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Just Go for a Run

QIC: Mr. Clean
Date: 05/10/2018
PAX: Cherry Log & Geiger
AO: The Huey

Conditions

64 degrees.  Heavy cloud cover.  Halfish moon this morning.  Low humidity.  HIGH pollen count…

The Disclaimer

This is F3.  You are here on your own free will.  Push yourself but don’t hurt yourself.

COP

Light Mosey

The Thang

YHC decided a smartsack was much needed but alas, HCs were there and no man should stand under the lamp post alone.  However, with some injury, YHC decided to invoke the “unofficial AO” rule and call an audible to bootcamp.  We decided to do something a bit different…
Any Pax involved in the Cam Run last year knows about Cameron Bean, his story, and the machine he was.  His lived by the creedos/mottos “Just Go for a Run” and “Do You Want to be Good or Do You Want to be Great?!”
Just Go For a Run
2 Mile Run
Back to the Park. Mosey Laps. At the completion of each lap do the following exercises
Plank x 20 IC
Don’t Cross Dolly x 20 IC
Total Distance Covered 3.25 Miles

Moleskin

YHC was very appreciative of all the Pax that attended this morning.  As we are taking flight at The Huey, we currently only have a single consistent Q.  The body needs rest, but the will to help others often overcomes the fartsack or smartsack as was the case today.  Therefore, we did some recovery running and core work.  Thanks to the men that stay committed. 

News

FBC – Longhorn 0600
Nashville GoRuck – Father’s Day Weekend (contact YHC if you are interested)

Upcoming Qs

05/11/2018 – Mr. Clean
05/14/2018 – Sidekick
05/15/2018 – Laces Out
05/16/2018 – Ohms
05/17/2018 – Rainman
05/19/2018 – FLAG FOOTBALL!!!!!!!

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Sweat Angels in the Prison Yard

QIC: Mr. Clean
Date: 05/03/2018
PAX: Ducktales
AO: The Huey

Conditions

Partly cloudy. 61 degrees. Very early stages of the Waning Gibbous.  The moon was beautiful and smiling down on the men of F3.

The Disclaimer

This is F3. You are here on your own free will.  I am not a professional. Push Yourself. Don’t hurt yourself.

COP

SSH x 18 IC
Cherry Pickers x 20 IC
BAC/Reserve x 10 IC
Moroccan Night Club x 18 IC
SSH x 18 IC

The Thang

YHC was not looking for a catchy title but apparently planned a beat down that inspired one from fellow, hard working Pax, Duck Tails.  So, to the “Prison Yard” it was
Prison Yard
Station One
Pax 1 mosey to the first light pole, sprinted to the next, and moseyed to the 3rd light pole, completed 5 BBSU, and returned to Pax with the same procedure.
Pax 2 completed rotor pulls over the swing set bar until Pax 1 returned.  (To my Griff Pax yesterday, the friction is indeed real and made a huge difference today).
Flapjack. Rinse and Repeat until 15 BBSU were completed.
 
Station 2
Pax 1 mosey to the first light pole, sprinted to the next, and moseyed to the 3rd light pole, completed 5 BBSU, and returned to Pax with the same procedure.
Pax 2 completed a 5 shrug/5 shoulder press combo with coupons until Pax 1 returned.
Flapjack. Rinse and Repeat until 15 BBSU were completed.
 
Station 3
Pax 1 mosey to the first light pole, sprinted to the next, and moseyed to the 3rd light pole, completed 5 BBSU, and returned to Pax with the same procedure.
Pax 2 completed “15s” or curl sets consisting of 5 half way up, 5 half way down, and 5 full, concentration curls until Pax 1 returned.
Flapjack. Rinse and Repeat until 15 BBSU were completed.
 
