Happy Birthday, Smackdown. Welcome Recycle!

QIC:  Whittler, Prosciutto, Recycle

Date: 09/10/2020

PAX: Ashley Madison, Burrito, Coypu, Gusher, Hambone, Holy Kiss, Joanna, Laces Out, Old School, Pediasure, Pomade, Pound Dog, Prosciutto, Red Raider, Truck Stop, Whittler

AO: Smackdown


Conditions

And here’s Gusher for the report…

**Looks at Gusher who is obviously assessing the conditions…


COP

Whittler: Mosey around athletic club from the back just the way Whittler loves it.

SSH x 25
Imperial Walkers x 15
Arm Circles x 15
Ray Lewis x 15
SSH x 25

Mosey to front of athletic club in full view of the cardio crew through the windows
Monkey Humpers x 15
3rd Graders x 15

Mosey back to track
Box jump suicides x 3 rounds

Mosey


The Thang


Hand off to Prosciutto
1 minute high knees
1 minute mountain climber
1 minute high plank

Split the group in two by threve’s (3 and 5); two single file lines standing in endzone and looking down the field
Bear Crawl Merkin Indigenous Peoples Format
Pax at the back of line bear crawl sprints to front of line while all other pax hold plank

When bear crawl man reaches front of line, he calls ‘Down’ for the whole line to perform a single (proper) merkin

1 Round of this

Circle Burp & SSH

Everyone starts by SSH’ing. Every pax gets a chance to call ‘Down’. When we reach end of line

1 more round of the Bear Crawl Merkin Indigenous Peoples Format

Hand off to Recycle

Burpee EMOM Dora

PAX pair up in groups of three in pairs.

When EMOM timer starts, one PAX counts reps, second PAX completes as many burpees as he can in one minute. Swap when timer goes off.

200 Big Boi Situps
400 American Hammers single count
400 Flutter Kicks single count

TIME


COT

On this day last year, Smackdown was launched and a new standard was set across Chattanooga and all the lands; a beautiful scene overlooking the valleys and rivers.

It was then, as it was today, a superb morning filled with cool mountainous air, fresh dew landscape and a willing group of able-bodied gentlemen to assume the challenge of starting anew as had been done previously (albeit, at lower altitudes).

Questions abound, will the thin air make us weak? Will it help?

Are we men on high? or high on men?

With the expensive homes within earshot, are people up here really interested in “free”?

Can we justify adding a second day right in middle of iron pax?

We had 3 FNGs that day, will they return?

Fast forward one year later, so much has happened. So much growth. So so so much growth. A Saturday added, a pandemic resurgence. Men responded in ways unimaginable.

One man set himself apart from the rest, accepted his next challenge and calling. He stepped up and began to make it his own, without being formally asked. He was the clear choice without having been chosen.
He made himself the only choice. High impact men are expected to act in this way.

I say all that to say this – it is with great pleasure and excitement that Whittler and I step aside and hand-off the Smackdown AOQ to Recycle (Gray Ramsey) and look forward to where it goes from here!


Moleskin

  • Even in his absence, Naked Gun heaves were imitated and honored numerous times; by the one guy that you would expect to imitate them. You’ve made a mark on all of us. Thank you.
  • If your q instructions go further than a sentence or two, Pax begin to grumble and lose focus… Burrito will taunt you mercilessly.
  • The indigenous people bear crawl will make men ornery; worth it every time.


News

9/14 #Convoy kickoff Monday – 0530 at Signal Mountain High School

9/15 Pound Dog Rest Day™ at #smackdown

9/17 IronPAX Week 3 at #smackdown


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    Trill speak

    QIC:  Whittler

    Date: 03/09/2020

    PAX: Hasbro, U-turn, Threeskin, Fissure, Mr. Clean, Geek Squad, Radiohead, Cable cutter, Band Camp, Lugnut

    AO: The Huey


    Conditions

    Cooler than expected and remarkably quiet


    COP

    Warm up lap with a stop for 40 merkins then wind up in the back parking lot

    Windmill x 10

    Third grade x 10

    Willie mays Hays x 10

    Calf stretch x 10

    SSH x 20

    Arm circles x 10

    Seal clap x 10

    Randy x 10

    Plank x 15

    Plank Jack x 10

    Shoulder taps x 10

    SSH x 25

    Imperial Walkers x 15


    The Thang


    Case of the Mondays
    Start at one median with 1 rep, then run to the other side and do 5 reps of another exercise and run back. Do this for 8 rounds, increasing reps by 1 and 5 respectively.

