Shakira’s Racewalk School (Pt. 1)

Date: 2026-02-10 AO: the-knoll Q: Shakira PAX: Stubs, Roadkill, Juicy J, FLO, AAA, morning stār, Shakira, Étouffée, Wolfpack, Sparrow, Derby, Pebbles, Sooie, Bumblebee (2.0), Link (2.0) FNGs: None COUNT: 15 CONDITIONS: Upon rising from bed, the PAX were greeted by Piglet’s Favorite Kind of Weather (Shorts Weather) and a balmy temperature of 47 degrees. Our resident meteorologist, Juicy J, informed us that the feel-like temp was 42 so the PAX would have to keep moving if they were going to stay warm in the Gloom. Fortunately, by the end of the workout several PAX reported that they were sweating buckets and the feel-like had mysteriously risen to 70.
WARMUP: 30 side straddle hops, 15 Baby arm circles, 15 Back backs, 15 Press ups, 15 Twinkle Toes, 10 low slow merkins, Mosey.
Pebbles, Derby, and Étouffée wanted to make sure they weren’t late for Shakira’s school so they showed up early for an extra 10 minutes of sand bag burpees.
THE THANG: The PAX began their initiation into Shakira’s Racewalk School with a brief explanation of the rules of Racewalk and a group mosey. Bumblebee and Link appeared to be future racewalk olympians and are on the Shakira shortlist for full scholarships.
Next, the PAX’s completed an endurance test called the 7 of Diamonds workout: 4 sets of Burpees, Iron Mikes, WW2s, and Twinkle Toes in increasing count (7, 14, 21, 28). MOT was a choice between bear crawl and imperial walkers.
Finally, the PAX completed a 10 minute “Move & Hold” Lie Detector test to discover if their “Hips Don’t Lie.” Results were mixed, so we will have to repeat this experiment again soon.
60 second plank 3 x 30s glute bridge, 30s hold (Rleg, Lleg, both) 3 x 30s core exercise, 30s hollow hold or plank (scissors, dying cockroach, Shakiras (Jlos)
MOLESKINE: “When you fall get up, oh, oh…And if you fall get up, eh, eh”
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Holy smokers coming up soon in East Nashville!
COT: A moment of silence to reflect in gratitude for what we have and pray for all in need.

The Eddy???

Date: 2026-02-09 AO: the_eddy Q: Choo Choo PAX: Siri, Roadkill, Juicy J, Stubs, Motorola, FLO, Wolfpack, Choo Choo FNGs: None COUNT: 8 CONDITIONS: We had to move this week from the usual spot due to park closure
THE THANG: Ruck
MOLESKINE: It’s better to be a hole than a sink hole
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Holy Smokes check -f3-nashville-general

Filling in!

Date: 2026-02-06 AO: pain-train Q: Derby PAX: FLO, Roadkill FNGs: None COUNT: 3 CONDITIONS: Cold but Beautiful Sunrise!
WARMUP: SSH, BACs, BACBACs, WMH, PE Stretch
THE THANG: 5-10-15-20-25 Started w/ 5 reps per exercise for a set and worked up to the 5th set of 25 reps for each of the following:
WWII’s Merkins SB Rows SB Curls SB Thrusters
Each set ended with Pull ups with quantity being the Set # completed.
PAX completed 1 full round and made it 3 Sets (15 reps) into the second round.
We dropped in 3-4 Mosey’s to give the arms a breather.
Ended w/ 2 min plank w/ 20 second Merkin burnout
MOLESKINE: Don’t forget to give yourself grace. We set high expectations for ourselves and tend to forget there are things out of your control that alter the expected outcome. Accept it, move on and continue to do your best.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Holy Smokers end of Feb at Hipster’s
COT: Prayed us out
Thank you gents for showing up and getting after it! Appreciated the opportunity to lead this AM!
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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!

