A total of 44 men showed up, including 5 FNGs, to The Grove for the beginning of a new day on Daniel Island and the surrounding communities. As YHC prepared for the launch, it had me thinking about how F3 has touched my life, and very unexpectedly. I had gone from someone who was cruising through life, but not focused outwardly, but inwardly. F3 has changed me forever in putting myself 3rd. I have great dreams for the men in our community to find the unexpected result of F3…a purpose where you are not at the center and looking for how life with serve you, but rather how you will serve life instead.
With that, 8 men gathered at 0600 for some extra credit with anywhere between 5 and 6 miles. As the group came upon the Shovel Flags, a large group had already gathered in the gloom with similar thoughts that YHC had that we are paying this concept of F3 forward to the community around Daniel Island. We had PAX from far and wide with representation from Lexington, Summerville, and all of the AOs across Charleston. I had a nervous energy and excitement leading up to this day, including a terrible night sleep! Thoughts of whether this would be a success, would people show up, could I pull of the Q with a diverse group, whether small, large, fit, or beginner. As the Wienke was put together, YHC felt that it would be a good fit, but the PAX will make the final decision.
The Thang.
COP with 44 men in total around the sparkling new Shovel Flag of TheGrove and the Summerville Flag representing their PAX strongly. There was a lot of pent up chi that turned into a heckling barrage. YHC must have been in “The Zone” as it sounded like faint little drops of rain in the background as the game was being played and the goal looked larger than the sun shining down upon us. As the background noise grew, I thought, what an awesome
SSH x 30 IC
IW + Squat x 20 IC
Merkins x 15 IC
Bombjack x 20 SC
Mountain Climbers x 25 IC
Mosey to the far side of the field for 11s.
Divided group in half and on the near side did Merkins and the far side did Burpees.
Plankorama waiting for the 6.
Mosey to walkway.
Lunges to bench #1, karaoke left to bench #2.
Return with reverse lunges and karaoke right.
Bear crawl to bench #1, crab walk to bench #2.
Return with reverse bear crawl, and front crab walk.
Plankorama.
Makhtar N’Diayes x 20 IC
Mosey to center of the field for the crowd pleaser Tunnel of Love.
44 men in plank position a good bit apart, took a bit of instruction to get us there, for an over and under extravaganza. Based on the groans, it hit the mark.
Next up was Seal Sit Ups. We did not get through many as we were booted off the field by the rec dept. Need to figure that one out, but they did not rain on our parade as we moved our final COP under the bridge for 6 MOM.
Flutter Kicks x 20 IC
Freedom Twist x 20 IC
Rosalita x 20 IC
LBCs x 50 IC
COT.
Announcements.
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Mud Run – 4/11 in Columbia
GoRuck Heavy 1PM Friday to 1PM Saturday. Ends at IOP. Come out to support.
Thanks to all of the PAX work made this launch memorable and a success. Part of F3 is about brotherhood, and what a great bunch of men we have in our ranks.
Welcome Whiplash, Jarhead, Gasman, Zamboni, and a yet to be named FNG that excited when we were shagged off the field. Will have Duggar work on him to get him back out.
P200 is in need of a few more runners. Summerville guys are in touch with Klondike.
Coffeeteria at Honeycomb.
Next Saturday at 0700 for TheGrove.
Close out prayer.