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11s

AO: the-knoll
Q: Pebbles
PAX: Timber, The Banker, AAA, Stubs, Wolfpack, Lady Liberty, Juicy J (JBowman), Cheeks, morning stār, bumblebee, link, agent eh, Wipeout , Superstar
FNGs: 2 Wipeout , Superstar
COUNT: 15
CONDITIONS: perfect

WARMUP:
Side straddle hops
Back
Back Bacs
Don Quixote’s
Absolution
Perfect Merkins

THE THANG:
11s – absolution/Lt. Dan’s. MOT bearcrawl/politician
11s – Perfect Merkins/squats

MOLESKINE: Bear crawls are hard. Wolfpack crushed the first set. Great to have 2FNGs!

Shout at me if I missed tagging you in the back blast. Solid group this morning!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chili cook-off this Sunday!

COT: Prayed for all intentions

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MURPH

AO: the-knoll
Q: Pebbles
PAX: Timber, G-string, Derby, AAA, Wolfpack, Étouffée, Juicy J (JBowman)
FNGs: None
COUNT: 8
CONDITIONS: Perfect – cool and clear

WARMUP:
Bacs
Bac Bacs
Slow squats
Stretch OYO – mission statement and 5-core principals stated
Merkins

THE THANG: MURPH
1 mile run, 100 pull ups, 200 merkins, 300 squats, 1 mile run.

MOLESKINE:
Fantastic work Pax. The level of conditioning of The Knoll has improved so much in the last year. We finished a freakin Murph as a group in 35 minutes. That’s elite level.
Special props to G-string for leveling up with a 30# vest and Malibu for crushing it on his return from a long break.

Missed you El Capitan and morning stār!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chili cookoff this Sunday!

COT:
As my kids get older it’s been hard for me to let go and realize they are capable of more responsibility.

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Absolutions? Absolutely.

AO: the-knoll
Q: Timber
PAX: AAA, G-string, Juicy J (JBowman), morning stār, Wolfpack, Lady Liberty, Pebbles, Étouffée, Roadkill, Half Lyfe, The Banker, Timber, Bumblebee (2.0), Ninja (2.0), Link (2.0), All-Star (2.0), Churchill (2.0), Piggy
FNGs: 1 Piggy
COUNT: 18
CONDITIONS: chilly 53 degrees, dewy grass, cold pull-up bars

WARMUP: SSH, high knees, 1 min pullup/hangs, 1 min absolutions

THE THANG:
Ladder down with reps
Exercises: pullups, floor to ceilings, iron mikes (2:1), big boys, absolutions
4 Sets, Reps @ 25, 20, 15, 10 (absolutions were 10 each set)
400m run after each set, pick up the 6 when complete
DORA (groups of 3, 1 PAX does ~15 yards of murder bunnies))
100 reps: HR merkins, 4ct flutter kicks, Apollo Ohnos, Carolina Dry Docks
*called mid-exercise for time
MOLESKINE: Experimented with some Absolutions; they were absolutely fun. A lot of variation in the music mix, from Eye of the Tiger to techno. Great representation by the 2.0s today – good job dads. G-string is in prime form right now, Pebbles right behind him. Thanks for the post-workout snacks, Pebbles!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Octoburpee challenge ongoing; I forgot the rest. Check the slack channel!

COT: The power of affirmation. Sometimes we don’t speak kindly to and affirm the least those nearest to us. Affirm, be kind, build up others. You never know what someone might be going through, and your words might make an impact that you don’t realize.

What a great group this morning. Thanks for letting me lead.
-Timber

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Running in the Rain

AO: the-knoll
Q: Timber
PAX: El Capitan, Half Lyfe, G-string, The Banker, morning stār, Étouffée, Pebbles, Papa Bear, Derby, Roadkill, Timber, Bumblebee (2.0)
FNGs: None
COUNT: 12
CONDITIONS: Cool and drizzly

WARMUP: SSH, slow and power merkins, slow and power squats, don quixotes, mosey

THE THANG:
-11s: Burpees and pullups
-Sprint repeats: ~350m, 2:1 rest to workout ratio (3 pax for a group)
-15s: 15 power merkins, 15 jump squats (3X)
-Mary’s led by Papa Bear

MOLESKINE: the extra mind game of dealing with the rain was great practice for me. Accept my situation, and make the most of it. Good push this morning.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: workouts at Paintrain on Wednesdays now: El Capitan leading tomorrow.

