2 Pax were present and accounted for @ Fission.  Here’s what went down:

Welcome/Disclaimer

Mosey around the HT parking lot

Warmarma:

-SSH x25 (50 IC)

-Slow Windmill x10

-Long Snapper/Dwight Schrute/Slippery Dip Can/Carrot Pullers/Lil’ Professor x10 (20 IC)

The Thang:

-Praying mantis x20 (40 IC)

-Lbc x20 (40 IC)

Mosey lap to the end of the parking lot and back

-Praying mantis x20 (40 IC)

-WW2 x20

Mosey lap

-Praying mantis x20 (40 IC)

-Pretzel crunch x20 each side (80 IC)

Mosey lap

-Praying mantis x20 (40 IC)

-Dying Cockroach x20 (40 IC)

Mosey lap

-Praying mantis x20 (40 IC)

-X and O’s x20

Mosey lap

-Praying mantis x20 (40 IC)

-Reverse lbc x20

Mosey lap

-Praying mantis x20 (40 IC)

-Homer To Marge x10

Mosey lap

-Praying mantis x20 (40 IC)

Mosey lap

Mosey back to base

-Praying mantis x20 (40 IC)

-Rocky Balboa/Muhammad Ali x25 (50 IC)

Recover, Recover

Moleskin:

YHC expected to sad clown in the gloom given the thunder and lightning that was occurring. F3 is held regardless of any weather conditions. Therefore, YHC still had to risk his life to Q, as the show must go on. Upon arrival, the MQ was ready and waiting for others (It all starts with showing up fellas). YHC and Jersey Boy gave high-fives, belly bumps, and commenced the workout. We did 360 Praying Mantis reps, 230 core reps, some good mosey, a ’lil Rocky Balboa/Muhammad Ali, and conversation with Jersey Boy all yielded a great way to start the day.

Ode to Jersey Boy:

Amidst the storm’s fierce howl and roar,

YHC ventured to the outdoor pour.

For a workout session that was planned and designed,

But feared the weather might leave YHC behind.

The clouds heavy and the weather didn’t play,

I thought to myself, “No one will come today.”

But as I arrived, feeling less than joy,

I saw a familiar face – hey it’s, Jersey Boy!

Through rain and weather, he stood steadfast and true,

Ready to workout, no matter the gloom.

His presence lifted YHC’s spirits high,

As we faced the beatdown with a determined eye.

For in the midst of the physical test,

We found camaraderie at our best.

So here’s to Jersey Boy, full of cheer

Whose loyalty shines bright, year after year.

In the face of adversity, F3 stands tall,

For with Pax by our side, we can conquer all!

COT/Namarama/Prayer Requests/Announcements/Coffeteria

Prayer Requests:

-Unspokens in all F3 circles.

-Jersey Boy’s friend, Nate, who is struggling with behavioral health and is now missing

-Police officers and agents (and families) impacted in the unfortunate shooting in Charlotte.

-Remember Ultraman and his family with the recent loss of his mother.

-Remember others with parents who have deteriorating health (The Force, Burgoo, Toby, etc).

-Pray for our college students on college campuses and the unpeaceful protests that are occurring.

-Remember Gypsy with the loss of his father.

Remember Falcon from F3 Omaha who passed away.

-Remember Olive during this hard season during the annual anniversary of Sweet Tooth.

Reminder:

The F3 mission statement is “to plant, grow, and serve small workout groups for men for the invigoration of male community leadership”. 

F3 5 Core Principles:

Workouts …

• Are free of charge
• Are open to all men
• Are held outdoors, rain or shine, heat or cold
• Are led by men who participate in the workout in a rotating fashion, with no training or certification necessary
• End with a Circle of Trust

Announcements:

-Swiftie’s VQ is at Dragon Slayer on 5/16. Come out and support him.

-We will hold a special bootcamp beatdown on Friday, 5/10, at The General (West Moreland Park) to honor our law enforcement (LE) officers. Let’s show our support for those who protect us.

-Memorial Day Murph is 4 weeks out.  Scrappy is planning a convergence from Jason’s Deli parking lot on Monday 5/27/24.  Currently thinking about a 0630 or 0700 launch, but will finalize and pb soon.

-North Carolina Marine Mud Run General Information

-Take That Hill October 5th

-Kiawah Island Triathlon October 6th

-JFK 50 Mile Ultra November 23rd

-Bourbon Chase 200 mile Relay October 4-5th

-There are plenty of Q slots at all AO’s. Please sign up. For new Pax, volunteer to lead/Q (we’ll help you co-Q). For you seasoned guys, sign up for some Q’s.

-Invite a FNG or brother you haven’t seen in a while who’s a Kotter. Invite that #just1 who needs you more than you know (an invitation is a powerful thing brothers).

Until next time…

Toby

(aka Tobra Commander, Tobra Kai, Tobi-Wan, Teletoby, Tobias, Tobadia, “Toe”bee, TobyMac, Tob-lerone, TOB-the-wet-sprocket, Mr TOBoto, etc.)