Funny Looking Bacteria with Multiple Flagella
AO: Crusade FNGs: None COUNT: 14 WARMUP: Cardi B roams the parking lot like a vulture in search of a carcass. THE THANG: 4.5 mi of up down and a solid section in the 14 Mile Creek Trail! YHC didn’t realize that there weren’t any sidewalks on the BoM side of 378 so we ran …
Arms and Shoulders Day for the StrutBrigade
Conditions: 52 degrees, light winds, 92% humidity, with a low UV index. My name is Socrates and this is my story. 5 PAX gather off campus at Saluda Shoals Park fir a pre- Go Leo Go 5k boot camp. The PAX probably wondered if the workout was to be a trick or treat, given the …
The StrutBrigade Remembers the Battle of Midway
Conditions: 76 degrees; 75% humidity, 68 degree dew point, Winds NNW 2, low UV index My name is Socrates, this is my story. Under the waning gibbous moon, 9 PAX were able to remove themselves from the fart sack and post to get better. The one-minute warning was sounded, no FNGs noted, general F3 disclaimer …
StrutBrigade Does Some Partner Work
Conditions: 61 degrees; 97 % humidity; dark 14 PAX gathered in the glorious gloom of Strut looking to get better than they were a day before. YHC heard their cries and attempted to assist them with that process. So, YHC decided to have some fun today, and do a little work as well. No bunnies …
The StrutBrigade Celebrates Neil Peart
Environmental Readings: 65 degrees; 94% humidity; dew point 63 degrees; winds – calm; real feel 65 degrees. Overall a very pleasant morning in South Carolina. Under the waxing Gibbous moon, 7 PAX gather round ye ‘old Strut SF this morning for a little work with the hopes of leaving the AO a little better physically …
F3LM Region Wide Q Time
Environmental Readings: 73 degrees; 94% humidity, real feel 73 degrees. Overall pleasant considering its August in South Carolina. 9 PAX gather round ye ‘old Strut SF this morning for a little work with the hopes of leaving the AO a little better physically and mentally then they were when they arrived. Here is the story …
Trampstamp’s Return and Shredder’s Revenge
CONDITIONS Lower 70’s, dry, the early riser PAX put to work gathering blocks even before the one minute warning chime was rang. Murmurs in the background about how seeing flashing lights on the ground on the road into Depot are never good. PAX wondering what is under that sweaty towel on YHCs trunk (some even …
Operations for Strut: Tuesday, April 20, 2021
YHC made a visit to Strut this morning. The Irmese of F3 were ready to go. Conditions: Cool (48 degrees), but dry. COP: SSH (IC) x 20 Merkins (IC) 4 count x 10 TTT (IC) x 10 Little Arm Circles (IC) 10 forward, 10 reverse The Thang Mosey from the top parking lot down the …
The StrutBrigade Pays Homage to the Silver Fox
Environmental Conditions: 44 degrees; 81% humidity, dark, did not feel as cold as temperature indicated 5 members of the StrutBrigade, “by the star-dogged Moon, too quick for groan or sigh,” 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, …
Birthday Q Year 69
Yet another year passes and much has changed. New Nantan, New AOQ’s, New Pax some have fallen away some have gotten better. Blessed to have this for yet another year and the Fellowship that goes along with it. Strut 36 degrees, Real Feel 31 degrees, Humidity 70%, Wind Gusts 19 MPH Strut Elevation 358’.. …
StrutBrigade parties like its 1621
Environmental readings: 62 degrees, 83% humidity, low UV index, moon is in the waxing gibbous phase, and an unhealthy air quality (per the Weather Channel). Executive summary: overall a pleasant morning to post. 11 PAX (including 1 FNG) post this Thanksgiving morning looking to get a little better before eating a lot of turkey. But before we …
7 Years Ago a Philosopher Walked Into a Park…..(Death of a Sad Clown)
Conditions: 77 degrees; 90% humidity, 74 degree dew point, Winds WNW 1, low UV index (Executive summary – Summer in South Carolina) My name is Socrates, this is my story. Under the waning gibbous moon, 8 PAX post to get a little better than they were before while at the same time celebrate YHC’s 7 …
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Deconstructed Burpees and a Block Circuit
