F3 Columbia Backblasts
Q-101 has slowly made its way around the AO’s here in the Midlands, and YHC finally got the opportunity to bring this refresher course home to the Woodshed. Have to say this particular running of Q-101 was particularly meaningful to YHC as co-founder and former AOQ for the Woodshed. Here’s what happened: Disclaimer Introduction to …
13 Pax #defycantorre and post at #TheBull. It was a wet one today, no doubt about it. So wet, I overheard one of the Pax say “if that rain would have kept up it would have been a slip and slide in the second stair tower.” YHC agrees. Great to have a number of first …
F3 Dads is coming to the Holy City. WHO: You and your 2.0s – boys and girls. If the kids can run, they can come! This is also a great opportunity to “headlock” men and introduce them to F3. WHAT: F3 Dads workouts are a kid-friendly way to jack up the heart rate, while spending …
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To paraphrase Thoreau…..Four Pax went to the woods because they wanted to run deliberately. Though lightly attended, the first ever trail version of The Wall was a good time. After waiting a few extra minutes for enough light to navigate by we headed to the trails. First up was the 4 mile mountain bike singletrack …
6 PAX posted at the mosquito infested Woodshed this morning to help celebrate YHC’s 35th birthday, although they did not realize it was a birthday party until the COP began. I remember many moons ago posting to the Woodshed for a HeeHaw Q, realizing that we were painfully celebrating his 35th birthday. It was a …
Some of these guys are fast and strong and likely could keep pace with about anyone – heck, they traversed the Mud Run with Dredd. The rest are busting their butts to get faster and stronger. But they all go back to the Oliver Gospel Mission at 9:30 and get back to the real workout. …
8 men threw off the #Fartsack to get after it at #Battle with Hustler and YHC. Many of the Battle regulars were Leaping this weekend. This may be the shortest BackBlast in Battle history, as we kept it simple, but hard. Conditions: mild and very humid The Thang: Disclaimer and brief COP by Pondo. SSH …
The Big Bang This day will forever be known in F3 history. The launch of 3 cities is a huge undertaking, and we of F3 North Augusta are proud to be a part of it. Let’s not stop here. Let’s truly make an F3 Nation! 36 post for an epic day of sweat and fun. …
Conditions: 68 and Foggy Disclaimer provided with an assignment to always plank for last man. Here’s the backdrop: A week ago Reefer our fearless leader and John Combs (head basketball coach @ Ridge View High) asked that I lead the boys trying out for his Varsity team in an “Old man workout”. Little did they …
Seven pax paid a visit to the mothership for the 7:00am workout. YHC thought it was a good time for the return of the Mean Acre – stations on four corners of the field at Dreher with a burpee station in the middle. Conditions: muggy, 70ish, mosquitos on the magnitude of what was seen during the …
12 Faithful PAX posted in the Mosquito filled Gloom of #Sandlot, for yet another great workout. Many still scratching at the mosquito bites, that were endured while rolling through the puddles on the soccer field during Binary’s Q on Tuesday. This morning’s workout would show no mercy on those PAX who decided to post. Disclaimer …
6 of Stumble’s faithful PAX came out in today’s drippy gloom. 96% humidity with 100% chance of mosquitos! Today we crossed the divide that is Garner’s Ferry and flew by #Legion AO on our way of tour of USC’s Medical School / VA campus. A nice 4 mile jaunt at a decent pace, staying together …
10 pax for #amble today. It’s the first Friday of the month–that means it’s time for a monthly timed 5k, followed by 2nd F #coffeeteria at Egg’s Up Grill. Great fitness and great fellowship, all before most people are even awake. That’s F3. Conditions: humid. Warm for November. The Thang: Standard 5k route from Dreher: …
10 Pax posted in the gloom to #GetBetter at #IronYard. YHC really enjoys Q’ing #IronYard…especially when inspiration is available for an unique workout. In watching the “game” last night between my beloved Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Ben-gals, it quickly became apparent that the Pax NEEDED a football inspired #beatdown while focusing on the different position …
