Uncle Dirty MacDeuce

QIC: Mr. Clean

Date: 04/29/2019

PAX: Fissure, Geek Squad, Hasbro, Lugnut, Milkman, Radiohead, Truck Yeah, U-Turn

AO: The Huey


Conditions

Clear Skies. Cool and brisk. Perfect day for a sweaty beat down! 


COP

SSH x16 IC

Flutter Kicks x8 IC

SSH x14 IC

Flutter Kicks x6 IC

SSH x12 IC

Flutter Kicks x4 IC

SSH x10 IC

Flutter Kicks x2 IC

The Thang

YHC spent the past week out of the Gloom (horrible times) and came back today to Q (super rewarding times).  GrowRuck is coming and August and frankly, YHC is super pumped about it!! Well, Uncle is one of the Q’s for the weekend.  YHC reached out to Dark Helmet, Slaughter, and him to get their favorite routines.  Heard from him first, so The Dirty MacDeuce it is!


Dirty MacDeuce

Round 1

Merkins x12 IC

Flutter Kicks x12 IC

Squats x12 IC

Run 200M

Round 2

Incline Merkins x12 IC

Calf Raises x12 IC

Leg Raises x12 IC

Run 200M

Round 3

Pull-Ups/Inverted Rows x12 OYO

Plank x12 IC

Squats x12 IC

Run 200M

Round 4

Derkins x12 IC

LBCs x12 IC

Step-Ups x12 OYO

Dora

50-Merkins

75-BBSU

150- Monkey Humpers


COT

Missing a week sucks. Plain and simple.  Try not to miss a week of the Gloom.  Why? Glad you asked? Greater bonds meld within a team in adverse conditions.  Embracing the Suck in the Gloom should produce, at least in some form, a little love for your Brothers in F3.  The way you make sure of that…show up.


Moleskin

YHC did not catch a lot of the MC this morning…guess the Qdrenaline was strong.

Truck Yeah was impressed YHC did not have his Weinke 

Fissure assured everyone he will spread the love if given Almond Joys

YHC’s calf raises were mistaken as Monkey Humpers

Hasbro is continuing to work on his Situational Awareness

Geek Squad is continuing to mentor Hasbro in his Situational Awareness

“GrowRuck is kinda like what did this morning, but just a little harder” — Fissure


News

At least 5 confirmed HIM in the GoRuck Tough on Friday night. 

At least 2 confirmed HIM in the GoRuck Light on Saturday.

GrowRuck August 23-25!!!!!!! Sign-Up! 


Recent Backblasts

    Rinse and Repeat

    QIC: Mr. Clean

    Date: 04/13/2019

    PAX: Doodles, Goose, Iron Butt (Respect x2), Magnum, Money Ball, FNG-Phonebook, Ringwald, She Shed, Skitch, Sunburn (Respect), Threeskin, V-Squared

    AO: Landfill

    Conditions

    61 degrees. Rainy. Then just wet.


    COP

    SSH x10 IC

    Merkins X5 OYO

    Flutter Kicks x10 IC

    SSH x 8 IC

    Merkins x4 OYO

    Flutter Kicks x8 IC

    SSH x6 IC

    Merkins x3 OYO

    Flutter Kicks x6 IC

    SSH x4 IC

    Merkins x2 OYO

    Flutter Kicks x4 IC

    SSH x2 IC

    Merkins x1 OYO

    Flutter Kicks x2 IC

    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 soccer goal and returned.  Flapjack. Rinse and Repeat until the designated song ended. Switch stations and continue the same process.

    Rock N’ Roll Dora Express

    Shrugs

    Curls

    Bench Dips

    Bent Over Rows

    Bench Presses

    Shoulder Presses

    Lawnmowers

    Nosebreakers

    Seated Rows

    Leg Raises

    Incline Merkins

    Block Bears

    Tunnel of Love

    MOM


    COT

     Wednesday Night I taught my Awana kids about being an encourager. Thursday morning at She Shed’s incredible VQ, he gave us the awesome quote; “we spend too much time celebrating those who are successful while not spending enough time encouraging those who need help. If you feel led to encourage someone, just go with your gut and encourage them. That’s time well spent. Challenge: Be an encourager this week.


    Moleskin

    YHC made Sunburn feel old

    I prepped Skitch for time in the McDonald’s Play place today.

