Author: f3blackout

QIC:  Blackout

Date: 09/25/2020

PAX: Sousa, Bandwagon, OuiOui, El Chapo, Bonsai, Rendezvous, DNF, Abercrombie, Slim Shady, Ramrod, WuzntMe

AO: Hacksaw

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Conditions

Extremely wet, soggy, and rainy. Temperatures weren’t bad, mid to high 60s. Rained for entire workout.

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COP

Moseyed to the Flags (or close to the flags); Couldn’t get all the way to flag due to tons of standing water. Grabbed a coupon on the way.

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The Thang

Grabbed a partner and did a Musical DORY (I mean DORA). One partner did a given exercise while second partner ran long lap around flagpoles through the mud puddles and all and then vice versa.

SEVEN NATION ARMY (3:52)

Pax 1 ran lap around flagpoles while Pax 2 performed Curls for the Girls with coupons. Vice versa when Pax 1 returned from lap until song complete.

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE (4:33)

Pax 1 ran lap around flagpoles while Pax 2 performed Goblet squats with coupons. Vice versa when Pax 1 returned from lap until song complete.

ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST (3:34)

Pax 1 ran lap around flagpoles while Pax 2 performed Imperial Walkers. Vice versa when Pax 1 returned from lap until song complete.

PUSH IT (4:32)

Pax 1 ran lap around flagpoles while Pax 2 performed Incline Merkins on coupon. Vice versa when Pax 1 returned from lap until song complete.

JUMP (4:04)

Pax 1 ran lap around flagpoles while Pax 2 performed Monkey Humpers. Vice versa when Pax 1 returned from lap until song complete.

EYE OF THE TIGER (3:53)

Pax 1 ran lap around flagpoles while Pax 2 performed Overhead Presses with coupon. Vice versa when Pax 1 returned from lap until song complete.

WANGO TANGO (4:48)

Pax 1 ran lap around flagpoles while Pax 2 performed Calf Raises on coupon. Vice versa when Pax 1 returned from lap until song complete.

Held Al Gore until six is in. Moseyed back to parking lot and dropped off coupons.

Once back in parking lot, we got in the mood for some SEC football tomorrow with Rocky Top. PAX did a burpee each time Rocky Top was said in the song. Ended up being around 12-13 burpees before we hit time.

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COT

Read Teddy Roosevelt Quote “The Man in the Arena” Full quote can be found on Hacksaw slack page. Tied the quote into the vulnerability it takes sometimes in our lives to be the man in the arena versus the ease of being the critic. In order to grow, we must show vulnerability and also allow others to feel comfortable being vulnerable when interacting with us. Talked about how vulnerability is a sign of courage and not weakness as often perceived. In our everyday lives, we must find ways to step outside of our comfort zone to improve ourselves and our relationships with those around us. Added in how vulnerable everyone was coming out this morning in the rain and running through the puddles. El Chapo added in that he and Sousa neither one could see running the path in the rain and dark so they were vulnerable in that instance but showed courage to speak up and run together to lead each other through the unknown.

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Moleskin

Gosh, I feel like there were 20 moleskins in this one. Certainly a memorable day in the gloom.

For starters, on our mosey to begin the workout, we noticed a fish a good 50 yards from the nearby creek swimming in a puddle. We were able to see the fish and was able to take him back to his home without harm. Hence, the DORA was changed to DORY in honor of the Pixar Nemo films.

The path to the circle around the flagpoles is uncrossable after a full day of rain.

“The blind leading the blind” Running in the rain and dark lead to some sight issues for some PAX. They were able to run together and lead each other through without injury.

Halfway through the workout, it sounded like a cannon went off. There was a car accident no more than 50 yards from our exercise spot. Prayers for all of those involved noted in the prayer requests.

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News

Beer run in the works; Coldplay leading the charge. Join Beer Run on slack for more info.

Abercrombie on Q tomorrow at Battery.

Contact John Doe for 3rd F opportunities at Chubby’s BBQ on Tuesday nights.

Keep praying for Escobar and that his knee heals quickly and efficiently.

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QIC:  Blackout

Date: 09/17/2020

PAX: Clothespin, Abercrombie, Baby Shart, 9-Volt

AO: The Battery

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Conditions

Damp and cool around 65 degrees. Nice light drizzle for majority of the workout.

