles through the old neighborhood.  Little did we know that Woody showed up around 6 and meandered around hoping to find us on his own personal Ruck journey.

After a hopefully very clear disclaimer, we warmed up the PAX which I think at the time was only 12.  The warmup included the following:

SSH-Squats-CDD’s-Moroccan Nightclubs-LBC’s-1 burpee.

We followed this with the pledge at the shovel flag because Stroganoff is one of the most consistent HIM’s that plants the Gashouse shovel flag at his AO.  Are you listening other site Q’s?  CONSISTENTLY…I challenge you to find your flag and plant it!

We broke off at this point and I believe 5 stayed at the PainLab and 7 went to the track.

We lined up for a quick explanation of the THANG…

Two teams of 3 and 4 for a Burpee Long Jump Leap Frog.  It goes like this.  PAX one does a burpee and a long jump.  PAX 2 runs to the front of PAX one and does a burpee  and then long jump.  PAX 3 then repeats in a leap frog fashion for a 1/4 mile around the track.  There were some doubts about the duration of the exercise but everyone put in a great effort.  Several of the long jumps resulted in some slips but there were no injuries reported.  At the half-way mark we could see the parking lot below and noticed two potential PAX either joining the PainLab or breaking into our cars.  Fortunately they joined the PainLab.  #goodchoice.

After one lap of the Leap frog we planked while we went around and mentioned what we are grateful for.  Some themes were health, family, grace and the men of F3.

Then YHC explained the Rooster (Worlds Fastest Marathon) in Rock Hill.  This was a great event in Rock Hill several weeks ago and in similar temperatures.  The Gashouse was represented with three teams and ran about 800 miles or something in a little over three hours.  So with the Rooster as inspiration I had requested a Q at the Gashouse and got my wish.

The abbreviated version of the Rooster will now be called the Mini-Chicken.  It went like this…

Two teams….one PAX runs a lap around the track and tags the next PAX.  He then goes to the “pad” behind the field goal and completes 20 Merkins, 30 LBC’s, and 30 Squats and returns to wait for his turn for the next lap.  Each PAX completes 4 laps and then a team lap at the end before returning to the PainLab.  It appeared that the PAX were “fellowship moseying” around the track but in reality they were pushing/pulling each other along.  This was good to see and everyone except Madoff was gassed after each lap.

When we got to the Painlab there was some crazy gymnast inspired poses and  contortions.  Who knew the Mayor was that flexible?  (Some things can’t be unseen).

During a sort of headstand yoga thing introduced by Flush the PAX were saved by the bells and we returned for announcement and prayer requests and the COT.

Our FNG is from Greensboro and does Jiu Jitsu so we named him DAAANG as a tribute to Echo Charles from Jocko Podcast.  Welcome and I hope you meet F3Udders as soon as you post in Greensboro when you return home.

Prayers for our teenagers and their struggles, the loss of family members, but also blessings for healing.

Announcements:  Family Fellowship from Sargento February 16th and F3 Dad’s at the Chutes of Crowders Ridge on February 18th.  Tickets can be purchased in advance at this link…

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chutes-winter-tubing-f3-gastonia-tickets-42496750926

Thanks for WoJo for stepping up to Q the Pain lab where he had never posted!  Great work!  JJ continues to push hard and give great effort, all the while talking Tar Heel basketball.  Flintstone has got speed!  Stroganoff was knocking out his 25 burpees a day as part of the challenge in between laps and exercise.  Way to push the rock men!

Always a pleasure to lead!

Roscoe

Blue Moon at Goat Island

February 2, 2018 / / 0 Comments

Six Warrior showed up for a beat down under the blue moon. Went something like this:

COP:

SSH X 20

IW X 20

Merkins X 15

Mountain Climbers X 20

Copper head squats X 20

Mosey to the Tunnel for some People’s Chair

Air presses X 20

Balls to the wall:

Hip slaps X 10 (total)

Donkey kicks X 10

Mosey to basketball court

Suicides as follows: Three point line, mid court, three point line, baseline

Set 1: 5 merkins each stop

Set 2: 10 squats each stop

Set 3: 5 burpees each stop

Set 4: 10 LBCs each stop

Broad jump to end

Burpee broad jump back

Mosey back to tunnel, rinse and repeat above work in tunnel.

Mosey to the Gazebo

3 sets of the following:

5 pull ups.

Run to the top of the bank and 10 American hammers

back to gazebo and 10 squats.

Mosey to parking lot for Mary

SSH X 10

20 Flutter kicks

SSH X 10

20 Rosalita

SSH X 10

Oblique Crunches x 10 each side

Done!

NMM: Small but dedicated group out here today. Glad to see Wheezy back in the fold! We have missed you brother! Always good to have a Kotter in our midst. Great morning out there. Great guys to be out there with and privilege to lead!

