We came, we did, we went. Here is what we did, well most of it.
24 #HIM joined YHC (25 total) to honor Special Agent Forrest Leamon at the 8-13-18 edition of HoneyBadger.
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Forrest Nelson Leamon, 37, assigned to the Foreign-deployed Advisory and Support Team (FAST) Echo was killed October 26th, 2009, while on a counternarcotics mission in Western Afghanistan when the helicopter he was in crashed. He is survived by his wife Ana, his son Luke, his parents, Sue and Richard Leamon, and his sister Heather.
Warmup:
Mosey to the pull up bars.
The “Forrest” WOD:
3 rounds for time:
COT
Announcements:
Prayers:
– Ginsu
On the morning of Friday, August 3rd, 61 Men of High Impact joined Homebrew, Deacon, & Jiffy for some #Convergence work.
For this Round Robin of Pain, we separated the PAX into 3 groups and rotated to each station for 12 minutes.
Station 1 – Jiffy:
He had setup a row of 4 cones in the bank parking lot and ran the PAX through the following exercises.
Station 2 – Deacon:
Find a partner
One partner runs to Pizza Hut and back while the other does a series of exercises until the team does merkins (100x), Squats (200x), LBCs (300x).
Station 3 – Homebrew:
4 Corners and Burpee Roll
PAX were divided into four groups, with one group being sent to each corner. Complete all exercises listed at your corner then bear crawl to the center. At the center was a large foam die. One PAX would roll the die for the group to determine how may burpees everyone would do. Amazingly, only one 6 was rolled all morning – I’m lookin at you IceT. Once the burpees were completed, crab walk from the center to the next corner going clockwise. Rinse and repeat until all corners are done or time runs out.
There were prayer requests for family, school returning and those with health needs.
Cakeboss took us out in prayer.
Great job, Homebrew, Deacon, & Jiffy!
– Ginsu
It was my pleasure to bring a new look with some “fun” exercises to The Honey Badger. Everyone knows that although the Honey Badger may be small, it is a tenacious and sometimes vicious creature. Thank you to all this who came out for my VQ, you all did the Honey Badger proud. It may not have been easy but you scratched your way though when lesser people would have quit. This AO is Hero or Hero inspired workouts. I am inspired by all of those who are willing to put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms we enjoy every day. It was only fitting to discuss our workout theme which was leadership. We all know and have varying definitions of leadership such as lead by example etc.. Leadership is the development of a vision, establishing what matter, then articulating why. Set the direction and inspire others. Translate vision into reality. I hope I was able to inspire others to push themselves to do things they did not know were possible. Make a better you every day. “Accept the challenges so you can feel the exhilaration of victory.” Everyone who came and conquered the Honey Badger are licking their lips today because the taste of victory is amazing.
Warmup: Windmill, Copperhead Squats, Chinook, Sun Gods, Tempo Merkin
10 Chin ups immediately followed by 10 negative release for a 10 second down count each rep. (Wall pushups and wall sits while waiting for bar)
Bleacher Run X3
Tooth Fairy up Stairs then Reverse Bear Crawl down stairs (2 Rounds) Sweat Angles while waiting for remainder of Pax to complete
Butkus (Rapid step ups) 1 minute on then 30 second rest
Inclined Mountain Climbers 1 minute on then 30 second rest
Reverse Bear Crawl up steps, Jameis Winston Down Steps with 5 dips every step (crap walk feet first), at bottom 10 Ground and Pound Merkins (Fist on ground with thumbs pointing to the sky then push up mimicking tricep extension movement) (2 Rounds) Happy Jacks while waiting for remainder of Pax to complete.
Duck Walk Up Stairs (this is low and slow, do not rush. Should feel great burn, if not get lower and slower) Run down (2 Rounds)
Cool Down: X’s and O’s, X Cross Sit-ups, Captain Therkins (1:4, 2:8, 3:12, 4:16, 5:20), Superman to Canoe without arms or feet hitting the ground.