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COP

Mosey around dog park and up the hill; grabbed a coupon

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The Thang

We worked our way in exercise reps to mimic a hurricane’s path from Category 1 to Category 5

Round 1 (Cat-1)

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COT

Shared a word about being present and living in the moment. While doing some homework with my six year old, we had to find something outside/in the woods to use our 5 senses (see, smell, etc.) She found a rose bush and decided to use that one for smell. At the end of the assignment, it asked her to say a 2-3 sentence prayer and she ended with “Thank you God for letting daddy smell the roses with me”. Really got me thinking about the old cliche to stop and smell the roses. No matter how fast and stressful life is, it really pays to slow down sometimes and really be present and alive in the current moment. Left PAX with one final thought to challenge themselves to be present and slow down in as many situations as possible each day whether it be with spouses, kids, co-workers, etc. This allows us to listen, show compassion, and be the man that God created us to be.

Prayed specifically for El Chapo’s brother, Vera Hope, and all of those affected by this hurricane season, specifically this week with Hurricane Sally.

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Moleskin

When I planned the workout, forecast showed downpours, not as much rain as I thought it would be but we still got a nice damp ground for exercises on our six. Also, Sally is not fun regardless, but definitely not fun after IP week 3 which included 300 push-ups.

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News

Coldplay working on second F event – beer run.

Reach out to John Doe for third F information and dates/times.

VQ at The Battery Tuesday for Baby Shart.

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QIC:  Blackout

Date: 08/28/2020

PAX: Picabo, Hey Buddy, Venus, Get Smart, WreckedEm, Woodrider, Dipstick, Shawshank, Cowbell, Cavity Search, DNF

AO: Parliament

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Conditions

Low to Mid 70s; Very Humid and Muggy

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COP

Mosey one lap around track to upper parking lot

• SSH x20
• Forward Fold x15
• Third Grade Exercises x10
• Willie Mayes Hayes x10
• Arm Circles x10
• Reverse Arm Circles x10
• Rockin Nightclub x10
• SSH x10

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The Thang

Blackjack (21)

PAX lined up on one side of parking lot in a parking space. Parking lot was about 15-20 yards wide. Exercises were as follows:

• 1 Merkin; Run Parking Lot to other side; 20 Big Boy Sit-ups; Mosey Back
• 2 Merkins; Run Parking Lot to other side; 19 Big Boy Sit-ups; Mosey Back
• 3 Merkins; Run Parking Lot to other side; 18 Big Boy Sit-ups; Mosey Back
• Did same exercise all the way to 20 Merkins and 1 Big Boy Sit-up

Cherokee (Indian) Run

PAX circled up and counted 1s and 2s. Moseyed back from parking lot to track. Performed the following exercises:

• Jane Fondas – 20 (10 each leg)
• Dips – 15
• Squats – 10
• Burpees – 5

Line up in two lines and did Indian Run around track for one lap

Mary Roulette (2 minutes left)

• Crunchy Frogs – 20 oyo
• 100s – 10 in cadence
• Freddie Mercury -20 oyo

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COT

Ephesians 4:32: Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ God forgave you. Talked about showing compassion to those around us and forgiving others even when it may be tough to do.

Led with a thought to keep in mind when dealing with relationship conflict: It is easier to be compassionate when we always assume those we are dealing with are doing the best they can in the current situations in their lives. While this may not always hold true, it teaches us lessons of compassion and forgiveness to stick by it. This doesn’t mean don’t build each other us with constructive criticism or hold each other accountable, instead do it in a loving and wholehearted way. This could invite growth and transformation in all relationships including our relationship with ourselves.

Always remember we don’t forgive people because they deserve it, we forgive them because they need it!

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Moleskin

• It was decided that John Doe must do 10 burpees per PAX (total of 120) due to circumstances surrounding his disappearance
• This is likely the first time any of us have played roulette and blackjack without losing money

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News

Convergence coming up on Labor Day at 7 AM at new AO Detention; No other AO workouts that morning

Week 1 of Ironpax will come out Sunday night; Tuesday will be day at Parliament to run through it if interested. Enter Week 0 scores by Saturday night for them to be counted.

Third F Chubby’s on Tuesday nights at 5:30 PM for anyone interested, reach out to John Doe for more information

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