F3Columbia Convergence 4-6-19 (PREBLAST)
F3 Columbia will be hosting a Convergence at the BLATT. The BLATT is home to the only afternoon AO in the Columbia Region, #SMACKDOWN and one of the first college campus AO’s in F3 history.
F3 Columbia will be hosting a Convergence at the BLATT. The BLATT is home to the only afternoon AO in the Columbia Region, #SMACKDOWN and one of the first college campus AO’s in F3 history.
YHC and Biggie Smalls agreed to have a home and home with Spur and BATTLE this summer. First meeting would be at Battle and then we’d reciprocate in a few weeks. 12 PAX posted for what was sure to be an epic showdown. This is BATTLE, so no more words, get to work. Conditions: Hot …
This morning was the 4 version of our new normal. Since we can’t congregate in parking lots, schools, parks, or wherever we have come accustomed to posting, we now have the ability to post virtually. Some of my favorite people in the world led these workouts last week and Tuesday so it was an honor …
In the alley, at home, wherever….get the work done together!Read More »
The rain had all but stopped and 8 PAX posted for a snotwoggling event…BATTLE! This week featured YHC and Hustler on the Q sheet. YHC was going to take the 1st 30 minutes. Two ideas came to mind but the one that intrigued me the most, I couldn’t put it together to work the way …
15 PAX posted to see what Pop Tart and Strudel had to offer. However, YHC switched with the famous duo because they picked me up for a future Q. Certainly happy to fill in for these two. Strudel began with the disclaimer and then turned it over to YHC. A little confusion but all shook …
5 PAX posted to see if McNugget would call his signature move of Tunnel of Love. Neither one of us discussed our plans and it was almost a rinse and repeat. Since YHC was going first and McNugget did give me an idea, adjustments were made a little. Here’s the THANG! Run to the front …
YHC was honored to lead the PAX of #HAMMER today. 18 posted for a little HAMMER Block work. YHC had heard about these blocks being overly heavy from all the Iron PAX Challenge block work, so why not find out for myself. Conditions: Perfect Disclaimer…..and we’re off. Head out on a mosey down Briarfield all …
7 years ago, Dredd and Crotch Rocket decided to plant, serve and grow a workout group for the invigoration of male community leadership in Cola. Thank God they did! F3 has developed into arguably one of the finest fraternities in the country and we’re thankful to be a part of it. Men all over need …
Plant, Serve, and Grow…7 years later. It’s working!Read More »
6 PAX posted for the BATTLE version of #IronPAXChallenge. Venti needed a call to the bullpen and with this being a Holiday weekend, talent was limited. Thankfully Okra had a plan and YHC came in from the bullpen. This was awful! Conditions: Doesn’t matter but 70 and sunny. Okra runs the first portion: Mosey to …
YHC got a redo for completely missing his Q last month at #SwampFox so a little pain wasn’t going to stop this train. 12 PAX posted to see what was in store and so did I. Here’s the THANG! Conditions: Moist Disclaimer and Count off. Leave the parking lot and down Coker Ave. Circle up …
If the pain is too great in the arm…must be leg day.Read More »
11 PAX posted for a humid mid week run. Our fearless leader, Quickbooks (who apparently was ridiculed by his fellow professors for having a mullet) developed a plan for us to train for 13 weeks leading up to the Cheech 10K in Lexington. November 16th, 2019 is the race and will feature a 5K, 10K, …
This is F3 Columbia #BATTLE. There are no easy workouts. There isn’t a Q that will let off the gas. This is here to push you and your brother. Huster and YHC posted ready to deliver! Here’s the THANG! Conditions: Perfect as always YHC lead off by departing out of the the parting lot and …
9 PAX came hopping in after an Easter celebration weekend. YHC had to work off some indulgence from the day before. We put in a little over 2 miles total and a great deal of arm work. Here’s the THANG! Conditions: 50 and mild. (seemed cooler than that) Mosey to the side parking lot and …
6 PAX posted on this Easter Eve morning to make sure the extra peeps that were consumed would be worked off. Okra texted YHC the night before that he had a cracked finger but he’d muscle through it. And he did! Here’s the THANG! Conditions: 47 and breezy but clear. YHC to begin with a …
4 PAX posted this morning to a gloomy #BATTLE. YHC was on the original schedule but with the P200 looming in less than 14 days, our team was doing a team run. YHC picked a very worthy candidate to fill in but he forgot he was going to see a wonderful lady named Anesthesia the …
