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MOTHER of a Beatdown

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Happy Mother’s Day weekend HIM! 14 HIM posted at Aegis for a M.O.T.H.E.R. of a Beatdown!

Warm-O Rama

  • 20 SSH IC
  • 20 Cherry Pickers IC
  • 20 Goofballs IC
  • 20 Windmills IC
  • Patriot Run to Woodstock’s Building (long route)

The Thang

  • Merkins (50 IC)
  • Overhead Press (50 OYO)
  • Toy Soldier Set (50 LBC, 25 E2K each side, 15 Big Boys)
  • Hip Slappers (20 OYO – 10 each side)
  • E2K (25 each side OYO)
  • Rock-Paper-Scissors (Pair up 10 Rounds-Low Plank winner does number of round of Merkins loser does number of round of Burpees tie both do 5 Merkins)
  • Mosey to Park by Presbyterian Church
  • Merkins (15 OYO)
  • Overhead Clap (15 OYO)
  • Toy Soldier Mini Set (15 LBC, 10 E2K each side, 5 Big Boys OYO)
  • Hip Circles (10 each direction OYO) side note, these are still gay!
  • E2K (15 each side OYO)
  • Rock-Paper-Scissors (Round 10 Only)
  • Mosey back to Circle for a round of Mary

Third F

 Happy day before Mother’s Day! Ephesians 6:2-3 says 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” God does not tell us to honor our mothers when they are right, He says to honor our mothers, period. That means no matter what! Some of us have good mothers, some of us have not so good mothers. Regardless, we are to honor our mothers.

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F3 AEGIS 3.18.2023 “Invigorate”

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F3 AEGIS Workout 3.18.2023

Warmup:

20 – SSH

20 – Windmill

20 – Moracan Night Club

10 – Mountain Climbers

Mosey to School

Split in teams

Suicide Run while team does Merkins, Squats, SSHs, Crab Jacks, Plank Jacks, and LBCs.  

Carolina Drill in circle both ways

3rd F

To invigorate is to fill with energy or a feeling of vitality, renewal, or refreshment.

Invigorate is especially used in the context of things that make people feel “alive” or renewed or refreshed physically, mentally, and emotionally. Such a state or feeling can be called vigor, which is at the root of invigorate.  In other words, to invigorate is to fill with vigor.  Someone who feels this way can be described with the adjective invigorated, as in I feel really invigorated after that long, restful weekend.  Something that invigorates can be described with the adjective invigorating, as in I love an invigorating swim in the ocean.  Sometimes, invigorate is applied to things other than people to mean something like stimulate or boost, as in These measures are meant to invigorate the economy. 

There is one undeniable truth; Men need authentic relationships with other men who are working to be strong fathers, husbands and leaders. Isolation will destroy a man! We have the opportunity to change our community and the trajectory of our families.  Getting in the best shape of your life is just a by-product. The workout is what draws most men like a magnet but the relationships, brotherhood and community keeps men coming back. An F3 workout helps us accomplish F3’s mission to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for men for the invigoration of male community leadership.

Call out each HIM and ask who brought and why they keep coming back. 

Yeah we like to joke around and poke the bear, but we need to focus on the main thing stated above “Isolation will destroy a man”.  It almost destroyed me when I was young. 

Patriot to the Armory in Teams

Stair hops to top – 10 Burpees while others hold 6”, Hello Dolly’s, Flutter Kicks, Big Boys, and American Hammers.

Mosey back to the circle

Announcements – Memorial Day Beatdown is still on a Monday this year

Prayers – Quattro’s Feet, 2.0 hurt at F3 Houston Area, T-Rex Dad, All HIM needing that support these days to avoid temptation

HIM – T-Rex(Q), Yukon, Pick, Quattro, Looney Tunes, Whirlybird, Semi, Sherlock, Ruxpin, Fireplex, Probe, Wildwing, Bunt, Chattahoochee, Mr. Mom, Pooh, Hoss, and FNG(Gator) .