    A lot stones were used today, so you can use your imagination of the chatter that resulted from this.

    I used to love guitar solos – She Shed

    Those bagpipes are incredible! (3 mins later) I hate bagpipes! – Ringwald


    News

    Georgia GrowRuck 2019 Registration Link is Live.

    Chattanooga GoRuck Tough May 3rd

    Training Ruck 04/20 & Gameday to follow



    Recent Backblasts

      Geeky Clean

      QIC: Co-Q (Geek Squad, Mr. Clean)
      Date: 03/14/2019
      PAX: Ducktales, Hasbro, Hector, Milkman, Radiohead, Saddlebags, She Shed, Snowflake, Truck-Yeah, U-Turn, Geek Squad, Mr. Clean
      AO: The Huey

      Conditions

      61 degrees. Very low barometric pressure.  The storms are headed this way.  Warm enough for even Snowflake to sweat.

      The Disclaimer

      In honor of Laces Out, “you are here on your own VOLITION” and we we are not professionals, modify if necessary, and we will help you to your car should you get hurt.


      COP

      SSH x 20
      Arm Stretches x 15
      Butterflies x 15
      Hamstring stretches x 15
      Finkle Swings x 8 each leg
      3rd Grade Exercises x 15
      Willy Mayes Hayes x 15
      Slow Abe pagodas x 15
      SSH x 20
      Butt kickers x 15
      Imperial Walkers x 15
      Proscuitto’s Gold Chains
      SSH x 10

      The Thang

      In honor of Prosciutto, a HIM that picked up a Q.  Once Threeskin adds to the Exicon, he will be paid the same homage 
      A.L.A.R.M.s
      1st Round
      Arms (Shoulder Press) 50 each partner
      Legs (Squats) 50 each partner
      Abs (LBCs) 50 each partner
      Run (Native American Run) Lap around
      Merkins 25 OYO
      2nd Round
      Arms (Curls) 25 each partner
      Legs (Monkey Humpers) 25 each partner
      Abs (Pickle Pounders)
      Run (Native American Run) Lap Around
      Mini Dips


      COT

      Yesterday, 03/13/2019, YHC was scheduled to Q at the Lion’s Den. Unfortunately, I awoke to “call Ralph” and bowed out of the scheduled Q.  Threeskin and Prosciutto volunteered to pick up the Slack (pun intended).  Additionally, Prosciutto voluntarily admitted he once slept late for a Q, and sometimes a HIM misses a Q.
      Well, once I heard of this gracious act and statement, I remembered his story of the Exicon addition of ALARM.  I asked Geek Squad for the opportunity to Q, and we chose to co-Q.  I felt it only fitting to pay homage to Prosciutto and complete the ALARM Routine as a very small appreciation for his help yesterday.  Big thanks to Threeskin as well and his help.  The message here: we all falter at some point, and we all need help at some point in our lives.  We see it in action in F3, and we should do our best to always Pay it Forward.  Get the karma monster on your side.


      Moleskin

      The landmine was missing this morning.  Sadly, so was The Count.
      Plethora of “she said” jokes. (We are dudes at 0515, brain activity is slower, depth is much more shallow….in that spirit, we also do not really care what people think about our antics)
      Dewayne went swimming in The Delaware…ALL the Dewaynes went swimming in the Delaware. Milkman ALMOST went swimming in the Delaware. He was told he has a really big one (when trying to recover a rock from the Delaware) and his response was, “thanks for the confidence builder.”
      Hasbro has a REALLY BIG….gold chain
      We made sure all exercises were completed and named with the utmost political correctness


      News

      3/15 Ruck. Startex at Longhorns 0500
      3/30 convergence – Ooltewah, Veterans Memorial Park. 0700

      The Great Pumpkin Returns

      QIC: Mr. Clean
      Date: 03/04/2019
      PAX: Ducktales, Geek Squad, Hasbro, Milkman, Pumpkin, She Shed, Truck Yeah, Whittler
      AO: The Huey

      Conditions,

      Like a well digger’s butt kinda cold

      The Disclaimer

      Disclaimed. Pumpkin is here. Yes I am overly excited about it!


