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VQ @ Hollywood (Stealing the Bike Rack)

November 23, 2020 / / 0 Comments

YHC hadn’t gotten a chance to scope out this AO yet so I arrived a little early to find none other than a couple of vehicles I recognized (Seuss & Gold Digger of course) puttin in some EC.  I dropped off a water bag (more on that later) then returned to the parking lot.  I walked around a bit to see if what I had planned in my mind would work on site.  All looked good and the PAX were starting to arrive.  13 showed to know!

  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Warm Up:
    • SSH x 20 IC
    • Burpees x 5 OYO
    • Moroccan Night Clubs x 20 IC
    • Sprinklers x 15 IC
  • The Thang:
    • Triple Nickel around the horse-shoe (Mike Tysons / Squats)
    • Mosey across street to elementary school bus lot entrance
    • Modified (no stairs) Fire Brigade w/ the 60 lbs water bag (squat-turn-squat-pass) to the bus circle.  HIMs did Rocky Balboas, merkins, & mountain climbers while waiting.  Took 3x to reach circle.
    • DORA 1,2,3 (Merkins x 100 / LBCs x 200 / Squats x 300)
    • YHC returned water bag back to car since Dr. Seuss wouldn’t take when he left 🙂
    • Stealing the bike rack!  Group split on each side of bike rack, lifted & chest carried to opposite end of parking lot, 10 merkins using the rack,  Group (except Tiger… who couldn’t reach the bar!) lifted again w/ overhead carry back to original position, 10 merkins
    • With a couple minutes to spare YHC shared a verse on thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6-7) and each PAX shared something for which they were thankful
  •  Announcements:
    • Thanksgiving triple post:  Folsom @ 05:30 / Goat @ 07:00 / Pub-Turkey Trot ($5 donation for Christmas party) @ 08:30 (bring the family)
    • Nomad trip to Shelby Convergence (12/5/20) @ 07:00 will likely meet @ Ingles and clowncar to Cleveland Community College across from fairgrounds then coffeerama likely to follow
    • Bloodrive (12/10/20) @ 1p to 6p.  Go to ARC website & search for F3
    • Christmas Party (12/12/20) @ 6p @ Lewis Farms in Ranlo (see pre-blast and don’t forget to vote & sign up Huck will need a head count)
    • Per November Challenge 12 mile ruck this Saturday (Location/Time TBD).  Look for more info from Roscoe or Sargento

Prayer Requests:

  • See Sargento’s 40-day prayer challenge list
  • Add F3 Sprinkler? out of Belmont (Friend of Tiger & Orangeman) also has cataract surgery coming up may lose license if not successful
  • Sargento prayed us out

 

Foggy Crossroads

November 21, 2020 / / 0 Comments

11 HIMs showed for a somewhat foggy run and/or Q-source this morning.

Announcements:

  • Thanksgiving (11/26/20) triple post opportunity:  Folsom @ 05:30 / Goat @ 07:00 / Pub-Turkey Trot ($5 donation for Christmas party) @ 08:30 (bring the family)
  • Shelby Convergence (12/5/20) @ 07:00 will likely meet @ Ingles and clowncar to Cleveland Community College across from fairgrounds then coffeerama likely to follow
  • Bloodrive (12/10/20) @ 1p to 6p.  Go to ARC website & search for F3
  • Christmas Party (12/12/20) @ 6p @ Lewis Farms in Ranlo (see pre-blast and don’t forget to vote)

Prayer Requests:

  • See Sargento’s 40-day prayer challenge list
  • People in general that struggle through the holidays due to a loss
  • PAX Mental strength

The Harvest is Plentiful…

October 28, 2020 / / 0 Comments

It was a damp morning for The Sword but 5 HIMs showed for the gloom.  Good run though a little on the humid side.  We met back at the parking lot for the verse… a repeat of the previous day’s Q-source (Sua Sponte Leader).

LUKE 10:2
HE TOLD THEM, “THE HARVEST IS PLENTIFUL, BUT
THE WORKERS ARE FEW. ASK THE LORD OF THE
HARVEST, THEREFORE, TO SEND OUT WORKERS
INTO HIS HARVEST FIELD.”

