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Headlines: Election Day is Here and Flo Channels His Inner Floppy

  • When: 20201103
  • QIC: Flo
  • The PAX: Pretzel, Peg, Space Cowboy, Fanny Pack, Milton, Smokey, Placebo, Sugar Mountain, Microwave


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The mission of F3 is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership.

Conditions:  39 degrees

FNGs:  None

COP:

SSH, TTT, LBAC, Imperial Walkers, Monkey Humpers, Terrible Ts

The Thang:

Today is election day, so YHC came prepared with puns and exercises for the PAX.

Pick and running mate and run for office

  • Partner up. One man runs to the end of the field and back while the other does four-count butt-kickers until the two of you come to the cumulative number of 123 (the number of days Kanye West has been running on the Birthday Party ticket)
  • To run the office and make it to Capitol Hill, you have to climb the mountain. Four-count mountain climbers while your partner runs the field. Keep going until the cumulative number of 33 is hit (number of senate seats up for grabs today)

Swing states

  • 20 Block Swings

Head to the picnic area

  • Every politician wants a seat at the table. Twenty squats so low that your butt hits the bench
  • Core values – some core PT to rest the legs consisting of WWII sit-ups, Spider-man, LBCs, and pickle pounders
  • Every politician needs a platform. We’ll jump to ours. Twenty box jumps

Return to the field and our blocks

  • Sometimes you have to cross party lines to get things done. Ice skaters over the block, 4 count
  • Balance the budget – lift one leg off the ground and complete a single-leg squat low enough to touch your block on the ground
  • Donkey kicks x 10
  • Elephant walk (bear crawl forward twenty yards and then backwards twenty yards)

For Kanye

  • Kanye West is on the ballot in 11 states so we do Jingles’ 11 in his honor (Merkins on the block / overhead presses)

Mary:  WWI Sit-ups, American Hammers, Superman

Numberama, Namerama, Announcements, Pledge, COT

Devo: From Ephesians 2:11-14 – In all of the nastiness, polarization, and division we will likely witness today, recognize that in Christ he has made us one. Through his death and breaks down the walls that divide us and make us one in Him.

Moleskin: YHC remembers fondly an election-themed workout that Floppy did four years ago. Today’s was not as good as that, but it was still fun and got a few laughs and comments from the PAX. Credit to my M for helping me with my weinke last night as today’s workout was developed. Scary moment today when Milton heard his calf muscle pop. Check in on him if you get a chance and make sure he’s ok. Finally, Space Cowboy headed out early to do his civic duty and vote. He and Pretzel also win the day for wearing shorts and t-shirs… Pretzel had the cut-off t-shirt. They are real men.

 

Running? Up the Hill? Backwards? Terrible Idea

  • When: 20201029
  • QIC: Flo
  • The PAX: Milton, Microwave, Hospice, Old Flame, Good Times, Space Cowboy, Schrute, Splinter


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COP:  SSH, Imperial Walkers, Hillbillies, TTT, LBAC’

THANG:  Mosey to Jingles Hill and complete two rounds of Sevens

Round 1: Merkins and Flutter Kicks

Round 2: Merkins, Monkey Humpers

In between exercises run backwards up the hill and forward down it.

MARY:  WWI Sit-ups, Pickle Pounders

DEVO:  “Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, performed great exploits. He struck down Moab’s two mightiest warriors. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion.” 2 Samuel 23:20

YHC encouraged the men to trust God when being called to a hard task. Take on the lion like a mighty warrior and trust God in the outcome.

Good Memories

  • When: 20200929
  • QIC: Flo
  • The PAX: Sugar Mountain, Hospice, Mary, Peg, Space Cowboy, Floppy, Splinter, Schrute, Milton, Smokey, Microwave, Matlock


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The mission of F3 is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership.

Conditions:  73 degrees

FNGs:  None

COP:

SSH, TTT, Imperial Walkers, Hillbillies, Terrible Ts, Burpees

The Thang:

Mosey to Huger Park with three stops along the way:

– Stop 1:  5 Burpees, 10 WWII Sit-Ups

– Stop 2: 5 Burpees, 10 WWII Sit-Ups, 15 Pickle Pounders

– Stop 3: 5 Burpees, 10 WWII Sit-Ups, 15 Pickle Pounders, 20 Squats

At Huger Park, repeat the exercises from the last stop an dadd 25 LBCs to the end.

The PAX split into two squads and rotated between core exercises and pull-ups (Three rounds: 15, 10, 5 while PAX did core exercise until the other group returned)

Close out our time at the park with 10 Burpees

Mosey back to the AO with two stops along the way due to time contraints:

– Stop 1: 5 Burpees, 10 WWII Sit-Ups, 15 Pickle Pounders, 20 Squats

– Stop 2: 5 Burpees, 10 WWII Sit-Ups, 15 Pickle Pounders

Goose Step 30 yards then jail break sprint back to the AO.