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Jailbird Beat-Down

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On 2/22/23 4 HIM beat the fartsack and came out to the GritMil. Focker, Ruxpin, Woodstock & MacDaddy.

Welcome to F3, if you weren’t here, where would you be. In the fartsack you say? No way, because this is a free peer led workout with no place to pee. Yes, it’s a poor man’s workout, we are not paid, we are not pros, but we are certainly bros. You are here on your own accord, no matter how tight that EH was. When the going gets tough, don’t quit, let’s keep it going, modify it. We never leave a man behind, but keep in mind, we broke, so you can’t sue me or F3. Now that this is said and done, we are ready to warm up with…. The Moroccan Night Club.

Warm Up

Moroccan Night Club x 15

Cherry Pickers X 15

Bolt 45

The Thang: Jailbird Beat-Down

Partner Up (One goes to jail, while the other bails him out).

Jailbird holds plank while Bailer pays 100 towel lateral pulls.

Partners switch & repeat.

Jailbird does Wall Sit/Hold the Wall, with towel elevated while Bailer pays 100 towel squats.

Partner switch & repeat.

Bench Lunges, single leg while partner runs 2 laps. Switch legs once partner completes 1st lap.

Partners switch & repeat.

3rd F
The book of Revelation is the last book of the new testament, in the Greek it is called apokalypsis, meaning “unveiling” or “revelation”. This is the revelation of Jesus Christ. Jesus is speaking to John and offers comfort and encouragement to Christians of all ages that God is firmly in control. He also addresses that when the time is right, the forces of evil that seem to dominate our world will be utterly destroyed, and God’s eternal kingdom will come into its fulfillment. Jesus, described as the Lamb, the One like a Son of Man dictates seven messages for John to send to the seven churches in Asia Minor. Each message praises the church community for its strengths and urges community members to correct their weaknesses.

Revelation 3:14-22 reads,

“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write:

The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Origin of the creation of God, says this:

‘I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or hot. So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me. The one who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat with My Father on His throne. The one who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’”

This was Jesus addressing the church in Laodicea because they were LukeWarm. They understood this analogy because their drinking water came through a channel from a spring six miles to the south, and when it arrived, it was disgustingly lukewarm. The water they received was not like the water at the hot springs where it originated, where people used to wash in etc.., nor was it cold for the purpose of drinking. Being hot and cold is useful, and will benefit the Kingdom of God. But, being LukeWarm is useless and benefits nothing. Jesus says to them, be zealous (passionate) and repent.

In 2013, a man created a fake company and sent fake invoices to Google, claiming Google owed an outstanding balance. Because the invoices were many and overwhelming, Google decided it was easier to pay the bills and not investigate the bills. The man swindled Google out of 100 million dollars. Later, the man was caught and he pled guilty to fraud. He was pretending to be someone who he was not, just like the Laodicean Church. They too were frauds.

If we are living a lukewarm life, then we are living in a “gray world”. We are simply existing with no purpose. We need to step up and be useful, we need to paint or get off the ladder. A life without God is not a life at all, it’s just us idling in time until we die. So, let’s get out of this gray area and step into a strong relationship with Christ and avoid being a man just “existing” in this world.

Let me leave you with this for us to examine ourselves: The signs of a lukewarm Christian is that:

· God is only a source to escape from the penalty of sin, but they still love living in their sin.
· They attend church and worship God as a religious activity, but their actions do not show the fruits of a transformed life.
· There is no evidence of fruit in their life.
· They don’t enjoy praying or spending time in the presence of God and glorifying Him in everything they do.
· They don’t share their faith, or have a burden for the lost.
· Their eyes are set on the things of this world.
· They don’t have much time for God, there’s always an excuse.
· No one even knows that they are followers of Christ.
· and so on…

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Let It Glow!!

