12 Climb the Ladder at Thunder
12 pax posted in the #gloom at good ‘ol Thunder for a little #kottersQ from yours truly. A muggy 60 degree morning set the stage for a full body beatdown featuring 3 ladders and 3 miles of action. Many of the #OG were on hand for a fun morning on the streets of Shandon. Conditions: …
SubPrime Ladder Beatdown
15 pax descended on #Thunder for the YHC’s return to the Q slot. Not only was this a #kotters for me, Beads also returned as did Robber. The #mumblechatter was thick – particularly on back-to-back #jacobsladders up Queen Street. The icing on the cake was a truck bed full of brick. Work was done. Soreness …
#Thunder sees 20/20
14 #faithful posted for the final #Thunder of 2019. YHC was humbled enough to have the Q on such a momentous occasion. The idea was to burn off a few of those calories you perhaps hadn’t previously gotten to in 2019. Mission accomplished. Conditions – 47 degrees and breezy The Thang Lap Around Track COP …
Tuesday Thunder Throwdown
12 #faithful posted to #Thunder for YHC’s return to the Q slot. It was Tuesday of a holiday week so YHC’s #thankful for the pax that attended. A total muscle group throw down was on the docket for the morning. All 45 minutes were used. Conditions – 38 degrees #TheThang SSH – 20 (4ct) IW …
Gametime at #Thunder
An ever-so-slight chill in the air greeted 11 pax at #Thunder this morning as the college football world turns its focus on the upcoming opening weekend. YHC was on the Q to finish out this 6th Anniversary week at #Thunder. As is common for a late August workout a football theme was on deck. Enjoy …
8 find shelter amidst the storm at #Thunder
8 especially #faithful pax defied #Cantore this morning to post in a cold, windy, driving rain at #Thunder. The call was put out last night for a big crowd to join YHC at the hallowed ground in Shandon and considering the weather YHC’d say a big crowd is exactly what showed up. This was not …
7 take on #Battle
7 #faithful got up on a Saturday to test their limits at #Battle. A familiar face in Rosinbagger awaited and YHC tagged along for a rare appearance at F3 Columbia’s most challenging proving grounds. Perfect weather was on full display and the pax made the most of their 60 minutes together. Conditions: 48 The Thang …
Adrian!?!?
Every now and again a special fella comes along. For F3 Columbia and #Thunder that man is none other than Adrian. Despite his recent bout with the flu and chronic pinky issues, the man instills a passion in the pax to strive for more – even when he’s not there (after calling in an #EpsteinsMother …
#F3Ramble Turkey Week Work
7 #faithful gathered in the #gloom for a kickoff to Thanksgiving Week. YHC was on the Q despite not having realized that until late Sunday evening. Something low maintenance was in order so naturally DriveBy’s Loop to the rescue. Conditions – 55 degrees The Thang Depart SPC heading South on Woodrow. Left on Rosewood. Left …
17 tackle 4 ladders at #Thunder
17 #faithful including 1 FNG posted to #Thunder to find YHC waiting with a sub workout in place of Robber. Without too much time to think through a plan it was decided that ladders were in order. Costanza announced his plans to attend so naturally several others hopped on board. Throw in a F’Head devo …
14 get their circuit on at #Thunder
14 faithful gathered at #Thunder for a little circuit fun at the hand of YHC. Felt like old times out there with Adrian, McLovin, and Huffy (among others). Some ground was covered. Work was done. All appeared pleased. Conditions – 71 (fantastic) degrees #TheThang Warm Up Lap Around School COP Field SSH – 25 (4ct) …
#Thunder runs back YHC’s circuits – again –
It took 5 years of posting to F3 Columbia but one day about a month ago it finally happened. This phenomenon is probably common if you’re name is Chaser or Splinter. For YHC, it was not something to be expected. Gump had the Q at Thunder and busted out a workout YHC Q’d a few …
Put on your mall-walking shoes – #Battle takes a field trip….