10 PAX posted at Swamp Fox this morning for a guest Q by YHC. It’s always fun to visit different AO’s, this one especially. Great area to do lots and lots of painful things to push the rock. Here’s the THANG! Run to the entrance of the Swamp Fox on Clemson Ave. As we are …
DIAMOND is a shape you should know! Thanks DETOUR!Read More »
7 PAX posted to the #BRICKPILE this morning for YHC’s return. It’s P200 training time so Monday’s are for running but when these gentlemen call, you have to go home. Here’s the THANG! Conditions: 43 and stars in the sky. Mosey back to the back parking lot and circle up. All exercises IC. 20 SSH …
Up until about 0658, it was 2 of us. Eldrick and YHC for Dealer’s Choice by ourselves. I don’t like the outcome. Get 911 on standby. Thankfully or not, however you look at it, 5 more showed up with a minute to spare. It’s BATTLE and it’s Dealer’s Choice, let’s get it on! Conditions: 58 …
BATTLE Dealer’s Choice usually turns out bad and this was no different.Read More »
6 PAX posted this soggy and chilly morning ready for more prep for the P200 that is looming just a little over a month away. YHC showed up with a plan to run some hills but not just any old regular hills…Laurens, Barnwell, Henderson, and Pickens. Twice! Here’s the THANG! Conditions: Misty and 35. The …
In the thick of P200 training. Mondya HILLS it is!Read More »
YHC hadn’t Qed at #THUNDER in some time and was really looking forward to it. 14 PAX pushed through the extreme cold (for us in SC it was extreme). Here’s the THANG! Conditions: 22 and cold (but not for long) Disclaimer and make sure all know to wear reflective gear. Depart the parking lot and …
12 PAX posted for the first HAMMER workout of 2019. YHC always enjoys visiting HAMMER because these guys give max effort every time. You better be prepared for a little ridicule as well. Here’s the thang! Conditions: 58 and moist! Mosey to the drop off line for a little warm up. All exercises IC. 19 …
Goals have been set to accomplish more in 2019. Our growth as men and as community leaders must develop each and every day. F3 has taught us that our bodies and minds can be pushed past limits we never realized. 33 Men kicked the fartsack in the teeth this morning to start a new year …
9 Pax posted at AC Flora’s parking lot to see what Rhonda and YHC had planned. Rhonda said he was headed to the football field and figured to be some cardio. He also loves to wear out the chest muscles so YHC was game for anything. Nice clear skies after sooooo much rain. Here’s the …
Lots of trash talking occurred prior to the inaugural #BATTLE Garent vs. Orange challenge. At F3 events, score isn’t kept and we’re here to encourage and push one another. Except this week and it’s BATTLE, everything gets thrown out the window. Chaser and YHC had teams and everyone was encouraged to wear their Garnet or …
18-19 Pax posted to get a little work in before the complete and utter domination of caloric intake that is about to take place called Thanksgiving. Some of them actually posted to the 0600 workout with Polo and Subprime then stayed for the Double Down. Conditions: 43 and perfectly sunny Mosey to the parking lot …
The leaves are changing and cool weather has set in. That means it’s time for Thanksgiving and the annual Turkey Day festivities. This year will bring a little bit of a twist so pay attention. DATE 22 NOV (Thursday) 22 NOV (Thursday) TIME 0600 – 0700 0700 – 0800 PLACE Brickpile (Dreher HS) Brickpile …
Fridays at #RAMBLE are historically FAST, FLAT and FOUR Milesish. Since moving Fridays to Starbucks in 5 Points, that’s virtually impossible to get FLAT. So YHC tried his best to limit the number of hills, all be it a major one. 14 Posted to find out. Conditions: 55 and drizzling rain Leave Starbucks and head …
5 posted at Brickpile to begin the week strong. Circuits galore. Here’s the THANG! Conditions: 48 degrees and perfect Fall morning for a workout! Mosey back to the back parking lot and circle up. 20 SSH (IC) 10 Mercans (IC) 15 LBC’s (IC) 20 Squats (IC) Grab a block and circle up. This is the …
YHC’s past visits to LEGION were a bit dark. It was apparent they’re getting some upgrades to the AO. All new playground and shelter are under construction. New toys for the boys in the future. Hope they get some input. 4 PAX posted for what seemed to be an average workout at Legion. Nothing easy …
11 PAX refused to let the fartsack win this morning. Billy Bob posted with a case of the red ass from YHC dropping an Epstein’s Mother on him during the 6th anniversary convergence. YHC felt completely comfortable that BB was capable of handling this mission without oversight. Just giving him a few more leadership opportunities. …
