Several months ago, an idea was hatched – let’s have an annual “state of the pax” event.\u00a0 A shorter workout, followed by comments by leadership.\u00a0 With the wheels in motion, plans were arranged.\u00a0 Coffeeteria would be provided, and YHC volunteered to lead the workout.\u00a0 A morning full of Spam!\u00a0 What could be better?<\/p>\n
The location:\u00a0 Jamison Park<\/p>\n
The second Pax to arrive was Greenacres.\u00a0 Via car.\u00a0 YHC did not know that he owned a motor vehicle.\u00a0 Just assumed he ran everywhere.\u00a0 The Pax arrived in numbers.\u00a0 By car, truck, bike, and foot.\u00a0 Ages ranged from the single digits up to the mid-60s.<\/p>\n
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At the top of the hour (7am), the Mission Statement of F3 was recited.<\/p>\n
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Then – 1st Core Principle (Free of Charge)<\/strong><\/p>\n SSH x 15 IC<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2nd Core Principle recited (Open to all men)<\/strong><\/p>\n IST x 15 IC (hi Zima)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3rd Core Principle (Held outdoors, rain or shine, heat or cold)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n YHC totally botched this one, instead giving the 4th Core Principle.<\/p>\n Penalty time – 5 Burpees OYO<\/p>\n Squats x 15 IC<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4th Core Principle (led by its members, on a rotating basis, no certification)<\/strong><\/p>\n Merkins x 15 IC<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5th Core Principle (ends with Circle of Trust)<\/strong><\/p>\n Moroccan Night Clubs x 15 IC<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The THANG<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pax counted off by 4s.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Proceed to far parking lot and surrounding areas.\u00a0 At each marked area, perform the exercise on the cardboard.\u00a0 Begin with 5 reps.\u00a0 Then proceed counter-clockwise to the next area, perform 10 reps of that exercise.\u00a0 Continue this pattern until back at the exercise you started at.\u00a0 Then increase reps to 15.\u00a0 Continue this pattern until 20 reps cycle completed.\u00a0 Then reverse down until 5 reps.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Exercise stations:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I – SSH<\/p>\n II – Merkins<\/p>\n III – Squats<\/p>\n IV – WWII Situps<\/p>\n <\/p>\n After 30 minutes, all the Pax had completed the ladder.<\/p>\n TIME!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NMM<\/strong><\/p>\n Seriously cannot believe I butchered the 3rd Core Principle.\u00a0 At least the Pax were understanding….<\/p>\n Per my watch, 1.16 miles covered in 30 minutes.\u00a0 On point.<\/p>\n At the WWII station (under pavilion), there was a HUGE green moth of some sort.\u00a0 HUGE<\/p>\n DDay, not satisfied with the workout, left and proceeded to run a 5k.\u00a0 Well done.<\/p>\n Honored that the immediate past Nantan (Bluto) was there.<\/p>\n Lots of love from multiple Pax for Mutton and the work that Sutton Brothers does.\u00a0 YHC just had the upstairs HVAC system replaced.\u00a0 Quality work at reasonable prices.\u00a0 Call them if you are in need.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Van Gogh, Huck, and Burns (maybe more) brought the coffeeteria.\u00a0 Coffee, beer, biscuits, CFA were had.\u00a0 Thanks boys!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n State of the Pax – YHC gave an overview of all three Fs and what has been going on.\u00a0 Suffice to say….a LOT is going on.\u00a0 We managed the past 13 months as well as possible, and have begun to grow – in AOs and Pax.\u00a0 Van Gogh has all sorts of numbers and data if you are interested.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n YHC feels that we are at an important time for F3 Winston-Salem.\u00a0 \u00a0Our 1st F is strong, I am not worried about that.\u00a0 We have an incredible opportunity to really accelerate our 2nd and 3rd F.\u00a0 There are many examples (including The Work (sorry Spicoli!!) that were highlighted.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n After almost 5 years as a member of this group, I have realized that our true power as a group lies in the 3rd F.\u00a0 Specifically in making a difference in our community.\u00a0 There are so many opportunities for us.\u00a0 All it takes is for one man to raise his hand and voice it.\u00a0 You are part of a group that is perfect for encouraging the idea and making it succeed.\u00a0 Remember, this is a group that willingly gets up to workout at 5:30 in the morning…in the rain…in 30 degree weather.\u00a0 We are men who spend 36 hours in a van running 200 miles…at night….over hills.\u00a0 We are men who workout for 24 consecutive hours to help raise money for community organizations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AND<\/strong> we are men who are not ashamed or afraid to show empathy, concern, and love for each other.\u00a0 For me, that is what F3 is about.\u00a0 We all need the reminder that we are not alone.\u00a0 We all have the same wants and desires.\u00a0 At times, we are all scared, anxious, and full of self-doubt.\u00a0 Knowing that you are not alone helps.\u00a0 Really<\/strong> helps.\u00a0 I cannot express how much the texts, calls, and discussions meant to me when my Dad passed away last December.\u00a0 Remember how that one time when the guys reached out to you when you needed it?\u00a0 Well, right now there is someone who needs you to reach out.\u00a0 So do it.\u00a0 Today.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thank you all for what you have given to me.\u00a0 I am honored to be a part of this group and call you my brothers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I love you all, and cannot wait to see what the future holds for us.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n -Spamalot<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Several months ago, an idea was hatched – let’s have an annual “state of the pax” event.\u00a0 A shorter workout, followed by comments by leadership.\u00a0 With the wheels in motion, plans were arranged.\u00a0 Coffeeteria would be provided, and YHC volunteered to lead the workout.\u00a0 A morning full of Spam!\u00a0 What could be better? 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