My VQ & The Mighty 12

YHC woke up early this morning a little nervous and excited because today I had been given the pleasure of being the VQ of the Mullet Wrapper. It was almost like being a kid again as I was running around the house making sure I had everything I needed, kind of like going back to school. As I gathered my things and stepped outside I thought… Go figure, only I would be given this honor to lead these men on the coldest morning of the fall season… Just my luck! Oh well, on with the show!

YHC arrived at the AO to do a little Recon, set up some cones and a few signs. Felt like I was ready to go so started doing some stretching. First PAX to show was Sparkles. So glad to see him, he has this humble way of conversating that took my mind off of being so nervous. Then, Navy (RESPECT) shows up. He offers me some words of encouragement and heads off for a run to warm up. Cheech was the next to arrive. So honored to have him show since he was the one that invited me to check out F3. Then before I knew it, all the other PAX seem to show up all at once! Walking to the circle, they kind of resembled a professional football team taking the field. As everyone was stretching I issued a one-minute warning. 3,2,1… HS

YHC welcomed everyone, explained F3, mission statement was given and core principles… I was excited to hear a few PAX yell out, “Someone did their homework!” I was so relieved that I didn’t let these guys down! Let’s get this thing started….

WARM-A-RAMA

SSH x20, right over left for a 10 count, left over right for 10 count, Cotton Pickers x15 and a Mosey around the parking lot to the tennis courts…

WORKOUT

YHC already knows that you have to go hard with this group of “Beast” veterans like Griswold, Couch Potato (RESPECT), Pillbox (RESPECT), Maytag & Dumpster Dawg or you risk Mumble Chatter. So, I started on the tennis courts. They offer 2 tennis courts there to play with so we’ll use them both.

4 Corners – Imperial Walkers to the first corner, Merkins x10. Side shuffle to the next corner, Squats x15. Imperial Walkers to the next corner, LBC x15. Side shuffle to the last corner, Carolina Dry Docks x10. Imperial Walkers to the next court and repeat… The Reps increased x 2. Merkins x20, Squats x30, LBCs x30, CDD x20. We made our way over against the fence for a little fun. Air Chair with an added Air Press x20 and 3 rounds of Wall Worms with Merkins x5 each round. Mosey to the picnic tables.. Dips x30 & Erkins x30. Mosey to another picnic area.. Dips x30 & Erkins x30.. Mosey to another parking lot where I had 4 cones spaced out. Time for a little “Land and Sea”. Bear crawls to the first cone, Merkins x10. Crab crawl to the next cone, LBCs x10 and repeat. Recover back to the beginning. Sprint to each cone and add squats x15 at each cone. Recover.. Mosey back to the picnic tables for another round of Dips and Durkins x30. Mosey back to the tennis courts for another round of 4 Corners YHC noticed that we had a few more minutes so decided to add an Indian Run around the parking lot. Now, back to the parking lot where we started for a last minute Superman x20 and HS!! Great job everyone!! Dollywood, LawDawg & Ennis it was great to see you guys again and way to finish strong!!

Count, Name-A-Rama, an announcement to remember the upcoming County elections and prayer request. Cooter led us in a very inspirational prayer. Thanks Cooter!!

This day turned out to be a lot more than I expected. It’s so refreshing, in a world filled with chaos, corruption, violence and other horrible things… My day begins surrounded by humble and inspirational community leaders that unknowingly teach me everyday how to be a better man. So proud to be a part of F3 and this group. Thanks for the support guys!!

Princess Out!