Route 66 BearPee

20180619
Q -Sharkbait
Pax- P2

Warmup
SSH 20 IC
Imperial Walkers 20
Hill Billie 20
Abe Vigoda 20
Sumo Squat 20
Walking Plank 10
Morracan Nightclubs 30 IC

The Thang
Route 66 with Bear Crawl between Burpees

If you are pained by any external thing, it is not this thing that disturbs you, but your own judgment about it. And it is in your power to wipe out this judgment now.
– Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

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SHELDON COOPER – NOT ON A HILL!

06/19/2018

AO -Milton, De.

PAX – Chappie, Toy Soldier, Summit, Vanilla, Waterfall, & Fireplex

QIC – Fireplex

Warm up

SSH – 25 IC

Cherry Pickers – 25 IC

Bolt 45’s IC (4 Count) – 15 squats to halfway down.  15 squats halfway to full down.  15 full squats.

Windmills – 25 IC

Inch worms  – Approx. 70 ‘(7 Parking Spaces)

Bear Crawls – Approx. 70’ (7 parking Spaces)

The Thang

The Sheldon Cooper – Not On a Hill! –  We did not mosey to “Oh Hill No” to complete the Thang as was originally planned.  Q will save that one for a Saturday or for a much cooler morning.  Complete 10 Burpees, 10 Squats, 10 Merkins & 10 Big Boys.  Run around the AO (Capri Lap that measures by Google Earth at .26 miles) and complete 9 Burpees, 9 Squats, 9 Merkins, & 9 Big Boys.  Run Capri Lap after each set.  Descending until reaching 5 of each exercise as time was not in our favor to descend all the way to 1 of each exercise.  79o and very humid conditions at 5:15 a.m. worked against all HIM.

F3 Message 

Q shared some personal reflections on Father’s Day.  The focus placed on positive influences of a Father that instilled a gift of work ethic that included follow through on commitments and obligations.  I am forever grateful for that gift.

Q shared excerpts from a word found online from the Everyday Christian published in 2009 by Chuck Mason .  The full message as posted by Mr. Mason appears below.

“In Numbers chapters 28-30, Moses prepares the Israelites to enter the promised land by reviewing God’s rules on offerings, sacrifices, celebrations and vows. Moses is going to die and Joshua has been appointed to take over. So the generation has changed, the leadership is about to change, but the ways of God never change. Isn’t that refreshing? When God says something, He means it. He is faithful and true to His word; He can be counted on.

Unfortunately that isn’t always true for you and me. Numbers 30:1-2 says “This is what the LORD commands: When a man makes a vow to the LORD or takes an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word but must do everything he said.”

Our words are important to God. When we make a commitment to someone we should keep it. He takes our promises to others and to Himself very seriously (whether we do or not). Let’s face it, we all have good intentions, but many times we don’t follow through on them.

Jesus spoke about this as well in Matthew 5:34-37: “But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.”

This is a scripture I have used over and over again with my daughters. The first time it came up was when I overheard them in the back of the van doing a “pinky promise”. This verse came to mind and I explained to them that Jesus wants us to be so honest and careful with our words that any kind of “special promise” is unnecessary. The other important parenting application of these words from our Savior is that when Mom or Dad says “no”, we mean “no” so there is no need to ask again. It is easy to see that breaking a commitment to do something you said you would do is wrong, but sometimes a little less obvious when it is applied in the other direction. When we say “no” and then later give in, we are sinning according to this scripture. In order to properly model this biblical principal to our kids we must allow our “no” to mean “no”. Eventually they will understand that asking again and again is of no profit.

Too many times in our culture, our promise is like saying “unless something better comes along.” This command of the Lord says we should not break our word, period. We may very well change our mind about something, but we still do not break our word. I once heard a male celebrity say of his wife: “We’ll stay together as long as things are good.” You may have guessed–they are divorced today.

Whether we are joining a team, an activity or a class, God expects us to fulfill our obligations. Volunteer work, job, church, marriage, home mortgage, etc., we should live up to our word. In many circles today, the breaking of an oath is just standard business practice–but before God, it is simply sin.

