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Pray for Jamaica

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WARMUP: sure
THE THANG:

Out and back – 4.3mi

L on Munn
R on Harris
R on Sam Smith
R on Choate
L on Drew
L on Sharon Lee
R on Sutton
Out to 6 Baxter

MARY: nah
ANNOUNCEMENTS: 4Bs, Xmas party
COT: prayers for Jamaica recovery efforts, medical treatments/procedures, home repairs

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Identify vs Armor

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YHC shared from the heart — not advice, just something real. Sometimes courage gives another man permission to set his armor down. The focus was on identity — how childhood experiences shape us, and how facing them head-on leads to growth and freedom.

Many of us carry old wounds that taught us to shut down emotionally. Those patterns can follow us into our leadership, relationships, and fatherhood. The truth: our identity isn’t defined by the world or our situation, but by Christ. When it’s built on Him, it’s unshakable — built on purpose and longevity that forges character.

Through this process, YHC shared lessons learned:
• Identifying lies vs. truth
• Setting healthy boundaries and learning to say “no”
• Becoming decisive as a husband and father
• Letting go of people-pleasing
• Finding strength through faith, family, and brotherhood

The journey isn’t over — but progress is real. Growth means discovering strength in the struggle, and realizing we do have something to offer.

Takeaway:
Your foundation determines your resilience.
Your story might be the permission another man needs to heal.

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run, rundown, run-of-the-mill, runaway

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WARMUP: assorted stretching, grunting, groaning, whining about the cold
THE THANG: FMHS to new Kingsley, out/back to 21, around Sunbelt parking lot, back out. Studs add old Kingsley.
MARY: assorted stretching, grunting, groaning, whining about the cold
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Bourbon & BBQ, Trash pick-up, Christmas Party, read your newsletter
COT: as per usual

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Didn’t get Munsoned

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Old pros so quick disclaimer and we were off. Mosey to pharmacy for start of broken apart motivator. 6 exercises: 10 merkins, 10 mtn climbers, 10 squats, 10 lunges, 10 seal jacks, and 10 bomb jacks. Repeat sequence but 9 each. Mosey to next lot for 8s and 7s. Mosey to next stop for 6s and 5s. Next lot for 4s and 3s and finish up at Baptist church lot for 2s and 1. BLIMPS were next on the card. 5 burpees, run to far end of lot and back. 5 burpees, 10 lunges, run down and back. Keep building to 5 burpees, 10 lunges, 15 imperial Walker’s, 20 merkins, and 25 plank jacks. Scattered in were some of mine and Cubbies favorite Kingping quotes. Shady gave us some odd looks. Completed the final round in various stops as we headed back to COT: 5 burpees up thru 30 smurf jacks. Thanks to the guys who posted this morning. I knew it was going to be extra gloomy but we kept warm and started the day strong.

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Chilly breezy

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12 friendly pax showed for possible drizzle/rain conditions for a run thru downtown Baxter to the River and back. All enjoyed with no drizzle.

Discussed upcoming events and shared praises and prayer concerns largely regarding family. Elderly parents, kids finding their way… heavy loads that we are going through.

Praises for the fellowship and the get to of being able to be together and push each other. Good fellowship this morning.

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Sub- Sti -Q

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WARMUP: nope
THE THANG: Run or Ruck – Richard’s crossing and the Berkshire heights loop as many time as pax heart desires. Return via Richard’s crossing.
MARY: open to all men – she wasn’t there
ANNOUNCEMENTS: You betcha’ – read your newsletter
COT: 5th core principle

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Tribute to the Boss

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Soundtrack: Amazon Music Playlist: ”The Boss F3 30/30 Playlist”

Warmup: Merkins. Big Boys. Cherry Pickers. Planks. Bear Crawls.

Mosey to cinder blocks on the other side of campus.
Farmers carry two cinder blocks for a small lap after each exercise.
1. Jump Squats with Cinder Block. Oyo
2. Cinder Block Press (On your Back). Cadence.
3. Cinder Block Swings. Oyo.
4. Cinder Block Curls. Cadence.
5. Burpees. Oyo.
6. Skull Crushers. Cadence

Mosey back to the COT area.

Dora. 100 Merkins. 200 Squats.
The partner bear crawls to the light pole, and then moseys back.

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Buckets (again)

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WARMUP: We warmed up

Went to the now famous buckets workout.

Three buckets were placed around Kingsley. Upon arrival the packs found various exercises on paper slips that were pulled from the buckets at random. The goal was to spread the buckets around so that we got at least a mile if not a mile and a half of running for the workout.