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The Beatdown…
Station 1:

triple threat merkins

LBCs

air squats

flutter kicks (4 count) 

Lap and Glow Stick Switch

Station 2:

 iron mikes (25 each leg)

mountain climbers (4 count)

leg raisers

Coupon curls 

Lap and Glow Stick Switch

Round 1 at each station: 40 reps each exercise (lap and glow stick swap)

Round 2: repeat with 30 reps (lap and stick)

Round 3: repeat with 20 reps(lap and stick)

Round 4: repeat with 30 reps  (lap and stick) 

3rd F:

While in Church last week, some guy talking up front made a profound statement that honestly made me feel a lot better about the Christmas season, and my thoughts concerning the gift of Jesus all together.  He said something to the tune of… “Jesus is the light during this season, and throughout every other season.” Id been thinking about that same thought a lot leading up to Christmas and Id been making that connection a lot ever since our family committed ourselves to following Jesus  during our baptism in August. To be honest, leading up to the baptism I had this sense of complacent calm that after we publicly pronounced our faith as a family… the commitment was openly made and the path with Jesus would just appear naturally, easily, and fluidly. While some of what I thought would happen was true, what took me by surprise was the overwhelming challenge that would hit me soon after. This path was going to be rewarding in so many ways, but it would not be without it’s hurdles, because the road bumps that I once ignored and dodged, or solved by taking the easy solution, now presented them selves as an obstacle that I had to handle in a way that He would be proud of. Take for example us… we’re all members of a society in which we’re trying to do the best we can. And with that, we have a huge responsibility to be a faithful role model. And to piggy back off whirlybird… your kids (and everybody else around you both old and young) do watch you. When you cuss when you smash a finger, when you lose your temper in traffic, when you tell your wife you love her and make her tea in the morning, when you own up to a mistake, and even when you think their eyes are closed with you during prayer… They’re always watching to see what they can learn from you. The big questions is, what are you showing them? From that knowledge I think it’s important that we own, accept, and embrace the challenge of not only knowing about the Lord, but truly walking so instep with Him so that anybody who’s watching knows exactly where you stand, and the sense of security and resolve that a Christ centered life gives you. Coupled with that incredible challenge is understanding and admitting that things aren’t always easy, we screw up… and we aren’t perfect. There’s an amazing path laid out in front of all of us that leads to forgiveness and salvation. That being said, the path that is laid out will lead you to challenges, tests worse than those in a 7th grade science class, and even some rejection and sadness that will test everything you stand for. The guidance and comfort that Jesus provides can give you what you need to conquer all of that. If it’s being a leader…. His words teach about that. If it’s guiding your children…. His lessons are perfect for that. If it’s being a better husband, there’s many important lessons to learn in the Bible, and if it’s commitment to a healthier life that serves as an example to our friends, family, and community (and possibly leads to a sweet patch) there’s wisdom about that too. So what stands in our way??? A commitment to taking that next step, embracing the challenge as one that YOU need to tackle, and walking with Him in order to meet your goal. Accept the challenge, own the challenge, embrace all of life’s hardships as a chance to learn and be blessed. Romans 8:18 reads “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.”  A new year is upon us, and if you happen to stumble on your path or fall into darkness in 2023, Get back up into the light and move forward even faster, because He’s got your back, and those who are watching you will follow. 

Workout Continued…

  • Finish up as many reps at last station as possible with lap and stick swap in between.
  • Chappie lap to cool down!

Announcements and Prayer Time

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Santa Claus is Coming to The Aegis

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F3 First State 12.24.2022

Warmup

Cherry Pickers – 24 reps

Moroccan Night Club – 24 reps

Side Straddle Hops – 24 reps

Alternating Shoulder Taps – 24 reps

Mosey to Fire House

Bolt 45 with Coupons

24 Alternating Mercins with Coupon

Curls for Girls – (10 reps, 20 reps, 20 reps, 10 reps)

Wall Sit with Coupon while Team Member walks up stairs with coupon shipping a step.  Hit all steps on the way down.