Because God takes our vows so seriously, sometimes it is better not to make a vow. Ecclesiastes 5:5 says, “It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it.”
This passage goes on to say “do not let your mouth lead you into sin”. We need to carefully consider our words and the commitments we make for ourselves and for our family. Vowing is voluntary and should stay in line with what pleases God. We need God’s direction in making vows. Take some time, don’t answer someone rashly, seek the Lord’s best and His wisdom before making a decision.

If you find yourself breaking commitments you’ve made on a regular basis, it may be that you are overcommitting yourself to begin with. Too many times we think everything looks good, there are so many opportunities for “good” things, activities and social events and we want to do them all, but it is not feasible or realistic for us or for our families. We must be discerning, prayerful, cautious about how we commit ourselves and our family. We need room in our days, our weeks and our lives. If the only speed in your life is “rush”, this can be a sure sign of overcommitment.

So, what about you? How does the Lord want you to apply this scripture? Ask yourself these questions:

Can I be trusted?

Am I known for my integrity?

Does my “yes” mean “yes” and my “no” mean “no”?

Think of the last 3 obligations you made. Did you completely fulfill them?

What am I teaching my kids regarding commitments? From my example and from what I require of them with their commitments?”

Count-O-Rama, Name-O-Rama, and the Circle of Trust.  Prayers specifically for the Pedrick Family, Jones family, Aaron, Stealth & Toy Soldier.  Please keep all our HIM in your thoughts and prayers.

Respectfully Submitted,

Fireplex

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Post-Watch Workout

A classic go-to, this workout is what YHC would squeeze in after watch on the submarine. It is a ladder and can be tailored to the amount of time available, which varied under the sea.

Q: Quartermaster
Pax: Gipper

Mosey to the lower lot and up the hill to the Grand Ol’ Flag
– 10 x Merkins for ‘Merica (USA count, of course)

Continue mosey around the point, taking in the view, and to the playground by the upper lot.

Warm-o-rama
– 10 x Don Qs
– 10 x Imperial Walkers
– 10 x Donkey Kicks

The Thang
– Big Boy Situps (start with 3 and increase/decrease by 3 up/down the ladder)
– 2-Count Merkins (start with 5 and increase/decrease by 5 up/down the ladder)
– 4-Count Squats (start with 5 and increase/decrease by 5 up/down the ladder)
– Pull-up (start with 1 and increase/decrease by 1 up/down the ladder)
– 1 Minute Plank
– Repeat (4 rungs up and then back down)
– Mosey to the rock wall in the lower lot and grab a 10 rep rock
– 10 x 4-count low half curls
– 10 x 4-count high half curls
– 10 x 4-count full curls
– 10 x 4-count shoulder presses
– 10 x 4-count skull crushers
– 10 x 4-count chest presses
– 10 x 4-count Rubekan Twists

Mary-go-back-and-forth
– 20 x Freddy Mercuries
– 20 x WWII Situps
– 20 x Flutter Kicks
– 30 second side planks each side

Mosey back to VFW parking lot

BOM/COT

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Jack Webb2.0 plus some

Another  Beautiful Saturday morning where  seven high impact men separated themselves and did what HIM do best.
Warm up – in cadence
SSH – 30
Cherry picker- 20
Merkins- 10
SSH- 15
Cherry picker – 10
Merkins -5
Todays Separator – 
Mosey to park by church –
only coupons this morning were 10 cones placed approx 10 yards apart
Suicides jack Webbs.
Sprint to cone 1 for 1 Merkin/ 4 overhead claps, sprint back.
Continue up to 10th cone – finishing with 10 merkins , 40 overhead claps
10 count
Lt Dan to 5th cone for  Super toy soldier set
50 lbc, 30 etk, 20 Big Boys
Lt dan back to start
Toy soldier set
30 lbc , 20 etk, 15 Big Boys
leisurely walk to the shade of a tree for The 3rdF
Back at it –
Nur to 10th cone For 10 burpees , nur back for 10 more burpees.
10 count
‘Wosey’ over to swings for round of squats and swirkins. Pair up.  One man does 15 swirkins while partner does squats.  switch.  Rinse and repeat for 3 rounds.
Mosey back to circle-
End with 1 man doing 15 dips while other pax hold plank.  Recover once all men have competed dips in rotation.
COT
3rd F
“The people we surround ourselves with either raise or lower our standards. They either help us to become the-best-version-of-ourselves or encourage us to become lesser versions of ourselves. We become like our friends. No man becomes great on his own. No woman becomes great on her own. The people around them help to make them great.
We all need people in our lives who raise our standards, remind us of our essential purpose, and challenge us to become the-best-version-of-ourselves.” Matthew Kelly
“The Best Version of yourself “
What does that look like ? In all aspects of life.   As HIM – Fitness. Fellowship. Faith.
I say Focus less on trying to be someone you aren’t sure you can be and choose to surround yourself with people who raise the bar, challenge you, encourage you, uplift you, stretch you , and have the ability to raise your belief and ultimately you will be on your way to “The best version of yourself’
This falls perfectly into the F3 credo- Leave no man behind, but leave no man where you find him.
Surrounding yourself in this F3 environment is exactly what this quote is all about.  And why we need to continue to grow our numbers and invite FNGs.
out –
SUMMIT
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The M

