03/26/2022 - Iron Lion - F3 Mental Battle WOD

AO: Iron Lion

When: 03/26/2022

PAX:

Number of Pax: 5

Pax Names:

DR Names:

Number of FNGS: 0

FNG Names:

QIC: Cousin Eddie


Introduction

March 27 is F3 Mental Battle day and March is Mental Battle Month.  Come help YHC finish up the month strong.  There are two versions to this workout so why not do both!  Join me at The Complex for Part 2.  No coupons needed.  HC in the thread.  NO OYO!!

The Scene:  High 20’s  YHC was running late.  Woke up at 4am, thought I got outta bed but instead must have time jumped to 4:40am.  Of course, being CE, I pulled into the parking spot at 5:15am.  Gave the welcome an disclaimer as I was getting the speaker out of the car and locking up.  Just in time!

Welcome & Disclaimer

F3 has 5 core principles:  1. Free 2. Open to ALL men 3. Peer led in a rotating fashion 4. Held outdoors rain or shine, heat or cold 5. Ends in a Circle of Trust

I am not a professional.  You are here of your own free will.  I have no knowledge of any injuries or fitness considerations. It is your responsibility to be safe and modify exercises as needed.

In cadence (IC) is the rhythm in between each rep or the body movement between each rep.

Our mission is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership.

Each set will have stats about mental health and workplace mental health.  The workout will be in the form of a Dora 1-2-3.  As you are working with a partner (No OYO), each stat is doubled.  After all three sets are complete, if you have time repeat sets until time is up.

Warm-O-Rama

Motivators from 10

Monkey Humpers – IC (4 count) x 27

Grady Corns – IC (4 count) x 50

Partner Up

The Thang

THANG 1

50,000,000 adult Americans experienced mental illness in 2019.  (52.9 million in 2020.)

56% of employees spend time looking for another job.  (65% in 2021)

27,000,000 Americans with mental illness are unable to receive treatment.

100 Lunges

112 Merkins

54 Squats

Partner 1 does the exercise, Partner 2 runs to the curve and back.

Hold plank for the 6

THANG 2

60% of employees do not feel their management helps them to deal with stress. (80% in 2021)

33% of employees can’t afford their healthcare costs. (66% feel they can’t)

80% of employees reported feeling emotionally drained by their work.  

120 Calf Raises

66 Lunges

160 Moroccan Night Clubs

Partner 1 does the exercise, Partner 2 runs to the curve and back.

Hold plank for the 6

THANG 3

65% of employees find it hard to concentrate at work due the environment at work.

Over 60% of youth with mental illness do not receive treatment.

Over 60% of employees feel they don’t get paid enough to save for an emergency fund.

130 LBCs

120 Box Cutters

120 Flutters

Partner 1 does the exercise, Partner 2 runs to the curve and back.

Hold plank for the 6

To my surprise, this workout ended with about 30 seconds to spare so I called out Stargazers for everyone to focus on their breath and take in the cool, crisp air.

Circle of Trust

Announcements

Blood Drive April 24

Register for GTE30 in F3 Plainfield

Name – o – rama:  Cousin Eddie, Daisy, Cable Guy, Full House, Ebeneezer

Prayers

Urkel’s daughter and family

Sam Walton

A few things to leave you with:

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in America.  And I would add that is the number one most preventable one.

22 veterans commit suicide EVERY DAY.

Comparison is the thief of joy.

If you or someone you know needs immediate help, please reach out to 800-273-8255.

Naked Man Moleskin

During the workout, we shared some of our own mental battles with each other.

During the COT, I talked about a lot of different things but I focused on our 2.0’s.  Talk to them.  Be that safe place they can turn to especially when they reach pre-teen and teenage years.  

Then it was time to jet over to The Complex for Q numero dos.

Peace,

Cousin Eddie

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