September 29, 2012 the landscape of Fort Mill changed dramatically. Some men from north of the border grabbed the attention of a few men south of the boarder and said we may have something for you. Double D, Santini, Senator Tressel, World Wide Leader, Red Banjo, Assassin, Peach and maybe others made the commitment to come to a “workout” on that Saturday morning. It was very skeptical, but I am sure each of them will say it changed their lives.

Here we are 6 years later, meeting in the same park with more than 200 regular participants (800+ over the years) at 37 workouts across The Fort/Lake Wylie area. Thank you to those that gave it away and thank you to those that said yes!! I think it is safe to say, IT’S MORE THAN A WORKOUT!!!

Today we recognize the 6 years with 6 Qs leading a beat down in 1st F style. On September 21st, Jekyll led us in our Invergence, which reminds us of the 3rdF and that there is something bigger than ourselves. Serving, Praying and Worshiping together happened then. On this day, we are getting better physically and having some fellowship with 70 of our PAX,

Format was a rapid fire approach where each Q has 10mins to lay it on the PAX. Old Bay would keep time and blow the air horn (maybe tweet the horn??), and then the next Q jumps in.

YHC asked for FNGS, (none) and explained the plan of attack, and then the Horn Sounded

The Thang:

• Wegmans for COP
  • Mosey down path out to grass
  • Circle up and some traditional and not so traditional exercise moves.
  • We did notice another “Boot camp” group in the gloom. T-clapps to them, however also saw 2 holding clip boards…..not F3!!
  • Horm Blows
• Funhouse on Q
  • Mosey to the hill for Jacobs ladder
    • Burpees
    • Squats
    • Some mary to fill time
    • Horn Blows
• Jwow on Q
  • Mosey to top of hill for partner work
  • step ups/lunge walk up and down hill
  • squat jumps/lunge walk up and down hill
  • Plank hand slap with partner
  • Horn Blow
• Twister on Q
  • Mosey to tree line
  • Army Crawl to tree /SSHs
  • Sprint to tree/Merkins
  • Army Crawl to Tree/SSHs
  • Sprint to tree/merkins
  • 2 rounds
  • Run Path until Horm
  • Horn Blows
• FLUX on Q
  • Mosey back to hill
  • 6s – do following 6 times
    • bear crawl up hill
    • diamond merkins
    • bear crawl back down hill
    • Some filler in there of something aweful
    • Horn Blows
• Assassin On Q
  • Mosey to play grownd
    • Dips
    • Derkins
    • Burpees
    • multiple rounds with running around the playground until…..
    • Horn Blows

The PAX was dripping wet from rolling in grass but also from the humid beat down that just occurred. Thanks to all the Qs for bringing it and having fun out there.

I brought up to the PAX “WHY”? Why F3 versus the many other options we have even outside of fitness and self help books. Why do we get up early and why do we do CSAUPS and why do we attend 3rdF and give away our time at various community organizations???

Pockets, Spud and Assassin all shared their Why. Thank you! I’m sure there were many more that would undoubtedly impactful.

I mentioned my why was straightforward for me. I want to continue to challenge myself physically, surround myself with like minded guys heading in the same direction and reach more guys for Sky Q and HIS purpose. I feel F3 has positively impacted my life in all 3 Fs and why would I not give it away??

See you in the GLOOM!

Cake Boss