Date: 12 Jun 18

Q: Priorities

Pax: lulu (FNG), Priorities, You Betcha

3 pax stumbled in Tuesday morning with a notable absence as Sharkbait was downrange tending to the Mammon.  Those that showed were in for a treat as YHC put more thought into this workout in quite some time.  Rejuvenated with mere thoughts of the upcoming vacation had us all in high spirits!  Here’s how it went down:

Abe Vigoas IC x14

Newton’s cradle IC x14

Nolan Ryans IC x14

Indian Run – 1 lap around the field – Side note – the 3 man indian run is no joke when partnered with a daily cross fitter and a recent 3:20 marathon finisher…

Van Goghdas IC x14

Elevens – Dip/Derkins

Rosalitas IC x14

Sun gods IC x14

American hammers IC x14

Red Barchetta

Yoke Walk – 1st pax carried the traditional F3 Monterey Jugs down the aisle of cones while the other 2 pax zombie walked.  Rinse. Repeat.

Apperently, the cleverness of my weinke was lost on the two unattached pax (but with serious class B dependents…).  YHC and M Priorities were of course celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary that day.  Obvious to me…

COT ended with a message from the Q source.  Everyone, whether married or not should check out Q1.5 on the transformative relationship between a man and a woman.

We welcomed lulu this morning as an FNG this morning who proudly sported his lulu lemon attire with out shame!

Announcements:

Lots going on in F3 Monterey.  First off, lots of us, including YHC, will be vacationing the next 2 weeks.  Make sure to sign up for the Q here so you aren’t posting alone! If you’re planning to post to a workout, make sure you let everyone else know!

When we all get back in July, the schedule is changing!  We’ll be going to Monday/Wednesday at 0600 and Saturday at 0700.  Same locations, different times.  Come back ready to work!!!

Beach is hosting his monthly bike ride on Saturday July 7th and hitting up Saltwood for brunch.  Last month to English Ales was awesome.  Don’t miss this one.  See Beach for details.

 

Have a great summer break, if you’re leaving the area and SYITG when you get back! Aye!!

Priorities out

 

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Mid Week Fathers Day Beat Down

6-13-18

 Initiation of Site-Q  (Vanilla)  Official Shovel-flag Hand-off

  

QIC – Leatherman – VQ

AO – Primis Oppidum (First Town) Lewes, DE

PAX – Chappie, Vanilla, Summit, Canvas, Leatherman(Citronella), Ice Beaker(FNG), Stretch(FNG), Spokes(FNG).

FNG Count – 3

Warm-O-Rama

SSH – 20 I/C

Mountain Climbers – 20 I/C

Cherry Pickers – 20 I/C

Capri Lap around the Courts.

The Thang – Mid Week Fathers Day Beat Down

30 – Over Head Squats with Coupon (Cinderblock)

40 – Erkins on Coupon

30 – LBC

40 – Derkins on Coupon

Lap around Courts

Rinse and Repeat 5 times

(Due to time we had to stop before everyone hit their 5th set.)

NOTE – Or was it 40-30-40-30 or 30-30-30-30 Who knows after the first set !!

