F3 Lexington Backblasts
Conditions: 35 degrees, 91% humidity, Winds W1 8 PAX gather on the shores of Lake Murray to celebrate YHC’s return to the Anchor Q. As a special treat the PAX in attendance, they were treated to the musical selections from YHC’s Spotify massive rotation list, which has a little of everything. You’re welcome! Today’s musical selection is …
When: 2020-01-28 Weather: 38 Circle Up, Disclaimer and Prayer Mosey behind the lunchroom TTT x 24ic SSH x 24ic LBAC x 24ic Overhead Clap x 24ic Mosey towards the parking lot; first stop (10) burpees (24) air squats. Mosey a little more; second stop (10) burpees (24) lbc’s. Mosey again; third stop (10) burpees (24) …
Conditions: A clear and chilly morning brought seven dedicated PAX to Snakepit. YHC and the AOQ were worried by the crickets when he asked for HC’s the night before. Temp: 37 deg F. Only AWOL had on shorts! The Thang: No FNG Disclaimer Prayer Warmup: Warmed up with just a couple exercises, since we’d be …
It had been too long since YHC had visited Turning Point. So, it was time to take the pain stations on the road and get them set up for the TP Pax to navigate this morning. We chose the back parking lot as our staging area for this morning…so everything stayed well hidden from the …
15 pax made their way to the Hollow on a cold morning to join YHC for a 2 year anniversary Q. As can always be expected, work and mumblechatter followed. Weather: High 30s Disclaimer Prayer The Thang: Mosey around the parking lot and circle up in the courtyard for COP (all IC): SSH x 15 …
4 PAX showed up on a cold Tuesday morning to start their day off on the right foot. We didnt move around much so the tunes were blaring. A hard rock assortment courtesy of Mercy Rules M that even Wild Hog would be proud of. Great times and great work by all! 1 Min Waring …
YHC had the pleasure of celebrating his 41st trip around the sun with the great men of Shawshank today. So, it was decided that we do 41 of everything, well, just because. You know you are in the presence of brothers when they will indulge in even the dumbest of workouts with you. Of course …
Today I got the call from the bullpen since Iron Mary Biked 540 miles yesterday. I always enjoy getting speed work in a Bounty, and today was a nice morning to do so. Conditions: low 40s and damp, but the rain held off. No FNGs, not a pro, prayer. The Thang Mosey lap to warm …
7 Pax beat the fartsack to show up for YHC’s Q at Tread. 4 of the pax got in some miles with rucks and then swung a few bells. The other 3 ran the entire time. Conditions: 35 degrees Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Ruck to Kohls and back. Circle up for kettle bells. Wapner asked to connect to …
Way to go, fellas! We’re halfway through the Fuel Challenge! Hopefully everyone is doing well and feeling better from eating clean. It’s now time to discuss the optional Week 4 Challenge: The Caffeine Cutback. Yes, this hurts me, too. Yes it’s hard. Yes, our co-workers and families may want to avoid us this week. There’s …
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Weather: 43 degrees, wet ground, with a slight wind YHC’s M is off at a training class today, so it seemed like the perfect time to Q on Saturday at Turning Point. The workout started with about 8 pax, but after praying and running around the parking lot we ended up with 19! Most of …
While the forecast called for 45 degrees and 90% chance of rain, many PAX chose to stay in their comfy beds this morning. 6 dedicated PAX did venture out for a competitive game of 3 v 3 fútbol on a slightly truncated field. We did not pick teams the typical way by counting off, but …
Eleven pax met on a cold morning to celebrate another year for YHC. I appreciate all you guys so much. Iron shapens Iron and on days like today, when its cold and no one wants to get out, we all come together and get better. I appreciate the accountability. 6 for SL. Below is what …
Temp: 38F with slight breeze, but not too cold if you kept moving 1/23/20 Crypt Q (Canseco) Disclaimer, admission of 1st Q at Crypt…. pax were welcoming and supportive (they were curious about what was in black bag that YHC had brought that actually contained jump ropes) Mosey to back of school The Warm Up …
