6 pax showed up at the Shed probably expecting a run-heavy workout and instead enjoyed a #Brickorama and some stargazing. Conditions: A surprisingly brisk 48 and clear COP: Grass pickers, Imperial Walkers, arm circles, claps all IC; merkins x20 OYO Mosey to The Cage and pick out some bricks. Not the light ones with the …
12 pax paid their respects to the #ConcreteBeast and to America’s fallen with 1 hour of work early on a holiday. Conditions: Mugfest The Thang: AMRAP one of the following options for 1 hour. That’s 15 extra minutes if you’re counting. Gather at the corner of Blossom and Bull Streets. Run to the top of the …
YHC’s first day at the reins was a “raging” success. Conditions: 68 and muggy. #Kotters to summer The Thang: Gather at the corner of Blossom and Bull Streets. Run to the top of the Bull Street hill stopping at Devine Street. Hang a left and enter the first of three garage stairwells. Climb to the top …
If the Woodshed pax will not go to #TheBull, #TheBull will come to Woodshed. Conditions: 50 and damp The Thang: Mosey in the general direction of #Martha, stopping periodically. COP (on the fly): Flutter kicks x20 IC (at each stop) Imperial Walkers x20 IC Squats x20 IC Squat walkers (Squawkers) x15 IC Squat jacks x15 …
9 grizzled ranch hands (some more grizzled than others) from across the Tri-Region Area put in solid work for YHC’s first time at the reins of the Bull. Conditions: 70 and damp The Thang: Like the standard Bull, with the following varrrriations: Carolina Dry Docks x13 at the top (reducing reps by 1 each lap …
…and all through YHC’s house, were scraps of paper the size of a mouse. 5 pax showed up early on a holiday morning for a Christmas-themed beatdown that was not YHC’s usual #12Days plan (those are so last week). Hope you like reading poetry. Conditions: mid-50s and finally not raining The Thang: YHC has a …
8 pax #Blitzverged and gave it all they had for 30 minutes under the tutelage of YHC. Burpees were burped, chatter was mumbled, snot was woggled, and coffee was earned. Conditions: low 70s and actually kind of nice The Thang COP: Brief #Disclaimer given and then straight into the #10X10: Burpees x10 #Repeato at the …
YHC was somewhat surprised to find himself scheduled as QIC of #IronYard this week after only a single post. Must have made a good impression the first time. Luckily, YHC got a nice shiny new kettlebell for Father’s Day so it was time to rise to the challenge. The Thang: COP Little arm circles x10 …
There may have been a rather large party going on in Shandon, but YHC was on the Q schedule and was determined to make sure #Woodshed pax who stayed home got some action. Conditions: Low 60s, pretty much perfect #Murph weather The Thang: COP SSH x20 IC Imperial walkers x20 IC while waiting for @Chewy …
11 pax and a dog posted for 5 miles of bite-sized speedwork. Balloons were popped. Everyone got faster. Conditions: 40ish and overcast The Thang: Olde Knight > Moss Springs > Arrowfield > Marthas Glen > Old Woodlands > Christie > Byron > Shelley > Veterans > Coatesdale > Coachmaker > #RockwoodLoop > Galway > Olde …
10 pax posted in sub-freezing temps for the quarterly #SpurStrike convergence. YHC had a game of Hold ’em planned, but the #Spur pax revolted and a game of Ultimate broke out. #ClusterQ Conditions: 29, frosty and clear The Thang: COP: One lap around the school Circle up on the front porch where YHC has a …
10 pax (but mostly Pondo) found all the puddles on the #Eastside on a 3.7 mile pre-coffee route. Conditions: Sloppy; upper 40s and a light sprinkle The Thang: Pelham > Garners Ferry > Old Veterans > Veterans > Planters > (unknown alley between Planters and Knollwood) > Knollwood > Rockwood > Galway > Merrill > …
YHC’s number was called early this holiday season, but no time like the present for the 4th annual 12 Days of Christmas workout at the Woodshed. This year YHC added kettlebells to ring in the season in style. Conditions: Just above freezing, crisp, clear, and Christmasy The Thang: COP SSH x30 IC Little baby arm …
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11 pax started a #CesspoolStyle 11th hour tour of Hampton Ridge courtesy of YHC. 9 survived until the end to tell the tale. Conditions: maaaaybe a little bit cooler? The Thang: SSH x20 IC until #The6 rolls in Mosey to the northwest corner of the park (#HumpDay10K finish line) COP: Merkins x10 IC Squats x15 …
