F3 Lake Murray Backblasts
The pax have spoken. After several trial runs from a few of the Graveyard faithful, it’s time to launch The Reaper. Tclaps to those Graveyard men who punished themselves to create this specialty AO. The Reaper is F3LakeMurray’s 12th AO. Where: RBHS – Park at Graveyard entrance. When: Every Friday, 5:30am-6:15am. Launch date is Friday, …
(written by Meatball) 30 pax including 1 FNG (Welcome Dirty Law) gathered in the gloom at Shawshank for Meatball’s VQ. Mumblechatter was low but brickwork was plentiful. Conditions: 70 degrees The Thang: Disclaimer Prayer Mosey over to soccer field #10 COP: SSH – 25 IC TTT – 15 IC Merkin – 15 IC Mountain Climbers …
14 Pax posted at Speed Trap today to play with our new tires that I found in the woods. Everyone acted like they had no idea where the tires came from but they were sitting in the woods forever. I think they were just hoping no one would ever pull them out and use them. …
Three faithful pax denied the tempting Monday morning fartsack and were greeted with the coolest and least humid temperatures we have seen in a while. With the scheduled Q unable to attend we made the executive decision to take on the parking lot and hills of nearby Kroger. Conditions: Perfect The Thang: Turn R on …
37 pax thought they were in high school again with a VQ “football camp workout” from Coppertone and EOB this morning. Both men kept us entertained while working us to #GetBetter #Better As a lifelong Gamecock, it killed YHC to put this backblast together for two Tigers. But, hey, it was their VQ and somebody …
14 faithful gathered once again at the corner of Bull and Blossom to test their mettle in the Monday morning gloom. This particular Monday, the weather that greeted the pax was a reprieve from the regular heat and humidity of the Columbia summer which we have grown accustomed to. It was this background that set …
89 Pax posted at #Crypt for a light-on-the-legs convergence. Some came because #Crypt is home, others because it was a Lexington Convergence, still others because it was the 1st half of a double-down w/ the inaugural Stomp the Swamp 5k immediately following. All were toast by the end of the hour. Conditions: 80 & 80% …
As an internal medicine doctor, I love to see all of the F3 Pax doing what is right for their health. At the end of the day there are very few reasons not to exercise. I frequently have to beg my patients to walk 30 minutes three times a week. Through my experience with F3 …
Conditions: 84 and 120% Humidity The Thang: 15 Pax unarsed themselves from the fartsack this morning to get better and be better. Little did they know that the Trifecta of corrupt Q’s had planned out some serious pain. COP – Baseball Field (Zamboni starts it off) 25 (IC) imperial walkers for Walker 25 (IC) windmills …
Here’s who we honor: Michael Patrick “Murph” Murphy (May 7, 1976 – June 28, 2005) was a United States Navy SEAL officer who was awarded the U.S. military’s highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the War in Afghanistan. He was also the first member of the U.S. Navy to receive the award since the Vietnam War. His other posthumous awards …
Moleskin: 15 PAX took a 4.5 mile stride and uncovered several new additions to the Lexington Area. There is now a Frank’s Car Wash, Hardee’s, Bi-Lo, Stephano’s and a Rush’s ( I think it is a hamburger joint). Yellow Cake was especially impressed. conditions – 72 and muggy The Thang: Take 378 from Lowes into …
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A record number 30 pax posted at Crypt today for a Mud Run themed workout. Mumblechatter was plentiful, and YHC was accused more than once of Qing and #Stride workout. But as always the spirit of the pax was strong and all left #Crypt a better version of themselves. Conditions: About Normal The …
35 Pax showed up for the 1,000 rep/ice bucket challenge at Graveyard. No FNGs and Disclaimer The Pax were led to the practice field where they each found their own concrete block and brick to become friends with for the next 45 minutes. The 1,000 rep challenge was designed to pay respect to Individuals diagnosed …
