Plant, Serve, and Grow…7 years later. It’s working!
7 years ago, Dredd and Crotch Rocket decided to plant, serve and grow a workout group for the invigoration of male community leadership in Cola. Thank God they did! F3 has developed into arguably one of the finest fraternities in the country and we’re thankful to be a part of it. Men all over need …
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Re-Pre-Blast: The Crazy Train Cometh
It is TWO WEEKS until we are wheels up on year 3 of the Crazy Train. What is Crazy Train you ask? Crazy Train is a week long event that allows PAX to push themselves physically and also participate in 2nd F and 3rd F events. Crazy Train leaves the station on Monday June 24th …
Preblast: The Crazy Train III
ALL ABOARD! Ha ha ha ha ha ha haaaa! Dahdum…….dahdum..dahdum..dahdum Ay, Ay, Ay, Ay, Ay, Ay, Ay Dahdum..dahdum..dadum Whhhhiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Dahdum..dahdum..dahdum All PAX gird your loins for the traditional F3 Midlands CSAUP as we proudly present to you the third installment of F3 Crazy Train. Crazy Train is a week long event that allows PAX to …
Mission Possible
Weather: 46 degrees, Light Mist & MOIST After multiple visits, today was YHC’s first Q at The Mission. The first F is always good, but the 2nd and 3rd F’s are always the most important part of a Mission workout and the coffeeteria afterwards!! The Thang: Intro, Disclaimer, Prayer and Lord’s Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance. …
Double Q Duty
Today’s 4 PAX at Jumanji was only a start to what the morning would hold for YHC on a rainy and mid 40 degree day. After Disclaimer and opening prayer the PAX warmed up with SSH, TT Tunnel, Windmills etc. Mosey to the brick pile select your poison (Block or bricks). Slowsey to the middle …
F3 Columbia 6th Anniversary Pre-Blast
October 2012 was the beginning of it all in Columbia. There wasn’t a #BRICKPILE or shovel flag or many men downtown that even had a clue what F3 was or better yet, what it could mean in our lives. It has helped many Sad Clowns (YHC being one of them) get off the couch and …
#TheMission Hosts #TheCastle
13 PAX, including one FNG (Husker) got better and posted at #TheMission. YHC was honored to lead the group and had some fun with blocks, bricks and jump ropes (well maybe not the jump ropes). As usual, after the warm-up, the workout didn’t really follow the Weinke, so apologies for the choppiness of this Backblast. Conditions …
Backblast: The Crazy Train
A better late than never Backblast to wrap up what was one of the more taxing weeks YHC can recall. Fellow PAX; I give you #CrazyTrain. This was the second installment of the #CrazyTrain and it did not disappoint. In what was a battle against yourself not only mentally an physically but also truly a …
Missing the Mission PAX
YHC was asked to Q today’s workout. It’s always an honor to serve the men that have been or are currently in Oliver Gospel Mission’s Recovery Program. Numbers were light (nobody actively in the Program joined us…and we certainly missed them), but we put in some work and remembered those that weren’t with us. We’ve …
Re-Pre-Blast: The Crazy Train Cometh
One week and change until we are wheels up on year 2 of the Crazy Train. What is Crazy Train you ask? Crazy Train is a week long event that allows PAX to push themselves physically and also participate in 2nd F and 3rd F events. Those few, those happy few that complete all events …
F3 Dads 2018: Enter Goliath
As summer approaches and all those school activities finally wind down (do we really need graduation ceremonies for preschool AND elementary AND middle school?), your 2.0s are going to go from 100 to 0mph faster than you can say “Get off the Xbox and go outside!” You’re going to be looking for anything to get …
Preblast: The Crazy Train Cometh
All aboard! Ha ha ha ha ha ha haaaa! Dahdum…….dahdum..dahdum..dahdum Ay, Ay, Ay, Ay, Ay, Ay, Ay Dahdum..dahdum..dadum Whhhhiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Dahdum..dahdum..dahdum All PAX prepare yourselves for the CSAUP to end all CSAUPs as we proudly present to you the second annual F3 Crazy Train. F3 Midlands has a lot to offer its PAX, from bootcamps to …
The Hearty Souls of the Mission