10 #Battletested #Faithful posted to the Saturday #gloom to find an early arriving YHC and Collar ready for the June 2nd installment. It was a homecoming of sorts for YHC and just another Saturday for Collar and the rest of the crew. A field trip was in order on this festive occasion and what better …
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Humidity the perfect Garnish at #Ramble
9 #faithful posted to the #gloom on a muggy Monday, our first such morning with temps hovering in the 70’s. We had a couple of non-regulars this morning thanks to Garnish and Speedo making appearances. On this humid morning our guests did everything they could to leave a mark on our hallowed AO. Half-Mile/800m speed …
1 score and 19 years ago…..a birthday Q at #Thunder
9 #Faithful gathered at the hallowed ground of #Thunder for a last minute fill-in Q. Noonan put out the call last night for a sub and YHC, knowing that today would be his 39th, was happy to oblige. The idea, as usual, was to cover a little ground while focusing on the core. It’s May …
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#Thunder Tuesday, April 3
13 faithful gathered around the hallowed ground at #Thunder for a little YHC special. The pax expected to cover some ground today and while we never strayed too far from the AO almost 2 miles were racked up before it was all said and done. Great push by all in attendance. Conditions: Mid 50’s – …
Classic #Brickpile
13 Faithful gathered at #Brickpile for an old school, classic all-around. YHC had not q’d a workout in quite a while and while there may have been a little rust the pax were willing to push through and make it count. The plan for the day was to remain on campus and gain a little …
#Ramble thru State property
14 (well, 13 and then PB showed up sometime after the launch) posted to the #gloom for a State property tour of 6 miles. Conditions: 67 and muggy The Thang: Depart SPC headed west on Devine. Right on Harden. Left on Green. Cut over to the Horseshoe. Right on Sumter. Left on Gervais. Duck through …
#ThunderTour
9 Faithful posted to a soggy #Thunder #gloom this morning for YHC’s turn at the Q. Thankfully there was practically no rain during the workout so those who missed out would have been dryish. A classic Shandon tour was in store for the pax and work was done. Conditions – 44 degrees with some mist …
#Battle hits hard on a Gameday
8 faithful posted to #Battle for a little Thanksgiving Weekend, Gameday treat. Despite forecasts of overnight lows around 40 the temps dipped to 34. All the more reason to stretch our legs and work up a sweat…. Conditions – 34 degrees The Thang SubPrime Portion Parking Lot Jungle Boi Squats – 20 (4ct) SSH – …
Thanksgiving #EarlyFeast
9 Faithful gathered for a little Thanksgiving early treat at the hallowed ground at #Brickpile. A 7:00 AM convergence had been called yet some pax needed an extra hour for travels and/or turkey prep. Cool temps hovered over the AO and work was done. Conditions – 38 The Thang COP Lower Field SSH – 25 …
#Ramble hits up a little #MelrosePlace Monday
5 men posted to the #Ramble Monday #Gloom for some hill work at the hand of YHC. Simple course, difficult to execute without passing out. Conditions – 79 degrees The Thang Depart SPC heading North up Woodrow. Right on Kershaw. Left on Maple Maple Hill x 2 Left on Kershaw. Left on Gladden Gladden Hill …
#ThunderRolls back the clock to the 8/27/13 launch workout x 1.5
14 faithful posted in #theGloom at #Thunder finding YHC on hand to kick off a little past-AOQ week at Hand. With the four year anniversary looming next week and given how long it takes to come up on the Q rotation, YHC decided to throw it all the way back to the #Thunder launch workout …
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5 for July 5 #Ramble
5 faithful posted to the #Ramble #gloom for a little post-July 4th work. Bucking the traditional route game plan for Wednesdays YHC took the pax on a more controlled workout. Conditions – 77 degrees The Thang Depart SPC heading west down Devine. Continue straight across Harden and then Blossom pausing at the base of Saluda …
9 brave 3.7 Mile #TargetRedCard run at #Legion
9 brave souls entered the #gloom at #Legion for a guest Q by YHC. I teaser was sent out late the night before urging the pax to bring their Red Cards. Yep, a shopping spree to Target was on the docket on this cooler than normal morn… Conditions – 70 and, Pleasant??? The Thang: Depart …