Tomorrow (Sat. Nov 7) will see a special Trail edition of The Wall…..come one, come all and don’t be scured. What – 7 mile trail run. No more than 8:30 mile pace, no drop policy, no man left behind When – 6:30am Saturday, Nov 7 Where – Sesquicentennial State Park…..park at Polo Rd Park near …
Four miles in the misty gloom this morning for 17 pax. Sketch lays out a Friday route that few would describe as flat. The grumbles and mumbles didn’t deter the novice hills (think bunny slope) from remaining in the course. From Shandon Pres. down Woodrow to Burney, Right turn continue across Harden to Saluda, Right …
Seek and ye shall find; knock, and the door shall be opened unto to you… KJ Version – not the Kim Jung one, but the King James – although KJ did bring it with today’s Devo YHC, upon reflection of a Thunder Q pairing following Chaser, quipped that I’d bring the “spiritual” today. …
YHC was greeted with a warm and quite humid welcome. Over the years I have realized that things are just harder here. The workouts never disappoint, the PAX is always ready to work, even the blocks are tougher…probably due to being constantly water logged. Just walking across the field was good mud run prep. …
12 pax gathered at Hammer for yet another wet morning, but lucky for yours truly, it was still pretty warm. Inspired by 8-minute abs, the following ensued: Weather: 63 degrees, overcast The Thang 30 SSH in cadence Run to The Other Store 30 SSH in cadence 20 baby arm circles forward 20 baby arm circles …
4 PAX emerged from the #Fartsack this morning in search of a way to #GetBetter. Lingering in the darkness outside of Memorial Stadium was YHC, who eagerly took up CornStache on the offer to Q at one of F3 Columbia’s newest AO’s The PAX left it all in the parking lot this morning as they …
Six PAX arrived at #Score this morning ready to do work, and work was accomplished. YHC always enjoys the opportunity to Q at #Score, and today was no different. Conditions: 65 degrees The Thang: Disclaimer Warm-Up COP: -Imperial Walkers x 20 IC -Overhead Claps x 20 IC -SSH x 20 IC -Merkins x 15 OYO …
18 Pax braved the humidity and mosquitos on this lovely November morning. We headed to Berkeley and Adger to get in some much needed cardio work. Conditions – 67 and damp. The Thang: Exit parking lot and mosey over to the side field. COP SSH x 35 IC High Knees x 25 IC Merkins x …
Weather: It was 60 degrees, cloudy, and humid. Weather was perfect… for a swarm of mosquitos to attack. Pax handled it with grace and pushed through a demanding morning. COP SSH x 20 Through the tunnel x 20 Freddie Mercury x 20 LBACF x 20 LBACR x 20 Set 1 Run to 1st pole – …
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#Stumble PAX have spoken and requested a slightly longer mid-week run in an effort to get out of the 4-5 mile comfort zone. Plus, the #Stumble pace has improved significantly over the past year, allowing for additional mileage within the allotted time. As Q, and AOQ, YHC had the pleasure of kicking off this new …
14 PAX arrived at Sandlot for Round 2 of Binary as back to back Tuesday’s he’s Q’d. Last week was a fill in with this one being prescheduled. Binary planned to add some variety to our WO and definitely hit the core. We had 1 FNG, Suede, thanks to an EH from a friend over …
Almost 1 year ago, F3 Columbia conducted their first custom GORUCK Tough/Challenge and ever since men of F3 have been participating in GORUCK events from Lights to Heavies. Now, we have guys prepping for all of the above and even taking on HCL’s (Heavy, Challenge, Light) back-to-back-to-back. All that to say, F3 and GORCUK have …
6 PAX this morning for Ironyard at the Woodshed. I forgot my yogi mat this morning, which I hate because the grass was real wet and we had a ton of fire ants all around us. I also believe until we have a freeze each AOQ should supply bug spray. The mosquitoes where bad!! Weather: …
YHS led 12 other PAX on a 6 mile run through downtown Columbia, earlier this morning. We followed the same route that Drive-by came up with last Wednesday, except in reverse. His only criterion last week was to satisfy Cornstache’s request that it be no more than 6 turns, which, by the way, is helpful …
