Parading around Minnow Pond

Temperature was 40 degrees however it was a bit windy. The Pledge of Alliance was recited, the Pax were counted and instructions were given.

WARMUP: N/A for Minnow Pond

THE THANG:
Following the FM Christmas Parade route, Pax were to complete the following exercises at stops along the way:

10 burpees
20 big boys
10 lunges each leg

Stops were the following:

Unity Presbyterian
Corner of Main and Tom Hall
Corner of Main and White
Lot beside FM Town Hall
Lap around WEP

Once complete, Pax were to reverse the route with stops along the way until COT.

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The Winter of Wegs’ discontemt

WARMUP: Too cold
THE THANG: in the words of Rev. Al Green, “Take Me To The River”runners ran to the River & back. Ruckers did they own thang
MARY: nope
ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Usual
COT: prayers & praises

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Shared Pain leads to Trust

YHC wanted to get off campus a bit this AM at Golden Corral and also wanted to introduce Parking Lot Coffee (PLC) to the Pax. Since I have a one cup Keurig, I offered to buy coffee for all who attend.

WARMUP:
Mosey around HT, no bad smells this AM

COP
IW x 15
Mtn x 15
Merkins x 10
Cherry Pickers x 15
SSH x 30

THE THANG:

Mosey down 460 towards Tega Cay stopping at a parking lot for a Lazy Dora

50 burpees/partner holds Al Gore
100 Merkins/partner holds plank
150 Big Boys/partner holds 6 inches

Discussed the key elements of Q3.3 Trust including:

No man can be indefinitely virtuous as a singleton
Dilemma in finding someone you can rely on
Get Right and Live Right serve as criteria for identifying another who can be relied upon
Shared pain leads to trust
CSAUP serves as a great opportunity for shared pain

Mosey back towards HT, stopping for some leg work on a hill

7s
Lunges at bottom
Nur to top
Squats at top
Run to bottom

Mosey back for COP revivisited

Mosey back to COT for LBCs

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They’re Entertained….And sweaty!

WARMUP:
Is 36+ years at a job meaningless or meaningful?? How you approach it makes the difference but finishing strong is the key to legacy :muscle:

THE THANG:
Dynamic warm up
5 burpees
Toy soldiers
Shuffle
Butt lickers
Shuffle
High knees

30 & 35
Gassers w30 merkins
10 merkins then first run
10 merkins 2nd run
10 merkins 3rd run

Dips w out 5 donkey kicks and back
10 dips
10 dips
10 dips

Broadjump burpee-5
30 flutters 10 at a time

MARY:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Read Newsletter
Halfback is a beast
COT:
Prayers for aging parents, marriages, 2.0’s, those dealing with health issues :pray:

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Three Strands of Strength

WARMUP:
NASA led warmup. Slow mosey around the parking lot, ending near where we started for 10-20 of the following:
– SSH
– WM
– MNC
– IW
– Produce Pickers
The slow mosey to the front stage area of the amphitheater to start the main events.
THE THANG:
Part 1 – NASA led – No OYO

Group run around the WEP newly paved path, stopping at every swing, or where there was supposed to be a swing, for the following:
– 5 Burpees OYO
– 10 merkins IC
– 15 LSS IC
– 20 flutters (2 ct, every other leg) IC
– 25 SSH (4 ct) IC
Group run to the next, repeat the above. There are 9 swings, this would be a LOT of reps, right? Well, same as in life, if you share your burdens, pairing up with those you can trust, the burden gets lighter, even though it is still there. After 4 benches, starting at the 5th, one exercise went away. So the 5th bench was merkins, LSS, flutters, SSH. The 6th was just LSS, flutters, SSH, and so on. Then the group did an Indian run the last 1/4 of the track back to the amphitheater where Q was handed off to Pusher.

Part 2 – Led by Pusher – DORA around Little Baby Jesus

From WEP amphitheater, group ran down Ardrey St to Harris St, stopping halfway down Ardrey for CDDs while we grouped back up for the 6, then eventually took a left on Harris, then went to the front of the Fort Mill Church of the Nazarene, the Little Baby Jesus. Then we paired up for a DORA. One person exercised, the other ran a loop around the church building.
– 100 merkins
– 200 LSS
– 300 LBC

Pusher’s message throughout was a cord of three strands cannot be easily broken. If you go things alone, life will break you more easily. Find a shieldlock or two to help strengthen your cord. Keep in mind the Lord provides alot of strength too.

Everyone crushed it! A LOT of merkins, LSS, LBC, flutters, SSH, and some burpees mixed in for flavor, with a total distance of about 2.3 miles. Solid work by all.

