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Texas Hold Em – Underwood Style (The Huey)

QIC: John Doe

Date: 12/09/2019

PAX: Ducktales, Band Camp, Whittler, Burrito, Hasbro, Fissure, Milkman, Radiohead, Spackler, U-Turn

AO: The Huey

Conditions

Beautiful Winter morning…seriously is was in the high 50’s

COP

400m warm up around the mini-track; Side straddle hops – 25 in cadence; forward folds – 10 in cadence; 3rd grade exercises – 10 in cadence; little baby arm circles (front/reverse) ; willie mays hays – 10 in cadence

The Thang

Burpee Apocalypse – 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1


Let’s Play a Card Game


Hearts = Merkins; Diamonds = Dive Bombers; Spades = Air Squats; Clubs = Standing Lunges (each leg); Jokers = Minute Plank

Began with the entire stack of 54 cards (including Jokers), and pulled randomly. Each suite was represented by an exercise and the number pulled was the number of reps done. All “numbers” should be fairly obvious with the exception of face cards.

Jacks = 11; Queens = 12; Kings = 13; Aces = 15

Total Reps = 105 Merkins; 105 Dive Bombers; 105 Air Squats; 105 Lunges (each leg or 210 total); 2 minute Plank

Note: this did take up most of our time; however we did pull 4 additional cards randomly at the end to finish all the way through

COT

Continued the theme from Smackdown last week. “Contribution vs Capacity”. We each have varying levels of capacity and we each have various means to contribute. The challenge (especially as we work towards the ThirdF and giving) is to contribute closer to our capacity. To stretch ourselves when we give (whether monetarily, physically, emotionally, spiritually, with family/friends, etc.). I believe as we stretch ourselves in contribution and grow closer to our capacity then our capacity will also grow, giving us more room to contribute even greater.

Moleskin

Wow there’s so much that can be thrown out here, but I’ll keep it short. Burrito grunts ALOT, and LOUD. Not sure if it was some sort of mating call to “peacock” his man crush (Whittler) or if the workout was just that enjoyable. Fissure still wears that same white wig – looks good on him though.

Welcome @Spackler from the Mothership that is Charlotte, NC….we’re glad you’re here!

News

Check out the ThirdF channel; Please bring old hoodies, jacket, coats, gloves to your AO over the next week. @Escobar and I will be collecting everything from the AOQ’s to deliver to Salvation Army

December 27th/28th – Tentative Ruck and Food Drive – More Details to Come -Mark Your Calendars

January 13th – National Championship Game – Potential Fellowship Party at Keller Williams Downtown @ Money Ball will provide more details

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BU-BURPEE, BU-BURPEE, BU-BURP (Smackdown)

QIC: John Doe

Date: 12/05/2019

PAX: Laces Out (R), Newport, Pomade, Holy Kiss, Gecko, Prosciutto, Gusher, Burrito, Kickback  

AO: Smackdown

Conditions

Pleasantly warm compared to the norm. It was actually warmer on the Mountain then it was down in the flat country

COP

Quick Mosey around the 400m track, SSH – 20 (IC), Forward Fold – 10 (IC), Willie Mays Hayes – 10 (IC), Third Grade Exercises – 10 (IC), LBAC -10 (IC), Rev LBAC 10 (IC)

The Thang

Burrito set the expectations high when he challenged any Q to get him to be quiet during a workout. Although no Q can control each individual’s intensity, we can certainly accept a challenge. FWIW I love the Chatter!

Burpee Apocalypse – 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…simply put that’s (10+1)/2 x 10

ROUND 1

Burpee to Broad Jump (Burping Broad) in repetition to the 50 yd line; followed by 20 Air Squats, and sprint back to the start or 50yds if you’re following the math (LBC’s while waiting on the six)

Walking Lunges to the 50yd line; followed by 10 dive bombers, and sprint back to the start…again that’s 50yds for math purposes (Hold Plank while waiting on the six)

ROUND 2

Burpee to Broad Jump (Burping Broad) in repetition to the 50 yd line; followed by 20 Air Squats, and sprint back to the start or 50yds if you’re following the math (LBC’s while waiting on the six)

Walking Lunges to the 50yd line; followed by 10 dive bombers, and sprint back to the start…again that’s 50yds for math purposes (Hold Plank while waiting on the six)

Burpee Apocalypse (Again) – 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…for you math wizzes that’s 55 total (Lead by the one and only @Gusher in prep for his upcoming VQ)

Closed with a PAX choice and PAX lead Mary

COT

Contribution vs Capacity – talked about how each individual has their own unique capacity to themselves, and the amount we contribute can very. Many times we don’t contribute to the full length of our capacity. However, when we do contribute more (increase that intensity) and get closer to our capacity then we can really stretch ourselves and grow.