Mission Q for 2018-02-03 Weather: 32-ish, cloudy but no wind. Perfect for a winter February morning. Disclaimer, no FNGs, let’s get started: Warmup: SSH x 10, TTT x 10, Imperial Walkers x 10, LBAC x 10 each way. Military Press x 10, Chopper Squats x 10. The Thang: Mosey to the retaining wall. Climb a level, …
26.2
Weather: 35, calm Disclaimer & Prayer Mosey for 26 sec, 2 burpees; rinse & repeat COP: 26 IW IC/ 2 burpees 26 TTT IC/ 2 burpees 26 LBAC IC (13 F, 13 R), 2 burpees 26 plank jacks IC, 2 burpees Mosey to track, stopping twice after 26 sec, 2 burpees At track we played …
Ugly Christmas Sweaters and Ugly PAX
#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 …
A Thanksgiving Request from the Oliver Gospel Mission
The Oliver Gospel Mission is partnering with several churches to provide a wholesome Thanksgiving Day meal to hundreds of Midland families. A family will receive a box that includes all the foods that we’re accustomed to enjoying with our families and friends on Thanksgiving Day. Check out the picture below for the box contents. OGM …
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A Pop Up Side the Head on October 27
Every now and then an opportunity falls outa the sky and pops you up side the head. One’s falling on Friday, October 27 at Earlewood Park, a cookout from 5-7 pm with our Oliver Gospel Mission friends. Take advantage of the few remaining Fridays of extra daylight by fellowshipping with your F3 buddies and …
Filling More Than Bellies…Also, see the PAX list for more RESPECT than Aretha Franklin
Task. Purpose. Mission. A task without purpose may be completed, and completed well, but honestly how much impact is felt without purpose. How spiritually full is a task? A mission requires that task to have a purpose, filled to the brim with impact. If your mission is given spirit, specifically the kind that asks one …
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Improper Use of Steps at Finley Park Result in Encouragement the Hard Way
Nineteen men posted at The Mission today. Men from Depot and Strut, and ofcourse the men of the Oliver Gospel Mission (OGM), men with addictions who participate in a rigorous program at the OGM. The Mission is considered your second AO if you’ve posted here once but regularly attend another AO. Had a diverse age …
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Not Lost.
16 PAX posted at Finlay Park to shoulder our burdens together – 60# sandbags, sloshpipe, ammo can, and most importantly: this thing we call life. Always great to see consistent participation and leadership by the Mission Program PAX, and to be reminded that the impact is mutual. #TClaps for the ruck and coupon loans. There …
What’s similar between a Battle and a Mission?
Battle is a workout that pushes you to your physical limits (repeatedly), while the mission is one that reaches down into your sole. One makes you as miserable as possible, and by doing that makes the rest of life seem a little easier. The other makes you thankful for all the blessings you have in …
Annual F3 Oliver Gospel Mission Loads Up on Memories
The Annual F3 Oliver Gospel Mission Lake Murray Cookout. Wow, this was a good party. 57 men took the annual opportunity to take advantage of a great venue at Pine Island. Now that our second cookout is in the books, YHC is confident that today those who dropped by are enjoying the memories – and …
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VQ Explosion-Perezoso Dora Evolves To Intenso Dora
In addition to The Mission, YHC has been a regular at Legion now for a few months. The time had come to step up for the VQ and get on the regular Legion rotation. Many have stated that the night before the VQ, that nerves are tense and sleep is a bit difficult. For …
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It’s All About the 22
YHC has written this BB many, many, many X’s. Cause The Mission AO and the Strut AO and the Depot AO and the Legion AO and Woodshed AO and the Boneyard AO and the Graveyard AO and the thirty others in Cola keep providing the same manna that many kids need that call themselves men. …
Mentoring at The Mission
We’re excited with what F3 is doing at Oliver Gospel Mission (OGM)! In a relationship that now spans 2 years, we’ve seen lives changed and believe that more lives can be changed…with your help. Be a #HIM and consider mentoring one of the men at OGM’s Recovery Program, where they’re “transforming lives”! Mentoring at Oliver …
