Shoulders and Chest, Anyone?
35 degrees and perfect. Excellent work by all Pax. Welcome FNG Frosty. Very impressive on his first post. 20 SSH IC 20 Burpees OYO Mosey to Satchel Ford parking lot. Partner up for a Bear Crawl 1-2-3. Partner 1 bear crawls to middle of parking lot and crawl bears back. Partner 2 does exercises. Flap …
8 Pax Post for the 12 Days of Surgemas
Today, we did a modification of “The 12 Days of Christmas” song at Surge. Disclaimer, No FNGs, Prayer Mosey to the side of the cafeteria. SSH x 12 TTT x 12 OH Clap x 12 Grab blocks, and line up on the baseline of the basketball court. The Thang: The 12 Days of Surgemas On …
An ode to thunder
Admittedly YHC has been inconsistent in the gloom for awhile. There have been some life issues and motivation issues that have made the fartsack more appealing lately, but not what is good for a man’s soul. Despite that, YHC has been looking forward to this morning’s Q since he got the notification back in September. …
Woodshed Hill Work at Applesauce Mound
The numbers have been relatively low of late, but the Pax posting on these cold mornings are made of strong stuff. This strength was on full display during this morning’s meandering mosey to Indian (Applesauce) Mound for some much needed hill work. Four fellows faithfully followed YHC for some fellowship and this workout: Conditions: The …
One Cold, Wet Morning in the #Battle Trenches
They claimed it would be in the 40’s… like a warm winter day in F3Columbia. And there was a 40% chance the rain wouldn’t start until after the #Battle clock expired. The 7 pax who posted, however, were unperturbed by the rain drops they could hear from their fartsacks that morning nor dissuaded from making …
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 …
DawnStrike goes to Circuit City
5 pax showed up in the cold drizzle to enjoy what YHC guaranteed would be a dry, warm morning. I should become a weatherman with that prediction success. The Thang: Mosey to the side of Dreher, circle up in the foyer SSH, 25, IC Imperial Walker, 25, IC LBAC, 15 forward/reverse/ press, IC merkins, 15, …
Cold Convergence and Coffee!
If it’s the first Thursday of the month, it’s the Woodshed-Legion Converge-coffeteria! Conditions: Cold! (maybe that’s what kept everyone away?) The Thang: Set of SSH (fast speed) (hoping this distraction would allow more folks to show) Sprint to the bottom of the parking lot (near Pier 1) From the curb, suicides to the first 3 …
Braddock #blockparty, #GSWK
10 PAX made the choice to get better at #thecastle with the added bonus of #GSWK – #GetSwoleWithKamikaze Conditions: 35, and clear Disclaimer COP – SSH 10 x 4 ct, 5 Burpees OYO, SSH 10 x 4 ct, 5 Burpees OYO, LBACF -10 x 4 ct, LBACR – 10 x 4 ct, Imperial Walker – …
Hammer – 12/6
YHC always enjoys a chance to get back over to Hammer where it all started for me…and 11 PAX did some fast paced work in the not too warm conditions. Conditions: 27 degrees, no wind, and clear skies Tha Thang: The PAX off 11 grabbed two sets of bricks and two blocks and then moseyed …
Swampfox gets some McNugget Love
YHC had the pleasure of dishing out a little pain while also making things a little fun (I hope) at Swampfox. The pax spent quite a bit of time on YHC’s favorite field, the diamond, for a beat down and a little batting practice mixed. YHC was quite impressed with the Swampfox Pax batting skills! Conditions: 44 degrees and …
F3 Columbia Christmas Party Friday December 14th
Tis the season F3 Columbia! The annual Christmas party will be held on Friday December 14th and is a potluck event. For those who are unaware, A potluck is a communal gathering where each guest or group contributes a different, often homemade dish of food to be shared. You can visit our Facebook page to see the details …
Block Work
Great numbers by #theherd this morning on a clear 43 degree morning. Thanks to the 9 PAX who came out. After disclaimer and opening prayer. Mosey to the top of the parking lot. Line up for butt kicks, high knees, carryokie etc circle up for SSH, TT Tunnel, Imperial walkers, windmill etc. Mosey to middle …
How many SSH’s are too many?