In order to push the #amble pax out of our comfort zone, YHC called the #southhollyloop route which we haven’t run in quite some time. The complete rout is just shy of 4.5 miles, if you cut the route short at Devine St. is comes in right around the 4-mile mark. YHC knew this, but …
Less than 2 weeks before go time for the nastiest Spartan Race in the Carolinas. The Beast at Winnsboro will show you what you are made of. 32 F3 men have signed up for the race but for some reason we are spread across 11 teams. Spartan has kindly consolidated us into one morning wave …
This Thang is sent in by BigTime and has been written and owned by OBC. F3 – Score – 11.3.15 Thang Warm up SSH 25 Squat 25 Arm Circles – forward & back 30 OH Clap 30 Monkey hump 15 Merkins 15 Mosey to bus shed Peoples chair 1:00 Boat – canoe 10 Merkins …
11 gathered at the Brickpile for slow and steady nothing fancy beat down by Sway. Condtions: 65 degrees, humid, damp, occaisional misty rain The Thang: COP: SSH x20, Imperial Walkers x20, Deep Squats x15, High Knees x20, LBC x20 “Follow Me” to brickpile – detour to correct jack rabbits. “Follow” means keep the leader’s pace. …
It is always an honor and a privilege to be asked to lead a workout at #Thunder. Since it’s inception it has been one of Columbia’s strongest workouts and closest groups. The leadership has been strong there since the beginning and the current regime is no exception. The more things change, the more they stay …
10 pax rose for Hammer on a not so rainy but wet Tuesday morning for a leg heavy, no cadence workout led by yours truly. Weather: 65 degrees, wet, overcast The Thang 30 SSH (the only in cadence of the day) Run to covered picnic tables 30 steps (15 each leg) 20 dips 30 Bulgarian …
Conditions: 67 (entirely too warm for November) and 90% humidity (ridiculous) Mosey to the front of Meadowfield school Warm Up: SSH x 25 Imperial Walkers x 25 Mountain Climbers x25 Windmill x25 Squats x25 Butt kicks x25 Carolina Dry Docks (Dye Drocks for PaperCut) x 15 (this may have been 20 or 25) Mosey to …
Conditions: 66%, humid and wet – could’ve been worse though. Warm-Up: Lap around Parking Lot SSH x 20 IC Merkins x 15 IC Squats x 15 IC LBCs x 20 OYO Mosey to Citadel Park Furman/ Coker: 7 burpees OYO, plank Wofford/ Coker: 7 burpees OYO, plank Wofford/ Converse: 7 burpees OYO, plank 3 Sets: Merkins x 25 …
The Thang Today 12 men gathered in the soggy gloom for a continued celebration of the new AOQ at Ramble. YHC was excited to bring the first installment of Ramble under new management. With the passing of the torch complete it was time for some pain. The tension was high as we departed SPC with …
6 PAX posted to #Legion this morning in the sloppy, skeeter-infested gloom. (YHC will leave a bottle of OFF in his car from now on.) With the #MonthlyMurph on the horizon, YHC chose to hurt the PAX in areas that wouldn’t hinder their chances of posting a better time during our monthly fitness test. Here’s …
The Thang: Mosey to the center of the field COP SSH x 25 IC Squat x 20 Merkin x 15 Flutter kick x 20 Little Baby Arm Circles Forward x 15 Little Baby Arm Circles Backwards x 15 Stairs -Run to the top of the bridge; burpees x 5 -Run to the bottom of both …
8 Pax posted this morning in the gloom and #GotBetter. Spartan training kicked up for some, and others were training for their newly agreed-to GORUCK event, but as always it was another tough morning at #TheBull. Conditions: 65 Degrees and 96% Humidity The Thang: #TheBull – Gather at the corner of Blossom and Bull Streets. Run to the …
6 PAX at The Brickpile. Great job by everybody this morning. I have to say Dusty and BlueGrass had the most Burpees for the workout. This workout is all about your name for sure. Conditions: 64 Degrees, Fog COP 20 SSH 4ct 15 Merkins 4ct 20 Mountian Climbers 4ct 15 Little Baby Arm Circles F/B …
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Maybe it was the fact that it was still dark, maybe it was the big road closed signs, maybe it was the rows of houses with no lights on and the doors open, maybe it was the truck on top of a bush, maybe it was the car with the windows completely fogged up, maybe …