Murder Bunnie Relay

3rd F “Christ in Christmas”

What is the meaning of Christmas?  For me as a kid it was being dragged to Mass on Christmas Eve and ripping open presents on Christmas Day while spending time with Family and eating food.  Now as a Father of 2 girls, it is more teaching my kids about the true meaning of Christmas.  I have learned from my kids going to Sunday School and Sunday service with me that they are being taught the right way to celebrate Christmas.  Keep Christ in Christmas.  My 5 year old MacKenzie told me when we asked her what she wanted from Santa, she said she wanted to be nice and donate gifts to kids who couldn’t afford gifts.  Caroline said she wanted a Hooverboard but also wanted to take her old toys and donate them to Casa San Francisco.  Think about ways we can do things ourselves:

  • Forgive someone you needed to forgive for a long time. 
  • Make sure to keep a Nativity Scene in your house and talk to your kids about the meaning of that display
  • Plan a charity event to help those less fortunate
  • Christmas morning instead of opening presents right away, read a Bible Verse like Matthew 1:18-25.  Or read a book to your kids about the meaning of Christmas.

Back on July 21st here in Aegis, I asked everyone to think of three things you wanted to accomplish by the end of the year.  How many of you did that?  What did you do?    

Mosey to the Circle

24 Big Boys

24 E2Ks

24 LBCs

24 Four Count Freddies

Name-o-Rama – Blue Pill, Quattro, Cinco, Bunt, Hoss, Woodstock, Pick, Biddie, Yukon, Bolt, Mr. Mom, Looney Tunes, Whirlybird, Semi, Deez, Beeker, Cinnabon, Ruxpin(200 Posts!). Chattahoochee, Chauffer, Chappie, Fireplex, and TRex on Q.

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Trees Galore!!!

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22 HIM beat the fartsack and braved the crisp air this morning! Quattro, Sink-O, Whirlybird, Pick, Lunchable, Bolt, Splinter, Singlet, Wood, Biddie, Hoss, Woodstock, Bunt, Semi, TRex, Ruxpin, Chattahoochee, Chaufer, Chappie, Probe, FirePlex, and Yukon.

Warm-O-Rama

  • 25 Side Straddle Hops (in cadence)
  • 15 Windmill (in cadence)
  • 20 Mountain Climbers (in cadence)
  • 15 Cherry Pickers (in cadence)
  • 15 Dancing Bears (in cadence)
  • 15 Side Straddle Hops (in cadence)-to please a late arrival
  • Twin Patriot Run to St. Michael’s Catholic Church

The Thang (Trees Galore)

  • Set #1 – 25 Merkins then Bear Crawl to 2nd tree. 20 Merkins then Bear Crawl to 3rd tree. 15 Merkins then Bear Crawl to 4th tree. 10 Merkins then Bear Crawl to 5th tree. 5 Merkins then plank for the 6.
  • Set #2 – Toy Soldier Set (50/25/15) then Jail Break to end tree. Toy Soldier Set (40/20/12) then Jail Break to opposite end tree. Toy Soldier Set (30/10/9) then hold 6″ for 6.
  • Set #3 – 25 Squats then Walking Lunges to 2nd tree. 20 Squats then Walking Lunges to 3rd tree. 15 Squats then Walking Lunges to 4th tree. 10 Squats then Walking Lunges to 5th tree. 5 Squats then Al Gore for 6.
  • Sharing of the Third F
  • Set #4 – 10 Burpees then Nur to middle tree. 8 Burpees then Nur to end tree. 6 Burpees then Nur to middle tree. 4 Burpees then Nur to end tree. 2 Burpees then plank for 6.
  • Mosey back to Circle
  • Set #5 – 25 Flutter Kicks (in cadence). 20 Gas Pumpers (in cadence). 15 Hello Dollys (in cadence). 15 4 Count Freddies (in cadence)

Number-Rama, Name-O-Rama, COT

Third F – Character

Everyone has Character. Everyone is a Character. We can be a character and still have a good character. Character is not necessarily what we think of ourselves but what others think of us. What kind of character do we have? What are we doing to contribute positively in society, our houses, our jobs, etc? What do people think of when they hear our names or see us walk in a room? I have watched Lunchable from birth for 16 plus years and I know his good character. I grew up with Quattro, yes he is a character, but he has a great character. I don’t know everyone in this group as well as I know Quattro, but what I see of this group of men is that character runs deep in each of us! We have kids (ours and others) looking at us for an example, men in this group see what we do, folks outside this group are definitely watching us, folks in our workplaces and places of worship, family members. How are we living our lives and what do people see when they see us? Woodstock contributed: Character is what do you do when no one is watching. What kinds of websites do we visit when we are alone? Good points, Woodstock! I appreciate the help brother.

