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The Warm Up

Date: 2026-02-11 AO: insane_train Q: Hair Band PAX: Derby, El Capitan, Shakira, Siri, Juicy J FNGs: None COUNT: 6 CONDITIONS: damp & chilly
WARMUP: 50 SSHs 10 burpees on the min every min
THE THANG: Start w Mary
Team up groups of 3 1 person sandbag burpees 1 person SSHs 1 person bear crawls down and crawl bears back Switch and repeat until time
MOLESKINE: YHC reflected on my last day as a 26 year old, my time in Nashville F3, and my time in F3 since the beginning
ANNOUNCEMENTS: – ShieldMock this Saturday 02/14 at 0600 – HolySmokers @ Hipster’s home Feb 19th 7pm – AOQ GrowSchool @ bellevue Pain Train March 14th
COT: Prayers for health, work, and close friends
PLAYLIST: heavy breathing from the victims of the beatdown
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(No?) HR Violations

Date: 2026-02-04 AO: insane_train Q: Sooie PAX: Juicy J, FLO, Derby, Shakira, Chili Dip, Choo Choo, El Capitan, Sooie FNGs: None COUNT: 8 CONDITIONS: Despite yesterday’s rain and a brief heat wave, winter made its presence known. Ice clung to the steps like a bad idea waiting to happen. A near-frozen mist fell continuously, less precipitation, more psychological warfare while a low, granite ceiling of clouds erased all celestial reference points. The only light came from LED streetlamps, their sterile glow casting an eldritch pall over the field and all who entered it.
WARMUP: We opened with SSH (as is required by all F3 workouts), with the unstated intent of continuing until Juicy J returned to the circle. Fifty reps were achieved before his arrival, a number that explicitly shalt not be exceeded in any F3 warmup. >From there: – Imperial Walkers (with sandbag) 10x – Sandbag Squats 10x – Shoulder the weight and mosey to the playground, carefully skirting the icy Steps of Death
THE THANG: YHC’s intention was to lead the PAX through a series of sub Zone 5 exercises…but it appears that there were HR violations along the way.
Thang 1 – E2MOM Every 2 minutes: – 6x Sandbag Deadlift → Clean – 6x Sandbag Squats – 6x Push Press – Rest
Six rounds. Smooth reps were encouraged. Compliance was optional. HR monitors quietly judged us all.
Thang 2 – Dora ISO Partner up and rotate through stations of quiet suffering. Station 1 – Partner A: Reverse Plank with Sandbag on the abs/waist – Partner B: Bear Hug Sandbag Walk (playground perimeter) Station 2 – Partner A: Dead Hang with Sandbag Across Knees – Partner B: Zercher Hold Sandbag Walk (playground perimeter) Station 3 – Partner A: Overhead Sandbag Hold – Partner B: Farmer Carry Sandbag (around perimeter, switch hands halfway)
Grip began to fail. Cores trembled. Breathing patterns grew creative. HRs crept toward forbidden territory.
Thang 3 – Sandbag Rage – 8x Sandbag Cross-Body Chops (from knees) – 8x Sandbag Over-the-Shoulder Throws – 4x Weighted Split Squats (each leg) – 20-yard mosey (Repeat)
It was here that a feral cry split the mist-laden air as Juicy J, overtaken by testosterone-fueled, sandbag-jealous rage, smote and shattered yet another cinder block upon the ground. What began as a carefully-stacked monument to masculinity at the launch of pain-train now resembles more a cairn of cobble.
MOLESKINE: YHC encountered several inconveniences which threatened to derail my morning. Fortunately I woke up early enough that these obstacles were overcome with little to no impact on Qing.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Holy smokers continues! See slack for details on upcoming dates and locations.
COT: Prayer for those without power and those working to restore power. Prayer for those dealing with the aftermath. Prayers of gratitude for community and protection.
T-claps to Derby for bringing the coffee and the pre-workout workout! It (the coffee) was thoroughly enjoyed in the frigid mist!
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Clean Up