Conditions: yep, still summer YHC was about to title this missive “In Defense of #DawnStrike“, but #DawnStrike needs no defense. Not from YHC, or anyone else. In fact, YHC is just sitting here in front of the TV and the iPad sipping a nice glass of rye, not even knowing why YHC started writing this. …
10 pax made it out to the Shed for a #Brickorama and some ill-considered “fun” with swings. Conditions: Swampy The Thang: COP (on the hop): SSH x30 IC (YHC gave @Silver Bullet every chance to appear at his usual 2 minutes past) Imperial squat walkers x20 IC Mountain climbers x25 IC Mosey to the #Cage. …
As summer approaches and all those school activities finally wind down (do we really need graduation ceremonies for preschool AND elementary AND middle school?), your 2.0s are going to go from 100 to 0mph faster than you can say “Get off the Xbox and go outside!” You’re going to be looking for anything to get …
Earlier in the week, @Fallout put out a call for a fill-in #DawnStrike Q. YHC was somehow scheduled to Q at 3 other AOs during the week, so what better way to wrap up the week than with a stop at the #FunnnerestAOEver*? Conditions: Low 40s, crisp The Thang: Mosey to the #Brickpile COP-on-the-hop: SSH …
14 pax celebrated YHC’s #BirthdayQWeek with Indian running, a visit to #Martha, and some dice of questionable fairness. Conditions: Mid 60s, breezy, perfect The Thang: Mosey to corner of Chambly COP Through the tunnel x10 IC Little baby arm circles x10 IC (front & back) Calf raises x10 IC SSH x20 IC (waiting for @Silver …
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Back in the early days of #Stumble, when men were men and MAF was barely a gleam in @Holy Poker’s eye, Mondays were for shredding hills. YHC decided to call a throwback route to kick off #BirthdayQWeek. Conditions: 45 and blustery The Thang: Olde Knight > Chambly > Queens Way > Old Woodlands > Garners …
4 pax could not wait for convergence time and posted early for a tabata beatdown. Conditions: Low 40s and clear but the pax got warm fast The Thang: COP Mosey to the #Brickpile, stopping for 3 sets of: SSH x20 IC Little arm circles / air press x10 IC Hand out bricks and over the …
6 #StumbleProof pax rejected the holiday #Fartsack and earned their coffee after 4.7 miles on the mean hills of East Columbia. Conditions: Mid-20s, brisk, clear The Thang: Olde Knight > Chambly > Queens Way > Old Woodlands > Garners Ferry > Pelham Indian run uphill past #UncleBob through the Woodhill parking lot to the top …
6 #StumbleProof pax met up for a 6-mile run to Shady Lane and considered rousting @Baby Ruth out of bed, but thought better of it. Conditions: Low 40s and a bit humid The Thang: Olde Knight > Chambly > Queens Way > Old Woodlands > Garners Ferry > #HamptonHill > Kilbourne > Shady Lane > …
Six days before Christmas, The Grinch came to town and delivered some pain to the Woodshed. If everyone fits into their Christmas pajamas, it will have been worth the hate. Conditions: Balmy 50s The Thang: Mosey to the circus COP Burpees x12 OYO Imperial Walkers x25 IC Merkins x12 OYO LBC x25 OYO Mosey to …
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32 pax*, including #Amble and even a couple of 2.0s, joined YHC on a recreation of the first ever #Stumble run and welcomed a new AOQ. Conditions: Someday it will be fall. Someday. But not today. The Thang: Recreate the first ever Stumble run on October 13, 2014: Olde Knight > Galway > Macon > …
8 pax went back to school and enjoyed a circuit beatdown with 3 miles of running. Conditions: Little less moist, tiny bit cooler The Thang: Mosey to Adger & Cassina COP Imperial walkers x20 IC Crunchy frog X 15 IC Mosey to Adger & Devereaux SSH x20 IC Lunge walk to Devereaux & Albion Boat/canoe …
10 #StumbleProof pax ventured across the creek into Amble territory returned with F3 Columbia’s first run AO shovel flag, and enjoyed multiple fistbumps along the way. Conditions: Moist The Thang: Olde Knight > Old Woodlands > Garners Ferry > Devine (cross Devine at Kilbourne) > DHS > Retrieve shovel flag Reverse course back to AO …