Nine (9) of Shawshank’s finest posted to see what YHC had to offer this morning. The DRP has been a little harder to swallow the last couple of weeks due to the colder than usual temps. With that in mind, YHC made sure to bring his best effort for the guys that beat the #fartsack …
2 days shy of 6 years ago, YHC participated in his first F3 workout. As has been stated before, it was a memorable day. It was the first time I had heard the phrase “the workouts won’t get any easier, but you’ll get better”. This statement is one of the hallmarks of F3, and very …
12 PAX braved the cold gloom this morning for a Booster led beatdown. A ton of sitting around today. Other than that we got after it pretty good. Conditions- about 32 degrees with the slightest of breezes The THANG- Disclaimer-prayer COP- SSH, through the tunnel, Imperial walkers, slow mo squats all IC Mosey toward back …
Bunch of sitting around at Turning Point this morningRead More »
Slid myself in on the Q sheet to get warmed up for next week’s Turning Point Q on Tuesday. Felt great to get back to leading the Graveyard PAX. Short Haul has been doing a fine, upstanding job of getting the Q-Sheet filled in his first month of GY leadership, so why not help him …
PUTTING THE FULL BODY WORKOUT IN AT GY THIS MORNINGRead More »
YHC has known for a while that he has the Q today. Normally shooting from the hip, I decided to try and plan a workout this time. With the recent attendance being 10-12 lately, i planned for 16, and what happened, 16 pax beat the fart sack! However puck did not this morning, hopefully he …
On January 26, 2016, 41 PAX showed up on the campus of Oak Grove Elementary for some #additionbydivision and launch F3 Lexington’s newest AO. At the time, none could fathom what this lil’ AO would become and how many lives it would change. YHC wasn’t there that day, and spent about 5 months being EH’ed …
On the evening of January 24th, 2014, YHC got an invite from a friend to some kind of workout out event the next day. It would be fun, he said. After a few minutes of conversation and a commitment, he happened to mention we needed to meet at 4:30….am…in the morning. Too late to back …
Weather: 29 Degrees – Crisp – 40 degrees colder than the last time I had the Crusade Q in December! The Thang: Intro, Disclaimer, Prayer It was a little cool to head towards the dam, so we headed through Whiteford and took a left near the top of the hill. Ran by Hobby Lobby, the …
Weather: cold as a witch’s… Disclaimer Prayer Thang Out of respect for MLK, Jr.’s lifelong advocacy for nonviolent disobedience for civil rights changes, our reps were in 19 and 64 representing the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. SSH IC x 19 TTT IC x 19 LBACs IC x 64 Mosey to breezeway …
9 PAX emerged from various locations around the greater Lexington area and joined together for a workout at The Hollow. Below is what happened during that workout. Conditions: 24 deg F with a strong enough breeze to make your face hurt FNGs, Disclaimer, Prayer The Thang: Mozey over to the dimly lit corner of the …
This is what happened at Tomahawk this morning: Conditions: 27 refreshing degrees One-Minute Warning Disclaimer Prayer The Thang: Mosey to front of gym. For fifteen minutes, the Pax will have: 50 merkins, 50 MCs, 50 squats, 50 LBCs, 50 burpees. Time will be divided into three-minute intervals. When the buzzer rings signifying the end of …
(Posted on Behalf of MacGruber) This was my second adventure to visit the men of TurningPoint ®. I got out there a little early to set up and get a mile warmup in. 1 for a mini SL. I thought it was going to be a 2 pax workout but with 3 minutes to go …
7 Pax defeated the fart sack this morning and posted to see what YHC had planned. As mentioned in the preblast it was only cold at the beginning. It warmed up quickly when 1 roll of the dice produced 80 block sumo squats. After 13 rolls of the dice our luck proved to be a …
Shawshank 1-21-20 Conditions: Very, Very Cold. 31degrees dry FNG Disclaimer Prayer THE THANG SSH 15 IC Imperial Walker 15 IC TTT 15 IC LBAC 10 Forward 10 Backwards Dunphy Half Burpee Mile – 6 Light Poles – half burpee (1) at light pole, Full Burpee (2) 1st pole 1x half burpee 2nd pole 2x half …
Put out for pax to wear tank tops for #tanktopTuesday; however, it was unlikely many if any would partake. It was supposed to be in the 20’s so why would you? Sometimes to toughen up some you have to be a little dumb though, so it was time for some dumb. Weather: 26 degrees, clear The …
