F3 Lake Murray Backblasts
9 pax got together and stayed together at GOAT this morning. It had been raining most of the night; luckily, the rains abated prior to our 0530 start time. Accordingly, the only wet we were dodging were the puddles on the ground. Because the P200 is in 3 days, today’s workout was designed to be …
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16 pax did the right thing and showed up to handball. 4 pax appeared at 0545 for some XL and some miles ahead of the P200. Conditions: Mid 50s; overcast, but dry The Thang: Color Rush: Blues vs. Oranges Game 1: Without the dribble: Blues 7 Oranges 5 Game 2: With the dribble: Blues 5 …
The AOs of Speedtrap and the Roost took to a reunion of sorts with a mini-convergence at the original Chapin F3 stomping grounds of Crooked Creek Park. 13 PAX overcame the warm confines of the fartsack to join in the reunion and get better. We’re in the middle of March and it’s still freakin’ freezing …
Warmup SSHx20 TTTx20 Overhead arm Clapx20 Mosey over to the planters and do the following exercises. After each set run to the steps by the track and run back. 20xmerkins 20xsquats 20xBBSU 20xstep-ups 20xdips Rinse and Repeat until time was called. On the way back to the shovel flag, YHC thought it …
Conditions 34 degrees F and moist, a titty bit nipplier than it has been in recent weeks, but much better than our 13 degree days in January and nothing the stoic HIM of @f3Depot couldn’t handle (discomfort breeds growth). Warm Up After a quick disclaimer, the PAX were assembled in a semi-circle while YHC lead …
5 pax were tested both mentally and physically today. Tonight is the official start of the NCAA Tournament but the real madness begins on Thursday. So YHC thought it may be fun to help the pax brush up on their March Madness facts. Shout out to basketball historian Tuber. A regular Bill Raftery. Who knew? …
It was a chilly but sunny day in Finlay park. We prayed up first, then TW with the disclaimer. COP: For the warmup, we did SSH, TTT, Windmills, LBAC and Bend&Reach all x 15 IC. Mosey to Ampitheater Triple Nickel: run to the top, 5 burpees, run down, 5 burpees. R&R 3 …
7 Pax awoke from their slumber and the comfy confines of the fartsack to endure this morning’s cold snap and downpainment at the hands of YHC. Conditions: 29 deg, clear skies The Thang: Disclaimer Warmup – mosey to the pull-bars for COP SSH x 20 IC IW x 20 IC Burpees x 10 OYO TTT …
It’s that time of year again to start planning for the Lexington 3rdF 5K. This year’s race will be held on May 5th at the Timmerman trails at 8am. We will race the same course as last year. This is and always will be a no-fee event with donations accepted online and in person. This …
At the writing of this Backblast I am being subjected to the season finale of the Bachelor so I am not fully responsible for it’s poor content. 8 Pax showed up at Foxhole this morning ready to put in work. I always like to start a workout with a good kick in the teeth to …
Boot camp is the foundation of F3Nation. All the rucking, running, etc are great and wonderful opportunities to be together; however, the work of Getting Better and Being Better happens in the Gloom at boot camp. It’s there where you challenge yourself; more importantly, it’s there where your presence and willingness to work alongside all …
Conditions were perfect this morning for spandex and a good workout. Disclaimer and we were off for a little run (some chose a Chi running style of a forward lean from the ankles with a controlled fall) and to the brick pile. A few pax revolted about running with masonry but fortunately they were fast …
COP: SSH×20 IC Burpees×2 OYO LBCs×10 IC Mosey to 1st corner of Blatt. SSH×20 IC Burpees×3 OYO LBCs×10 IC Mosey to 2nd corner. SSH×20 IC Burpees×4 LBCs×10 IC Mosey to 3rd corner. SSH×20 IC Burpees×5 OYO LBCs×10 IC Thang: Going to be at the hill right next to flag. 10 burpees at bottom. Run …
YHC was not there due to Lexington Convergence. But it is important to get the backblast out for these guys! We did warmup, SSH, merkins, squats, LBC, LBAC all x 20 more or less. Then we rolled over to the amphitheater for a ladder of incline merkins and monkey humpers x 10 at the bottom …