Mosey back to the Startex.  Hold plank, in cadence (led by Duck Tails), until time was called….(exercises completed with coupons on our backs)

Moleskin

When YHC gives a moleskin the inspiration usually develops from a Biblical inspiration or something revolving around love/commitment.  Today’s moleskin comes from more inspiration revolving around commitment.
First, be committed to the task at hand, and if you cannot be committed, then be a man and admit it.  Excuses are not necessary (too busy, family time, early, distance, zealots in the group, “I can’t just quit the gym etc..), but show respect to those around you by admitting you’re overloaded and dial it back.  This “being a man” about it is MUCH more respectful than leaving cliff hangers as to whether you will attend the Gloom.
Second, if in life you have priorities that are very important to you (for YHC it goes: God, Family, Friends/Job, and F3).  F3 makes me better, makes me stronger, makes me more confident, and helps with my accountability but will NEVER take precedence over the first three priorities.
ALL THAT being said: if you have an opportunity in your life, such as F3, it makes you better, and does not negatively affect those main priorities, then why not give it a shot and/or return to the Gloom on a regular basis.
Lastly, my greatest hope for this Moleskin is that; I am not “preaching to the choir”.  YHC hopes some man, built for leadership reads this and thinks “good point, I’ll see you in the Gloom with a Down Painment”
-Clean Out

News

05/04/2018 – 3rd F Roundtable Discussion – Karl’s Restaurant (Hixson)

Upcoming Qs

05/05/2018 – Ohms (Landfill)
05/07/2018 – Prosciutto (Beast Ridge)
05/08/2018 – Whittler (Hill City)
05/09/2018 – Picasso (The Griff)
05/10/2018 – Fissure (Hill City)
05/12/2018 – Q School (Landfill)

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BOjangles Knows Commitment

QIC: Mr. Clean
Date: 05/02/2018
PAX: Ohms & Sidekick
AO: The Griff

Conditions

59 degrees.  Cloudy. Amazing early morning spring weather! 

The Disclaimer

We are all Qs…push it but don’t hurt it

COP

SSH x 20 IC
Cherry Pickers x 20 IC
BAC/Reverse x 20 IC
SSH x 20 IC
Plank x 20 IC
Donkey Plank x 10 IC (Each Leg)
SSH x 20 IC

The Thang

YHC arrived early for a little setup with VERY high hopes and prepared the first exercise for 7-9 guys.  Well, audibles are quite acceptable in F3 and with the help of Sidekick, an audible was indeed called.
Bear-i-cides & Plain Ole Vanilla Suicides
Bear – i – cides – Pax carried a rock (which became two rocks after the audible) while bear crawling for 5 – 10 yard suicides.
Vanilla Suicides – Pax carried rocks for 5 – 20 yard suicides.
Pax then shifted to the swing set where we conveniently found rotors on the ground, rope attached to them which was thrown over the swing set bar…we had found ourselves a couple of lat pull-down stations, F3 style.
Lats and LaterALs
Pax did the following: Partner 1 held a squat while completing lateral raises. Partner 2 completed 3 lat pulldowns. Flapjack. Rinse and repeat 9 times for a total of 27 reps.
(Lat Pulldown Disclaimer – These were not Planet Fitness lat pull-downs but F3 style “pulldowns”.  Mumblechatter was also evident as we discussed friction, rotors vs. drums, cotton vs. nylon rope, and the degree of difficulty difference between the two stations.  There was also POOOSSSIBLLYYY discussion about the distinct advantage Sidekick and YHC has over Ohms for this particular activity ie..meat on dem bones)
BOjangles Biscuits
Straight from the Lexicon with some flare.  Pax moseyed over to the track at the football field.
Lap 1 – Sausage – Meat – Merkins – 20 Reps
Lap 2 – Ham – Bacon – Big Boy Sit-Ups – 20 Reps
Lap 3 – BoBerry/Cinamon – Diabetes – Dolly – 20 Reps IC
Lap 4 – Finish Strong
Mosey back to the parking lot at the playground.  Pax finished with a healthy dose of Captain Planet Merkins. (Think: Shake and Bake Merkins with 3 people.)

Moleskin

In depth moleskin planned…audible again.  Thanks to a current AOQ and possible future AOQ for knowing and Showing commitment. Ohms and Sidekick — WELL DONE!

