Convergence Before the Invergence

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It was rainy, cloudy, dark, in other words perfect weather for a convergence. We had roughly 55-60 PAX out for the variety of workouts that were about to be executed.  Disclaimer disclaimed, FNG identified (Randy from heaven on earth (aka Pittsburgh) , and we launched.

Bootcamp Q : Slapshot

Bootcampers followed me up the hill and towards the springs parking lot. After a quick plank for the 6 we moved onto to the parking lot across 160 behind the former bank and now drug store for the warm-up.

Warm-up:

50 SSH (IC)

20 Merkings (IC)

10 Michael Phelps (IC)

5 Windmills (IC)

20 Mtn Climbers (IC)

Stretch

20 Plank JAcks (IC)

Mosey to the other side of the parking lot.

DORA: Partner up with someone you haven’t worked out with. Run was around the drugstore and through the parking lots.

200 Plank JAcks

200 Toe Touches

200 SSH

150 Diamond Merkins

100 4-Ct Flutters

Recover Run Back towards COT.

Tabata Series

30 Seconds on 10 seconds off

4 Rounds 4 sets

  1. SSH
  2. Seal JAcks
  3. HR Merkins
  4. Am. Hammers

Last 7 minutes: 10 Burpess EMOM (which was reduced to a an 11 of sorts after minute 5 where we started going 10 burpees plus 1 BBS, then 9 burpees plus 2 BBS….etc… until we had about 20 seconds left.

I had everyone recover on their feet and then add 1 last Burpee.

NNM: I spoke today about one of the many examples of what F3 has meant to me. Specifically, the other day I was out for a pre-run where I started out at a “comfortable pace” already deciding in my head what I was “good” with that morning.  Then about 2 miles in I came across a fellow Pax who got to the AO early and decided to go find me. We started to run together and my “comfortable pace” got very uncomfortable very quickly. All told, when we got back to COT I had increased the pace I was running at by over 35 seconds. He literally found me where I was, didn’t leave me behind, and pushed me to accelerate. It is what I needed then, and it’s what I needed 5 years ago when I started F3. I never knew how fast I could run, until I started running with faster guys. That Friday morning was a great reminder that I can always push more, that I have plenty of gas left in the tank, and that somewhere out in the gloom a brother is willing to go find you and get you better. (Thanks Olaf)

Whether you are accelerating 1F or the 2nd and 3rd, run with faster guys and don’t just be comfortable. You never really know what you are capable of until you push just a little bit more.

AYE!

Running Q Bandcamp

Speaking of Running with faster guys…Bandcamp executed a 10K route where he was able to hit a PR. The route went all over the downtown Fort Mill area. Again, men surround yourself with HIMS you never know what you’re going to be able to do.

Ruck Q : JWOW

Ruck to Church of NAzarene

10 rounds –

5 merkins at the bottom then 10 squats at the top of the stairs.

Rucked to Print Shop

20 step ups and 20 dips

Rucked up Main STreet and back to Wep for the chair swing loop at each chair swing 5 squats and 5 CDD’s One more half loop to COT.

Kettlebell Q: 38 Special

Leg stretches for a couple minutes while us 40somethigns PAX complained about our joints

The Thang:

10 each of Arm Curl and Press, tricep ex. and overhead press. Grabbed bells and went for a stroll around the park. Bells always farmered carried. We used the park equipment to tell us what to do. Each Swing 20 swings, Statues 30 Standing Tesh with squat each arm Bathrooms = 20 squats same set as the start upon our return.

Paired up for a dora

100 Goblet Squats

200 Calf Raises

300 Flutter with chest press

6 minutes to go carry back to bathroom and back 1 minute of squats and 1 minute of swings.

IR Q: Kermit

Took a nice mosey around downtown Fort Mill and even down to the Peach stand and back. Big thank you for leading this piece and not leaving any men behind!

 

Post Workout  JWOW led us in prayer and we named a  FNG The name Cannonball.