7 pax braved the chilly (42 degrees) gloom to get better at SCORE. Moseyed to the courtyard at the back of the school and started with SSH x29. The Q then broke the F# Workout Deck, following Rule #1-There are no rules. The workout deck has 52 different exercises, broken down by Core, Cardio, Legs, …
Spill Work
11 Pax posted for some spill work after Baby Ruth complained about the circus being too tight, but then he didn’t post. Conditions were great. We started with an Indian Run to Martha and did hill repeats with merkins and LBC’s at the bottom until it was time to Indian Run back to AO. …
Bells, Bells, Bells
5 Pax posted for a Blue Hose Studded Kettle Bell Beatdown with YHC. Conditions: nice. The Thang: Warm up after disclaimer. 2 laps around the circus. SSH, IW’s, Butt Kicks, High Knees, Squats & Merkins all x 20 OYO KB Revolutions: halos, slingshots, around the world, Fig. 8, hunchbacks x 10 each way OYO. Curls …
Monday Morning Fog
13 PAX came together this fine foggy morning to put in some work and get better. Conditions – 66 and foggy Opened with the Disclaimer The Warmup: 20 SSH 15 TTT 15 Imperial Walkers 20 LBAC forward 20 LBAC backwards 20 Raise the roof The Thang: Each PAX grabbed a block and headed to …
Ugly Christmas Sweater Workout 2018
All I want for Christmas is an ugly sweater to wear at Jumanji’s Ugly Christmas Sweater workout. December 14th is the F3 Lexington Christmas party. On December 15 an equally important event is taking place at F3 Jumanji. The annual al Ugly Christmas Sweater Workout at 0630. The PAX with the ugliest sweater will get …
Battle Witnesses Another Casual Jeans Day
Well it’s not the first time we’ve witnessed jeans being worn to battle, but this is the first time the man sporting jeans knew this was Battle. In Gump’s defense, he was simply dropping off his son for a wrestling tournament. There was some serious EHing going on that finally convinced Gump to enter Battle …
Ugly Sweater Work Out 2018
All I want for Christmas is an ugly sweater workout. In two weeks #theherd will one agian have it’s ugly sweater work out. Open up those boxes and shake the moths and dust out of those ugly Christmas sweaters and join us. Last year we had 19 PAX. Will you be #20? December 15th …
Hammer and back (backblast streak continues)
9 Pax dominated the fart sack for a 5k trip to #Hammer and back. 9 for post 5k coffeteria. The Thang: Head up Trenholm then left on Reamer. Take Reamer to Satchelford. Right on Satchelford until you reach Shannon Springs. Turn around and head back the same way to Scramble. Bom/Cot by yhc Announcements: F3 …
Uno Card Stack @ Valhalla
5 Pax arrived at the chilly #Valhalla gloom to work off their Thanksgiving feasting and get better. The Q had to bow out last time he was scheduled and was able to bring the pre-planned Q based on his favorite childhood card game, UNO. This was a major Weinke Board day but one that would …
F3 Rogue’s First Backblast
The PAX of Rogue went on the normal Thursday “4 Mile Pre-Coffeeteria” run. All paces are always welcome but especially on Thursdays. Did someone ask why? It’s because some M-W-F run groups have long runs on Wednesday. Others have fast runs on Fridays. Some have both which makes Thursday a good day to sleep late. …
The Cold Hammer of Pain
Was just a tad chilly out but 13 PAX said no to the fartsack and posted for some dealer’s choice Hammer fun. Conditions: 30something and clear The Thang YHC took the first segment and called for 25 SSH IC. Next up was 50 Mercans, and was going to call for 25 squats, but the …
Score plays light pole tag
After Neighbor had to leave town last night, YHC volunteered to take his spot as the Q for Score. Five guys showed up on a cold, brisk morning, including CoffeeShop, who we haven’t seen in a while. Good to have him back with us. The goal was to keep the guys warm … mission accomplished. Condition: 29 …
