The Thang COP SSH x 15 IC Plank Bell taps x 10 IC Toe Taps x 30 OYO…plank SloMo Merkins x 10 IC Around the World x 20 ea. direction…plank 5 x 5 KettleBell Ladder 15 KB swings…drop bell when done 15 KB swings, 15 goblet squats…drop bell when done 15 KB swings, 15 goblet …
It had been a while since YHC was able to make it back in the gloom, so I decided to sign up and Q to be sure and post. Like all my workouts of the past, there was no weinke and therefore the back blast is guaranteed 80% accuracy. Maybe a little later since the …
YHC quietly signed to Q today’s workout to mark the 7th year to the day that Turning Point was launched. Ironic that we had 7 posts for the occasion. Would more have posted if we publicized it… probably so, but I personally feel the things of greatness like our wonderful AO doesn’t need publicity or …
10 pax congregated at Turning Point this morning for a workout led by a so-called “troubadour”. Not sure what kind of troubadour YHC is, but I know I can’t sing or write music. Now leading a workout is something YHC can do, and although it has been what seems like ages since having the Q, …
1 minute warning Prayer Mosey in parking lot and circle up for roving COP SSH x 10 IC Mosey in parking lot and circle up for roving COP Through the Tunnel x 10 IC Mosey in parking lot and circle up for roving COP LBAC fwd/backward x 10ea IC Mosey towards back parking lot and …
YHC hasn’t posted in a few weeks and hasn’t posted regularly in months, so it made perfect sense take the Q this week. 15 posted, so they must have heard how easy it would be. Conditions: Muggy Prayer’ THE THANG Mosey to back parking lot and circle up for COP SSH x 15 IC Slow-mo …
A mediocre workout led by an overweight middle-aged has been.Read More »
With the Q sheet open this week, it was time that YHC got back in the saddle and started leading again. Upon pulling in to the parking lot at 5 min til, it felt like old time with only one car waiting. Thankfully, a few more cars rolled in just about the time we started. …
With YHC looking for the motivation to get back in the gloom, the Q spot opening up the night before was no accident. YHC used to Q workouts on a weekly basis, but as of late a post in the gloom has been rare. Did YHC still even have what it took to lead a …
There was talk in the Turning Point DM that maybe the pax couldn’t match the 16 that posted for the Kamikaze. Well, that theory ended up to be true as only 11 pax were up for a light workout with YHC at #ThePoint. Work was done, Elvis arrived, and then Elvis came back with a …
19 pax arrived at Turning Point and was told they were getting an easy workout from YHC. Unfortunately our bricks had been locked up, so YHC had to change plans and Q off the cuff. Who am I kidding, if you’ve been to one of YHC’s workouts you may know that they are all off …
7 faithful pax beat the fartsack and made their way out into the cold wet weather to visit with YHC at Turning Point. As it typically goes, YHC was shooting from the hip, so there was no problem ensuring a fairly dry workout. Don’t be mistaken, work was done and pax got better this morning. …
Cold, wet morning tests the daily dose of DRP at Turning PointRead More »
10 pax posted the chilly, wet gloom to be there for their brothers. Accountability is tough on mornings like this one, but the pax of Turning Point never cease to amaze me pulling double digits. We worked out hard, but worked out smart keeping as dry as possible in the cold, wet conditions. COP SSH …
16 pax posted on Thursday, August 16th for a workout with YHC. It has been a busy few weeks and, though prepping for a Q is no work for YHC, writing the BB is a whole different story. Work was done, fun was had, and YHC may have been called an a$$hole and peckerhead,both of …
June 10th marks the 4 year anniversary of the launch of Turning Point. With it being a Sunday, we decided to surround the date with 2 important celebrations. 4 years of TP today and 4 years of the Kamikaze on Tuesday. T-claps to The Arena for converging with us on this special occasion. 27 pax …
8 faithful pax opted to forego the Gauntlet today and post at their home AO of Turning Point…mistake. YHC had the Q and planned on delivering a beat down that would work each pax head to toe. It went a little something like this… Disclaimer & Prayer THE THANG Warm-up mosey around parking lot with …
No regrets for posting Turning Point instead of the Gauntlet todayRead More »
14 pax posted Turning Point this morning. YHC thought they posted for a good Treadmill beat down, but come to find out, they only showed up for a Mrs. Says’ cookie. Truthfully speaking, the cookie was much more rewarding for beating the fartsack. The least YHC could do was help the pax burn enough calories …
Mrs. Says’ Cookies – Known to make a grown man cry!Read More »