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bc wants to go fast…

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WARMUP: told the pax the route
THE THANG: run route – aka, river district down and back and any bonus mileage. About 4 miles down and back.

Bandcamp wanted to go fast right out of the parking lot so we did. He got a PR run for the morning. That’s a 1-0 start to the day!
MARY: stretching if you made it back in time
ANNOUNCEMENTS: ya buddy – the shieldlock hit the bethel’s men shelter hard and fast forward to Thursday, we had a great turnout!!
COT: of course! Core principle #5!!

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Co-Q

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WARMUP: SSH, Windmills, Moroccan night clubs
THE THANG: Tabata workout. 3 rounds of 6 exercises. 45seconds work, 20 seconds rest.
Exercises: curls, front raise, standing row, tricep extension, oh press left, oh press right
Mozy to bigger parking lot at front of church.
Pt2- Crystal Lake- start at 13 squats, MOT to next set of parking spots was near crawl with bell, then 12 squats. Around the world MOT to next parking spots. Repeat and decrease by 1 rep until finished

MARY: Flutter press, American Hammer, big boys
ANNOUNCEMENTS: convergence
COT:

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Burpees & Bunionettes

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WARMUP: Moseyed the COT parking lot for approx. 5 minutes picking up late arriving PAX and mixing in BKs, HKs, Karaoke, Mike Tysons, and bear crawling. At 5 min in we stopped and completed 25 SSHinCadence. Warm up complete.
THE THANG: Dora 2.0 – Took the PAX to the hill by the pullup bars and asked them to partner up. Partner #1 runs down the hill to the stop sign, completes 5 Burpees, and then runs back to the top of the hill to meet up with Partner #2 who was performing the selected exercise. Both guys walk over to the pullup bars where Cindys were available. Partner #1 completes 10 pullups and then hangs on the bar until Partner #2 completes 15 KB swings with Cindy. SWITCH! Once the team completes 1 set of pullups and KB swings each they return to the street to continue the Dora.
3 Exercises for the DORA:
100 – Diamond Merkins
150 – Alt. Lunges
200- American Hammers
If my memory serves me correctly we made 9 trips to the bars during the DORA.
MARY: Planking and Praising – Made it back to COT with a few minutes left so asked the PAX to move into a straight arm plank position. Asked the PAX to tell us something they are thankful for while holding the plank position. This took about 1 1/2 minutes. Then asked the PAX to lift their right hand off the ground while holding the plank position. Did this for each arm and leg for 15 seconds each. Then asked PAX to lift right hand and left leg off the ground while holding the plank position. Did this for both sides and held it for 10 seconds. Held normal plank for a little longer to reach 3 minutes. DONE!
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Warning -more SawDust foot pics coming soon, Saturday Convergence/Invergence, Daffodil hike
COT: From my experience the men of The Fort are good at praying for others and asking for prayer for others. Very seldom do I hear something vulnerable/transparent about what’s going on internally, personal struggles with the PAX. So, asked each PAX to be vulnerable and share something that they are struggling with currently. Lifted me up to hear men share their hearts/struggles and hear other men immediately offer words of wisdom, encouragement, and comfort. Thanks for sharing fellas!

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4-corners

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*WARMUP:*  SSH, Big Boys, Windmills

*THE THANG:* 3 Round Run to CVS, 10-20-30 count exercise at each corner, back to COT for 3 burpees after each round. 3 Round Run around Harris Teeter parking lot 10-20-30 count exercise at each corner, back to COT for 3 burpees after each round, Finished with one more round to CVS then an Airborne special to close it out at COT

Prayer or praise from everyone

Olaf took us out in prayer

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Meat sleeve

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WARMUP: pull-ups at print shop
THE THANG: 30 merkins of all sorts and 20 squats and 20 SSH at top of hill in crappy lot then run to top of hill on other side near 160 and repeat over and over and over.
MARY: there’s something about her
ANNOUNCEMENTS: convergence Saturday
COT:prayers up for all men traveling and praises for sobriety. Dueces!

