Thunderstruck
7 PAX won their first battle of the day by defeating the fartsack, disavowing “Tapering” excuses and threat of thunderstorms by posting in the Hammer gloom
Dominate the Unknown
Fresh off the launch of F3 Columbia’s newest AO known as “The Rock”, YHC wanted to plan a workout that didn’t involve running a long steep hill (see The Rock reference) but did push the PAX to the brink of splashing merlot (or at least thinking about it… again see The Rock reference) Here’s what …
GrowRuck 24
“Keep your heads up!” The words from Cadre SeaBass pierced my skull as I stumbled forward desperately trying to identify the rocks lurking beneath the cloudy dark waters of Little Sugar Creek. My body was off balance from the weight of the ammo can clutched in my arms. I lifted my head, cradled the can …
The power of gathering.
11 PAX gathered in the frosty Gloom of Trenholm Park seeking pain and fellowship. We got it. Conditions: 25 degrees and clear. Disclaimer: Wear your reflective gear. Cars don’t see you. I’m not a professional… The Thang: SSH while waiting for the latecomers to assemble and throw on their reflective gear. Mosey from Trenholm Park (TP) up …
Why do we do this to ourselves?
19 HIM swallowed the Red Pill and got after it. Conditions: 41 Degrees. Clear. Finally feels like Fall. The Thang: Disclaimer then 10 Slow Count Knerkins IC. Exit Shandon Pres. and mosey over to Blossom St. 2 line Indian Run down Blossom to BB&T parking lot. EMOM: 3 Sessions. After each session break and run …
Are you Accelerating?
14 HIM swallowed the Red Pill and got after it. Conditions: 66 Degrees. 85% Humidity. The Thang: Disclaimer then 10 Slow Count Merkins IC. Mosey to Burn Boot Camp parking lot for 10 LBCs IC. Mosey to bottom of Rutland. EMOM: 10 hand release merkins then finish out minute with max rep big boy sit-ups. …
EMOM Madness
10 PAX did work at Swampfox this morning. Nothing fancy, just work. Conditions: 61 degrees, Clear. The Thang: Disclaimer then mosey to end of Rutland Court. EMOM: 10 hand release merkins then finish out minute with max rep big boy sit-ups. PAX did 5 rounds EMOM and then took a break. Break consisted of sprint …
Hammer hits the 100s.
7 PAX slung some weight around and got in some distance. Conditions: 73 degrees and humid. Disclaimer The Thang: Lap around the Lowes Foods parking lot. 5 exercises 100 reps each with coupon. Curls Triceps extension Merkins (On coupon) Shoulder press BBS (Coupon on chest) Out and Backs Run at fast pace up Forest Drive …
Paperboy returns to Thunder…
Conditions: Clear and 57 degrees. Dry ground and perfect weather. The Thang Disclaimer, announcement that we’d be leaving campus and that cars won’t see you. Be aware and watch out for each other. Warm up with quick sets of Imperial Walkers, SSH and merkins all IC x 10. Leave Hand parking lot and head over …
The mysterious Ila Triangle.
14 PAX defied the threat of stormy weather and unknowingly committed themselves to explore the mysteries of the Ila Triangle. Conditions: 67 and misting rain. The Thang: Disclaimer Warm up with Through the Tunnel, Imperial Walkers, SSH and Merkins. All exercises x10 IC Move out to Briarfield for instructions about the Ila Triangle DORA. YHC …
All you got.
Hammer and Thunder have been going at it this year with the #GreatestRivalryInSports. The challenge was laid down to see which AO has the most dedicated PAX. So far Thunder has been dominating to date so YHC decided it was time to throw out a challenge. Conveniently, former F3 Columbia Nant’an, McLovin was on the …
Hammer/Swamp Fox Sprintvergence
Every so often the two Forest Acres bootcamps gather at Trenholm Plaza for an intense and fast paced, 30 minute beat down, followed by coffeeteria. 20 PAX posted for the workout. 9 from Swamp Fox and 11 from Hammer. This is what happened. Conditions: 75 and humid thanks to a much needed rain. The Thang: …
Simple, but effective (Thunder Version)
Conditions: 64 degrees. Sweaty. The Thang: Disclaimer (Included safety reminder). Important because very few PAX were wearing reflective gear. 20ish SSH IC 10 Knerkins YHC announced we’d be leaving campus and going out for a nice mosey. Before leaving the parking lot, each PAX completed 10 hand release knerkins, 15 catcher squats and 20 heel …
Simple, but Effective.