News

HDHH – Clydes – Contact Whittler for details (TONIGHT)!
Possible F3 Chatt shirt orders – Please Vote on Slack Poll
Upcoming 3rd F Opportunity – Karl’s Restaurant –  Friday – May 4th – more details to come

Upcoming Qs

05/03/2018 – Sidekick (Hill City)
05/05/2018 – Ohms (Landfill)
05/07/2018 – Prosciutto (Beast Ridge)
05/08/2018 – Whittler (Hill City)
05/09/2018 – Picasso (The Griff)

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Forcing Faith

QIC: Mr. Clean
Date: 04/26/2018
PAX: Cherry Log, Slippers
AO: The Huey

Conditions

57 degrees. 99% humidity.  Very Heavy Cloud Cover.  

The Disclaimer

This is F3.  You are here on your own free will.  Push Yourself. Don’t Hurt Yourself.

COP

SSH x 15 IC
Windmill x 15 IC
SSH x 15 IC
Imperial Walker x 15 IC
SSH x15 IC
Shoulder Blaster (BAC, Reverse BAC, Chinooks, & Shoulder Press)
SSH x 15 IC

The Thang

YHC wanted to incorporate coupons and something beyond just the track.
Cottage Dora
The Pax has 3 stations. Shoulder Presses, Curls, and Bent Over Rows.
2 Pax completed a station while the 3rd ran to the Gazebo, completed 5 Incline Merkins, ran up, through, and down, and completed 5 Derkins.
The rotation continued until each Pax had completed 20 Incline Merkins and 20 Derkins.
Coupon Laps
The Pax ran laps together.  Each Pax was responsible for carrying the coupon at least once during the run.
Pax completed a 1 mile total run.  All 3 Pax carried the coupon for AT LEAST one WHOLE Lap!!!

Moleskin

Angus, Fissure, and YHC have had several discussion regarding the 3rd F of F3.  Anyone that takes the time to read this and participated in a few beatdowns with me knows that I hold my Faith EXTREMELY important.  My Faith teaches me that it revolves around love and love calls for relationship building and genuine connections with others.  I will always take every opportunity to proudly let people know my Faith is in Jesus Christ, my hope is that ALL will find their way to him, and as HE loved me I strive to love others the same.  Therefore, I/WE cannot, again cannot, force Faith upon anyone!! Let others see your Faith through your actions; because, they have to connect with you before they can connect with things outside of yourself.
Please as you finish this week out, no matter where you place your faith, work to build positive relationships with others.  Because GENTLEMEN, THAT IS HOW YOU SPREAD YOUR IDEALS AND MORALS TO OTHERS.  It is honor to share the Gloom with you all
–Clean Out

News

FBC @ Longhorn Restaurant on the Northshore.

Upcoming Qs

04/27/2018 – Ohms (Landfill)
04/29/2018 – Steam Engine (Beast Ridge)
New Q Schedule Coming Soon!!!

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Come on Back FNG

QIC: Mr. Clean
Date: 04/24/2018
PAX: FNG & Lugnut
AO: The Huey

Conditions

59 degrees. 94% humidity. The Huey’s nice stream was overflowing it banks, the infield was extremely soggy, well, it was gloomy outside.  Conditions assessment – exactly PERFECT weather for F3 and and FNG. 

The Disclaimer

This is F3, it is a free, peer led workout and you are here on your own free will.  Push yourself but modify if necessary.

COP

Capri Lap
SSH x18 IC
FInkle Swings x10
SSH x15 IC
Alternating Toe Touches x12 IC
FNG Arrival
SSH x12 IC

The Thang

YHC has had a rough couple of weeks between battling sickness, trying to stay devoted to “my” AOs, and planning for Special Olympics.  However, committed men were waiting under a lamp post to circle up and get the beatdown they expected and deserved.  Today’s activities 0532 – 0617…
Take Lap
Lap 1 (Together) – 20 Merkins @ each Lamp Post
Lap 2 (Together) – 30 Squats @ each Lamp Post
Super 21’s 
Ascending Shoulder Presses to Descending LBCs
Totals:
120 Merkins
180 Squats
66 LBCs and 66 Shoulder Presses
(Time caught us)

Moleskin

Today’s moleskin took its own little turn as we welcomed an FNG. I outlined the importance of this thing we call the COT, and the importance of our willingness to open up to each other to truly form a lifelong bond. I gave examples of some of the many things I’ve heard when brothers have opened up. I ended with the challenge that our FNG return to get his name at an established AO and learn more about the camaraderie that happens here.