      COP

      SSH x50 IC
      Windmill x10 IC
      SSH x40 IC
      Forward Fold x9 IC
      SSH x30 IC
      Willie Mays Hays x8 IC
      SSH x20 IC
      Knee Pulls x7 IC
      SSH x15 IC
      Imperial Walkers x6 IC
      SSH x10 IC
      Finale Swings x5 IC

      The Thang

      Partners carried buckets with 30 pounds worth of rocks in them as the other partners completed exercises.
      B.O.M.B.S.
      Burpees — 50
      Overhead Claps — 100
      Merkins (Incline) — 150
      Big Boy Sit-ups — 200
      Squats — 250


      COT

      YHC sailed away with most Q’s in 2018 (by a wide margin), and while I am proud of that, it always nagged at me that the guy responsible for getting me out there was never able to attend a single one of those Q’s.
      The streak finally ended this morning.  Pumpkin came back, and frankly, in spite of exhaustion and sickness, the excitement over this gave me extra Qdrenaline.
      The WOD is this: persistence. With help from Geek Squad, the persistence paid off and a HIM finally returned to the Gloom.  This is, of course, on the heels of the return of both Saddlebags and Snowflake! The challenge this week, especially with this crazy weather, is to remain persistence and deliberate in everything you do.


      Moleskin

      Pumpkin returned. Due to muscle memory, the workout wasn’t at all difficult.
      According to Hasbro, my Q game needs work.  They just aren’t as difficult.
      Geek Squad once again had quite the interesting “random” playlist.
      Whittler recognized the irony of a Gold’s Gym ad during the workout.
       


      News

      Saturday, March 9, 2019, 2.0 Day at the Landfill.  All genders and ages are welcome.
      Ooltewah Convergence coming up!

      Stop, Drop, and Roll….Threeskin

      QIC: Mr. Clean
      Date: 02/28/2019
      PAX: CANDU, Dirk, Flemish, FNG-Handbag, Hobo, Iron Butt, Moneyball, Peanuts, Ringwald, Roadhouse, Sidekick, Skitch, Sunburn, Sunshine, The Count, Threeskin, Vila, WuzntMe
      AO: Hill City

      Conditions

      Cloudy. 53 degrees. High Humidity.  Rain back in the forecast.

      The Disclaimer

      Disclaimed appropriately.


      COP

      Pax partnered up for a future Dora at Mt. Midoriyama.  Due to “the crick done rose”, we had to get our rocks early and tote them to the Great Hall.
      Slow Mosey to Great Hall
      SSH x 14 IC
      Finkle Swings x 10 OYO (each leg)
      SSH x 14 IC
      Switch rocks and Mosey to Mt. Midoriyama

      The Thang

      The last time YHC Qed at Hill City, I failed to incorporate what makes the identity of Hill City: Mt. Midoriyama.  We will commence this portion with a little Heartbreak 1, 2, 3…
      Heartbreak 1, 2, 3,
      Dora’s more heartbreaking cousin. One partner runs to the top of the hill while the other is completing exercises.  Rinse and Repeat.
      100 – Merkins
      200 – Bent Over Rows
      300 – Flutter Kicks (4 – Count)
      We all agreed there might be some erosion issues at the Stairway to Seven, so we decided to help that out by leaving our rocks there.  We moseyed to the stage at Coolidge Park.
      Fire Drill
      Pax circle up and chop feet. One Pax yells fire.  All hit the ground, roll right, merkin, roll left, merkin, and back up chopping. Rinse and repeat until ALL Pax have yelled fire.
      Cotton Eyed Joe
      Start with SSH as the music is playing, when the banjo solo begins PAX complete Wide High Knees and continue this until the banjo solo ends, switch to Merkins when the woman sings.  Rinse and Repeat this process until the song ends.


      COT

      Two weeks ago my faith was severely shaken in both people (definitely happened before) and God.  The problem with this: it truly effected my life in a very negative way that Wednesday.
      I was so shaken, exhausted, and anxious that I chose not to teach Awana that night.  I felt it hypocritical to present the gospel with my faith shaken so much.  The devil and evil won that day!
      Well, life is not a sprint but a marathon.  Faith will be shaken (whatever your faith may be), but don’t let it be completely broken. Take that step back.  Call an F3 brother (that is what I did). Pray. Meditate.  Whatever it takes, find your way back to faithfulness or you will truly find yourself in a dark place.
      My challenge to you: Find your way back to the Third F!