Conditions Low 60’s and overcast, but awesome weather. 12 pax entered the Gloom of Strut in hopes that we would stay mostly dry and also have the most pax in the region. Well YHC decided to do a fly by the seat of your pants WOD, seems like most of the pax enjoyed it. A …
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YHC Had the Q for the men of Roost on a fine Tuesday morning. I have always enjoyed Q’ing at this AO, as it is a challenge to find anything that pushes these animals. So a plan was set, and 4 PAX including YHC were here to enjoy it. This is what happened. The …
6 pax rolled into the Roost Thursday to get better. The rain from overnight had ended making conditions ideal for some work on the track. As horror stories from Tuber’s Tuesday block workout were being told, YHC indicated there would be no blocks used today but probably a good idea to grab gloves. Some listened, …
February 26, 1978 YHC came kicking and screaming into the world. Born in Columbia, raised in Chapin, a lifelong, red blooded, God-fearing, local southern-American. It’s been a great ride so far and YHC has truly been blessed by our Creator. The Gloom came calling for 12 PAX today and I could think of no better …
A dozen pax post to enjoy some fast paced running by The DON. The FNG was not intimidated and held his own! So did the birthday boy, Macho Man. Conditions: 40’s, Damp THE THANG: SSHx20IC Through the Tunnel x15IC Windmill x15IC Imperial Walker x20IC Arm Circles forward, reverse, overhead x10 each IC Squats x10IC Mosey …
Weather was pretty warm. The fields were nice and wet. COP: SSH×20 IC Windmill×20 IC Merkins×20 IC (honor of Training Wheels socks) LBACs×20 IC (front and backwards) Seal claps×20 IC Flappers×20 IC (same as seal claps except hands clap behind you, also 4 count) Chopper LBACs×20 IC Air press×20 IC The Thang: Fast …
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20 PAX decided that even though JD couldn’t make his Q due to illness and YHC stepped in, they’d brave the gloom anyways. Conditions: Partly cloudy, 70deg Tha Thang: Through The Tunnel x 15 IC *If you recover before YHC says, “recover”, 20 merkin penalty Windmill x 15 IC Aaaaand 20 merkin penalty. Never fails. …
Twas a lovely morning for a workout…conditions were near perfect but a little on the humid side. 12 pax were in attendance. The Thang Warmup 25x SSH 1 Burpee 20x LBC 2 Burpees 15x Through the Tunnel 3 Burpeess 10x Imperial Walkers 10x Burpees Mosey to middle school Stop – plank for 6, 10x …
Warm-up 20x SSH 20x LAC The Thang: Each Pax went to block pile and retrieved two blocks. The blocks were staged at one end of the parking lot. Each Pax run a mile, once done, they planked and waited on the six. Once all pax were done running the mile. They each preformed a set …
4 Brave souls defeated the fart sack (and early work schedules) for a workout in near-death temps of 67 degrees at GOAT. The Thang: Warmed up by grabbing some blocks and heading to the soccer field. SSH x 20 Little Arm circles – 10 both ways OHAC’s x 20 It was to be a Tabata …
YHC has been sporadic in my posting of late, and that’s just not fittin’. When I saw the Q spot open for today, I decided to embrace the philosophy of Chicken and put myself on the sheet so I was sure to actually show. I was glad I did, and the 12 of us that …
24 Pax got up and got better this morning. Taking things “old school” we kept the lights off at Depot this morning… Weather: 58 and foggy (otherwise known as perfect) The Thang Welcome, FNG check (there were none), disclaimer SSH X20 IC Imperial Walkers X15 IC Through the tunnel X10 IC Mosey to the bottom …
Warm-Up SSHx20 TTTx20 LACx20 The Thang Mosey to Football Field 4 Corners of Fun End Zone Home Side- 20 Merkins-Bear Crawl to 20 Yard Line 20 Yard Line Home Side- 20BBS run to 20 Yard Line Visitors side-20 Burpees- run to End Zone Visitor Side- 20 Squats. Rinse and Repeat, dropping one rep per round. …
It was warm and sunny. Maybe high 50s. TClaps to Spokes stepping up to Q. And a good Q it was. Start with a prayer. COP: SSH×20 IC Through the tunnel×20 IC Air press×20 IC LBACs×15 IC (Forwards and reverse) Then Spokes explained his Diamond of Death. Cones were put …
