Date: 2026-04-24 AO: The Castle Q: Strutter , PAX: Steely, Strutter, Cross-stitch FNGs: COUNT: 3 CONDITIONS: Chilly WARMUP: Run THE THANG: 4.3 mile loop. MOLESKINE:
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[The Discipline] The Discipline
Date: 2026-04-22 AO: The Discipline Q: Horizon , PAX: Butterfingers, Horizon, hambone FNGs: None COUNT: 3 CONDITIONS: Low 50s, slight breeze
WARMUP: mumblechatter
THE THANG: 2 mile ruck ending with overhead hold with the ruck, squats, and merkins
MOLESKINE: buzzards are great for removing roadkill – initiated after stepping over a squirrel :chipmunk: Rucking in the dark and animal jump scares
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Holy Smoker’s this Thursday. Whites Creek and Hendersonville AOs official start in two weeks. Murder Mile this Thursday morning. Check Slack for details.
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PLAYLIST: good convo
WARMUP: mumblechatter
THE THANG: 2 mile ruck ending with overhead hold with the ruck, squats, and merkins
MOLESKINE: buzzards are great for removing roadkill – initiated after stepping over a squirrel :chipmunk: Rucking in the dark and animal jump scares
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Holy Smoker’s this Thursday. Whites Creek and Hendersonville AOs official start in two weeks. Murder Mile this Thursday morning. Check Slack for details.
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PLAYLIST: good convo
Insane Train
Date: 2026-04-22 AO: Insane Train Q: Derby , PAX: Wolfpack, Derby, El Capitan, Squatter, Siri, FLO, Juicy J, Chains FNGs: 1 Chains COUNT: 8 CONDITIONS: Perfect!
EARLY BIRDS: 15 Minute 5 SB Burpee EMOM
WARMUP: BACs, BACBACs, Air Press, WMH, Runners Stretch, PE Stretch, SB Burpees
Mission Statement, Credo, 5 Core Principals
THE THANG: 5-10-15-20-25 Rep SB Ladder
PAX Began with 5 Reps of the Following: WWII’s, Merkins, SB Rows, SB Curls, SB Thrusters
Then Ran w/ SB for ~.2 Miles then stopped for Pull-ups with quantity based on set completed.
PAX returned to Base for 10 reps of each exercise followed by SB run and pull-ups.
All PAX completed the 5 sets getting to the top of the ladder of 25 sets of each exercise. Early finishers started back at the bottom until time.
Closed with 2 Minute Plank w/ 15 sec Merkin Burnout.
MOLESKINE: Reflected on camping with my son in the Smokies this weekend and the awareness that brought of focusing on more alone time with him. That time to connect was incredibly valuable and made me realize I need to focus more on family overall.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Check slack for a ton of exciting events. Closest to home is F3 Dads held at Red Caboose Park on 5/16
COT: Prayers lifted for Squatter and his wife and everyone supporting them during this time.
PLAYLIST: Turnpike Troubadours Pandora and plenty of MumbleGrumbling
Excellent work today gentlemen! Thank you for the opportunity to lead this morning!
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EARLY BIRDS: 15 Minute 5 SB Burpee EMOM
WARMUP: BACs, BACBACs, Air Press, WMH, Runners Stretch, PE Stretch, SB Burpees
Mission Statement, Credo, 5 Core Principals
THE THANG: 5-10-15-20-25 Rep SB Ladder
PAX Began with 5 Reps of the Following: WWII’s, Merkins, SB Rows, SB Curls, SB Thrusters
Then Ran w/ SB for ~.2 Miles then stopped for Pull-ups with quantity based on set completed.
PAX returned to Base for 10 reps of each exercise followed by SB run and pull-ups.
All PAX completed the 5 sets getting to the top of the ladder of 25 sets of each exercise. Early finishers started back at the bottom until time.
Closed with 2 Minute Plank w/ 15 sec Merkin Burnout.
MOLESKINE: Reflected on camping with my son in the Smokies this weekend and the awareness that brought of focusing on more alone time with him. That time to connect was incredibly valuable and made me realize I need to focus more on family overall.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Check slack for a ton of exciting events. Closest to home is F3 Dads held at Red Caboose Park on 5/16
COT: Prayers lifted for Squatter and his wife and everyone supporting them during this time.
