Breathing Through a Straw at Watchtower

Breathing Through a Straw at Watchtower

Somehow, long ago (not sure when) I was put on the schedule to Q at Watchtower today. I think back to the days of Watchtower at Weddington HS (RIP!), and in Wesley Chapel at the Target Shopping Center (RIP!). How could one workout have 3 separate locations in the past year? Well, Newtown Elementary has turned out to be a great AO, as evidenced by the (21) Pax who decided to see what YHC had in mind.

We knew it was going to be a nasty sweatfest at Watchtower today, but didn’t think it would be as bad as it was. The plan was typical…Speed + Strength + Core, but the Speed portion may have suffered a bit at the hands of Humidity today.

The THANG:

Bluetooth Speaker on…F3 Playlist updated and ready to roll with the familiar “Rocky” theme to start, followed by plenty of AC/DC, Queen, The Doors, Journey, and Recalculating’s favorite NJ Bon Jovi! Let’s get this rolling, fellas.

Long warm-up lap around the front of the school and back to the lot. In the lot we did:

• (20) SSH IC
• (20) IW IC
• (20) Plank Jack’s IC
• Quick Upward + Downward Dog Stretch, Runners Pose + Prayer Twist
• (15) Peter Parkers IC

Mosey to the front driveway for the beginning of what would suck for the next 38 minutes. At each stop sign (2) and light pole (4) do the following:

• (10) Jump Squats + (5) Jump Squat Twists

Most of us felt the quads burning after (60) Jump Squats and (30) Jump Squat Twists…a new sequence for YHC.

Mosey to the Flag Pole and Circle in front of the school for…Merkin Ladders! Start at (10)…work down to (1). Brutal.

Mosey to the wall for:

• People’s Chair
• Alternating Leg Extensions
• (10) Mike Tysons

Mosey to the side of the school and the Bus Lot. Partner Up for:

• P1 (150) LBC’s / P2 Run to middle of buses + (1) Burpee
• P1 (100) Heels-to-Heaven / P2 Run to middle of buses + (1) Burpee
• P1 (50) American Hammers / P2 Run to middle of buses + (1) Burpee
• Done!

Mosey to the Track for (1) full lap. At each corner do (10) Dry Docks.

Mosey to the Hill next to the track for “7’s” consisting of:

• (6) Merkins at bottom
• (1) Burpee at top…and so on, and so on!
• Done!

At this point, it was pretty clear we were all smoked from the humidity, and sucking wind. Great work pushing through it, fellas.

Mosey to the parking lot for one last set of exercises. Jack Webbs!!! Typical Merkin + Kneeling Air Presses from (1)/(4) up to (10)/(40). Done!

Moleskin:

It is always a privilege to lead, and the F3 Waxhaw Region has some awesome guys coming out to workouts day in, and day out. I’m amazed and encouraged by the consistency of the Pax, which makes me realize I can always step up my game and not make excuses for skipping a workout. The fitness and intensity level has increased so much, and it’s evident to all who post in Waxhaw. Even “the Six” isn’t much of a Six anymore, and there was not much gap left today between the Gazelles and Six. Nice job, fellas.

We have a great opportunity and blessing to lead more men to F3 to experience all that is good and right when men get together for some Fitness, a lot of Fellowship, and mix in some very important Faith component. I challenge the Pax to dig deeper, search your heart and soul for the purpose God has put on your lives. Imagine what could be for our families, our workplace, and our community if we put the same intensity and focus on preaching the Gospel without ever saying a word, as we do in workouts! We all have a chance to impact someone with a kind word, showing an interest in someone, asking one more question after “How are you doing?”, and encouraging your brothers to tighten up in all areas of their lives.

I’m always up for talking through overcoming my own life challenges and obstacles to become a better husband, father, brother, leader with anyone who needs to. This is still a work in progress and I fail everyday, but we need to make our Misery our Ministry and help our brothers out. Keep working hard, fellas!

Announcements:

• F3 Dad’s Camp this weekend.
• F3 Dad’s will still take place at Dogwood Park on Saturday for those not able to attend Dad’s Camp.
• F3 Waxhaw Region Launch on Labor Day. All hands on deck to pull this off!
• Prayers for Credit Score’s mom as she awaits the results of testing. God Bless her, brother!
• YHC took us out in prayer.