5 #Ramble in the rain for 7
5 faithful posted to the rainy #gloom this morning for YHC’s previously disclosed 7 mile route. Work was done, hills were climbed, and all got a tad better for it. Conditions 72 and rainly The Thang Depart SPC heading south on Woodrow. Left on Blossom. Right on Bonham. Right on Harvard. Continue onto Superior. Right …
#Battle tackles the #AsphaltLeatherneck
18, yes, 18 pax posted to the #Battle gloom on this colder than usual May morn and found McLovin and YHC ready to take them on a painful loop covering close to four miles. With the Mud Run now less than two weeks away the thought was to give the Pax a full hour of …
#Amphitheater circuits with Emily at #Thunder
12 faithful turned out for the start of Mortgage Week at #Thunder. Fannie and YHC swapped days so the pax were treated to some good ‘ole fashioned fun. A trip to Emily Douglas was on tap but not before a quick dose of #StringsofFire on campus. What workout would be complete without some suicides and …
13 tackle 8 miles at #Ramble
13 or so posted to #Ramble knowing full well 8 miles featuring a cross-river jaunt with a Whaley hill culmination was on tap. Thankfully for a few a 6 mile turnoff was available but even there Whaley couldn’t be avoided. We tried a staggered departure but YHC was unable to confirm whether or not it …
#theCalf is introduced at #Battle for 18 strong
#Battle AOQ, Splinter, and YHC were on the docket for this morning’s QIC and an incredible 18 strong posted for the #beatdown. YHC, suffering from writer’s block, reached out to Splinter for a little direction for the workout. The suggestion? Maybe head over to the mall parking garage for a Bull-like workout. OK. Let’s roll. …
#Hammer does #PartnerPaverCircuits
12 #Faithful posted to the #gloom at #Hammer for a little guest Q appearance by YHC. #Hammer emotional leader, Splinter, was not able to join us due to a lingering hammie courtesy of the Boris-led flag football game (#2ndF) this past Sunday so we decided to take the workout as close to his home as …
#SwampFox keeps it running….
11 faithful posted to #SwampFox for a guest Q appearance by YHC. Today’s workout was pretty simple on paper. Once underway, however, it proved to be a whole ‘nother story. The plan was to stay in the parking lot but the pax did anything but stay still. This is how to keep it running… Conditions: …
#Ramble runs hard
11 faithful posted despite warnings of a 7+ mile #RunHard route. This route featured the meat of the #RunHard finish as well as the opening couple of miles which feature the Saluda hill climb. Everyone appeared to leave everything they had on the course. End result? Folks got better. Conditions: 44 and a bit cool …
#Ramble goes flat and fast for a lucky 13
13 men posted to the #Ramble #gloom this morning for another installment of flat and fast Friday. There was another strong dose of extra credit #P200 training with a 6-runner #preprerun at 4:45 (5 miles) and a 1-runner #prerun at 5:10 (2 miles). T-Claps to ‘Stache (and we discussed his namesake and it appears it …
#Thunder goes old school with #BlockMindGames
17 faithful posted to the misty, cooler than advertised, #gloom and found YHC, his generic #ShovelFlag, and a visit from Chaser waiting. 45 minutes. That’s all YHC asked for during the #disclaimer. “Give me 45 minutes of all you got and I promise you’ll thank me for it later.” Famous last words before setting off …
New #Hashtags at #Battle
11 Faithful descended upon #Battle for another installment of F3 Columbia’s toughest workout and found YHC and Wingback waiting for the delivery of another beatdown. This was a day of fairly simple instruction which is actually fairly common at #Battle. Give a few instructions, set the clock, and turn the pax loose seems to be …
#BrickPile runs; does much work on Saturday
10 faithful posted to a #gloomy morn at the mothership for F3 Columbia at #BrickPile. YHC was excited to loosen the reins a bit after 8 weeks of limited work due to injury. What better way to do so than to suck it up and accept Mission’s #MumbleChatter and take the crew on a little …
Visiting QIC settles a #Score at #SwampFox
15 faithful posted to the #gloom at #SwampFox for a last minute substitute QIC visit by YHC. With the injury bug still lingering a #score-esk workout was in order and despite the lack of running these guys experienced a full-body workout that should have left its mark. Great group at the #Fox and if you …