Tesla

2/2/18 — Day 14 — 5:30am

February 2, 2018 / / 0 Comments

Upon arrival this am at 5:25 the PAX was gathering under the shelter of the Pavilion.  With the ground elsewhere still damp from the recent rain I took it as a suggestion that they prefer drier ground.  Me too gentlemen.  Whoopee wearing a 20lb weighted vest and Boudin wearing a ruck pack (it looked to me like it was full of books and not those delicious Louisiana boudin sausages), it looked to me that there may have been some early EC rucking.  The weather and the PAX was in good spirits this morning and ready to go.

5:30am

No FNG’s or disclaimer

Pledge

Warm up:

20 SSH

20 Goofballs

Mosey to the parking deck by way of the “circle of life” or as I called it “the art tree thing”, around it 2 times until the 6 arrived, and on to the 2nd floor of the parking deck.

The Thang Part 1

Last week Boudin Q’d at the Storm and introduced the San Antonio Shuffle.  This is a lunge with both legs, 2 merkins, and 4 plank jax.  I thought it was great so we did this the width of the parking deck.

50 LBC’s

5 Burpees for the train

San Antonio shuffle back across.

I feel like I’m leaving something out here..hey, Im going from memory here….word!?

Mosey to the top of the parking deck and back.

The Thang Part 2:

Partner up.  P1 stays and does said exercise.  P2 runs up the ramp and around to and down the stairs…and switch x 3.

LBC’s (Roadie good 10 count)

Merkins (Squirt good 10 count)

Squats (Slaw 10 count…we have some work to do here)

Mountain Climbers

Mary: (Someone asked me “why ya buggin?” 80’s reference which brought back images of Stroganoff in pink Daisy Duke shorts at the 80’s party in Oct.  Hmmmm?  Some things are hard to recover from but we shall prevail.)

25 Flutter Kicks

25 In and Outs

40 LBC’s

20 Freddie Mercury’s

The Thang Part 3:

Back to the aforementioned “tree of life”, aka “art tree thing”.

20 Dips (the PAX was relentless in letting me know I need to give the proper set of instructions before the move it there own short bus kind of way.)

20 SSH

20 Dips (Better count this time…somewhat)

5 Burpees for the Ambulance

5 Burpees for the passing Ford Taurus (Slaw seemed to really enjoy this part.  He’s an animal!)

Sargento wanted to do 5 more for the planted living tree but since it was not moving, blowing a horn, or hurt I vetoed the proposition.  I like the enthusiasm though.

Return to the Pavilion:

20 Derkins

20 more Derkins

50 LBC’s

Times Up!

Announcements:

2/18/18 — F3 Dads at the Chutes at Crowders Ridge.  $13 per person.  Please sign up beforehand on the website.

There is a bowling night coming up at Lake Wylie Bowl and Bounce coming up.  I apologize for not remembering the date but Sargento is heading this up.

Prayers:

Kiwi is showing improvement.  Is out of ICU and in a room now.  Not talking as of yet but making snide remarks on notes which means he has his sense of humor which is a good thing.

Bandit’s son if I get this correct has gotten into the Naval Academy and will be playing baseball there.  Please correct me if this is not totally accurate.  Please send congrats his way as this is awesome news.  So very blessed.

Moleskin:

In a time in my life when I really needed to make some positive changes I was praying for something, some help, some inspiration, LORD please help! HE sent me F3 and it has been amazing to see the change in my family, marriage, children, and work life.  If you HIMS ever question the impact of yourselves in the community, please know. The honor is all mine that I can call you friend.

God bless you all,

Aye!

Timeframe

 

Invisible no longer!

February 1, 2018 / / 0 Comments

Well… I’ve been talking trash for a couple of day’s to the pax at folsom so I had to deliver!

I rolled up at about 525, and there was already 3 or 4 waiting, and Huck was one of them! To our newest addition at folsom, Huck is no longer the invisible man, good to have you back Huck!

530 let’s get started! Warm up

SSH-15ic

toy soldiers 15ic

Warm up is over! I drop the tailgate on the truck, grab a block and head to the tennis courts!

Lining up on the first line for some Route 66,

Blockies

Over Head Press

Squats

Curls

66 of each, and almost 3 miles in!

Times up! Good job men!

Announcements: March 16-18 Snowbird men’s retreat , for info go to swoutfitters.com / snowless tubing f3 dads February 17th or 18th not sure, get with Roscoe

Prayer Request: Def lepard, Roadie’s wife and family, Kiwi,

Also, last night at the Forge, Ashe Pond lead us in a study in Idolatry.

Idolatry is enjoying anything more than you enjoy God! My prayer request is that we enjoy God more than anything else!

Thanks for the opportunity!

 

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