PLAYLIST: Turnpike Troubadours Pandora and plenty of MumbleGrumbling
Excellent work today gentlemen! Thank you for the opportunity to lead this morning!
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[After Hours] After Hours Bootcamp
Date: 2026-04-21 AO: After Hours Q: Strutter , PAX: Hipster, Strutter FNGs: COUNT: 2 CONDITIONS: Balmy WARMUP: A lap around the state. 20 SSH IC THE THANG: We started with a fast loop around the ruins. Headed to the amphitheater. Up and down the stairs with a stop each way for an exercise. In no particular order: Squats -std Squats – s&d Irkins Dips Split Squats Mosey back to start. Ran up the Capital hill to see the sunset. Down the stairs. Repeato. MOLESKINE Great 2nd F following the workout. Got to meet @Tootsie who is looking to get back into F3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Holy Smokers Thursday COT:
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[The Castle] Flipping Out
Date: 2026-04-21 AO: The Castle Q: Steely , PAX: Locksmith, Splitter, Butterfingers, Steely, Mr. Pancake, Horizon, Cross-stitch, Fabuloso FNGs: None COUNT: 8 CONDITIONS: A bit chilly at 44, no wind and lots of wet grass
WARMUP: 2 Mile Run – CrossStitch, Splitter and Steely
20 IC SSH 15 IC Imperial Walker 10 CNT Squats 10 CNT Merkins 10 IC Mountain Climbers
THE THANG: Partner up for tire flips as the timer Round One 12 flips 20 Merkins 30 Squats
Round Two 20 flips 20 Carolina Dry Docks 30 Monkey Humpers
Round Three 30 Flips 10 hand release Merkins 20 Jump Squats
Round Four 20 Flips 10 Wide Merkins 20 Alternating Side Lunges both sides equals one
AB Work – We dried the grass for the next group
30 IC Flutter kicks 10 IC Freddy Mercuries 10 IC LBC 3 x 10cnt Superman’s
.5 Mile Mosey to bridge Bear Crawl up and to the end of the bridge Crab walk back and down. .5 Mile Mosey back to tires with a stop where PAX rotated in to complete 10 at your own pace dips
Finished with ABs 30 IC Flutter Kicks 10 IC Freddy Mercuries 10 IC Leg Raises
MOLESKINE: We got wet, we did burpees, for those who don’t have gloves: the concrete made our hands hurt. Next time bring gloves!
ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Tire Station officially launches May 5th. Let’s show up.
COT: Prayers for co-workers, and those around us who may be losing their job
PLAYLIST: Not my favorite –
WARMUP: 2 Mile Run – CrossStitch, Splitter and Steely
20 IC SSH 15 IC Imperial Walker 10 CNT Squats 10 CNT Merkins 10 IC Mountain Climbers
THE THANG: Partner up for tire flips as the timer Round One 12 flips 20 Merkins 30 Squats
Round Two 20 flips 20 Carolina Dry Docks 30 Monkey Humpers
Round Three 30 Flips 10 hand release Merkins 20 Jump Squats
Round Four 20 Flips 10 Wide Merkins 20 Alternating Side Lunges both sides equals one
AB Work – We dried the grass for the next group
30 IC Flutter kicks 10 IC Freddy Mercuries 10 IC LBC 3 x 10cnt Superman’s
.5 Mile Mosey to bridge Bear Crawl up and to the end of the bridge Crab walk back and down. .5 Mile Mosey back to tires with a stop where PAX rotated in to complete 10 at your own pace dips
Finished with ABs 30 IC Flutter Kicks 10 IC Freddy Mercuries 10 IC Leg Raises
MOLESKINE: We got wet, we did burpees, for those who don’t have gloves: the concrete made our hands hurt. Next time bring gloves!
ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Tire Station officially launches May 5th. Let’s show up.
COT: Prayers for co-workers, and those around us who may be losing their job
PLAYLIST: Not my favorite –
[Iron Giant] Iron Giant
Date: 2026-04-20 AO: Iron Giant Q: Dilbert , PAX: Dilbert, hambone, Country Parkour, Mr. Pancake FNGs: None COUNT: 4 CONDITIONS: cool, no breeze
WARMUP: simple mosey
THE THANG: Tabata time Several stations – 1:20 on & 20 sec rest to next move Curl Shoulder press WWI Sit up Bent over row Upright row squats lunges
MOLESKINE: lots of talk about not always ready to give it a 10, but still give it a go and do it. Some days you are just a 6 or 7….
