Endless streams of Omaha at BlockParty

The freshness of downtown Fort Mills morning dew and mumble chatter was in the air.

An immediate Omaha was necessary, best way to do that is by running aimlessly while thinking of your next move.

Ran up the hill to the parking lot, quick fake out then continued moseying to WEP parking lot.

(WARMUP)

promised we will warm up muscle groups that we would not be using.

– MMNCs
– Peter Parker and Parker Peters
– @bandcamp like broga moves

Mosey aimlessly back up through the brick ledges where many Irkins, Derkins, Step ups, and dips have occurred in the past.

Made it to parking lot with large wall in front of pharmacy. Being stubborn or optimistic, decided to stick with the Weinke on this one but quickly modified then aborted.

THE THANG(S)

Believe this one is exicon worthy, a muscle up/toe tap Webb like exercise. The idea, 1 muscle up followed by 4 alternating toes on the wall motions increased accordingly.

Decided to break up group in half. One half start on end of parking lot and burpee broad jump to those doing the Webb. Rinse and repeat.

The mumble-chatter was growing, rightfully so, quickly abandoned mission after two rounds.

Off to the roads thinking up the next round with general direction from the weinke in tow.

Next stop, the iron cross

– start at Loom parking lot
– 25 Mike Tyson’s
– Run to 4 way stop, run up hill on Williamson st to lit parking lot
– 25 Appolo Onos (d/c in case wondering)
– Run to Fort Mill Church of God freshly paved parking lot, vandalized with chalk ( let the record show YHC did go and wash off with h2o following)
– 25 jump squats (you’re welcome battle bot)
– Run to FM town hall building (formerly comporium) on Monroe white st
– 25 merkins

Rinse and repeat

Little bit of Mary for the overachievers and COT.

MOLESKIN

The rep count was intended to enable PAX to focus on form but you can only lead a horse to water. The spring chickens gotta run, so let em run.Most got 2 rounds or almost 2 rounds with 3+ miles total.

The many leadership opportunities of Qing are invaluable, along with the ability to share a message. Discussed missionality and finding your HIZ along with helping your kids or others do the same.

It’s always a privilege to Q at The Forts premiere AO, where I have a deep gratitude for what F3 has done for YHC as my 1st AO. Thx @kermit for the nod.

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A deep dive into the mind of Slash at the Hive

WARMUP:

The Q was told today started at 5:16, so he arrived just in time…

SSH, Moroccan Nightclubs, Windmill, Imperial Walker, Hillbilly Walker

THE THANG:

Based off a 2019 GORUCK monthly workout that I know Bandcamp loved back then.

The main movement was suitcase carry up and down the hill by the stadium. At the bottom the work was 20 reps of each below starting with the top. Then adding the next one the next time. Then the top 3 the next time etc. I think we made it to overhead press

Swing
Squat
Lat Pull-Over
Lunge
Plank Pull-Through
Overhead Press
Curl
Man Makers

MARY: One minute of LBC to get to 6:00

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

For the love of God, run in the Cannoli Run if you can!

Aug 11-13 plan for retreat to save lives

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Football field with Yds to go!

WARMUP: SSH, Windmills, Cherry Pickers, Imperial Walkers, Merks, Squats, Slow mosey, Rebel Merks, LBCs…
THE THANG: 6s and 11s on the Foorball field using the Yard Markers as pain points to traverse the 100yds. 6s Big boys and burpees greeted the pax followed by BombJax and Merks followed by a round of 11s with Squats and Plankjax. Pax fluttered waiting for Six. Circled up midfield for a quick Starfish set up using each corner of field for an in-cadence random Pax grabbing the reigns.
MARY: 4 mins round of Mary that Senator Tressel upgraded w some Xs and Ohhhs – that was a crowd pleaser!
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Cannoli run, Newsletter, and You
COT: Prayers and Praises for Drop thrill, recent surgery for Pax members, Luka and parents, and health and patience in general.

