YHC was excited for the opportunity to Q this morning, especially with the Arena/Shawshank convergence planned for this morning. Expecting some VMI-Citadel mumblechatter, on top of the normal mumblechatter, the goal was to put on a challenging Q. The pax showed up and crushed the workout. For some reason this morning, the bus loop driveway …
Mumblechatter with this group is always good, especially with the combination of Notebook, Ranger, Quest, and Potluck! Got a little awkward at one point when some of the PAX admitted to admiring Ranger’s hair, commenting it looked like he was in a commercial with his hair blowing in the wind. As usual, the men of …
Weather: 40s and foggy Prayer & Disclaimer YHC was nervous about coming back to Q after being spotty attendance over the past few months, while training for a half marathon and recovering from a back injury. However, the men of Arena made YHC feel right at home with some strong mumblechatter. The Thang: COP: Mosey …
Weather: 70s and humid Prayer & Disclaimer (one FNG) Just coming back from a trip to Hawaii, YHC wanted to get back at it hard with this Q. YHC thought about creating a Hawaiian themed Q, but a lack of creativity/time resulted in a old-fashioned sweat party. The Thang: COP: Mosey around the parking lot …
Several of the PAX noted that the AOQ has been missing a few morning recently and in the tweet the night before, mentioned he might actually show up. YHC threw out a little challenge, which was followed by a little Twitter mumblechatter, and the AOQ acutally did post for the Q, which made the pax …
Weather: 70s and humid Prayer & Disclaimer COP: Mosey from parking lot to the field by the corner of Main and Lake SSH x 20 IC TTT x 10 IC Imperial Walkers x 20 IC Slow Mo Squats x 20 IC Merkins x 10 IC Windmill x 10 IC Plank Jacks x 20 IC Mosey …
It wasn’t long into the COP when a good bit of laughter broke out over activities behind YHC. The exercise at the time happened to be the slow-mo squat. When YHC turned around to see what the commotion was all about, YHC saw more of Floppy Disk than ever desired… This is the second time …
YHC assumed a low turnout with the P200 kicking off today, so YHC wanted to try out a new route, using the new sidewalk on US1 past the library. YHC learned not to always trust the Strava map when creating a route; some roads may appear to connect while they don’t in reality. What YHC …
With the P200 kicking off the next day, YHC wanted to give the PAX a small taste of what the P200 is like; a little bit of running and a lot of good fellowship. YHC was not expecting a big crowd, assuming a lot of tapering; as always, impressed with the turnout, the work put …
It’s been a while (way too long, in fact) since YHC has posted at his previous AO. With that in mind, YHC was excited to post with some old familiar faces and face the mumblechatter machine, otherwise known as Wapner. These men have been doing some awesome things to drive accountability in their fellow PAX …
YHC was glad to see the wind and rain calm down long enough to get the workout started. YHC was also excited to see our popular K9 friend, Winston, join us this morning. As the group was moseying around the school grounds, we had a straggler roll in; not on two wheels though, as most …
Making a concerted effort to develop safer routes, YHC chose a route intended to stay away from fast-moving traffic and keep us on sidewalks and wide shoulders as much as possible. Even though Kukoc was running late this morning, he caught up to the 6 pretty quickly. Attempted to name the route; YHC’s M says it …
9 PAX made the decision to start off 2019 on a good note, by posting at The Arena. Knowing the PAX were likely still recovering from extra caloric intake over the Christmas season (at least YHC was), YHC attempted to put together a simple, yet challenging workout. It became evident pretty quickly the PAX were more …
Weather: 30 deg and clear Motivated to burn off some Christmas calories, the PAX had a good showing and enjoyed swapping some Christmas stories on the run. Great work by all the PAX. Here’s the route: From the Lexington Magistrate parking lot, head south on Lake Drive Left on Parker 1st Right on Spring Right …
The F3 and FIA nation is in shock once again. We have lost one of our own, Digits, a mother, wife, FIA sister, and avid runner. Each morning, we wake up early with the goal of improving ourselves, spending time with our brothers and sisters, and working on our spiritual health. The PAX of The …
YHC was asked to fill in as a Mystery Q about 15 hours prior to the boot camp so there was a little bit of head scratching to come up with a Q on such short notice. Note: it’s always good to have a Q in your back pocket you can pull out in a pinch. …
Conditions: 74 deg clear and breezy Disclaimer, Prayer Prayer (Lord’s Prayer) Warm-up – 1 lap around drop loop Side straddle hop – IC x 25 Merkin – IC x 10 Imperial walker – IC x15 Carolina Dry Docks OYO x 25 Mountain climbers – IC x 10 Title of workout – Trivia Day! YHC will …
Weather: 66 F, partly cloudy It’s hard to believe that one year ago we launched this new AO. The anniversary caused YHC to pause and reflect on the last year. We’ve experienced just about everything the weather could throw at us; we’ve had cold; we’ve had wind; we’ve had cold wind; we’ve had rain; we’ve …
Still in recovery mode from the BRR, YHC wanted to give the PAX a challenging full-body workout without injury. The PAX rose to the occasion; strong work by all. Weather: Like the calm before the storm, beautiful Disclaimer & Prayer Mosey a lap around the parking lot for a warmup COP: SSH x20 IC IW …
Weather: 79 F and humid Being very aware of the fast-approaching BRR (this weekend), YHC wanted very much to save the legs. That meant upper body and core would be the focus. Strong work was done by all the PAX. YHC always enjoys seeing the PAX push each other while enjoying a few laughs. Disclaimer …
