Date: 12/27/2022

QIC: Ken Doll

Pax: Ranger, No Help, Duff, Cheers, Coon Dog, Soaker, Brick, Hash & Rice, Ken Doll

My #1stBell was 12/28/2013. Many thanks to #Mumblechatter award winner Coon Dog for pointing out today was not my actual 9-year anniversary.

Appreciate all that posted today to help me commemorate the occasion. Special thanks to Nantans Ranger and No Help for posting. 

Conditions: 28 degrees, clear

The Thang:

Disclaimer, BOM

Mosey around ‘track’ to warm up

COP

• SSH x 15 IC
• TTT x 15 IC
• Hillbillies x 15 IC
• IW x 15 IC
• Phelps x 15 IC

Mosey to far field

• Plank Jack Merkins x 10 – Run to other side – Mt Climbers x 20 (2-ct) – Run back
• Plank Jack Merkins x 10 – Squat Jumps x 15 – Run to other side – Mt Climbers x 20 (2-ct) – Run back
• Plank Jack Merkins x 10 – Squat Jumps x 15 – BBSU x 20 – Run to other side – Mt Climbers x 20 (2-ct) – Run back
• Plank Jack Merkins x 10 – Squat Jumps x 15 – BBSU x 20 – Squats x 25 – Run to other side – Mt Climbers x 20 (2-ct) – Run back
• Plank Jack Merkins x 10 – Squat Jumps x 15 – BBSU x 20 – Squats x 25 – Merkins x 30 – Run to other side – Mt Climbers x 20 (2-ct) – Run back

Mosey to shed and grab a table

• Incline merkins x 15
• Gas pumps x 15
• Decline merkins x 15
• Burpees x 5
• Tricep Dips x 15
• Step ups x 15 (each leg)
• R&R, 10 reps each (burpees stay at 5 reps)
• R&R, 5 reps each

Mosey to last island in the parking lot

• Flutter kicks x 15 IC
• Take a lap
• Merkins x 15 IC – Freddie Mercuries x 15 IC
• Take a lap
• Shoulder taps x 15 – American Hammers x 15 IC

Mosey back to the flag and recover

COT & BOM

Devo: Isaiah 40:31

Prayer Requests:

• Kelly family
• Ferrell family
• Cheers’ SIL
• Lego’s Dad

Announcements:

• Mitch funeral Wed at 11am at LBC
• 12/31 New Years Eve Convergence, 7am, LHS track
• 1/14 Harbor Walk 15K
• 2/18 D2D
• 9/8 BRR

Moleskin:

R2D2 was the QIC for my 1^st post 9 years ago. Before the workout, he read Isaiah 40:31: “but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” This verse was to be the theme of the workout.

I was ill-equipped for the next hour. I was out of shape and not prepared for the frozen tundra of Ballentine Park aka Depot. It was 28 degrees. The fields were frozen. I couldn’t feel my hands for 58 minutes of the hour long bootcamp. I didn’t think I’d ever return but 2 things stayed with me as I drove home and for the next several days: 1) coffeteria was cool…I enjoyed the fellowship (plus the warm coffee mug on my slowly thawing hands), 2) the Biblically themed workout spoke to me. It was something I didn’t realize I needed.

I have always been a believer, but I can’t honestly say I had a relationship with Christ. I was probably like many Christian men. I felt my job was done by making sure my family went to church and tithing semi-appropriately. Boxes checked.

Then, the dynamite of F3 happened…

I became increasingly inspired by the QICS that always prayed pre-workout and ended with a devo. For my Qs, I read scripture more to make sure I had a devo. Through reading more, I wanted to understand more. Through wanting to understand more, I developed a relationship with Christ.

Though still very much a work in progress, I like to think there are dozens of men in F3 Lexington with a similar story as mine. For that, I am very grateful for the F3 men before me that became my examples.