Not sure it all came out that when standing in the middle of the circle, buts that at least the replay in my head:)


BALL OF MAN: Circled up and Burrito closed us out in prayer

Moleskin

Does a lot of grunting count here? That and straight up silence were most of the noises heard. Well, and how my highschool whooped McCallie in baseball every year.

NEWS

Gusher VQ on Tuesday at Smackdown – Come support him!

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    Apocalypse? No, just Black & White Stripes and Hills in the City

    QIC: John Doe

    Date: 11/26/2019

    PAX: Threeskin, Flemish, Ringwald, Pink Panther (R), Money Ball, FNG-Moses, Sunshine, Callahan (R), Coypu, FNG – Clink, Sherlock, Oil Can, Bullpen, Back Pew, Red Tees, Fissure, Hobo, Plunger, Lutefisk, Kowbell, Cyanide

    AO: Hill City

    Conditions

    Cool 38 degrees, clear skies with the smell and sounds of downtown

    COP

    SSH – 20 IC, Forward Folds – 10 IC, Third Grade Exercises – 10 IC, Willie Mays Hays – 10 IC, LBAC – 10 IC, Rev LBAC – 10 IC, SSH – 20 IC, Mosey to the field

    The Thang

    Burpee Apocalypse – 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (hold Al Gore waiting on the 6) then Mosey to Walking Bridge

    Count off by 4 = 4 groups of 4 and 2 groups of 3

    Front Row – Ladders (20yd, 40yd, 60yd, 80yd)

    2nd Row – Dive Bombers while front row does ladders

    3rd Row – Bonnie Blairs while front row does ladders

    4th Row – Aquamans while front row does ladder

    Hold Plank waiting on the 6….shift up in rows with the person doing ladders goes back to the 4th row. Rinse and repeat.

    Note: We did this once all the way through and partially on the second (due to time) with the only modification being Fire Hydrants verses Aquamans in round 2

    Mosey Back to start for Jackie Chan’s

    Jackie Chan:

    30 seconds each Exercise (in order). Rest 1 minute and repeat. Total of three Blocks. Exercises Included: Hammers, Leg Raises, LBC, Heel Touches, Crunchy Frogs, and 100s

    COT

    22 men strong with 2 FNGs. Talked about taking the next step when unsure. Related it towards cliff jumping. Can be intimidating and full of fear at first but once you take that step and jump, it can be invigorating. Challenged everyone to take that first step whether it be in a new career, a tough conversation with a friend or family member, or in approaching that difficult client.

    Moleskin

    @Threeskin wore his referee jersey to make sure the Q was staying within the rules of engagement for what’s considered to be an appropriate F3 workout. #wherewasthewhistle?

    News

    Thanksgiving Day Convergence at #HillCity – lead by @Iron But and @ Skitch

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      Open Up Your Hips And Let IT Flow (Slinky Dogs Part Deux)

      QIC: John Doe

      Date: 10/30/2019

      PAX: Peanuts, Walla Walla, Toe Tag, Bernie, Gaylord, Swipe Right

      AO: Hacksaw

      Conditions

      Started out as nice clear 64 degree morning, but finished with some rain and the roaring sound of a garbage truck

      COP

      Side Straddle Hops – 25 (IC); Forward Folds – 10 (IC); Third Grade Exercise – 10 (IC); Calf Stretch (each leg) – 10 (IC); Willie Mays Hays – 10 (IC); Side Straddle Hops – 25 (IC); 5 Burpees each for not having the flag

      The Thang

      Mosey over to THE HILL for some church (.3 miles)