Weather: 72 degrees with a welcome breeze Two weeks ago we did the ‘front 9’ of St. Andrews Old Course. Essentially, we run the distance of each hole, followed by a exercise. Last week YHC had a viral infection in my lungs and Dr. told me to go to work and home so YHC wasn’t able to …
Weather: 75 degrees, slightly humid Prayer & Disclaimer COP: SSHx15 TTTx15 Imp. Walkers x15 Windmillsx15 After getting back from a great vacation YHC picked up the Q to make sure he didn’t take more time off than needed. YHC and his M saw the British Open at Carnoustie as well as the Old Course at St. Andrews. YHC wanted …
YHC was inspired this week after hearing about some conditioning work the 2.0 is doing with the Cross Country team, so a plan was devised to have the PAX work in groups of three to complete the work. Strong work this morning! Some good mumblechatter and sweat were the product of today’s work. Weather: 70s …
With the BRR approaching, YHC attempted to pick a route that included at least a couple hills. After a little mumblechatter over the route, the pax set to work. It sounded like there was some good 2nd F had during the route, with pax encouraging and ribbing one another. Great work out there today! Weather: …
Posted on behalf of Bailout Weather: 72 and humid Disclaimer and Prayer The Thang: Warm up Mosey around the School parking lot COP: SSHx15 TTTx15 Merkinsx15 IWx15 OTH Clapsx15 Mosey to the right side of the school under the breezeway 30 second wall sit quick rest 30 second wall sit 25 BBSU 10 Merkins American …
YHC was a regular PAX at The Hollow until about two years ago so YHC was excited about coming back to Q. Fun was had and work was done. What an honor to lead these men! Weather: 70 and humid Disclaimer & Prayer The Thang: Mosey around parking lot for a warmup COP SSH x20 IC Merkins …
YHC was reminded over the weekend that boot camps are all about maximum effort, all the time. With that in mind, YHC thought the PAX would appreciate a simple, yet challenging workout. The PAX rose to the challenge; at the same time, the word “eleven” may now be a dirty word at The Arena. Read …
Weather: 72 and muggy Disclaimer and Prayer COP SSH x20 IC Imperial Walker x20 IC TTT x20 IC Merkins x5 IC Mosey to block pile, grab a block, and return back to front of school. Overhead press x15 OYO Curls for the Girls x15 OYO Tricep Extensions x15 OYO Squat with block x15 OYO Lunge 30 yards, …
Weather: 63 and beautiful The Thang: This was a thing of beauty. After the one minute warning, Potluck asked each of the PAX their favorite exercise. He incorporated every one of those exercises into his “Potluck Beatdown”. Strong work by all the PAX. Disclaimer & Prayer Mosey lap around parking lot COP SSH x 20 …
Weather: 72 ° The Thang: Intro, Disclaimer, Prayer, Count Off South on Lake Drive, R on Gibson, L on Hendrix, L on Barr, L on Satcher, follow Pond View Loop, R on Pond View, Stay on Cladius (cross Gibson), R on Roberts, L on Chuch, End at Shovel Flag. Circle up, count off, COT Announcements: …
YHC had been looking forward to challenging the PAX of Surge for some time and finally had the opportunity to do so. These men not only survived the challenge, they thrived. No complaints, just hard work and some good fellowship. Here’s what went down: Weather: 50ish and clear Disclaimer and Prayer The Thang: Mosey to front …
When YHC discovered that this Q conflicted with the Gauntlet, expectations were set for a low turnout. YHC was truly humbled when 13 others showed up to help celebrate the big 4-0. That level of support illustrates what F3 is all about; supporting and challenging one another to be better men for our families and …
Weather: 34° and windy Disclaimer & Prayer Mosey to the loading dock to find some relief from the wind COP SSH x 30 IC TTT x 15 IC; at this point a plane flew directly overhead and the PAX got distracted and stopped doing the exercise called Burpees x10 OYO, to refocus the PAX on the workout …
Conditions : 44 F, clear with a very cool (cold) breeze. Disclaimer: Not a professional; no FNG; warned if anyone wanted to leave it was a good time now. (no one left whew). Goal: Focus on core and use the plank as the tool. Warm up: Mosey around the parking lot then: Imp. walker X11 …
While YHC was brainstorming the best ways to deliver the pain late last night, there was some mumblechatter on the Arena discussion page and Nibbles got tricked, err, volunteered to lead the COP in preparing for his highly anticipated VQ. YHC finds it extremely motivating and encouraging to witness men step out of their comfort …
The Crusade PAX turned out to tackle Groundhog Day. It was wet and windy, and that didn’t stop the PAX of Crusade from posting to get better. This was YHC’s first Q of a run group; YHC kept hearing others say, “It’s easy; just point in a direction”. It really was easy and fun. YHC …
Weather: a balmy 66 degrees and wet, although some PAX were dressed for 20 degree temps DISCLAIMER PRAYER COP: SSH x 25 IC TTT x 20 IC Slo-Mo Squats x 20 IC Merkins x 10 IC Imperial Walkers x 20 IC Plank Jacks x 20 IC Carolina Dry Docks x 20 IC Run lap around …
When YHC learned there was an opening to Q Turning Point yesterday, YHC jumped at the chance to come back to lead the great pax here. It was a special occasion as it was Dear Diary’s birthday as well; and he promised to bring cupcakes, not just the other pax in his truck either. The …
The PAX had shown an interest in getting some bricks and blocks at the new AO. Needless to say, YHC was eager to put these new toys to good use. Strong effort out of all the PAX to help break in our new blocks! It was such an honor to lead these men! Weather: 54 deg with …
With today being the first day back to school for all the kids and teachers in the area, YHC was determined to give the PAX a challenging workout. And they rose to the occasion, with hard work and some great mumblechatter. It has been humbling to witness the explosion of PAX at Turning Point the …