Twas a wee bit nipply in the gloom of Smokehouse this morning with my temp gauge registering at 27, good thing we weren’t working out at Wilson’s house where the Hibernia arctic blast cooled him down to 26 or so his ACE hardware thermometer said. 4 for SL including a one lapper by Swayze, just …
10 PAX helped me celebrate my birthday at The Arena this morning. Weather was a chilly 27 degrees with an 8mph wind. We started with our COT prayer and the pledge then ran around the parking lot. We then circled up for some work in cadence. 47 Side straddle hops, 25 Imperial walkers, 15 TTT, …
14 Pax posted for YHCs 2nd Q. It was a tad chilly, but the pax stayed warm with Mumble Chatter and some work and Got Better today. Conditions: 40s Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer: Mozey to the back parking lot, Line up across for a pax of comparable size/pace. One side are the 1s, the other is the 2s, …
3 of us sped around the track while Cheers ran around campus seeking miles. Either way, the frigid cold didn’t deter the 4 of us from moving forward this AM. Good having Cowbell out there with us. Conditions: 32 degrees, felt like 25 The Thang: Warm up lap Dynamic Stretches 800m Fartleks x 6 (sprint …
Sunday Funday with YHC. 10 pax watched in amazement as YHC forgot how to count to ten, but hey, 15 is better anyway. If the success of a workout is the level of complaints and grumblings heard, today was a good day. Conditions: 50’s and clear but wet (YHC kept everyone off the ground. You’re …
written by Shag Hot Box Back to normal January weather, it was a brisk 45 degree morning. Couldn’t have been better conditions for a new game of frisbee for 15 PAX to enjoy trying out. Hot box was the name of the game and seemed to be a new spin on Ultimate Frisbee. Instead of …
21 pax gathered in the gloom of F3Graveyard to enjoy some Ultimate Frisbee. Competitive spirits were abundant today (others maybe too spirited) but all got better. At the end, we hit the reset button to focus on why we gather and what is important. Conditions: 39 and crisp (finally January weather) The Thang: One minute …
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Congratulations – you have almost made it halfway through the challenge! Starting Monday, we will take on another weekly challenge… one that YHC and many others find to be quite difficult. Thought we’d let the info out early so that you can shop for your groceries accordingly. Don’t forget the bread and….. never mind. This …
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YHC has been nowhere to be found when it comes to run groups lately. Today, he showed up on the Q sheet and didn’t have a choice. So, he peeled himself out of the #Fartsack and reported for duty. And like every other time, he was happy he did! This is a solid group and …
17 PAX disregard possible rain to post this morning for YHC first Q of 2020. Conditions: Thankfully warm (63 degrees) with the looming threat of rain. Disclaimer: You vs You, push yourself but don’t hurt yourself. Prayer Warm up TTT x 15 IC IW x 15 IC Hillbilly x 15 IC Mountain Climbers x 15 …
Today was my first ever visit to Detention. It’s a good hike from my house but a promise is a promise and I told Boo Boo I would Q if he showed up to the Stride Party. Well I Q’ed today…….still waiting for confirmation Boo Boo was at the Stride Party. He must have been …
Conditions: Very overcast, 63 degrees with sprinkles that Floppy did not like Welcome Disclaimer No FNGs BOM Prayer The THANG: Warm up lap around the Bluff Football Field, circle up at center SSH – 50 because I’m now 50 TTT – 25 LBAC – 25 forward, 25 reverse Mosey to the get bricks at the …
A steady rain made its way to town this AM so YHC brought a slightly altered weinke to BeechHouse. Our workout playlist consisted of Tom Petty, GnR, Steve Miller, John Mellencamp, David Bowie/Queen, Journey, but not Vanilla Ice. Enjoyed it, Men. Here’s what we did: Conditions: 60s, rain The Thang: DisclaimerBOM Warm up mosey COPSSH …
5 Pax fought off the fartsack and defied Cantore this morning. 4 for Stride Light. THE WEATHER: 65 Degrees, light rain. Very moist THE THANG: Coon Dog took the Q from Nick when Nick’s 2.0 started coming down with the Flu. YHC brought the Deck of Death Cards thinking Coon Dog may want them. Coon …