12 pax welcomed YHC back from bootcamp IR/vacation and were rewarded with a circuit beatdown and at least 1.5 miles of sprints, lunge walks, and other assorted horribles. Conditions: Swampiest day of the year that YHC can remember The Thang: COP Through the tunnel x16 IC Imperial walkers x16 IC SSH x40 IC while Silver …
Back in the fall, @Belding introduced the pax to a mile-ish route close by that could be used for speedwork. YHC decided to bring it back on a Friday to keep the pax close together and provide a measuring stick for all paces. Conditions: Bit drizzly The Thang: All pax easy mosey together to Galway …
Yesterday morning one of our own, one of our @F3Lexington brothers, was struck by a car while running with men across the river. He was taken quickly to the hospital and initially stabilized, physically, but reports indicated that his injuries were too great. By mid day the prognosis was dire. This morning we learned that …
YHC posted on the twitternets that Woodshed pax should just go to the Legion 2-year anniversary. 10 ignored the warning, so YHC took them there anyway. Conditions: Perfect, enjoy it while it lasts The Thang: Line up single file. First man in line takes @F3WoodshedFlag. Indian run to Legion (1.3 miles). Stop at 4 intersections …
YHC called his own number on the day after Easter, which also happened to be YHC's 43rd birthday. Moved by sympathy perhaps, 12 pax posted for some hills and moseying. Conditions: 60 and fair The Thang: All pax mosey together: Olde Knight > Chambly > Queens Way > Old Woodlands > Sallie Baxter > cut …
Stumble and Amble both hold semi-regular 10Ks, so it seemed right to join forces. This month’s event was hosted by the pax of Stumble, with Amble set to return the favor in April. No doubt after today’s experience they’ll come up with something extra hilly. 28 pax showed up to shred the Eastside hills, tying …
This weekend’s Cusackathon was such a hit that one of the #DawnStrike regulars decided to get some more and visit the Shed for the very first time (despite living 5 whole blocks away). YHC changed the pace a bit but Mr. Cusack still made an appearance. Conditions: Upper 50s, perfect. All you pax who don’t post in …
YHC figured the pax (mostly #BlueFalcon regulars) were expecting a run-and-cardio-heavy Q. YHC decided to mix it up, take a break from the P200 training and throw a #BlockParty. It was the perfect time for a tribute to YHC’s favorite actor and favorite shoulder exercise. Conditions: Remember that one week it was winter? The Thang: …
(Posted by Pipeline on behalf of Foxhole) 12 pax showed up in the rainy gloom to celebrate Foxhole's first time at the Stumble controls. Conditions: 50s and light rain The Thang: The Rockwood Loop: Olde Knight > Galway > Rockwood > around the loop > reverse course back to AO COT BOM Moleskine: Welcome to …
Today’s scheduled Q was incommunicado on a secret, Most Interesting mission, so YHC called a hillier route than the usual Friday coffee mosey. #Grumblechatter ensued. Conditions: 55, breezy, bit of rain that cleared up within 10 minutes The Thang: Olde Knight > Galway > Macon > Winston > Dublin > Hampton Ridge > Marthas Glen …
A couple of months ago the call went out for two of F3 Columbia’s fastest pax (Cornstache and Hot Tub) to go head-to-head and the chosen venue was the #HumpDay10K. Not to be outdone Bundy threw his hat in the ring as well. 40 minutes and change later, the record books were rewritten and the region …
*** UPDATE: Shirt order *** The 2016 BRR shirt is out! If anyone’s interested in saving a few bucks on shipping, YHC is putting together a bulk order. The order will go in next Wednesday evening, 7/13. If you want in: sound off in the comments (or DM @copyhacker on Twitter) with your shirt size, style, and other deets …
We know of 11 PAX that did not win their share of the $1.5 billion lottery, because they sprang out of bed and posted for Sprint Cup style workout. Here’s how it went down. Conditions: Clear & Cold The Thang: COP (Pipeline and Wiki alternate) SSH x20 IC LBAC x15 IC each way Russian Twists …
11 #StumbleProof faithful answered the call to test themselves against F3 Columbia’s newest fitness test, the Stumble 10K. Conditions: 30, calm, perfect race weather. #nogloomnozoom The Thang: Start: Shovel flag by parking lot entrance Olde Knight > Galway > Saye Cut > Old Woodlands > Hampton Ridge > Marthas Glen > Indian Mound > Old …
