In honor of Star Wars Day (May the 4th), I put together a special Star Wars-themed Q. I’ve done several of these over the years, usually when a new movie is about to be released. Since I won’t be living in Lexington when EPISODE IX comes out, I saw this as my last/best chance to …
We ran an out and back to the dam.
YHC was looking forward to a Saturday morning Q with the PAX of The Hollow. These guys are always up for a good challenge, and because the day that I finally move away from Lexington and will no longer be able to post here is drawing closer, I wanted to put at least one more …
YHC was looking forward to a Saturday morning Q with the PAX of Shawshank (and the other allegedly-converging PAX from The Hollow and C.A.T.). These guys are always up for a good challenge, and because the day that I finally move away from Lexington and will no longer be able to post here is drawing …
Just when I thought I had conducted my final mid-week Q in Lexington, an invite from Quisenberry to hold the reins for the Kamikaze one last time and “modify it as I see fit” proved to good to pass up. Rather than subject the PAX to the BURPEE version from last time, I decided to …
With the recent news that i’ll be moving to Charleston soon behind me, I’ve decided to take advantage of my time left in Lexington by spending as much time as possible with my F3 brothers. Saturday morning’s workout at Turning Point was a fantastic morning for YHC, one that I had been looking forward to …
I enjoy traveling around to different AOs to Q, especially Graveyard. Bulldog and the PAX there have a great thing going and always make me feel welcome. We missed the AOQ who was out of town as well as the Graveyard’s designated counter Spackle who was on his honeymoon in the distant an exotic land …
The Gladiator AMRAP world tour was scheduled to hit Shawshank on the same day as hurricane Michael. While many mortal men would’ve been scared away by the wind and rain (including YHC if he had not been scheduled to Q), 13 crazy weirdos (and one Q) braved the elements and took on the modified Gladiator. …
The Gladiator AMRAP world tour came to Turning Point, and the PAX in attendance were ready and willing to tackle the challenge (for the most part). As always, the mumble chatter was flowing which only serves to make the workout more entertaining and time go faster. Before I knew it, we were ready to head …
The cooler temps and a visit to the Hollow were just what YHC needed to get excited about being back out in the gloom after a handful of days away. I was also looking forward to merging two of my favorite AMRAPS as I brought the exercises of The Gladiator to the location of The …
Turning Point has always been my F3 home, so it’s always great to be back there. It was good to see many familiar faces and hear some familiar voices attempt to mumblechatter me off my game. The only thing that truly threw me off was the spotty cell reception that briefly interrupted part of my …
As always, I was excited to be back with the boys at The Arena. These guys are always hard-working and encouraging (even Quest sometimes). BIG T-claps to Long Haul and Recall out there even though their bodies were sore following the BRR this past weekend. Kotters to Notebook for getting back out following a frustrating …
After breaking out the deck of cards for my Q at The Arena on Tuesday, I decided to bring the fun and games to The Snake Pit today. The five PAX who gathered did know what they were in for, but after a brief disclaimer, they really brought it. Great work was done by all! …
Last month I broke out the deck of cards for a Q at The Arena. It was a success, but only 4 PAX got to enjoy it. With a bigger crowd expected, I decided to bring out the cards once again. Eleven PAX gathered, and after a brief disclaimer we were off. Here are the …
It’s always great to be back at Turning Point. All three Fs are strong here, and it just feels like home. Due to my wife and kids leaving at 6:00 this morning for a 10-day vacation to Wisconsin while I had to stay back in SC by myself, I had to leave a bit early. …
After a disastrous previous appearance as Q at C.A.T. I decided to get my name back on the Q sheet ASA and P. After just returning from a 10-day mission trip to Canada, during which I had missed my F3 brothers greatly, I was motivated to bring the pain and knew my trust tabata-tunes workout …
After leading a few AOs recently with this same workout, I was eager to bring the tabata-tunes to the hard-working PAX of Detention. These guys are always up fro whatever craziness I have planned, and today was no different. Another part I was looking forward to was being reunited with Tardy and Hot-4-Teacher. Both have …
I was excited to bring my tabata-tunes workout to the hard-working PAX of Shawshank. Based on their reactions as we progressed through the workout, everybody got better this morning. Here are the details… WEATHER 71 MOSEY to shelter for COP. COP SSH X 15 IC LBAC (front & back) X 10 IC TTT X 15 …