Mary:  WWI Sit-Ups, Flutter Kicks, High Plank w/a few Merkins for good measure

Numberama, Namerama, Announcements, Pledge, COT

Devo:  Referencing the resurrection of Lazarus from the dead, YHC shared with the PAX that we are all entombed in our sin and shame. Jesus calls us forward into the light. We can’t save ourselves, it is only by His power and His grace. Let’s not stay in our sinful shape, humbly allow Him to rescue us.

Moleskin:  The path to Huger Park and back is a memorable one for YHC. I took a group of PAX on that path on my first Q a little over four years ago. After a long layoff, this seemed like a good route on which to lead the PAX today. The PAX worked hard, college football mumble chatter was present, and everyone left better for being out this morning. Thanks for the opportunity to lead!

 

Team MasterLoad: 26.75. Team Olaf: 0

  • When: 20200313
  • QIC: Flo
  • The PAX: Masterload, Creeper, Repo, The Colonel (R), Old Flame (R), Grits (R), Bob the Builder (R), Splinter, Space Cowboy, Hot Tub, Dutchess


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The mission of F3 is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership.

Conditions:  62 degrees

FNGs:  None

The Thang: We ran at Nexton. This is quazi-town where Hospice aspires to be mayor.

Moleskin: Olaf decided throw a little shade towards Team MasterLoad earlier this week, despite the fact that our teams are not currently facing off against one another in March Madness. While Team MasterLoad was well represented at this morning’s Creamer gaining 26.75 points, Team Olaf was nowhere to be found. In other news, Floppy will be holding a press conference today to discuss the possibility of cancelling F3 Summerville March Madness or proceeding forward with holding the event without fans. Stay tuned…

Fake News

  • When: 20200309
  • QIC: Flo
  • The PAX: Sakrete, Grits (R), Mad Dog, Milton, High Stick, The Colonel (R), Peg (R), Schrute, Show Me, Bob the Builder (R), Old Flame (R)


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The mission of F3 is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership.

Conditions:  46 degrees

FNGs:  None

The Thang:  YHC teased the PAX with a preblast touting the new and creative route that would await them at Tremor the following morning. However this was fake news and we did the Presbyterian Lupe instead.

Moleskin:  YHC ran with Milton and Schrute. Show Me and Peg ran by us. Solid work by all involved in getting miles for March Madness.

Enough with the Catch Me If You Can

  • When: 20200218
  • QIC: Flo
  • The PAX: Defib, Fish and Chips, Streaker, Splinter, High Stick, Waldo, Sakrete, Robinwood, Sugar Mountain, Flanders, Yo Adrian (R), Prius (R), Mayhem, Easy In


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The mission of F3 is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership.

Conditions:  49 degrees

FNGs:  None

COP:

SSH, Hillbillies, LBAC, OH Claps, Monkey Humpers, Imperial Walkers

The Thang:

Catch Me If You Can: Partner up. One man does five burpees while the other runs backwards. When the burpees are done, that man runs to catch his partner. Flapjack. Keep running until you reach the end of the parking lot.

A little PT to catch our breath: Flutter Kicks, Offset Merkins, Calf Raises

Head to the Wiffle Ball field

Catch Me If You Can: This time, bear crawl forward and backward instead of running. The exercise is five Merkins.

Catch Me If You Can: This time, partner one is military crawling, while partner 2 does LBCs. When done with LBCs, that man crab walks to catch his partner.

Mary:  WWII Sit-Ups, Other exercise that I now can’t remember but that were guaranteed to give every PAX shredded abs

Numberama, Namerama, Announcements, Pledge, COT

Devo: Used the book of Nehemiah as a reference to discuss the need for complete restoration in our lives. The Israelites rebuilt the wall around Jerusalem after returning from exile, but they still needed spiritual revival. We focus a lot of energy and time on the tangible items in our lives, but don’t neglect the spiritual which is vital!

Moleskin: Always a good time at the CC. It really is one of YHCs favorite venues. The PAX always provide a hardy welcome. The mumble chatter was present and the PAX complained sufficiently during the workout.

Two Friends Visited Tectonic

  • When: 20200224
  • QIC: Flo
  • The PAX: Rosco, Microwave, Cold Cut, Major Dad (R), Woody, Placebo (R), AC DC


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The mission of F3 is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership.

Conditions:  54 degrees

FNGs:  None

COP:

SSH, Hillbillies, LBAC, OH Claps, Monkey Humpers, Imperial Walkers

The Thang:

10 Blockees

Not only was YHC visiting Tectonic today, I brought my old friend Dora.

Partner up for DORA:

  • 100 Merkins on the Block, 200 OH Presses, 300 Squats with the Block
  • One man does the exercises while the partner runs around the farmhouse
  • Flapjack and keep a cumulative count

Usain Bolt

Mary:  WWI Sit-Ups, Peter Parkers, WWII Sit-Ups, Pickle Pounders, Pretzel Sit-Ups

Numberama, Namerama, Announcements, Pledge, COT

Devo: Core Values are critical for any organization. YHC challenged the PAX to identify Core Values for the family, discuss them and write them down. Core values provide a guide and a straight path to return to when we are tempted to go off course.

Moleskin: No armadillos were sited today, but their holes were certainly evident on the way to and from the block pile. Good push by all the fellas today.