13 Pax gathered at the Deep for an unheard of beatdown by YHC and Ginsu. So heres the backstory….YHC was given the honor of Qing the Deep by Shakespeare (Keep up the great leadership!) One of the Pax that YHC wanted to get to know better was Ginsu, our 1st F Q. So, in an unheard of move that was borderline ridiculous, we went for it. Ginsu added a bit of variety by bringing his speaker to play some tunes throughout the workout. Lots of mumble chatter came from this.
The Pax of Lake Wylie are known for giving it their all and they did not disappoint. Gansu was prepared and YHC brought an old school Dirty McDeuce (courtesy of OBT) to the group.
The discussion was impact which was a carryover from the 3rd F Convergence from the day before. YHC admires the impact that Pax of F3 the Fort are making in the community. However, the best opportunity/need for impact is those who fall into your first 2 circles of Concentrica. The M and 2.0s. Fittingly, Bones posted with Link, his 2.0 who brought it for the workout and clearly Bones is making an impact with this one.
The Thang
Mosey across the street to Oakridge Middle – Pusher in the lead
COP
Windmills
Morrocan Night Clubs
SSH – no less than 30
Mtn Climbers
Merkins
Mosey to track for the Dirty McDeuce – First song is Ice, Ice, Baby by Vanilla Ice – let the mumble chatter begin!
4 sets of exercises, 3 exercises x 12 – IC, followed by a lap
Exercises focused on chest, core, legs
Round 1 – Merkins, LBCs, Low slow squats
Round 2 – Wide arm merkins, Dollies, Lunges
Round 3 – CDD, Rosalitas, Monkey Humpers
Round 4 – Diamond, Flutters, Mtn Climbers
Handoff to Ginsu
A few words on the intentionality of impact
Intention leads to Actions and that leads to Impact
Sprint work
50 yard sprint, 3 hand release burpees, 50 yard mosey x 3
LBC, Big Boy, Flutter x 20 in between
50 yard sprint, 10 merkins, 50 yard mosey x 3
V Ups, Captain Thor, Boats and Canoe x 20
50 yard sprint, 10 jump Squats, 50 yard mosey x 3
Freddy, hello dolly, protractor
Thunderstruck was played…uh oh!
Started with a V Up for every “thunder” based on request by Bones (what was he thinking) we switched to a burpee.
Mosey home
Moleskin
Pusher out!
14 PAX joined YHC on this day to push themselves Beyond their comfort zones.
When I was offered the opportunity to Q, I’ll admit, I hesitated for a moment. I had a busy week ahead and wasn’t sure I was up for the challenge of delivering a message during the beatdown. Then I remembered, never pass up an opportunity to Q! They don’t come too often.
Standard Disclaimer, Disclaimed
Disclaimer to my message – I felt it necessary to preface my message and inform that I’m not an overly righteous person. I come before the PAX with a heart of humility. I come before the PAX not with an attitude of confrontation, but rather with a heart for caring.
The Thang:
Mosey around the parking lot. Karaoke left/right, mosey, high knees, ankles to chest, mosey. Ended up down the hill past the pull-up bars and circled up.
COP –
50 SSH
20 Windmills
20 Merkins
20 Peter Parkers, Honey Mooner, Downward Dog
20 Parker Peters, Honey Mooner, Downward Dog
Message: Going into the planning process for the Q, I thought I would discuss with the PAX what was going on in my life, mainly where my faith has led me to this point. I’ve been thinking a lot about my relationship with Christ Jesus because I’m 6 months into a 9 month Journey (Offically called: The Journey) with at least a dozen other PAX in which we’re learning to abide in Christ through scripture, journaling and weekly meetings. It’s an intense program that has really started to transform my level of faith for the better. I could talk more about this process (and certainly that would have been okay!), but I also knew that was well within my comfort zone. I wanted to go Beyond my comfort zone and challenge the PAX to do the same.
I decided, rather, to share how my faith walk as help me to overcome obstacles in my life.
Beatdown:
Run to Pull Up Bars –
3 Sets: Partner 1: 8 strict pull ups / Partner 2: SSH
Plank until 6 is finished
Bear Crawl from the pull up bars down to the first speed pump (~50 yards)
Message: James 5: 15-16
15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. 16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
I admitted to the PAX I lost sleep when I decided to go beyond my comfort zone with this message. I was anxious and uncertain about my decision. But I also knew by confessing to my Brothers, I could continue the healing process. I then shared with the PAX that I’ve struggled with porn. I was clear in sharing I didn’t put this out there lightly, without a lot of thought or consideration. These PAX I know and respect.