3rd F  (Blog from allprodad.com) SEE BELOW

Finished the Workout with: 

10 Shoulder Tap Merkins with Partner

10 Plank Holds 10 BB with Partner ( Partner holds plank on Partners knees doing  the BB) Switch when done

10 Partner Squats and Merkins ( Partner holds Feet and when Squat other partner Merkins) Switch when done

10 Leg Raises On your OWN

10 Bicycle Crunches

 15 Sec – Hold 6 inches then raise a little hold another 15 Sec then lower back to 6 Inch Hold and done on Q call.

Name-O-Rama

  • 3 FNG’s named

COT

  • Announcements: Other AO’s, other days of the week…check ’em out!
  • Prayers

 

3rdF MESSAGE (shared by YHC at the half-way point of workout)

–10 Things Scripture says about being a Father–

There is nothing easy about being a dad. Especially nowadays, if conversations around the water-cooler are anything to go by. Well, we hear your pain. But, an honest look at history reveals a comforting familiarity to the foundational premise.

Fact is: dads have been throwing their hands up in the air for literally thousands of years. Fortunately for us, this means we don’t have to reinvent the wheel. The iPod, maybe. But the wheel, no.

While children were frustrating the dads of yore, the teachers of yore also came up with their own ideas. So we took a look:

“10 ways to teach your son to fight Romans” didn’t seem PC.

“10 ways to marry off your daughter before she becomes a teenager” also didn’t work for us.

“10 ways to plague the Egyptians” wasn’t going to pass muster with the State Department.

The good news, however, is that we did find the following 10 things Scripture says about being a father:

1. Don’t provoke your children (Ephesians 6:4)

The alternative, the scripture suggests, is to raise them to be young people of faith.

2. Be your child’s “First Teacher” (Proverbs 22:6)

It’s our responsibility to “train up a child in the way he/she should go.” Not the school, not the government, but you—and that means dad.

3. Dads need to exemplify a good life (2 Cor. 3:2-3)

Scripture teaches that who we are and how we live is like a “letter from God.” Our kids read that letter, every day.

4. Provide for your family (I Tim. 5:8)

This idea covers more than rent and food. As dads it’s our responsibility to make sure our family’s needs are addressed across the board. No ducking out of this one.

5. Good dads discipline their children (Proverbs 13:24)

The one who loves their children, scripture says, “is careful to discipline them.” This is also about proactive leadership in our homes.

6. Dads spend time with their children, and it’s not empty time (Deut. 6:6-9).

The scriptures are clear that dads must engage their children in the kind of deep, heart-to-heart conversations that impart more than facts, but teach wisdom. Schedule some regular “conversational walks” with your children, one on one. Family time that counts.

7. Compassion is a “dad” characteristic

As a father has compassion on his children,” Psalm 103:13 points out, “so the LORD has compassion.”

8. “Put your money where your mouth is”

Well, not in those exact words. But James 1:22 instructs us to not only be “hearers” of God’s word, but “doers” also.

9. Dads never give up on their kids

The story of “The Prodigal Son” (Luke 15:20-24) is the story of a father who never gives up hope and is ready to receive his child back with open arms. We can discipline, we can hold accountable, but we must never give up.

10. Dads pray for their children (1 Chronicles 29:19)

King David prayed for his son, Solomon. Children who know without any doubt that their dads pray for them every day own a deep sense of love and security.

 

~ Leatherman on the VQ, out!

 

 

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Well, Ya Post Anyway

6/9/18

QIC: Chappie

Seemed like YHC’s phone kept dinging last evening with the news of PAX who couldn’t make today’s workout for a variety of reasons. YHC thought about calling it off, concerned that no one would show. However, the determination was quickly made to post anyway. After all, YHC has worked out all by his lonesome before; that’s the worst that could happen. And to be honest, the thought to call it off was only based on the temptation to Fartsack. Forget about that!

You put a lot of planning into the workout and perhaps even more into a 3rd F message; so what happens when you’re not sure if anyone is going to post? Well, Ya Post Anyway. We weren’t the first PAX to post with only two. YHC loaded the necessary sandbags in the back of his Pathfinder in prep for the Gloom. As departure time came in the Gloom, YHC grabbed his Ruck on the way out the door; it was also determined that of no one else showed, the Pathfinder would remain at the AO for a later pickup…after YHC rucked the 8.7 miles home and had his M drive him back to get his ride. Lofty goal! Thank goodness that Summit posted at the Aegis. We had a great time together, here’s how it went…

Warm-O-Rama:

SSH – 18 IC

Cherry Pickers – 15 IC

IW’s – 18 IC (had to include these, they would be part of YHC’s 3rd F message later)

Side Planks – Both sides

Low Plank – hold 6″, 10 count (rinse & repeat 2x)

Re…cover!” (YHC’s 2 favorite words!)