YHC had thought very long and hard about calling the bullpen for this morning’s Q. Head cold/cough and 20 degree weather does not mix well, but YHC needed to post. 11 pax posted the sub-freezing temps to post for their brothers and hold one another accountable. Conditions: Colder than cold THE THANG Disclaimer and Prayer …
Not the brightest idea, but YHC needed to post this morning.Read More »
11 pax posted Turning Point this morning, some thinking they were getting a Tattoo beat down as the schedule announced on Twitter. Unfortunately, our brother Tattoo had to be out of town due to his father passing away after some very recent health struggles. Three pax stepped up and agreed to take the Q, because …
We push one another physically and lift one another spirituallyRead More »
16 pax posts Turning Point this morning, not because they needed a good workout, but because they wanted to be present and accountable for their brothers and hold them accountable as well. That’s what this thing we call F3 is all about. YHC appreciates the 15 other men that posted with him this morning more …
If you can’t post for yourself, post for your brother.Read More »
YHC put out a challenge that if F3 Lexington beats its attendance record AND Turning Point topped that list, he would HC for the 2018 P200. Well, the attendance record wasn’t broken, but the brothers of TP came through and topped the list. Of course, that has become the norm these days. It was good …
A few weeks ago, after a little Twitter war with the Crypt shovel flag and some instigation from No Help, YHC realized that it had been quite some time since he has Q’ed at Crypt. I promptly placed my name of the Q sheet and told them to save the date – Sept. 7th. Well, …
Where are all those hardcore pax I hear about at Crypt???Read More »
After a conversation with my brother, Bulldog, YHC figured it was time to pay a long overdue visit to the original Lexington AO, Graveyard. There was a lot of talk of bear crawls the day before and for some reason the number seemed a little low on this humid morning. With a lot going one …
29 faithful includeing 12 pax and 17 2.0s posted Turning Point this morning for our 2nd edition of First Friday Fathers. YHC had the Q and it was a pleasure as this is one of my favorite workouts. As you can see in the picture above, things got a little crazy. Great group of pax …
(Written by and posted for BOO!!) When an old fat guy gets called to lead, he needs some motivation. So, what better medicine than a trip back to his teenage years when he rocked a mullet and a Def Leppard Union Jack muscle shirt. Well, the mullet is long gone but the shirt lives on. …
(Posted for Huckleberry) A lucky 13 faithful pax arose from the fartsack and entered the Monday morning gloom to post Crusade for a Huckleberry VQ. Once the route was announced and included Whiteford hills and that mountain climb up Old Cherokee, the pax were thinking they weren’t so lucky. This is how it went… Conditions: …
10 pax posted Turning Point this morning only to find YHC at the Q, like old times. You see the Q slot was empy and YHC has had a lot of practice filling in as necessary. May have even had a few flashbacks, except this time the company of 9 other pax joined YHC. The best …
18 pax rolled out of the #fartsack this morning and into the gloom to join YHC in celebrating one year at Turning Point. As I was planning the THANG for this post, I thought maybe it needed to be something big, something different. Then I realized “that’s not Turning Point”, we just need a good …
Turning Point’s 1 Year Anniversary – Tclaps To The PaxRead More »
On Saturday, YHC decided to take a return trip to Boneyard for a guest Q. Say Whay?! had been on me about a return, and this Saturday was, my brother, Muggy Tape’s 1 year anniversary Q at Crypt, so it was good timing. I am honored that my friend MT decided to join the F3 …
(Written by and humbly posted for Turnbuckle) YHC needed to make up for a bad Q at the Hollow so why not go back and repeat some H.U.M.P.S. It worked the first time so let’s roll it out again. Great work by the men on a very humid and gnat friendly morning. Conditions: 66 and …
(Written by and humbly posted for Knozit – who brought his “A-game” to TP) 14 Pax rose from the Fartsack to take on YHC’s 1st Q at Turning Point. YHC wanted to provide the pax with a tough workout. Great effort by all! Welcome Trey Craft “Filet O’ Fish”! Weather: 70 Degrees under muggy skies. …
(written by and posted for Shank) 7 PAX, including YHC, posted in the Turning Point gloom with clear eyes and sound hearts; hungry for a heaping helping of Sux. YHC bumbled and stumbled, with frequent deep breaths, but completed his Q with brothers appearing sufficiently winded and wet. (Note to self: LBC’s, cadence, and …
