The men who know me, already knew the route. YHC admittedly loves the Kenwood out and back route – it has hills, but it’s not brutal; it’s tucked away, but not “dog chasing me” tucked away; the lawns are all manicured, and in the summer, the sprinklers are going. Yep, YHC loves the Kenwood route. …
Hopefully this morning was the final subarctic morning we’ll see this year. Probably not. Nevertheless, 8 men posted this AM for some training miles and/or recovery miles. #Tclaps to all pax that ran the Harbison 50K last weekend. Special kudos to Hemingway and our AOQ Knozit for posting for a recovery run. Conditions: 22 degrees …
8 Men posted on what turns out to be another frigid morning in January. YHC had about 4 different ideas for the workout but still not sure which one would be called until the final tick of the clock. Here’s the THANG! Conditions: 23 degrees and clear Warm up heading down Devine to 5 points. …
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Python Anniversary YHC was was looking forward to starting a new year with a amazingly simple workout to help destroy his fellow PAX. Weather 16 Degrees, real feel with wind chill was 8 BOM: Disclaimer/Prayer Warmup: None of that! The Thang: 371 swings, 371 days since the Python was created as an official AO. Count/Name …
Conditions: Naturally 15-19ish VQ for DriSoket If you don’t know him you need to. A true #HIM. Great representation of what kind of man F3 should be producing. Naturally always looking out for others first. 1 min warning(Q had no watch, Juice kept time) BOM/Disclaimer/Prayer Warm-up Slaughter starter 15 Burpee’s OYO Imperial Walker x15 …
As it happens around these parts, the power of F3 spreads rapidly. This time it has spread to the small town of Saluda, SC. Thanks to a pull (and just enough push) from F3 Lexington’s AO in Batesburg-Leesville named Smokehouse, this morning’s launch happened. And before that it was made possible because so many before …
Two pax take on the Finlay Park block around the post office for a warm up run. It was a chilly but sunny morning full of mumblechatter. And that was only so we could breath as we pushed each other. As much snot that was coming from the pax, talking was the only way …
******POSTED ON BEHALF OF ICARUS****** Cold With a ‘nice’ breeze and 24 degrees Fahrenheit Disclaimer and Prayer COP -One Lap around the Track -Through the Tunnel IC X 10 -10 Merkins -Imperial Walkers IC X 10 -10 Merkins -Little Baby Arm circles F/B X 10 IC -Karaoke the third sand spot, face same directions coming …
YHC had thought very long and hard about calling the bullpen for this morning’s Q. Head cold/cough and 20 degree weather does not mix well, but YHC needed to post. 11 pax posted the sub-freezing temps to post for their brothers and hold one another accountable. Conditions: Colder than cold THE THANG Disclaimer and Prayer …
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On the eve of my 45th birthday, I gathered with the hearty PAX of The Arena to celebrate the end of my 45th year. Those brave souls who defeated the warmth of the fartsack were an encouragement to me and an example of how we don’t just post for ourselves, we post for one another, …
Temperature – 11 degrees. Brrr. It. Was. Cold. YHC actually got a text before leaving the house from another PAX if we were going to have enough. The plan then was made that if we didn’t, we were going to find a way to work out at the local Waffle House. My stomach was a …
Conditions: Not favorable even with layers The Thang- 1. Merry 25 SSH IC 20 LAC 10 OAC 2. Mosey to the hand warming benches for an exciting game of power hour! (Well not a full hour, more like power half hour) For anyone who hasn’t attended a gathering of drinking age youth, this …
According to Wikipedia, “the core of the body is broadly considered to be the torso. Functional movements are highly dependent on this part of the body, and lack of core muscular development can result in a predisposition to injury.” If there’s one thing your average joe needs to work on it’s their core. Working the …
Weather: 24 degrees Again This was the fourth day in a row of sub-freezing workouts. The cold weather kept many people away even though a new year is upon us. Few were present, but good work was done. With No Help running, that left only 5 of us, which made it difficult to wait for …