AO: pain-train
Q: Siri
PAX: Derby, Wolfpack, El Capitan, Stubs, Cheeks, FLO, Shakira, Roadkill, Juicy J
FNGs: None
COUNT: 10
CONDITIONS:

Nippy

WARMUP:

Side straddle hops

THE THANG:

First Half
20 seconds on 10 seconds off
2 10-minute sets rotating through 5 stations:
Set 1
Burpees
Iron mikes
Jump squats
Mountain climbers
Curtsey Lunges
Set 2
Crunches
Flutter kicks
V-ups
J-los
Marching Plank

Second Half
Partner up, grab a trash bag, a pick up trash around the park. Keep these AOs clean, and give back to the community.

MOLESKINE:

Shakira said it best: sometimes it takes someone else’s perspective to reveal the true nature of things.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

LeanPAX ongoing

COT:

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Sand Bag Tabata

AO: insane_train
Q: Natural Ice
PAX: Piglet, Juicy J, El Capitan, Shakira, Wolfpack, Siri, Natural Ice
FNGs: None
COUNT: 7
CONDITIONS: Actually pretty nice

WARMUP: SSH, Stretching, Merkins

THE THANG: – Tabata Time –

Thang 1 – 50 seconds AMRAP, 10 seconds rest
– Plank Pull Throughs
– Squats
– Merks
– Lunges
– Around the World
– Run around the track
– WW1s

Thang 2 – Burpee A Clockalypse – Now with Sand Bags

5 Burpees on the minute – but this time your lifting the sandbag over your head and dropping it
Remainder of the minute PAX performed a “resting” ab exercise
We through another lap around the track to catch out breath halfway through

MOLESKINE: Parenting is Hard, you are not alone, it does get better, there is hope!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mens Small Group kick off tonight at Hoppin River North at 6:45 pm.

Holy Smokers tomorrow Night

COT: Prayers were lifted!

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Snowboard Prep. For any shredders out there.

AO: pain-train
Q: Half Lyfe
PAX: Cheeks, Chili Dip, Derby, El Capitan, Piglet, Roadkill, Wolfpack, Siri
FNGs: None
COUNT: 9
CONDITIONS: warm and wet!

WARMUP: SSH, IW, OHP, WMH, Runners Stretch, Mosey to Coupons.

THE THANG: 80secs exercise, 10 sec rest/move to station.

Ultimate Lunges (forward, side, back)
Jump Squats up stairs.
180 deg rotation jump squats
Swing Rows
Lt Dans
Bicycle with coupon in air
Heal taps with coupon on chest
1 legged box jumps
Incline WW2’s
~5 yard side shuffle tap ground at each end.
Repeat

MOLESKINE: Workout was a little focused on prepping for my upcoming snowboarding trip. Reflected on my trip 2 years ago before I found F3 vs the one last year after F3 and just how much better of shape I am in and how it drastically improved my ability. Grateful for this group and all of your support. Way to lead everyone! Thank you!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: leanpax, Strutter fire side discussion, Piglet VQ at the knoll next week.

COT: count off, name-o-Rama, prayers offered up.

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Tour de Insane Train

AO: insane_train
Q: Derby
PAX: Wolfpack, Sooie, Puzzlah, Piglet, Siri, Chili Dip, Choo Choo, morning stār, Juicy J, Shakira, El Capitan, Stubs
FNGs: None
COUNT: 13
CONDITIONS: Gloomy!

WARMUP: Most Stretched Prior to Start, but threw in Merkins, Runners Stretch, PE Stretch and SSH

Credo, Motto and 5 Core Principles

THE THANG: Load up Sand Bags and Mosey the Park Loop ending in Playground for 3 sets of the following:
15 SB Chest Press, 10 SB WWII’s, 5 Pull-ups

Load up Sand Bags and Mosey to Tennis Courts for Burpee Broad Jump Suicide Ladder:
BBJ to first end line then Bear Crawl to start for 15 SB Rows, BBJ to second end line then Bear Crawl back to start for 15 SB Rows & 15 SB Curls. BBJ to third end line then Bear Crawl back to start for 15 SB Rows, 15 SB Curls & 15 SB Overhead Press.