Conditions: 74 degrees & 90% humidty The Thang 14 faithful pax ventured into the gloom of Strut for the monthly test of their physical fitness to gauge their improvements. YHC thought there were a couple of FNG’s only to remember Nikta & Uno are old timers, who hadn’t visited Seven Oaks Park in while, glad …
The time has again come upon us for the monthly PT testRead More »
After YHC’s Disney themed VQ, there was question about his willingness to Q again so soon. Was this an opportunity for more vacationed themed Q’s; a trip around Dollywood, or the sites of the Outer Banks? All of that was put aside when YHC told the pax in attendance (41, a record for depot) …
After much thought and deliberation, the pax have spoken…#SnakePit was born today. “Why’d it have to be snakes?” This question was asked by Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark. The answer here is snakes are known to slither around the campus of WKHS. They’re friendly and tiny, though. Don’t be afraid to post. …
Conditions: 72F and 78% Humidity. Intro and disclaimer. No FNGs today. Warmups: 30 (IC) LITTLE ARM CIRCLES (15 each direction) 30 (IC) IMPERIAL WALKERS FOR WALKER 30 (IC) LBC 30 (IC) CAROLINA DRY DOCKS MOSEY TO BLOCKS. OVERHEAD CARRY BLOCKS TO BASE OF POISON IVY HILL. 20-15-10-5 COUNTDOWN. SPRINT W/ BLOCKS BETWEEN STATIONS. OYO SQUATS W/ BRICKS @ BASE OF HILL. OYO SPRINT TO TOP. …
Conditions: 11 pax swam into the muggy gloom this morning for an all over the park good time with cinder blocks led by YHC. There was very little mumble chatter this morning, not sure if it was the humid air making it hard to breathe or the pax trying to figure out how to take …
Swimming with Cinder Blocks and a Bear. Bad Idea?Read More »
By the end of almost 6.5 miles, the pax had built up quite a sweat. Conditions: Warm with a chance of humidity. You know, Columbia in the summer. The Thang: In order to vary the training work outs to as best simulate conditions on the BRR as possible (of course nothing here will compare), YHC …
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 …
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Conditions: 84 and muggy The Thang: after news broke on Twitter that the route today would be the relatively flat out and back on St. Andrews Rd, the crowd started pouring into RIPBB at 5:15. Many Pax that have not been to Swagger in a while graced us with their presence this morning. Twenty minutes …
22 PAX returned to the scene of the crime after starting at Lowe’s for a stroll down memory lane for YHC. Everyone was asked to remember the license plate of any red truck they see along YHC’s most memorable route – to date. Luckily there were no major incidents to report (because I was asked …
9 PAX entered into the Lake Murray gloom to post at Anchor this morning for a HI-OCTANE WO. You know what happens when you stomp the gas?? You get smoked! CONDITIONS: 70 Degrees – Nice DISCLAIMER: YHC THE THANG: MOSEY TO AREA OF PAIN (LITERALLY – FIRE ANTS) FOR COP COP: 30 SSH 20 WINDMILLS …
CONDITIONS: 75 degrees Is it possible?? An AO w/ no untimely sprinklers, no black pellets, no man eating weeds AND a Stairway of Pain (roughly 85 stairs)? F3 Lake Murray’s 1st new AO, name tbd, welcomed 29 PAX including 6 FNG’s to its inaugural beatdown. YHC is truly humbled to have this opportunity to witness …
Shawshank had 22 PAX including 3 FNGs post for a little PT Test and some field work at the old ball park. YHC heard some mumble chatter today due to the fact we started our work out with the PT Test. Some of us were there Saturday to witness a Chaser led workout that …
A Little Chicken Fried Whine with A Blast of Bear CrawlRead More »
36 PAX rolled into the gloom this morning to for their monthly PT test and some Phonebooth-induced pain. Cinder blocks, pull-ups, and high reps always means that two days of soreness are forthcoming. Brother Sway even stopped by to witness another problematic workout at Depot, especially as we pick up two more FNGs (Prime Time …
