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III Pillars – 11.05.2024 – Election Day Special

AO: -f3-nashville-general
Q: princessaurora
PAX: t-cell, Black Lung, Grape, gov’t mule, Swiffer, wardas1, Will Norton, Red Skull, Pep, caprate, Go Fish, Haggis, Baguette, Tackle Box, Two Face, YumYum, Harbaugh, Full Monty
FNGs: None
COUNT: 19
CONDITIONS:
Unseasonably warm, likely due to the hot takes surrounding potential election results

THE THANG:
Today, we’d be campaigning through battleground states to earn the votes needed to win the election. Given we’re a two-party system, PAX were split into red and blue teams, and, thanks to Black Lung showing up right on time (a.k.a. 5 minutes late) YHC was able to remain a neutral election official.

After a mosey to and around the track, our first opportunity to win votes was a “debate” in the form of one lap around the track. PAX were told to select one candidate to represent their party, with Howitzer stepping in for Blue and Formica for Red.

BUT WAIT A SECOND…it’s been determined that both were no longer fit to hold office and, bypassing the primary, selected Red Skull (Blue) and Pep (Red) as new candidates. In a extremely tight race, Red Skull edged out Pep by a stride handing Blue 10 points.

Blue – 10 | Red – 0

Moving on to the battleground “state”ions! Each party’s goal is to get as many votes (reps) as possible in the time allotted.

“State”ion 1 (30 electoral votes)
Ballot Box Jumps – 4:00

WINNER: Blue

Blue – 40 | Red – 0

“State”ion 2 (50 electoral votes)
Handcount Release Merkins – 3:00

WINNER: Red

Blue – 40 | Red – 50

“State”ion 3 (80 electoral votes)
Swing State Ab Thrusters (feet in swing) – 3:00

WINNER: Red

Blue – 40 | Red – 130

“State”ion 4 (70 electoral votes)
Octoburpee Surprise*- 2:00
*if trailing team wins, they steal 10 votes from leading team in addition to earning electoral votes

WINNER: Blue

Blue – 120 | Red – 120

“State”ion 5 (40 electoral votes)
Jane6 Fondas – 3:00

WINNER: Blue

Blue – 160 | Red – 120

“State”ion 6 (90 electoral votes)
Swing State Pull-ups – 3:00

WINNER: Red

Blue – 160 | Red – 210

“State”ion 7 (60 electoral votes)
Abs-entee Ballots (Big Boy Sit-ups) – 3:00

WINNER: Red

Blue – 160 | Red – 270

This election came down to the wire with Blue having the chance to force a runoff, but in the end, Red prevailed and their version of democracy was saved.

Mosey back to flag to wrap up with some Ballot Box Cutters and Alabama Prom Dates until time.

MOLESKINE:
You never know who you might offend when you Q a workout teeming with opportunities for political jokes, but I sure I hope it was someone! Hopefully everyone felt free to put fitness and fellowship over party. It’s also worth noting here that Pep has legs when the future of our country is on the line. Dude was moving faster than I’ve ever seen him go!

Also, here’s a fun fact: given this is being written post-election, I can now proudly say that the PA Election Day Q is 100% accurate at predicting the results of American presidential elections. All eyes on will be on iiiP in 2028…

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
– 11/9 – 0600 Tennessee Tussle at #brokenwheel in Nolensville – friendly competition between regions – see Hair Band for details!
– 11/16 – 0600-0800 – AOQ GrowSchool at stonewall

COT:
TAPS for
– Elizabeth Webb cancer treatment
– YumYum’s mother’s health
– Baguette’s trip with/for his father
– The country

God bless America,
PA out

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Daft Punk is playing at my house

AO: iiipillars
Q: princessaurora
PAX: LorelaiG, t-cell, Two Face, Zelenskyy, Sooie, Haggis, Black Lung, Go Fish, Will Norton, Grape, Swiffer, Foot Drop, Fake Job, gov’t mule, Tackle Box, Good Morning America, Full Monty
FNGs: None
COUNT: 18
CONDITIONS:

Oh-so hot, the perfect foretaste of what will surely be a steamy 14th anniversary.