October 2012 was the beginning of it all in Columbia. There wasn’t a #BRICKPILE or shovel flag or many men downtown that even had a clue what F3 was or better yet, what it could mean in our lives. It has helped many Sad Clowns (YHC being one of them) get off the couch and …
14 PAX posted this morning for a solid block work circuit thingy! F3 Nation is trying to wrap our heads around the fact that we lost one of our own way too early. Darth Visor was a man that YHC didn’t know except to say he’s a brother. Today we wore orange in honor of …
Both of the originally scheduled Q’s were unable to make their Q, so it was on Dealer’s Choice style. This usually doesn’t end well and it held true Saturday. Quit complaining and get to work. 7 PAX posted and they aren’t your everyday run of the mill PAX. These are BATTLE vets that don’t know …
45 PAX posted for the Labor Day Convergence at #THUNDER. Clown Cars were everywhere, even had some of our boys from #SAWMILL make the trip. Glad to have them. This was a special type of convergence because we had a little something for everyone. TEDDY ran the Kettle Bell workout, NAILS lead a run group, …
A touchdown and converted extra point worth of PAX posted this morning to see what was in store. Fully rested from the weekend due to oversleeping YHC’s normal #BATTLE Saturday workout, it was time to get it on. Younger crowd this morning because a few regulars weren’t available. Here is the THANG! Conditions: 73 and …
13 PAX posted to Hammer for a little fun. YHC traded off Q responsibilities with McNugget at BATTLE so it was appropriate we bring a little heat to the boys at HAMMER. Mainly because they expect it and can handle it. Conditions: 74 and muggy! Head to the block pile and 1/2 of the PAX …
YHC and McLovin for a long time were connected at the hip when it comes to Co-Qing at BATTLE but that hadn’t happened in a while so this was special for YHC to get the band back together again. McLovin texted the day before to see if we could get 4 miles in and the …
Special moment this morning because several of us have been encouraging a long time F3er to get back out with us. We finally got him to post again. Snot Rocket posted at #THUNDER for the first time in almost 3 years. He got out the car and asked about the awning for the walkway at …
190+ PAX, including 1 FNG (Night Ranger dude had some serious locks), converged at #Brickpile. PAX from Columbia, Lexington, and Lake Murray (and remotely) regions posted to remember our fallen brother ZOOT and honor his father (GUMP) and mother (Seam Ripper). Shovel Flags lined the entrance to #Brickpile to show the power of F3 Nation! …
YHC has posted to #SwampFox a couple of times but never Qed at this location. Thanks Venti for giving me the opportunity. 7 PAX showed up for Lord only knows what. Plans were still developing through the morning as YHC drove up. Rutland, Citadel park, Bricks, oh my. What is a young man to do? …
Figuring that a lot of PAX would be MIA or DR this week due to the 4th, Dealer’s Choice at #BATTLE felt like the right thing to do. Back on home soil feels good. 5 PAX posted and made it challenging for one another. Here’s the Thang! Conditions: 72 slight breeze and low humidity. Are …
18 PAX posted for the final two workouts for the #CRAZYTRAIN. Only 6 PAX remained and #BATTLE was meant to push these men just a little farther. YHC and Splinter were on Q and had a plan that would test each and everyone. Warning, don’t try this at home kids. Here’s the thing! Conditions: 74 …
5 PAX posted to BRICKPILE for an arm infused beat down. After last week’s #CRAZYTRAIN, YHC was still sore and not ready to do any leg work. Here’s the THANG! Conditions: 78 degree and very humid! Mosey and circle up on the practice field. SSH IC 20 Merkins IC 10 Mosey to the Brickpile and …
16 PAX, including an FNG, rolled out the sack for AMBLE and 3 Ruckers to find out what YHC had planned. Since Technology is a fad, YHC didn’t post a pre-route so nobody had any clue what they were getting into. Thank goodness YHC checked the Twitter prior to posting to see that Woody called …
14 PAX posted to see if YHC actually had a plan for destroying our mind body and spirit this morning. Full disclosure, sort of. The problem begins when you have such a strong group like the PAX from #HAMMER, it takes a lot of work. This workout covered over 2 miles and lots of pain …
7 PAX posted to #BATTLE aware that Dodgeball wasn’t going to be able to post which was a disappointment. That guy lays it down like no other and gives you plenty of reason to keep working harder. At that point YHC communicated with Splinter to see if he wanted 1st or 2nd? He wanted 2nd …
YHC knew immediately “Upper Body” was my responsibilityRead More »