YHC knew the crowds would be a little to the lower side this morning as the National Championship Football game was last night (congratulations LSU) and there was also a heavy rain that crept through only 20 minutes before boot camp was to start and the threat of lightning was lingering. Fortunately, there was no …
Morning after National Championship football gameRead More »
YHC planned on the Shealy Rd route and almost posted it the night before for any of those Pax that would want to meet up along the way or jump from behind a trash can and scare the hell out someone. But as we gathered readying ourselves for the run 1 Pax decided to voice …
As you, dear reader, may or not be aware, almost a year ago, YHC was enjoying a nice ruck at Wander when I came upon a patch of black ice. This caused my legs to comically fly out from beneath me while the weight of my ruck carried me to the ground. The final result …
Ok, maybe that’s not exactly how it goes. However, when you make the decision to Q the day after what should be a National Holiday (the end of College Football Season), you know the dudes that show up will be hard core and expecting to get their money’s worth. You never want to be “that …
5 Pax posted for YHC’s return to Crypt on a morning after a big game and also in a rainy Gloom. Thankfully the rain cleared off and allowed the pax the opportunity to start their day off right by #Accelerating their #King. Here is what went down: Conditions: 65 ish and Humid after the rain …
Conditions wet and 70°F No FNGs Disclaimer COT/PRAYER 1 for SL . 7 pax for BC Warm up for 6 pax (1 did his warm up with Elvis) SSH 10 4ct IC TTT 4ct IC X10 Windmills 4ct 10 LBAC 10/10 4ct IC keep em up…. OH claps 4ct 10 keep em up…. Seal claps …
The rain held off for this am as we sped around the RBHS track fartlek-style. Conditions: 63 degrees, damp The Thang: Disclaimer BOM Warm up lap around track 1200m x 5: sprint straights, jog curves Total mileage: 4.6 COT & BOM Devo: Matthew 9:10-13 Prayer Requests: -Our troops, specifically 82nd Airborne -Trickle Announcements: -1/27 Big …
12 PAX posted for some running, rucking, dealer’s choice kettle bells, gumby, and fellowship the this wet ground/dry sky mid 60’s morning. YHC was pushing hard to get every pax in the Tread Twitter DM to post. That would be 36. We just barely missed it. Hey, maybe next time. Disclaimer and Prayer Ruckers ruck …
Weather- 60, little wet BOM-Disclaimer-Prayer Circle up: Motivators X 3 (listening to AOQ’s favortie- Taylor Swift) 9- Merkins IC10- LBAC, F/B, IC13- SSH, IC Mosey to teacher parking lot:14- squats, IC40- LBCs, IC43- IW, IC Pax couldn’t figure the above numbers. Of course Cheech (& YHC) was a Steelers fan and those were the Super …
Conditions: A balmy 60 degrees helped the PAX work up a little sweat for a change! The rain held off again today! The Thang: FNG! Welcome T.R. Parrish, “Otto” as a new F3 member!DisclaimerPrayer Warmup – YHC kept the warm-up short so we could finish the routine today. Through the Tunnel (15 IC, Tinkle style, good …
Conditions: Cold 35 Degrees The Thang: It’s always a challenge to Q Beech House. These brothers really bring it and like a few surprises. Trying to get a little creative, but also keep the Pax warm on this very cold morning in the gloom. 13 Pax assembled to get better together. Disclaimer/Prayer Step in parking …
About a month ago, a region wide challenge was put out for the different AO’s to Q Urban Legend one week. The Turning Point regulars decided to jump on it and we grabbed the second Friday of the year. Worked out perfect- weather was great and the motivation seemed to be at an all time …
With beautiful weather for fútbol, a brisk but comfortable 51 degrees, and the soccer goals back out 15 PAX posted at River Bluff HS for an 8 v 7 game of full field action. This match was a real classic. Not those classic 1-0 or 2-1 matches you see in the Premier League. No, this …
It’s great to see these numbers improving Rooster. Maybe it’s the mild weather for January? Maybe it’s the start to a new year of fitness goals? Probably the AOQ. Bouknights by nature are accountable to other Bouknights I suppose. Oh well. Great to have strong numbers no matter the reason so let’s keep it growing. …