WARMUP:

Mosey to the field for some

SSH
I’s, Y’s, and T’s
RAC->MNC->RRAC
WMH
SnL Squats

THE THANG:

Marriage, like life, is a dance. With YHC celebrating an anniversary tomorrow, it was time to prep with a dancer-inspired workout.

STEP 1

4 sets:
Explosive jump lunge w mid-air switch x 5 ea side//1’ rest with Merkins x 20

STEP 2

4 sets:
Bulgarian split squats x 12 ea side//1’ rest with Prone Snow Angels x 20

Shake it out with a lap

STEP 3

4 sets:
Partner Nordic Curls x 8-10, alternating each set

STEP 4

4 sets:
Deep Squat Calf Raises (with wall assist) x 15//Tibialis Raises x 20

Reverse crunch for six

STEP 5

4 sets:
Pull-ups x 8-10//Pseudo-Planche Merkins x 15

Mosey back to flag

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Gulliver’s Travels challenge is in full swing. The perfect excuse to check out some AOs you might not otherwise attend. Speaking of…
– 4:13 Strong is back in action. Hit up thestronghold and help lead this class of men toward new lives.
– Night Moves at Bicentennial Park this Saturday.

TAPS:

– Praises from Haggis for a special time on the road with his dad.
– Prayers for Swiffer ‘s friends’ daughter Victoria and her upcoming surgery, and praises for a successful first operation.

A pleasure as always, men. Life’s a dance, and you sure learned as you went today!

PA out

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III Pillars – 09.05.23 – “Fumble”

AO: iiipillars
Q: princessaurora
PAX: batter, Bad Boy, Cowboy, Harbaugh, Pep, Zelenskyy, wardas1, moneyshot, monster biscuit, Grape, Go Fish, Pencil Pusher, Young Pawn, It’sJUSTLunch, Focker, Betty Ford, Will Norton, Haggis, Swiffer, 0
FNGs: 1 0
COUNT: 20
CONDITIONS:
Soupy

WARMUP:
After a brief disclaimer and admission to being a Clemson Tiger, YHC informed the PAX I would be attempting to make them experience the hurt and confusion I felt watching our season get off to a rocky start at Duke. While I’m not sure if I accomplished the hurt, confusion abounded throughout the workout!

Mosey to track for 4 laps/.5 miles at medium pace and followed with COP:
– SSH x 28
– LBAC F/R x 7
– SnL Squats x 28
– Merkins x 14

THE THANG:

Head over to the jungle gyms and swingset to grab some bar for pull-ups. Max reps followed by equal number of seconds rest. Rinse and repeat until you can only get one rep.

Mosey back over to the short hill off the track. This is where I really laid on the confusion. Re-living the two fumbles and dropped passes, we dropped the B.A.L.L. as well. PAX continuously run down hill and back up stopping EMOM to perform 7 reps of exercises below. After going through entire circuit in the first round, I adjusted the game plan to be one exercise at each minute mark.
B – Burpees
A – Ab thrusters
L – Lunges (2ct)
L – Leg Raises

After one (or two) cycle(s) through, PAX were instructed to run the hill 16 more times, still stopping for exercise EMOM. Once all laps were done, PAX could rest for remainder of minute.

It was all as confusing it looks, but rest assured, it was very on brand for the Clemson offense.

Mosey back to startex for…

MARY:
– APDs x 10
– Merkins x 15
– Jane Fondas L/R x 10

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
– 9/9 – @Cowboy on Q for a 9/11 workout at 0600 at Percy Warner Stairs.
– 9/13 – F3 Nashville’s 9th Anniversary workout at #titan. 0500 preamble led by YHC. 0530 main event with @DintyMoore
– 10/1 – Octoburpee Challenge begins. See @Black_Lung for details
COT:
– Prayers for @batter’s cousin’s marriage and @two_face’s next step in his career

Go Tigers.
PA out.