Final Details: Inaugural “Wildcat” – Lexington (SC) Region #CSAUP
PAX, The new #CSAUP simply called “Wildcat” is here. This multi-mile/multi-pain station #CSAUP between the AOs of Hollow/CAT, Ambush, Shawshank, Arena and Surge. Start at one AO, do a 5-10min pain station, run to the next AO, do another 5-10min pain station, repeat until you’ve made the loop back to where started. It’s about a …
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Scramble Runs to Dunkin
The PAX of Scramble took a trip to Dunkin, but it wasn’t for coffeeteria and it wasn’t the one up the street. Conditions: 28 degrees Left out of Trenholm Plaza and down Trenholm. Take a left and head up Beltline, then take a left onto Kilbourne. Follow Kilbourne until it meets Devine, then go right. …
Kettlebells, Kettlebells, It’s Christmastime at the Woodshed
YHC’s number was called early this holiday season, but no time like the present for the 4th annual 12 Days of Christmas workout at the Woodshed. This year YHC added kettlebells to ring in the season in style. Conditions: Just above freezing, crisp, clear, and Christmasy The Thang: COP SSH x30 IC Little baby arm …
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50k Warmup – Ramble 11/26
Weather: 50’s and misting. Beautiful sights this morning on our route The thang: YHC wanted to get some hill work in as we toured Barnwell, Henderson, Pickens, Bull, Wheat, Henderson (again), and the flat part of Saluda. YHC ran past a cool fountain in the middle of the street on Myrtle Court that he wanted …
Turncoat’s tri’s,bi’s and thigh’s block party
When: 11/26/18 QIC: Turncoat The PAX: Turnpike, Special K, Wham, Toy, Grillz, Hugo, High Stick, Katniss, Quaker Opened with the Disclaimer then onto exercises 10 PAX arrived full of turkey at The Castle at 5:30 a.m. on a beautiful (if pine straw laden) 51 degree a.m. Warm up Side straddle hop (20 in cadence) …
Scramble pays homage to Clemson (Avenue).
10 PAX dominated the Monday morning Fartsack. Here’s what happened. Conditions: 51 and misty. The Thang: Head up Forest Dr. to Falcon Rd. Run down Falcon Rd. Left on Beltline then right on W. Buchanan. Hang a left onto Belmont. Crush Belmont Hill and run down to Trenholm. Left on Trenholm to C-L-E-M-S-O-N. Run up …
Cool and Lovely
The conditions this morning were just like YHC, cool and lovely. 8 PAX showed up in the mist for a standing tradition at Amble – the Blossom St out-and-back. Simply run out for 20 to 22 minutes, turn around and come back. It allows all the PAX to get whatever speed and/or distance they want …
Garnet vs. Orange #BATTLE style
Lots of trash talking occurred prior to the inaugural #BATTLE Garent vs. Orange challenge. At F3 events, score isn’t kept and we’re here to encourage and push one another. Except this week and it’s BATTLE, everything gets thrown out the window. Chaser and YHC had teams and everyone was encouraged to wear their Garnet or …
Turkey Day Workouts are always fun!
18-19 Pax posted to get a little work in before the complete and utter domination of caloric intake that is about to take place called Thanksgiving. Some of them actually posted to the 0600 workout with Polo and Subprime then stayed for the Double Down. Conditions: 43 and perfectly sunny Mosey to the parking lot …
Pre-Thanksgiving Tabata!
12 pax arrived at the Castle ready to get those arms and legs swole to get ready to lift the turkey, pie, and other fixins later in the week. Work was definitely done. Conditions – 55 The Thang: Disclaimer and Warmup SSH IC x 10 Through Tunnel IC x 10 Imperial Walker IC x 10 …
Thanksgiving Week Zipper
13 started out for The Famous Zipper tour back and forth on the streets of Heathwood on a beautiful fall (57 degree) morning and 15 finished. Great start to a week of celebration of our abundance. Kotters to Pretty Boy and Cheddar both returning from injuries.