News

FBC @ LongHorn at 0600. OTB run for those interested led by YHC and Steam

Upcoming Qs

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Steamed Clean Slippers, a Lugnut, and a Cherry on Top

QIC: Mr. Clean
Date: 04/17/2018
PAX: Cherry Log, Lugnut, Slippers, Steam Engine
AO: The Huey

Conditions

32 degrees.  Clear, starry, and breezy.  Low humidity. 

The Disclaimer

This is F3 and you are here on your own free will.  I am not a professional.  Please push yourself this morning, modify if necessary, but do not get injured.

COP

SSH x 18 IC
Finkle Swings x15
SSH x18 IC
Alternating Toe Touches x18 IC
SSH x18 IC

The Thang

First and foremost, YHC is one passionate guy! Trust was placed in me to start work at The Huey, so it is a special place in my heart already! When, 4 HIM arrived for a pre-post run and a 5th arrived for the beatdown! Man, the joy and the genuine pride felt was indescribable!! YHC felt it only fitting to write a ridiculously long title to honor the men that gave an HC for this morning and held with it! Well, that is all for the sentimental stuff.
Manly man status engaged…
Deck of Pain
Hearts – Squats
Diamonds – Merkins
Clubs – Burpees/Jump Squats (Somewhere in the beatdown, YHC realized Burpees needed to be modifed to Jump Squats)
Spades – Pickle Pounders IC (I love irony)
SSH x18 IC
104 – Squats
104 – Merkins
104 – Burpees/Jump Squats
104 – Pickle Pounders – IC

Moleskin

“Some days it just flows & I feel like I’m born to do this, other days it feels like I’m trudging through hell. Every day I make the choice to show up & see what I’ve got & to try & be better. My advice: keep showing up.” Des Linden tweet on March 5, 2018. 
Des Linden was the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon in 33 years. During her post race interview she mentioned that she didn’t think she would finish the race. No one would blame her the conditions were brutal it was cold, raining with a strong wind of up to 20 mph. Even through all this she managed to go on and win her FIRST marathon. I share this because F3 we show up every morning rain or shine to get better. As Prosciutto always says it’s about that 1%. 

News

HDHH – Moving Back to Wednesday (Whittler for details)
***Fellowship is struggling! Both HDHH and FBC have declined significantly.  If you can attend, then please do!  There is a lot less sweat and mid-wife noises!!!***
Chattanooga MS Walk – April 21, 2018 9:00 Am
Hamilton County Area Special Olympics – April 21, 2018 10:00 AM
Rock Creek Brow Beater Trail Race – April 21, 2018 8:00 AM (Ohms is In!)
OTB Opportunities – Recurring Fridays (Runs/Rucks)
Chattanooga GO Ruck August 2018
Memphis Grow Ruck Q3 2018
Tough Mudder September 2018

Upcoming Qs

04/18/2018 Ohms (The Griff)
04/19/2018 Ringwald (Hill City)
04/21/2018 Prosciutto (Landfill)
04/23/2018 Whittler (Beast Ridge)
04/24/2018 Stairmaster (Hill City)
04/25/2018 Fissure (The Griff)
04/26/2018 Angus (Hill City)
04/28/2018 Ohms (Landfill)

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Griff Ruck & Run

QIC: Mr. Clean/Steam Engine
Date: 04/16/2018
PAX: Angus, Lugnut, and Picasso
AO: The Griff

Conditions

Apparently, we are back to winter.  39 degrees, light drizzle, and windy.

The Disclaimer

You are here on your own free will.  We will be running/rucking on public roads.  Be aware of your surroundings, stay together, watch your six.

COP

The disclaimer and synchronizing watches. 