This was a day for the men who wanted it. As some of you know, late November and early December were unkind to this centurion. The holiday diet and a sedentary lifestyle do not a fit PAX make. But my number was up and it was time to get back to being a member of …
Condition: Balmy 23º 15 PAX came out in the gloom for a New Year’s Celebration. From my count at least 3 of them had no idea what they were getting into and were coaxed into thinking that the Q would take it easy and there “wouldn’t be much running.” That’s a true expectation with me …
Conditions: Beautiful morning with the Temperature of 23 degrees. Disclaimer and Prayer Mosi to the block pile and did our warm up exercises which consisted of: 25 SSH10, 10 LBAC, 10 overhead clap, 10 LBAC reverse. We then attempted to do push ups to every time in the song when they said “Beat It” but …
6 Pax did the harder thing and posted at Crypt in the sub freezing temperatures. YHC’s goal was to keep moving to stay warm so the Q from The Stand on Thursday was the perfect template. The Thang: mosey Side Straddle Hops x 20 IC Through the tunnel x 18 IC mosey Imperial walkers x …
A nice chilly morning for some good ol’ fashioned betterment. Thanks to those who came out this morning, little ol’ Detention had 14 dudes running around in the freeze. The weather: um…cold. Here’s what we did: BOM Warm up with 15 SSH, 15 LBAC, 15 TTT, 15 RLBAC, 15 IW, and 15 merkins. Today’s devo …
11 Pax escaped the fartsack and warmth of their beds and encouraged YHC to stop moping and get back out there in the gloom. Work was done to the soft tunes of YHC’s pandara playlist. Much mumble chatter was about this style of music… more on that later. The morning looked a little like this…. …
Trickle was a little under the weather for his Q this morning so YHC decided to fill-in. Not sure what I’d be doing so I decided to show up around 4:15 and check out the stadium for inspiration. After walking to the top of a cold, dark and windy stadium, I walked down feeling very …
Classics are classics for a reason. Prepping for the Saluda launch has the snakes swirling and feeling a little nostalgic. YHC decided to test drive for timing purposes some of the old classics like the Ark Loader and The Beast. Simple yet effective. Tclaps to the 9 men of The Shank who took the Daily …
YHC has not Q’ed in a while and never at Surge so what better time than is birthday. YHC was not excited about the forecast, but was excited to see 4 other pax show up in the cold including 2 for stride lite. With the crew assembled, the plan was to get moving and stay …
4 pax were in attendance at Ambush this am. More HC’d but could not break free from the fartsack. You were all missed. One thing is for sure, we are all ready for some 30 degree nights to warm the place up. Below is what I remember happening. Work was done and we all got …
Conditions: 21 degrees, light winds 5 mph, 60% humidity, 9 degree dew point, but no snow!! 10 PAX gathered in frozen Strut tundra this morning looking to get better and get moving because it is cold! YHC was tasked with the challenge of leading this morning. YHC doesn’t like cold, not even cool really. So, …
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YHC was glad to be back in the gloom after taking the month of December off from bootcaps (and basically run groups too – except for 1 before the Kiawah Half). Good to see the #MenOfDepot again and to see leaders continue to develop. Continue to EH. Continue to sign up to VQ. And continue …
Weather: 24 degrees & clear The Thang: Intro, Disclaimer, Prayer The weather was a lot warmer when YHC decided to kick the year off with a Q at Crusade, but it felt great after the first mile. 8 pax started the year off right with 4 – 5 miles of cold, fresh air. The shovel …
4 Pax braved the 25 Degree weather and winds to swing some iron and #GetBetter. Conditions: Very, very cold and windy. The Thang: Disclaimer by YHC and 2 laps around the circus to warm up. Followed by: SSH’s, IW’s, Squats, Merkins and BBSU’s all x 20. All OYO unless otherwise specified. KB Revolutions (10 …