Thunder visits The Mission with Special Guest DawnStrike
April 22nd marked the second week Thunder was invited back to the Mission. DawnStrike agreed to co-Q and everyone’s favorite mumblechatter BetaMax showed up only 1.5 hours after Qing Dawnstrike. Thanks to the Thunder pax who came by. The Thang Warmup SSH IC x 20 Imperial Walkers IC x 20 Squat IC x 20 Air …
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Stumble finds its way around Mission
Stumble took on Mission this weekend, and it was a privilege to lead a great group of men. We explored the perimeter of Finley Park and made our way from the Flag up Taylor Street to Assembly to Laural and down Gadsden with pain stations along the way. We ran 1 mile total. Conditions: Perfect …
The Mission Welcomes The Pile&SCORE
Another special day at The Mission as we welcomed PAX from Brickpile & SCORE. Really enjoyed spending time w/ these fellas and trust they appreciated the lives F3 is changing at the Mission! After a prayer and disclaimer, YHC got the PAX to work. All 4ct IC Imperial Walkers x20 LBACs (front/back), O/H Clap, Raise …
The Mission 2 Year Anniversary Celebration
Who: The Mission & You What: 2 Year Anniversary Celebration Where: Finlay Park, Columbia SC When: April 29, 2017 at 8:30 AM, with Coffeteria to follow at Oliver Gospel Mission, 1100 Taylor St. Why: Cause this AO is like no other!! Two years ago the Preblast for the Mission read: “If you are looking for …
Mission Q School Workout
20 Highly motivated Pax post to The Mission for a Workout and Q School. It was great to be back at The Mission with great support from the men of The Castle and the men of OGM! In addition to a workout today was a Q School. This was an opportunity to learn more about …
Oliver Gospel Mission Bowling Night
Please join us Tuesday, April 4th 6:30pm at AMF Park Lanes in Cayce (900 Axtell Dr) to knock down some pins with our buddies from Oliver Gospel Mission. Last year’s event was a big hit, and I hope to have a big crowd out there to show our support for these men. For what it’s …
Back Slapping, Block Toting, Gettin Better At The Mission
What can you say. Perfect morning for the Sux. Weather’s good, downtown Cola has that urban vibe not found in Irmoville with the street market, dog walkers, runners, paper readers and a Finley Park cancer awareness gathering complete with music and vendors … and our audience. It’s our playground. 12 PAX with a lot of …
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3 Qs Makes for a Good Crowd!
Today The Mission welcomed Depot and Strut to its home AO, a buncha HIMs they are. We had a great time taking the Clown Car to Strut this week as Enterprise, FNG Wolfgang, and Serena got a taste of how they do it on the other side of the river (Burpees and Pull Ups anyone?), …
TheMission Welcomes Crypt
Our Mission Exchange Program continued this week as the PAX from Crypt and other Lexington AOs visited Finlay Park (with a mid-week visit to Crypt for a Voltron bear-crawl & block-fest). There were 21 present as Enterprise & YHC stamped passports for Lexington PAX; another truly special day. Truly blessed to have the support that …
Short circuited at #TheMission
The only thing better than the weather down at #TheMission today was the turnout with 26 pax posting to support our brothers at OGM while putting in some work. This week #Detention brought a strong contingent as well as #TheHollow among other Lexington, Lake Murray and Columbia pax as all regions were represented today. T-claps …
Thunder brings the Mumblechat2TheMission
Oh yeah, Thunder brought the Mumblechatter to and out of The Mission today. Flags were planted (Thunder, Dawn Strike, Amble, Mission of course), smack was talked, all around good time was had, all 3 Fs were apparent! As The Mission Exchange Program leaned in to its second week, the Thunder AO were good enough to …
Special Opportunity for the Lake Murray AO’s
On March 28, 2015 a new kind of AO was formed in downtown Cola, somebody came up with it’s name-The Mission. The familiar F3 mission statement applied: To plant, grow and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of the male community leadership. What made The Mission a “new kind” of AO was the male …
Visits to The Mission
21 days into the New Year, we were geeked to have 27 PAX post for today’s Mission workout. As hopefully everyone will attest, this AO is especially special…where all 3 Fs consistently show-up. We were so happy to welcome 5 PAX that traveled all the way from the Grand Strand, rising in the gloom to …