(posted on behalf of Parking Lot) Conditions:Clear skies and 34 degrees 1 minute warning Disclaimer:Listen to your body, etc….. Opening Prayer The Thang: Mosey approximately 30ft and circle up for COT. YHC had intended to have the pax complete 48 reps of each exercise but after 24 reps of LBAC, he decided that it was …
First, or maybe second Q of the year. Need to break out of the holiday funk and get after it. Good way to do that and keep the intensity up is to bring out the ol trusty EMOM. So we did, it sucked…but we survived. Weather: 32 degrees The Thang: Intro, disclaimer, prayer Mosey over to …
(Backblast written by Sunday Driver, posted by Booster) 14 PAX showed up for a wonderful morning of leg workouts. We would have hit 15 PAX this morning if all HC’s showed. A morning of below freezing temperatures need a great warmup of stretching the legs to get a good burn later. YHC began the morning …
18 PAX posted and pushed one another through our workout on a chilly, but nice and dry morning. Disclaimer and Prayer The Thang: Start where we stand: – SSH IC X 20 – Merkin IC X 10 – Up Straddle Hop(dominant leg) IC X 20 – Merkin OYO 15 – Up Straddle Hop(other leg) IC …
YHC was encouraged this morning when cars started rolling in at 0450!! We had 7 PAX for StrideLite and I couldn’t have been happier!! It’s good to see men committing themselves to doing the harder thing and putting in some extra work. In YHC’s case, the holiday treats were a little to tempting, and now …
The men of Core Athletic Training were treated to a scientific block beatdown while being serenaded to legends such as David Allen Coe, Hank Williams, Jr, Beastie Boys, and Big Head Todd. We learned so much about DriSocket but no judgment from YHC. Here’s what we did: Conditions: low 30s The Thang: Disclaimer BOM Mosey …
A couple members of RS8 team met in the gloom pre go-time and discussed highly strategized plans to recon possible strategic waypoints for the take down of an unnamed high ranking Polish area of operations Q. The remaining team assembled and waited for asset 1 command central to arrive with the flag. Watches synchronized and …
Weather 42 Disclaimer-BOM-Prayer Mosey to helipad, circle up. SSH/ Burpees IC. 5/ 2, 10/4, 15/6, wanted to go to 25/ 10 but too much whining LBAC x 10 IC F, 10 IC R TTT x10 IC Merkins x10 OYO LBC x 10 IC Mosey to TUs truck, pickup 4 bricks each, carry overhead to gate. …
Freezing temps means tights for the men of Stride unless your name is Brita and you post in shorts and tshirt only. Conditions: Low 30s The Thang: Disclaimer Count off BOM Manhunt Route:Maiden to HendrixL on DuffieShawshank LoopR onto Duffie after ShawshankR on GibsonR into Gibson Forest neighborhoodR out of Gibson ForestR on Pond ViewTake …
Posted by Dominion for Tupperware Good work done men. Conditions: 39 °F, no wind, clear skies. No FNGs Disclaimer and Prayer COT – Mosey toward coupon storage, 15 SSH IC, 15 Imperial Walkers IC, 10 Baby arm circle forward IC, 10 Baby arm circle reverse IC. (50 reps total) The Thang: Back to the 50’s. …
Mumblechatter with this group is always good, especially with the combination of Notebook, Ranger, Quest, and Potluck! Got a little awkward at one point when some of the PAX admitted to admiring Ranger’s hair, commenting it looked like he was in a commercial with his hair blowing in the wind. As usual, the men of …
When YHC showed up, he was greeted by the men of Detention with open arms. No surprise here. What YHC didn’t know, was that three FNG’s were in attendance. This was murmured by our fearless AOQ, Bar Crawl, who was probably nervous about YHC leading the PAX, seeing as it’s been a good while since …
16 pax joined YHC in the gloom at Graveyard for a full-body beatdown that included block work and chasing Frisbees. Fun was had & all got better. Spackle modified. Conditions: 42 deg and clear The Thang OMW, Time called, Disclaimer, Prayer Mosey down to field to take a lap COP (all exercises IC x 15) …
posted on behalf of MacGruber… Conditions: The weather was weather Nursing a knee issue so I didn’t run SL – not sure how many did 1 minute warning Disclaimer – Listen to your body, modify if needed….blah blah blah Start off with 20 merkins immediately following opening prayer. Head to the court yard BOM: All …