After YHC missed a week, not only did YHC get to play under lights, but YHC also stayed for the whole time. It was glorious! 15 other pax shared in the excitement of froccer. The wind was a factor and an equalizer. Conditions: 62F, shifting winds of 9-11mph, with occasional gusts disclaimer: Church isn’t liable. …
3 pax enjoyed spring like temps at the Roost Thursday morning. Numbers are still low here and across the region but the warmer temps should fix that. This was YHC’s first Q of 2018 so YHC switched up an old favorite. Here’s how it went down. Conditions: Mid 50s and perfect to break a sweat. …
3 PAX braved the down right comfortable conditions to get better today. Without the motivation to keep moving to stay warm, it was hard not to just sit down and enjoy the cool breeze and fresh air and talk about our feelings, but somehow, someway the PAX pushed through it. It was good having twitter-less Perdue back …
6 pax posted for Rock Pile, but 12 showed up for The Don’s birthday Q with a quick appearance from Stones. Conditions: A very nice 63 degrees The THANG ssh x20 ic. 5 outloud, 15 in silence. If all pax do not finish at the same time there will be 10 burpees. There was a …
conditions: it was chilly. Colder than a witches …you know what. After a discussion with R2D2 we thought it would be a fun/nightmarish or good/terrible idea to invite the Columbia Splinter over for a Celebrity Q/Death match. When YHC was moving from Charlotte to the Columbia area for a job. Tiger Rag in Area51 informed …
A little cooler than yesterday but it would not take long to get heated up. Some became victim to the Fartsack but 5 showed up for some childhood memories of the card game UNO. Conditions: 45ish degrees COP:20 SSH 20 Windmills 20 TTT 10 Little Arm Circles both ways Run over to the planters …
Conditions: 46 degrees and windy The Thang: COP: SSHx10 IC TTTx10 IC Little Arm Circles x 10 IC Mosey to the Middle School where the drop off line sets two curbs about 30 feet apart. bear crawl to other side, 10 incline merkins on curb backwards bear crawl to starting side, 9 decline merkins on …
It was a wet, nasty overcast day. Temp about 54. Perfect weather for a Saturday morning boot camp. Heist and Serena put in some miles before and after the boot camp. Tclaps to them. And good showing of OGM Alumni again. Shows that OGM and F3 together can impact the lives of these men. …
10 Pax, including 1 FNG entered the gloom this morning for a YHC led shake n’ bake, while finding their spirit animals and getting cozy with the kettlebell. Conditions: 49 deg and cloudy The thang: Disclaimer Warm-up Mosey long way to soccer fied Burpees x 10 OYO SSH x 20 IW x 20 HB x …
Weather – Clear and slightly above freezing 10 PAX gather for some futbol fun as we usually do this and every other Friday. There was word that a new lighted soccer ball was on the way, but had not arrived. We worked with what we had, and that was a ball that got dimmer as …
YHC was just sitting in the bullpen playing stupid games, checking out the ladies in the stands, and talking about the night before…you know just what pitchers do; then the phone rings in the ‘pen (well a text from scheduled QIC). “Hey Soft Toss, Pothole asked me to Q but I just got home from …
A 6 Pax took on Not So Fun with Block Warm-Up SSHx20 LACx20 TTTx20 The Thang Mosey to Block pile and get block and meet at the planters. Each Pax was to complete 25 reps of the following exercises. Merkins, Squats, BBS,Curls, Steps-Ups, Iron Cross, Bench Press, Lunges, Russian, Dips, Flutter Kicks, Bent Over Row, …
Lately the Fartsack has grown in strength and has began to consume our brothers at an alarming rate. But 9 extraordinary gentleman overcame it’s monsterous grip and made it out to get better. Warmups Merry at imaginary flag (Flag apparently was defeated by the Fartsack) SSH X 15 LAC X 15F 15B – MIB finally …
Welcome to the 700 Club SSHx 20 Run a lap TTTx20 The Thang Grab Block and head to planters Complete 100 of each exercise before moving on to next one. Once 100 reps are completed run up hill to island and return to planters. Once back move to next exercise. Overhead Press Curls Merkins Squats …
So I was lead to write this backblast because of how things played out. During the workout we heard war stories from the GrowRuck the past weekend. And also had a flyby from the GoRuck Tough that happened that night. I showed up early and ran a quick 4 laps of Blatt field to …
Weather – 48 degrees (is what the car said, but with the wind YHC would say about 36) and misty So, about those lights. Looks like the church update the code to turn the lights on…..glad we have a lighted disk! So 17 PAX braved the chilling wind and temporary blindness for some Froccer. And …
THE WEATHER Low 30’s, clear skies with occasional glimpses of pre-super moon and periodic gale force winds. Moisture levels were somewhere between Dagobah and the Dead Marshes of Middle Earth…. (if those references mean nothing to you, might as well stop reading here, it only gets nerdier from this point, otherwise grab some Funyuns and …
Weather: wet, nasty, rainy. But warm. I was honored to Q for these guys. This is a different kind of AO. Even more important than my home AO, #F3TheMission. And it means the world to me. I ask for prayers for these kids. I cliff note styled my testimony while we worked. So …
YHC was already smoked. Due to work issues I could not attend Grow school or the Tough to happen later at night. So Dawnstrike, and Brickpile convergence, then over to F3TheMission for an Enterprise beat down. I say that to honor my brothers who posted with me and pushed me. As an OGM graduate, F3 …
Conditions: 6 pax survived Smokey’s third Q the of “The Murph.” This was the one year anniversary of YHC’s VQ which also happened to be “The Murph.” Mid 40’s, perfect temps for a nice morning of 1st and 2nd F. The Thang: Very Brief COP Little Arm Circles x10 each way IC Through the Tunnel …
3 Pax a mosey around Foxhole and took in the sights and sounds which we call, Tour de Tory. SSHx20 TTTx20 LACx20 Starting out from the shovel flag and head towards DFMS. Every so often the YHC needed a breather, we would stop and do work. 15 Merkins, 15 Squats, and 15 LBC. We got …
Weather – clear and cold (29 degrees by the trusty automobile) YHC made the mistake of saying that we played Froccer instead of futbol. The phone has learned that Froccer is a real word, and usually has it as a choice of usual words once I hit “F”. Once 5am hit, we had a quick …
Well the cold weather made its return and YHC was hoping it did not scare off any Pax. Some became victim to the Fartsack but 7 showed up for some childhood memories of the car game UNO. Conditions: Cold ( about 30 degrees) COP:20 SSH 20 Windmills 15 TTT 20 Little Arm Circles both …
It was a cold lonely morning after the national championship game, (Yaaaaaa, Roll Tide) where 4 brave men came out to bear the gloom and take it in for those who decided to do the ole fart sack and sleep. The sky was clear,temperature in the upper teens so we decided to take a tour and get …
Conditions: Clear skys. 30 degrees, but nice. The THANG: COP ssh x20 IC through the tunnel x10 ic windmill x10 ic squat x20 ic flutter kick x20 ic Line up on curb, bear crawl to one side and do 1 merkin, reverse bear crawl back to other curb and do 2 merkin. Keep repeating back …
3 pax held it down at Anchor this morning and learned to count, and learned which tree is the big tree. COP SSH 20 IC Lil Arm Circles 10 each IC Overhead arm clap 10 IC KB Stretch 20 ct. 500 rep palooza 5 exercises x 25 reps x 4 sets = 500 Calf Raise …
2 pax took a 1 mile stroll around Finlay Park to get warmed up. COP: SSH ×20 IC Bend ‘n’ reach ×20 IC Military press ×20 IC LBAC ×20 IC (foward 20, reverse 20) Flutter kicks ×20 IC LBC ×20 IC Thang: Grab 2 blocks a piece. Mosey to next field over. Partner up. First …
25 pax made it Depot this morning at 0630 for handball. As it should be. 6 ruckers + 1 runner for pre-handball double down miles. Conditions Low 30s, Dry. Disclaimer/COP SSH, 20x Imperial Walkers, 20x JD then showed up with the handball and jersey. Teams selected by 1/2s. 1s were yellow. 2s were red. 1s …
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So why is there a much needed leg day to this workout?? This is why: https://www.f3midlands.com/lake-murray-sc/ten-min-workout Thanks to Pothole’s Q dated 2/16/2018, every PAX of Depot had sever arm pain. 270 Merkins will do that to a person. But as we all know, no pain = no gain… Ha!! #respect Pothole!l Here’s the thang: Warm-ups: Side Straddle …