Mosey to North Bedford Street Park. Ah, yes…the joy of discovering the rather conspicuously positioned sandbags under a large oak tree! Why, it appears they are there for our use! Might as well use them!

The Thang:

2 PAX & 1 40lbs. sandbag put into use for “21’s”

Objective: Carry the sandbag to one end or the other, other PAX picks it up so that it is constantly shared and moved end-to-end while doing Merkins at one end and LBC’s at the other. Plus, the PAX had draw at least 3x from the “Ab Deck” of cards in the middle of the field. We lost count of the number of cards pulled from the deck; it just seemed right to keep pulling. PAX took a break at 10 & 11 (middle of the routine) for a brief 3rd F Message (not posted here because YHC wants to share it in person, with more PAX…next workout, maybe).

YHC introduced this particular “21’s” routine nearly a year ago at the same AO, and it was a brutal test of endurance. that time we had 6 PAX so we used 3 sandbags–the rule was to never pass by a sandbag . Honestly, today’s push seemed to go by fast and fairly easy. Perhaps that was because of the oft repeated F3 truth: “It doesn’t get easier, you get better/stronger.” More accurately, though, YHC believes it went by so fast and easy because he and Summit kept up some good chatter all along the way. Before we knew it we were done!

We’d all agree there are different dynamics with different numbers of PAX. However, when there are only two, it seems to actually become a great opportunity for some solid 2nd F. Thanks for the camaraderie, Summit! Really not sure I wanted to Ruck that far home so I’m glad you posted. So…what happens when you’re not sure if anyone is going to post? Well, Ya Post Anyway!

Mosey back to the AO

COT

No announcements

Prayers for:  Scary Spice, Summit’s parents, etc.

Saturdays can be hard, especially this time of year as vacations and other family plans take the day. But, hey, we wouldn’t be HIM if we didn’t keep family first. Outside of our relationship with SoulQ, our family must always be priority number 1. Keep it that way, gents! Nonetheless, if we want to see this AO grow we’ve all got to make it a point to EH some Sadclowns from Georgetown. Always honored to lead, no matter how many show.

Chappie, out!

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OctaPax

20180609
Q; Sharkbait
Pax; Croc, Powder, Beach, Sawdust, Priorities, Breu Haha & FNG C-Lo.
Warmup
SSH 20
Imperial Walkers 20
Hill Billie Rockets 20
Abe Vigoda 20
CooperHead Squat 20
Walking Plank 10
One Calls 10

The Thang
Escalator-10 Aussie Merkins, 20 burpees, 30 Jump-ups, 40 merkins, 50 squats. End Zone and Track Radius lap between exercises.

Quarter Pounder- 25 Merkins, 50 Squats, 75 Mountain Climbers, 100 Reverse Snow Angels.

Ultimate Frisbee
COT
“It’s a disgrace in this life when the soul surrenders first while the body refuses to.” – Marcus Aurelius

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Crab VS Bear Futbol

6/7/18

QIC: Nugget

8 HIM posted this morning for a fun match on the pitch. (Soccer term for field). The grass was cut and the HIM were ready to get after each other and show their skills (or not) in the crab walk vs bear crawl soccer match!

Disclaimer

Warm up:

-Capri lap
20-SSH
15-windmills
15-cherry pickers
20-mountain climbers
Crab walk VS Bear crawl Soccer.
20 minute match. One team crab walks while other bear crawls. Teams switch positions after each goal. Goalie for both teams is in the plank position. Both teams rotate goalie between each goal.*** rules changed as game progressed.
^^^Match Highlights
-‘good guys’(fireplex, chairman, toy soldier and nugget) topped ‘bad guys’ (summit, vanilla, leatherman and chappie) 4-3!
-fireplex was match MVP with winning goal!
* 3rd F
ABs on fire workout
1. Windshield wipers
2. Big boys
3. Reverse crunches
4. Bicycle crunches
5. V-sits
6. Heel touches
10 reps each X 2 sets
Group Merkins. (4 HIM in square in plank position with their feet on each other’s back.
Good guys did 7
Bad guys did 10 for punishment (mostly humiliation)
Ended in COT
* 3rd F
Overview-In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars by Mark Batterson

Your greatest regret at the end of your life will be the lions you didn’t chase.

