Nineteen of the area’s highest impact men joined me in the Gloom at the Tavern this morning. The Disclaimer was disclaimed, our FNG was welcomed, and off we went for a full-body beatdown.

The Thang

Mosey to Harris Teeter parking lot for:

• 50 SSH (IC)
• 50 Moroccan Night Clubs (IC)
• 10 Windmills (IC)
• 15 IWs (IC)
• 40 Italian Night Clubs (IC)

Now that our shoulders were smoked and the mumble chatter slowed a bit, it was time for suicides.

• 10 Merkins
• Run to the first line and back
• Run to the second line and back
• 10 Diamond Merkins
• Run to the third line and back
• 10 Wide Arm Merkins

10 Count

• 30 Squats
• Run to the first line and back
• Run to the second line and back
• 30 Calf Raises
• Run to the third line and back
• 30 Bobby Hurleys

10 Count

• 30 LBCs
• Run to the first line and back
• Run to the second line and back
• 30 Freddies
• Run to the third line and back
• 30 Hello Dollies

10 Count

• 30 Side Tri Rise
• Run to the first line and back
• Run to the second line and back
• 30 Dips
• Run to the third line and back
• 30 Overhead Claps

10 Count and discussion on the 3 Fs, the 5 tenants, what we represent, and why we do what we do.

• Shampoo but, instead of running the suicide sprints, we back pedaled (NUR)
• 10 Merkins
• Nur to the first line and back
• Nur to the second line and back
• 10 Diamond Merkins
• Nur to the third line and back
• 10 Wide Arm Merkins

10 Count

• 30 LBCs
• Nur to the first line and back
• Nur to the second line and back
• 30 Freddies
• Nur to the third line and back
• 30 Hello Dollies

Indian Run around the lot and jailbreak to the COT.

Overall mileage, 2.01.

NMM

Great work this morning pushing the rock, taking the pill, and getting stronger together. Welcome to our newest brother, Major Payne. Excellent work this morning, especially for your first time out. Great EH Hot Spot and Freon. You epitomize what it means to “give it away.” TClaps to Bill Nye for taking care of the 6 today. Your efforts did not go unnoticed. Sorry (not sorry) to Honey Pot and Slow Pitch for jumping right in to the workout without the warmup. Hope the excessive number of SSHs made up for it. I know you boys loved the copious amount of shoulder work to start us off.

Newsflash to F3Nation – Schrute, York, Posh, Kelvin, and Tinker Toy are SUPER FIT. Add Burgundy to that list and you have an unstoppable force. Great job today, Waterboy. You kept the effort going without sacrificing your form. Proud of you. Red Ryder, good job today keeping up. Fairly certain you were cussing me internally, but you kept strong. Awesome job! Chuckie and Mayflower, I can’t say enough how much respect I have for you guys. You continue to get stronger every day and do these crazy exercises with a smile on your face. Keep up the good work, the younger guys are noticing. Screech and Dingo – big shoutout to you men. When I was your age, the only way I was up at this hour was if I was pulling an all-nighter or doing things that aren’t wise for me to repeat. Excellent job. Mr. Big Stuff, we’re keeping you in our prayers. Not sure what is going on, but God knows. Lean on us for anything. We are here for you.

Today we discussed the civil unrest in our communities and what we are called to do about it. I encourage you to pray for those hurting and those protecting us. I ask that you will make an impact here in your community by doing right. It is our job to show the world that Christ is in us by helping where we can. We are called to be different than the world. If that means extending a hand to a fallen brother or sister or just being there with them in times of trouble, we should do it. Be a leader in this broken and hurting world. Pass on peace to those needing it. Be the change you want to see in the world.

Announcements

Rock Hill 2nd F Lunch – Tomorrow at Nishi G’s on Mt. Gallant at 11:45. Reach out to Honey Pot for details.

F3 Charity Softball Tourney – this Saturday at 1:00 PM at Guns ‘N Moses. Read the preblast.

F3 4 Year Invergence – Fellowship with the Fort Region’s PAX 9/30 at 5:30. Bring a covered dish. Details here.

F3 Christmas Party, 12/17. Get in now before prices go up. Info here.