Weather – Clear and 23 degrees. With no wind, it actually was somewhat bearable…somewhat. This Friday brings us back to Riverland Hills where we get lights and cops. At least the cops did not watch for too long (if they did at all), but an ambulance did swing by…or at least slowed down to see …
5 Pax braved the black ice and freezing temps. Warm-Up 20 SSH 15 TTT 20 LAC The Thang PT Test 1 Min Max Situp 1 Min Max Push-ups 1 Mile Run Once all pax completed the PT test, we lined up on the goal line and bear crawled to the 10 yard line …
8 pax posted in 18 degree weather for Rudy’s B-Day Q. The Thang: lap around the parking lot SSH 11 TTT 11 Merkins 11 Little Arm Circles 11 Mosey to the baseball field Home 11 Merkins Right 11 Mountain climbers Center 11 squats Left 11 burpies (see a pattern yet?” Mosey to the block pile …
One of YHC’s ambitions/goals this year is to get around and spend more time at the other AOs in @F3LakeMurray. I love coming to Foxhole not only because of the pax, but because the facilities enable many variations on the theme when it comes to an F3 workout. One of the key features at Foxhole …
15 PAX ignored 23 degree weather for a whole lotta Merkins! Conditions: 23 degree and clear. Tha Thang: COP Warmup Squats x 15 IC SSH x 15 IC Through The Tunnel x 10 IC Imperial Walkers x 10 IC Mosey to the track…run 2 complete laps. If you finish first, double-back and pick up the …
8 Pax put on their sledding mittens and braved the brisk 23 degrees at GOAT. The Thang: Warmed up and gave a couple pax a scare with a run around the school. Fear not, there was no Murph waiting at the end. SSH Windmills Little Arm circles both ways And some OHAC’s to warm up …
11 Pax gathered Saturday for a slightly modified version of and old favorite in refreshingly cool but blustery conditions. Disclaimer Mosey to the cheese grater for warmup. COP 15x SSH IC 10x Little Arm Circles forward, 10x Reverse 15x Thru The Tunnel THE WORKOUT Modified Murph… Run 1 mile 50 burpees 100 pullups 200 pushups …
Conditions: Chilly, upper 30’s to start, clear The THANG: BLIMPS with a silent round of SSH x20 at the end. If PAX don’t end in unison there will be punishment. All PAX successfully met challenge. 4x4x4s on ramp. Run to top of ramp, assume burpee position, get down and do 4 merkins, 4 mountain climbers, …
8 men gathered in the gloom on Thursday for a workout that was high in humidity and sweat. YHC pulled into the parking lot, tied my shoes, and made my way to the shovel flag with about 10 seconds to spare. From there, we didn’t let up. The weather was warm, the effort was high, …
Conditions Overcast and in the high 50’s with a little mist. A fine morning in January for a workout. 7 pax would make their way to The Roost to play some cards with YHC as the dealer of pain. The Thang 1 lap around the track to warm-up SSHx 20 TTTx15 Imperail Walker x 15 …
9 pax entered GOAT ready to put in some work. It’s YHC’s 3 yr Anniversary!!! I have completed 4 200 mi relay races, half marathon, full marathon, Ragnar & have done hundreds of boot camps. I never thought I would’ve done these things 3 yrs ago. I had no idea what I was getting into, …
Conditions Upper 50’s and overcast, but awesome weather compared to this time last week. 13 pax entered the Gloom of Strut in hopes that we would have the best attendance in F3 Lake Murray, Speedtrap squeaked us out by 1 and then here comes Depot by 9 with 22 pax. Well done Depot! YHC had …
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Conditions: 33 degrees, clear sky. After last week there’s nothing to complain about other than staying up late watching the game. Warm Up TTT x 10 IW x 10 LAC x 10(forwards & backwards) LBC’s x 10 Indian Run (down the drive way around to the new entrance) The Thang 6 light poles around the …
The Tory 21 21x SSH 21x TTT 13x HillyBillys 21x Plank Jacks The Thang Mosey to Block Pile, Grab a Block and Mosey to top of stairs and drop off block and return to bottom of stairs. Bottom of stairs 21 LBC 21 Merkins 21 Squats Run up Stairs Top of stairs w/ Block 21 …
Pop quiz hot shot; it’s 14 degrees on a Saturday morning, less than a week removed from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. You’re lying in your fartsack where it’s nice and cozy with no particular place to be and no particular time to be there. It’s still dark outside when your alarm …