Not #FridayApproved
Today’s scheduled Q was incommunicado on a secret, Most Interesting mission, so YHC called a hillier route than the usual Friday coffee mosey. #Grumblechatter ensued. Conditions: 55, breezy, bit of rain that cleared up within 10 minutes The Thang: Olde Knight > Galway > Macon > Winston > Dublin > Hampton Ridge > Marthas Glen …
Just when you thought things couldn’t get better at #TheMission…
Just when you thought your previous experiences at #TheMission couldn’t be topped, this Saturday came along and took things to another level. It truly was a special day at #TheMission on Saturday. While it wasn’t the first time a TV camera was in the Area of Operations of an F3-Columbia workout, this time it was …
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How Do We Continue to Help the Flood Victims (Our Next Step)
On October 4th the world as a lot of people of know it changed drastically as the sky’s opened up and the flood waters rose. What came over the next days and weeks amazed me. The way that neighbors, communities, and strangers all came together to help each other out in a great time of …
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This One is More Than A Workout
Some of these guys are fast and strong and likely could keep pace with about anyone – heck, they traversed the Mud Run with Dredd. The rest are busting their butts to get faster and stronger. But they all go back to the Oliver Gospel Mission at 9:30 and get back to the real workout. …
Mud Run is All the Talk at The Mission
The Mud Run has given the OGM men purpose in their workouts; it’s got them excited about the comradery with their F3 brothers; they’re trusting each other as they prepare and they take solace in the truth that their support of each other in the run will get them through it. And they’re all over …
6 Months at The Mission
Six months ago, Columbia area regions launched a downtown AO to support the men enrolled in The Oliver Gospel Mission’s residential recovery program. In that time, we’ve developed a strong relationship with the men in the program, as well as the leadership over there. Here’s an update of what’s been going on… Mentoring The OGM …
Cinderblock Smackdown at #TheMission
14 pax gathered ’round the shovel flag planted at historic Finlay Park on a pleasant Saturday morning in downtown Columbia. What a beautiful day to sit on a park bench, read a book and just kick back and relax! But that’s not what the men of F3 are interested in when attending a workout. It’s …
A Need At The Mission
I witnessed something powerful at The Mission on Saturday. One of our faithful pax enrolled in the recovery program shared with me that he almost walked out the door of the recovery program earlier in the week. This guy is pretty quiet, but after some persistence he admitted to me that he was feeling guilting …
The Three F’s were Present in Full Force at The Mission
Thirteen got F3 at it’s best this AM at the well used and worth-every- penny- spent- on- it Finley Park. Did the park’s founding fathers envision men from different walks bustin their cans as they Bear Crawled the amphitheater, and climb the seven block walls in the July heat or grown men pull upping on …
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No Man left behind – an observation
A few weeks ago I was at a Tuesday bootcamp when we began the workout with a run (heading to a destination that was good distance away). I was jogging beside one of my buddies when he stopped and decided to wait on a member of the pax who was lagging behind and struggling a …
The silent F, a pre-blast
When: July 25 at 8:15 Where: Woodshed Who: All of you What: What is the silent F you ask? Form. Think about it, many of us are out more than two days a week working out at whatever respective destination we call home. We are getting up early to participate in the 1st F to …
Independence Day Convergence at the Mission
30 Pax (with one FNG-Overdue) made it out to the Mission hosted convergence for a little patriotic beat down. It was a great opportunity to pay tribute to July 4th and “17 76″…. Conditions: 73 and moist. The Thang: Circle up for Disclaimer Mosey around the park to view the Pain Stations Circle up for …