You mean I have to do a PT test and a Phonebooth workout?!Read More »
21 Pax Post to Crypt for a PT Test – Brick Fest. It has been a while since YHC posted for Crypt and there were a lot of familiar faces and a lot of new faces. As it seem we do every time YHC Qs we stared off with a PT Test. A lot of …
13 pax braved the gloom this morning for a PT test . After the PT test we unloaded about 40 bricks from Mungo’s SUV and hauled them to the blockpile. Little did the pax know that the bricks were foreshadowing what was to come. It was apparent that most of the pax have not picked …
The 42nd Annual Governor’s Cup Road Race is quickly approaching and its time to join in the fun and challenge yourselves to #getbetter as F3 Nation makes it second annual trip downtown for the half-marathon and 8k races. This event travels through downtown Columbia, through some scenic neighborhoods and the USC Campus for the final uphill …
Robber here, posting this prebast on FOG’s behalf: From FOG: The 2nd annual Hurricane hike is a response to the memory of Hurricane Hugo. During SC’s disaster response, the SCSG was used to provide essential aid to the citizens. The average weight of guard member’s packs was approximately 45 lbs. Hence, the creation of the …
9 Pax enjoyed a slight breeze as the VSF was planted in the #gloom @ Turning Point. Some things were known about this morning (1st posting since back-to-school, monthly PT test) while others were surprises (bear crawl ladder, plank-o-rama). Excellent work put in by all the Pax today. Turning Point is always a good place …
8 PAX posted Saturday morning for a Fiji led full-body beatdown. Fiji may be the War Daddy but you certainly wouldn’t know it when you watch him work. This Q brings the pain and puts the pax to shame, yet encourages them to press on. Fiji — untouched. The THANG COP Arm Circles 15 IC …
Conditions:68 and just slightly humid 8 Pax gathered at RIPBB to discuss their weekend activities, what races they were signing up for, and who was going to be the Q today. After everyone assumed it would be Napalm, he took that as a challenge. Before we knew it we were wishing we were back in …
11 Pax posted in the early morning gloom for a Flapper-like Q minus Flapper. YHC took the Q this morning and led the pax on the hilly portions of the Stomp the Swamp 5K route. Conditions: 75° and 75%RH The Thang: Hang a left out of the football stadium entrance towards the tennis courts and …
The Marine Corp ROTC of USC did not show up for the beat down this morning, but F3 sure did and strong at that. 16 came out to tame The Bull this morning. The PAX came out very strong and even before the USC students decided to get out of bed. The Bull could not …
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This document will be updated with the newest information about the F3 Columbia GORUCK Custom Challenge – Friday, November 21, 2014. Related Posts Columbia & Lake Murray GORUCK Simulation Preblast GORUCK Gear Night Preblast F3 Columbia GORUCK Forum Original Pre Blast SC State Guard Hurricane Hike 10k/Ruck Preblast The HC Roster What Next First, if you …
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20 posted at #Shawshank, including one FNG and one brave 12 year old 2.0 FNG, for a guest Q brought over from the motherland (Columbia) by YHC. The vast AO proved the perfect venue for a nice game of Chase on #Dufresne’sWay… Conditions: 72 and VERY humid. THE THANG: Mosey out to the soccer field …
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20 PAX (w/ 2 FNGs) entered gloom expecting to see Pothole and his army of pain, but were surprised and somewhat disappointed to be destroyed by NB and his circuit-o-rama. DISCLAIMER – NB THE THANG Jog to the Basketball Court COP SSH x 30 IC Mountain Climbers x 20 IC Imperial Walkers x 30 IC …
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 »