A good beatdown was marred by a disastrous attempt at leading Imperial Squat Walkers during Circle of Pain. But, seeing Ponzi and Big Box back in the gloom made it all good. Here’s what we did: Conditions: low 40s The Thang: DisclaimerBOM Warm up mosey COPSSH x 15 ICBig Ol’ Arm Circles x 15 ICImperial …
The one where YHC tried Imperial Squat Walkers and it didn’t go wellRead More »
YHC decided to get there at 4:30 to do a little stride light and figured two of my p200 teammates would be joining me. HT showed up at 4:50 and I’m still waiting on Puffy to arrive. Currently he is the leading candidate for fart sacker of the year. All the pax started arriving around …
Brita put a call out for someone to Q today as the sheet was empty. YHC decided to commit. The decline in temps has resulted in a decline in pax at the ‘bush. This morning 6 of dropped the #drp and and decided to try to get a little better. 3 for SL. Conditions: a …
7 PAX post for a chilly morning at Tread. YHC and Canseco did a few flatback miles while the other 5 rucked. Both parties did the Publix loop for 30 min. Before coming back for the bells. Dealers choice style. As I recall, these were the exact exercises, with the exact reps, in the exact …
With rain overnight and still lingering this am, a game of cards was put together in an attempt to keep the pax dry. 5:59 – 1 min. warning 6:00 – circle up, disclaimer, prayer Mosey half way around the front parking lot, then stop and circle up for warmup. Exercises were IW, OHC, HB, TTT, …
Earlier this week a change in Q’s was made at The Hollow to work around an illness. That prompted YHC to grab today’s Q. A weinke was selected that would keep the PAX out the weather. It ended up just drizzling ever so slightly – but the ground was super soggy. Working out under the …
New year. New Clash. Couple things changing in Clashville. Backblasts are back. Every week. Q sheet is up and running. You sign up to Q, you are responsible for backblast within 24 hours. Everyone be a team player and sign up so it doesn’t end up being the same few people writing it every week. …
17 Pax posted the inaugural Graveyard Bootcamp of 2020. Not sure if YHC will be invited back anytime soon, but work was done, an all left stronger. Here is what went down: Conditions: mid 40s with no breeze, so it felt warm The Thang: Mozey down the steps, and around the football field (old school …
After a solid convergence yesterday YHC thought the Smokehouse PAX that couldn’t make it may want to have some of the experience. Two stations were “randomly” sampled as part of the plan. The BC was hopefully challenging but the real good stuff dropped with the COT chatter. There are people hit with tough news everyday. …
AOQ is somewhere, the Q board is somewhere with him, so YHC volunteered to Q. No Help helping, 2020 will now be chaotic because of this. Weather: Warmest 41° ever The Thang: Intro, disclaimer, prayer Mosey over to outdoor gym for COP LBAC wait, SSH x 10 IC LBAC x 10 IC f/r OH Claps …
10 PAX posted for the unrivaled, best, and most grueling Turning Point workout of the decade. Good work boys. Weather- low 40s, no wind, and perfect The THANG: Disclaimer-prayer- mosey to back parking lot for COP Motivators x 8 IC, Squats x 10 IC, TTT x 10 IC, Arm circles x 10 IC and reverse …
Half a dozen at Detention this AM to post-in the new year. Inspired by the Hollow-led NYD Convergence, YHC provided a 5-string twist on the ole’ BOMBS WOD. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: Mid-40’s and gloomy Mosey to the block pile for 2 bricks each. Not your average bricks. Talkin’ solid 4”x4”x9” chunky boyz. COP: …
The AOQs took the lead today to bring in 2020. We had 9 for SL and 8 for BC. Conditions: low 40s and cloudy COP The Thing: Rec Lower Body Q Mosey for about a half mile Karaoke 25 yards Squats Toe taps Calf raises Football drill with merkins on the down Squats Football drill …
YHC could not pass on the opportunity to be the first Q of 2020. When I signed up, little did I know that it would also be the first BC with the men of the Stand re-joining us and the hand-off to a new AOQ at SnakePit. I have been a part of F3Lexington and …
YHC showed up with a plan to make this the greatest workout of the decade at the Shank. 3 pax hit the road for stride lite and 6 pax conquered the fartsack and put it some solid work. The one minute warning was called after expelling some phlegm and we got busy livin’ and getting …