Why put this out there and risk losing that mutual respect? See above – James 5: 15-16.
Stats on Pornography:
$97 Billion Dollar industry
35% of all downloads are porn related
25% of all internet searches are porn related
70% of men ages 18-34 visit porn sites monthly
YHC then asked the PAX: Have you seen the affects of porn on the world? In your community? In your family?
Beatdown:
Run to The Wall –
BTTW – 40 seconds
35 Donkey Kicks
24 Merkins in cadence
10 burpees
Message: Galatians 6:1
6 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.
I felt it was a sign from the Lord when the Sunday before my Q, my Pastor spent 40 minutes talking about accountability. During his sermon on accountability, I couldn’t stop thinking about the PAX. F3 is a unique organization that a lot of good comes from. We’re a band of Brothers who desires to lock shields anytime necessary. The problem of pornography can be overcome. It’s much more likely to be overcome if you’re being held accountable. To quote my Pastor, “sanctification requires community”. Again, what an opportunity the PAX provide through this community which is F3! (#WhetStone)
Beatdown:
Mosey to the Band Practice Field:
Sprint 40 yards, mosey 60 yards (3X).
Bear Crawl 20 yards, 20 SSH
Walk 20 yards, 20 Bomb Jacks
Bear Crawl 20 yards, 10 Burpees
Walk 20 yards, 20 Squats
Bear Crawl 20 yards, 10 Burpees
Rinse, Repeat. Modified with doing half the number of reps. Also, we didn’t do the 40 yard sprints.
Message: Philippians 4:13
13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
This habit, this drug, this problem, can be overcome. To quote my Pastor, again, “our ultimate accountability is to God”.
I wasn’t able to get beyond my problem of porn until I got serious about my relationship with the Lord.
My final question to the PAX that morning in the gloom: What is your relationship like with the Lord?
Beatdown:
Sprint 100 yards, mosey to COT.
COT –
Name-O-Rama
Announcements
Prayers/Praises
NMM:
It’s an honor to be among the PAX. The process of preparing the message (and beatdown!) was an exhausting one for YHC. The process also sharpened me in ways I wasn’t expecting. To revisit some bad habits of my past has really helped me to realize how far I’ve come in this life and in my faith. I thank you all for the support.
It’s was an honor to Q.
Maximus – thank you for the opportunity.
#CoopStrong
29 Men descended on the Colosseum for a downpainment delivered via sidewalk chalk and a discussion on You vs. You.
There are enemies around all of the time and as men we are challenged to defeat those enemies one by one. Often overlooked is the enemy of one’s true self. This may be the most challenging enemy in our effort to become a better man.
In fighting with our enemies, we often look at overcoming the battles and winning the war. For example, to overcome alcohol addiction there is a 12 step process. This works because no one can overcome the war of addiction in one step. It takes winning individual battles…or steps.
To become a better man as we are called to do in Ephesians 5, it is much the same strategy. Get a little better as part of a journey to ultimately be the man that you want to be. It doesn’t happen overnight. There is no cold turkey quitting that offers long term benefit. It is baby steps, one at a time, with an understanding that the enemy is always out there. These enemies are called pride, selfishness and greed to name a few.
The Thang
Mosey to parking lot (Lots of mumble chatter here…love it!)
Stop along the way for 5 Burpees…quieted some of the chatter
COP
30 SSHs
5 Burpees
15 IWs
4 Burpees
10 Merkins
3 Burpees
10 Windmills
2 Burpees
15 Squats
1 Burpee
Mosey to back parking lot
9 Stations each with a different exercise and sidewalk chalk
Do each exercise for 1 minute. Write down the number of times you completed
Station 1 – Burpees
Station 2 – Flutter kicks
Station 3 – Wide Arm Merkins
Station 4 – Bombjacks
Station 5 – American Hammers
Station 6 – Jumping Lunge
Station 7 – Donkey Kicks
Station 8 – Elbow Plank
Station 9 – Carolina Dry Docks
Rinse and repeat station asking that you do 1 additional rep per station
Mosey home
Moleskin
It was a pleasure to lead the Pax and all 3 Fs were accomplished with a visit to Crossroads led by Bonsai after. Thanks to Jekyll for the opportunity!