      Moleskin

      Our FNG Splashed Merlot….that is all today


      News

      Jabooti’s Testimony — Friday, 03/01/2019 — Check announcement channel for additional details (Location: Jones Memorial United Methodist Church)
      2.0 (Kids) Day at the Landfill March 9th! 0700-0800!!

      Ducktales, Geek Squad, Mr. Clean (02/18)

      QIC: Co-Q (Ducktales, Geek Squad, and Mr. Clean)
      Date: 02/18/2019
      PAX: Milkman, She Shed, Truck Yeah, Ducktales, Geek Squad, Mr. Clean, FNG-Hasbro
      AO: The Huey

      Conditions

      Soggy Soddy Morning. The Delaware was flowing

      The Disclaimer

      Disclaimed.


      COP

      Mosey Lap
      SSH X16 IC
      Knee Pulls x16 IC
      Windmills x16 IC
      SSH x16 IC

      The Thang

      Inspired by Washington, Lincoln (COP — 16 reps), and Adams (Uncle to my great-grandmother)
      WASHINGTON
      Supply Line Across the Delaware  — 3 Pax on one side threw rucks with supplies in them to 4 Pax on the other side for an indicated amount of time.

      ADAMS

      Aiken legs (10 squats, 10 bench jumps, 10 lunges) — Rinse and Repeat
      Dips x 16 IC — Rinse & Repeat
      Arm Yourself with 21 Guns — (high curls, low curls, full curls) – 2 sets of 21
      Mosey (extended) 
      Six Pack — (Much like 11’s) 5 Merkins to 1 Bent Over Row. Increments and Decrements each time. 

      Baton Passed to Ducktales

      Inspired by The start of the Navy SEALS when JFK was starting to campaign for the highest office. Seal crawls in the water (like a seal) from shack to towers
      Seal jacks IC
      Mosey to big flag circle up
      In a space race we built stronger moon men with body builders IC
      Seal claps IC
      The chatter was strong so we Indian ran around track.
      Derkins IC
      Bear crawls
      Crawl bears
      Incline Merkins IC
      Partner carries moon walks- we took one small step for the PAX. We switched partners and truck yeah carried the plus 50 Lb of me with giant steps back.
      My Q ending before it’s time in the grassy knowl, D.R. GeekSquad sniped me to Q the remainder of the POTUS Day post 🚁💪

      REAGAN

      In 1983 Ronald Reagan wrote a story about his fitness routine in Parade magazine. This was not his routine, but inspired by his name.  All Exercises were IC except for ABCs being OYO.
      R – Raccoon Crawls around the picnic tables next to plenty of trashcans. A reference to the movie Great Outdoors was made.
      O – outlaws – spell letter o with legs 10ct right, then left
      N -Nolan Ryan – side plank with arm cradling under (like you have a guy in a headlock punching him) 10 each arm.
      A – Arm Circles – front, then back  x 20 both
      L -LBCs  x 20
      D – Dying cockroach – x 16
      R – Run lap around the track
      E – E2k – aka pretzels  10 each leg
      A- AL butt kickers  x 20
      G – Guantanamo – wave – feet throws- 1 complete circle.
      A – ABCs-alphabet legs  OYO
      N – Never Cross Dolly Parton’s x 15
      Ended our last minute with pickle pounders while listening to Let’s Get it On – Marvin Gaye.


      COT

      Mr Clean — The sign of a true wise man comes with the ability ability of discernment or taking one’s knowledge and using it to make a sound decision. I gave an example of my extremely intelligent Autistic student, while filled with a ridiculous amounts of knowledge, is almost crippled with fear when a “WHY” question is posed due to the reasoning and discernment skills required to answer such a question.  CHALLENGE: Be the man who discerns, be the man who does not outsmart his common sense.


      Moleskin

      Duck- I was awoke with a clatter of Wíll the 2.0 at 04:00 and was ready to Post, AYE! Started rocking out to “the presidents of the United States” and unloaded rocks on the north shore of the Delaware. Mr. Clean was sooo Qed up that he through a boulder into the Delaware River! He may have a future with TVA as a dam builder. She shed is hilarious, great being the 6 and hanging with HasBro the newest theHuey HIM. As always Geek brought the beats and as I was driving to go work almost nude, I noticed Geek, Clean, and HasBro rucking and HasBro was rucking the speaker 🚁💪😎
      GeekSquad – In no particular order…
      During raccoon crawls the question was asked, “you know what hot dogs are made of?”
      Pickle Pounders while listening to Marvin Gaye of course prompted the reminder to maintain eye contact.
      we skipped ahead in song history and then back to keep the USA theme going and said it must have been due to one of the best 80s movies ever made, Back to the Future.
      Finally, “isn’t it ironic that Reagan was known for tearing down a wall, while Trump is trying to build one!”
      End of Report (E.R)


      News

      VQ of Goose tomorrow at Hillcity

      Love Wins!

      QIC: Mr. Clean
      Date: 02/07/2019
      PAX: Ducktales, Geek Squad, Magnum, Prosciutto, Radiohead, She Shed, Whittler
      AO: The Huey

      Conditions

      68 degrees. Humid.  Sweat began during the disclaimer.

      The Disclaimer

      Disclaimed.


      COP

      SSH x12 IC
      Bean Pickers x12 IC
      BAC x12 IC
      Reverse x12 IC
      Moroccan Night Clubs x12 IC
      SSH x12 IC
      Imperial Walkers x12 IC
      Plank x12 IC
      Fire Hydrants x12 IC
      SSH x12 IC
       

      The Thang

      I love to develop themes for workouts.  I love a good station workout.  I am clearly a magnet for mumblechatter (can’t beat it join it).  I love to see people laugh (even at my expense).  With all of that in mind, we commenced our stations.  On this day…
      Shania Twain released “The Woman in Me Album” 
      Whitney Houston won a major award for her music.
      Laura Ingalls Wilder was born.
      The 11th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified (more on that later)
      Planned workout yesterday…so we did 12 reps of everything in the warm-up (2 x 6 = 12)
      Crossing the Prairie (In Honor of Laura)
      Partner one runs across the prairie to their station, completes 25 reps and returns. Partner 2 holds glutes bridge. Flapjack. Each partner completes 50 reps total.
      Tricep Extensions 50
      Clean and Press 50
      Bent Over Rows 50
      Incline Merkins 50
      Swing Set Pulls 50
      Dips 50
      Squats 50
      Curls 50
      Shoulder Press 50
      Derkins 50
      Hold Plank/Al Gore Till everyone is complete
      SSH x38 IV


      COT

      Today, we did a rotation station to music, and this in and of itself, is not out of the ordinary for me.  However, rather than complete AMRAP stations, we had a set number of reps.  Also, rather than the “typical” workout music, we played Whitney Houston and Shania Twain. Explanation…significant events for these people happened on this day. 
      Now, the 11th Amendment: This established the Electoral College, the College has 538 delegates, 500 total reps among the stations plus 38 Side Straddle Hops, and you guessed it, the number to represent the college.
      All this seems crazy, the music was funny and very weird to the walkers, but it was ALL part of a well laid plan.  Nobody really knew the plan, and we often do not know the plan, but if we care about the other men of F3 and those leading, then we will do our absolute best to trust in their plans.  If a man is a true leader, then his plan is simply to help others and foster more leaders.


      Moleskin

      I frankly do not know where to go with this. So many, “you had to be there moments”.
      Thankfully, Radiohead is not a “Creep” at all and is considerate of the neighbors; because YHC definitely isn’t when he blasts some Whitney!!
      Someone’s basement is collapsing…we had the support poles at the Huey
      More people sang along this morning than they did yesterday at the Lion’s Den
      Gloves were NOT optional and neither were updated tetanus shots.
      I truly wish I could share this experience in words but…..you just had to be there


      News

       

      Fairness, Kindness, and an FNG

      QIC: Mr. Clean
      Date: 01/21/2019
      PAX: Ducktales, FNG-Dundee, Hector, Milkman
      AO: The Huey

      Conditions

      18 degrees. Felt like 7 degrees (on the parts of the body that weren’t numb). Clear skies. Frozen tundra.