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Dodging Commuters in the Gloom

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WARMUP: We all showed up ready to roll
THE THANG: 3 ruckers + 2 runners. One sandbag involved thanks to Dojo. Lots of fellowship shared along with fitness on a beautiful Spring morning.
MARY: She stayed home
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Convergence, Invergence, Bethel, Blood Drive
COT: jobs, 2.0 weddings

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A Leap Day Ruck

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14 HIM #RolledOut instead of #RollingOVer on the 2024 Leap Day. After a brief disclaimer we noted 1 FNG–Sergio Franco- Soon to be named quite perfectly XciteBike.

Off we  went headed up the road into the shopping center where opportunity stuck and stairs were found to traverse up and down.  As the legs warmed up the pace quickened for most. Rucking with/beside @Bonzi  really requires a stretching of the stride, and man we were cooking.

Into the apartments for some quick planks as the group caught up then some squats and we were off again.  Back up and down the stairs then shot up over 160 in the office complex.  We had a nice jaunt over to #The-Coachs-Box to say good morning to @Cyclopes &Co. In route  I stopped the train for some over head holds, OH presses, and curls.  As the group filed in a caught up on reps it was time for a quick message.  With Rucks held High- I drew from Tony Dungee’s book Uncommon Life and talked about how Failure while it does suck, ( so does holding a ruck overhead) it does not have to be a big stumbling block for us as Pro’s, Dads, Husbands ect.  We all agreed that we fall into the trap of getting too down in these instances.  What TD reminds us is we can be energized by our failures. The SkyQ made us this way.  Use them as growth and learning opportunities, get energized knowing we won’t make that mistake twice.   AT this point arms began to shake and it was time to roll.

On the move YHC noted a fantastic parking lot and strongly recommended a ruck shuffle from the entry to the 90 degree corner.  Mumble chatter surged, as Duck(s) typically don’t run , but this day I/We did.  Around the corner and Cyclopes &Co were nowhere to be found.  Guess they felt running ruckers converging on them and took Flight.

Around the school and back toward the EndEx.  Across  160 and another Ruck Shuffle through  the Panera Parking Lot. I said 3 medians but ran 4-Noone said Ducks were good at counting , esp while  on the run.

Couple quick laps and little more shuffling and we hit 0600. My watch said 3.63 miles at a 14:46 Avg–Not to Shabby.

Pledge of Allegiance-Announcements, Praises& Prayers.

Great Rucking in the Gloom with these Men.

Duck Dynasty

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Shady’s 4 corners

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WARMUP: Moroccan night clubs, windmills, cherry pickers
THE THANG: start in the center with one burpee. Go to each corner and do 5 reps. Return to center and increase rep by 1, increase rep at each corner by 5 reps.
1st round exercises: flying squirrel, merkins, squats, and Bobby hurleys

Go back down in the same increments
2nd round exercises: CDDs, hillbilly walker, C. Dry Docks, LBCs – center was imperial walkers
MARY:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: convergence, check presentation
COT:

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The hills are moist

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Steady rain all morning

4 PAX pre-ran starting at 0445 – crossed 160 and around new kingsley loop and then back across 160 and around lake loop – back at 0510 for a bit of stretching and mumblechatter

7 runners and 2 ruckers departed at 0515.

runners route – Left on Munn, Left into FMHS campus. Most PAX stopped for 4 solid hill sprints up the hill that leads down to get vehicles down to the track/field. Continued through campus and popped out onto Harris St. Ran downhill from there to Harris St park where we veered Left onto the paved path toward WEP. At WEP, we did a couple more hill sprints and let the 6 join back with the pack. continued Left on 160 back to COT.

All runners got 3.7, some got closer to 5.

More thoroughbreds today than clydesdales. Maybe clydesdales are sensitive to rain?

Thanks for the opportunity to lead us this morning Rolloff.

-Badlands

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