Load up Sand Bags and Mosey to Nine Ball Court for 10 SB Hero Burpees.

Load up Sand Bags and Mosey back to Red Caboose Parking Lot for 1:30 Min Plank and 45 Seconds of Burnout Merkins.

MOLESKINE: Grateful for all of the support and encouragement to get insane_train established. Incredibly strong HIMs in the Bellevue Community and excited for the impact we’re able to have.

The New Year brings a lot of focus on self improvement, but encouraged PAX to purchase flowers for their significant other or someone close to them to not lose sight of family

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Lean Pax going strong.

COT: Prayers up for Juicy J’s friend Nancy, Wolfpack’s Wife’s Grandmother and strengthening Marriages.

Grateful for all of you guys and the opportunity to lead!

:horse_racing:

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Pure Pain

AO: pain-train
Q: El Capitan
PAX: Siri, Derby, Wolfpack, FLO, Cheeks, El Capitan, Piglet, Pitmaster, Roadkill, Stubs
FNGs: None
COUNT: 10
CONDITIONS: 61 & misty

WARMUP:

Willie May Hays
Climb stretches
Slow Mo Merkins 10x

THE THANG:

Gather & Farmer-carry coupons to tennis courts

Line up along fence.

Round 1:

Burpee Broad Jump to far court’s furthest doubles line, bear crawl back
35x Rows

Round 2:

Burpee Broad Jump to middle court’s furthest doubles line, bear crawl back
35x Curls

Round 3:

Burpee Broad Jump to near court’s furthest doubles line, bear crawl back
35x Floor-to-ceilings

Round 4:

Burpee Broad Jump to middle court’s furthest doubles line, bear crawl back
35x Goblet Squats

Once Round 4 is complete, start Round 1 again.

AT 6:05 — load Coupons in truck (parked by the tennis courts) & mosey back to parking lot to unload coupons / circle up at parking lot for COT.

MOLESKINE:

Last weekend, my 9 year old asked if she could help me gather leaves with the backpack leaf blower. Initially I said no but she kept asking, really wanting to help. So I taught her how to use it & pointed her in the right direction while I used the rake. We ended up working together for ~30 minutes, getting a job done that would have taken me an hour. It was a really cool & unexpected moment to bond with my daughter.

Stay open to opportunities to teach a skill to your kids! (Even when you think you could get it done faster without them).

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

F3 Nashville Christmas party coming up December 12 at Hair Band’s house!

F3 Franklin Christmas party coming up December 6. Check Slack this week for RSVP details.

COT:

Countorama, Nameorama, Prayers lifted up, & Coffeteria by Flo

It was an honor to suffer alongside you this morning, brothers! :dizzy_face: :el-capitan:

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Race to 1000

AO: the-knoll
Q: Half Lyfe
PAX: Gold Digger, Papa Bear, AAA, Pebbles, Malibu, El Capitan, Derby, Roadkill, Étouffée, Link (F3 Houston)
FNGs: None
COUNT: 11
CONDITIONS: perfect fall morning 50 degs.

WARMUP: SSH, WMH, Good Mornings then right to it.

THE THANG: Partner Up: One does exercise, one MOT to tree and back. 400 Squats, 400 Heal Taps, 300 Sit Ups, 300 Step Ups, 200 Dips, 200 Merkins, 100 Swing Rows, 100 Absolutions.

MOT
400’s Mosey
300’s Karaokee
200’s Politicans
100’s Sprint

Ran out of time around Merkins/Swing Rows. As a groups did about 3mins of absolutions. Don’t know what I was thinking for trying to complete 100 of those.

MOLESKINE: 1000 is used 120-130 times in the Bible.

The number 1000 carries special symbolic significance in the Bible, often representing completeness, fullness, or vastness beyond human comprehension.

The symbolic use of 1000 in the Bible invites us to expand our thinking and perception of God’s work in the world. It challenges us to look beyond our immediate circumstances and consider God’s eternal perspective and vast plans for creation.