COT: The power of affirmation. The words we speak – especially to ourselves – have power. Every rep, every struggle, every setback starts in the mind. If you tell yourself you’re weak, you’ll find proof of it. But if you affirm strength, discipline, purpose, you’ll start to live it. Today, let’s speak life into ourselves and those around us. “I see pride, I see power, I see a bad-ass mother who don’t take no crap off of nobody!” – Cool Runnings

Thanks for letting me lead.
-Timber

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Links Beatdown

AO: the-knoll
Q: Wolfpack
PAX: Half Lyfe, Stubs, Derby, morning stār, AAA, Pebbles, Juicy J (JBowman), Squatter, Legos, Roadkill, Bumblebee (2.0), Link (2.0)
FNGs: None
COUNT: 13
CONDITIONS: Gloomy

WARMUP: SSH, WMH, BAC

THE THANG:
Thang 1
.8 mile mosey around neighborhood with stops for various exercises

Thang 2
DORA (Was it 100reps? 300? 200?)
Partner up and alternate running to backstop
– Merkins
– WWIIs
– Lunges

Thang 3
Infection tag!

MARY

MOLESKINE: “If you feel like you’re losing everything, remember, trees lose their leaves every year, yet they still stand tall and wait for the better days to come.” No worries if you’re losing leaves PAX, stand tall, stand strong, grow em back!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chili Cook Off Oct. 19

COT: Silent self reflection for all prayers said and unsaid.

Thank you for giving Link a place to lead and for treating him like an adult and leader. It’s more impactful than you may realize. Appreciate you all!

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To failure…

AO: the-knoll
Q: Half Lyfe
PAX: Pebbles, AAA, morning stār, The Banker, Timber, Roadkill, El Capitan, Derby, Juicy J (JBowman), Bumblebee (2.0)
FNGs: None
COUNT: 11
CONDITIONS: nice, cool, starry w/ a little cloud cover morning. Made for some pretty scenery to look at when doing all those sit ups.

WARMUP: SSH, BAC, BBAC, Michael Phelps, WMH

THE THANG: Various Upper Body, Core and Legs workouts done in unison until failure. As people tapped out they would mosey to street and back. Last man standing got to pick next exercise.
Did Merkins, Butt lift off the ground (Thanks El Capitan), WW2’s, Wall Sits, Dips, WW1’s

Ended with ring of pull ups/burpees with partners. PAX held plank while 2 people got up 1 person did pull ups, other did burpees then swap. When they finished next 2 got up.

MOLESKINE: Impromtu Q – always be ready for what life throws your way. Prayers for Gold Digger for his health and healing.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: check slack a lot going on. Night Moves Thursday.

COT: count off, name off, prayers, coffee. Thank you for rolling with the impromtu Q fellas. Grateful to be a part of this group.

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9.9.2025

AO: the-knoll
Q: AAA
PAX: AAA, El Capitan, Gold Digger, Malibu, morning stār, Pebbles, Timber, Roadkill, Bumblebee
FNGs: None
COUNT: 9
CONDITIONS: clear skies, full moon, upper 50s/lower 60s

WARMUP:
-Baby arm circles 8 forward 7 back
-imperial walkers
-slow squats
-slow push ups
-Willie Mayes Hayes
-good mornings
-jumping jacks
-mosey down to both stop signs
-stretch

THE THANG:
Upper body Work:
As Many Rounds as possible is 20 minutes
Groups of 2. Partners alternate doing exercises below for 20 minutes.
5 – pull ups
10 – push ups
15- dips

Core work:
-one partner does core exercises the other runs to street and back, then switch.

Finished with a 45 second hang on pull up bar.

