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Amble – 10/22
Conditions: 40 degrees, cloudless, cold enough to make the run hurt and feel great simultaneously. The Thang: 10 pax circled up to hear YHC’s ode to a throwback route with a slight modification. Ever since YHC has been posting at Amble (one of the original #F3Columbia running AOs), he has been hearing about the cherished …
LambChop and Hamilton at #TheCastle
12 PAX braved the chill and arrived at #TheCastle to get better. With LambChop in the Gloom early setting up stations, the PAX knew what was coming. LambChop spinning tunes from the Broadway musical Hamilton; however, was not expected. The PAX pushed through, became a bit more sophisticated and appreciated that LambChop’s playlist is different than Backstop’s. …
Showtime at The Castle
10PAX emerged from the #Fartsack this morning in search of a way to #GetBetter. Lingering near the Kings Grant Clubhouse was YHC, who, wearing a hat and long sleeves, was feeling a little groggy from a night of indulging in the food of the South Carolina State Fair. With the Lebron James playing his first regular season …
Fall, Finally, for Friday Fun at the Iron Yard
Conditions: Fall finally arrived for this morning’s Friday Iron Yard at Dreher. Clear and crisp. Depending on who you asked, it was somewhere between 49 and 54 degrees. Either way, conditions were great. The Thang: Warm Up — Jog around the Dreher driveway circle SSH x20 Imperial walkers x20 Windmills x20 Arm Circles – x15 …
Thunder Picks Their Poison at The Crossroads
The Cross workout forces a man to put himself through some suffering – however, the sequence of that suffering is up to him. As Beads put it, “Thank you, Splinter. For giving us the illusion of having some control over this.” All 15 men got in some great work. Here’s what we did — Conditions: …
Tigers taking over Hammer
15 Pax beat the fartsack today and despite forewarning and a beautiful Clemson GIF by McNugget, plenty of Gamecocks came for the beatdown as well. Reminiscent of the days of Thunder and Lightning at Clemson, YHC and BooBoo brought the pain. Conditions: 60ish degrees and pleasant The Thang: BooBoo started off the session taking us over …
A Very Modified Murph
-The Thang Ruck the block around the #Brickpile, ending at pull-up bars 25 pull-ups, 25 mercans, 25 squats OYO w/ rucks on Ruck the block around #Brickpile, ending at treeline near shovelflag 25 mercans, 25 squats, 25 OHP w/ ruck -Circle up w/ Amble for count-o-rama and name-o-rama -Welcome FNG – Quickcrete to Amble
BlackJack and Blocks at the Castle
9 posted for a Switch-A-Q after yours truly wasn’t able to make his originally scheduled Q for Monday – special thanks to Turncoat for swaping. Conditions: 70 degrees Disclaimer The Thang: Side straddle hop IC x 20 Through the tunnel IC x 20 Imperial Walker IC x 20 Little Baby Arm Circles forward IC x …
Blocks on Tour at #TheCastle
9 at #TheCastle on a beautifully gloomy 65 degree morning. The theme of this workout was: take the blocks on tour, it gets boring sitting in the woods collecting deer pee all the time. Warm up Side straddle hop (20 in cadence) Through the tunnel (10 in cadence) Little baby arm circles forward and back …
Where was Garnish?
17 posted for a Garnish like beat down (Garnish was not one of them). Work was done. Shirts were drenched. Conditions: 70 degrees with 95% humidity The Thang: 25 SSH IC Grab blocks and head to the bottom of the hill on Briarfield. On the way we walked with the blocks above our head, did …
Field of Dreams?