Low Impact / High Intensity at #Hammer
9 men posted to the somewhat chili somewhat soggy #gloom at #Hammer Thursday morning and found a somewhat hampered YHC waiting with a workout designed to deliver soreness and muscle fatigue in lieu of oxygen depletion. There would be no running in this workout with the lunge-walk serving as a primary mode of transportation. In …
Full house #Blitz
7 faithful posted to the #gloom at #Blitz for YHC’s maiden Q at downtown Columbia’s newest AO. “Thirty minutes, thirty minutes, thirty minutes…..however will we fill the time?” That’s honestly a question that does not cross the Q-to-be’s mind in the hours leading up to a workout at #Blitz. More appropriately, “how will I accomplish what …
#SwampFox Report: the hard work continues…
19 men posted to the crisp #gloom this morning for their Thursday #DRP delivered at the hands of YHC. It was phenominal to see such a nice size crowd at #SwampFox and everyone did their best to get some strong work done. McLovin made the trip over from #Thunder to join in the festivities and …
#Brickpile Saturday block party
6 faithful ignored #Cantore and posted to the #Brickpile for a Saturday morning throw down in the misty, #gloomy conditions. YHC was honored to return to the birthplace of F3 Columbia for a Saturday Q session and while the crowd size resembled nothing close to those of those infamous Saturdays of two years ago strong …
#Ramble goes flat…supposedly
14 faithful posted to #Ramble this Friday morning despite the high probability they heard rain as they unassed from their collective #fartsacks. Could these #runners have something other #F3Columbia men don’t when it comes to the art of defying #Cantore? It certainly appears that way. Ice9 joined us from #Metro and appeared to enjoy the loop …
#Thunder ladders and bricks
10 faithful posted in the #Gloom at #Thunder and immediately took note of those missing. Some followed brother Costanza to #Legion but clearly many chose the #BluePill this morning. Be that as it may, by the time this workout wrapped the ten of us in attendance clearly felt as though something had been accomplished. This …
Steep ladders and #CinderPavers at #Hammer
September rolled in at #Hammer with five visitors from #Thunder on hand to ring in fall’s opening month. YHC was on the docket as QIC and was ready to explore some of the elevation changes across Bethel Church Road while a plan that looked really solid on paper turned out to be really ridiculous. Conditions …
Two year #Thunderversary lays down one to remember…
32 pax gathered this morning in the same spot 20 pax launched #Thunder exactly two years ago. Word of a two year #Thunderversary drew in a larger than normal crowd. Tank Tops were encouraged (#TankUp) and many of our regulars obliged. YHC was humbled when McLovin reached out and asked if a SubPrime/McLovin tag-team Q …
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#Ramble takes on the #BarnwellHalfPipe
Another muggy Monday slapped the #Ramble pax in the face this morning and unfortunately the plan and route offered no relief. Would it be hills or speed? With the #BRR less than a month away the answer should have been quite obvious. Repeats were on the docket this day and no better way to provide …
#Legion
4 dedicated men posted to #Legion this morning ready for a return Q visit by YHC. Wingback was noticeably disturbed by the attendance figure but the four of us made the best….or worst of it and headed out into the darkness. This was an arse-kicker that pretty much delivered from the drop. YHC struggled coming …
#Woodshed takes on an #AMRAP tour
11 faithful posted and found a new face waiting to lead the workout. YHC was honored to be invited by Pondo to lead a workout at the ‘Shed and based on the experience YHC hopes this was the first of many such opportunities. #Woodshed is a large AO with tons of possibilities for workout pain. Today …
#Battle makes a run at #theMurph & #the300workout….#disclaimer
11 faithful including one FNG (Hog) posted to AC Flora for another rousing rendition of #Battle. YHC announced Friday that the AO would see a rare solo-Q which probably led to at least a couple of questions amongst the pax. The law was laid down quickly that men show up to #Battle to do work …
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#DRP delivered, received, embraced at #Hammer
10 faithful posted to the #gloom at #Hammer for a guest Q by YHC. The group at Trenholm Park is known for their difficult workouts, strong work ethic, and yeoman’s atmosphere. To adequately deliver the #DRP YHC choose to modify a recent workout from #Thunder. Mission accomplished. Conditions: 78 degrees and extremely humid The Thang: …
#Ramble puts #Bullseye squarely on the #BRR
7 loyal and faithful pax posted to the muggy gloom at SPC for another installment of Monday #Ramble. Would today’s workout hold a flat and fast speed interval sort of plan or would we take it to the hills? With the #BRR now less than two months away YHC opted for hills. We’ve all heard …
Better late than never – #Ramble scales a wall during 4.4 mile speed-fest (6/26)
So YHC is eating a little crow this morning as almost two weeks late the backblast from #Ramble’s June 26 workout is finally posted. This delay goes against what we preach as ‘duties of the QIC’ and for that YHC apologizes. 9 faithful posted to a Friday #Ramble for a 4.4 mile, flat, speedfest that …
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#Battle throws down a #Gauntlet
17 faithful posted to the cooler than expected gloom at #Battle this morning. The #Gauntlet pax from Lexington decided the AO was the perfect option for concluding their weeklong series of pain. Honored to host 11 or 12 from across the river, we felt a three headed monstrous Q was in order. What happens when three misery seeking heads …
Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon: Mission Accomplished
13 running faithful made the voyage to Savannah, GA this past weekend on a mission to conquer new heights in the #CSAUP category. The full marathon was on the docket for 11 of these 13 and for 9 this would be their first attempt at the 26.2 mile beast. Most importantly, all 13 crossed the …
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#Battle: Enter the #UrbanMudRun
A record smashing 21 pax posted for this Saturday’s edition of #Battle and thanks to a pre-blast they knew, sort of, what they were signing up for. Mud Run prep was the theme of the day and the consensus at the end was this simulation pretty much nailed the tempo of the actual event. Mud …
Pre-Blast – #Battle 9-13-2014 *Important
Tomorrow’s #Battle workout will take on a slightly different look. You need to be prepared to run. You need to be prepared for obstacles. Basically, you need to be prepared for an hour of the #UrbanMudRun. I’m posting details on the route we will use (covering close to 4 miles) below. You’ll partner up (or …
#Ramble: Choose Wisely
A combined 9 faithful posted for another dose of pick-your-poison Friday at #Ramble. Turtle led the charge for a typical 4 mile quick loop while YHC plotted a 12 mile LSD course for those interested in conquering the LSD run before the weekend. Good luck to those taking on the 12 miler tomorrow morning. Conditions: …
The #WeekofTraitor consumes #Ramble
8 faithful posted in the humidity that is summer gloom in Columbia for another Wednesday installment of 7-mile #Ramble – also known as the new normal. Traitor’s duties as QIC continued as he led the pax on a hilly out and back around Forest Lake and to Forest Lake Elementary. This was a challenging yet …
#Amble revisits Gregg Park in triplicate
3 faithful arrived in the less cool than yesterday gloom for a Friday #Amble jaunt. The normal 5-6 mile Fridays have been temporarily replaced with 4-4.5 mile runs in light of the cresting Governor’s Cup Half Marathon long training runs. Today’s route featured a return to the Gregg Park lollipop that all seem to enjoy. …
#Thunder: Beware the Snot Rocket
BackBlast respectfully submitted by Adrian on behalf of Snot Rocket 10 faithful gathered in the chilly gloom at #Thunder for Snot Rocket’s maiden Q. Those who had the guts to show up did not leave disappointed. A combination of: (1) fear of what Snot Rocket had in store and (2) the cold apparently rendered more …
#Thunder elevates its heartrate
14 faithful gathered at the #Thunder AO Tuesday morning for another installment of the Area Q’s ongoing attempt to increase core and upper body strength while also handling everyone’s cardio needs. By the time the workout ended with a 6 Minutes of Mary segment that did not allow the pax to ground their feet all …