      The Disclaimer

      F3 Nation, Inc. (“F3″) is a peer-led, zero-cost non-profit workout group. F3 makes no representations with regard to the skill level of workout leaders, the safety of the exercises performed during workouts or the hazardousness of the premises upon which workouts are conducted. The men who lead F3 workouts are not paid to do so and no representations of any kind are made by F3 about their skill level. The premises upon which F3 workouts are conducted are not owned or maintained by F3. F3 makes no representations of any kind regarding their safety. Although F3 workouts vary widely in intensity, all F3 workouts tend to be rigorous and are undertaken upon uneven ground during periods of limited visibility. Therefore, there are certain dangers inherent in participating in an F3 workout. Participants must be 18 or older and are assumed to have made their own reasonable decision as to whether they should so participate. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a father or male legal guardian. F3 disclaims any and all responsibility for any individual’s decision to participate in an F3 workout. By participating in an F3 workout, an individual assumes the risks inherent in doing so. This Disclaimer and Notice is made by F3 on its own behalf and on the behalf and for the benefit of any person leading an F3 workout and/or otherwise acting for the benefit of F3.


      COP

      SSH x 12 IC

      Cherry Pickers x 12 IC

      BAC x 12 IC

      Reverse BAC x 12 IC

      Moroccan Night Club x 12 IC

      Prosciutto’s Gold Chain x 12 IC

      Shoulder Press x 12  IC

      Butterflies x 12 IC

      Finkle Swing x 12 OYO

      SSH x 12 IC

      The Thang

      We had an FNG, some guys with Circumsacks, and it was 18 degrees. That being said, the beatdown still commenced but with some audibles.

      Dora 1-2-3

      Run to bench. Complete 10 Dips. Return.

      100 – Ruck Shoulder Presses

      200 – Ruck Squats

      300 – LBCs

      Tammy Wynette — Glute Bridge

      Pax 1 Completes 15 Upright Rows. Pax 2 Holds Glute Bridge. FlapJack. Rinse and Repeat x 5

      MOM


      COT

      Appropriately, I taught a lesson in Sunday School regarding man’s design created in the image of God. Since we are made in the image of God, Life is extremely precious; thus, judgement by God for taking another life is swift and severe.

      When we moved to a new covenant, we were given a Savior, but we are held to an even higher standard as to the way we treat people. Jesus said (paraphrasing), “You (ALL people) were made in God’s image, and each person should be treated as such; so then, we must avoid calling our fellow man “stupid and/or fool” but even further, we must avoid judging others especially for those reasons which are superficial or vanity related.” As we celebrate MLK Jr. Day today, let us remember we are ALL made in the image of God and we should treat each other as such.


      Moleskin

      Our FNG has been bitten by a snake before.
      Anything else really needed more than the above stated item??


      News

      February 2, 2019 — CSAUP/F3 Cherokee convergence
       

      Congrats, OHMS!

      QIC: Mr. Clean
      Date: 01/16/2019
      PAX: Candu, Fissure, Geek Squad, Goose, Loan Shark, Magnum, Prosciutto, She Shed, Threeskin, U-Turn, Whittler
      AO: Lion’s Den

      Conditions

      32 degrees. Not as cold as F3 Chicago.

      The Disclaimer

      F3 Nation, Inc. (“F3″) is a peer-led, zero-cost non-profit workout group. F3 makes no representations with regard to the skill level of workout leaders, the safety of the exercises performed during workouts or the hazardousness of the premises upon which workouts are conducted. The men who lead F3 workouts are not paid to do so and no representations of any kind are made by F3 about their skill level. The premises upon which F3 workouts are conducted are not owned or maintained by F3. F3 makes no representations of any kind regarding their safety. Although F3 workouts vary widely in intensity, all F3 workouts tend to be rigorous and are undertaken upon uneven ground during periods of limited visibility. Therefore, there are certain dangers inherent in participating in an F3 workout. Participants must be 18 or older and are assumed to have made their own reasonable decision as to whether they should so participate. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a father or male legal guardian. F3 disclaims any and all responsibility for any individual’s decision to participate in an F3 workout. By participating in an F3 workout, an individual assumes the risks inherent in doing so. This Disclaimer and Notice is made by F3 on its own behalf and on the behalf and for the benefit of any person leading an F3 workout and/or otherwise acting for the benefit of F3.