Convergence with Strut at Jumanji. Weather: A humid 77 degrees with a 5mph wind from SSW and partly cloudy. Disclaimer given, and 13 PAX started with a mosey to the park entrance – 1 more PAX joined mid-warmup. Warmup included: 10x Through the tunnel (I/C) 10x SSH (I/C) 10x Little baby arm circles forward (I/C) …
The Strutbrigade Celebrates 40 Years of Awesomeness
Conditions: Forgot to check, but its July, its South Carolina, so lets just say hot and humid. 5 PAX gather in the humidity of Strut this morning looking to get better. Good to see some PAX out this morning in response to the advertised special Double Dedication Q. The one-minute warning was sounded, no FNGs …
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Socially Distanced and Proud
Environmental Readings: 45 degrees; 60% humidity, Winds N5 6 PAX (including 2 cyclists) posted this morning in cooler than should have been conditions. And hereinbelow is what went down. Today’s musical selection for the reader has special meaning, given all the excitement around COVID-19, here is Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition …
One Hundred Forty Nine
Strut 35 degrees, Sun is rising and most beautiful chilly morning .. Humidity 60%. Strut Elevation 358’.. Great time of year to post and push each other.. Fart Sack is over rated.. FYI you have One Hundred Forty Nine days until Summer, how are your love handles looking? Is the Six Pack solid? How many …
The StrutBrigade Finishes What We Started
Environmental Readings: 28 degrees; 60% humidity, Winds N5 (feels like temp is 22 degrees), Dew Point 16 degrees. 5 PAX part with the warm fart sack to post Strut under much colder temperatures than last week and the right time. YHC was Qing again after last Thursday’s celebration of all things Edgar Allan Poe. Given …
StrutBrigade have a birthday part for Edgar Allan Poe
Environmental Readings: 65 degrees; 90% humidity, Wet, with a slight drizzle on and off and on again, sometimes more than previous. 8 PAX post Strut under warmer than normal temperatures and slight drizzly rain looking to get better. 4 PAX had just wrapped up an in-depth discussion based on a devotional on basically doing the …
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2019/2020 F3 Lake Murray “The Party”
When: January 11, 2020 6pm-10ish Where: 1033 Portrait Hill Dr Chapin, SC 29036 (Portrait Hill Neighborhood Clubhouse-Across from Chapin Middle School) Party Q’s: Uncle Rico and Fool’s Gold The Thang: To celebrate the holiday season and the New Year F3 Lake Murray is throwing a party for the Pax and their M’s. Sorry no 2.0s …
The StrutBrigade Burns Calories to Makeup for the Consumption of Calories Later Today
Environmental readings: 39 degrees, 72% humidity, low UV index, moon is in the waxing crescent phase, and an unhealthy air quality (per the Weather Channel). Executive summary: overall a pleasant morning to post. 10 PAX post this Thanksgiving morning looking to get a little better before eating a lot of turkey. But before we sit down to …
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Plaque Sheering is a Northern Thing..
Strut 34 degrees, Sunrising and most beautiful chilly morning .. Humidity 60%. Strut Elevation 358’.. Great time of year to post and push each other.. Fart Sack is over rated.. Plaque Sheering is a Northern thing that happens when it gets cold and you fall face down in the snow and hope someone finds you.. …
The Return of the Filthy Fifty
This time of year is always special for YHC, college basketball is starting up, football is in full swing, the leaves are turning, folks are getting into the holiday spirit, and the temperatures are getting cooler. Okay, that all sounds good, but the real reason is because 244 years ago the United States Marine Corps …
Have an Open Q Slot?
YHC has fallen into the rut of only posting when he Q’s, good thing is there always seems to be open Q slot. YHC perused over the Foxhole Q sheet and found a date just to his liking. I’m sure rumor mill was look out for a run heavy Q. YHC does not like to …
How many Wives are too many..