Conditions: Cloudy, a little chilly, some dew on the ground, about 60 degrees. The Thang: YHC called his own number for Q and brought some help from Jack (o’lantern), in homage to Beads’ earlier pumpkinfest at #Thunder a few days ago. Mosey from in front of Dreher to parking lot at corner of Carlisle and …
As a student living on campus almost 20 years ago, YHC worked out at the Blatt…with #Ferns. Today, YHC worked out in the gloom with like-minded F3 men just trying to get better everyday. Thanks for the invite, Nikita. Conditions: 50 degrees, clear The Thang: Disclaimer Prayer Warm-up mosey around the field COP (all IC) …
11 PAX posted for a Halloween version of #Battle. Splinter requested cinder blocks for his portion. He rolled up and still a little miffed from last nights close loss. This generally means not good things for the PAX and he held serve this morning as usual. Additionally, all in attendance were warned about stepping up …
#Sawmill welcomed the pax from #Sandlot for a NE convergence as well as a guest post from Raleigh F3nation (Pergo). Disclaimer Warm up lap COP SSH x 50 IC Imperial Walkers x 20 IC Little Arm Circles x 15 ea way IC Chinooks x 15 ea way IC Flutter Kicks x 25 IC Split Straddle Hops …
Seven pax for #amble for the Heathwood #Zipper route. 4.5 miles of winding up and down the streets of Heathwood, and cutting back across Cassina Drive to complete the appearance of a zipper on GPS. Conditions: pleasant The Thang: Left onto Millwood left on Adger Right on Devereaux Right on Albion Left on Devine Left …
LOCATION: THE RESERVATION- Indian Land Elementary : 4137 Dobys Bridge Rd, Fort Mill, SC 29707 TIME : 0630 TO APPROX 1000 (depending on attendance) * *Please note that the course take approximately 8 to 10 minutes to complete. You may come anytime between 630 and 1000 to run and are not required to attend the entire event. Saturday 12/12/2015, will be …
YHC is a Huge fan of #Tanktopthursday. This is one #Thunder tradition that I hope stands the test of time. I think its no accident that we seem to get a spike in attendance on Thursdays. The title of this back blast is a tribute to one such tank. For more information see Boris. Conditions: …
Wow. 41 men came out to run a little 5K. I was/am blown away. Thinking about that number even now makes me tear up. I had thought about what I might say this morning for a long time. I was up at 4am, running through my mind what I would say. What these men have …
First, a couple housekeeping items: #Cobains to #Cola for clogging your feed, but I’ve got a big group coming down for the USC vs. Citadel game in a few weeks, and I need a bunch of tickets. I will buy in sets of 2 or 4+ and will pay whatever #pressprint. If you have extras, text me …
As the comment function has been disabled on the actual Mud Run backblast, which is fine (author’s discretion), I just wanted to provide a separate venue for those that have further comments to be able to make them, if they are so inclined. I don’t have any comments because I wasn’t there, but I support …
Nine strong men got a little better this AM. 56 degrees and clear. Warmup SSH IC x 25. Imperial Walkers IC x 25. Slingshots x 15 each direction. Move quickly with bell across parking lot. Rear Parking Lot Karaoke out and back. Jane Fondas with KB 10x each side. Ski Jumps on white lines x …
10 Pax posted in the gloom at #Stumble and #GotFaster. Solid group run this morning exploring some streets near the AO for the first time. Apparently Merlowe is an English poet or something (and a street in our neighborhood) but as far as YHC is concerned…any Friday workout is a success if there is #NoTossMerlowe. Conditions: …
THE THANG: FroYo Disclaimer… Mosey to warm up area directly behind school. 25 SSH; 20 Imperial Walkers; 15 Little Baby Arm Circles Forward then 15 LBAC Backwards; 10 Shoulder Presses Mosey to Circus and pair up. Run 5 laps alternating exercise amraps in between each lap with partner. 1. Big Boy Situps/Lap One; 2. LBC’s/Lap Two; 3. Squats/Lap Three; 4. Curb Calf Raises/Lap Four; …
4 brave men posted for YHC’s first foray into #Blitz. This was a special invite because YHC had the distinct honor of naming the Blitz AOQ when he first posted at #IronYard. It was a wild nameorama and the first version of his F3 name may not be fit to print, but YHC managed to …