Announcements:

  • WLMS 5k
  • Brew-Ruck
  • Convergence
  • PT Repeat

Prayers:

  • Purple Haze interview
  • Stogie’s Dad
  • Anchorman
  • Bed Pan’s M surgery recovery

Big Pappy prayed us out.

EC got Broke Soaked

October 19, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Rolled into Crossroads hoping the rain would hold off for our run.  Warmed up with Gumby under the gas canopy then here comes Broke soaked from head to toe.  He caught the tale end of the rain showers for the morning and found a nice puddle while catching some EC in the dark!  It slowed to a mist as the other HIMs arrived so we took off while we were in the dry.  The rain held and it was a great run.  We reassembled for the pledge and COT.

No new announcements (Convergence / PT Test / Brew Ruck / WLMS 5k) but per the Nan-Tan please remember to respect others if you have been diagnosed or exposed to someone with COVID and stay home.

Prayer Requests:

Broke’s wife surgery and safe travels / Anchorman / SA / Unspoken / Gumby’s Mom / Purple Haze & Huckleberry job search

Moved indoors for coffee and Q-source just in time as the bottom dropped out soon afterwards.

Offsides at Midoriyama

October 8, 2020 / / 0 Comments

After an early morning 7-miler it was presumed that surely YHC would not make Midoriyama too difficult this hot September afternoon… Au contraire mon frère!  After two rounds of 4 corners at each field not a dry shirt left the place.  It was my VQ at the premiere afternoon AO so I hope I didn’t disappoint.  Met a few new HIMs and one FNG.

The Thang:

  • Disclaimer / FNGs (1)
  • Warm-Up
    • SSH x 10 IC
    • Moroccan Night Clubs x 10 IC
    • Grass Pickers x 10 IC
  • Mosey to small soccer field and perform called exercise at each corner (All exercises X 10, OYO, & Count Each Side)
      • Burpees
      • High Plank Shoulder Taps
      • Merkins
      • Air Presses
  • Mosey to closest upper soccer field and perform called exercise at each corner (All exercises X 20,  OYO, & Count Each Side)
    • LBCs
    • Mountain Climbers
    • Jump Squats
    • Peter Parkers
  • Mosey to other upper soccer field and perform called exercise at each corner (All exercises X 30, OYO, & Count Each Side)
    • Lunges
    • Toy Soldiers
    • Squats
    • High Knees Running
  • Mosey to lower soccer field and perform called exercise at each corner (All exercises X 40, OYO, & Count Each Side)
    • American Hammers
    • Big Boys
    • Dying Cockroaches
    • 40 second plank (High or Low)
  • Rinse & Repeat as Time Allows
  • Mosey back to Horseshoe Pits 
  • PoA / Announcements / COT

New Q @ Crossroads

October 6, 2020 / / 0 Comments

It was a cool start for a Crossroads morning but it warmed quickly when Broke handed me the Site-Q flag.  I’ll say it was quite an honor to pick up the reigns from a couple of great HIMs (Sister Act & Pizza Man).  No pomp and circumstance just the silent pride of knowing you’re being entrusted with something of great value.  I proudly stomped the shovel into the ground and let Old Glory begin to wave!  As AOs go, I’ll have to admit this is probably my favorite… where else can a man consistently get all 3 Fs in one stop.  10 HIMs set out in various directions for the GTP run.  All made it back safe and sound.

Announcements:

  • Convergence @ Martha Rivers on 10/31/2020 @ 07:00 (EC Run-Ruck @ 6:15)
  • Re-Run PT Test @ Gas House on 10/14/2020 @ 07:00
  • Give2Give to raise $$$ for F3 Foundation ($3000 and Freight starts running a 5k every day)

Prayer Requests:

  • Mayor back MRI results & travel
  • James Goudelock w/ esophageal cancer
  • Pizza Man’s wife’s grandmother w/ possible knee cap fracture after fall
  • Slaw test results
  • Bed Pan’s wife’s surgery recovery

YHC prayed us out

Blart executed Q-source superbly.  He began Leave Right (Q4).