8 PAX posted this early Monday morning to put the final touches on P200 training or just preparing for the upcoming challenges they will face. YHC was glad to have this time with these guys because some in attendance are participating on our over 40 P200 team! Proud of their commitment. Here’s the THANG! Conditions: …
YHC was tasked with the Q at #THUNDER on Jan. 2. Alarm issues hampered posting at 0530. However, late arrivals sometimes give you a chance to try something that you may have in mind for next time. Spot, Beads and Oscar were working out OYO without YHC being present that day and 2 of those …
It’s been a while since YHC attended his usual Monday morning boot camp at #Brickpile. This time of year Monday’s are dedicated to training for the P200. April allows YHC to get back to this special group of guys. This morning was a little cooler than it has been and kept a few in the …
YHC posted at RAMBLE this morning with an idea of some hills and some sprints. The idea was for the group to try and stay together but that’s not happening when you have people like Stache, Borat, and Welcome Week leading the charge. Conditions: 63 and a slight drizzle. Leave SPC crossing Devine on Woodrow …
7 PAX posted at #BATTLE Saturday knowing it would be a physical and mental test. Spring has sprung in the Midlands so no excuses as to weather for fartsacking. No more Chit Chat. Here’s the Thang! Conditions: 57 and overcast. Perfect YHC lead off because I knew Rosinbagger was going to put it down and …
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. …
Henderson. Again and Again and Again…You get the picture.Read More »
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 …
10 PAX posted for HILL work at RAMBLE. YHC planned on running the entire length of Saluda’s split street 5 times up and 5 times down for a total of 10 times. However it measured .62 miles one way and figuring that was a bit much, how could we cut that in 1/2? Blossom up …
12 Men posted to #HAMMER for a quest Q from across town. YHC pulled up right at 0530. Since this was the 3rd bootcamp workout Q in 4 days, not much changed as far as the routine. Here’s the THANG! Conditions: 54 and clear skies. Run and hang a left on Briarfield Road, Left on …
#HAMMER gets guest Q and he was almost late! Rinse and RepeatRead More »
6 Men posted to #BRICKPILE for and good Monday start to the week. Not expecting YHC to show up with a plan, no one knows what could be in store. However since YHC had to Q #BATTLE Saturday, and #HAMMER tomorrow, why not do the same concept with some variety. Conditions: 52 and clear skies. …
10 Men posted at #BATTLE for some work. Work they got! Conditions: Overcast and 55. Perfect YHC began by running to the brickpile and each PAX was to grab 2 pavers and set them off to the side. We’ll get to them soon enough. Run to the Circle of Death for a little warm up. …
4 Pax posted to #Battle not knowing what could possibly be in store. Dealer’s Choice usually gets out of hand at #BATTLE because these dudes are competitive and don’t know when to stop. Conditions: 68 and a whole lot less humid! Run to the Circle of Death. Cesspool: 15 Merkins IC Garnish: 20 Squats IC …
15 PAX posted for YHC’s Q that included the DEVO as well. This was a plan that included logging some ground and boot camp for those “non-runners”. Here’s the THANG Conditions: Perfect with a little chill in the air and 55. Right out of the parking lot onto King. Right on Wheat. Right onto Woodrow. …
YHC has the pain and the PULPIT this morning at #THUNDERRead More »
10 PAX posted for some work to get better. Why? Because YHC promised it in a Tweet. Therefore it has to happen. Here’s the Thang! Conditions: HHUUUUUUUMMMMMMMIIIIIIIDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!! and 72 Leave SPC on Devine street heading toward 5 points. Run through 5 points and Right on Blossom and a slip onto Devine behind the USC Tennis …
What do we want? Henderson St. Repeats! YEAH!!!!!!!Read More »
YHC texted Cornstache Friday to see if he needed assistance with the Q at #BATTLE and he responded with, “you want to co-Q”. Why not, sounds like a good time. Stache said he had legs planned so YHC had upper body. Muster at Staches compound around 0640 and mosey to the Battle Field. YHC gave …
YHC never had the opportunity to Q an AMBLE workout until today and this was a chance to see how we could test this group. Not an easy task. 10 PAX posted to take the Monday morning challenge. Here’s the THANG! Conditions: 70 and HUMID!!!!! Mosey away from Brickpile toward Adger and turn left. Warming …
