Set the standard

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WARMUP: basic
THE THANG:
Timed 1-Mile Run – Target 8 minutes

4 corners, 2 rounds – around the theatre

1.Merkins – 30
2. Squats – 100
3. Big Boy Situps – 50
4. Broad Jumps – 20 yds

1.Bear Crawls – 20 yds
2.Lunges – 20 each leg (40 total)
3.American Hammers – 50 each side
4.Burpees – 20 reps

Finisher:
Step-Ups – 10 each leg 20 total
Dips – 20 reps

MARY: flutter, Freddie mercury, piston crunch, planks
ANNOUNCEMENTS: newsletter

COT: Pray for Men to set and hold the standard, in fitness, self discipline, family, faith, fellowship, at work, our communities, and our culture.

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Honoring the OGs-13 years of The Dort

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WARMUP: mosey to front of FMMS. All exercises done IC, 13 reps. SSH, squats, Mtn. Climbers, MCs
THE THANG: head to the bottom of the entry hill & grab a coupon. 20 curls, run up and back, 20 tri extensions, up & back, 20 squats, up & back. Rinse & Repeat. Head to the wall for wall sits & Flying Squirrels. To the court for an old school Dora with Merkins, Squats, LBCs. Last stop: grassy area for some Jack Webb. Solid group that included all 3 of Headspin’s sons. Enjoyed leading these men in the Gloom
MARY: no time
ANNOUNCEMENTS: FM Care Ctr., upcoming Convergence, read newsletter
COT: prayers for Badland’s biopsy & Double D’s family.
Signed,
Short Sale

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11s and miles

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WARMUP: pledge
THE THANG: run to church corner down academy do 1 merkins. Then run all the way up hill to print shop then to pull up bars. Do 11s with pull ups and toes to bar. Run back past ABC store turn right on academy and go back down to church corner.
MARY: toes to bar count.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COT:

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Uphill both ways

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WARMUP:
THE THANG: ran to academy and whiters intersection.

Ran up the big hill to parking lot, 10 hand release merkins
Back down to intersection, 10 butterfly sit-ups
Up the opposite hill to the Baptist church driveway 10 hand release merkins
Back down to intersection 10 butterfly sit-ups
Repeat
Back to COT
MARY:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COT:

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4 corner of unity

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WARMUP:
SSH
Windmill
Hill Billy Walker

THE THANG:
Run to 20, nur to 10 – 1 merkin
Run to 30, nur to 20 – 2 merkin
Until 100 yard
Then lunge walk to 10, 1 squat
lunge walk to 20, 2 squat
To 100 yard line

Then 4 corners
– 15 burpees
– 15 flutter kicks
– 15 big boys
– 15 Carolina dry docks
3 rounds

MARY:

Mary
– LBC
– American hammer
– 5 seal burpees

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
See newsletter

COT: talk on unity

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2025.37 Slow Burn

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TBH All I knew I wanted to do was 10 sets of burpees and bear crawls. Each bear crawl was 40 yds and burpees started at 10 and went to 1. In between sets run toward Shutterfly and find the next opportunity to find 40 yds of unoccupied pavement.

I have a heavy heart now and it wasn’t any better at the time. The fact that flags were there flying at half mast in front of Shutterfly was a good reminder of who we are and what needs to happen next from an immediate and existential standpoint, so we recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

I’m currently reading Plato’s writing on Socrates and the present parallels are not lost on me. A man was executed for “impiety” and “corrupting the youth”. He asked questions. He didn’t properly attend to the gods. He challenged authority.

The bottom line is that we need both political parties. Without challenge, a uniparty would become weak and invalid. I would say we need more, but I digress. We should all be praying for the prosperity of both political parties to the betterment of the individuals they serve.

God forgive us, for we know not what we do.

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Tabata is a malt liquor

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Being on Q is an honor! Take it seriously and be prepared!

WARMUP:
Dynamic warm up moving around parking lot holding KB in air stops including:
Hillbilly Walkers
Low slow squats
Imperial Walkers
Moracan night clubs
Sumo Squats
Merkins

THE THANG:
4 rounds of Tabata 25 sec exercise 12 sec rest 8 exercises
KB Swings
American Hammer
Merkins
Deadlift
Bent rows
Overhead press
Clean with Squat
Goblet Squat

Run lap two times
MARY:
Dynamic stops for Mary on way back to COT
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COT:
Keep posting was the message MP returned to the gloom and I’ve shared the importance of both physical and mental benefits of posting!!

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3rd F – October Theme: Resilience

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Men,

October is here. The air’s getting colder, the mornings darker, and every ounce of resolve will be tested. This month’s theme is RESILIENCE — the ability to recover, adapt, and keep moving forward when life pushes back.

🔥 Why Resilience?

It’s easy to stay sharp when everything is going your way. The real test comes when the comfort fades, the plan falls apart, or the weight feels heavier than expected. Resilience isn’t about ignoring pain or pretending everything’s fine — it’s about standing firm, adjusting, and pressing on anyway.

Whether you’re facing a physical challenge, a work setback, or something personal at home, resilience is built one decision at a time: get up, show up, and keep moving.

💡 Faith-Based Perspective

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9

This reminds us that perseverance has purpose. Even when progress is slow, staying the course strengthens both faith and character.

⚙️ Non-Religious Perspective

Resilience is the discipline of staying consistent when motivation disappears. It’s the mental toughness forged by repetition, accountability, and brotherhood. When life hits hard, resilient men don’t retreat — they recalibrate and press on.

🛡️ Shield Lock Focus

This month, lean into your brothers. Reach out to the guy who’s gone silent. Encourage him to keep showing up. Remind each other that resilience isn’t built alone — it’s forged through shared struggle, sweat, and accountability.

See you in the gloom. Stay rooted. Stay ready.
— Cornerstone

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Beat Dahn n’Nat

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WARMUP: IW, HBW, WM, MERKINS, MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS
THE THANG:
WHEELBARROW CRAWL WITH PARTNER 75 YARDS EACH
PARTNER CARRY 75 YARDS EACH
PUSH RESISTANCE WITH PARTNER 75 YARDS EACH

SESSION 1 – PARTNER WORKOUT
50 Burpees
100 Merkins
150 Squats
150 LBCs
100 Mnt. Climbers
50 Burpees
TIMER: 300 YARD RUN WHILE PARTNER WORK THROUGH THE WORKOUT LIST.

SESSION 2
50 Merkins
10 Burpees
20 Gas Pumpers
20 Jump Squats
Run Lap

30 Merkins
10 Burpees
20 Gas Pumpers
15 Jump Squats
Run Lap

10 Merkins
10 Burpees
20 Gas Pumpers
10 Jump Squats
Run Lap
MARY: NO TIME
ANNOUNCEMENTS: NEWSLETTER
COT: CLOSED IN PRAYER

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