YHC was joined by 29 men from across The Fort region this morning for a hot beating at #OldTown. Thanks to our celebrity guests for making an appearance (Backdraft, Long Shanks, Dark Helmet, Sweeper, Broteinshake, Gears, CSPAN, Cake Boss, Zima, and Stang). You guys brought it for sure #SpitzArmy.

Disclaimer was disclaimed, mumblechatter was growing, so we took a short mosey (more of a jaunt) to a slightly larger lot for:

• 25 SSH
• 20 IW
• 20 MNCs

Long Mosey down Main Street to the hot box.

The Thang

• 5 Burpees at level 1
• 10 Merkins at level 2
• 15 Diamond Merkins at level 3
• 20 Hand Release Merkins at level 4
• People’s Chair (in cadence) at the top
  • Run back down to the bottom
  • Pause for the Word – read more below
• Squats
• Windmills
• Partner Carry to half level
• Trade off and repeat
• Pull-ups (AMRAP)
• Partner Carry to next half level
• Trade off and repeat
• Pull-ups (AMRAP)
• 15 Cliffhanger Merkins each
• People’s Chair
• Seated Moroccan Night Clubs
• Seated Italian Night Clubs
• Take the stairs back down
• Lunge Walk to next level
• Bear Crawl to next level
• Crab Walk to next level
• Nur to next level
• Burpee Broad Jump to next level
• Nur to the top
• American Hammers x15
• LBCs x25
• Box Cutters x10
• Mosey to the Freedom Center for Reverse Bear Crawls (or as I call them, dental deductibles) up the stairs
• Mosey to Brick Alley for:
  • People’s Chair
  • BTTW (2 -10 counts)
  • BTTW Merkins

NMM

It is always humbling to workout with some of the most fit guys around (looking at you, Long Shanks). As we continue to grow this F3 thing, we have to remember that the only way we get better is to push ourselves past our pre-conceived limitations. Today was a great example of what one can do when there are others there encouraging us. TClaps to everyone for finishing strong and completing the workout without much complaining.

Backdraft, you make our Monday’s look easy. Great job.

Long Shanks might be a machine. All effort, no sweating.

Dark Helmet, thanks for the extra push (literally) on the planks. Next time I’ll work in extra time to talk about your feelings.

Sweeper, I think I speak for the region when I say we’re proud of the work you put in each day. When all your friends are sleeping, you are getting stronger. And CSPAN and I are convinced you are getting taller each workout too.

Broteinshake, glad to have you in the ‘Thrill this morning. We’ll have to send some folks out your way soon.

Schrute, the mumblechatter was strong this morning thanks to you and Apache.

Pistol, 57 years young. You are my inspiration.

Gauge, another strong day from one of Rock Hill’s finest.

Gears, I found out today that you were injured and were still at the front of the PAX. If this was you injured, I fear how fast you are healthy.

CSPAN, happy belated birthday, Grantan. Thanks for your leadership.

Cake Boss, can we officially change your handle to Calve Boss?

Zima, I think I finally recovered from your Paintheon Games. Hopefully the payback wasn’t too bad.

Popeye, welcome back from vacation. No one told you it would be like this.

Reborn, always impressed by your humble nature. We appreciate all you do.

Incoming, someone is starting to look like a professional out there. Another strong day, sir.

Swamp Fox, so good to have you back in the group. Thanks for leading the group back down the ramp today. Good pace.

Honeypot, thanks for carrying me along today. I picked the right partner.

Bill Nye, back in uniform and getting better. Looking forward to your VQ Wednesday.

Samurai, sorry about the bloody knee. It did make you look pretty tough though.

Sgt. York, another strong day by one of our strongest.

Van Wilder, you look like you had fun today. All smiles at the end. Good work.

The Riddler, good to have you back out with us after your trip last week. Thanks for taking care of the 6 today.

Roxanne, you know that name is growing on you.

Cartel, I don’t think you sweat today either. I’m going to have to make the next workout harder.

Iron Sights, TClaps for making today’s workout even tougher with a pre-run. I don’t even want to think of how difficult that was in today’s heat.

Blackhawk, great job again today. You’ve quickly become a veteran around these parts. Looking forward to seeing your continued growth.

Kelvin, dude, you are fast. Like, really fast.

Apache, workouts just aren’t the same when you aren’t here. When you are here, the mumblechatter is epic. Thanks for your support.

Stang, your beard is looking more and more glorious every day. #envious

Today I shared a message from Proverbs 24:16.

“For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.”

No matter who you are, you will face struggles. You will fail. Be it at work, at home, or in a marriage, we are all fallible. But what separates us from the wicked is that we continue to try. Failure has the hidden ability to toughen you up for the next bigger challenge. So when you fall, pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and do it again. And when you overcome that struggle, look down at your scars as a reminder of those times God healed you.

Announcements

This Saturday is the Hog and Coyote launching from Gold Hill Middle at 0600. Ruckers launch at 0500. Show up and show out. This CSAUP has become a crowd pleaser.

F3 Dads – every Saturday in June at 1000 Walter Elisha Park

Fort Picnic – July 23 at 1200. Check pre-blast for details.

Star Command Convergence – July 23 at 0700 in Spartanburg. Pre-blast here.

Ragnar Race – teams are assembling. Read the pre-blast and contact Reborn for details.

VOTE TOMORROW

Prayer Request

Please forgive me for the prayer request I may have forgotten.

• Stang and his family remembering his son
• Popeye’s mom’s mastectomy and cancer treatment
• Zima’s grandmother and her colon cancer treatment
• Our brothers healing at home
• Cake Boss’s brother’s knee surgery
• Swamp Fox’s new baby on the way very soon
• Those affected by the senseless violence in Orlando
• Continued prayers for Olive
• Unspoken requests