Included in bucket 1:
Box cutters and burpees
Mtn climbers and grave diggers
Donkey kicks and merkins
LBCs and dying cockroaches

Bucket 2:
Donkey kicks and squats
Calf raises and Weezy Jeffersons
Butt kickers and Peter pointers

Bucket 3:
Burpees of various counts
Shoulder taps
Lbc’s

All thoroughly enjoyed. Good news…I believe they will all continue to post at the Fort.

Many thanks to the President and CEO of gloomschedule, <@U08G28Z7E> for the opportunity.

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Three lessons of leadership

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WARMUP: Mosey to the lower lot by baseball field. Exercises in cadence were
Windmills x 10
5 burpees OYO
Imperial walkers x 10
4 burpees OYO
Hillbilly walkers x 10
3 burpees OYO
Low slow squats x 10
Hold peoples chair with 15 Moroccan night clubs I/C
Shake out legs
2 burpees OYO
seal Jacks x 15
1 burpee OYO

THE THANG:
Mosey to the parking lot next to football field
Dora tel:50-100-150
50 burpees
100 squats
150 flutters

Lesson 2 was shared

Mosey to football field
Each exercise’s reps were based on the yardline from which they were done
MOT’s to each yard line varied. Always return to the goal line after each exercise
10 yd line – burpees
20 yd line – lunges
30 yd line – squats
40 yd line – seal jacks
50 yard line – Carolina Dry Docks
40 yard line – Hello Dollys
30 yard line – Flutters
20 yard line – shoulder taps
10 yard line – hand release merkins

Moseyed to COT for 1 minute of protractors and 0600 was upon us

MARY: 1 minute of protractor work

Three lessons of leadership shared from Kirby Smart:

You will have to make hard decision that negatively impact people you care about

You will be disliked despite your attempts to do the best for the most

You will be misunderstood and not always have a chance to defend yourself

ANNOUNCEMENTS: read that newsletter – lots of ways to get involved

NMM – Closing thought – Upholding standards requires sometimes being unpopular. As leaders – we must be diligent in our assessment of how we carry and live up to those for our homes, families and communities we serve. Tell someone about what standards you are trying to uphold. Our effectiveness in doing so is only as good as our accountability measures in place.

COT: 5th core principle. #YHTBT

Thanks for the call Rosie. :eye:

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Training the Neglected Muscle Groups

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Another great day in the Gloom with my brothers from other mothers. An elite 8 toured the grounds targeting often neglected muscle groups. Here’s what we did.

Warm Up
– 10 Low Slow Squats (IC)
– 10 Imperial Walkers (IC)
– 10 Windmills (IC)
– 10 Mountain Climbers (IC)

Mosey to School
– 10 Irkins (IC)
– 10 Dips (IC)
– 10 Step-ups (each leg)
– 60 Calf Raises (20 in, 20 out, 20 regular)
– 10 Derkins (IC)

Circle the Lot
– 25 MNCs (IC)
– Circle the lot
– 25 Overhead Press (IC)
– Circle the lot
– 25 Little Baby Arm Circles (IC)
– Circle the lot
– 25 Chinooks (IC)
– Circle the lot
– 25 Wonder Womans (IC)
– Circle the lot
– 25 Italian Night Clubs (IC)

Mosey to bridge
– 15 LBCs (IC)
– Run to the end of the bridge
– 15 American Hammers (IC)
– Run back
– 15 Flutters (IC)
– Run to the end of the bridge
– 15 Boxcutters (IC)
– Run back
– 15 Big Boys
– Run to the end of the bridge
– 15 Freddies (IC)

Mosey around back of school
Stretches
– Sitting left leg out
– Sitting right leg out
– Sitting both legs out
– Butterfly
– Standing left
– Standing right
– Standing middle

Mosey to side of school
– 15 People’s Chairs (IC)
– 30 Count single-leg holds left
– 30 Count single-leg holds right
– 10 Isolated one-leg squats (each leg)
– 10 Dirty Hook-ups (IC)
– 10 Wall Tar Jais (IC)
– 10 Crossbody Wall Crunches (each side)
– 15 Australian Mtn Climbers (IC)
Mosey back to COT

NMM
We lift heavy so that we can carry heavy things – physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Men who prioritize training are resilient and reliable, and as such, everybody wants what they have. But you have to learn to say “no” to some things. If you pour out everything you have, you will have nothing left to your family or for yourself.

Also, know that you have a brotherhood to help you shoulder the weight. You’re either going through it, just went through it, or will go through it. When you get overwhelmed, ask for help. You are needed, desired, and loved. Don’t let temporary problems cause you to succumb to a permanent solution. Talk, listen, share, and care. We need you. Your family needs you. And your community needs you.

Aye!
IJ

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