Name-O-Rama

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Turkey Day Wobble

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PAX: Spaceman, Doodle, Quattro, Wood, Beaker, Woodstock, Semi, Draggin, Deez, Nutz, Draggo, Yukon, Schwartz, Cinco, Bolt, TRex, LooneyTunes, Mr Mom, Spreader, Focker, Hoss, Toad, YourEn8, Hotdog, Bunt, Ruxpin, Chatahoochee, Chauffer, Fireplex, Whirlybird

DATE : 11/24/2022

AO: CHOP, Milton, Delaware

QIC: WhirlyBird

Warm-O-Rama:

Side straddle hops x5 IC

Hips circles oyo ea direction x10

Knee circles oyo ea direction x10  

Cherry pickers x10 IC

Jitsu knees and hips x20 oyo


The THANG:

Set a repeating timer for 2:30 to complete the following: All PAX completed ten total rounds

  • Run 100 yards 
  • 10 x wide merkins
  • 10 x normal merkins
  • 10 x diamond merkins 
  • AMRAP burpees (trying to get to 100 total)

3rd F ——> Small quote about children and how to be a better parent by listening to them. For most, it’s the first time they’ve seen or done whatever it is they are trying to show you, so act surprised… act as if you would want someone to act if you showed them something for the first time! (See picture posted below)

DAKOTA LOUIS MEYER – Medal of Honor Recipient -What an absolute STUD of a Marine! The guy kept going back for more and then even got out of his truck on foot (Basically asking for more when the enemy couldn’t take him out, See below)






Plank Off Game 

Divide into two teams, facing each other.  Starting on same line, 

  • Run back to a cone (approximately 20 yards away)
  • Do the prescribed work there
  • Return to starting line and get into plank
  • Must hold plank until entire team is back
  • If you drop plank, you run to 20 yd cone over again (just run to cone and back/ no exercises) 
  • Winning team now adds 2 burpees before they can run to 20 yard cone on next round
  • 1st round/ 10 big boys, 2nd round/ 10 squats, 3rd round/ 10 burpees

Reaction Tag 

Split group into two teams.  Team 1 and Team 2.

Line in middle of parking lot is divider.  I will throw dice:

  • if it lands on an odd number team 1 takes off running back to their safe zone (Approximately 20 yards away) while team 2 attempts to catch them.  
  • If dice lands on even number, team 2 runs back to their safe zone (Approximately 20 yards away) while team 1 tries to catch them. 

(You must run to safe zone in a straight line so nobody gets hurt!!!!) 

**** If you get caught, you must complete 2 burpees ****


COT:

  • Number-Rama: 30 PAX won THAT FIRST BATTLE and posted in yet another glorious Gloom on a National Holiday! Way to get after it gentlemen and even better…. A new record in the books for attendance!
  • Name-O-Rama
  • Announcements: Memorial Day this year will be on none other than a Monday and we are looking forward to it.
    – Couple guys advised that they are looking forward to March Merkin Madness
  • PRAYERS: Several requests which were addressed and a prayer indeed for all of our soldiers overseas who can’t be home on Thanksgiving day… we pray that they find the courage and are safe in everything that they do/are doing to keep us safe!

What a blast that was had by all!