ANNOUNCEMENTS: check slack
COT: Prayers for health both in our bodies, minds and relationships.
PLAYLIST: mixed hits
WARMUP: simple mosey
THE THANG: Tabata time Several stations – 1:20 on & 20 sec rest to next move Curl Shoulder press WWI Sit up Bent over row Upright row squats lunges
MOLESKINE: lots of talk about not always ready to give it a 10, but still give it a go and do it. Some days you are just a 6 or 7….
ANNOUNCEMENTS: check slack
COT: Prayers for health both in our bodies, minds and relationships.
PLAYLIST: mixed hits
The High Road
Date: 2026-04-20 AO: The Eddy Q: Sooie , PAX: FLO, Sooie, Wolfpack, Stubs, Roadkill, Motorola FNGs: None COUNT: 6 CONDITIONS: brisk, baby!
WARMUP: suggested burpee apocalypse but had no takers
THE THANG: “An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered; an adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered.” – G.K. Chesterton
6 brave PAX ascended the steep summit of Mt. Eddy with no guarantee of safe return. Mumblechatter was in abundance. We (I) contemplated the meaning of “no” in the F3 credo, considering the legal implications of adhering to an unqualified “no”.
Paused for some breathwork at the Pavilion atop Mt. Eddy. Wolfpack tempted me to lead the PAX in impromptu table lifting and carrying…but I resisted.
We descended returning to the parking lot 3 minutes behind schedule.
MOLESKINE: Learn to reframe life’s inconveniences as adventures.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Holy Smokers at Squatter’s (Strutter? Splitter?) Bi-annual 9 square tourney at pain-train May 1.
COT: Prayers lifted in silence. Coffee enjoyed.
PLAYLIST: 90 bpm metronome
WARMUP: suggested burpee apocalypse but had no takers
THE THANG: “An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered; an adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered.” – G.K. Chesterton
6 brave PAX ascended the steep summit of Mt. Eddy with no guarantee of safe return. Mumblechatter was in abundance. We (I) contemplated the meaning of “no” in the F3 credo, considering the legal implications of adhering to an unqualified “no”.
Paused for some breathwork at the Pavilion atop Mt. Eddy. Wolfpack tempted me to lead the PAX in impromptu table lifting and carrying…but I resisted.
We descended returning to the parking lot 3 minutes behind schedule.
MOLESKINE: Learn to reframe life’s inconveniences as adventures.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Holy Smokers at Squatter’s (Strutter? Splitter?) Bi-annual 9 square tourney at pain-train May 1.
COT: Prayers lifted in silence. Coffee enjoyed.
PLAYLIST: 90 bpm metronome
Ruck/ Hike
Date: 2026-04-19 AO: The Eddy Q: Juicy J , PAX: Juicy J, Roadkill FNGs: None COUNT: 2 CONDITIONS:
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THE THANG: 5.1 miles around Percy Warner
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[The Castle] The Castle
Date: 2026-04-18 AO: The Castle Q: Brown Slip , PAX: Barney, Steely, Flipper (Matthew), Brown Slip, Chunks, hambone, Mr. Pancake, Pep, FNG Brad Davis – Subprime, FNG Justin Toppins – Sweaty Palms FNGs: 2 FNG Brad Davis – Subprime, FNG Justin Toppins – Sweaty Palms COUNT: 10 CONDITIONS: Overcast, humid, coolish
WARMUP: SSH – 20 IC Arm Circles – 10 forward / 10 backward IC 5 Burpees to clarify Chunks was not a Co-Q and that the workout had in fact started Imperial Walkers – 15 IC
THE THANG: Set Sail To Pain Island – Sea Shanties
Grab coupons and mosey to tennis courts
The Thar She Blows Circuit – AMRAP
1. “Wellerman” • Coupon Thrusters (squat + overhead press) • Every chorus: 5 burpees without coupon
Breather – 20 Windmills IC
2. “Drunken Sailor” • Coupon Swings (kettlebell swings) • Every “early in the morning” = 5 coupon curls