Maybe Field of Nightmares is more appropriate. As of this writing, YHC is still sore from this most recent unpleasantness! Here’s what went down… Conditions: Football Weather! The Thang Splinter up first with a Tabata from hell Mosey to the football field and get a lap. 5 Tabata Rounds of Merkins then sprint to the …
#Thunder Starts Reynolds Week With A Burp…uh…Bang
17, including one FNG, posted in the 70 degree gloom this morning at #Thunder expecting a Q from the young calf Splinter but instead got the old bull, YHC, (yeah, bad Step Brothers reference) after Splinter called a stomach virus audible the night before. Ol’ YHC got the text at 4:30am so the plan was …
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Bonescatter comes to Woodshed
Location: Meadowfield Middle School Weather: 74 degrees, Humidity 98% Recap: Welcome to the boneyard workout. 14 Pax completed 8 exercises with a Block carrying for 65 yards in between each bucket. Prayer requests- Haiti victims, F3 wife with MRI, Hurricaine Victims, F3 men and their issues. Devotion: The Death of Self Jesus Christ was obedient to …
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 …
Three long ladders
YHC was up in Charlotte for the weekend with a bunch of hometown friends, doing what you do when your in a fun city with some old buddies. Put it this way, it wasn’t healthy, but it was fun. We all need it every now and then. What this ended up in was YHC being …
Friday Fun at The Castle
Conditions – 73 and Balmy Opened with the Disclaimer. Warm-up: SSH x 20 LBSC x 10 forward and x 10 backwards Slow fast merkin x 10 Calf stretch 20 count BBSU x 20 Count off 1 and 2 – 1 gets rifles and 2 get blocks Rifle (R) / Blocks (B) R: Up and over. 30. …
Five PAX met on this muggy fall morn Snowden at the Q no running true to SCORE Side Straddle hop so true to our form Little Baby Arm Circles as we begin to get warm Imperial Walkers in cadence was next Snowden loves those Squats, he likes them the best To the high school steps …
Orange Block work for DARTH
14 PAX posted this morning for a solid block work circuit thingy! F3 Nation is trying to wrap our heads around the fact that we lost one of our own way too early. Darth Visor was a man that YHC didn’t know except to say he’s a brother. Today we wore orange in honor of …
Honoring others, AOQ’s 30th Aye!
Disclaimer, warm-up: LBAC, merkins (IC), air squats (IC), TTT, cherry pickers, imperial walkers (or hillbillies depending on how you interpret Qs instructions vs demonstration), mosey to park, Lt Dan length parking lot. The thang: picnic tables for 15 dips, 15 box jumps, rinse & repeat for 30; playground for a modified buddy team Murph (each …
Plagiarism at #TheCastle
The PAX welcomed Freebird back to the Q at #TheCastle. Since YHC is posting this on behalf of Freebird, additional commentary has been added. YHC’s first observation is that Freebird clearly did not read Selfie’s BackBlast from Friday, which noted that 2.3 miles were run with bricks. Despite the Cliff Notes download from Selfie this …
Running with Bricks
10 pax came out to #TheCastle on another warm humid morning. It is fall, isn’t it? If the humidity doesn’t make you sweat, touring the neighborhood with some bricks sure will. Disclaimer COP: SSH x20 IC Windmill x 10 IC Through The Tunnel x 20 IC LBAC Fwd x 10 IC, Rev x10 IC Overhead …
Battle of the Spartans
Cess called on Eldrick and YHC to bust it had out the gate and not stop for one solid hour. We knew we had to bring it! 5 Pax gave it their best shot and made it one step closer to becoming Spartan Warriors after this one. Bottom line is this was one tough hour of …
Block Fun with Someone Named “Dora” at The Pile
Always a good thing to be back at The Mothership. Here’s what we did, it was sufficiently terrible: Conditions: Nice Cool Morning The Thang Go get Blocks COP Merkins 10 IC Mtn Climbers 20 IC Squats 10 IC SSH 20 IC Partner Up Block Dora 1 partner carry blocks around lot loop 1 partner reps …
Score partners up for pain
While it rained yesterday and during the night, six brave guys showed up to work out and get better. The ground was a little damp, but the temperature was great, and it was a great day to be out in the gloom. Condition: 68 degrees The Thang: Jog to the corner of the field near …