      Formed a single file line as a group for each rotation
      SLINKY DOGS

      AMRep Standing Squat, until each member Frog Jumped to the front of the line – Group Mosey UP the hill

      AMRep Mericans, until each member bear crawled to the front of the line – Group Mosey DOWN the hill

      AMRep LBCs, until each member did a basketball slide to the front (did this twice with different lead foot on the slide) – Group Mosey UP the hill

      AMRep Dive Bombers, until each member did walking Lunges to the front – Group Mosey DOWN the hill

      AMRep Aquamans, until each member did Bernies to the front – Group Mosey UP the hill

      AMRep Standing Squat, until each member Frog Jumped to the front of the line – Group Mosey DOWN the hill

      AMRep Mericans, until each member bear crawled to the front of the line – Group Mosey back to Dominos Parking Lot (.5 miles)

      Finished w/ 4 minutes of Mary (Rotated PAX call on exercise)

      COT

      Nothing earth shattering.  Talked about being intentional.  Thankful for everyone being intentional in joining the group this morning.  Challenged everyone to be intentional today, even if it’s for one day – in our work, with our spouses/significant others, with our kids, and with ourselves. 

      GO BE INTENTIONAL TODAY

      Moleskin

      At the request of Peanuts the title of this Q is what it is….open your hips and let it flow

      News

      11/16/19 – Convergence at BX; 11/23/19 – 1 YR Anniversary for THE BATTERY; 10/31 – OTB for new AO build up at BX

      DNF – Next Q at Hacksaw on 11/1/19

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        If You Can’t Q It Let John Doe Do It (Slinky Dogs)

        QIC: John Doe

        Date: 10/29/2019

        PAX: 9-Volt, El Chapo, Clothespin, Deep Dish, Mrs. Baker, Sandwich, Topless, Escobar, Fast Lane

        AO: The Battery

        Conditions

        Dark, Cool, Pleasant Fall Morning

        COP

        Side Straddle Hop – 25 (IC); Forward Folds – 10 (IC); Third Grade Exercises – 10 (IC); Little Baby Arm Circles – 10 (IC); Rev Little Baby Arm Circles – 10 (IC); Calf Stretch – 10 each leg (IC); Side Straddle Hops – 25 (IC)

        The Thang

        Formed a single file line as a group for each rotation
        SLINKY DOGS

        AMRep Standing Squat, until each member Frog Jumped to the front of the line – Group Mosey around the skate park after rotation completed

        AMRep Mericans, until each member bear crawled to the front of the line – Group Mosey around the skate park after rotation completed

        AMRep LBCs, until each member did a basketball slide to the front (did this twice with different lead foot on the slide) – Group Mosey around the skate park after rotation completed

        AMRep Dive Bombers, until each member did walking Lunges to the front – Group Mosey around the skate park after rotation completed

        AMRep Aquamans, until each member did Bernies to the front – Group Mosey around the skate park after rotation completed

        AMRep Standing Squat, until each member Frog Jumped to the front of the line – Group Mosey around the skate park after rotation completed

        Finished w/ 4 minutes of Mary (Rotated PAX call on exercise)

        COT

        “Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” – John Wooden

        Talked about showing up to F3 and just getting out with other like minded men to grow physically and in fellowship. Saw some old faces. Talked about the theme in recent weeks of reaching out to guys who haven’t been in a while.

        Moleskin

        Dried up Moleskin today…I got nothin

        News

        Convergence at BX on 11/16/19; OTB BX on 10/31/19 – new AO coming; 1 YR ANNIVERSARY for THE BATTERY on 11/23/19 – Be there or be square

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          SISU – NO RAIN NO GAIN

          QIC: John Doe

          Date: 10/16/2019

          PAX: Moneyball, FNG-Bullpen, Radiohead, Threeskin, Fissure, The Count (Respect – Respect), Newport

          AO: Lions Den

          Conditions

          Cool fall morning with some nice drizzle along the way

          COP

          300m warm up around the track; side straddle hops – 25 in cadence; forward folds – 10 in cadence; 3rd grade exercises – 10 in cadence; quad stretch – 10 count each eg; little baby arm circles (front/reverse) – 10 in cadence; calf stretch – 10 count each leg; willie mays hays – 10 in cadence; 10 dive bombers – OYO; side straddle hops – 25 in cadence

