F3: It’s more than a workout

YHC volunteered for the Q this morning when Angie’s List couldn’t do it. One thing I love about F3 is that every man takes responsibility for their obligations. Members take their Q’s serious and when life gets in the way of them fulfilling their responsibility they make sure that someone fills in the gap. Likewise, YHC has never seen a Q go unfilled when a PAX member asks someone to step up. F3: It’s more than a workout.

On this morning, YHC had prepared a game plan never seen at Rock City. After taking the long way to Pontiff do to a train stuck on the track, YHC ran up at exactly 5:30 yelling the disclaimer. The PAX left the flag and took a left turn heading south. Mumblechatter of YHC trying to be like Mahatma was heard from the back, but that would not distract from the beatdown ahead.

The PAX circled up near the swings for the warm-up:

SSH X 20

Peter Parker X 20

Imperial Walkers X 20

Concrete Grabbers X 15

Arm Circles X 10 forwards X 10 backwards

THE THANG

The PAX divided up into 3 groups of 3 for circuit work using the swing set, cover, and playground.

The first circuit included Pull-ups, Irkins, and Underdogs.

Pull-Ups X 15, 10, 5

Irkins X 25, 15, 5

Underdogs X 25, 15, 5

The second circuit included Derkins, Alternating Leg Step-Ups or Box Jumps, and Dips.

Each exercise X 25, 15, 5

THE THANG II

This would not be Rock City without a some rock work. Indian Run to the rocks. Pick a rock and circle up for a circuit including Curls, Rows, and Shoulder Presses X 25, 15, 5 each.

Drop the rocks and head back to the flag for Mary.

LBC X 20

Dying Cockroaches X 20

Time-Up

At this point, YHC grabbed my cellphone to write down the names. When YHC looked there was six missed calls from my M. My 2.0 had a fever seizure and was being transported via ambulance to the hospital. YHC left before the COT.

When YHC posted the news on Mumblechatter my M and I were overwhelmed by the response. Prayers, personal messages, and private texts have been sent all day including a personal visit from Bones while we were in the ER. Today my m learned and YHC was reminded that F3 is more than just a workout.

F3 is friends, family, accountability, and a brotherhood rolled into one. We demand excellence and strive for every member to obtain it. We don’t shoot the wounded. We pick up the fallen brother, and we always have each other backs. We are F3 NOLA! We are F3 NATION!

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this great group and thank you for letting me lead.