#Amble Report: Old School Rewind
6 men entered the gloom at KBC and were treated to one of our original #Amble routes, only in reverse. Promo took the helm while Fountainhead and another took it upon themselves to complete the Governor’s Cup 12 mile run and this four mile loop around Lake Katherine was a sight for sore legs, errrr …
#Thunder, 'Stay Thirsty My Friends and Grab your Tank Top'
19 pax gathered at #Thunder knowing full well that Dos Equis’ maiden Q was on the horizon. Everyone with the possible exception of Tipper, making his second post, knew what was in store. Adding to the ambiance was the first installment of #TankTopThursday and despite the short notice at least half of our pax participated. …
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Fannie circles #Thunder for Mud Run leftovers
20 men with 1 FNG gathered in the gloom at #Thunder ready for Fannie’s first Q at Shandon’s AO. Several continue to heal from the Mud Run and are also feeling the burn from the F3Columbia Pull-Up Challenge yet everyone powered through this looping and relaying throw down. The concluding circuit of AMRAP sit-ups, squats, …
PreBlast: F3Columbia Daily Pull-Up Challenge
Gentlemen, the 2013 Fall Mud Run is officially in the books and F3Nation and F3Columbia were well represented. That said there is always room for improvement and getting better is an absolute must if Columbia is to challenge for the Busted Paw awarded to the best overall F3 team. The bar is high. This year’s …
#Amble Report: Monday track meet heads for the hills
8 pax posted to our #Amble Monday track meet expecting another blazing session around the Owens Field track. With logistics completely upside down thanks to this past weekend’s Fall Mud Run YHC became QIC yesterday evening. After initial thoughts of a third installment of the football conditioning test the final plan took us on our …
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#CSAUP – 3 brave midweek 11 mile Governor's Cup training run
Three men took it upon themselves (with some mild EHing) to take in this week’s Governor’s Cup 11 mile training run this Wednesday morning. With the Mud Run looming on Saturday the thought was to log in our miles for the week with a couple of recovery days between this run and Saturday’s muddy madness. …
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#Thunder borrows #the300workout from #SwampFox
16 pax ventured into the gloom at #Thunder knowing full well that we were short on QIC volunteers for the day. In a pinch we borrowed the 300 Workout from Swamp Fox. Not to worry Chaser, YHC promises your workout was well received and will be returned in even better condition than it was …
#Amble Report: Even a Traitor proves worthy of our trust and faith
Backblast respectfully submitted by Traitor A small but faithful group of 8 met on a nice fall morning. We carefully navigated Trenholm Road and Forest Drive to get a a beautiful run around Forest Lake. Too bad we couldn’t see it in the morning gloom. A couple of almost wrong turns kept us on our …
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GreaseTrap scrapes up a round-robin
19 pax entered the gloom of #Thunder to receive their second helping of GreaseTrap’s workout offerings. They were not disappointed as GT took them on a pain-spree that covered a good bit of ground. T-Claps to GreaseTrap for holding down the fort in YHC’s absence. Conditions: 63 with 94% humidity The Thang: Warm-Up Lap COP …
#Amble Report: 4 Mile Double Loop; Government Shutdown does not stop ObamaCare or his supporters
Backblast respectfully submitted by OC Despite a government shutdown, an inquiring Forest Acres Police Officer, and a #hubcapattack, OC (obamacare) led 15 amblers on a successful 4 mile double loop this morning. This 2.0 Mile loop was designed to help everyone focus on running and not on finding their way through the gloom. The pax …
#Thunder hosts 21 for a Splinter birthday extravaganza
“Where is my brother?” The question was posed by Chaser about three minutes prior to the start of Tuesday’s Thunder workout. Suddenly a figure wearing a dark hoodie appeared from the gloom. Removing his hood F3Columbia’s sensei uttered the two most familiar words to all pax, “let’s go.” And with that, Splinter’s birthday bash was underway. This …
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I'm not scared of you!