ROUTE Classic double out-and back: Run toward 378 for 11 minutes. Run back. Keep going toward dam for 11 minutes. Run back ANNOUNCEMENTS * Runvergence 5:30 Wednesday at Dreher High School, 5:00 3rd F opportunity * Sweet Baby O – first Saturday in August * Stomp the Swamp – last Saturday in August * John …
It seems like yesterday that I posted for my very first F3 workout. In reality, it was June 2015. I was EH’d by Thumbs Up to join him at Crypt, but I ended up at Graveyard by mistake (or was it fate). This place has meant a lot to me over the years, and it …
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It was a great morning at the Crypt, and I was excited to be back to Q. I’ll be celebrating my 3-year F3 anniversary on Thursday at Graveyard but made a point to get to Crypt this week since my very first F3 post was SUPPOSED to be at Crypt (a misunderstanding of Thumbs Up’s …
A small crew for Turning Point standards (even for a Saturday) gathered for a few laps around the track that featured assorted craziness and stupidity. It’s always great to be out there with these guys. While several TP regulars were down range, those in attendance provided plenty of hard work and conversation to help pass …
Today was already going to be a big day for me. It was my return to the Q after a three-week absence while I’ve been nursing a fractured rib. While I’m not 100% yet, I was motivated to make it back to Q by this date. You see, for each of the last three Star …
WEATHER: mid 60s THE DEAL: Day nine of the 2018 Gauntlet featured 56 PAX. After quite a bit of “confidence” expressed on Twitter about the challenge that this course presented, it was unclear how many PAX would dare to show up. Several converging AOs (The Hollow, The Arena, Ambush and C.A.T.) helped the numbers considerably …
WEATHER: low 60s THE DEAL: Day eight of the 2018 Gauntlet featured 35 PAX. While some were scared away by the “long” drive or unable to make it for time reasons, the home AO brought the numbers and kept our total respectable. Many PAX (including YHC) had never take on the Smoker before. After experiencing …
WEATHER: mid 60s and wet (on the ground but thankfully not in the sky) THE DEAL: Day seven of the 2018 Gauntlet featured 38 PAX. Early morning thunderstorms threatened to cause us to cancel, but thankfully they blew through pretty quickly leaving us little more than some wet pavement to remember them by. The resulting …
WEATHER: high 50s with light rain (on and off) THE DEAL: Day six of the 2018 Gauntlet featured 36 PAX. With week one (the Viper, the Kamikaze, the Tomcat, the Slammer and the Reaper) behind us and only 5 more days to go, the PAX showed up looking rested and ready to punish themselves once …
WEATHER: high 40s THE DEAL: Day five of the 2018 Gauntlet featured 52 PAX. With the Viper, the Kamikaze, the Tomcat and the Slammer behind us and only 45 minutes of torture left until we end the first of two grueling weeks, there was almost a hint of excitement in the air. That was until, …
WEATHER: mid 60s THE DEAL: Day four of the 2018 Gauntlet featured 31 PAX. Having just passed the halfway to the halfway point after conquering the Viper, the Kamikaze and the Tomcat, everybody seemed re-energized and ready for the Slammer. Shawshanks’s AOQ, Cheers, explained the details, and we were off. Here’s what went down… THE …
WEATHER: 61 THE DEAL: Day three of the 2018 Gauntlet featured 46 PAX. Spirits were high and so was the temperature (relative to the first two days). With plenty of hard-earned earned soreness following the Viper and the Kamikaze, everybody showed up determined to defeat the mighty Tomcat. The course’s creator, Peachy, posted and surely …
WEATHER: 38 and (thankfully) no wind THE DEAL: Day two of the 2018 Gauntlet featured 41 (mostly returning) PAX who were definitely feeling the repercussions of the previous day’s visit to the Viper. This morning’s challenge was no walk in the park. Many made their first (but hopefully not last) visit to the Kamikaze. We …
WEATHER: High 40s and WINDY THE DEAL: Day one of the 2018 Gauntlet started strong with 45 PAX willing to brave the blustery conditions and tackle the many sets of steps, Hand-Release Merkins, American Hammers and Flutter Kicks. The morning started at the bottom of the Big Boy steps with an explanation of the “course” …
There’s always a good turnout of hard-working PAX at The Hollow, and this was no exception. After my presence at The Hollow was announced via another cheesehead-related GIF, I decided to put out a challenge that I would do 10 burpees for every PAX who posted (and worked out) in a cheesehead. I packed my …
This year’s Gauntlet will take F3 Lexington’s ultimate week-long CSAUP event and double it in an “Old School” vs. “New School” beatdown that’s got to be experienced to be believed. All PAX from Lexington (as well as our surrounding regions) are invited to come out and join in the “fun” as we visit 10 AOs …