    Burpee x 1, LBC x 5

    Burpee x2, LBC x 10

    Etc until Burpee x 8 and LBC x 40

    Lunge walk suicides with squats every other line x 10 lines

    Mosey to pavilion

    Dips x 10

    Thrusters x 10

    Incline merkins x 10

    Decline Merkins x 10

    Lunge walk back to lot

    Mary

    Pickle Rounder circle x 4 rounds

    Freddie Mercury x 10

    Pretzel x 10

    Heel touch x 10


    COT

    Significance

    This word means different things to different people. How do you define significance for your life? We often seek significance in the wrong thing such as fame, possessions, money, worldly accomplishments, power, etc. These are all fleeting things. At the day of the day, we shouldn’t define significance by what we have or what we have accomplished. My goal is to define my significance based on my relationship with Christ. I’m not perfect and I haven’t yet achieved that but my goal every day is to give up the rat race and find my significance in the love I have for Jesus Christ.


    Moleskin

    Hasbro was injured but powered through. T claps

    It was very quiet without Burrito and Ducktales there

    There was some trill work done

    Duck showed up at the end with coffee despite his hamburger feet and me failing to come through on a Kenyan foot transplant


    News

    Zack Attack this Saturday – see Duck for deets

    3rd F tomorrow – give your new socks to Fissure


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      Super Tuesday (on a Thursday)

      QIC:  Whittler

      Date: 03/05/2020

      PAX: Gusher, The Count, Prosciutto, Blindside, Sidekick, Pediasure, FNG-Recycle, FNG-Hambone, Laces Out, Burrito, Sally, Gecko, Friar Tuck

      AO: Smackdown


      Conditions

      Pleasant


      COP

      Plank Jack

      Mountain Climber

      Arm Circles

      Seal claps

      Randys

      3rd grade exercises

      Willie Mays Hays


      The Thang

      Originally intended for Super Tuesday (thus the political themes)
      Dirty MacDeuce
      We had a playlist with more than 2 songs and each time “Cotton Eye Joe” played, we were to stop and do the Cotton Eye Joe for 3 minutes and 14 seconds

      Round 1

      Wide Merkin x 12 (4 count)

      Iron Mike (Bloomberg) x 12

      (Elizabeth) War(ren) Hammers x 12

      Run across field and Bernie Sanders back after 3 exercises were done. Rinse and repeat for 4 rounds total

      Round 2 – Choose a Running Mate

      Running mate Merkins x 12

      Victory jump squats x 12

      Big boy situp slaps x 12

      Run across field and Bernie back after each of the 3 exercises for 4 rounds total

      Mary

      Alphabet Circle

      Pickle pointer circle


      COT

      “Fundamentally, therefore, any man can, even under such circumstances, decide what shall become of him, both mentally and spiritually.” Victor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning

      Our spiritual freedom is what makes life meaningful and purposeful. It’s the one thing that can’t be taken from us. This was written by a Jewish psychiatrist while imprisoned in a concentration camp. Despite living in deplorable conditions, the man chose how to respond to this hardship: he chose his path because no one could take away his spiritual freedom.


      Moleskin

      The peanut gallery decided they didn’t enjoy my monotonous delivery and personality. To each their own.


      News

      3rd F on Tuesdays


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        ROBERT JEAN WHITTLER III His Royal Highness (Smackdown – 01/30)

        QIC:  Whittler

        Date: 1/30/2020

        PAX: Prosciutto, Pomade, Laces Out, Gusher, Burrito

        AO: Smackdown


        Conditions

        Burrito’s mom


        COP

        Warm up Merkin Mile – 4 laps, 25 merkins after each lap

        Request for arm circles was obliged after this


        The Thang


        Block DORA
        Partner up. Partner 1 does exercise with a block while partner 2 runs across the field, does exercise with DRP and runs back. Flap jack

        Round 1 – 100 thrusters, BB situps with DRP x 10 each time across the field

        Round 2 – 200 curls, flutter kicks with DRP x 10 each time across the field

        Round 3 – 300 Overhead presses, V ups x 10 each time across the field

        Cool down lap

        Mary

        LBC

        heel touch

        Freddie Mercury

        Pretzels

        Pickle pointer


        COT

        This whole week, the big story on TV has been Kobe Bryant and his unfortunate death. While I am not a Kobe fan, this has affected me more than I thought it might. I am generally a sports fan so I’m aware of Kobe’s distinguished career, but that’s not what got me. There are two things from his death that have stuck with me all week. The first is the power of redemption. The last real headline I remember Kobe making was when he was in trouble for rape and infidelity. Kobe took his medicine, made peace with his family, and seems to have found a relationship with God. Despite his shortcomings, he found redemption that is only available through our Heavenly Father. This should give all of us hope that if we are contrite and ask for forgiveness, it shall be ours.