Conditions: 85 degrees with a strong wind of service to others The Thang: Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter provides a safe and nurturing environment for abused and neglected children and unaccompanied teens, offering them a broad range of services concentrating on personal healing and development. The shelter is open 24 hours each day of the year and …
19 Pax showed up for a loop around RBHS today with several stops for some fun. With a birthday looming, YHC decided to push the limits this morning and give the Pax a little more than they bargained for to see if his old frame could hold up to the abuse. Stopping by the Tennis …
Conditions: 68 degrees and relatively cool The Thang: 22 minutes out and back through the hills of Archer Lane. Moleskin: YHC pulled up to see Napalm dressed in jeans and a collared shirt. My first thought was, “wow that’s gonna be uncomfortable to run in”. Napalm headed off for a morning with his 2.0 and …
14 faithful men pried their fartsacks off their backs not knowing they were coming to a picnic. Normally, picnics involve good food, relaxation, and laughing with friends, but today it involved doing strange things with concrete blocks and picnic tables. Pretty sure there was some grunting with friends though. Conditions: 72 degrees, pleasant, and a bit …
15 PAX including 1 FNG posted for a last summer run through #Crypts version of Disney. Sometimes themed workouts are harder to keep up with than good breathing – YHC vows to stick to round number counts for the next Q. Fitbits, Jawbones and Gear watches showed that you can get a lot of steps …
12 faithful RSVP’d “yes” for Toothpick’s birthday Q and they were not dissapointed! Typically, birthday parties involve laughter, cake and presents-today there was only serious mumblechatter and bricks. Conditions: 73 degrees and pleasant Welcome/Disclaimer Grab bricks (special thanks to Mungo for providing these new toys) The Thang: Mosey to baseball field-lap around the outfield then …
Today was a special day for Stride. Instead of the normal 22 minute out and back out of Lowe’s, the pax were invited to be the first ever to run the Stomp the Swamp 5K route at River Bluff High School. We have FNG-Kimye (Derek Gomez – RB track and cross country coach) to thank …
It’s staying darker longer for the 266 PAX who posted across F3 Lake Murray and F3 Columbia for the Thursday boot, that means the grass is wetter, the stars are out longer, the moon hangs a little brighter and the whole F3 thing is a little crazier. That’s good, real good. The only ones out …
The Pax showed up for a cool, reasonably low humidity morning stroll in the park with Queenie. What the Pax did not realize was the Queenie was turning 52 just like a full deck of cards and he aimed to delivery a punch to the Pax. The response was less than enthusiastic to start …
It is time, once again, for the downtown pax to add by division. Our beloved Brickpile has reached critical mass yet again, and our history makes it clear that when that happens a new AO is needed. So, F3 Columbia is finally planting a flag in the Old Woodlands / Hamptons area, and YHC, with …
Turning Point hosted record attendance as 23 Pax posted for Round 4 of the #Kamikaze. Typically in the movies, the sequels don’t ever live up to the originals. However, Kamikaze IV proved to be bigger, badder, and better than the previous rounds. With the larger attendance, YHC took a Mud Run approach by breaking the pax into …
27 Pax arrived for Garmin’s VQ of Shawshank. 11 of those were present extra early for a little Stride Lite 5K. When go-time rolled around, the pax were greeted with a huge suicide run, some “half-life” exercises, and the worldwide debut of…the “muffin man” the “merkin man”. Disclaimer The Thang: jog over to a field …
Clipboard welcomed 35 Pax including 2 FNGs (Whisper and Sling Blade) to his Graveyard VQ for what started out as a walk in the park and turned into Reaper Style slaying. The Hide-A-Key was missing and panic set in as Clipboard was calling an audible of Cemetary Hill Burpie-Merkin suicides, but Lt Dan came to …