Wednesday’s Hampton Hills and Whole Foods Run
Conditions: Perfect. If you’re not getting up and out to enjoy this weather (is it finally fall?), you’re missing out. Consider this a friendly reminder that Stumblers run on M,W,F; bootcampers workout (Woodshed! Legion!) on T,Th; and Rogue Runners run on T,Th (starting at Starbucks). There’s really no excuse not to post. YHC decided to …
#Amble – MLK Park Loop de Loop
Temperature: 72°, Humidity: 90% https://www.strava.com/routes/15598542
F3 Workout Deck beta test 1.0
After the long awaited arrival of the F3 Workout Deck, YHC knew it needed a test run. Disclaimer Mosey COP ssh x 20 ic arm circles x 20 in forward and reverse alternating shoulder press x 20 ic squats x 20 ic merkins x 10 ic lbc x 20 ic mosey to school for the …
The 3 Amigos
Short and sweet. Lots of bricks, hills, and Prowlers. Here’s what we did: Conditions – 69 degrees, pleasant overall, very wet field The Thang Misfire Grab the bricks Mosey to Falcon Dr hill Quick ab COP 25 big boys 25 iron cross 25 Russian twists Hill work on Falcon Dr 1stround Sprint 1/3 up hill …
Heartbreak Ridge
11 pax started a #CesspoolStyle 11th hour tour of Hampton Ridge courtesy of YHC. 9 survived until the end to tell the tale. Conditions: maaaaybe a little bit cooler? The Thang: SSH x20 IC until #The6 rolls in Mosey to the northwest corner of the park (#HumpDay10K finish line) COP: Merkins x10 IC Squats x15 …
14 get their circuit on at #Thunder
14 faithful gathered at #Thunder for a little circuit fun at the hand of YHC. Felt like old times out there with Adrian, McLovin, and Huffy (among others). Some ground was covered. Work was done. All appeared pleased. Conditions – 71 (fantastic) degrees #TheThang Warm Up Lap Around School COP Field SSH – 25 (4ct) …
Ramble Wednesday
13 Pax gather for a 6-mile tour of Shandon and Rosewood Full route by street. Woodrow Blossom Harden Devine Santee Lee Maple Montgomery Ott Devine Kilbourne Wheat Woodrow COT/BOM – by Sketch
Battle Comes to Hammer
Since YHC’s Battle Q was cancelled on Saturday (thanks Florence), the basic structure of the workout was bumped down the road a few days for the Hammer PAX to enjoy. Conditions: humid The Thang: Warmup- 20 SSH IC 10 Merkins IC 10 Squats IC 20 LBCs OYO Grab blocks, go to corner of Briarfield and …
DRP Sampler
12 PAX emerged from the #Fartsack this morning in search of a way to #GetBetter. Lingering near the Kings Grant Clubhouse was YHC, who, candidly, had not posted with #TheCastle PAX in some time. Fearful that the PAX had forgotten YHC, we dipped into the greatest hits collection to offer up a sampling of some …
F.L.O.R.E.N.C.E at #TheCastle
Conditions: 76 and swampy, no wind, unless you were behind a PAX that shall not be named! Disclaimer and Tha Thang: SSH *20 Butt Kicks*20 High Knees*20 Through the Tunnel *10 Little Baby Arm Circles – Forward *10 (3 count) Little Baby Arm Circles – Backward *10 (3 count) Frankensteins – *10 (3 Count) …
16 at the Surge 9/11 Tribute
Conditions: Low 70’s and Damp 1 min warning, Intro, Not A Professional, No FNGs, Escobar did a mini devotional of 9/11 facts to remind us of what we were tributing, Prayer The Thang: Mosey 9/11 warm ups 9 warm ups with 11 reps each 1. SSG IC 2. TTT IC 3. LBAC IC 4. LBAC …
Scrambullseye ScramBull Scrambleye
Whatever you want to call today’s version of Scramble, there is no doubt that 11 pax rose from the clutches of the fartsack to take their #DRP. Conditions: endlessly hot and humid with Florence on the way The Thang: YHC did not post the route the day before. From Trenholm Plaza, YHC led the pax …
Kamikaze SubstiQ #where’smyblock
11 PAX turned out for a Kamikaze led #cinderblock tour of #thecastle Conditions – 76, swampy but clear Disclaimer – followed by Cinder Block “CB” selection COP – SSH 10 x 4 ct, 5 Burpees OYO, SSH 10 x 4 ct, 5 Burpees OYO, LBACF -15 x 4 ct, LBACR – 15 x 4 ct. …
BATTLE Dealer’s Choice Style
Both of the originally scheduled Q’s were unable to make their Q, so it was on Dealer’s Choice style. This usually doesn’t end well and it held true Saturday. Quit complaining and get to work. 7 PAX posted and they aren’t your everyday run of the mill PAX. These are BATTLE vets that don’t know …
It’s You against You…and the clock!