10 Post for #stumble Wednesday on a balmy misty morning. YHC promised and stuck to a 8 minute mile where we ran a modified Chimney loop for 4.1 miles. Sorry to Kenny G who tried to join us for a bit but YHC modified it too much. Next time music man. Good group and run …
Dealer’s Choice Format Explanation/Moleskin Another Dealer’s Choice day at Hammer. 14 PAX came out and put in a tremendous amount of work in a short period of time. This one was extremely high intensity and no holds barred. Well, that is no holds barred minus Chaser getting his 100 burpees OYO call cut to 50 OYO for time considerations by YHC …
The Cottonmouth: Frozen Edition So YHC has some bad news, and then some really, really good news. First, the bad news: The Cottonmouth – Halloween Edition is a bust. Gone. No more. Cancelled. Eradicated. This means, do NOT show up for The Cottonmouth starting at Strut on November 7th. Or the 14th. Or anytime in 2015 for …
11 Faithful got it right this morning and posted at SwampFox for an old-school suckfest courtesy of YHC. Nothing elaborate, nothing hokey… just a good old fashioned Thang putting in some distance and some reps. Strong work, brothers. Conditions: Balmy… 62-ish degrees with the fog lifting The Thang: Quick SSH set of 25, 4Ct IC off …
14 PAX arrived at Sandlot for the VQ of Hamm. The man has made his strength and speed known at the AO and it was time for him to step up and lead us through a WO. Welcome back Kotter to Viagara as it was great having him back in the gloom! Hamm was prepped …
8 faithful ventured out and back down Kilbourne – down roads we haven’t run in a while, but roads we have served faithfully in these last weeks. Out of the parking lot to Millwood (R) to Princeton (R) to Devereaux (R) to Kilbourne (L). All the way down and I mean down Kilbnourne Hill to …
3 Pax gathered on what was a busy Blatt field as we shared the space with Army and Navy ROTC. Navy were dressed in Halloween costumes playing dodgeball. Pax were amused. Weather: 60 degrees, humid, and foggy. The Thang: COP: SSH x 20 Merkin x 15 Flutter kick x 30 Squat x 20 LBACF x …
7 PAX posted to #Legion to get their fill of DRP. YHC and Pondo had planned a #LegionLegit beatdown in the form of a joint-op, combining the PAX from #Woodshed and #Legion. Since #Legion starts 15 mins earlier, it gave us perfect time to get a little warmup on the way to #IndianMound, the site …
9 men shook off the fartsack threads and braved the rain to try out IronYard at its new Wednesday home. With the MudRun tucked away in the Archives, YHC stumbled upon a large amounts for “free/creativity time”. Perfect timing to piece together a creative challenge for the Pax. Since this was the first launch of the Wednesday Ironyard …
12 Pax showed up in the mist for a tour of Traitor’s favorite hills. Jacobs ladder was the flavor of the day and a lot of them. Conditions: 60’s, misting The Thang: Mosey to hill at Monroe and Harden Top of hill-15 mini dips Bottom of hill-15 freddie mercury rinse and repeat for 10 and …
The 4th Annual Joe Davis Memorial Resolution 10K/5K Run benefiting Keystone Substance Abuse Services is scheduled for Saturday January 9, 2016 at 8:00 AM starting at Walter Elisha Park in Fort Mill, SC. This family-focused/family-friendly event has special meaning to F3 because it is in honor of the brother of our own F3 Brother Rock …
This was our 2nd Joint Op. between the #LegitLegionnaires and the #TheWoodshedders. Always a good time. We had the pleasure of Rossenbagger joining us and he brought an FNG (Porter), who was quickly introduced to the meaning of “beatdown”. Conditions: Cool and Damp The Thang: WingBack ran his crew from Legion across Garner’s Ferry to …
It was F3Nation MudRun day, organized by The Woodshed’s very own Heist, so turn out at this workout was understandably low. 3 faithful pax posted for a brick carrying romp through the Hamptons with a brief tour of the Hampton Leas Nature Trail and the Gills Creek Flood Plain. Conditions: Cool The Thang: Run to …
Impromptu Q? Already had a #downPAINment in mind. 13 PAX arrive in the gloom on a wet and soggy morning at Sandlot. Uncertainty was there for who would Q this morning. Since Binary fartsacked last week on his Q this morning was perfect for him to step up and lead the PAX. Conditions – 53 …