The Thang

We decided as a Pax that we are grown men, and we can handle different activities.  Therefore, 3 Pax went for a nice run and 2 Pax went for a ruck.  YHC mapped the route beforehand and reviewed with both Lugnut and Steam Engine.  Ironically, YHC took a wrong turn in the running portion and the running took a nice adventure off the mapped path….isn’t that sometimes part of the fun? 
4.1 Mile Run (Angus, Mr. Clean & Picasso) 
Mile 1: 10:24
Mile 2: 10:36
Mile 3: 10:12
Mile 4: 10:09
2.6 Mile Ruck (Lugnut & Steam Engine) 
Mile 1: 16:00 – 16:30
Mile 2: 16:00 – 16:30
Mile 3: 16:00 – 16:30

Moleskin

If you were at the workout Saturday (which happened to be reserved for Steam), then you heard a variation of the moleskin.  However, I found it necessary to express the similar sentiment to the men in which I led today.  It was an awful cold and wet morning for April 16th and, additionally, it was not a bootcamp day, but 4 men still braved the cold with me.  
13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. –John 15:13-16
So, most of the men may or may not lay down their life for me, but most if not all would come running (or rucking) no questions asked if I was in need of help.  Frankly, that is true love for one another.  I see this ever present among the men of F3 Chatt.
Additionally, I talked with Cherry Log at the Huey about reasons to commit to something and made a challenge.  I first listed my priorities: God, Family, Job, and F3.  I posed the question, “If something in your life does not interfere with those top priorities and it makes you a better man, then why in the world would you not commit to it?!”  F3 can do this! We workout in the gloom, and we take Sundays off and we have fellowship in which family is welcome to attend.  If all else fails, miss a post here and there to take care of those responsibilities, but why totally de-commit completely if you can find a way to work it out.

News

HDHH – Moving Back to Wednesday (Whittler for details)
***Fellowship is struggling! Both HDHH and FBC have declined significantly.  If you can attend, then please do!  There is a lot less sweat and mid-wife noises!!!***
Chattanooga MS Walk – April 21, 2018 9:00 Am
Hamilton County Area Special Olympics – April 21, 2018 10:00 AM
Rock Creek Brow Beater Trail Race – April 21, 2018 8:00 AM
OTB Opportunities – Recurring Fridays (Runs/Rucks)
Chattanooga GO Ruck August 2018
Memphis Grow Ruck Q3 2018
Tough Mudder September 2018

Upcoming Qs

04/17/2018 Sidekick (Hill City)
04/18/2018 Ohms (The Griff)
04/19/2018 Ringwald (Hill City)
04/21/2018 Prosciutto (Landfill)
04/23/2018 Whittler (Beast Ridge)
04/24/2018 Stairmaster (Hill City)

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Love, Burpees, and Rock N’ Roll

QIC: Mr. Clean
Date: 04/14/2018
PAX: Buggy (FNG), Candu, Cherry Log (FNG), Early Bird, Fissure, Ohms, Prosciutto, Ringwald, Snowflake, Steam Engine, The Count (Respect), Vila, Whittler
AO: Landfill

Conditions

61 degrees 5-10 mph winds out of the SSW. 71% humidity with imminent rain and possible rough storms on the way. Pollen count just a mere 4671…

The Disclaimer

This is F3, I am Mr. Clean and will be running things today, I am not a professional, you are here on your own free will, modify if necessary but push yourselves as hard as you can without getting hurt.

COP

SSH
Merkins
SSH
Merkins
SSH
Merkins
SSH
This may or may not be an accurate count.  What matters is this: Fissure took care of an AWESOME warm-up and we did this routine in fast cadence for five minutes…
My last 3 Qs have consisted of a combined 7 Pax.  You can imagine the excitement I felt this morning as I looked at double that!!

The Thang

The Pax grabbed a partner, got a station, each station was labeled with the appropriate exercise and proceeded to do the following exercises.  While one partner completed an exercise, the other partner ran to a determined point (rocks in the shape of “F3”) did a burpee, and returned.  Flapjack. Rinse and Repeat until the designated song ended. Switch stations and continue the same process.

Rock N’ Roll Dora Express

Shrugs – (45 Dumbbell) Back in Black – AC/DC
Curls – (Rotors) You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC
Bench Dips Thunderstruck – AC/DC
Bent Over Rows –  (Rotos) The Game (Triple H) – Motorhead
Bench Presses – (45 Barbell Plate) Real American – Rick Derringer
Shoulder Presses – (25 Dumbbell) Comedown – Bush
Hammer Curls – (20 Dumbbell) Plush – Stone Temple Pilots
Nosebreakers (Coupon) Voodoo Child (Slight Return) – Jimi Hendrix
Seated Rows (Heavy Rotor w/Rock) Cult of Personality (Living Color)
Bench Flies (DeWaynes) Jump – Van Halen

We’re Thunderstruck, Right Now!