It’s Spring Break week which brings low numbers and an excuse for some PAX to fartsack. YHC challenged the SwampFox PAX to post and 6 HIM entered the Gloom to get it done. Conditions: 59 degrees. Perfect The Thang: Disclaimer (Included safety reminder) YHC announced we’d be leaving campus and going our for a nice …
The power of modifying via the Knuckles Only Workout.
10 PAX, some suffering from severe sugar withdrawal, appeared in the Swamp Fox Gloom ready to dominate a new year. What followed was a demonstration of the power of Modifying as experienced through the Knuckles Only Workout. Conditions: 58 degrees and damp. The Thang: 20 Burpee Warmup (crowdpleaser) Get a lap around the parking lot …
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SwampFox/Hammer post Christmas Blitzvergence
13 Swamp Fox and Hammer PAX posted to the Trenholm Plaza #Gloom in search of 2ndF and Coffee. But first, they had to conquer a 30 minute non-stop #Blitz of epic (or maybe just embarrassing) proportion. Conditions: Perfect 45 degrees and clear. The Thang: Mosey lap around parking lot, and stopping in front of the …
Scramble pays homage to Clemson (Avenue).
10 PAX dominated the Monday morning Fartsack. Here’s what happened. Conditions: 51 and misty. The Thang: Head up Forest Dr. to Falcon Rd. Run down Falcon Rd. Left on Beltline then right on W. Buchanan. Hang a left onto Belmont. Crush Belmont Hill and run down to Trenholm. Left on Trenholm to C-L-E-M-S-O-N. Run up …
I’ll have the Sampler Platter please. F3 Columbia celebrates 6 years!
On October 20, 2012, F3 Capitol City was launched with 13 FNGs led by Crotch Rocket and Senior Chips. This morning 38 men, including 1 FNG, entered the Gloom, at the original location, to celebrate 6 years of the #COLAM explosion. Conditions: 65 Degrees Perfect The Thang: Billy Bob Q Circle up on the practice …
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Field of Dreams?
Maybe Field of Nightmares is more appropriate. As of this writing, YHC is still sore from this most recent unpleasantness! Here’s what went down… Conditions: Football Weather! The Thang Splinter up first with a Tabata from hell Mosey to the football field and get a lap. 5 Tabata Rounds of Merkins then sprint to the …
Michelle’s 5K
11 PAX posted in the Gloom this morning. We ran for fun, better health, fellowship and to support a brother in need. Here’s how it went: Conditions: Still mid 70’s. Still feels like a hot wet blanket is wrapped around your head. The Thang: Leave Trenholm Plaza and head up Trenholm Rd. Left on Forest …
First Friday Football Ramble
The eve of Saturday college football was upon us so to celebrate, YHC got creative and came up with a fun, fast route. 18 PAX posted, most in their school colors, and dominated the “F stands for football” (or whatever else you want it to be) course! Here’s how it went: Conditions: 75, clear and …
The first Swamp Fox/Hammer Blitzvergence!