        Second, and more impactful to me, was the relationship that Kobe had with his family, specifically his daughter Gigi. Kobe had been using a helicopter for many years to travel in Los Angeles. He did so because it allowed him to avoid traffic and spend more time at home with his family. He was able to have breakfast with his kids, get to practice and be home in time to pick his kids up. He made his time with his girls his priority. I can’t imagine the conversation between him and his daughter when that helicopter was going down. How tough was it to know that despite spending his whole life protecting that little girl, that he was powerless to protect her at that moment. To me, Kobe exemplified what a #girldad should be. At the end of the day, all the money, fame, and stature in the world didn’t matter. Spend time with your kids. Hug them each and every day. Get those priorities in order.


        Moleskin

        Burrito was surprisingly quiet. I’m not sure we heard any Nashville stories.


        News

        Something happening on 2/8.


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          Can’t Spell Hugely Without Huey

          QIC: Co-Q (Whittler and Fissure)

          Date: 01/06/2020

          PAX: Burrito, Ducktales, Hasbro, U-turn, Geek Squad, Band Camp, Milkman, Radiohead, Whittler, Fissure

          AO: Huey


          Conditions

          High 30s. Crisp. Stars out.


          COP

          Whittler on Q
          Mosey around track ~ halfway break off over the bridge to the back parking lot between the islands, circle up
          SSH x 20 IC
          Windmills x 10 IC
          3rd Grade Exercises x 10 IC
          WMH x 20 IC
          Alternating Shoulder Taps x 10 IC
          Plank Jacks x 10 IC
          Little Baby Arm Circles x 10 IC, Reverse x 10 IC
          Overhead press x 10 IC
          SSH x 20 IC


          The Thang

          Fissure on Q (workout comes via Threeskin q at RidgeCut with minor modifications, thanks Threeskin)

          Start at one island

          2 Burpee – Run across to other island
          2 Merkins – Flutterkick for 6, Walk back together

          2 Burpee – Run across
          2 Merkins – Run across
          4 Lunges IC – Run across
          4 Merkins – Flutterkick for 6, Walk back together

          2 Burpee – Run across
          2 Merkins – Run across
          4 Lunges IC – Run across
          4 Merkins – Run across
          6 Imperial Walkers IC – Run across
          6 Merkins – Flutterkick x 30 then Squat x 30 for 6, Walk back together

          2 Burpee – Run across
          2 Merkins – Run across
          4 Lunges IC – Run across
          4 Merkins – Run across
          6 Imperial Walkers IC – Run across
          6 Merkins – Run across
          8 Merkins – Run across
          8 Merkins – Flutterkick x 30 then Squat x 30 for 6, Walk back together

          2 Burpee – Run across
          2 Merkins – Run across
          4 Lunges IC – Run across
          4 Merkins – Run across
          6 Imperial Walkers IC – Run across
          6 Merkins – Run across
          8 Merkins – Run across
          8 Merkins – Run across
          10 Plank Jacks – Run across
          10 Merkins – Flutterkick x 30 then Squat x 30 for 6, Walk back together

          At this point we’ve spelled BLIMP and the pax were given a choice between that last round to make BLIMPS or a wildcard. Wildcard won, so:

          10 burpees, 10 squats IC
          9 burpees, 9 squats IC
          8 burpees, 8 squats IC
          7 burpees, 7 squats IC

          LOL jk we’re still doing that last round, so:

          2 Burpee – Run across
          2 Merkins – Run across
          4 Lunges IC – Run across
          4 Merkins – Run across
          6 Imperial Walkers IC – Run across
          6 Merkins – Run across
          8 Merkins – Run across
          8 Merkins – Run across
          And that’s all the time we had


          COT

          Our man Whittler begins a new gig at Erlanger in the trauma/ER department today. It’s a big change for him and his family, so we took the opportunity to lay hands on him and pray for what’s ahead.


          Moleskin

          Never a dull moment with Burrito is around to contribute to the mumble chatter. He took a tumble early on but didn’t let it slow him down. Something must’ve jumped up and bit him.

          The wildcard vote came down to Radiohead. He isn’t scared of anything and definitely not scared of getting better! I’d like to think we got Hugely better today.