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Gambler Man

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October 11, 2022

AO – CHOP, Milton, Delaware

QIC – Whirlybird


Pax: Deez, Drago, Beeker, Bunt, Nutz, Trex, Quattro, Ruxpin, ToySoldier, Pooh, Cheaffer, Chappie, Probe, Fireplex, Streudal, Wildwing, Whirlybird

Warm-O-Rama

Side straddle hops – 3 (Yep, thats enough)

Prop strikes – 4 count – feet spread shoulder width apart, one arm in air, twist body

Iron grinder – 4 count – touch toes in plank 

Hip circles – 10 ea way oyo 

Knee circles – 10 ea way oyo 

Bolt 45s w/ arms off legs – led by Fireplex


The Thang

Split into teams of 3… Gather up and face another team.  You will count 3,2,1 and then one person from each team will pick a number 1 thru 10 and shout it out at the same time, (Highest number wins, but both teams will have to do the reps their team shouted out).  Whatever team picked the highest number is penalized, therefore you have to run to roadway and back as the losing teams face off while waiting for the winners to get back. Once you reach a total of 50 total points, you can hold plank. the following were the exercises that need completing;

Carolina Dry Docks 

Big boys  

Burpees 

Air squats 

Overhead shoulder presses 

Blockie curls 

Mike Tyson’s  

Merkins 

Plank jacks 

Forward lunges from grass to light poles and then reverse lunges (walking backward while facing forward) back to the grass

Third F

  1. Don’t let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be.
  2. Be a man of your word. Make a promise keep it.
  3. Competence under stress cannot be created after emergencies occur.
  4. After writing an angry email or post, read it carefully. Then delete it.
  5. Give credit. Take the blame.
  6. Add value everywhere you go.
  7. Change the world, don’t let it change you.
  8. Try writing your own eulogy. Never stop revising.
  9. Always leave something better than you found it. 

Medal Of Honor – Major General Patrick Brady (see link below for more information)

https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/patrick-h-brady


Rinse and repeat, only now the winning team does 20 burpees instead of running to the road (ran out of time on this).

Bolt 45’s led by Fireplex

COT

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9.3.2022 AEGIS Beatdown

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F3 Baseball Themed Workout

Warmup

Side Straddle Hops – 30 reps

Cherry Pickers – 20 reps

Compass Squats – 30 reps

Alternating Shoulder Taps – 20 reps

50 LBCs

Mosey to Baseball Field

7 of Diamonds – Performed on a large diamond (i.e. a square); we use the outside of a baseball field, but any large area will work. For the first round, do 7 reps of an exercise (burpees) at each of the 4 corners with a mosey (or sprint) in between corners. Each round, increase by 7 reps with a different exercise each round, for a total of 4 rounds. Round 2, 14 four count flutter kicks at each of the 4 corners. Round 3, 21 merkins at each of the 4 corners. Round 4, 28 squats at each of the 4 corners. Round 5, 21 merkins at each of the 4 corners. Round 6, 14 flutter kicks at eac of the 4 corners. Round 7, 7 burpees at each of the 4 corners.

3rd F

Everything that has been holding me back is about to leave my life.  I am ready and able to make the necessary changes in my life to push myself to the next level.  My future is bright and full of blessings just waiting for me to arrive and receive them.  Daily Affirmation from ThirdEyeThoughts on Instagram.  There have been times in my life where I felt something or someone was holding me back from getting promoted, making Captain on the Baseball Team, or being a better person.  Don’t let feelings hold you back on what you want. 

Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plant to give you hope and a future.”

Goes back to my last Q, how many of you wrote down things you want to accomplish by the end of the year? 

Mosey to the Circle

25 Big Boys

15 E2Ks Each side

Name-o-Rama – Bolt, Itty Bitty, Yukon, Pick, Softy, FNG, Bunt, Lunchables, Wood, Bitty(?), Whirlybird, Spreader, Mr. Mom, Chattahoocie, Chauffer, Probe, Fireplex, Bubba, T-Rex on Q for Semi.

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The Bloody Tour De Riverfront

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13 HIM braved the misty morning and showed up at the Gritmill for a VQ….

