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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    Running from Sharks SEAL Inspired

    QIC: John Doe

    Date: 10/15/2019

    PAX: Deep Dish, 9-Volt (Respect), WuzntMe, Clothespin, DNF, Topless (Respect) 

    AO: The Battery


    Conditions

    Crisp fall morning with a very bright moon filling the sky


    COP

    Quick mosey around the running path to get the blood flowing; Side Straddle hops – 25 in cadence; Third Grade Exercises – 10 in cadence; Forward Fold – 10 in cadence; Willie Mays Hays – 10 in cadence; Quad Stretch – 10 count each leg; Little Baby Arm Circles – 10 in cadence; Reverse LBAC – 10 in cadence; Moroccan Night Club – 10 in cadence; Aquaman – 10 in cadence; Side Straddle Hops – 25 in cadence

    The Thang

    Workout inspired by a dear friend on SEAL Team 8
    RUNNING FROM SHARKS SEAL INSPIRED

    LOWER BODY: Standing Squats – 15 in cadence; Lunges – 10 each leg; Frog Jumps – 8 OYO; Dirty Dog (aka Jane Fonda’s) – 15 ea leg OYO; Hold Al Gore waiting on the six

    UPPER BODY: Regular Push Ups – 12 in cadence; Diamond Push-ups (DDP’s) – 8 OYO; Wide Push-ups – 12 OYO; Dive Bombers – 8 OYO; Hold Plank waiting on the six

    CORE: Plank – PAX count around to 60; Leg Levers – 15 each leg in cadence

    Indian Run around the path (Rinse Repeat with slight modification)

    LOWER BODY: Standing Squats – 15 in cadence; Lunges – 10 each leg; Frog Jumps – 8 OYO; Dirty Dog (aka Jane Fonda’s) – 15 ea leg OYO; Hold Al Gore waiting on the six

    UPPER BODY: Regular Push Ups – 12 in cadence; Diamond Push-ups (DDP’s) – 10 OYO; Wide Push-ups – 12 OYO; Dive Bombers – 10 OYO; Hold Plank waiting on the six

    CORE: Plank – PAX count around to 60; Leg Levers – 15 each leg in cadence

    Indian Run around the path (Rinse Repeat with slight modification)

    LOWER BODY: Standing Squats – 15 in cadence; Lunges – 10 each leg; Frog Jumps – 8 OYO; Dirty Dog (aka Jane Fonda’s) – 15 ea leg OYO; Hold Al Gore waiting on the six

    UPPER BODY: Regular Push Ups – 12 in cadence; Diamond Push-ups (DDP’s) – 12 OYO; Wide Push-ups – 12 OYO; Dive Bombers – 12 OYO; Hold Plank waiting on the six

    CORE: Plank – PAX count around to 60; Leg Levers – 15 each leg in cadence

    Indian Run around the path – finished with PAX calling core the last 2 minutes


    COT

    Law of Magnetism: I attract who I am (currently) not who I want to be; If you want to see more, be more; What you need more of, give more of, and then you’ll get more of


    Moleskin

    Deep Dish is surprisingly fast, and must have been a high school running back 


    News

    Daddy Day/2.0 Day coming up; Mrs. Baker next up on Q for 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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