Alright kuckleheads, GrowRuck 07 is coming in hot the weekend of January 26-28 and we’ve got about 50 pax registered for the event. GrowRuck is a product of The Iron Project and (if you’ve been living under a rock) is a weekend that pairs a little 2ndF, with some leadership training and a GORUCK Challenge. …
YHC told the pax it takes a special man to post in this weather. Lego quickly pointed out it takes a stupid man. Good point, Lego. 11 stupid and special men defeated the ‘sack and got some miles in this AM. Nagging injuries and Harbison 50K tapering cut the route short for some while some …
7 PAX ignored The Weather Channel’s warnings against frost. Said, “I don’t give a damn if my cheeks freeze and I pee yellow slushie!” And gave a hearty laugh at a mere 19 degrees. And they got better. Conditions: 19 degrees F. That’s 13 degrees colder than freezing. 56 degrees colder than where I’d rather …
13 tough Pax posted for the 2018 kickoff of Turning Point with the Kamikaze in sub 20 deg temps, and a windchill sub 10 degs. YHC issued a challenge to the TP Pax to see if our number of pax could exceed the temperature during the workout. Mission Accomplished. Impressive work by the pax. The …
It had to be the coldest morning that YHC has ever posted for a workout. Concern was growing as it appeared most of the regulars were not present. Either way YHC was not going to miss the opportunity to get better on this 18 degree clear morning. Just then Ocho-Cinco arrived and YHC was happy …
As 5 o’clock drew near C.A.T.’s Twitter message board was a buzz over the temperatures. I soon realized Ambush had the highest temperature in Lexington, coming in at a toasty 16°. Once word got out all I could see was headlights heading towards Ambush to enjoy the warmth. After giving the one minute warning from …
YHC wanted to kickoff the New Year with some “stretch” goals: 2,018 reps of 20 different exercises done over at least 2,018 steps. We killed the step count (5,600), but came-up shy of the rep-count (1,500). As those of you that posted know, 17 degrees felt pretty damn cold. As those of you that know …
5 pax meet in the gloom to start the New Year’s right. Warm-Up 15 SSH 15 IPW 20 LAC The Thang 2 Laps around track 50 Merkins 2 Laps 50 Squats 2 Laps 50 Flutter Kicks 2 Laps 50 Carolina Dry Docks 2 Laps 50 BBS 2 Laps COT Jan 6th Family Workout @ Depot …
Conditions: 15* and Calm Intro, Disclaimer and Prayer Mosey to the block pile and grab two small bricks apiece and head to the stadium. We set up camp under the cover of the stadium steps and didn’t venture too far from there. 15 SSH 2 burpees 15 TTT 2 burpees 10 Merkins 2 burpees Little …
5 pax met in the gloom to start the New Year off right. 12 degrees and Clear Warm-Up 15 SSH 15 IPW 20 Little Arm Circles. The Thang 2 Laps around track 50 Merkins 2 Laps 50 Squats 2 Laps 50 Flutter Kicks 2 Laps 50 Carolina Dry Docks 2 Laps 50 BBs 2 Laps …
YHC woke up and checked the temperature. 12 degrees Fahrenheit. Hell hath frozen over and I get to Q. Super. It is still Tuesday, time to face the gloom and do work. So bundle up buttercups – this is happening. Smithers, MIB and Lap Dog dragged themselves out of the sac to join in the …
Now that the holidays are behind us, it’s back to work. 2 PAX joined YHC in the gloom for a measured beatdown to jumpstart 2018. While watching some football last night, YHC provided the following to the frozen PAX of The Arena Conditions: 16° but low humidity The Thang: COP SSH x 50 IC Merkins …
The game started late. My alarm didn’t go off. It’s the day after New Year’s. Keep making excuses but the reality is men showed up and expected you to lead them. YHC posted 15 minutes late to the #THUNDER Q this morning and 3 others (OSCAR, SPOT, and BEADS) were picking up my slack. Apologies …
Conditions: To cold for the weak Pledge of Allegiance BOM Disclaimer COP It’s 11 degrees with the windchill so YHC was kind. Grab a block and head to the awning to help block the wind. Set block down for COP. For the record, YHC did wear long sleeves and pants….long sleeves came off after warm up …
110 PAX did the harder thing and posted for the F3 Lex Annual New Year’s Convergence. What better way to start off the new year than a Convergence? It was cold, but we didn’t notice after a few minutes of F3 Goodness. This convergence was setup to ensure all PAX could get what they wanted. …