#F3Ramble Turkey Week Work
7 #faithful gathered in the #gloom for a kickoff to Thanksgiving Week. YHC was on the Q despite not having realized that until late Sunday evening. Something low maintenance was in order so naturally DriveBy’s Loop to the rescue. Conditions – 55 degrees The Thang Depart SPC heading South on Woodrow. Left on Rosewood. Left …
Enterprise Q @F3TheMission 11/17
Was a pretty chilly, brisk and wet morning at Finlay Park. 7 pax showed to spend some time with Dora. COP Through the Tunnel×15 IC Windmill×15 IC SSH×15 IC Merkins ×15 IC LBCs×22 IC Burpees×1 We launched into a fast mosey around the park to warm up. Then back to the flag. We …
2018 TURKEY DAY Preblast
The leaves are changing and cool weather has set in. That means it’s time for Thanksgiving and the annual Turkey Day festivities. This year will bring a little bit of a twist so pay attention. DATE 22 NOV (Thursday) 22 NOV (Thursday) TIME 0600 – 0700 0700 – 0800 PLACE Brickpile (Dreher HS) Brickpile …
A little bit again on 11/15/2018
Four pax were brave enough to show up in the cold and rainy morning. We brought out the F3 deck of cards but added kettle bells this time. A pseudo dealer’s choice workout, after a warm-up jog to the front of the school. ANNOUNCEMENTS: – Remember the F3 gift card push. PRAYERS: – For all …
A little bit of … on 11-13-2018
After warm up (SSH, arm circles, squats, slow jog to front of the school) six pax broke out the F3 workout card deck. Divide into two teams and play the classic game of War. By the end of the exercise, the teams were actually evenly matched, so both did the same number of cool-down squats. …
Hammer Finds a Way
Despite the usual grumblings, 9 men (was almost 10) saw this morning’s conditions as a great opportunity to get up before dawn and get in a little exercise. We found ways to get in some respectable work and stay relatively dry all things considered. A dueling Q was on tap between YHC and brother Chaser. …
Score and Brickpile team up for some rainy day fun
It was a cold and rainy morning in the gloom, but the 9 PAX who resisted the fartsack gave great effort, and hopefully got better. As is the Score custom, workouts in the rain are mostly under a roof, to minimize the excuses to not show up. Since it was the fifteenth of the month, …
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BATTLE Goes Back to School, and Back
On Saturday, 7 willing and somewhat sick souls showed up to a high school, to run to an elementary school to workout, and run back. Sounds wild. It was. Here’s what we did: Conditions: 49 degrees and not raining The Thang Splinter Q Hard Run to Brockman Elementary (1.2mi) 3 or 4 Stops (can’t remember) …
Ali(with an I) Q @F3TheMission
BB 11/10/18 F3TheMission 8:30am Weather Conditions: Brisk 45 degrees and soggy ground!!! Stuff and Thangs (Hiit/Tablata) workout Round up/Disclaimer/Prayer Stuff: Warm Up: 20 Side Straddle Hop 20 sec toe touch stretch 20 sec straddle/split stretch 10 lbc 10 sec 6” hold 20 merkins Mosey to Retaining Walls: Thangs: Ladder Work Climb wall 5 merkins, climb …
A Taste of the ACFT
Conditions: 60s and Moist Last time the PAX did the PT test at Hammer, YHC was doing a little reading on the test and so forth. Apparently, the PT test is being replaced by the new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). YHC took it upon himself to investigate further. This started the gears turning, and …
Only 1 Hill
Fridays at #RAMBLE are historically FAST, FLAT and FOUR Milesish. Since moving Fridays to Starbucks in 5 Points, that’s virtually impossible to get FLAT. So YHC tried his best to limit the number of hills, all be it a major one. 14 Posted to find out. Conditions: 55 and drizzling rain Leave Starbucks and head …
Getting to Know All Our Eponyms
Posted on behalf of Snapchat Conditions: Wet pavement with puddles, but otherwise perfect Tha Thang: Guess who stepped up to the plate (or maybe more accurately, was voluntold) after less than a dozen posts for his VQ? Twitterless Snapchat led 2/3rds of the following through a bruiser of bodyweight exercises, with an assist from YHC. …
Post Election #Scramble Post
With red states and blue keeping the pax up late, a dedicated five gathered at Trenholm Plaza to fight off the voting hangover. South Carolina’s results could have been published weeks ago given the shortage of surprises dealt out. And in that vein, a time honored route was called for five miles around both Katherine …
Castle BLIMPS
8 pax ventured into the gloom for some BLIMPS at the Castle. No bricks this time for our tour of the ‘hood! Disclaimer COP: SSH x 15 IC Imperial Walker x 15 IC TTT x 15 IC LBAC x10 IC fwd – x10 IC rev Overhead Arm Claps x 20 IC Quad Stretch Calf Stretch …