8 Pax posted this morning at SPC for a bit of a different route for Wednesday #RAMBLE. Go Long, Go Medium, Go Short…your choice! By short, YHC didn’t expect anyone to ease up. The route was 8 miles, but you had the choice of cutting it at any point. Here’s the THANG! conditions: 78 and …
YHC needed to leave F3Columbia by 0600 to make a meeting in Richmond, Va by noon. Work needed to be done and 6 PAX needed to be led so an unconventional “running” workout was planned. The THANG! Conditions: 63 degree and cloudy run to the corner of Woodrow and Wheat where directions were passed out. …
14 PAX posted at Thunder on a somewhat cool morning but humid for who knows what. YHC had the Q yesterday at Brickpile and now another bootcamp the next day. Nothing more to do than to get to work. YHC had two buddies post that normally attend Score so the challenge was to ability to …
Maintaining elevated heart rate with very little running…who’s with me?Read More »
YHC is always a little giddy when The Masters week arrives and therefor a Masters themed Monday run was in order. Since we’re done with the P200, training must begin for the BRR. Where of where can you find a good hill that doesn’t seem to end and include some distance? Something that would test …
5 Pax posted for some cool weather and ways to get faster. YHC had a few ideas to work with but decided to mix two together and make a new one. Here’s the THANG! conditions: 35 and clear Hill Work: Take a right out of the SPC parking lot on Woodrow ST. R on Blossom. …
As dawn broke, the exhaust trails from planes were glowing PINK. No Pink Planes but was this a sign? 6 PAX posted knowing one thing, YHC was in charge of 1/2 BATTLE. Who would be filling in for the illustrious Adrian was still a mystery. No need to wait any longer. Splinter out the blocks …
9 Pax posted in the gloom at OFT to put in some prep work for #P200. Slinter, being a track star and now former coach, dropped some knowledge to YHC and gave us some work to do. We all know he is good at that sort of stuff. Upon arrival some ROTC cats come filing …
Twas two nights before the Jolly Old Elf was to arrive. YHC tossed and turned about how to get Rample Pax to thrive. Then what to my wondering mind should appear, But many hills, distance, and Bundy running like a deer. On Bundy, On Gump, On Turtle as they flew, Hopefully Santa brings shoes that …
8 PAX post for an almost 6 mile jaunt through some of the hardest hit area of the flood just about 6 weeks prior. Subprime tweeted about remembering what we have to be thankful for and YHC took the opportunity to remind the PAX in attendance what had happened to families and friends right at …
18 Pax arrived at 0530 for a frigid workout. YHC taunted via The Twitter #Hammer faithfuls and none ventured over #Brickpile to pick up what we set down at #Thunder. Plans of how to push these men appeared in a dream that wind sprints of 56 yards would be sufficient and lots of them. 28 …
11 PAX posted for a Halloween version of #Battle. Splinter requested cinder blocks for his portion. He rolled up and still a little miffed from last nights close loss. This generally means not good things for the PAX and he held serve this morning as usual. Additionally, all in attendance were warned about stepping up …
Conditions: Miserable Mist, Humid, 73, and not a hint of a breeze. Just we like the GLOOM! 6 Strong PAX post for a speed work out around #THUNDER. Mosey for warm up down Woodrow and take a right on Duncan. Continue and take a right on King. Right on Wheat. Pause for directions. The lap …
Not sure where the regulars were this morning. Apparently Moon River had too many Ice Cold Budweiser’s at Harry Carry’s this weekend. Roscoe was in some exotic island I’m sure. First Choice has a big deal going down. Logo was still sore from last Monday obviously. Linoleum hasn’t posted since 2013 but was expected after …
YHC was jealous not being with the other PAX trudging through the BRR all night long and therefore decided to use the hills that were given and go to work. As we know anything can happen especially if there’s not a complete plan adhered to. Let’s see what really happened out there. Conditions: 75 degrees …
Labor Day Holiday workout is expected to be lightly attended due to PAX getting that last beach trip in before the end of summer. However with YHC posted to lead a group of hard charging #Brickpilers, he found none. The only hard chargers there were #SCORE. These guys are dedicated. Since 6 PAX posted, it’s …
Conditions: 51 degree. 85% Humidity. 11 PAX and 1FNG arrived at #Thunder to survive through the darkness. Field General, Subprime, is injured early and can’t continue but he endures the remaining 44 minutes doing 200 merkins, 200 C-LBC’s, 100 dips, 30 flutters, 30 Russian Twist, and 30 big boy sit-ups on one leg until everyone returned. A …