          News

          Last chance to HC for The Gloomies! Check #announcements channel for details


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            Burrito Sings the 12 Days of Christmas

            QIC: Co-Q (Whittler & Prosciutto)

            Date: 12/12/2019

            PAX:Blindside, Burrito, Curd, Friar Tuck, Gusher, Holy Kiss, Laces Out (Respect), Newport, Prosciutto, Whittler

            AO: SMACkdown


            Conditions

            29 degrees and snow laying around still taunting us. More on the moon phase, later…


            COP

            Warm up lap commenced

            10 Imperial walkers, 1 8C BB

            20 3rd grade exercises, 10 IW, 2 8CBB

            30 arm circles, 20 TGE, 10 IW, 3 8CBB

            40 SSH


            The Thang

            It being December 12th, it made a little sense to just go with it; after each set, race around the bleachers and back to startex; Al Gore for six. Long Slow Squats were in cadence.
            12 Days of Christmas
            1 Worst Merkins Ever
            2 Pull Ups
            3 Donkey Kicks
            4 Mountain Climbers
            5 Long Slow Squats (even though Burrito insisted Deep Slow Squats)
            6 Burpees (aka “Boys of Burpin'” – aye, Burrito)
            7 Plank Jacks
            8 Flutter Kicks
            9 Carolina Dry Docks
            10 LBC
            11 Monkey Humpers
            12 Shoulder Taps


            COT

            Every December, my family and I read a chapter of Luke each night leading up to Christmas. Last night we were reading Luke chapter 9 and this jumped out to me. Luke 9: 57-62

            Following Jesus
            57 They were all going along the road. Someone said to Jesus, “I will follow you any place you go.” 58 Jesus answered, “The foxes have holes to live in. The birds have nests to live in. But the Son of Man has no place to rest his head.”59 Jesus said to another man, “Follow me!” But the man said, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”60 But Jesus said to him, “Let the people who are dead bury their own dead! You must go and tell about the kingdom of God.”61 Another man said, “I will follow you, Lord, but first let me go and say good-bye to my family.”62 Jesus said, “Anyone who begins to plow a field but keeps looking back is of no use in the kingdom of God.”


            Prosciutto Hot Take:

            Too often, we tend to put other things, worldy things, in front of what’s most important. The Christmas holiday, and the commercialization thereof, is such an aversion and disruptor to what we ought to be doing instead; focusing and serving your creator FIRST and above ALL things.


            Moleskin

            • There’s just something about 10 and Smackdown… Guys randomly drop-out willy nilly but we always end up scratching a 10 each Tues/Thurs; except sometimes.
            • Burrito has a great memory; kept us all on track by singing each of the exercises
            • About Burrito’s singing voice, “You have the voice of an angel. I mean, it’s like Fergie meets Jesus.” – Dale Doback
            • Whittler exiting stage right didn’t stop Burrito from telling Whittler Mom jokes; which was weird
            • Burrito loves staring deeply into his neighbors eyes during side planks – his unsuspecting neighbor (this time) was Gusher.
            • The moon was so bright this morning it looked like Burrito’s mom bent over showing her nekked backside

            News

            Clothing/Coat drive is ongoing through end of December
            Signal Mountain Social Services Social this weekend at Nolan
            The Point is having a Coffee House gathering this weekend


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              Burrito wore pants this time

              QIC: Whittler

              Date: 11/26/2019

              PAX: Burrito, Gusher, Kickback, Pomade, Holy KISS, Newport, FNG-Gecko

              AO: SMACKDOWN


              Conditions

              Starry


              COP

              Warm up lap

              Forward fold

              SSH

              Willie mays

              Arm circles

              Ray Lewis

              overhead clap

              seal clap

              SSH


              The Thang

              Indian Run warm up
              Burpee Mile

              10 burpee box jumps, dips, merkins

              Lap

              8 burpee box jumps, dips, merkins

              Lap

              6 burpee box jumps, dips, merkins

              Lap

              4 burpee box jumps, dips, merkins

              Lap

              we then paired up and headed to the shed. One partner did wall exercise while the other did another off the wall. All done to 10 count

              Wall plank with blocks

              Alternating shoulder taps

              Wall merkins with block

              Wall squat with block

              Squat with curl

              Squat with press

              MoM

              Flutter kick ring of fire

              Baby shark

              American hammer

              Hollywood


              COT

              This week is about being thankful. Instead of focusing on what we don’t have, let’s try to focus on what we do have.

              Prayers for Prosciutto and his mother


              Moleskin

              Apparently I’m not friendly enough in the morning and don’t talk to strangers enough

              Trust me, I’m ok.