          The Thang

          SISU (Finnish Word) – the mental strength to continue to try even after you feel you’ve reached the limits of your abilities


          NO RAIN NO GAIN


          Squats: 10, 15, 20 – Sprint 20yds; jog back 20 yds (hold Al Gore waiting on the 6)

          Lunges: 10, 15, 20 – Sprint 40 yds; jog back 40 yds (hold Al Gore waiting on the 6)

          Frog Hops: 10, 15, 20 – Sprint 60 yds; jog back 60 yds (Hold Al Gore waiting on the 6)

          Heel Raises: 10, 15, 20 (one leg at a time) – Sprint 80 yds; jog back 80 yds (hold Al Gore waiting on the 6)

          Jump Overs: 10, 15, 20 – Sprint 100 yds; jog back 100yds (hold Al Gore waiting on the 6)

          Jane Fonda’s/Dirty Dogs: 100 each leg

          M’erican – 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 25, 20, 15, 10 (sprint/jog in between each: 20yd, 40yd, 60yd, 80yd, 100yd, 100yd, 80yd, 60yd, 40yd, 20yd)

          COT

          “Don’t let the thoughts of self-doubt and chattering self criticism in your own mind slow you down.” – Mike Maples, Jr

          Moleskin

          A lot of “chatter” and banter this morning. Fissure wears a white wig, and loves to judge. Phrase for everybody to learn “If you can’t do it don’t Q it” (Irony behind modify if necessary). #Hault, sorry#Ghost Q

          News

          Daddy day this Saturday (10/19/19)

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          PUSH – PUSH – MORE PUSH – DIVE – BREATH

          QIC: John Doe

          Date: 10/09/2019

          PAX: Threeskin, WuzntMe, Fast Lane, Escobar, Moon Dance, Gaylord, Mayhem, FNG – Toe Jam

          AO: Hacksaw

          Conditions

          Nice cool 60 degree morning with slight overcast and a breeze. Perfect conditions

          COP

          Mosey from the parking to the Flags; 25 Side Straddle Hops in cadence; 10 Third grade exercise in cadence; 10 Willie Mays Hays in cadence; 10 Forward Folds in Cadence; 10 Rocky Balboa’s in cadence; 10 Burpees OYO; 10 Aquamans in cadence; 10 Jane Fonda (Fire Hydrants) in cadence; 20 Side Straddle Hops in cadence; Mosey to the field for the THANG

          The Thang

          Chest focused workout with a little bit of shoulders, abs and some running
          PUSH – PUSH – MORE PUSH – DIVE – BREATH

          Merkins – 5 (sprint 50 yds), 10 (sprint 50yds), 15 (sprint 50 yds), 20 (sprint 50 yds), 25 (sprint 50 yds) – LBCs until the 6 is in

          Wide Merkins – 5 (sprint 50 yds), 10 (sprint 50yds), 15 (sprint 50 yds), 20 (sprint 50 yds), 25 (sprint 50 yds) – Heel Grabs until the 6 is in

          Diamond Merkins – 5 (sprint 50 yds), 10 (sprint 50yds), 15 (sprint 50 yds), 20 (sprint 50 yds), 25 (sprint 50 yds) – Flutter Kicks until the 6 is in

          Dive Bombers – 5 (sprint 50 yds), 10 (sprint 50yds), 15 (sprint 50 yds), 20 (sprint 50 yds), 25 (sprint 50 yds) – Plank until the 6 is in

          Aquaman – 5 (sprint 50 yds), 10 (sprint 50yds), 15 (sprint 50 yds), 20 (sprint 50 yds), 25 (sprint 50 yds) – Abs of choice until the 6 is in

          Closed with 6 minutes of Mary – went counter clockwise having each member of the PAX lead an ab exercise until time was up

          COT

          With it being fall break we talked about taking this time to reset, reflect, and rejuvenate.  In addition the recent events over with our brothers at Cape Fear, Mayhem mentioned the Henry David Thoreau quote of “Most men lead lives of quiet desperation…” and spoke of the fellowship F3 can have on an individual.  Know that you have a support group of men who are here for you.  Please lean on that!