Weather: Dark, 69 degrees and 77% humidity, light NNE winds, not too bad. 20 PAX, including 1 FNG posted for Philosophy 101 and a lesson in the Socratic Method. Admittedly, I know nothing, but I have been charged with the duty of forming these lads into healthy F3-ers, so we grace the grass of Crypt for a …
This is the first annual Stomp the Swamp 5K race to benefit the River Bluff High School Cross Country teams. River Bluff has been VERY generous in allowing F3 to use many of their facilities. Crypt, Graveyard, and Stride meet there during the week. Let’s say THANKS in a huge way! Since the announcement was …
Conditions: 74 degrees and 150% humidity The Thang: Head out of RIPBB down to Lake Murray Blvd headed toward the dam 20 minutes out and 20 minutes back. This is one of the most dreaded courses Swagger has to offer with the looooong hills. Great work by all the Pax, with many not having posted …
14 PAX to come from all around to experience an awesome Kettle Bell Beat Down. It was nice to see some new Faces the last 2 weeks so keep’em coming. Once you start, you can’t seem to stop. We had some new and exciting things in there this week that challenged even the more advanced …
11 pax arrived at Turning Point for a “sharing is caring” workout. The Thang: ssh x 20 lbc x 20 squat x 20 arm circle x 20 (10 forward/10 back) mosey to stairs and line up while the rest of pax does merkins, lead man runs up then down stairs, and to the back of …
35 Faithful Pax Posted to Graveyard for a PYT Shoulder Extravaganza, and they were not disappointed. Mumble Chatter was a little low with the tough demands of the Q and no Blindside to be seen anywhere. Perhaps the Unicorn & Rainbow Reaper found his Turning Point before making it to the Graveyard, or perhaps he …
CONDITIONS: 76 Degrees, 88% Humidity (Pure Thick Gloom) 32 PAX posted at Shawshank this morning for YHC’s VQ. Some of them were expecting to run a lot. Some of them were wrong. That’s what 4:54 is for! DISCLAIMER BOM THE THANG: MOSEY TO FIELD COP: 20 WINDMILLS IC 10 RELEASE MERKINS IC 10 BURPEES W/ 5 PLANKS …
22 pax rolled into the early gloom this morning to be met by YHC who was still a bit disoriented after waking up so early to meet these Crypt Pax. The chatter started early as some of the Pax noticed the Toyota Tundra was lined up with tow straps on it (again). Who is this …
36 Pax rolled into the gloom this morning for Phonebooth “nuclear” arm workout. Some say anticipation of death is worse than death itself. YHC is starting think his workouts may be viewed the same way. Lots of mumble chatter prior to starting. Pax were asking if there would be any Ab work or any 4-count …
2 bricks + 1 cinder block + track + Phonebooth = tomorrow morning it still hurtsRead More »
17 Strut pax arrived in the gloom of Seven Oaks Park, many having to wait for the 5:15 a.m. train to pass and being thankful it was early, but all wondering what YHC had in store. Conditions 73 degrees with 94% humidity, just another day in the gloom at Strut The Thang Run to football …
The REAL FOOTBALL season is here & the field was a great place for a downpainment!Read More »
12 pax entered the gloom for the Friday Swagger Donut Run. Conditions: Humid The Thang: Depart the back of Dunkin Donuts to left on College Street. Right on Archers Lane to Columbiana for 4 miles or turn left or right for additional mileage. 22 minutes out and back. COT and BOM Moleskin: The pax continue to …
This morning the PAX was graced by the presence of F3 royalty as Alter Boy and F3 Lake Murray’s recently designated Nantan, Napalm joined us in the gloom. 14 PAX in total conquered YHC’s No Backpack workout this morning. Conditions: Really Really Really Humid (in my opinion anyway) The Thang: Jog to plush football field …
The Thang 35 PAX, no FNGs. We moseyed to the track and circled up on the interior field. Side straddle hops x15 IC, LBCs x15 IC, Arm circles x 15 forward then backwards x 15 IC, Flutter kicks x 15 IC, Big boy sit-ups x 15 IC, Merkens x 15 IC. Then, we split …
