Lake Murray, SC

F3 Lake Murray Backblasts

The Reaper Awaits

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, …

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Depot/Strut Converge for The Murph

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 …

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Stride PAX Discover New Lexington Restaurant….Rush’s

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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They hated me today. Mwuhahahahaaa!

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. …

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You mean I have to do a PT test and a Phonebooth workout?!

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 …

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Governor’s Cup Half-Marathon and 8k Pre-blast

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 …

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F3 Columbia GORUCK Custom Hard Commits

Name Email F3 Name City Team David Czerwinski [email protected] FEMA CHAS Blue Joey Varin [email protected] JV CHAS Blue Josh Bell [email protected] Dabo CHAS Blue Justin Pesterfield [email protected] Mayo CHAS Blue Mark Scheurer [email protected] Dooley CHAS Blue Ron Banks [email protected] Whisper CHAS Blue Tony Hlavacek [email protected] Baby Doc CHAS Blue Zan Edens [email protected] Itchy CHAS Blue …

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F3 Columbia & Lake Murray GORUCK Custom Challenge FAQ

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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F3 and Palmetto Place Shelter

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 …

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Picnic in the Park

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 …

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Toothpick’s Birthday Brick-Fest

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 …

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2 bricks + 1 cinder block + track + Phonebooth = tomorrow morning it still hurts

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 …

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The REAL FOOTBALL season is here & the field was a great place for a downpainment!

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 …

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Turning Point displays the true definition of “You Against You”

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 …

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F3 Lake Murray Wastes No Time Planting A New AO. Next Stop: White Knoll High School

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 …

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Alota Tabata

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 …

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F3 Lake Murray already problematic – Dance moves never problematic

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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PreBlast – Red, Light, & Blue – War Stories and Free Beer – Kicks Off Friday

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 …

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Six Week Challenge: Week One Survival Guide (UPDATED)

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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