          The affirmation read during COT along with a short verse:

          Just sit quietly and let God love you.  Be still and know that I am God – Psalm 46:10

          No matter what is going on with you currently whether it be personally, professionally or spiritually – take the time to “break”.  Sit quietly and let God love you.  

          Moleskin

          The grass in the field was a little thick in some areas, but have no fear we helped cut it down during aquamans

          News

          The Vila ship sails to Hacksaw on Friday 10/11/19.  Don’t miss it! 

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            Hacksaw IP Wk 4

            QIC: John Doe

            Date: 09/27/2019

            PAX: Rain Man, Can Man, Jazzy Jag, Bernie, 9Volt (R), Clothespin, WuzntMe, Toe Tag, WreckedEm, Escobar, Lutefisk, Moondance, Anny

            AO: Hacksaw

            Conditions

            Hot.

            COP

            Quick. We had Iron Pax to get to. 

            The Thang

            Sugar’s Pick Your Poison – 2019 Iron Pax Wk 4

            COT

            Be a Logan. A Logan is a man who reaches out to another when he’s hurting or in pain. 

            Moleskin

            News

            IronPax out.

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              DIVE BOMBING AQUAMAN (Hacksaw – 08/09)

              QIC: John Doe

              Date: 08/09/2019

              PAX: Threeskin, Peanuts, Escobar, Free Time, Toe Tag, FNG-Pinky Tag, Cowbell, Can Man, Bernie, Round Up, MayHem, Anny, FNG-Centerfold, Iron Butt, Focker, Money Ball, Madoff, Clothespin, Jazzy Jag, Sidekick, FNG-Punch List, 9 Volt, WuzntMe, Fast Lane, Rollback

              AO: Hacksaw

              Conditions

              Clear skies, med-high heat, low humidity (i think), dewy grass

              COP

              Mosey to Flags – IC Side Straddle Hops x 25 – IC 3rd grade exercises x 10 – IC 4ct Squats x 20 – IC 4ct Merkins x 10 – IC 4ct Mtn Climbers x 25 – IC 4 ct Flutter Kicks x 25 – IC 4ct Aquaman x 10 – OYO Rocky Balboa x 25 – OYO Burpees x 10 

              The Thang

              PAX mosey to field about 100m from the flags

              DIVE BOMBING AQUAMAN 

              Regular Merkin – 3 sets (15, 10, 5) with one Ladder (increase distance) in between each set (Plank when waiting on the 6)

              Wide Merkin – 3 sets (15, 10, 5) with one Ladder (increase distance) in between each set (Plank when waiting on the 6)

              Diamond Merkin (DDP) – 3 sets (15, 10, 5) with one Ladder (increase distance) in between each set (Plank when waiting on the 6)

              PARTNER UP

              100 Dive Bombers (P1 does 10 while P2 Holds Air Chair/Al Gore)

              100 Aquamans (P1 does 10 while P2 does Baby crunches)

              100 Jane Fonda’s – AKA Dirty Dogs/FireHydrants (P1 does 10 while P2 Rocky Balboas)

              100 Squats (P1 does 10 while P2 does Standing Calf raises)

              *Each member continues the second exercise until the 6 is finished

              TEAM RELAY

              Divide into 4 teams – alternating sprint from one end of the cones to the other until your back in your original spot

              Mosey Back to the main parking lot for COT

              COT

              “God Never Wastes a Hurt” – Bobby Allen

              CIRCLE OF TRUST: Counterama of 26 total PAX (Great morning!) John Doe talked about the hurt we endure during the fitness part of F3, coupled with the hurt we endure in life – mentally, spiritually, physically. No matter the situation or the pain “God never wastes a hurt” – it is ours to grow from and to become stronger.  Concluded with Nameroma including 3 FNGs


              BALL OF MAN: Prayer over F3 member going through a rough season along with each PAX internal hurts and praise for all our successes

              Moleskin

              Alot of people talking about dive bombers and past shoulder injuries….each one blamed it on past baseball playing days.  Guess it’s not a “manly” sport afterall

              News

              Escobar is up next in Q as a VQ @ Hacksaw; Iron PAX Challenge Sign Up; F3/Kid Convergence (can’t remember name) tomorrow 8/10/19

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