In the third grade, Sheets and Termite were cast in a show-stopping performance as two crows in Hammond’s yearly take on the Wizard of Oz. Why? The role required a pesky and irritating behavior that was masterful. That same behavior was on hand for 47 pax at the #Brickpile for the Saturday Columbia convergence. Conditions: 59 …
#Amble Report: Workin' 5 to 9
11 Amblers entered the gloom at KBC for an easy-paced 5.5 mile Friday. Thoughts of tomorrow’s 9 mile Governor’s Cup Half Marathon Route hung heavy as the pax meandered through Jackson Heights, Heathwood, and Lake Katherine. Today’s loop also featured a glance at tomorrow’s water station which may prove to be crucial intel. Conditions: 60 degrees, …
Partnering up for pain
15 pax entered the grounds of #Thunder without the slightest concern for the heavy rain that poured just 8 hours earlier. They were greeted by a friendly and familiar face but Sled made sure those smiles quickly turned into scowls (after the Sled Straddle Hops). A quick COP kicked off the morning followed by a …
#Thunder's BAR officially raised
It was a pleasant surprise to see 24 men gather in the gloom Tuesday morning for another #Thunder beatdown. A guest appearance from #Mission helped to ensure the chatter would keep the pax moving. A false start in the parking lot and no warm-up lap let the pax know Adrian intended to make a full …
#Thunder Rolls Through #SwampFox
OK, so maybe it was the worst kept secret in town but YHC took a break from #Thunder for the first time in four weeks to make a surprise appearance as QIC at #SwampFox. The sentimental nostalgia faded as quickly as the 20 pax faded into quite possibly the darkest spot in town – the …
Governor's Cup Half Marathon Training Update – 9/14-15
12 of our committed pax tested their endurance on our first weekend “long” run. Our 8-week training regimen commenced this week which is to say keep doing what you are doing with the #Amble workouts and add a long run over the weekend to complete your week. This weekend we explored the outermost portion of …
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Haven't done a burpee lately?
A lucky 13 gathered this morning at #Thunder ready to close out week 3 at our newest AO. Many were still scratching their heads at the lingering soreness from Costanza’s #FieldDay workout Tuesday which held us on the field for a full 45-minutes. From the get-go it was apparent today’s workout would bring a change …
Give me a field and I'll give you a beatdown
16 men kicked off week 3 at #Thunder with a strong maiden Q courtesy of Costanza. Any lingering soreness from Monday’s bootcamp and/or #Amble was quickly forgotten as a whole new hurt was unleashed. An extended COP followed by seemingly endless #StringsOfFire proved that the pax don’t have to leave the field to accept a tough beatdown. …
#Amble Report: Football Conditioning Test, Take Two or One?
8 faithful arrived at the Owens Field Track this morning for another installment of Speed Monday. The game plan was for Fountainhead to deliver the sequel to July’s football conditioning test (20 110-yard sprints) for an assessment of the pax’ progress over the last two months. A couple of things went wrong. First, Fountainhead had …
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#Amble Report: Half-Marathon Buckle-Down Looms
9 pax gathered in the gloom at KBC this morning knowing full well they would cover more distance as is customary on Fridays. They were greeted with a loop featuring several changes in elevation as they traveled through Jackson Heights, on to Heathwood, and back through Lake Katherine. A twist at the end gave the …
#GreaseTrapped at #Thunder
A record 26 pax ventured over to #Thunder this morning for the culmination of week 2 at F3Columbia’s newest AO. It did not take long for everyone to realize they walked squarely into a trap….a Grease Trap. In his maiden Q Grease Trap made the most of the campus at Hand Middle School (and Emily …
Back to the Basics
This morning’s Q rolled in just in time to provide an Old School downPAINment on the 22 pax who arrived to burn off the long weekend. Merkins and flutters with a mix of LBCs, lunge walks and squats provided the recipe for sweat and silence. While several raised doubt that we would close out at …
#Thunder echoes through hills of Shandon