Strut 56 degrees, Partly cloudy and Dark.. Humidity 89%. Utah 27 degrees, no clouds and Dark.. Humidity 22%. Strut Elevation 358’.. Utah Elevation 6’500 Strut only one wife allowed under law.. Utah Wife count TBD.. Great workout, Mumble Chatter was very active and aggressive just like I like it.. Direct attempts were thrown at me …
Smokey’s Return from the DL
Conditions: Upper 50’s and great cooler weather The Thang: Disclaimer and opening prayer Mosey 1 lap around SOP main building and then circle up near Shovel Flag COP Imperial Walkers x 20 IC Through The Tunnel x 10 OYO Hee Haw x 15 IC Squats x 20 IC Little Arm Circles …
6 Years In The Gloom
9 pax posted in near perfect conditions for what they thought would be a run heavy workout, YHC did not disappoint. Several pax saw YHC looking at his phone and then realized YHC had actually planned something for today, not just winging it and therefore had a Wienke. 6 years ago YHC was going through …
F3LM150 September 2019 Update
Good morning pax! A little late this week, but with a few additions to summarize the first month since the revival of the @f3LM150. This format gives a little more opportunity to better provide TClaps for the High Impact Men (HIM) of F3 Lake Murray participating in the F3LM150 challenge this year. The data below …
The Burpee Train and 55’s
YHC was ready to work this morning, yet he had no plan so he was going to wing it. Weather: Muggy, Praying for some cooler mornings. The Thang: Warm Up Mosey around the building COP SSH IC x20 Imperial Walker IC x20 SSH IC x10 Lil Baby Arm Cirlces (forward, back, overhead) IC x30 SSH …
Side Straddle Hops!
YHC decided to have a workout where your heart rate was always elevated. No breaks…and if we did break we were doing so with SSH. Weather: Hot, Humid, Clear Skies, One Shooting Star The Thang: COP SSH IC x10 Through The Tunnel IC x10 SSH IC x10 Windmill IC x10 SSH IC x10 Imperial Walk …
F3 Dad’s and 2.0 Workout
Conditions: mid 70’s and HUMID The Thang: Opening Prayer Slowsey to the outfield for the COP COP Lil Arm Circles x 10 IC each direction Imperial Walkers x 10 IC TTT x 10 IC Windmill x 10 IC Squats x 10 IC Merkins x 10 IC Soccer Ball Round Robin (Q throws Tennis Ball to …
Six years ago, a philosopher walked into a park….and the rest is history
Environmental readings: 72 degrees, 91% humidity, dew point of 68 degrees, Low UV index, moon is in the Waning crescent stage, and an unhealthy air quality (per the Weather Channel). Executive summary: overall a pleasant day considering its August and its South Carolina. But first, this is a historic day for YHC and many men, …
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Socratic Saga: Part II
Conditions: 76 degrees; 95% humidity, 74 degrees dew point, winds NNW 1mph, low UV rating. In summary: Let us allow Eugene Morris Jerome to sum up the conditions, as only he can: Under the waxing crescent moon, 5 PAX gather this morning looking to get better. T Claps to those members of the StrutBrigade that …
The StrutBrigade Celebrates 30 Years of Nothing
Conditions: 75 degrees (Real Feel 84 degrees), 93% humidity, 73 degrees dew point, darkish with signs of lightness from the East, visibility of 9 miles, low UV rating. Under the waxing crescent moon, 8 PAX gathered in the glorious gloom of Strut looking to get better than they were a day before. YHC signed up …
F3 6th Anniversary Q
Six years ago Alter Boy, Stones, Convoy and I had our own Boot Camp inviting everyone we could find to join us. Many worked out with us but no one stayed, Alter Boy told us about this group he heard of called F3. He said that he would check it out but seemed a little …
YHC felt like running
Conditions: 76 degrees; thick humidity; 48 degrees dew point, darkish, visibility of 10 miles (which really doesn’t matter as its dark), low UV rating. Under the waning crescent, 4 PAX gathered this warm May morning to shake off the Hump Day blues and make themselves better. After an inspiring discussion at F3RockPile (under the direction of …
StrutBrigade runs around the park and some PAX get beer
Conditions: 57 degrees; low humidity; 48 degrees dew point, darkish, visibility of 10 miles, low UV rating (a very pleasant morning) Under the waning gibbous moon, 10 PAX gathered in the glorious gloom of Strut looking to get better than they were a day before. YHC heard their cries and attempted to assist them with …
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And the Waffle House Breakfast Winner was…
The Waffle House Coupon was not won so it will increase in value for the next workout, please keep trying. The next event will include Bacon.. Warm Up Mosey around parking lot Wind Mills X 10 IC TTT X 10 IC Squats X 10 IC Arm Circles X 10 IC Play Ground Hanging Knee lifts …
Stand Firm
