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Something of an Old Testament

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WARMUP: Goose set the stage with an intro to Shield Lock September, then handed the baton to Pusher

THE THANG:

Pusher — he led the charge (literally) out of the parking lot to the corner leading toward Red Ventures where he led a series of exercises interspersed with Burpees and Disruption. He then took the pax back to the parking lot for a series of sprints and lunges.

Cake Boss — he led the pax on a mosey to the plaza in front of the movie theater where pax grabbed a partner for some exercises (Dips, Derkins, Irkins and more) on the flower bed wall while flapjacking with an out-and-back run.

Double D — took the pax on a mosey to the al fresco dining area between ice cream shop and Greek joint. Pax grabbed a chair for 3 series of step-ups and planks/core exercises. All moseyed back to the parking lot to complete a final 10 Burpees before COT.

MARY: She participated throughout the Thang

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Bethel shelter meal TONIGHT!!! Shield Lock Qs continue throughout September at Lazarus.

COT: We had a lively group of pax that sweated profusely and laughed fully about Goose's plan for October (WAGs month!) and Pauly D's "proceeding hair line" among other topics. It was great to have an age spread of 31 to 59 and F3 tenure ranging from 3 workouts to 14 years. Goose has the MILGA spirit flowing at full speed at Lazarus! Thanks for the invite to our Shield Lock! And shout out to our 4th SL member (Old Bay) who couldn't join us today.

The core message shared throughout the workout was "don't do life alone!" We all face challenges and Disruption in our lives and we all need Faith that takes an active human form of brothers surrounding us to get through those times. Our F3 brothers we see in the Gloom provide one level of support, AND the most reliable support will come from those who are CLOSEST to us, those few men we've truly opened our hearts to through regular vulnerability aimed at shared accountability. So take the risk and step into the uncomfortable zone of bonding with 2-3 other pax at a similar stage of life in a committed Shield Lock.

Thanks to the pax who posted today and helped my Shield Lock appreciate the gift we are to each other!

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Cinder Block Party

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WARMUP: Side Straddle Hops, Imperial Walkers, Hill Billy Walker, Cherry Picker, Morrocan Night Clubs, 6 count merican
THE THANG: Cinder Block Rounds
Round 1: 5 reps each with cinder block. Durican, Row, Squat, Block Swing, Clean and Press_Run to light pole
Round 2: 10 Reps each. Durican, Row, Squat, Block Swing, Clean and Press_Run to light pole
Round 3: 15 reps each. Same as above
Round 4: 20 reps each. Same as above

2 rounds of 50 yard walking lunch and bear crawl

Shoulder Exercises: Keep arms elevated at all times. 15 reps of 3 count morrocan night clubs, arm circles forward, arm circles backwards, seal claps and over head claps

Finisher of Hip Exercises: 10-3 count reps on each leg- leg forward 45 degrees, leg backwards 45 degrees, full swing front and back, small leg circles forward, small leg circles backwards

MARY:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pints and Padres_Bethal men’s shelter
COT:

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100-Yard Double Quarter Pounder

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WARMUP: SSH, Windmills and others
THE THANG:

  • First Quarter (25 Yards): Run to the 25-yard line, complete 25 merkins Nur to the goal line.
  • Second Quarter (50 Yards): Run to the 50-yard line, complete 50 squats, and Nur to the goal line.
  • Third Quarter (75 Yards): Rub to the opposite 25 yard line, complete 75 mountain climbers (R+L =1) and Nur to the goal line.
  • Fourth Quarter (100 Yards): Run to the opposite Goal line, complete 100 SSHs and Nur to the goal line.
  • Repeat: Rinse and repeat the entire sequence for a "Double Quarter Pounder".

4 Corner Finisher

  • Round 1:

Corner 1- 10 Merkins
Corner 2 – 10 Copperhead Squats
Corner 3 – 10 Merkins
Corner 4 – 10 Copperhead Squats

  • Round 2:

Corner 1- 10 CDDS.
Corner 2 – 10 Jump Squats
Corner 3 – 10 CDDs.
Corner 4 – 10 Jump Squats

MARY: A few exercises
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Were made
COT: We shared and Prayed

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Where’s Vuvu

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WARMUP: Looked around for our scheduled Q, couldn’t find him in the gloom
THE THANG: Called reverse Whitehall route, because that’s what Vuvu would have wanted us to do.
MARY: One last look for our Q
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Vuvu checked in via text to let us know he was safely tucked in bed on this cool morning.
COT: Always

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School Tour

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Commentary courtesy of Dark Helmet:

12 men at The Pit Of Cocks received a generous helping of Italian Jobs.

