Wow. What a COLD morning. A few weeks ago I thought the weatherpeople of the US were way off and that Punxsutawney Phil had cataracts. No way we  were getting 6 more weeks of winter weather. Then Snowmageddon 2017 part 2 happened, and this morning gave me better perspective and more respect for those who forecast the weather. Six brave PAX showed up and gave testament to one of our 5 core principles – outdoors, rain or shine, heat or cold. Kudos to them! Vinny even came out a little early. It was GREAT to see him, and thank you Vinny for the huge bear hug. We missed you bro.

We rounded up the posse, no FNGs unfortunately, the disclaimer was disclaimed, and  off we went…..

A good run all around the school parking lot for a good 5 or so minutes to get the heart rate up and body warming. Then to the side of the school for COP:

• 20 SSH
• 20 WM
• 15 IW
• 15 Hillbilly Walkers (HW)
• 20 MC
• 20 Peter Parkers
• Honeymooner, Downward Dog
• 20 Moroccan NC

Now that we were finally warmed up…..much needed…..then a light jog over to the back school bus lot/basketball courts for the thang.

Ring of Fire

8 cones set up in a somewhat of a circle (even as OCD as I am, it was off a little). Each circle has some item of pain on it. Each PAX picked a cone to start on. Cone pain points (in no particular order):

• LBCs
• IW
• CDD
• Merkins
• Flutters
• LSS
• Plank Jacks
• Calf Raises

We started the ROF with 5 burpees OYO, then 1 minute or so of each exercise AMRAP. Then lunge walk to the next cone. Once the PAX returned to the cone they started on, we ran a loop around the entire parking lot. Then rinse and repeat starting with burpees, then so on. Everyone managed to get 2 cycles completed. Excellent work fellas!!

We had a few minutes left, so we found a wall and did some peoples chairs for about 30 seconds. Then to the COT.

Announcements:

• We collected 156 Easter eggs for this weekend!!
• Read your newsletter and get out there to make an impact!
• Children’s Attention Home “Guidance” workout this Saturday 3/18, 4pm. CSPAN is on Q. It is gonna be awesome!
• April 22 – Coinvergence at the Deep to celebrate its anniversary. Woo hoo!
• Signups start this Friday 3/17 for F3 Dads Camp (Aug 11-13). That is guaranteed to be a good time. Sign up!
• F3 Dads game at Charlotte Knights baseball coming up on Friday of Memorial Day weekend. Vinny and DaVinci already have tickets in section HR5, Let’s join them.
• 5K Leprechaun Leap in Clover this Saturday 3/18 @ 9am, hosted by Clover branch YMCA. Benefits go towards YMCA’s Programs for Special Needs Children & Adults.
• P200 is almost here…….so stoked!!
• Ragnar is coming up
• Mudrun is coming up

Prayers and Praises:

• Prayers to Our Lord for all his blessings, and for his Son our Savior.
• Prayers to Royale, his Dad, and his family with the struggles they are going for
• Prayers to Brick House who is going to meet his Dad after a long, long time apart
• Prayers to Cornerstone and his lovely little princess. She is a strong little lady!
• Prayers to all the PAX dealing with marriage issues as mentioned yesterday at Golden Corral, and any not mentioned.
• Prayers to all the PAX out there, whether it’s been said or unsaid, who are going through various struggles in their lives.
• Prayers/Praises that all PAX are blessed with the strength, discipline, courage, and wisdom to help those in need. Sometimes all it takes is being there for people, offering them your listening ears.
• Praises for all PAX who are pushing themselves and others through the gloom, those trying to better themselves, those who are trying to make an impact in others’ lives. Keep it up!
• Praises for the 6 PAX who braved the cold and got out of the fartsack today.

Each of the PAX pushed themselves today, forging physical and mental strength, and encouraged each other while doing so. We are all in it together as one united force to improve ourselves and positively impact others we see in our daily lives. It is a commitment we make to ourselves and others to become leaders, HIMs. This is part of what F3 is about, and what I have become hooked on. You cannot find this in any gym. The brotherhood we have out in the gloom is what makes us all come out on “what the heck are you doing out there” weather days.

To each of you who showed up today in the gloom, and for those who could not – keep pushing yourselves, keep pushing each other, keep making positive impacts, and thank you for being you. Iron sharpens iron, and we all are getting sharper day by day. Keep up the great work.

With Thanks and Praise,
-NASA