In the quest for a challenging, monthly PT test that’s unique to an AO, the pax of Stumble have run a couple of 5Ks. However, some other guys have that one pretty much locked down. So what does Stumble offer that’s different, other than a shovel flag with its own headlamp? Amble is first. Ramble is …
The time: Christmas Eve 2014. The place: a fledgling running AO. The conditions: a miserable 50s and pouring. The occasion: YHC’s first Q at Stumble (and first official F3 Q, ever). Today YHC decided an anniversary redux was in order. Only Jar Jar was present to relive the extreme suck. Conditions: Mid-40s and NO RAIN The …
11 pax showed up in the foggy gloom for a beatdown and a caroling session broke out. Conditions: 60 and misty. Pax were overheard mock-complaining about freezing cold December workouts. All present were in shorts and T-shirts. The Thang: COP (all IC) Imperial Walkers x25 as if you haven’t had enough Star Wars lately Butt …
6 pax (plus an Odyssey warmup) continued on the road to turkey recovery and found that it led up some very steep hills and one loooong sloooow one. Conditions: Upper 50s and smooth sailing The Thang: Olde Knight > Chambly > Queens Way > Old Woodlands > Garners Ferry > Hampton Hill > Kilbourne > …
A couple of pax from F3 Columbia figured the long holiday weekend would be a good time to sneak up on the state’s newest AO and surprise them with a Soda City style beatdown. Fortunately, The Republic was more than up to the task. Conditions: Mid 50s and gorgeous The Thang: Pipeline starts off the …
There are a few veteran-related landmarks in the vicinity, so Stumble decided to tour them all and take Old Glory along for the trip. Conditions: 46 and foggy The Thang: Grab the shovel flag on the way out. Pax take turns carrying the flag for the entire route. Good thing we put those blinking lights …
The call has gone out for all AOs to hold a regular fitness challenge and track the progress of the pax over time. For this second running of the Stumble 5K, the AO’s collective pace went down by a whopping 28 seconds*. #MissionAccomplished Conditions: Ideal (low 50s and slight breeze) The Thang: Warmup mosey down Olde Knight to Chambly then back to the …
Conditions: 74 and OH THE HUMIDITY. YHC had thought about running round 2 of the Stumble 5K today, but due to lack of advance notice and smoked quads from yesterday’s Blitz launch, called an 11th-hour audible and decided on the Hampton Hill out & back route instead—better known as the Up & Over. Apropos for Hump …
Three days after wrapping up an intense weekend of CSAUP, Stumble got back to work with an out & back that featured a welcome home by our best girl #Martha. Conditions: The BRR weather hitched a ride back to town on one of the vans. You’re welcome. The Thang: Olde Knight > Galway > Christie > Old …
#DawnShed. #WoodStrike. Like a middle school girl with a crush, YHC has been doodling out hashtags mixing the two names all week. If you had the chance to Q both of your favorite AOs at once, wouldn’t you jump on it? When YHC heard Dawn Strike would be joining in the Woodshed convergence fun, he …
Thanks to a calendar malfunction, YHC had planned on smartsacking this one out. Luckily, Serena is meticulous about checking up on Qs the night before. Also luckily, YHC’s been carrying a speed-work plan around in his back pocket for awhile now (boy that thing has gotten sweaty). The Thang: Easy pace: Olde Knight > Old …
After being the sole Stumble representative at the Hot Summer’s Night 5K on Friday (and y’all missed a great party at Promo’s after), YHC decided to bring the race home to the AO with a Stumble 5K. The idea is to run this a few times a year, at semi-regular intervals, in order to track …
It was said during the pre-run #mumblechatter that Stumble has missed the pitter-patter of YHC’s #monkeyfeet over the last couple of weeks. Said feet were on vacation in Quebec City, a fine town that features a monster hill, running temps in the 60s and a whole lot of history. In fact, the future of North …
Stumble welcomed some pax from across the Midlands today to risk life and limb in the Davidson Road tunnels under I-77. 5 posted early to get their hills on at LSD pace (8:45 or so). The Thang: 0500: Olde Knight > Chambly > Old Woodlands > Garners Ferry > Woodhill Circle > Garners Ferry > Old Woodlands …