Football Entrance
AO: graveyard Q: Skeeter M Raines PAX: Dance Machine, Rebar, Digger, WeekendSpecial, Marc Barnes, Kevin O’Rourke FNGs: None COUNT: 7 CONDITIONS: mid 50’s, foggy, and wet STRIDELITE: NO DISCLAIMER: YES OPENING PRAYER: YES WARMUP: Side Straddle Hop, TTT, Small Arm Circles both ways this time (20 ea) THE THANG:Start at the goal line and mosey …
Football Entrance
AO: graveyard Q: Skeeter M Raines PAX: Dance Machine, Rebar, Digger, WeekendSpecial, Marc Barnes, Kevin O’Rourke FNGs: None COUNT: 7 CONDITIONS: mid 50’s, foggy, and wet STRIDELITE: NO DISCLAIMER: YES OPENING PRAYER: YES WARMUP: Side Straddle Hop, TTT, Small Arm Circles both ways this time (20 ea) THE THANG:Start at the goal line and mosey …
Football Entrance
AO: graveyard Q: Skeeter M Raines PAX: Dance Machine, Rebar, Digger, WeekendSpecial, Marc Barnes, Kevin O’Rourke FNGs: None COUNT: 7 CONDITIONS: mid 50’s, foggy, and wet STRIDELITE: NO DISCLAIMER: YES OPENING PRAYER: YES WARMUP: Side Straddle Hop, TTT, Small Arm Circles both ways this time (20 ea) THE THANG:Start at the goal line and mosey …
Football Entrance
AO: graveyard Q: Skeeter M Raines PAX: Dance Machine, Rebar, Digger, WeekendSpecial, Marc Barnes, Kevin O’Rourke FNGs: None COUNT: 7 CONDITIONS: mid 50’s, foggy, and wet STRIDELITE: NO DISCLAIMER: YES OPENING PRAYER: YES WARMUP: Side Straddle Hop, TTT, Small Arm Circles both ways this time (20 ea) THE THANG:Start at the goal line and mosey …
Football Entrance
AO: graveyard Q: Skeeter M Raines PAX: Dance Machine, Rebar, Digger, WeekendSpecial, Marc Barnes, Kevin O’Rourke FNGs: None COUNT: 7 CONDITIONS: mid 50’s, foggy, and wet STRIDELITE: NO DISCLAIMER: YES OPENING PRAYER: YES WARMUP: Side Straddle Hop, TTT, Small Arm Circles both ways this time (20 ea) THE THANG:Start at the goal line and mosey …
The Minivan Centurions Crush the P200
12 Pax gathered in the gloom of Graveyard on a Friday morning to embark on a journey that would forever change their lives in ways none could have imagined. The Palmetto 200, for those who do not know, is a relay race from Columbia to Charleston covering 206 miles traversing some of the most rural areas …
Block Circuits and Frisbee Golf Scramble
AO: graveyard Q: Double Fault PAX: Marc Barnes, Cheddar, Rebar, Talbert Smoak, Kevin O’Rourke, Whisper, WeekendSpecial, Digger, Breaker Breaker, Dance Machine, Double Fault, Gregg Hendrix, MidRange FNGs: None COUNT: 13 CONDITIONS: Clear 51F STRIDELITE: DISCLAIMER OPENING PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WARMUP: SSH, TTT, LBACs, Squats, Mosey up/down stairs THE THANG: Block circuits – C4Gs-OH Press-Squats …
Block Circuits and Frisbee Golf Scramble
AO: graveyard Q: Double Fault PAX: Marc Barnes, Cheddar, Rebar, Talbert Smoak, Kevin O’Rourke, Whisper, WeekendSpecial, Digger, Breaker Breaker, Dance Machine, Double Fault, Gregg Hendrix, MidRange FNGs: None COUNT: 13 CONDITIONS: Clear 51F STRIDELITE: DISCLAIMER OPENING PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WARMUP: SSH, TTT, LBACs, Squats, Mosey up/down stairs THE THANG: Block circuits – C4Gs-OH Press-Squats …
Block Circuits and Frisbee Golf Scramble
AO: graveyard Q: Double Fault PAX: Marc Barnes, Cheddar, Rebar, Talbert Smoak, Kevin O’Rourke, Whisper, WeekendSpecial, Digger, Breaker Breaker, Dance Machine, Double Fault, Gregg Hendrix, MidRange FNGs: None COUNT: 13 CONDITIONS: Clear 51F STRIDELITE: DISCLAIMER OPENING PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WARMUP: SSH, TTT, LBACs, Squats, Mosey up/down stairs THE THANG: Block circuits – C4Gs-OH Press-Squats …
Block Circuits and Frisbee Golf Scramble
AO: graveyard Q: Double Fault PAX: Marc Barnes, Cheddar, Rebar, Talbert Smoak, Kevin O’Rourke, Whisper, WeekendSpecial, Digger, Breaker Breaker, Dance Machine, Double Fault, Gregg Hendrix, MidRange FNGs: None COUNT: 13 CONDITIONS: Clear 51F STRIDELITE: DISCLAIMER OPENING PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WARMUP: SSH, TTT, LBACs, Squats, Mosey up/down stairs THE THANG: Block circuits – C4Gs-OH Press-Squats …
Block Circuits and Frisbee Golf Scramble
AO: graveyard Q: Double Fault PAX: Marc Barnes, Cheddar, Rebar, Talbert Smoak, Kevin O’Rourke, Whisper, WeekendSpecial, Digger, Breaker Breaker, