August 13, 2024 | AO – The Helix | Hillsborough Park | Feels like 70°
PAX [25]: Speed Bump, Truly, Summer Catch, Truant, Whiplash, Kill Switch, Cheap Seats, Haboob, Love Connection, Pantyhose, Doppler, Mulligan, Schnitzel, Mr. Rodgers, Chucky, Bubbles, Grillz, Walkabout, Gator, Janikowski, Wheezy, Macho Man, Toto, TC, The Plague.
QIC: The Plague
This is F3 – Fitness, Fellowship and Faith. F3 is an international network of free, peer-led workouts for men. Our mission is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for men for the invigoration of male community leadership.
Core principles:
- 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
Disclaimer: The Plague is not a professional – PAX need to modify as necessary.
PAX moseyed to the front of the school for WaR
Warm-A-Rama
- SSH – 10 IC
- Tappy Taps – 10 IC
- Sun gods – 20 IC (10 each direction)
Pre-Thang – 11’s with Slalom Mountain Climbers and Bobby Hurleys
The Thang – Inspector’s Gadget with EMOM Burpees
PAX moseyed to the splash pad to prepare for the thang.
PAX partnered up and worked through a list of exercises, completing cumulative total of reps. One partner runs to the top of the hill while other partner completing exercises, then switch. Every-Minute-on-the-Minute (EMOM) timer was set and PAX did 3 burpees whenever it went off.
Exercises:
- 50 hand release merkins
- 100 leg raises
- 150 bobby hurleys
- 200 big boy situps
- 250 single count lunges
PAX moseyed back to the shovel flags for Rancid-style American Hammers.
Announcements/COT:
- Announcements
- 8/17/24 | 2-Club Conundrum
- 8/17/24 | Brush up Project
- 8/25/24 | Halfway House at Plague’s House!
- Prayers
- Prayers for several family members battling cancer, mental health/addiction
- Prayers for other PAX with injuries, surgeries, and family member health
- CoT – The Plague shared learnings from past 6 years in recovery
- YHC is no expert, Drug addiction is a severe and often deadly disease that destroys lives and communities. It’s not just a lifestyle choice or a moral failing; it’s a complex condition that can lead to devastating consequences, including death. Today marks a significant personal milestone for me—it’s been six years since I walked away from drugs. Six years of battles, victories, and immense growth. But more importantly, today is about the power of our community—the power of each of you.
- Six years ago, when I first opened up about my struggles, the first responses I received were, “We still love you.” That moment of acceptance was a turning point in my life. It showed me that vulnerability brings strength, not weakness.
- I remember the first time I shared my story in a COT. Afterward, some of you came up to me and said, “Hey, I’ve struggled with that too.” Those simple words made a world of difference. They made me realize I wasn’t alone in my fight.
- Inspired by your support and understanding, I decided to start giving away what was so freely given to me. I began to embrace every opportunity to share my story, not just in F3, but in every aspect of my life. Through Emotional Headlocks (EHing), I brought more men into our fold, not just to sweat, but to find solidarity in their struggles too.
- As I listened to more of your stories, it became clear that every man has a battle, every man has a story. This realization sparked an idea—why not create a platform where these stories can be shared more widely? That’s how “The Glue-OOM” podcast was born. Today, we’re 155 episodes in, and it’s the highlight of my week, every week, because it’s not just about fitness or fun—it’s about fundamental life changes.
- See A Victory by Elevation Worship – my faith is the foundation to my life, I surrender my will and my life to God multiple times a day. This song has continued to inspire me over the years.
- The weapon may be formed, but it won’t prosper
- When the darkness falls, it won’t prevail
- ‘Cause the God I serve knows only how to triumph
- My God will never fail
- Oh, my God will never fail
- I’m gonna see a victory
- I’m gonna see a victory
- For the battle belongs to You, Lord
- I’m gonna see a victory
- I’m gonna see a victory
- For the battle belongs to You, Lord (oh yeah)
- There’s power in the mighty name of Jesus
- Every war He wages He will win
- I’m not backing down from any giant
- ‘Cause I know how this story ends
- Yes, I know how this story ends
- Coffeteria on site!
Aye!
The Plague