YHC’s finishing song for long runs is almost always Right Now – Van Halen, so I found it only fitting to do an Indian Run with our last remaining song on the playlist.
When the Pax circled up, they obviously suspected the fun was over, but hey, we still had 3 minutes left! That was just the perfect amount of time to complete Thunderstruck per the Exicon.  Pax circled up in plank position and completed a merkin each time Mr. Young sang “THUNDER!”

Moleskin

I put A LOT of thought and planning into this Q for a multitude of reasons, but they all came back to LOVE.  Yes, you read that right, love.  First and foremost, I love the Landfill and think it is my favorite AO, but an hour on a Saturday elsewhere may lead to the same result.  As it stands, I love me some landfill.  Secondly, I love F3.  It has led this ole’ North Georgia Country Boy that can count to seben, heck even twelb, to be a better man, leader, coach, teacher, husband, father, and Christian.  Lastly and most importantly, I love the Pax of F3 Chattanooga specifically.
This morning, I realized I put entirely too much thought into the planning of the workout and not enough time into the moleskin, so I did what I always do when I am stuck, I sought the Bible’s counsel.  Love was my starting point, that was obvious, so in the back my study Bible I found a verse based on the subject that I felt related most to today’s moleskin.
If you’re reading this, I did not realize this was the verse I was turning too before I read it this morning, but I think it really speaks to the love that so many of the F3 Brothers show for each other.
It was a struggle to read and talk about. My voice cracked. I shed a tear.  I knew then, the love and passion was truly real…thanks men for being my brothers.
That verse: 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. John 15:13-16
-Clean Out

News

HDHH – Moving Back to Wednesday (Whittler for details)
Chattanooga MS Walk – April 21, 2018 9:00 Am
Hamilton County Area Special Olympics – April 21, 2018 10:00 AM
Rock Creek Brow Beater Trail Race – April 21, 2018 8:00 AM
OTB Opportunities – Recurring Fridays (Runs/Rucks)
Chattanooga GO Ruck August 2018
Memphis Grow Ruck Q3 2018
Tough Mudder September 2018

Upcoming Qs

04/16/2018 Vila (Beast Ridge)
04/17/2018 Sidekick (Hill City)
04/18/2018 Ohms (The Griff)
04/19/2018 Ringwald (Hill City)
04/21/2018 Prosciutto (Landfill)
 

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Backbones and Sam I Ams

QIC: Mr. Clean
Date: 04/11/2018
PAX: Ohms, Ringwald, Sidekick, FNG-Slippers
AO: The Griff

Conditions

42 degrees clear and perfect beatdown weather.

The Disclaimer

Welcome to F3, you are here on your own free will, push yourself, modify if necessary, and be aware of your surroundings.

COP

SSH x12 IC
Finkle Swings
SSH x15 IC
BAC x10 IC
Reverse BAC x10 IC
Moroccan Night Club x10 IC
SSH x18 IC
Global Warming (10 Merkins & 10 Presses)

The Thang

YHC was super pumped about today’s Q! An FNG was coming, we had 6 HCs, and the weinke was detailed and ready to roll! Then, real life occurred…two HCs did not show (well, thanks to Ringwald, it was eventually only one that didn’t show), and the weinke had WAY too much material. Better over planned than under planned. Here we go

Tortoise and Hare BOMBS

In the process of getting to the Startex and mumblechatter trying to understand rep counts, we were limited to the following

Bodybuilders – (50) Partner completed 10 reps and chased his partner carrying the coupon and switched.
Insert — Ringwald
Overhead Press – (150) Partner completed 20 reps and chased his partner carrying the coupon and switched.
Merkins – (100) Partner completed 20 reps and chased his partner carrying the coupon and switched.
BBSU – (100) Partner completed 20 reps and chased his partner carrying the coupon and switched.
Squats – (100) Partner completed 20 reps and chased his partner carrying the coupon and switched.