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Shield Lock Talk

WARMUP: Introduction and disclaimer. Began a mosey down the road that included toy soldiers, butt kickers and both sides of Karaoke. Stopped at the far parking lot for a warm-up. Included MNC, Wind Mills, Produce Pickers. plank with discussion, up/down dog, Mtn Climbers and ended with Merkins.
THE THANG: Part 1 of 3. We did the Motivator. After we completed it, transitioned to Kaiser. He lead us to the track to do some bench work. Part 2 of 3 included Step ups, Incline Merkins, Dips, then an Indian Run around the track. Repeated bench work and then abs before handing it off to Body Wash. He took us on a mosey back to COT. Part 3 of 3 was all Broga and Ab work. At each part we talked about the reason we joined our SL. We were missing OTG, Divac and Slapshot. All had prior obligations or Q’s.
MARY: The final sets of abs was tine to conclude our SL discussion.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: A couple different runs coming up and blood drive.
COT: Prayers for marriage and healing

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It’s Good to Be Back

COP
SSH x 20
Low Slow Squat x 10
Moroccan Night Club x 20

Disclaimer, move to start point.

WEINKE
Use parking rows as pain stations
11 Reps Each Stop

Method of Travel
Rounds 1 & 2: Lunge walk to each row
Round 3: Bear Crawl KB Drag

Stop 1
Halos
Kid Launch

Stop 2
One Legged RDL both sides

Stop 3
Tricep Extensions
Curls

Stop 4
Goblet Squats
Cossack Squats

Stop 5
KB Swings
OH Press

Stop 6
Burpee Snatch

Stop 7
Bent over rows

We completed 2 rounds and headed back to start for some Mary

Mary
WWI Situps
American Hammers
V-Ups
LBCs
Merkins (who knew this was Mary??)

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Whetstone WOD

Disclaimer: By participating in an F3 workout, you assume the risks inherent in doing so. I am not a professional. F3 makes no representations of any kind regarding your safety. Asked to share about whetstone and my experiences, here we go…

1. DORA: Rebel
– challenged me in areas I struggle: alcohol, devoting time to my M, getting my family to Church consistently
– Asks for progress updates every time we meet
– Sets the example for how to be a better man

Reporting Progress
+ 200 merkins
+ 200 big boys
+ 200 squats
+ 200 LBC’s
– Bear crawl/power-skips

2. Partner run: Pusher AKA Big Question Eddie
– pushes me to think bigger; act better
– Always comes back when I ghost, some may be shocked to learn that F3 didn’t immediately stick with me!!
– Sets the example for how to be a better man

Big Questions
+ Run to 160 and back, ask big questions of each other: who’s your whetstone? Who could be your stone/blade? What do you need in a whetstone relationship?

3. Partner transport: Long Duck
– full of stories and antidotes to frame your mind for the positive, I.e. attitude card
– Carried me in some of my struggles with alcohol and anger
– Pours himself into others to help them and himself
– Sets the example for how to be a better man

Carrying your man
+ partner carry, 2 laps
+ wheelbarrow, 1 lap
– repeat

4. Closing: Key takeaways
– find what you need in a stone, plus seek to share wisdom with a blade (it makes you a better man)
– Be open with them, get vulnerable
– You can have more than one stone, learn lessons from all relationships
– Find someone that sets the example for how to be a better man

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Dangling in the rain

WARMUP:
Goofballs
Windmill
Low slow squat
moroccan night club

Dead hang – 1 minute x 2
It was at this point the rain started coming down mightily. Turns out men are waterproof.

THE THANG:
11s
Pullups
CDDs at bottom of hill
The rain was absolutely relentless. But these men were tougher than the rain

10 toes to bar
29 squats in honor of Travis Manion

Now that the rain let up, yog to the overhang for some fake broga

Couch stretch
Lizard stretch
Touch your toes
Pigeon stretch
Lat stretch
Chesticle stretch

MARY: stretchin’

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Men’s shelter – May the 4th be with you
The Print Shop is hosting a memorial day Murph at 8am on Memorial Day

COT:
Lift up prayers for Luka

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Currahee is the hardest AO in The Fort and we’re going to prove it!

WARMUP:
SSH
Windmills
Merkins
Low slow squat

Partner up – 1 sandbag per group
20 manmakers
20 thrusters with sandbag

THE THANG:
March to the hill
At “Basecamp”
10 manmakers
10 thrusters

If you have a sandbag, ATTACK the hill
If not:
20 merkins
20 squats
RUN up the hill

Take a breather at the top, return to bottom, switch and repeat

Return to COT
We were a few minutes behind getting to COT. Taking the hill twice can be done in under an hour, just skip the pre-manmakers/thrusters

MARY:
We were already 8 minutes late to COT

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Newsletter

COT:
Prayers for Luka

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