As YHC pulled into the parking lot at Dogwood Dell this fine September morning it was obvious something had changed but it was hard to put a finger on. As the other 8 men emerged from the gloom for an hour of merkins, burpees, and whatnot several experienced the same feeling as if something was missing. Hmmmmm. According to the lumberjack lurking in the nearby woods this is what went down.
Jog to the circle for COP: SSH, Helicopters, DQ, IW, Copperhead Squats, Merkins, LBC’s, APDs all IC
Mosey to the Rusty Cage for a Triple Check: Pull-ups, WWII’s, timer runs to the hydrant and back
Migrate to the Triangle: Round 1 – Bear crawl, 10 Carolina Dry Docks, Run, 20 LBC, Bernie up the hill, 20 Merkins; Round 2 – Bear crawl, 10 squats, Run, 20 American Hammers, Run or Bernie, 20 Merkins; Round 3 – Lunge, 10 jump squats, Run, 20 Heals to Heaven, Run or Bernie, 20 Merkins
Leisurely stroll down to the Pipeline for another Triple Check: Plank, WWII, timer runs the pipe
Return to the flag via Pump House Rd for numberama, namearama.
Announcements: Labor Day convergence Monday 9/4 at Dogpile 7:00am, Coffeeteria at Ellwood Thompson’s.
Sept 16 at the Alamo – 7am – A workout (Swoop’s VQ) is dedicated to showing support for 9-month old Liv Schroepfer who is battling brain cancer (Yeehaw’s 2.0). M’s and 2.0’s welcome and encouraged. Buy a yellow “Love for Liv” shirt or wear a yellow shirt if you have one (https://www.bonfire.com/love-for-liv/)
Sept 16 – Laura Teague Memorial 5k Run – Third Church is sponsoring this race with Trinity UMC, River Road church and Freeman HS to raise money for students in honor of Laura Teague, Freeman HS teacher who died tragically last year. (https://henricoeducationfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/e/lara-teague-curry-memorial-5k)
Sept 23 – F3RVA 9th Anniversary Convergence at The Crucible – 7:30am – Come out and celebrate 9 years of F3 in Richmond and show support and encouragement for the folks at The Healing Place.
Thanks to Rosie and Gomer for the valuable reminder – All are encouraged to look past the 1st F to 2nd F, Fellowship, and take advantage of opportunities to spend time with fellow F3 brothers in a more relaxed setting. Watch for Lunch and after work get togethers and other events or take the lead and set one up. As we age our bodies will start to let us down but relationships can be there long after – if the investments are made now.
Slippin Jimmy experienced a tragic loss this week. A partner in his firm took his life, catching him and many others by surprise. Keep this gentleman’s family and colleagues in your prayers and keep an ear and eye out for signs that folks around you may be struggling.
Keep Faceplant’s family in your prayers as they grieve his uncle losing a battle with cancer this week.
SYITG