When all around fails you Stand Firm, when the PAX do not show for your Q. When life turns difficult which happens to everyone at some point Stand Firm. Endure the losses which eventually turn to Gain. Never quit. Yes we had a great workout this morning amongst Lifes Happenings.. Warm Up Mosey around parking …
Work was done at The Don’s Pre Birthday Q
11 Pax posted for a pre workout Q led by The Don. Despite being my last Q before I turned 37, I still bring the pain…even though I’m feeling more pain in my elder years. Weather: Lower 50’s and pleasant. THE THANG: COP SSH IC x37 Imperial Walker IC X20 Through the Tunnel IC x15 …
#respect Columbo’s B-day Q
9 PAX came out to celebrate YHC’s 50th birthday on a partly cloudy 46 degree morning. Even had one to come over from the @F3LakeMurray region (Strutt). After disclaimer and opening prayer mosey a little, circle up for ssh. Mosey to upper end of plot circle up for Imperial walkers. Mosey to the middle of …
Strut Makes It Happen In The Rain: Thursday, December 20, 2018
10 pax posted up at Strut this morning and got some work done irrespective of the rain. Several pax posted up before the WO for Rockpile at 0500 to discuss the Christmas Story. This was YHC’s first non-convergence post at Strut and was my first Q at this AO. Thanks for making me feel so welcome. …
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12 Days of Christmas and Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Now that #theherd has hosted the ugly Christmas sweater the Christmas season can now get underway. 22 PAX came out on a rainy and 52 degree morning to get better and ugly at the same time. Unfortunately only a handful of PAX dawned their favorite ugly Christmas attire. Those that did added to a variety …
After a 2 month hiatus, I made it back on the coldest morning of the year.
Due to the busy real estate market and some quality time spent with my new born daughter, I have been MIA for the last 2 months. The day I decided to return after a happened to be the coldest morning so far. Whatever…It’s just a little chilly. I’m just glad I made it back out …
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“Why did you post?”
We post for a variety of reasons- support obligation for the Q, training needs for a race, fellowshipping, having the the Gloom to ourselves before the population spoils it, and catching a chance glimpse of a night sky’s unworldly planetarium shows. That might be a good question to ask the PAX, “Why did you post?” …
Smokey’s Turkey Day Pre Gobble Til You Wobble Deck of Cards
Conditions Low 30’s with a full moon and a bunch of stars. 15 pax entered the Gloom of Strut wondering what YHC would bring to Q table this morning. They were all praying it wouldn’t be turkey, but some sort of metabolism booster to get the internals prepared for a day feasting and being thankful …
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“Recover” at The Mission AO Means More Than Get Off Your Six
When we hear the Q call out, “Recover” we know it means to get up off our Six and get prepared to transition to a another exercise. We’re moving from a round of Dollies to a set of Side Straddle Hops. Fun. At The Mission AO “Recover” only means the same during the Saturday workout …
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A 2018 Thanksgiving Request from the Oliver Gospel Mission
Once again the Oliver Gospel Mission is partnering with Midlands churches to provide a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal to hundreds of families. A family will be able to prepare this much anticipated meal when they receive a box that contains all the foods that will undoubtedly be prepared at our homes on November 22. See …
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F3 Lake Murray 2018 Christmas Party Pre Blast
When: December 1, 2018 6pm-until (we have to be out by midnight) Where: 1033 Portrait Hill Dr Chapin, SC 29036 (Portrait Hill Neighborhood Clubhouse-Across from Chapin Middle School) Party Q’s: Uncle Rico and See Alice The Thang: To celebrate the holiday season F3 Lake Murray is throwing a party for the Pax and their M’s. …
Two Minutes Of Mayhem with Strut Brigade
A mini convergence with the brothers from #strutbrigade brought a total of 7 for a Saturday workout on a humid and 71 degree morning . Saturday numbers for #theherd are usually low so it was good to see additional numbers today. As promised in my tweet about the work out there would be very little …
It’s Time for an Anniversary Celebration – 5 years for Strut & 4 years for F3 Lake Murray!
On 08/03/13, Sway brought the gift of F3 to the men of Irmo, SC – “40 midlands faithful — including an incredible 25 FNGs — met at Seven Oaks Park to christen the newest AO in the F3 Nation: #Strut. Sway took the pax on a jaunt around the park that featured a taste of …