T’was a fine morning in the gloom- a brisk 28 degrees did not deter 15 manly men from sharpening their bodies and their minds.  We were graced with two FNGs- welcome brothers’ Tater and O2 as well as a visiting brother from Area 51- glad to have you, Strange Brew.  You are welcome back any time.  Brief talk about our blessings and remembering to find them and count them by not getting mired down in day to day inconsequential setbacks or disappointments.  Off we went…

RAR(Run around Runde)

COP

SSH 10, 15, 20, 25

Mountain Climber 10, 15, 20, 25

Squat 25

Monkey Humpers 25

Merkin Clock- # of merkins per clock position 1-12. #crowd pleaser

Mosey to THE WALL

Lunge walk to fence, hop fence, bear crawl hill, 10 bomb jacks

run back

bear crawl to fence, hop fence, squat walk hill, 10 bomb jacks

run back

psycho bunny to fence, hop fence, run hill, 20 SSH

run back

In/Outs x 20

… Hand off to Smuggler who provided instruction on a triple loop of Runde. Apologies to the PAX for abbreviated and partially inaudible directions, but everyone got the gist and took off.

20 Merkins at the Firehouse      Mosey to the top of the hill and down to the batting cage.

Bunny Hops to the top of the hill and mosey to the gate at the far end.

50 LBC’s

Mosey to the playground for 20 pull-up’s.

Mosey to the firehouse and go again….and again

Some speed work across the ball field.      75%      100%      50%      100%      Always a favorite when the legs are already tired!

Finally split the group for:

Wall sit and Lunge Walk

Wall sit and feet first Crab Walk

Wall sit and feet first bear crawl. (I think this is when our Strange Brew decided to audible a Balls to the Wall.)

Balls to the Wall and Lunge walk

It is always an honor to lead such a great group.  Thanks for pushing me and each other.- Smuggler

COT

NMM:

Tough workout today men.  Everyone did exceptionally well.  We moved in one giant herd today.    Remember to be thankful for all that you have that is right in front of you.  Don’t look 10 feet past, desiring something else.  In that spirit:  a few observations:

• been 1.5 years for me with F3.  I still get #mumblechatter about my coffee cup.
• been 1.5 years for me with F3 and I still can only do 4 legit pull ups.  had to modify #JVTEAM
• Tater is old man strong.  55. #respect
• plank position “6 inch” jokes never get old.  they should, but don’t.  #maturity
• Overheard from Strange Brew: “used to be whenever I would drive by a park- I would think- hey there’s a park. Now I drive by and think- hey there’s a GYM”  right on, brother.  Aye!
• Congrats to Decibel’s 2.1.  M and 2.1 healthy and home.  #sleepisoverrated
• Solid F2 gathering for coffeeteria following the beatdown.  If you have not made this part of your morning routine, I highly recommend
• MONDAY: ALL FORT AOs Converge at The Armory 0515; THURSDAY: ALL FORT AOs Converge to The Ranch 0600
• F3 Christmas party- DEC 12th.  M’s included.  get a sitter now.  http://www3.signupgenius.com/mobile/index.cfm?action=signups.signup&URLID=70a0e4ca4ab2daa8-f3fia&emailid=23162087
• Check the website: Joe Davis Run, F3 Dads,