MARY: Got back to COT with a little extra time for a Pusher led Mary session of 20 ct each of flutters, hello dollys, LBCs, 2 rounds nonstop, and your feet never touch the ground. OUCH!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Convergence at The Ranch on Thanksgiving day, 0630 start. Run, boot, kettlebell options. Birdcage has a 3 person team competition too. Alot of things going on. Read the newsletter and GET INVOLVED!!

COT: A LOT lifted up. We really shared in COT. Keep in mind the COT can be another string to strengthen your cord, but it has to be utilized.

Also, we had an Immaculate EH. While Pusher was taking us out in COT, I felt a new, strong hand grip by shoulder. It was a very calming presence, and remained throughout the COT words being offered by Pusher. As we broke, I turned around and saw a new face, not F3, with a smile on his face. He had just arrived at WEP to start his day with his friend, saw our COT and felt compelled to join. We greeted each other with handshakes and smiles, and I introduced him to the others in our group. Emmett is his name, and he knows Olaf through Red Truck Men. He was so moved by our COT, he wanted to lead us out in another prayer, so we COT’d up again and he offered some amazing words. His female friend joined in as well. Incredibly moving. THIS is what it is all about! They both hung around and talked with the entire group. We told him about F3, its mission, and when/where we meet, and he said he will see us all again soon, that he really likes what F3 is about. This was divine intervention. Immaculate EH.

What a morning! Loved co-Q-ing with Pusher, we planned out what I felt was a great one. Thank you JWow for the opportunity.
SYITG
NASA and Pusher

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Musical spaces

WARMUP: WINDMILLS/PICKERS/MERKINS/LOW AND SLOW SQUATS
THE THANG: mosey over to Lowe’s 11s with big boys and merkins

PART 1: MUSICAL CHAIRS WITH THE BURPEE PIT (20 min)
Setup: Everyone in a parking spot. ONE LESS spot than total PAX.
Each Round:
1. Exercise in spot (20 sec) → 2. “MOVE!” (scramble) → 3. “SPOTS!” (find space)
2. Last PAX without spot → joins THE BURPEE PIT
Burpee Pit: Eliminated PAX work together on 200 total burpees (split however)
In-Spot Exercises: Merkins • Squats • Mtn Climbers • Imperial Walkers • Shoulder Taps • Freddies
Travel Methods: Run • Bear Crawl • Lunge Walk • Backward Run
Endgame: Pit not done? Everyone finishes together. Pit done early? Final players do 25 burpees.

MARY: gas pumpers
ANNOUNCEMENTS: yes, read ya newsletter
COT: yes

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Lessons, Learnings and Mahktar Ndiayes

WARMUP: Mosey to behind Empire for COP with various exercises in cadence including; SSH, Imperial Walkers, Hillbilly Walkers and a question answered incorrectly by the PAX. Therefore…..5 burpees OYO.

THE THANG: 3 lessons – 3 stations

Lesson 1 – The examined life is the one most worth living. We don’t learn from our experiences. We learn by reflecting on our experiences, then hopefully applying the learning in a positive way lest we repeat failure.

Lesson 2 – Mosey to the corner of Lowe’s: Today’s habits are tomorrow’s influence. Our “ordinary” is what others see. Our children and those we influence will emulate us. Why? They learn by watching us. And more are watching than we realize. More on that in lesson 3

11’s were called (month of November) – Hand-release merkins on one side and Makhtar Ndiayes on the other. Barry Manilow was highly pleased. PAX did this exercise together at three different points behind Lowe’s until the mulch piles were reached.

Lesson 3 – 2.8 – We influence an average of 2.8 people per day. In our lifetimes – it adds up to between 10,000 and 80,000 people. Our ripple effect matters – how are you cascading your influence? 3 series of 8 flying squirrels and 2 super slow burn squats with modes of transport varying between lunge walks and jogs.

A mosey to the grassy area near COT for Knee-tar Ndiayes and monkey humpers.

A mosey to behind Chik Fil A where we took geometry class by doing protractors, hello dolly’s and rosalitas depending on the angle.

A mosey back down the hill to COT and, according to Barry Manilow – it looked like we made it.

MARY: No time – open to all men.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Of course
COT: Will always be the 5th core principle

PAX were challenged to be a stone in someone’s life. At an age range of 47-58, there is insight to be shared and others will benefit. Being that somebody by serving in this capacity is taking one meaningful step toward leaving our world better than we found it.

The lessons shared served as a reminder to the importance of the roles we serve in our homes and communities. They learn by watching us. Always.

Thanks for the call, Peach Stand.

Honored,
Cyclops

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