Breather – 10 Carolina Dry Docks IC
3. “Roll the Old Chariot Along” • Coupon Goblet Squats • Every “roll along” = 5 coupon overhead presses (Chorus)
Breather – 10 Rosalitas IC
4. “South Australia” 2:10 minutes • Coupon Deadlifts • Every “South Australia”: 10 coupon rows
Breather – 15 Monkey Humpers IC
5. “Fish in the Sea” • Coupon plank hold during verses • At each Windy Weather chorus: 10 coupon push-ups
6. “Haul and Drag” • Count 1/2 – 1s keep coupon • Tight circle – On your 6 • American Hammer Rows – Pass to Left
7. “Randy Dandy Oh” • Murder Bunnies length of tennis courts, walk back to start – on sidewalk • Good call to not do this on tennis courts
Breather – Mosey perimeter of tennis courts with coupon w/ variations
Mosey to Flag
8. “Sailing” Christopher Cross • Cooldown stretches w/ Sing along hambone serenade & Chunks hip gyrations • Typewriter, Good Mornings, Willie Mays Hayes, Runners Stretch
MOLESKINE: Awful lot of running, Q! Seeing the look of defeat and pending mutiny on PAX faces is the mark of achievement as Q.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Check Slack CSAC Holy Smokers – Squatters Struggle & Dirt – May 16 Impossible Mile
COT: All Good!
PLAYLIST: See Above
WARMUP: SSH – 20 IC Arm Circles – 10 forward / 10 backward IC 5 Burpees to clarify Chunks was not a Co-Q and that the workout had in fact started Imperial Walkers – 15 IC
THE THANG: Set Sail To Pain Island – Sea Shanties
Grab coupons and mosey to tennis courts
The Thar She Blows Circuit – AMRAP
1. “Wellerman” • Coupon Thrusters (squat + overhead press) • Every chorus: 5 burpees without coupon
Breather – 20 Windmills IC
2. “Drunken Sailor” • Coupon Swings (kettlebell swings) • Every “early in the morning” = 5 coupon curls
Breather – 10 Carolina Dry Docks IC
3. “Roll the Old Chariot Along” • Coupon Goblet Squats • Every “roll along” = 5 coupon overhead presses (Chorus)
Breather – 10 Rosalitas IC
4. “South Australia” 2:10 minutes • Coupon Deadlifts • Every “South Australia”: 10 coupon rows
Breather – 15 Monkey Humpers IC
5. “Fish in the Sea” • Coupon plank hold during verses • At each Windy Weather chorus: 10 coupon push-ups
6. “Haul and Drag” • Count 1/2 – 1s keep coupon • Tight circle – On your 6 • American Hammer Rows – Pass to Left
7. “Randy Dandy Oh” • Murder Bunnies length of tennis courts, walk back to start – on sidewalk • Good call to not do this on tennis courts
Breather – Mosey perimeter of tennis courts with coupon w/ variations
Mosey to Flag
8. “Sailing” Christopher Cross • Cooldown stretches w/ Sing along hambone serenade & Chunks hip gyrations • Typewriter, Good Mornings, Willie Mays Hayes, Runners Stretch
MOLESKINE: Awful lot of running, Q! Seeing the look of defeat and pending mutiny on PAX faces is the mark of achievement as Q.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Check Slack CSAC Holy Smokers – Squatters Struggle & Dirt – May 16 Impossible Mile
COT: All Good!
PLAYLIST: See Above
[Pain Train] Pain Train
Date: 2026-04-17 AO: Pain Train Q: SalPal , PAX: SalPal, Half Lyfe, Siri, FLO, The Merchant, Juicy J FNGs: None COUNT: 6 CONDITIONS: MOIST
WARMUP: MURPH
THE THANG: Murder Mile (modified for time)
MOLESKINE: Siri is a liar and can’t be trusted.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Murder Mile, Holy Smokers, Juicy J Invitational, Muprh
COT: Private intentions
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WARMUP: MURPH
THE THANG: Murder Mile (modified for time)
MOLESKINE: Siri is a liar and can’t be trusted.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Murder Mile, Holy Smokers, Juicy J Invitational, Muprh
COT: Private intentions
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