Variety is the Spice of Life

  • When: 20200204
  • QIC: Flo
  • The PAX: Goose (R), Inferno, Hospice (R), Space Cowboy, KY, Splinter, Fanny Pack, Microwave, Mary, Smokey, Bob the Builder (R), Defib, Ramen, Grasshopper


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The mission of F3 is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership.

Conditions:  54 degrees, dry with a nice breeze

FNGs:  None

COP:  SSH, TTT, LBAC, Imperial Walkers, Overhead Clap, Monkey Humpers

The Thang:

Mosey to the brick pile and get two bricks per man.

  • Overhead claps
  • Rocky Balboas
  • ¼ Mile Indian Run w/bricks
  • Overhead claps
  • Rocky Balboas

Trade your bricks for a block

  • Scorpion

Mosey with your block to the parking lot on the far side of the AO.

  • Curb crawl:   Bear crawl from one side to the other. At each curb you execute one Merkin with your hand on the curb. Bear crawl back and add one Merkin to your reps at each curb. Stop at six.
  • Curls for the Girls
  • Tricep Extensions

Move to the restroom building

  • While holding People’s Chair we shuffled the blocks to one end and build a wall
  • Balls to the Wall with shoulder taps
  • While holding People’s Chair we shuffled the blocks back the other direction until each member of the PAX had a block
  • Overhead press while in People’s Chair

Return the blocks

Mary:  WW2 Sit-Ups, LBCs, Pickle Pounders, Terrible T’s

Numberama, Namerama, Announcements, Pledge, COT

Devo: YHC is reading through the book of Esther this week. Esther was an exiled Jew who was chosen to be the new queen of the King of Persia. When a plan is put in place by the king’s most trusted advisor to annihilate every Jew in the kingdom, Esther is used by God to bring the deceptiveness of this plan to light. Ultimately, the plan fails and the king’s advisor, Haman, pays for his efforts with his life.

Esther was exiled from her home. Forced to live in a foreign land. Yet God used her terrible circumstances to save her people. YHC encouraged the PAX to remember that no matter how bad a circumstance may seem, God can work in it. Perhaps He has placed you there for a time such as this and intends to use you for His good and glory.

Moleskin: The PAX brought it today and made it through a variety of PT like pros. Goose is back, which is awesome. M&M appeared out of thin air, and KY paid a visit to his old stomping grounds!

Cardio and Core

  • When: 20200107
  • QIC: Flo
  • The PAX: Mary, Microwave, Fanny Pack, Milton, Smokey, Old Flame (R), Grits (R)


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The mission of F3 is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership.

Conditions:  45 degrees

FNGs:  None

COP:  SSH, LBAC, Overhead Claps, Runner Stretch, Imperial Walkers, Terrible Ts

The Thang:

Mosey to town square. On the way we stopped at Jingles Hill to bear crawl up the hill.

Once at the square, YHC designated four light posts and markers.

Round 1: Run to the first marker and complete one burpee. Run back and execute 10 LBCs. Run to the second marker and execute two burpees. Run back and execute 10 LBCs. Add one additional burpee for each of the next two markers. Continue with LBCs at home base.

Round 2: Run to the first marker and complete five LBCs. Run back and execute one burpee. Run to the second marker and execute ten LBCs. Run back and execute one burpee. Add five additional LBCs for each of the next two markers. Continue with burpees at home base.

Head to the fountain where the PAX completed steps-ups, squats, and LBCs with legs up on the bench.

Mosey back to the AO

Mary: Flutter Kicks, WW2 Sit-ups, Pretzel Sit-Ups, Pickle Pounders

Numberama, Namerama, Announcements, Pledge, COT

Devo:  Jeremiah 29:11. YHC shared some personal testimony about a “wilderness” time in which I’m currently traveling. The road ahead and completely blurry. God is teaching me to trust in Him and take it once step at a time, recognizing that He has a purpose and a plan. He is sovereign.

Moleskin: After two months of feasting, YHC believed the PAX needed the cardio and core focus to bring in the new year. The PAX was willing and up for the challenge. The support shown for YHC after the devo and testimony was also much appreciated.

Pretzel Clearly Didn’t Trust Me

  • When: 20200103
  • QIC: Flo
  • The PAX: Pretzel, Space Cowboy, Myrtle, Master Load, Gypsy, Grasshopper, Schrute, Bob the Builder (R), Grits (R)


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The mission of F3 is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership.

Conditions:  65 degrees

FNGs:  None

We came. We ran.

Some ran faster than others.

YHC ran with Space Cowboy.

Bob the Builder ran the wrong way.

Master Load brought his 2.0 who also ran.

Pretzel came and ran with us even though he told me he would arrive early and leave early.

Moleskin:  The Creamer Q is literally the easiest Q in our region. You tell the PAX when to start running and you get their names at the end. That is all. You don’t even need to come up with a route because essentially the same route is run every Friday. Clearly, Pretzel, did not trust my leadership of telling people when to start running. The AO Q is ultimately responsible for the health of the AO, and he was not going to let me screw it up by not telling people when to start running or not collecting names for this gem of a backblast. Thank you for holding me accountable buddy!