After an early morning thunderstorm threatened to shut down this morning’s workout, we received the all-clear to commence with the beatdown as planned. I was excited to help Quisenberry celebrate his final bootcamp in his 30s. We all had a great time mumble chatting him up throughout the entire workout. Thankfully, he’s a good sport! …
Wednesdays around P200 time are typically well attended at Crusade. This morning was no different. As Simon Set pointed out, we had 28 PAX on the 28th (and final) day of February. That’s a STRONG finish to the month. Finishing strong was also the theme of many runs today, including my own thanks to a …
This morning was my first visit to The Stand. I was greeted by a small but ready-to-work group of PAX. After a quick recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, we kicked things off with prayer, then grabbed a few blocks for later and went for a mosey. The theme for today was something that Ranger …
This morning was another accountability Q for me. Knowing that the P200 will be here before I know it, I was faced with a conflict between my need to get serious about my running training and my strong desire to not run. right now, if I’m honest. the best way to get me out of …
The Graveyard PAX are always willing to work hard, and today was no exception. The cold weather may have impacted the overall numbers, but the men who made it out were most definitely up for the plan laid out before them. The wind threatened to make us all miserable, but it was only cold for …
It’s been WAY too long since I’ve been out to see the boys at Crypt. At one time this place was a second home to me. It never fails to provide a serious beatdown, and wanted to prove I was up to the challenge this AO demands. I only wish it would’ve been at bit …
I’m thankful to have been invited to Q at one of Lexington’s newest AOs, SURGE. I was excited to see that temps were going to be in the high 50s/low 60s which was sure to bring out some pretty decent numbers. Unfortunately, the threat of rain apparently kept some of the regulars away. At least …
On yet another chilly morning, the hearty souls who beat the fartsack and made it to Turning Point were met with a promise – we won’t be cold for long. Once we started, I think that promise was kept. It was definitely a morning for budding bromances. Between marathon talk with “ButtSeco” and the budding …
On a bitterly cold morning, four hearty souls came together to take on Lexington’s newest AMRAP monstrosity – The Gladiator. All four men stayed together and pushed one other for the entire time (except for when we were chasing Quest who has previously stated that he would be the six today because he wasn’t feeling …
I’m very glad I accepted the invitation to Q at Smokehouse. Because of its distance from my house, I’ve only been out there one time (for a Boucher-led anniversary Q). This morning was designed to be so brutal that they’d regret the day they asked me to come out for a visit. The extreme cold …
So many things were going my way this morning. First, I was able to “sleep in” because I was slated to Q at one of F3 Lexington “late” AOs. Next, the weather was FINALLY warming up a bit. The air felt absolutely perfect when I stepped out of my car at the Shank. What made …
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, …
At the beginning of the year I had made it a goal to Q at all the AOs in Lexington (not including those that would be opened during the year – those will definitely be on the schedule for 2018). While I still need to hit Ambush, I finally made it to Jumanji. After being …
Earlier this morning at an AO not too far away… Thirteen PAX once again followed the guidance of the force and found themselves at the wretched hive of scum and villainy that is Turning Point. This was a Q that I’ve been looking forward to since last year when I celebrated the release of Rogue …
I posted to my first F3 workout in June of 2015. I wanted to hate it, but I didn’t. I didn’t love it either. It was fine, but I wasn’t hooked. It mostly just showed me how out of shape I was. I didn’t like that at all! I attended my second F3 workout two …
A solid crew of men gathered at Crusade this morning, secretly hoping the Q would not send them out to the dam. He didn’t. He opted instead for a left turn “Choose Your Own Adventure” route that featured some high quality 2nd F. Weather 32 degrees, clear Disclaimer Count off – 8 wait… here comes …
THE SETUP Six hearty PAX absolutely DOMINATED the fartsack this morning and posted to Crusade in order to get some miles in and (unbeknownst to them) encourage the QIC. You see, I was actually hoping that nobody would show up and that I could just go home and get back in bed. I’m not proud …