Summary My Pre-Blast promised the Pax no running and no burpees. My main COA: Encouraging those who haven’t post in a while (is there a name for this in the Lexicon?) to return by providing “very modifiable exercises”. Conditions Gloomy: 75 degrees, humid, damp ground (sux because the winke sheet was packed with exercises on …
Michelle’s 5K
11 PAX posted in the Gloom this morning. We ran for fun, better health, fellowship and to support a brother in need. Here’s how it went: Conditions: Still mid 70’s. Still feels like a hot wet blanket is wrapped around your head. The Thang: Leave Trenholm Plaza and head up Trenholm Rd. Left on Forest …
First Friday Football Ramble
The eve of Saturday college football was upon us so to celebrate, YHC got creative and came up with a fun, fast route. 18 PAX posted, most in their school colors, and dominated the “F stands for football” (or whatever else you want it to be) course! Here’s how it went: Conditions: 75, clear and …
Feeling 22
8 Sandlot pax showed up in the September sauna for a NE KamikazE Q. Mosey to tennis courts for the WARMUP: 3-point Suicide SSH 3-point Suicide Bend & Reach Hillbillies 3-point Suicide Merkins Diamond Merkins Hand-Release Merkins 3-point Suicide Big Boys Left-Leg / Right-Leg Sit Ups Flutter Kicks Freedom Twists 3-pont Suicide Arm Circles Forward …
Labor Day Convergence 2018!
45 PAX posted for the Labor Day Convergence at #THUNDER. Clown Cars were everywhere, even had some of our boys from #SAWMILL make the trip. Glad to have them. This was a special type of convergence because we had a little something for everyone. TEDDY ran the Kettle Bell workout, NAILS lead a run group, …
Nonstop at Hammer
Really great for YHC to able to Q at Hammer this morning. Sweat equity was built up by all. Great numbers this morning. Here’s what we did — Conditions: warm, humid, still hot The Thang COP 10-5 Squat/Merkin Countdown Grab Bricks and blocks Put Blocks down at Briarfield / SF Run with Bricks to Oak …
Field and Dice
YHC awoke from the massive #beatdown from Cesspool at Labor Day Convergence and had thoughts of bringing same Q to the pax that didn’t take the drp on Labor Day. Then YHC remembered the mantra “don’t Q it if you can’t do it” and opted for a new plan. Disclaimer mosey to dark center of …
Hill Repeats – Why Not?
13 PAX emerged from the #Fartsack this morning in search of a way to #GetBetter. As YHC knocked off the cobwebs from a holiday weekend filled with excess, while licking wounds from Cesspool’s #Snotwoggler at the Labor Day Convergence on Monday, it was clear that a plan had to be put in place to challenge …
Davant Sucks
Well I guess it’s better late than never, but here’s a recap of Friday’s #TheCastle run group… umm, I mean boot camp. 10 pax including 1 FNG made their way out in the gloom on this pre-holiday weekend Friday morning to #getbetter. Hope you brought your running shoes! On Wednesday, Freebird promised not too much …
Get Your Ass to Dawn Strike
Conditions: yep, still summer YHC was about to title this missive “In Defense of #DawnStrike“, but #DawnStrike needs no defense. Not from YHC, or anyone else. In fact, YHC is just sitting here in front of the TV and the iPad sipping a nice glass of rye, not even knowing why YHC started writing this. …
16 Pax Take on the Wheel
16 Pax use the Wheel to Roll back rates. Conditions: Upper 70’s and 1000% Humidity 2 min warning, 1 min warning, Intro, Not A Professional, 1 FNG, Prayer The Thang: Mosey SSH IC x15 1 Burpee TTT IC x15 2 Burpees LBAC IC x15 3 Burpees Michael Phelps IC x15 4 burpees Imperial walkers IC …
Woodshed Celebrates Four Great Years with Four AOQs
If it’s August at Woodland Park, you know it’s time for another birthday celebration for our beloved AO. This year, 18 Pax (Ash; Bonesaw; Commie (from F3 Birmingham); Pondo; Heidi; Pipeline; Foxhole; Big Wheel; Odyssey; Bloodwork; Teddy; FroYo; Serena; RestStop; Belle; HeeHaw; BillyBob; Chewy) plus appearances from 5 Legionnaires / Rogue Runners (Shocker, Heist, Corndog, …
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