On a dark and Gloomy morning, 23 men converged upon an asphalt parking lot unsure of what was to come. There was talk of a short workout and coffee. Yes, the coffeeteria, a virtual unknown experience for most boot campers in F3 Columbia these days. The stories about coffeteria from the runners were legendary, encapsulating …
2018 F3 Columbia Leadership Transition
45 PAX Converged at The Brickpile on Saturday morning to take part in F3 Columbia’s peaceful transition of power. Conditions: 70ish and very damp (probably due to the Dreher High School irrigation sprinklers). Disclaimer The Thang: McLovin Short mosey to lower field SSH x 20 (IC) Imperial Walker x 15 (IC) Squat x 15 (IC) …
The inagural #EggsUpScramble
Conditions: Swampy with a slight breeze. The Thang: Meet at the new Forest Dr. Eggs Up Grill. Right on Forest, left on Clemson, Right on Converse, Right on E. Buchanan, Right on Beltline, Right on Falcon Rd, Right on Forest. 3.2 miles COT/BOM: Prayer by YHC Announcements: F3 Columbia Leadership Change Convergence is tomorrow at …
Veto… Latin for “I forbid”
The last Tues/Thurs of the month means it’s a Dealer’s Choice session at Hammer. 12 PAX posted, some with intentions of inflicting pain beyond realistic levels of execution. Hammer PAX are highly motivated and enjoy “one-upping” each other with called exercises, but sometimes things can get ridiculous requiring YHC to use the power of the …
The Beast
11 Men entered the Hammer Gloom this morning, ready to be challenged, ready to get better. The rain held off, but the PAX still ended up soaked. This is what happened… Conditions: 69 degrees and humid. The Thang: 20 Burpee warmup. Fast Mosey to Trenholm Park field via Bethel Church Rd.. Low plank while waiting on …
Always be ready
YHC had just turned onto Satchel Ford Rd. when my phone pinged. RA couldn’t make his Q. Some low life scum had hacked his bank account and wiped it out. RA needed to get on the phone and deal with it. Damn. YHC knew the PAX were going to post in numbers for RA. #Hammer …
Heartbreak leads to Love
YHC awoke this morning in pain, good pain. The kind of pain you feel after a week of being pushed to your limit by your brothers and capped off with a beatdown that only Battle can deliver. This is what happened. Conditions: 47 degrees and clear. The Thang: YHC up first. Leave Flora parking lot on …
The hills are alive with the sound of… #mumblechatter.
12 PAX won the first battle of the day, entered the Gloom, and got it done this morning. Here are the details… Conditions: 42 degrees and clear, however the PAX warmed up quickly. The Thang: Mosey to IIla. Run the length of IIla towards Satchelford Rd. stopping at every driveway to do 4 merkins – …
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Goosefire cooks the Hammer PAX
17 PAX entered the Gloom wondering what Goosefire had planned for us. We knew it would be good and he didn’t disappoint. We were joined by Goose’s merry band from the #Cross. It was great having them all out! Conditions: 54 degrees, clear. Thangs (Not in order just a lot Fun) Less than 45 minutes …
Thunderstruck
7 PAX claimed their first victory of the day by beating back the warmth of the fartsack and sounds of thunder storms. They dominated the Gloom with a Thunder of their own. They didn’t use excuses of “Tapering” or weather. They simply GOT. IT. DONE. Conditions: Soggy ground, dry skies …
A Challenge…
The end of the month at Hammer always means it’s time for a Dealer’s Choice. YHC challenged the PAX to give us their best. 10 dominated the fartsack and did not disappoint! Conditions: A refreshing 45 degrees and clear. The Thang: Billy Bob: Burpee Ladder 10 reps down to 5. (The tone was set) RA: …
Hammer, The Best is Standard.
The PAX at Hammer have made a commitment to Get Better in 2018. To set a standard for measuring progress, YHC called for the PAX to complete the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). 13 entered the Gloom this morning and got it done. Conditions: A Balmy 56 degrees. Tha Thang: Partner up to complete 1st …
Blocks + Ruck = lots of pain (for YHC)
YHC put out the call to all HIMs looking to warm up fast during this week of subfreezing temps. As YHC is one of 2 Hammer PAX (RA) participating in GrowRuck 07 in a few weeks, a ruck friendly workout was in store for those brave enough to venture into the frozen tundra. Only 4 …
The celebration continues…
Hammer continued celebrating it’s #Cannonball Run victory with a visit from the Nantan. McLovin requested the presence of the championship trophy, but team captain, Misfire, thought it might be an effort to repossess the hardware and left it secured in his closet, where he admires it while he dresses. Conditions: Clear and a crisp 43 …
No Excuses, Just Work = Dominate Life
YHC was honored to answer the call from McLovin to step in for him while he was DR at RAGNAR. An added bonus was Qing the full 60 minutes. Splinter was the only one present who had experienced a Billy Bob workout so the rest of the PAX were introduced to the power of the …
Who said anything about freezing cold rain?
YHC finally got my VQ and was fired up to unleash a beatdown on the 12-15 PAX that usually post at Hammer. Unfortunately, the threat of cold and rain appeared to keep most of the PAX in their fartsacks. However, 6 HIMs posted and got smoked by a knuckle heavy workout. Conditions: 39 and damp …