Pusher out!
Today we celebrated 2 years of the Abyss. When the shovel flag was planted 6/29/20016 by Dark Helmet the Abyss was merely an idea that “if we build it….they will post.” And post the PAX did! Over the past year and half it has been an honor to be the Site Q of this versatile AO and I appreciate all the PAX who have come out and led a workout.
Q got to the AO with seconds to spare due to an emergency bathroom visit at a 24 hr Harris Teeter in route.
Once disclaimers were given and the 5 F3 Principles given (due to FNG) we were off.
Quick mosey around the front half of the AO to allow all stragallers to exit their vehichles (ehem…Wildthing) and then to a warm-up circle.
Warm-up
The Thang
I told the PAX that I wanted to highlight a few of the “features” of the AO during the workout so we started with the Flag pole.
Mosey to very back hill of the AO for a series of hill exercises
Mosey to the Basketball court for some Suicides
First Suicide–
all four goals and back
Second–
Mosey into “wet and muddy” field
Mosey to “the hill”
Mosey to COT.
Everyone pushed themselves and got better for it…includding FNG who was off to the side threatening to Merlot.
Once Namorama was finished we welcomed FNG Oompa Loompa!
Announcements and Prayers
Thanks again for all the PAX who came out today to celebrate this AO. We had 24 there and we have set the goal for 30 next year!
-Bones
On an unseasonably cool June morning, 41 #HIMs met to get an attitude adjustment and start the day out right.
Mosey to the big parking lot on 160.
WARMUP:
The THANG
Four corners in the big parking lot. Count off into groups of 4s and rotate through the stations.
Mosey to the wall for 20 4-count wall mountain climbers.
Mosey back to COT….NOT DONE YET!
Captain Thors in cadence to 8 x 32.
COT
1 Corinthians 9:24 reads “Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win!” Give everything you do your best effort. Sometimes, however, this requires an attitude adjustment. Be grateful for how God has blessed you and honor HIM by giving it your all. After all, the only difference between a chAmp and a chUmp is YOU!
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Thanks for the opportunity, Shady!
– Ginsu
I’m afraid of Varsity…not gonna sugar coat it. Hardcore Boot Camps scare me, especially AO’s that have pull-up bars on site. I stay as far away from them as possible. So, to get me to one of these crazy AO’s, you’ll have to ask me to Q. I tried my best to make this not moderate. I probably only hurt myself though.
We started by running around the NAFO parking lot. 25 SSH here, 25 SSH there, 25 more here and then 25 more there. SSH are my favorite warmup exercise because…science says it’s the best. Our last stop in the lot was for a few Merkins.
Next we moseyed towards Sugar Creek Elementary. I head faked a pitstop at the pull-up bars but kept going. At the bottom of the hill I decided it would be good to run back up the hill and then back down. I hate running.
Next obstacle was the Basketball Court. We ran Suicides, Bear Crawled, Crab Walked, and Lunged. This is why I #Slowburn on Fridays.
I had my speaker box setup in the bus loop to entertain us while we worked it. We split into 2 teams. 1 team worked out while the other team ran a lap. Exercises included: Balls to the Wall, Merkins, LBC’s, Big Boy Situps, Planks of sorts, Makhtar N’Diayes…I tried to get a good mix in.
When I decided I couldn’t take anymore running, I put Chumbawamba’s Tubthumping on the speaker and we did 28 burpees in 3m32s. I hear they’ve done more burpees in less time at Varsity. Beasts!
It was time for COT. I tried to walk a bit but Ginsu said he felt like running so we ran back. A couple Ruckers met us there and we closed it out with a Big Ball of Man. Happy Birthday to Dark Helmet! Thank you Kielbasa for the opportunity. I’ll trade you Q’s again in a couple months!