              Burrito gets the award for best encourager today


              News

              Turkey day convergence at Hill City


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                Burrito didn’t wear shorts

                QIC: Whittler

                Date: 11/14/2019

                PAX: Prosciutto, Money Ball, Blindside, Shredder, Gusher, Burrito, Kickback, Bumblebee, Geyser, Newport, Holy Kiss

                AO: Smackdown


                Conditions

                Cool and dry


                COP

                We began with the merkin mile – 40 merkins, one lap, 30 Imperial Walkers, lap, 20 windmills, lap, 10 burpees, lap


                The Thang

                To the field…
                4 corners
                Corner 1 – 10 V ups

                Merkin roll

                Corner 2 – 10 V ups, 20 merkins

                Run

                Corner 3 – 10 V ups, 20 merkins, 30 Froggy Squats

                Merkin roll

                Corner 4 – 10 V ups, 20 merkins, 30 Froggy Squats, 40 SSH

                Run

                Back down

                40,30,20,10

                lunge walk

                30, 20, 10

                run

                20, 10

                lunge walk

                10 LBCs

                Bleacher work

                Alternating arms, lunge jumps, dips x 10 each ( 2 rounds)

                Mary

                Freddie Mercury

                Heel touch

                Pickle pointer

                LBCs

                Plank


                COT

                “But life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus-the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.” Acts 20:24


                Moleskin

                Lots of discussion about Burrito not wearing any shorts or pants over his tights. Seemed like it was cold outside. But apparently that’s not what our moms said…


                News

                November 16th convergence at Brainerd Baptist

                Thanksgiving Day convergence at HC 5:30-6:30


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                  Chinese Water Torture

                  QIC: Whittler

                  Date: 10/31/2019

                  PAX: Laces Out, Prosciutto, Gusher, Pomade, Bumblebee, Doubtfire

                  AO: Smackdown


                  Conditions

                  Pouring down rain


                  COP

                  Mosey lap with 2, 4, 6, and 8 burpees

                  SSH x 31

                  Forward fold

                  Willie Mays Hays

                  Arm circles

                  Overhead Press

                  SSH


                  The Thang


                  Trick or Treat
                  There was a bucket of candy containing various types of candy that correlated with a certain exercise. We each drew one piece of candy and did 31 reps of said exercise. 200 meter run in between each turn

                  Milky Way – Merkin

                  Snicker – Pumpkin Smashers (V-ups)

                  Twix – Lunges

                  3 Musketeers – LBCs

                  Laffy Taffy

                  • Purple – 100 meters
                  • Yellow – 400 meters
                  • Red – 200 meters
                  • Green – 300 meters

                  Repeated for 2 rounds

                  Bleacher work

                  Alternating arms

                  Step up x 10

                  Dips

                  Step up x 10

                  Incline merkins

                  Step up x 10

                  Mary

                  Freddie Mercury

                  Pickle Pointers

                  Pickle Pounders

                  Heel touches

                  LBCs


                  COT

                  Nobody likes doing hard stuff but being out in the terrible weather sure is easier with your F3 brothers. I didn’t want to get up this morning. However, I knew that my brothers were going to be there to embrace the suck with me. Sometimes we have to do things that we don’t want to do but we have to make the choice to persevere and get better.


                  Moleskin

                  The pouring rain did not lend itself to much MC.


                  News

                  Convergence 11/16

                  Turkey Day Convergence – site TBD?


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                    I’ll have my butler get right on that

                    QIC: Whittler

                    Date: 10/03/2019

                    PAX: Prosciutto, Laces Out, Burrito, Gusher, Cottontail, Newport

                    AO: Smackdown


                    Conditions

                    Starry with a hint of BBQ in the air


                    COP

                    Headed to the track

                    Forty merkins OYO to start

                    Mosey warm up, stopping each 200m to do SSH, windmills, Imperial walkers, and seal claps in increasing increments of 5. Started with 5, 10, 15, then 20 of each to finish.

                    The Thang

                    Normally referred to as the tortoise and the Hare, we decided the mountain warranted a more appropriate name
                    The Butler and the Master

                    Team up and grab a coupon

                    Burpees x 10 per round (60 total per team)

                    Froggy squats x 20 per round (120 total)

                    LBC x 30 per round (180 total)

                    Mary

                    Ring of fire for 3 rpunds

                    Hollywoods  x 10 per side

                    Pickle pointer x 10


                    COT

                    I shared a recent quote I saw on the twitter that said “Your best friend is he who brings out the best in you.” If we do our best to follow that objective, we will help a lot of people. If each of us has the goal of getting the best out of just one man during each workout, we will all be better for it.

                    Moleskin

                    We began the morning with Pro giving us a dissertation on the purpose of T and A (tonsils and adenoids, or T and A like we call them in the Biz)

                    Burrito was close to being the funniest guy in the room. But definitely the most encouraging today. Mad props

                    Lots of thoughts and prayers for Prosciutto and his son.

                    News

                    F3 dads day in October most likely


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