Two pax take on the Finlay Park block around the post office for a warm up run. It was a chilly but sunny morning full of mumblechatter. And that was only so we could breath as we pushed each other. As much snot that was coming from the pax, talking was the only way …
Conditions: 21 degrees, light winds 5 mph, 60% humidity, 9 degree dew point, but no snow!! 10 PAX gathered in frozen Strut tundra this morning looking to get better and get moving because it is cold! YHC was tasked with the challenge of leading this morning. YHC doesn’t like cold, not even cool really. So, …
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YHC was glad to be back in the gloom after taking the month of December off from bootcaps (and basically run groups too – except for 1 before the Kiawah Half). Good to see the #MenOfDepot again and to see leaders continue to develop. Continue to EH. Continue to sign up to VQ. And continue …
Alright kuckleheads, GrowRuck 07 is coming in hot the weekend of January 26-28 and we’ve got about 50 pax registered for the event. GrowRuck is a product of The Iron Project and (if you’ve been living under a rock) is a weekend that pairs a little 2ndF, with some leadership training and a GORUCK Challenge. …
7 PAX ignored The Weather Channel’s warnings against frost. Said, “I don’t give a damn if my cheeks freeze and I pee yellow slushie!” And gave a hearty laugh at a mere 19 degrees. And they got better. Conditions: 19 degrees F. That’s 13 degrees colder than freezing. 56 degrees colder than where I’d rather …
5 pax meet in the gloom to start the New Year’s right. Warm-Up 15 SSH 15 IPW 20 LAC The Thang 2 Laps around track 50 Merkins 2 Laps 50 Squats 2 Laps 50 Flutter Kicks 2 Laps 50 Carolina Dry Docks 2 Laps 50 BBS 2 Laps COT Jan 6th Family Workout @ Depot …
5 pax met in the gloom to start the New Year off right. 12 degrees and Clear Warm-Up 15 SSH 15 IPW 20 Little Arm Circles. The Thang 2 Laps around track 50 Merkins 2 Laps 50 Squats 2 Laps 50 Flutter Kicks 2 Laps 50 Carolina Dry Docks 2 Laps 50 BBs 2 Laps …
6 pax braved the cold conditions for a game of futbol. Unfortunately, futbol only works if there is a glow ball. Said ball is missing. The good news is there was a light up disc! Ultimate frisbee was agreed upon, and 6 pax ran wind sprints for the next hour. The blazing speed of one …
So when I planned out this workout, I was imagining a breezy 70 degrees… Reality struck when we gathered at 0530 with a frigid-windy 30 degrees. Yep we’re doing this! Warmup Side Straddle Hops x 20 Windmills x 15 Imperial Walkers x 10 Hillbillies x 10 Mosey to brick pile, each PAX grabs 2 bricks. …
10 Pax enjoyed the show at Portrait Hills’ Amphitheater. The show sucked. Weather: Our usual 100% humidity but a lot cooler. The Thang: Warm up with some: SSH TTT Windmills A few others I forgot (it’s 5:30am!) Mosey over to the theater. Hold hands while crossing the street. Up and down the theater steps doing …
Conditions: 31 degrees; 51% humidity, dark, did feel as cold as it was 6 members of the StrutBrigade gather on this morning, looking to get better and shake off the cheer from yesterday. The first step in that process, which is the most difficult, is done, that being parting oneself from the warm fartsack. Now, it …
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#theherd had it’s annual ugly sweater workout today on a cloudy 53 degree morning. Members of #strutbrigade joined in the celebration, however none were dressed for the occasion. A total of 18 PAX partook in the festivities. 11 from the #theherd 7 from #strutbrigade. After the workout several members of #theherd went to #F3themission for …
12/23 The Mission Weather wise it was a beautiful morning. A COQ by Spokes and Country Boy. Spokes prayed us in and then gave the disclaimer. The Thang: Country Boy started off with three warm ups 20 Little Arm Circles IC (front and back) 20 SSH IC 20 Through the tunnel IC …
It’s been a year since Clash launched as an official AO. Like it’s pax, Clash is definitely special. A shared AO between F3Lexington & F3LakeMurray, we are breaking boundaries. What started out as speed work out at F3Stride with a simple game of soccer turned into a beautiful fellowship of brothers having fun every week. …