Never Forget!

September 13, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Ironically, 11 PAX gathered at the Pavilion for a very muggy and humbling gloom honoring all those lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks 19 years ago.  This morning was nothing like that of September 11, 2001 as someone had clearly adjusted the “humidistat” to 100%.  No FNGs but the standard disclaimer was presented.

  • Warm-Up
    • SSH x 9 IC
    • Moroccan Night Clubs x 9 IC
    • Grass Pickers x 9 IC
  • Step-ups x 110 OYO (Count both legs) @ Pavillion
  • Mosey to the wall (Alliance Bank)
    • Wall Sits w/ Arm Press x 9 IC
  • Mosey to W Main Ave / S South St begin 11 stops w/ 9 reps @ each block to 4th Ave cross to S Marietta then return to E Main Ave / Dr MLK Jr Way then to Parking Deck
    • Burpees x 9 OYO
    • LBCs x 9 IC 
    • Lunges x 9 per leg
    • Merkins x 9 IC 
    • Big Boys x 9 
    • Air Squats x 9 IC 
    • Dips x 9 IC 
    • Dying Cockroaches x 9 IC 
    • Toy Soldiers x 9 per leg 
    • Shoulder Tap Plank x 9 IC 
  • Mosey to Parking Deck / Climb each set of stairs to next floor / Run to opposite set of stairs then repeat
  • Once at the top repeat all exercises x 11
  • Mosey back to Pavillion 
  • Round Robin
    • Each HIM calls an exercise x 9 or x 11
    • Then recall / share where they were that day
  • PoA / Announcements / COT
  • Water Boy prayed us out

It was truly an honor to lead such a great bunch of HIMs on such a special day.

Expectant Prayer

August 21, 2020 / / 0 Comments

This morning’s verse at the Sword (Praying Expectantly):

Mark 11:23-24 NLT:  I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into
the sea,’ and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt
in your heart. I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve
received it, it will be yours.

Announcements / COT / Out

Freight’s Route Sux!

August 19, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Rolled into Crossroads for an early morning bike ride w/ 2 other Pax.  Broke agreed to start the group once 6:30 arrived to allow YHC the freedom to ride (thnx).  Had to be back by 7:30 but we ended up taking a longer route than we thought so it was agreed to blame it on Freight since he wasn’t there!  Screamed into the parking lot a few minutes late on two wheels… wait a minute that’s how you always are on a bike,  but everyone was still recovering from a great run.  10 pax total, PoA, announcements, COT, coffee, then Q-source.

Announcements:

  • Annihilation @ Gashouse 8/29
  • CSAUP 9/19 (5:30am teams of 3)
  • JJ5K @ Common Ground Stanley 9/26
  • Mt. Mitchell hike 9/27 (leaving around 4am)

Prayer Requests:

  • Pax on IR
  • School Kids & Teachers
  • Sister Act and his family
  • Huckleberry
  • Country and leaders

Some Tired Puppies Done Escaped the Animal Shelter!

June 1, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Rolled into CR a few minutes early for my VQ and thought everyone must have gotten the word that I was QIC!  But I was soon joined by a trickle of PAX that all seemed to have one thing in common… they were BEAT.  The heat during the prior day’s V2V really took its toll on ALL.  Still, the troops headed out in true F3 style.  Broke claimed his usual “9+ take-it-easy” pace but this time actually held true to his word!  In fact, after a nice mosey to the Square then on to the track along w/ Loveboat & YHC we slowed it down to a walk.  Enjoyed the time spent in the 2nd F!  SA said he still had to put the reigns on Seuss and Round UP and Tyson ran like it was any other day but we all eventually made it back to the parking lot.  Even got to see Round UP break out a pretty snazzy muscle roller.

Announcements: None since the V2V was over!

Prayer Requests:  James Goudelock (thyroid cancer diagnosis), GD’s family, SA’s family, calm for the riots, and I’m sure I’m missing some…

YHC prayed us out.

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