The Thang:

  • Run 1/4 mile-ish then perform the following
  • 10 Burpees
  • 20 HR Merkins
  • 30 Lunges
  • 40 Mountain Climbers
  • 10 Burpees

Repeat until the hate leaves your heart or until 45 minutes has elapsed…

Moleskine:
The morning began with Liberty rescuing Goose’s hemorrhoid pillow from the parking lot (not sure when that got left there) and placing it lovingly by the flag. Also placed by the flag, was a fat deuce squeezed out like Satan’s toothpaste by 3D’s nutsniffer. Not to worry, like most good dog owners, 3D brought his little doo-doo produce bags and collected the offering to carry with him. I don’t have a dog, and one of the main reasons is that I currently live in a situation that would require me to bend down and collect the feces of a lesser beast. I'm on the top of the food chain. I will not collect feces. Besides, the mighty (though domesticated) canine deserves to leave his castoffs where they lay, so for me to take responsibility to care for such an animal would require me to live beyond the officious reach of an HOA and past the confines of a fence…

Changing subjects, Deep Dish remarked about the amount of sand in the CRHS parking lot and was contemplating how to take his kids there and convince them that it was Myrtle Beach, but with less cigarette butts.

COT: Pray for many men’s relatives, to shoulder our burdens, and to be smart enough not to go alone.

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Short Circuit

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WARMUP: SSH, IW, WM, HW, mosey and Broga
THE THANG: 3 circuits:
1st: Upper Body, 15 Merkins, CDD, 20 Shoulder Taps and 15 WAM x3
2nd: Lower Body, 15 LSS, 20 Lunges, 15 Jump Squats and 60 second wall sit x3
3rd: Core/other, 10 burpees, 20 Mt Climbers, flutters and Glut Bridges x3. Did modify burpees on round 2&3.
MARY: 10 6 count burpees
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Meatloaf at Bethel, Trash Pickup, lots of running opportunities.
COT: 5th core STK.

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Push it to the limit

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WARMUP:
SSH
Imp Walkers
Moroccan nightclubs
Michael Phelps
Squats
Merkins
Broga

THE THANG:
Ladder interval up downs

Merkins and Squats
MOT Bear Crawl

LBC Jump Squats
MOT Lunges

Dora with shared bag

Merkins
Big boys
Imp Walkers

Carolina Dry Docks
Dips
LBC

50
100
150

Mosey w bag back to COT

MARY:
Stretching

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Pizza

COT:
Prayers for family and health

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The Dora Smoke Show

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Warm-Up:
SSH – 25 IC
Imperial Walkers – 15 IC
Moroccan NC – 15 IC
Windmills – 10 IC
Strawberry Pickers – 10 IC
Cheese Shredder

The Thang:
1. Dora: Partner up. One works, one runs to STOP sign and back. Switch.

Exercises:
50 Burpees
100 Leg Ups
150 Tricep Dips
200 Squats

MARY: She likes to show up when Dora is there
Flutter Kicks – 20 IC
American Hammers – 20 IC
Hello Dollies – 15 IC
Freddie Mercuries – 15 IC

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Read your newsletter
COT: Prayers and Praises

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What would you say you do here?

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WARMUP: yea, this is important

THE THANG:

  1. move the parking lot aisles. 1 burpee, run to the other end, 2 burpees, next aisle, 3 burpees, etc. up to 10
  2. mosey to the hill with the close light poles. 5 squats at the first, bear crawl to the second, 10 squats, bear crawl, etc. up to 30
  1. the last light pole was not illuminated….reminds me of a sad clown. A man who is present but the lights are off. So, of course we did reps there, because that guys needs them the most
  1. back down the hill with Carolina Dry Docks and crawl bear.
  2. mosey to the front of the school for a fake stop
  3. mosey to the back of the school for a short sprint
  4. mosey to the side of the school to climb the hill
  5. mosey back to COT with Dictator taking the lead

MARY: last 5 min and we rotated who led

ANNOUNCEMENTS: newsletter

COT: There are lots of guys in our lives with their lights off. Just a shell of what they could be. You can see it at work, in your neighborhood, at church, your kid's school, the grocery store, in a restaurant, etc. They're cosplaying at being the men they were created to be. F3 isn't the only answer for them, but it's a pretty dang good one. Go EH!

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