You will look back longingly on risks not taken, opportunities not seized, and dreams not pursued. Stop running away from what scares you most and start chasing the God-ordained opportunities that cross your path. In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day is inspired by one of the most obscure yet courageous acts recorded in Scripture, a blessed and audacious act that left no regrets:

And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lion like men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the middle of a pit in time of snow:(2 Samuel 23:20)

Chapters (discussion points)

Chapter 1 Locking Eyes with Your Lion

Chapter 2 The Odd Thing About Odds

Chapter 3 Unlearning Your Fears

Chapter 4 The Art of Reframing

Chapter 5 Guaranteed Uncertainty

Chapter 6 Playing It Safe Is Risky

Chapter 7 Grab Opportunity by the Mane

Chapter 8 The Importance of Looking Foolish

Chapter 9 Unleash the Lion Chaser Within

Chapter 10 The Multiplication Anointing

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D-Day Remembrance, 5 Beach Beat Down

5/24/2018

QIC: Vanilla

AO: Lewes, DE

PAX: Canvas (FNG), Chattahoochee, Chappie, Chairman, Fireplex, Leatherman, Summit, Vanilla

FNG Count: 1 – Welcome Canvas!

Total Mileage: 3.19

D-Day Intro:

“During World War II (1939-1945), the Battle of Normandy, which lasted from June 1944 to August 1944, resulted in the Allied liberation of Western Europe from Navi Germany’s control. Codenamed “Operation Overlord,” the battle began on June 6, 1944, also known as D-Day, when some 156,000 American, British and Canadian forces landed on five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of the heavily fortified coast of France’s Normandy region. The invasion was one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history and required extensive planning. Prior to D-Day, the Allies conducted a large-scale deception campaign designed to mislead the Germans about the intended invasion target. By late August 1944, all of northern France had been liberated, and by the following spring the Allies had defeated the Germans. The Normandy landings have been called the beginning of the end of war in Europe.” (history.com)

Warm-O-Rama

Cherry Pickers – 19 IC

SSH – 44 IC

Windmill – 19 IC

The Thang: 5 Beach Beatdown

Mosey to CanalFront Park Stairs for “Omaha Beach”

44 Mt. Climbers IC

Bear Crawl up the stairs

44 Merkins OYO

Mosey to Savannah Road Pavilion for “Utah Beach”

44 Irkins (Incline Merkins)

44 Dips

44 Big Boy Sit Ups

Mosey to Lewes Beach for “Gold Beach”

Partner up, One partner does Burpees wile the other storms to shoreline and back, rinse and repeat until team reachers 44 total Burpees.

Break for 3rd F: See Below

Mosey back to AO for “Sword Beach”

44 Ranger Merkins

44 American Hammers IC

Unfortunately we ran out of time for the fifth beach – “Juno Beach”...any PAX looking to finish OYO later today, here’s the assignment:

44 Derkins

44 Prisoner Squats

44 Flutter Kicks (4 Count IC)

Ended with Number-Rama, Name-O-Rama, & COT/BOM

3rd F Message: One Day as a Lion

“Men, I am not a religious man and I don’t know your feelings in this matter, but I am going to ask you to pray with me for the success of the mission before us. And while we pray, let us get on our knees and not look down but up with faces raised to the sky so that we can see God and ask his blessing in what we are about to do.”

“God almighty, in a few short hours we will be in battle with the enemy. We do not join battle afraid. We do not ask favors or indulgence but ask that, if You will, use us as Your instrument for the right and an aid in returning peace to the world.”

“We do not know or seek what our fate will be. We ask only this, that if die we must, that we die as men would die, without complaining, without pleading and safe in the feeling that we have done our best for what we believed was right.”

“Oh Lord, protect our loved ones and be near us in the fire ahead and with us now as we pray to you.”

All were silent for two minutes as the men were left, each with his individual thoughts. Then the Colonel ordered, “Move out.” — Lt. Col. Robert L. Wolverton, commanding officer of 3rd battalion, 506th PIR.

 

Though we may never storm the beaches or Normandy, may we always live our lives with the courage of High Impact Men and pray that God would use us and mold us with an attitude like that of Lt. Col. Robert L Wolverton’s prayer.

Humbly Your QIC,

Vanilla

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