1. Deuteronomy 7:9 – “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.” Here, 1000 symbolizes God’s enduring faithfulness.
2. Exodus 20:6 – “But showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.” Here, 1000 is used to express the vastness of God’s love for His faithful followers.
3. 1 Chronicles 16:15 – “He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he made, for a thousand generations.” This verse emphasizes the eternal nature of God’s covenant.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: check slack

COT: count off, name-o-rama, Prayers for El Captain for end of year work rush, Derby’s grandmother who passed away and all those not having a place or people to celebrate the holidays with, Malibu’s job search, Sickness going around with kiddos. Coffeeteria.

Thank you Link from Houston for joining us this morning. It was a pleasure leading you all.

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25 to Stay Alive

AO: the-knoll
Q: El Capitan
PAX: AAA, Juicy J, El Capitan, Gold Digger, Piglet, Roadkill, Sparrow
FNGs: None
COUNT: 7
CONDITIONS: cool & clear

WARMUP:

Climb routine
PE Stretches
Willie Mays Hays
Good mornings

THE THANG:

Mosey to Pebbles’ to gather coupons

– Three stations (flood table, street at bottom of hill, flat space in field).
– 25 OYO reps per station then rotate.
– Two 15 minute rounds.

(Round 1 / Round 2)

Flood table: elevated crunches / dips

(MOT) Lunge

Flat space: curls / overhead presses

(MOT) Mosey down to road

Road: Curb merkins / Jump squats

(MOT) High knees back to flood table

Switch to second set of exercises at the bell.

Return coupons to Pebbles’ & back to playground

MOLESKINE:

There’s a Hebrew word my family meditates on during Passover: “Dayenu” meaning “it is sufficient.” Thanksgiving is also a good time to reflect on this idea & the meaning of contentment. Think about areas in your life where you may be struggling with envy or a simple desire to acquire more. Try to apply this principle of Dayenu & rest in God’s provision for your life.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Siri is taking on the stairs at Percy Warner Park this Saturday at 6 AM.

COT:

Countorama, Nameorama, prayers lifted, and Mtn. Mojo enjoyed.

It was a joy to lead y’all this morning!

:el-capitan:

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Frozen Indigenous Circuits 🥶

AO: the-knoll
Q: El Capitan
PAX: Timber, AAA, Malibu, Juicy J, Siri, El Capitan, Gold Digger, Half Lyfe, Papa Bear, Piglet, Roadkill, Tebow, The Banker, Wolfpack, @Link (2.0)
FNGs: None
COUNT: 15
CONDITIONS: oh you know.

WARMUP:

Bacs & BacBacs 15x
Overhead Presses 10x
Moroccan Bankers 10x
CLIMB stretch routine
Imperial Walkers 15x
Motivators 4x

THE THANG:

Indigenous Baton Circuits (with multiple stops for reps)

If baton is dropped, PAX do 10 merkins

First circuit:

Goodpasture Terrace hill: corner stop sign – Myrrh intersection – Footpath Intersection – then reverse route (5 stops)

10x Mtn. Merkins (HR Merkin + 4 ct. mtn climber)
15x Monkey Humpers
20x WW2s

Take a breather at starting point, then walk to base of Harpeth Knoll hill

Second circuit:

Up Harpeth Knoll street hill: stop sign at base of hill – top of hill – far side – top of hill (4 stops)

10x Groiners
15x Lunges (2 is 1)
20x Plank Jacks

Mosey to playground for COT.

MOLESKINE:

With the weather getting colder, remember the homeless. If that means bringing an extra coat in the car to give away, extra hand-warmers, or a little extra cash, look for opportunities to be generous as we enter these colder months.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Siri is leading a 6 AM stair ruck at the Percy Warner stairs this Saturday. Who’s in??

Prayers for the people of Sudan.

Tebow’s family is growing! Pray for the baby twins & for his family as they prepare to move to Franklin. We’re so thankful that you came out today, bud. You will be missed but you know how to reach us!

COT:

Countorama, Nameorama, Prayers lifted up, & coffee enjoyed.

It was an honor & a pleasure to lead y’all this morning!

:el-capitan: