Grow School! Emotional Headlocking

Date: 2026-03-14 AO: 1stf Q: Derby PAX: Juicy J, Shakira, Piglet, Hair Band, SalPal, Puzzlah, Salami, Squatter FNGs: None COUNT: 9 CONDITIONS: Perfect!
WARMUP: SSH, BACs, BACBACs, WMH, Runners Stretch, PE Stretch
Credo, Mission Statement, 5 Core Principals (Burpees/Merkins)
THE THANG: Starting w/ Merkins PAX then carries weight ~25 yards and back then adds in the following exercise and repeats until they’ve added all 5 exercises into a set. Once complete PAX knocks out 25 WWII’s then starts back at the top.
10 Merkins 10 SB Rows 10 SB Squats 10 SB Curl w/ Overhead Press 10 SB Burpees
After completing 3 Sets of the above, half of PAX held Planks while the other half carried weight to/from Stage (2x)
Ended w/ 25 Merkins to ensure we hit our Merkin Madness Quota for the day.
MOLESKINE: Challenged PAX to find a moment to be intentional and check in with significant other or someone close to them. Goal is to listen and provide emotional support as needed. I’ve personally lagged in this department as I’ve fallen into the typical male trap of fixing not listening which was all my M needed in the end.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Check Slack but to highlight a few: March Merkin Madness, f3nashville.slack.com/team/U06KPV4RRAT Murder Mystery, Chunks 50 Mile Relay, Wolfpack Holy Smokers, Juicy J Classic Downtown Marathon in the works
COT: Prayers for continued strength in relationships and f3nashville.slack.com/team/U020QR7192Q‘s EH discussion with PAX
PLAYLIST: Offspring Pandora!
Appreciate you all coming out to Bellevue and giving me the opportunity to lead! You all got after it today!
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Grow School! Emotional Headlocking

Date: 2026-03-14 AO: pain-train Q: Derby PAX: Hair Band, Salami, SalPal, Shakira, Juicy J, Piglet, Puzzlah, Squatter FNGs: None COUNT: 9 CONDITIONS: Perfect!
WARMUP: SSH, BACs, BACBACs, WMH, Runners Stretch, PE Stretch
Credo, Mission Statement, 5 Core Principals (Burpees/Merkins)
THE THANG: Starting w/ Merkins PAX then carries weight ~25 yards and back then adds in the following exercise and repeats until they’ve added all 5 exercises into a set. Once complete PAX knocks out 25 WWII’s then starts back at the top.
10 Merkins 10 SB Rows 10 SB Squats 10 SB Curl w/ Overhead Press 10 SB Burpees
After completing 3 Sets of the above, half of PAX held Planks while the other half carried weight to/from Stage (2x)
Ended w/ 25 Merkins to ensure we hit our Merkin Madness Quota for the day.
MOLESKINE: Challenged PAX to find a moment to be intentional and check in with significant other or someone close to them. Goal is to listen and provide emotional support as needed. I’ve personally lagged in this department as I’ve fallen into the typical male trap of fixing not listening which was all my M needed in the end.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Check Slack but to highlight a few: March Merkin Madness, The Merchant Murder Mystery, Chunks 50 Mile Relay, Wolfpack Holy Smokers, Juicy J Classic Downtown Marathon in the works
COT: Prayers for continued strength in relationships and Hair Band’s EH discussion with PAX
PLAYLIST: Offspring Pandora!
Appreciate you all coming out to Bellevue and giving me the opportunity to lead! You all got after it today!
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Tortoise & Hare – The Last Run

AO: thestronghold
Q: Red Skull
PAX: Chunks, Barney, Decaf, Michelin Man, Strutter, bluemule, Young and Restless, Touchback, Speechless (Bryan), Hair Band, Baby Bop, Step Back, Purple Rain, Napoleon, 1 Star, Black Jack, Cow Pie, Cool Runnings, Clorox, Big Mama
FNGs: None
COUNT: 21
CONDITIONS: 77 degrees and HUMID!

WARMUP: Black Jack was invited to lead the warmup due to his demonstration of poor effort and poor attitude. He brought the poor energy into the circle and offered an uninspiring warmup. After a couple of attempts, the warmup responsibility was taken from him and order was restored.

THE THANG: Partner up and RUN! The final run for this cohort before they move into the Work Phase of the program. Five out of Nine 4:13 Strong men set a PR today! Also posting a new PR was Young and Restless!

MOLESKINE: As men approach the finish line, they have the tendency to let up and coast to the finish. The challenge was made today to not be those men…to give the best effort of the six weeks today for the final run. We had five men accept that challenge!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Signing Day is Friday, 8/22 at 11:30am. Come celebrate with us and enjoy some Hot Chicken and Mac & Cheese.

COT: Prayers for guidance and wisdom as the men are interviewing and considering job offers.

Dawg Days of August

AO: thebuffalo
Q: The Bobs
PAX: Hot Route, Giving Tree, Ultratecht, Space Baby, Hair Band, greyalbum, Elroy
FNGs: 1 Elroy
COUNT: 8
CONDITIONS: Ideal. Clear and cool

WARMUP: Moseying down the hill and stopping at the stations:
SSH, Good Mornings, Willy Mays Hayes, Imperial Walkers, Hillbillies, Little Baby Arm Circles to World’s Greatest Stretch

THE THANG: Find a park bench or picnic table:
• Step-ups – 20 (10 each leg)
• Incline Merkins – 15
• Decline Merkins – 15
• Dips – 20
• Repeat x4 (5 sets total)

Run up the path to the secret cave and stop for 20 squats + 20 merkins. Finish moseying to the playground

At the playground (rotate through until time)
• Pull-ups – 10 (modify with rows using a bar if needed)
• Burpees – 10
• Plank Hold – 1 minute

MOLESKINE:

ANNOUNCEMENTS: F3 Nashville Night Moves, Walk for Apraxia on 9/13 at Cornelia Fort. East side HH is the works — please vote on Hot Route’s post

COT: Hair Band’s father’s health and friend who will soon be a father. TAPs for each of us to remain consistent, grounded, and to be lights to our communities

Tortoise & Hare, Run #5

AO: thestronghold
Q: Red Skull
PAX: Barney, Decaf, SalPal, Hair Band, Crawlspace, bluemule, Michelin Man, Wham-O, Young and Restless, Sunshine (Willy Lomam – Austin), Toss & Catch, Old Maid, Step Back, Beyonce, Puppy Chow, Purple Rain, Napleon, 1 Star, Black Jack, Cow Pie, Cool Runnings, Clorox, Big Mama, Allan Horner (Pepper Potts), Ben Blaney (Baby Bop)
FNGs: 2 Allan Horner (Pepper Potts), Ben Blaney (Baby Bop)
COUNT: 26
CONDITIONS: 77 degrees and high humidity

WARMUP: Regular pre-run warm-up routine – SSH, Windmills, Squats, Hillbilly’s, stretches, WMH and others needed stretches OYO.

THE THANG: Partner up and RUN!!! We had two men set a PR today – Cool Runnings and Step Back. This marks the 3rd PR in a row for both of them which has earned them a PR or ER shirt from All Out Running Co, courtesy of Chunks

MOLESKINE: Like most weeks, the 4:13 Strong men started with an all out sprint and ran out of gas well before the barn. A couple have learned to pace themselves, but most still start too fast and burn out well before the finish line….just like they approach life. Sometimes the key to going fast and far is to slow down.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Signing Day is Friday 8/22, 11:30am. Start making plans to join us for this special celebration. Lunch is included!

COT: Prayers for love, joy, peace, patients, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.

Tortoise & Hare, Run #2

AO: thestronghold
Q: Red Skull
PAX: Wham-O, bluemule, Michelin Man, Chunks, Right Said, Crawlspace, hambone, Young and Restless, Hair Band, Judy, Decaf, Toto, Road Trip, Old Maid, Step Back, Beyonce, Puppy Chow, Purple Rain, Napoleon, 1 Star, Go Fish, Speed Date, Black Jack, Cow Pie, Cool Runnings, Clorox, Big Mama
FNGs: None
COUNT: 28
CONDITIONS: Moderate temps and high humidity created an absolute sweat-fest at The Stronghold.

WARMUP: Standard pre-run warmup routine: SSH, Squats, IWs, WMH and any other body part needing a stretch before running.