YHC got there early to find dirty, wet mud holes. Plenty. And crabdaddy gives weather report and doesn’t show. What gives? The Thang: Disclaimer. And pax needed to know this was an EH/Grow Ruck simulation. YHC was sick. But we mosy to first intersection. Mumble chatter says we get run over by @Jarjar. …
Lumbergh here! Posting this 5 days after the workout is not preferable, but hey – life gets in the way sometimes. Here’s the thang! Warm-Up Side Straddle Hops (x20) Windmills (x10) Imperial Walkers (x10) Hillbillies (x10) Through the Tunnel + an Overhead Clap (x10) Mosey lap around the parking lot (x1) Exercise Sally Up-Sally Down: …
7 pax gathered on an unseasonably balmy Tuesday morning in the gloom to see what YHC had in store for them. Prevo met before the main course and discussed the meaning of the “12 Days of Christmas” Song. As fate would have it, YHC had adapted it for workout purposes as well. Well, not exactly. …
With a slight chill in the air, the shovel flag fluttering upon a slight breeze and a shooting star or two sailing across the early morning sky, 10 PAX chose to put their feet on the ground in the gloom of Speedtrap in efforts to get better. For those PAX who have been training for …
9 pax at Roost wore way too many layers for a substitute Q from YHC. Splinter was on the Q sheet but YHC owed him one and filled in. There were several grumblings amongst the pax once this was announced (still not sure if that is a good thing). Here’s how it went down: Conditions: …
21 PAX said, “Screw sleeping in, imma get up and hang with my homies!” The reward was great. We had 21 PAX. We had the return of some #lostsouls (just another cool way of saying we gave #kotters to several that we hadn’t seen in a while). We had an FNG. We ran some miles …
Don’t go believing everything Queenie may say on Twitter. There was no bus pulling this morning. However, 5 foxy fellows did put in some pretty good work in an “On The Fly” Q after being dumped by Brother Si last night. What else is there to do after an ugly text breakup, than to put …
6 pax come together on a nasty, wet, cold day and work was done. I don’t think they knew what was planned. Neither did I… We started out the day with an exercise YHC learned 2 minutes before. Seal Jacks. IC ×20. Burpees OYO ×3 Imperial Walkers IC ×19. Burpees OYO ×3 LBC IC ×15 …
The air was crisp and the ground was wet. Perfect conditions for eight of GOAT’s finest to not to train for Kiawah. My overwhelming enthusiasm was immediately noticed by everyone from which I was commended for. Then discussions began of Uncle Rico’s admiration of blow up decorations and excessive lighting. Once procrastination ended, Merry began …
The guys of Ambush wanted to do something during the Christmas season that would benefit our community for some time. Paper Jam suggested Jelly of the Month Club. That seemed great but we did that last year. Liability had told us about a new pregnancy center that LICS has started. This seemed like something …
18 PAX gathered for a celebration of Depot’s 4 year anniversary. It was cold but luckily it didn’t stay that way for long. Conditions: Quintessential Depot winter weather. 43 degrees, cold, wet, and drizzly. Warm UP 4 Burpees OYO TTT x 15-IC 4 Burpees OYO LBAC 10-Forward and 10-Reverse IC 4 Burpees OYO IW …
13 PAX assembled for the first leg of the Arrears Triple Crown. Conditions: 54 degrees, pleasantly warm. No complaints. Warm up Mosey around the upper parking lot and circle up. TTT x 10 LAC x 10 (forwards and backwards) SSH x 12 The Thang Each PAX grabs a cinderblock and circles up at the field right …
While YHC has had the privilege of posting with the men of the Roost many times in the past, I’ve never done so in the Q role. That changed today. Leading these men in a workout has been long overdue. They push and bring out the best in each other and any visitors that may …
Jog around parking lot Through the tunnel Wind mill Little baby arm circles High knees Butt kickers Jog to hot dog stand Relay Split into two teams. Each team stays together ——————————————————————————— Team 1 -Run to wall- 5 lunges each leg and return Team 2- Exercise Squat Flap Jack with Team 1 Repeat changing the …