A new year has come to us and with it comes a new outlook, a new attitude and promises to do new things. #theherd will be doing something new this year. In a natural/wildlife point of view it is unhealthy and unnatural for a herd or flock to remain in one place for an extended …
Today marked the start of a new year and new decade. A great time to recommit ourselves to Fitness, to Fellowship, and most importantly to Faith. Today’s convergence was held in traditional convergence format. Led by 4 Qs with 4 Pain Stations. All the PAX exercised at a station, then rotated to the next until …
I can’t brag enough on these men! I can’t count the times that several of these men posted when others would not. Their commitment and active stance make up the back bone of F3 Nation! No excuses. A million reasons not to, but put in work anyway! Proud of these dudes! Today was a creation …
18 Pax posted for the last Turning Point BC of 2019 and the Decade, and what better way to celebrate than the resident AMRAP workout, Kamikaze. The pax pushed through and got better. Good work men! Conditions: Mid 40’s, and a little breezy THE THANG: Disclaimer / Prayer Mozey through the parking lot, around to …
Weather: 45 degrees with a typical Arena 10 mph wind The AOQ is off somewhere on vacation, so YHC had the run of the place today. The number of the day is 20 because 2020 is right around the corner. The Thang: Intro, Disclaimer, Prayer and Lord’s Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance. Mosey around the parking …
YHC started the year off with a goal to Q once a week, every week, for 2019. Even with an illness or two, some out of town trips, the Gauntlet, etc., YHC was able to hit the mark of 52 on the last possible day of 2019. As I look to 2020, the next challenge …
Conditions warm and muggy for December No FNGs Disclaimer Prayer COT YHC bought some new bells that needed breaking in this morning and the present pax were more than willing to help out. The thang, Warm up with some good ole standards 10 reps IC ,you know the drill. 1st segment 1 lap 200 or …
Disclaimer: I’m not a professional, modify as needed Prayer Warmup: Thru the tunnel Side straddle hop Little baby arm circles – forward – overhead clap – back Windmill The Wall: Calf raises – regular – toes in, toes out Tricep extensions Step ups – each leg Toe taps Toy Box – bricks or block: Merkins …
Weather: 68 Degrees – Humid – managed to dodge the overnight rain for an hour The Thang: Intro, Disclaimer, Prayer On Mondays the Crusade pax are known for heading towards the dam, and since this was the final run for 2019 we headed to the dam and back. Crusade needs Q’s for January 2020! Spackle …
THE THANG Rucked out and around Kohl’s and back (30 ish minutes) Did some Kettle-bell stuff (25 ish minutes) Did some solid Gumby (5 ish minutes) Counted COT ANNOUNCEMENTS: New Years Convergence January 1, 2020 – 7:00 am https://www.f3midlands.com/lexington-sc/2020-new-years-day-f3-lexington-convergence EH SOMEONE! Yes that means YOU! PRAYER REQUESTS: Sunday Driver’s drive to Ohio Wap’s Dad’s 1st …
Weather: 40 and light wind Introduction-Disclaimer-BOM-Prayer YHC pulled his lower back just before coming to the workout. Weinke changed on the fly… Slow mosey through front lot to teacher’s lot, circle up TTT X 10 IC LBAC X 10F IC/ 10R IC Merkins X 10 OYO LBC X 10 IC IW X 10 IC Line …
Who knew there were still Saturday morning bootcamps. Been a crazy holiday schedule this week. So, felt like a Saturday morning Q at Shawshank was a great idea. Weather has been crazy warm and we were approaching the 60s when we got started this morning. Really appreciate Field Goal and Gypsy helping YHC set up …
Revisiting the Saturday morning bootcamp……at ShawshankRead More »
YHC received message from AOQ Hemingway to get on the Q sheet and YHC knew it had been a long time since posted at this AO. YHC has been running mostly on Saturday mornings but it was great to get back out there to a Saturday BC. It was a great morning of fitness, fellowship, …
6 pax beat the fartsack, make that 7 pax, ok 10 pax do the har…, 13 pax come out for…, now 14 pax (YHC checks again to see if anyone else is coming). Final count 14 pax come out for YHC’s Q at Turning Point. Weather: Low 50’s Introduction-Disclaimer-BOM-Prayer Mosey to the back parking lot …
Groups of Three, Triple Nickel, and the Burp & MerkRead More »