      COP

      SSH x 15 IC
      Imperial Walkers x 15 IC
      Windmills x 15 IC
      SSH x 15 IC
      Mosey to Middle School parking lot (Office End)
      Little Baby Arm Circles x 15 IC then reverse
      Shoulder Press x 15 IC
      Seal Claps x 15 IC
      Prosciutto’s Gold Chain x 15 IC (Prosciutto led)
      Cherry Pickers x 15 IC
      Mosey to Middle School Parking (between gym and office)
      Squats x 15 IC
      Monkey Humpers x 15 IC
      Flutterkicks x 15 IC

      The Thang

      A fellow PAX and dear friend of YHC who discussed, almost daily, the growth of The Griff and the changing from The Griff to the Lion’s Den welcomed his first 2.0 into this crazy world.  He has stuck with the growth of the Lion’s Den! He deserves to be honored, so we did just that! Congrats Ohms!
      1) BIG HILL RUN
      2nd Light – wave of merkins; 4th Light – wave of squats; and 6th light – seal/overhead clap wave
      2) Partner Work
      Round 1: O
      Overhead Press/ SSH; complete 50 reps each PAX
      Round 2: H
      Heavy Gas Pumps/Downhill skis; complete 50 reps each PAX
      Round 3: M
      Monkey Humpers/ SSH; complete 50 reps each PAX
      Round 4: S
      Six Pack Curls w/rock/ Squats 72 reps each Pax (think Colt 45 in exercise Lexicon) — Ohms loves a good quality six pack…
      Bent Over Rows/ SSH; complete 50 reps each PAX
      Overhead Extensions/SSH; complete 50 reps each PAX
      Your choice/Downhill skills; complete 50 reps each PAX


      COT

      Throughout today’s beatdown, the Mumblechatter reached typical Lion’s Den levels! YHC heard it put later in the day as this “it has become a tight knit group of guys that are more like close friends doing a workout together and they really enjoy it”.  Well, this is exactly what YHC wants to hear from these workouts; because, we are supposed to be building relationships such as that…
      Unfortunately, lost in the Mumblechatter was solid communication.  As leaders we must effectively communicate. As a leader, it is not the listening parties responsibility to actively listen or understand correctly.  As a leader, we must find the correct way to present information; so that, the listener can understand the point. When these are combined, we have true communication.  My challenge to the Pax this morning was to do just that: communicate. Empathy, listening and responding, checking tone, checking body language, speaking meekly, or using assertiveness.  Whatever the “block” is in the communication: be the leader that recognizes it, admits it, attempts to correct it, and enrich the lives around you.


      Moleskin

      We learned about a three way…(yep you had to be there)
      There is a very good reason why YHC teaches Special Ed. (ask Prosciutto)
      We love acronyms in F3.
      If you don’t understand the Q, ask Whittler and Fissure…they might be paying attention
      Fissure is still wondering where the heck Dora is and why she is coming to an all men’s workout group.
      Prosciutto’s Gold Chain was as shiny and prevalent as ever.
      Math at 0600 is hard.
      YHC will read the disclaimer from this point forward.


      News

      Ringwald 01/17/2019
      Rucking and Running 01/18/2019
      Landfill Gameday!! 01/19/2019
      Rug Doctor 01/19/2019 (The Battery)
       

      Christmas Vacation

      QIC: Mr. Clean
      Date: 12/24/2018
      PAX: Ducktales, Radiohead, Whittler
      AO: Huey

      Conditions

      31 degrees. Partly Cloudy.

      The Disclaimer

      Successfully given.


      COP
      SSH x20 IC
      Imperial Walkers x10 IC
      The following x10 IC (No Recover)
      BAC
      Reverse
      Moroccan Night Club
      Overhead Claps
      Butterflies
      Seal Claps
      Shoulder Press
      Downhill Skiers x10 IC
      High Knees x10 IC

      The Thang

      Well, YHC thought about this workout, had so many things planned in my head, played with ideas of themes, and added an extra 15 mins to get it all in. Ironically, as we move into CHRISTmas, the Lord had other plans for my plans.

      Tortoise and Hare

      PAX 1 – Rucks at a fast walk
      PAX 2 – Completed an exercise
      Exercises were as follows in increments of 20 for a total of 200 per team
      Curls
      Merkins
      Upright Rows

      Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

      5 Merkins IC
      Two Light Poles Forward
      5 Squats IC
      Rinse and repeat with Increase 1 squat and decrease 1 Merkin
      MOM


      COT
      Today turned into a bit of a year in review workout with YHC completing parts of my favorite Huey workouts.
      Wisdom — Remember Steps Back happen especially caught up in the “traditions” of the season, but remember we can always take two forward if we focus on the true reason of the season.


      Moleskin
      Math is hard
      Whittler is much like a hair stylist.
      Kissing was discussed…