The men of Turning Point showed up in F3 Lexington-leading numbers once again, ready for whatever YHC could deal out. I had a plan and stuck to it – for better or for worse. When all was said and done, I think we all got better. Today’s workout could’ve been a burpee beatdown for the …
When I signed up for the “Bring the Ruckus” challenge, I initially chose a different date. Due to a scheduling conflict, I switched to the 28th. Not only did this mean I would have to plan for a full hour of pain (as opposed to the mid-week 45), but I’d also be leading the workout …
It’s not really a secret that I’m a BIG fan of AMRAP courses. I love that they provide a physical and mental challenge while also serving as a monthly measuring stick. I’ve been wanting to create one for some time now and decided the time was perfect to establish something at the newly opened Arena …
I was very excited to be able to lead the men of Turning Point on this day because it gave me the opportunity to show some RESPECT a fellow F3 brother who has meant a lot to me, the one and only Granola. Over the years I’ve appreciated his mumblechatter, his work ethic, his commitment …
I always enjoy my monthly visit to Q at the Graveyard – F3 Lexington’s original AO. After feeling sympathy pains in my right clavicle following the tragic injury suffered by Aaron Rodgers at the hands of a (edited for content) Minnesota Vikings player, I decided to put the PAX’s collar bone/shoulder area to the test …
Following a YUGE launch on Tuesday, I was honored and excited to Q the first “normal” workout featuring what will hopefully become the “regulars” of this new AO. I had driven around the lot the day before to get a lay of the land and arrived early to check out the back of the school. …
Nine men made it out for the weekly running of the Viper. This test of endurance never fails to challenge those who dare to “step” up. While there was a bit of confusion about where we were supposed to meet up to start, the two groups eventually found one another at the Big Boy Steps …
This morning was a time of reflection for YHC. It marked a my 80th F3 Lexington Q over the past 2-plus years. In that time the physical, mental and spiritual progress I’ve made has been significant. I was extremely excited to share this personal milestone with my brothers at Turning Point, the AO I’ve always …
It’s always a good time leading the Shawshank PAX. Knowing that many of the Shank regulars would not be in attendance because they’d be getting their last decent sleep prior to the Blue Ridge relay, I planned for a relatively small crowd. While this workout would’ve worked out if we had more guys, the 8 …
WEATHER Cool and a little breezy ROUTE We ran to Hunter’s Ridge (1 mile) and headed back (1 more mile), kept going to Midway Elementary (another mile) and back (a fourth mile). Add in some extra distance here and there for more mileage. ANNOUNCEMENTS * BRR teams may be looking for runners (no training necessary) …
I try to get out to Graveyard for a Q at least once a month. These guys are max-effort, hard-working PAX that push me harder than I push them. I have a great deal of respect for this crew, and it’s not just because so many of them are over 50 and could easily whoop …
It’s always good to be at the Crypt. Those dudes are hard-working, mumble-chattering beasts who always force me to bring it. Because I had just led a similar workout at Turning Point, I was confident it would be challenging enough. I decided to bring my buddy JIMBO for a visit (an acronym for the series …
I’ve had the Q quite a bit in recent weeks and have been to many Lexington AOs with a variation of the same workout. This morning marked an opportunity to come up with something new and different for my brothers at Turning Point. I had so many ideas that it was difficult to settle on …
This was a Q I had been anticipating for a little while, mostly because after missing my previous three Detention beatdowns, Hot-4-Teacher was “most likely” going to be there. So was Tardy, who had also mysteriously missed my previous few visits. They’d be joined by the regular group of Detention dudes (always a hard-working crowd) …
We ran toward the dam for 22(ish) minutes. Then we turned around and came back. WEATHER HUUUUUUMID and Foggy FNG Jack Cohoon – Legal Aid attorney (Pro Bono?), scout leader w/ Merit Badge (Webelo?), 2 sons, likes to come up with things that make you think (Fake News?, Balderdash?)), glasses kept fogging up while running …
With several Hollow PAX heading to Donatello’s Q at Snake Pit as well as the Midlands Tour heading that way, I was thinking it might be a light crowd at the Hollow. Still, I knew I had a solid beatdown planned, and I knew these guys and that whoever was there would bring it. When …
On the first “cool” morning in some time, it was nice to be at the Shank with a portion of regular cast of characters. Seven of the “normal” PAX were “on assignment” helping Elmers move. That’s some serious #HIM work and something we’re all proud to be associated with. TClaps to those guys but also …