17 pax (including one FNG and one 2.0) defeated the #fartsack and posted Turning Point this morning for an assorted Q from YHC. Little of this, lot of that and BAM!, a beat down ensues. 2 pax posted for a 6am workout, but decided not to hang around when no one else showed. T-claps to all …
The Thang Only one other pax braved the elements and joined me at SnakePit on Saturday morning, so just ask HoneyBun, he knows The Thang, he posted and he conquered it. There is no “give up” in that brother! SnakePit is a great AO! I lived in the White Knoll area for 11 years and …
12 pax defeated the #fartsack this AM and posted Turning Point for what YHC promised to be a little MudRun prep for next weekend. For those not partaking in the MudRun, it was just a good ole fashion beat down. The men of Turning Point continue to amaze me with their will to push themselves …
(written by and honorably posted for his honor, Judge @WapnerF3) 18 PAX entered the gloom not knowing what to expect from YHC on his VQ. Would there be merkins? Would we run? Would we do counts of 20 deep breaths for 45 minutes straignt? What’s with those kiddie pools lined up along the building, and …
All Rise…the Honorable Judge @WapnerF3 presiding!Read More »
With a few regulars out recovering, 11 (nope, make that 12 with CandyStripe squealing in on 2 wheels) pax managed to unass the fartsack and post what was promised the night prior to be a challenge for all. YHC had a few new things mixed with some old in store for the pax. Conditions: 49° with clear …
(Written by and humbly posted for Shake-n-Bake) When the Q’s alarm clock went off early Saturday morning, he peeked out the window only to see the pouring rain. He thought to himself, I’ll drive up to the Turning Point AO, no one will show, and I’ll head back home. Much to the Q’s delight, 14 Pax …
9 pax strolled into the early gloom only to find YHC’s truck and no YHC. As soon as YHC showed, questions and accusations of coupons ensued. A promise was made to the pax that due to the warmer conditions, they may just break a sweat in this workout…no coupons necessary. Conditions: 60° and breezy Disclaimer and prayer …
YHC paid a visit to Graveyard this AM to celebrate his 1 year F3 anniversary and share with the pax a little of what he has learned. YHC was also humbled and pleased that 28 pax had decided to celebrate with him. Hopefully the pax was able to get in a good workout and break a …
1 Year of Pain, Growth & Greatness…Blessed To Be A Part Of It AllRead More »
Well, due to Quisenberry being “on the mend” the Kamikaze had to be postponed. What better substitute than a VQ that is STILL SMOKIN’. With a little nudging (it didn’t take much) from fellow pax, Cheech jumped up and took the lead! Though this seemed like a last minute decision, it was evident that the …
(Written by and respectfully posted for Hanging Chad) YHC has only visited Turning Point a few times and always wondered by the pax always confined themselves to an elementary school campus when there’s a whole world to see. I get the pax at Shawshank need to be confined because of what they represent and that Graveyard …
14 pax broke free of the warm fartsack today, choked down the blue pill and braved the cold sub-freezing temperatures at Turning Point this morning. YHC had the Q and figured what better way to warm up than breaking out of opening prayer with burpees on the spot. At about that point the sounds of …
What better way to melt the cold than Dauntless Dive BombersRead More »
25 faithful pax posted in the gloom at Shawshank this morning, some wondering if Treadmill would be a fartsacking Q after @F3Shawshank gave him a “no respect” shout out. Well gentlemen, I hope this morning didn’t feel like a fartsack. And I think y’all need to bear crawl everytime you cross that bridge. Disclaimer and …
For those not invited to the party at SnakePit, there was the option of Boneyard. 8 pax decided to take that option for various reasons. Okay, we were all invited, but due to time, travel, and other conflicts just couldn’t make to join the majority of our brothers. Doesn’t mean we couldn’t get in a …
(Written by & posted for Muggy Tape – FYI…his sophomore QIC was NO JOKE!) 16 Brave pax answered the challenge of “The BEAST” as only F3 can, they crushed it! YHC was introduced to “The BEAST” a few weeks back by brother Mayhem. Thank you sir. YHC felt it only proper to pass it on. …
5 pax out of the 25 total for the 2 AOs decided to follow YHC for a no running core beat down this morning at the Boneyard, a few maybe thinking they were eluding the suck by opting out of a No Help led Crypt. Wait a man named after a boring running contraption is …