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 »
Conditions: 75 with a light drizzle YVHC (your VERY humble correspondent) pried his six out of the fart sack for the first time in over a week and a half. With a vacation and then an ensuing #pickletoe (see the Lexicon for this newly added term) YVHC was in no shape to Q a Saturday …
F3 Lake Murray is excited to announce the launch of another workout in Lexington. “The Pull” has drawn F3 to plant another shovel flag, this time heading to the South. Welcome to White Knoll, gents. Aye. Lexington’s newest AO, name TBD by the pax, debuts on Tuesday, 8/19/14 at 5:30am. Regular schedule will be Tuesday/Thursday …
F3 Lake Murray Wastes No Time Planting A New AO. Next Stop: White Knoll High SchoolRead More »
You vs You: 24 Pax got together for a non-stop workout routine that included some sweet dance moves. If you want further information on how to perform the “Carrot Top Crunk”, please refer to the DVD Special entitled “Cuttin’ a Rug with Mr. Wiggles”. Intro – Disclaimer – Just like your faith is tested at …
15 pax including 1 FNG and 1 2.0 posted in the Crypt gloom. For 8 of us, it was the first leg of a double down as the SweetBabyO 5K was scheduled for later in the AM. YHC promised to conserve the legs of the Double Downers so there was no leg work or running. …
9 PAX emerged at #Strut this AM, including 2 FNGs, for some Pain-by-the-Pebbles with #AlotaTabata (make that hashtag stick). THE THANG Jog to facility for COP SSH 45 IC (In honor of YHC’s parents’ 45th Wedding Anniversary today) IW 10 IC Squat 10 IC Merkin 10 IC LBC 10 IC Jog to the football field …
10 Pax posted to run a simple trek down 378 before the 5K race tomorrow. 2nd F (fellowship) was in full swing as war stories and F3 stories shared among groups of traveling Pax. Well done! Welcome Malfunction Junction to Stride. He shared the jack rabbit start with Flapper. Conditions: Not too bad! Can’t wait …
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: …
13 PAX showed up at Strut today, with 2 taking an early 5K Swagger through the park. Some came expecting a party, but NO ONE was ready for the rules of aging… THE THANG Brick UP COP SSH 26 IC (with bricks) Squat 26 IC Imperial Walker 26 IC Dirty Dog 26 IC (13 each …
Conditions: Clear, 74, and 69% humidity 28 Pax posted in the gloom this morning at the freshly mowed Shawshank this morning. The Thang: Disclaimer and prayer COP Imperial Walkers X 20 IC SSH X 20 IC Through the Tunnel X 20 IC Calf Raises X 15 IC Mountain Climbers X 20 IC LBC X 20 …
20 Pax gathered in the parking lot of Lowe’s for a #stride down into Whiteford. This was the same route that YHC Q’d on April 30, when Stride commenced its first road run as part of F3Columbia. Conditions: 70° and 95% RH The Thang: Disclaimer/Safety/Route/Prayer for Walker Head out of Lowes PL and turn …
Stride Starts @F3LakeMurray Like it Did as @F3ColumbiaRead More »
Conditions: 70 and dripping 23 Pax and One FNG (Quarantine) posted in the gloom at Crypt this AM. Time flies when your having fun, and YHC must have been having the time of his life, enjoying his last days as a “mid-twenties” pax. Be thankful, as there were at least another 45 min of pain in the …
Braveheart Style Relays & New Fav: Human Tunnel Slalom RacingRead More »
15 enthusiastic PAX posted this morning in moderately gloomy conditions for a relaxing while slightly invigorating Workout. Conditions: 70 degrees, 74% humidity (according to the portable humidistat I carry…always). The Thang: Disclaimer Mosey to baseball field. COP 25X Side Straddle Hop IC 20X Merkins IC 25X (or was it 26) Imperial Walkers IC 25X LBC …
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 …
“You wanna get outta here … max out and make love to the monkey.” 25 Pax rolled into the #Depot gloom this morning and, well, they had no idea what was in store for them. By now, YHC has developed a reputation for, shall we say, different workouts. First, YHC started with an all upper …