QIC- Dunkin 

Warm-Up

We are just a group of men who lead others, there are no professionals here, you have to pay for them, this is free. If your sue happy spill your Dunkin coffee but don’t confuse them with me cause I and we don’t have anything and your being told you can’t sue any of us. If you can’t do something we are doing tailor it for yourself, but do something and get stronger 

1 minute- On your belly for sleepy man’s (superman) 

20- Merkins

20-cherry pickers

20- fairy jacks 

The Thang

Tour de Bloody Riverfront

Mosey down the river walk 

Checkpoint #1 (at the park)

50 dips 

20 Freddie Mercury OYO

Mosey to checkpoint #2

Checkpoint #2 big round about (8 sides)

10 merkins 

10 diamond merkins 

At each side of the round about

Mosey to checkpoint #3 

Checkpoint #3 small round about (6 sides)

20 squats 

30 big boys

At each side of the round about

Third F 

Coach John Scolinos at a Confrence…..

“Do you know how wide home plate is in Little League?” After a pause, someone offered, “Seventeen inches,” more question than answer.

“That’s right,” he said. “How about in Babe Ruth? Any Babe Ruth coaches in the house?”

Another long pause.

“Seventeen inches?”came a guess from another reluctant coach.

“That’s right,” said Scolinos. “Now, how many high school coaches do we have in the room?” Hundreds of hands shot up, as the pattern began to appear. “How wide is home plate in high school baseball?”

“Seventeen inches,” they said, sounding more confident.

“You’re right!” Scolinos barked. “And you college coaches, how wide is home plate in college?”

“Seventeen inches!” we said, in unison.

“Any Minor League coaches here? How wide is home plate in pro ball?”

“Seventeen inches!”

“RIGHT! And in the Major Leagues, how wide home plate is in the Major Leagues?”

“Seventeen inches!”

“SEV-EN-TEEN INCHES!” he confirmed, his voice bellowing off the walls. “And what do they do with a a Big League pitcher who can’t throw the ball over seventeen inches?” Pause. “They send him to Pocatello!” he hollered, drawing raucous laughter.

“What they don’t do is this: they don’t say, ‘Ah, that’s okay, Jimmy. You can’t hit a seventeen-inch target? We’ll make it eighteen inches, or nineteen inches. We’ll make it twenty inches so you have a better chance of hitting it. If you can’t hit that, let us know so we can make it wider still, say twenty-five inches.’”

Pause.

“Coaches …”

Pause.

” … what do we do when our best player shows up late to practice? When our team rules forbid facial hair and a guy shows up unshaven? What if he gets caught drinking? Do we hold him accountable? Or do we change the rules to fit him, do we widen home plate?

The chuckles gradually faded as four thousand coaches grew quiet, the fog lifting as the old coach’s message began to unfold. He turned the plate toward himself and, using a Sharpie, began to draw something. When he turned it toward the crowd, point up, a house was revealed, complete with a freshly drawn door and two windows. “This is the problem in our homes today. With our marriages, with the way we parent our kids. With our discipline. We don’t teach accountability to our kids, and there is no consequence for failing to meet standards. We widen the plate!”

Pause. Then, to the point at the top of the house he added a small American flag.

“This is the problem in our schools today. The quality of our education is going downhill fast and teachers have been stripped of the tools they need to be successful, and to educate and discipline our young people. We are allowing others to widen home plate! Where is that getting us?”

Silence. He replaced the flag with a Cross.

“And this is the problem in the Church, where powerful people in positions of authority have taken advantage of young children, only to have such an atrocity swept under the rug for years. Our church leaders are widening home plate!”

Something we forget quite often because we are stuck on meeting the “requirements” of just knowing the most popular verse of the Bible instead of sticking to the chapter, book, or the 17inches, an important part, if not the most important part, of that follows in the next verse….

John 3:17 “for god did not send his only son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him” 

Mosey back to Gritmill for 

Number-Rama, COT 

Announcements 

-Monday workouts (Memorial Day/Labor Day….both on Monday this coming year)

-VQ’s this month and VQ Warmups at Chop and Gritmill

Prayers 

Chattahooche’s family 

Fireplex’s father and unspoken for friend

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