17 pax eased into the frozen tundra of Turning Point this morning. Who would have thunk that the number of pax would ever exceed the temperature at Turning Point? Either it’s way too cold or Turning Point is catching on. I prefer to go with the latter. YHC figured what better way to beat the sub-freezing …
Polar Bear Crawls and Burpees at sub-freezing Turning PointRead More »
Disclaimer and Prayer THE THANG Mosey to the black top COP SSH x 20 IC Flutter Kicks x 20 IC SSH x 15 IC Flutter Kicks X 15 IC SSH x 10 IC Flutter Kicks x 10 IC Mosey to hillside of the field Burp & Merk 10x Pyramid Load the Ark (via the hill) Bear …
(written by and posted for Weekend Special) 9 motivated PAX posted on a cool, damp morning to receive the much anticipated Weekend Special SOLOVQ. Treadmill, fresh off of his Best Attendance Award ironically arrived fashionably late. There was much mumble chatter throughout the morning amongst the tight knit group. Some seemed in awe of the …
5 of Turning Point’s faithful regulars posted this AM ready for a PT test and a little pain. YHC had the QIC and had other post PT test plans in deciding to give them a little challenge. The #mumblechatter was present, the motivation was prevalent, and the SUCK was out of control. The PAX took …
Bear Crawls or Blocks on a Stick – Pick your poisonRead More »
On Saturday, 2 pax showed up for a good ole fashion beatdown at Turning Point. What ensued after the opening prayer is a workout not to be forgotten. If you didn’t post, sorry you missed it. If you want to know how hard it was…ask Wapner, he knows. Tclaps to Wapner for the effort put …
19 pax posted Graveyard this morning for a semi-convergence of sorts due to the rest of our brothers enduring and conquering the GoRuck Challenge last night. Much respect for all of them as they represented F3 well and proved to be some serious badasses! Upon arrival the pax found a frozen Graveyard with the temp …
Well, 2 pax unearthed the fartsack and entered the sub-freezing gloom at Anchor to post for a kettlebell beatdown. I would like to think that the pax showed due to their determination and enthusiasm, but the truth is one had the QIC and other had the Shovel Flag making them both feel obligated to post. …
6 pax defeated the warm fartsack braved the blustery cold winds at Turning Point. It started out cold, but warmed up quickly as the pax took on a plankfest, hill, and pyramid of pain. Disclaimer and prayer – YHC kept it short and sweet due to sounds of teeth chattering. Mosey to the front of …
The bricks would feel heavier if I could feel my hands!!!Read More »
5 pax posted Turning Point with no idea who might by at the Q as it was a big blank spot on the spreadsheet. After 3 mornings in the #fartsack, YHC was looking forward to greeting them with an impromptu party. For those wondering, that is an off the cuff wienkeless workout with zero pre-planning. …
(Written by and posted for Nail Pop) 5 PAX posted for an inaugural #Blockparty in the gloom. Thanks to our brother Treadmill for picking them up from Home Depot where our brother JJ runs the show. Gotta support our brothers whenever possible. Weather: Very pleasant 43 and clear. Did I mention the stars were shining …
Nail Pop host an Inaugural BLOCK PARTY at Turning PointRead More »
Well this morning was a convergence in Lexington and the pax only had two choices. Regular bootcamp at Graveyard with No Help at the Q, which guaranteed a mass of running, or Boneyard (the runless AO) with Treadmill at the lead. What’s that you say, a Treadmill without running? How’s that occur? Well, that’s just …
3 faithful pax entered the gloom at #Anchor this morning only to find a substitute Q as Malfunction Junction called YHC in from the bullpen in order to rest his ailing back in preparation for the Go Ruck. Weather: 48 with a refreshing lake wind THE THANG COP SSH x 15 IC Imperial Walker x 15 IC …
(BB written by and posted for Nail Pop. Formerly “The Apologtic Q” now known as “The Ninja Q”. 6 FAITHFUL PAX posted for a #Weinkeless Q in the gloom and braved the rain, wind, and snowflakes. Say What and Meatball actually arrived at the last minute from River Bluff. Not sure if it was lightening …
The Ninja Q Arrives at #TurningPoint and Brings His Throwing Snowflakes With HimRead More »
4 pax posted Turning Point this morning for a challenge from YHC the day prior on Twitter. What ensued was a beatdown full of bricks, ladders, bearcrawls, burpees, and of course, dive bombers. The pax was strong and took the challenge by storm. It was a tall glass of SUCK, but the pax slugged it …
4 faithful pax posted the most scenic AO in the Midlands to take on a Treadmill led kettlebell workout. The gloom was perfect with a brisk wind blowing off of the water, but one pax member was not so refreshed. In fact, to other three spent the entire workout wondering when their brother might splash …