MOLESKINE: Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 23:4

Reminder for me to lean on and trust in God, when fearful, anxious, and stressed.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 9/11 convergence at Lipscomb

COT:

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4 Stations for 4 Decades

AO: the-knoll
Q: Malibu
PAX: Legos, Derby, AAA, El Capitan, Half Lyfe, Lady Liberty, Malibu, morning stār, Pebbles, Étouffée, Wolfpack, Bumblebee, Link, Slapshot, Agent-Eh
FNGs: None
COUNT: 15
CONDITIONS:
Spectacular late summer morning. Starting to get dark and extra gloomy.

WARMUP:
Mosy to stop sign, SSH, Imperial walkers, slow Mericans and squats, stretching OYO

THE THANG:

4 stations: 3’ of work, 60sec of rest and rotate
1. burpees
2. lt dans
3. WWI/WWII/twists
4. Plank hold

Simple, and not easy.

MOLESKINE:
Life sometimes takes a while. Be patient, the best things take time, work, and a lot of love and service. It’s worth grinding out the work in the dark, and even more when you get to do it with others (esp in the gloom).

ANNOUNCEMENTS: hit me up if you’re interested in a Tussle team!

COT: we lifted up prayers of thanksgiving, for grace and strength to live our lives in service of others at home and work and in our community.

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40 Minutes of Growth

AO: the-knoll
Q: Malibu
PAX: El Capitan, Gold Digger, Half Lyfe, Malibu, morning stār, Pebbles, Roadkill, Sooie, The Banker, Timber, Bumblebee
FNGs: None
COUNT: 11
CONDITIONS:
Fantastic, high 60s and clear.

WARMUP:
SSH, Imperial walker, slow Mericans+Squats, stretching OYO

THE THANG:
40 minute AMRAP:
60 seconds each, dealer’s choice of:
1) Upper body
2) Mary
3) Lower body
4) Run
5) Rest
Completed 7 rounds.

MOLESKINE:
Importance of community and having a group to grow together- F3 has been an anchor for me and I have reflected a lot on how much that’s helped me these past few years. Time spent- no matter the duration- pushing yourself in a community of others who want to grow is a thing worth having. Greatly appreciate the company in the gloom to grow and get stronger together!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Tussle is a few months out- reach out if there’s other interest in a Knoll Team!

COT: prayers lifted up for work and family, that we can better love and serve those around us.

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AMRAP

AO: the-knoll
Q: Half Lyfe
PAX: Timber, AAA, Pebbles, Ex-Pat, Gold Digger, Malibu, Étouffée, Wolfpack, Sparrow, Roadkill, The Banker, Rubix (2.0), Link (2.0), The Agent Eh, Slap Shot (2.0)
FNGs: 2 The Agent Eh, Slap Shot (2.0)
COUNT: 17
CONDITIONS: Loving these cool mornings!

WARMUP: SSH, BAC, BBAC, Shoulder Presses, WMH’s, Runners Stretch.

THE THANG: AMRAP 3 Main Groups (Arms, Legs, Core)
Arms = 20 Bicep Curls w/ bands, 15 Dips, 10 Merkins, 5 Pull Ups/Swing Rows.
Legs = 20 S.L. Jump Ups (2=1), 15 Side Lunges (2=1), 10 Lt. Dans, 5 Jump Squats w/ Tuck.
Core = 20 Heel Taps (2=1), 15 Shoulder Taps (2=1), 10 WW2’s, 5 Scissor Kicks (4 Count).

After each main group ran to street and different MOT for back to playground (Bear Crawl, Imperial Walkers, Run, Politician, Lunges, repeat).

Finished up with 1 min plank.

MOLESKINE: Wife and I had a midwife for our first born. Were talking about one of the things our midwife told us on mental preparedness for labor. “You can survive anything for 1 min”. Good thing to consider in live when dealing with difficulty. Can be extended to 1Hr, 1 Day, 1 Wk, etc. Been using this with my kids for the start of school. Just tackle today then worry about tmrw.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: CSAUP, 31 Mile Ruck, F3 Dads workout, NAHT, Tussle….Check Slack for details.

COT: Count off, name-o-rama, named 2 FNG’s (Slap Shot (2.0), The Agent Eh), prayer, coffee.

Thank you for letting me lead you this morning. And welcome Slap Shot and The Agent Eh.