17 pax shook out the cobwebs at #Thunder from the three (or four, or five depending on who you are) day weekend and got after it under the direction of Adrian. As already discussed, attendance was down across the entire F3Columbia Region this morning and one can only assume it’s because most pax thought it was Monday. …
Incoming!!! Infestation of #Thunder is Complete
22 pax entered a hot and muggy gloom at #Thunder to find out for themselves just how infested the new AOC is with termites. Their question was answered quickly with a warm-up lap that started as more of a sprint. After a fast paced COP that didn’t leave much time to breath the pax were …
The #Thunder Rolls
20 men posted to the inaugural workout at F3Columbia’s #Thunder and with that our newest site was off to a thunderous start. After some brief pleasantries the pax were quickly reminded that it was business as usual from a beatdown perspective. You never know what you might encounter at the maiden voyage of a new …
Preblast: #BigBang, F3 Shovel Flag Coming to Hand Middle School – #Thunder
As one of Columbia’s oldest neighborhoods it seems only fitting that the F3 Shovel Flag be planted firmly in the grounds of Shandon. Hand Middle School provides the perfect AO (Area of Operations) for the ever-expanding F3Columbia and Tuesday, August 27 marks the #BigBang for our newest bootcamp workout site. The site will be referred to as …
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#Amble Report: #FFLL for 13 Friday Pax
A somewhat less humid gloom greeted 13 Friday amblers this morning at KBC. After a long week of relay sprints, heavy water can carrying, fireman carries, and sked pulling everyone was ready for a run at their own pace. Fannie’s Forest Lake Loop (#FFLL) was the perfect opportunity for everyone to stretch their legs and end …
Track Meets Loyalty
Five extremely loyal amblers left their homes in the pouring rain destined for a speed workout that was sure to be canceled due to torrential downpour. The faithful 5 were pleasantly surprised when the rain completely stopped just in time to get some serious lung burning, quad hurting, lightning paced sprint work done. Conditions: 68 …
#Dewsweeper Special
32 men entered a soggy gloom this morning at the #brickpile ready for a tag-team #convergence. Stilts and YHC prepared hard for a solid workout and the pax were happy to oblige. After a fast start at the initial COP and some running courtesy of a modified and hill-less Jacob’s Ladder, the pax split up …
#Amble Report: When you wish upon a star (or Tibata)
A gloomy and humid morning greeted 9 pax at the Owens Field track today. Most expected a typical Fountainhead sprintfest but YHC took the reins as a last minute (and fresh off vacation) substitute QIC and led the predetermined Tibata sprint circuit. Conditions: Hot and Muggy The Thang: Tibata Sprint Circuit Warm-up mile (4 laps) …
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#Amble Report: Fannie delivers new territory
8 pax entered the gloom of KBC parking lot prepared for another Friday of distance running. With Fannie at the helm for his maiden Q the runners got the mileage they expected but were surprised to learn they would soon descend on new ground. Breaking from the normal routine of running the Lakes of Katherine, …
#Snugglefest in the fox
20 Pax arrived at #SwampFox this morning expecting a soft, fresh-scented workout after hearing word of a possible #snugglefest. By the time the gloom cleared Snuggle’s maiden Q left everyone ready to depart promptly. The workout began innocently enough with a ~0.5 mile warm-up loop through Jackson Heights. The innocence quickly faded at the initial …
#Amble: The best of both worlds
14 pax (correction from earlier tweet) entered the gloom in the parking lot of Kathwood Baptist Church this morning with thoughts of a typical, easygoing Wednesday on their minds. Although ambitious thoughts of speed intervals were nixed courtesy of #KettleHell and #the300workout an aggressive course combining the best of both worlds (Lake Katherine and Jackson Heights) awaited. …
Odds or Evens? Didn't Matter
46 PAX occupied the #Brickpile AO for a post-gloom Saturday morning #convergence. The workout began with a leisurely warm-up lap around the school to shake off the soreness inflicted by Windmill and Alterboy on Thursday. After a brisk COP on the lower field the PAX were treated to a tour of some of Heathwood’s finest …