Author: Defib (Page 3 of 16)

Dredd knew that New Year’s is a good time to take stock in where you are in life.  That is why 13 years ago, as he identified sad clown syndrome, he chose New Year’s Day as a motivating day to launch this thing we now call F3.  Sad clown syndrome is still prevalent.  It’s grasp on men is unshakable without constantly assessing where we are on our journey.  Many have started but have fallen off the path.  And although the syndrome is multifaceted one of the main aspects is a tendency toward physical indifference and decline.   That’s why the first section of Q source is titled “Get Right.”

As your new 1st F Q I am here to help, advise, and motivate your 1st F.  To get the year off on a good start I thought it would be a good idea to assess our current level of fitness.  You cannot know where you are going unless you know where you are.

On New Year’s Day at 7 am at Martha Rivers we will have a Convergence/Assessment.  All other AO’s will be closed. This will not be an annihilation type workout but rather a true you vs you workout.  How fast are you, how strong are you what kind of endurance do you have?  Did you slide at the end of 2023?  Are you stagnating in your growth?  Or are you at the top of your game?  Now is the time to find out where you are and determine where you want to be.  There will be multiple proctors there to encourage and provide candor on form and technique.  I also plan to repeat this assessment later in the year to track your progress.  Now is the time to stop making excuses and start making changes.  So set your alarm, shake off the hangover, grab a block, and drag your lazy ass down to Martha’s House on Monday January 1 and recognize that now is the best time for you get right.

SYITG

Defib

Ecclesiastes 10:18

Only 3 posted before the ultimate frisbee tournament. Before starting we discussed what we were all thankful for.  Then we ran the Defib route through willow creek. Much to be thankful for today and always!

The pub men ran to the armory and back

7 HIM, one FNG and YHC posted for a brisk morning beatdown.  I have been EH’ing a neighbor of mine and finally got him to commit today.  Welcome Bullwinkle!

After a quick disclaimer here is what we did

Warmup SSH, Merkins, Burpees, LBC and Imperial Walkers.

Mosey to Martha’s after reviewing the Credo we proceeded with 11’s with Merkins and LBCs with Burpees in the middle. It seems that I may have become somewhat predictable as Stroganoff seems to anticipate my every move.   Mosey too Soccer field.  4 corners stacking 10 Burpees, 20 American Hammers, 30 CDDs and 40 flutters.  Then de-escalate backwards to first corner.  Getting near time we began the long mosey back but not before knocking out 25 dips, 26 Step ups and 10 Derkins at he picnic tables.  Finally, mosey back but stopping at each light pole for 5 merkins before a prison break to Pelicans.  Time for namorama and naming of the FNG.  Bullwinkle comes to us originally from a small town in Saskatchewan that rhymes with a female body part.  Lucky for him I was benevolent enough to look past that for his nickname.

Prayers:

Friend of Anchorman’s who has leukemia – Anchorman to setup screening for bone marrow transplant candidacy for men 18-40

Jackson Hall

Turtleman

5 Pub members posted for a crisp morning mosey through the Willow Creek neighborhood.  All 5 made it back alive!

9 HIM posted for a ruck or run then stayed for a discussion on whether or not after your make decisions you can stand before the “long green table”.  In the military when soldiers make questionable decisions they must defend themselves in front a panel of experts.  The chapter focuses on thinking through your decisions beforehand but to also stand by your convictions once you make them.

As always it was an honor to serve.  Until next time Defib out

4 HIM met in the rain for a run to the armory and back.  Fellowship in the rain always seems better.

8 HIM posted on a cooler morning for quick mosey to Panera and back.

Announcements:

Gaston county young life fundraiser 10/19.  Reach out to Breaker for details

Second F lunch: Pappas and Beer 10/18

Prayers:

Turtleman

Clavin’s M upcoming surgery

Somehow I must have forgotten to save/send this one.   I do not remember much about this beatdown other than it was hot and the mumberchatter sounded like a bunch of middle school girls who were forced to go to PE class .   Anyway work was done on the picnic benches and running around the parking lot .  We then did 11’s and wrapped up with some Ab work.

Holy blockees batman – This was certainly one to remember.  Thanks F3 Greenwood – You guys know how to go out with a bang.  this was certainly the hardest of the challenges (at least this year).   7 HIM  posted this morning for a hellish beatdown.  Special Thanks to Roscoe for showing up with the blocks and providing the music!  That certainly helped.   If you haven’t seen the you-tube video from F3 Greenwood check it out.  Briefly it involved Kraken burpees every 5 mins, Perfect form merkinsx5 15  times, over 70 Manmakers (AKA Blockees), 70 Thrusters and 70 WWIII situps for time, all while doing Murder Bunnies or reverse Murder Bunnies and Bear crawls between sets.  Truly awful

YHC is very grateful this was the last IronPax of the year.

Prayers for Roscoe’s mom recovering from knee surgery, Turtleman, Huck and all those on IR.

Until next time Defib out!