Lockbox issued his VQ in grande style, the PAX did their best with mumble chatter to test his focus but he did not stumble. Great VQ Lockbox Mosey to Upper lot Side straddle hop (25 ic) Little baby arm circles (15 & 15 ic) Chinook (15 ic) Through the tunnel (15 ic) Monkey humper (15 …
14 pax showed up in the gloom for YHC’s maiden Q. T-claps to the Thunder guys who made the trip for my VQ and to the Swampfox guys who showed up in force despite the rainy forecast. All I can say is whenever YHC Qs from now on, fear the 36 count. And lots of …
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 …
Something to forward along to the Ms and family of the men of F3 nation: November 20 – Last day to submit pre-orders for regional or custom logo shirts to arrive before Christmas. View logos from all regions here and contact your local Gear Q if you need a new pre-order opened up for the …
The past few days have shined a light on the work that is done every Tuesday and Thursday at Hammer. Recent examples include Splinter, Turtle and Myrtle displaying excellent all around fitness at the Mud Run this past weekend bringing home the Busted Paw trophy to Columbia for the first time ever; Garnish placing 3rd …
Conditions: Cool and clear, app. 55 degrees The Thang: The pax of Stumble had much to celebrate. The first run for Beacon our new AO Q, the return of Holy Poker from Caribbean adventures, Skirt’s assault of Dollywood, and tales from those that had navigated various forms of CSAUP (Ray Tanner run, MudRun) over the …
Weather: 53 and misty The Thang: COP SSH x 20 IC Through the tunnel x 17 IC Squat x 30 Merkin x 15 IC LBACF x 15 IC LCACR x 15 IC Mosey to Sumter and up the hill; 20 merkins at the corner of Sumter and Wheat; Mosey to the top of Sumter, 20 …
8 pax showed to SPC this morning expecting a flat easy start to the week but YHC had other ideas. Today’s run totaled 4.5 miles with three Saluda Hill repeats. 3 was plenty. Good work by all. Nice work this morning. A great start to the week. Depart SPC down Woodrow. Take right on Burney. Continue …
The title for this Backblast came from OBC. While we were hurrying back to the Brickpile parking lot OBC said to me ” Sometime the simplest workouts are the hardest. To miss things up SCORE when on a tour of Healthwood. I probably broke all the SCORE rules this morning. We left Dreher, we did …
4 faithful gathered in the gloom for some fitness and fellowship at the Brickpile. Conditions: 57 degrees and sunny skies The Thang: SSH x 25 IC Imperial Walker x 20 IC LBAC – forwards and backwards x 15 each IC Squats x 20 IC Merkins x 10 IC Flutter kick x 25 IC Mosey to …
7 Pax posted this morning in the gloom. Much different weather this week at #TheBull, it almost couldn’t have been better. The Pax showed up and work was done. Conditions: 66 Degrees and #Ideal The Thang: #TheBull – Gather at the corner of Blossom and Bull Streets. Run to the top of the Bull Street hill …
With the Mud Rud and Ray Tanner 12K the following day, YHC decided to call a Friday taper run. 7 PAX defied the sack and made their way to the AO to find near perfect gloomy weather, and were treated to an on-site coffeteria (courtesy of Serena) following an easy 3 miles down Rockwood and …
Submitted on behalf of Love Bug: A new route for #amble this morning to included the up and down of Lee and the up of Saluda. Great route. 2 options – Shorter option: cut off and across Wheat St., Longer option: all the way up Saluda and cut across on Heyward. Conditions: 67, a bit …
Over 400 pax converged at the Leatherneck Course in Gaston, SC for the 2015 Fall Edition of the Super Bowl of F3 – THE LEGENDARY ULTIMATE CHALLENGE MUD RUN. This was a year of the “First”. The fact that this was YHC’s first EVER MudRun was completely overshadowed by much more worthy “First” acknowledgements. Thanks …
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Gentlemen, If you’ve ever tried to explain F3 to a friend, you know the frustration. We all know what it means to us, but a guy you work with or your brother in law sometimes can’t grasp the 2nd and 3rd Fs. It’s easy to describe a boot camp workout – and that’s what draws …