If there is one thing I have come the know with F3, it is the brotherhood that has developed. YHC had the Q at Turning Point, but needed an earlier start due to family obligations. My brother Blue Screen came through for me and we pulled the Ole’ Switcheroo. Those that may have been expecting …
2 pax braved the grounds of Turning Point on Thursday morning for a workout in the gloom. YHC had the Q and learned 2 positives from the workout. 2nd F is great with only 2 pax. You really get a chance to get to know a brother and I must say Higgins is an AWESOME …
Where 2 are gathered, an official post and workout can occurRead More »
7 pax braved the grounds of Turning Point on Saturday not sure what to expect. What they found was a litte COP, blocks, and wow loading the ark via The Hill. Good 1st and 2nd F was found as the #mumblechatter was good and the pax encouraged one another. Conditions: A perfect 63 degrees THE …
Posted for THE CLOSER 6 pax posted Turning Point on Saturday to find The Closer waiting for another shutout! The Conditions: 65 degrees, high humidity, nice breeze. Disclaimer Mosey to the front of the school for COP: 20 Windmills (IC) 20 LBC (IC) 20 TTL (IC) Mosey to the two foot concrete wall: 20 box …
5 pax posted Turning Point in the gloom this morning ready to show improvement on the monthly PT test. What they did not expect was to be tested by a PT. Everyone seems to associate PT with pain, so YHC has embraced that and learned to live up to the reputation. In the end, the …
Written by and posted for Nail Pop 12 posted Turning Point for a full body workout or at least that’s how YHC’s body feels. Condition: Muggy and Sweaty Disclaimer & BOM: Prayer by Nail Pop for the workout and thankful for our freedom to do what we do each and every day. The Thang Mosey …
A VQ That Proved To Be #WALKERSTRONG From “The Apologetic Q”Read More »
On a day in history that all Americans remember, TDY took the QIC among 7 pax that posted at Turning Point and gave them a painfest to remember. The Shovel Flag was lit up in the gloom and the pax took a moment to remember those who sacrificed. At the end of the post, The …
19 pax rolled into Crypt this AM not knowing who might be the Q. For YHC it felt like a homecoming. There were a lot of familiar faces and a lot of new ones for YHC. Regardless they were all brothers! YHC threw the book at them and they conquered everything I had. Great group …
6 pax sailed into Anchor for a workout with the bell. No one accepted the invite, via Twitter, from YHC to double down and run the dam before we Anchored Down. Then again, they didn’t ask to “Ladder Up” either! Mumblechatter was low, but spirits were high. YHC hopes every pax left feeling as if they got their money’s worth …
Written by CANDYSTRIPE 10 pax at Turning Point this AM for YHC Boot Camp VQ. Fooseball was the underlying theme with great effort from Tha PAX. proof that not all TP workouts involve repeated elevation changes. Mumble chatter was moderate today or was I just to gassed to hear it? Big Thanks to all the PAX that posted today …
Candystripe brings a pigskin and his Sack of Love to his VQRead More »
6 pax at Turning Point this AM for a Brick laden workout to include a brick ladder and burpees with bricks. The pax was quiet, the workout was not. A great effort this AM from all six who braved what Turning Point had to offer. THE THANG Traveling COP Parking lot SSH x 20 IC …
What sucks more than burpees? Burpees with Bricks!Read More »
11 pax showed at Turning Point on Saturday to take the the VQ of the the normally quiet pax they call TDY. Little did they know, he could bring the noise and pain with a VQ workout to remember. Hills were present, bricks were plenty, and the pax was smoked when it was all through. …
The typically quiet TDY brings the noise at Turning PointRead More »
1 pax rolled into Turning Point this AM with the anticipation of doing away with the virtual ShovelFlag that has been used for weeks and finally planting the “real deal” that was decked out in Battleship Gray as if it came straight from battle at the Midway atoll. YHC had the Q and seemed to be …
Turning Point displays the true definition of “You Against You”Read More »
A tweet went out about 10:58pm on Wednesday night warning the pax about posting at Turning Point on Thursday. 5 faithful pax either ignored or failed to see the tweet and posted to brave the DauntlessDiveBombers and everything else that YHC had to offer. The second F was strong with such a small group and …
11 faithful pax arrived at Turning Point anxiously awaiting the VQ of the pax member they call Merkin. The man runs to and from his AO each morning, so running was a given, but the pax had no idea that the man named for his detestation of merkins would bring a merkin filled thang! Took …
Merkin Mayhem Workout – And the man said he hated merkins!Read More »