THE THANG: Pick your group (Fast, Medium and Less Than Medium) and RUN!!! Thanks to the great showing and encouragement of my F3 brothers, 8 out of 14 4:13 Strong men set a PR today. Thank you for showing up and offering encouragement.

MOLESKINE: Hard things are easier when you do them with someone else. Thank you F3 for such a strong showing this morning. I think this was the biggest run group we have ever had on a Tuesday!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 50 mile CSAUP on Aug 29…get your 5 man team together now. There are several 4:13 Strong men that are interested in participating so if you are looking for a fifth, let me know.

COT: Prayers for wisdom, strength and endurance.

Circuit w/ Accessories

AO: the-knoll
Q: Derby
PAX: The Banker, Pebbles, Hair Band, Shakira, Lady Liberty, Stubs, Gold Digger, Ex-Pat, Legos, Étouffée, @Bumblebee, @Deuce
FNGs: 1 @Deuce
COUNT: 13
CONDITIONS: Perfect

WARMUP: BACs, BAC BACs, Willie Mays Hayes, Good Mornings, Mosey

THE THANG: 6 Station Partner Circuit w/ one being a 45-60lb ruck/jog to hydrant and back as our Timer

Round 1 (3x): Hero Burpees, WWII’s, Merkins, Coupon Step Ups, Dips

Quick Mosey to catch our breath

Round 2 (2x): Hangs, Wall Sits, Plank, Coupon Squats, Butterfly kicks

Round 3 (1x): SSH, LBC’s, C. Dry Docks, Coupon Rows, Sit Thru’s

MOLESKINE: Take a moment to be proud of where you’re at and what you’ve accomplished. We tend to be way too hard on ourselves and not take the time to reflect on the positives.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Night Moves w/ SalPal at the Parthenon this evening at 7:30 PM

Hair Band and I tossing around putting a team together for the Aug 29th 50 Mile Ragnar

COT: Prayed us out putting emphasis on physical and mental health of those mentioned.

Thank you for the opportunity to lead today!

Tortoise & Hare – The Final Run!

AO: thestronghold
Q: Red Skull
PAX: Chunks, Decaf, Young and Restless, Barney, Hair Band, Dan Tanna, Right Said, Poker Face, Hello Kitty, By Design, All Wheel Drive, Hot Wire, Fresh Start, Hoop Dream, Richie Rich
FNGs: None
COUNT: 16
CONDITIONS: A perfect 57 degrees and a beautiful sunrise

WARMUP: Warm-up led by Hoop Dreams: SSH, Squats, IWs, Stretches

THE THANG: RUN!! We had 2 PRs today – Fresh Start with 22:09 and Richie Rich breaking 30:00 for the first time!

MOLESKINE: This class took the 3 mile run seriously and made real efforts to improve over the six weeks. What a refreshing way to approach a challenge. Thank you to my F3 brothers who consistently showed up to be a part of our Tuesday mornings.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Signing Day for this class is this Friday 4/18 at 11:30am

Tortoise & Hare, Run #5

AO: thestronghold
Q: Red Skull
PAX: Crawlspace, Right Said, Hair Band, Judy, tampalibra, Young and Restless, Chunks, Barney, Poker Face, Hello Kitty, By Design, All Wheel Drive, Hot Wire, Greyhound, Fresh Start, Hoop Dreams, Richie Rich
FNGs: None
COUNT: 18
CONDITIONS: Cold and windy….39 degrees

WARMUP: Normal pre-run warmup of SSH, Squats, IWs, stretching and some OYO WMH and Good Mornings

THE THANG: Partner Up and RUN!! All in under 35:00 leaving plenty of time for some more work.

Mosey to the school parking lot for a quick round of 3 1 min challenges. 1st min 15 burpees, 2nd min 25 jump squats, 3rd min 25 WWIs.

Mosey back to the StartEx

MOLESKINE: This class continues to push themselves. We had 1 PR today as Hot Wire got sub 30:00 for the first time.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Signing Day is next Friday, 4/18 at 11:30. The Standing Strong Dinner at Rocketown is Thursday 4/24 at 6pm. Some F3 seats remain…it looks like Franklin could use a little help filling their table. If you would like to join us for the evening, click the link and select F3 Franklin as you Table Sponsor. Or, just DM me and I will find a seat for you.

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