9 PAX emerged from the #Fartsack this morning not looking for the easy thing but seeking out the hard thing. Each Saturday at 7:00 AM at #Battle, the hard thing takes on a unique form. Each Saturday at 7:00 AM at #Battle, an opportunity like no other exists to be stretched mentally and physically. Each …
First – I’m not Beads. Sorry. No ninjas, earth-quakes or alien abductions will be mentioned in this backblast after this line. Again…sorry. (Editor’s note from Beads: I thought about embellishing but I barely have the strength in my arms to lift them above the keyboard). 7 PAX arrived for a beautifully cool and clear butt-kicking of block …
13 pax posted for a “warm” weather aerial assault from YHC. Disclaimer Mosey baseball field and gather in outfield COP SSH x 30 IC Chinooks x 20 IC LBC x 40 IC Dolly/Flutter x 10 IC BLIMPS 3 laps around baseball field with stop between each lap to regroup and wait on the 6 BOMBS …
7 Men warmed the Iron Yard one last time at DHS on a Wednesday gloom and got after it Pondo-style with lots of bell merkins. Conditions: a balmy 46 degrees The Thang: Warm Up with a lap around the parking lot. SSH, IW, Squats, Merkins all x 20 OYO KB Swings x 20, KBBBSitups x …
8 Men arrived in the gloom in an attempt to #PushtheRock Some did not seem very motivated to start the morning but once we got going, all gave great effort and got a little better today. Disclaimer and off we go! The Thang: Warm up lap around building w/ “10 burpees OYO” called randomly (3 …
Warm UP 2 laps around tennis courts Slight Stretching 50 SSHs(IC) Exercises 2x Burpee Broad Jump – Suicides (using tennis court lines) 50 SSHs (IC) 2x Bear Crawl Suicides (using tennis court lines) 50 SSHs (IC) 2x Bear Crawl Suicides 25 Overhead Clap (IC) 12/12 Lil Arm Circles (Front/Back) (IC) 25 Slow Squats 40 Arm …
The Backstory: (Location – F3 Corporate Offices, Management Meeting, October 12th) Jim: Thank you all for coming today. I’ve called this emergency meeting to address a request by the F3 Board of Directors to see what we can do about increasing profitability in our Thunder line of products. We’ve been hovering around the 20 unit mark …
A couple weeks back YHC got an email from Swampfox’s AOQ, asking if we could bring Q-101 to the pax. Since Swampfox use to be YHC’s home AO, the answer was a resounding yes. Scheduling issues pushed it back, but 10/22/15 was the agreed upon date. A lot has happened between that discussion and this …
9 post for the latest edition of Blitz- always helps with numbers when the Reynolds clan travels to an AO. Great to see Redeye make his second post of the week. Keep coming back and bring FNG’s with you! Good things happening at the Blitz- come see for yourself. Conditions- 50 and nice The Thang …
The nip in the air Tuesday caused some mumblechatter about a bonfire, so YHC thought he’d bring out some firewood to warm the Pax. As they say, “Chop your own wood and it will warm you twice.” Warmup: lap around the football field SSH 20 OYO Little Baby Arm Circles, forward 35 IC LBAC, reverse …
Weather: 50 degrees, cool and breezy The Thang: Mosey to the center of the field COP SSH x 25 IC Squat x 20 Little Baby Arm Circles Forward x 15 Little Baby Arm Circles Backwards x 15 Flutter kick x 20 Station 1 – Spurcuit Run to the top of the steps; 20 …
This was our 3rd running of our monthly fitness test at #TheShed. We made some tweaks after the first running and think we’ve got a winner, so we repeated it this time. Conditions: It was cold for October: 39 Degrees. The Thang:16 Brave Men took on the cold, hard Axe Disclaimer by Pondo. Brief explanation …
Leave Trenholm Plaza and turn right onto Converse Take Converse to Macgregor, cross Beltline Blvd and turn left up Belmont hill. Take Belmonst to Killbourne, turn around and head back to AO 2 laps around parking lot for 4.2 miles.
With the temperature around 40 degrees, 12 pax entered the chilly gloom. With a plan in mind, the YHC lead the pax around the Pile for a little field trip that would include several stops for Merkins and Squats along the way. Conditions: 40 degrees, chilly at the start The Thang: COP: High Knees x …
Many of my faithful followers were confused with the #Ramble route that I posted for today’s #jogitonout. Some saw a M, some saw a W, some even visualized an E. Huffystuffs even made the claim that it was some futuristic space colony on the forest moon of Endor. Needless to say it was a 3, …