Moleskin

YHC is back from his very enjoyable cruise with fellow F3 brother Pumpkin and the rest of the family, and during the cruise we did some cool activities involving Dr. Suess. My son loved it and inspired me to have a Thang 1,2, and 3 this morning. Due to time constraints we only got through one; nevertheless, here is my inspiration.

During an activity, we talked about Sam I Am, and he looked at us all proudly and said, “I not Sam I Am, I Parker Wook (Luke)”. It was in this moment I realized an important lesson, we are not “Sam I Am”. We are men that need to understand adaption and forward acceleration in our lives, but we cannot, I repeat cannot become Sam I Ams! We must stick to our upright morals and remain steadfast in the tough times for those that need us the most. Know your name and mission and display both with humble pride.

News

FBC – April 13, 2018 (Location: Longhorn Restaurant) – change of clothes recommended, so you might as well do an OTB before hand.

Chattanooga MS Walk – April 21, 2018 9:00 Am

Hamilton County Area Special Olympics – April 21, 2018 10:00 AM

Rock Creek Brow Beater Trail Race – April 21, 2018 8:00 AM

OTB Opportunities – Recurring Fridays (Runs/Rucks)

Chattanooga GO Ruck August 2018

Tough Mudder September 2018

Upcoming Qs

04/12/2018 Fissure (Hill City)
04/14/2018 Steam Engine (Landfill)
04/16/2018 Vila (Beast Ridge)
04/17/2018 Sidekick (Hill City)
04/18/2018 Ohms (The Griff)

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Standing with the Tortoise & Hare

QIC: Mr. Clean
Date: 04/10/2018
PAX: Lugnut
AO: The Huey

Conditions

48 degrees.  No hoodies needed. Partly cloudy.

The Disclaimer

Push yourself today, I am not a professional, modify if necessary, you are here on your own free will, and do not get injured.

COP

SSH x15 IC
Alternating Toe Touches x15 IC
SSH x15 IC
Cotton Pickers x15 IC
SSH x15 IC
Finkle Swings x15
SSH x15 IC

The Thang

YHC’s first post was also my first Q since touching dry land after a day or two off.  Yes, F3 withdrawals are real! It is good to be back and in the Gloom! Needless to say, YHC needed to shake the rust off, so here we go…
Tammy Wynette’s 
Completed a total of 200 reps. 100 Merkins and 100 Squats.
Insert 10 Count…
We took a mosey lap and obvious mumblerchatter ensued about the deadness of leags after the Tammy Wynettes.
Tortoise and the Hare Coupon Style
Pax carried coupons rather than rucks for a Tortoise and Hare Routine.
Exchanges 1 & 2 – LBCs x10 (4 Count)
Exchanges 3 & 4 – Plank x10 (4 Count)
Exchanges 5 & 6 – Weeble Wobble x10 (Single Count)
Exchanges 6 & 7 – Pickle Pounders x10 (4 Count)
Total – 6 laps 1.5 Miles

Moleskin

Today is April 10th, 2018.  This not a significant date in and of itself; however, it is the day after April 9th, 2018.  April 9th is extremely significant to me as this my mother’s birthday.  Yes, we take time each year to celebrate our mothers, but lets be honest, they deserve to be celebrated more often than that. A little over a week after celebrating the Death and Resurrection and reflecting upon the strong women during Jesus’ journey, I realize the importance of the mothers in our lives.  All of us have a mother and many of us are married to a mother.  My challenge is to celebrate them, thank them, and find some way to show them how much you care; because, frankly, how many times did they care and show they cared about us when we probably didn’t really deserve it. 

News

FBC – April 13, 2018 (Location: TBD)
Chattanooga MS Walk – April 21, 2018 9:00 Am
Hamilton County Area Special Olympics – April 21, 2018 10:00 AM
Rock Creek Brow Beater Trail Race – April 21, 2018 8:00 AM
OTB Opportunities – Recurring Fridays (Runs/Rucks)
Chattanooga GO Ruck August 2018
Tough Mudder September 2018

Upcoming Qs

04/11/2018 Mr. Clean (The Griff)
04/12/2018 Fissure (Hill City)
04/14/2018 Steam Engine (Landfill)
04/16/2018 Vila (Beast Ridge)
04/17/2018 Sidekick (Hill City)
04/18/2018 Ohms (The Griff)