Ruck Around Find Out

Date: 2026-02-02 AO: the_eddy Q: Sooie PAX: Juicy J, Half Lyfe, FLO, Roadkill, Motorola, Choo Choo, Sooie, Stubs FNGs: None COUNT: 8 CONDITIONS: 25 feels warm after single digits but it was an ice rink.
WARMUP: park FLO’s truck
THE THANG: Ruck around the paved base trail. Find out the extent of the tree damage.
MOLESKINE: “If you’re going through hell, keep going” -often attributed to Winston Churchill but I couldn’t find any evidence to confirm
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Keep your eyes and ears open for anyway you can help those in need in the aftermath of this ice storm.
COT: Moved all vehicles out of the skating rink (parking lot). Enjoy some coffee! Thanks Stubs !

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:

New year’s Mindset

AO: the_eddy
Q: Stubs
PAX: Choo Choo, FLO, Stubs
FNGs: None
COUNT: 3
CONDITIONS: 32 with a breeze

WARMUP: N/A

THE THANG: paved ensworth loop

MOLESKINE:
“What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year.” Vern Mclellan

ANNOUNCEMENTS: lean pax – check slack

COT: prayers for safe travels and for healing

SB Burpee Ladder

AO: pain-train
Q: Derby
PAX: Piglet, FLO, Shakira
FNGs: None
COUNT: 4
CONDITIONS: Perfect

WARMUP: BACs, BACBACs, Air Press, WMH, Slow Merkins, Runners Stretch, PE Stretch

THE THANG: Starting w/ Merkins PAX then carries Sand Bags ~30 yards and back then adds in the following exercise and repeats until they’ve added all 5 exercises into a set. Once set is complete PAX rounds it out w/ 50 WWII’s then starts back at the top.

10 Merkins
10 SB Rows
10 SB Squats
10 SB Curl to Press
10 SB Burpees

PAX got after it and completed 3 sets!

MOLESKINE: Get those 2026 Goals established and written down both Individual and Family.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: insane_train Official Launch on 1/7!!

COT: Prayers for Piglet’s dad and FLO and all others traveling.

Grateful for you guys giving me the opportunity to lead this morning!

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Mailbox Meleé Race + Game of 11’s

AO: the-knoll
Q: Juicy J , Juicy J
PAX: Papa Bear, Sparrow, Timber, Chunks, Natural Ice, Squatter, Étouffée, Young and Restless, FLO, Right Said, Derby, morning stār, Half Lyfe, Juicy J, Stubs, Shakira, Bumblebee
FNGs: None
COUNT: 17
CONDITIONS: Christmas Flames

WARMUP: backpacks, baby arm circles, imperial walkers.
Named the 5 core principals of F3.

THE THANG: MAILBOX MELEÈ Race.
Each mailbox: your choice. 5 merkins or 5 jump squats. ~15 mailboxes down to street and back. Stop sign finish line.
Car passes = 5 burpee penalty, (3 passes)
Truck = 10 burpees
Christmas lights = double the work
Round 2: same but hand release merkins or Toe raises
Round 1 winner: Timber
Round 2 winners: Timber & Squatter
Timber takes the prize: new F3 Ninja Ice gloves.

Game of 11’s. Burpees & WW1’s.

Circle of Abs: LBC’s, flutter kicks, box cutters, American Hammers. And more merkins to finish.

MOLESKINE: Importance of Family traditions during Christmas time.
Use New Years dead time as excuse to reach out to old friends. Start some new conversations, ask how you can pray for them. Text or call and check in on them. A lot of people are struggling out there.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: leanpax and Christmas Eve 630A workout tomorrow 2.0 friendly check slack.

COT: prayer to close us out

What do you mean “I’m not allowed to make you guys do burpees?!”

AO: the_eddy
Q: SalPal
PAX: Pitmaster, FLO, Motorola, Siri, Half Lyfe, Roadkill
FNGs: None
COUNT: 7
CONDITIONS: Still pissed about the no burpees bit.

WARMUP:

THE THANG: Rucked offroad to paved. ~48 minutes.

MOLESKINE: Pope Benedict XVI / Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger: “The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.” F3 is also not made for comfort. Reflect today on the ways you can, with God’s grace, translate daily personal excellence in F3 to greatness elsewhere.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Christmas Eve beatdown, NYD convergence, check slack for details.

COT: Prayers for health, travel, hosting, Siri / Stubs and family health.