We had 13 show up for my vergin Q. 25 windmills IC 25 Imperial Walker IC 25 Side Stratel hops IC 25 LBC’s IC 25 Flutter Kick IC 15 Merkins IC We moseyed to the block pile then to the utility field. There we did: 25curls with blocks – shuffeled 40 yds – 25 Iron …
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 »
As F3 Lake Murray continues to spread throughout this very fertile region, it’s time to add a little 2ndF spice. We will have a standing 2ndF lunch each Friday. Enjoy lunch and fellowship with all of your brothers from the gloom. Lexington pax knows Suki Patel (aka Fast Casual) as a Graveyard regular. Outside the …
12 PAX emerged in the gloom of the lake to weigh anchor in a birthday celebration extraordinaire — complete with a Turkish Delight (or Turkish something), stink bombs (a flatulent gift from Pebbles), and dirty diapers. Just be glad your War Baby Q was a mere 26 years of age this morning… THE THANG COP …
Big numbers rolled into the Graveyard this morning to meet a Q eager to inflict pain on the Pax. Paying tribute to his brother serving active duty in the military, Tumbler decided to take the Pax through a modified Murph workout. Blindside evidently got super excited about it and decided to wear Camouflage Capri’s (#CamoPri’s, …
CONDITIONS: 72 DEG DISCLAIMER: Chinstrap BOM: Chinstrap THE THANG: Mosey to nearby soccer field and circle up. COP: IW x20 ic SSH x20 ic TTT x20 ic Windmill x20 ic Little Baby Arm Circles x20 ic (10 forward/10 backward) Big Baby Arm Circles x20 ic (10 forward/10 backward) LBC x20 ic Partner up- Choose a …
Weather: 72 and slightly sticky, couldn’t ask for much better for August 22 PAX posted to the gloom of the Crypt this morning for a VQ by YHC. Like the last time I lost my V there was a few moments of awkward silence mixed in with complaining and a few tears (mine of course, her beard …
32 Pax arrived in the gloom to get a total body beatdown and YHC was sure to deliver with some cardio kicks and breakdance moves to the delight of all looking for more free lessons from Magoo’s Dance School (Disclaimer: I am not a dance professional). Also, it was declared the previous day on twitter …
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Weather: Darkish, heavy bug presence, stillness in the air, sticky 100% humidity, 0 UV rating, with a temperature reading of 72 degrees. 11 PAX posted in the glory of the gloom to celebrate the anniversary of the passing of a dear friend. August 3, 2013, marked the death of my own personal Sad Clown. It was a slow …
170 PAX (4 FNGs) descended upon the hallow ground of Strut, once part of F3Columbia. It is with great honor and humility that I author this backblast. 364 days ago 40 men came to this place as SadClowns. Thanks to Dredd, Sway, AlterBoy, Napalm, Mission, Robber, among many many others we now proudly launch F3LakeMurray. …
It’s finally here, Red, Light, & Blue kicks off this Friday (8/8/2014) in Charlotte, benefitting the Charlotte Bridge Home. War Stories and Free Beer on Friday. GORUCK Light and after party on Saturday. If you can’t make it to the GORUCK Light, or if you’re still too sore from NOGOA, please consider attending the War …
PreBlast – Red, Light, & Blue – War Stories and Free Beer – Kicks Off FridayRead More »
7 Pax arrived at RBHS for Garmin’s VQ of Stride. There were grand plans involving an iphone, an app, and some bluetooth speakers…and it worked for a little while. DISCLAIMER PRAYER THE THANG: jog down to the football field and warmup two laps The Beep Test: Start on the goal line. On the first “beep,” …
Dec 2014 Update from TR: As thoughts inevitably turn to various detox challenges and fuel modifications for the New Year, I’d like to make a few updates to this post, as it has been referenced a few times in subsequent challenges since its creation two years ago. The updates are my own, not from the …
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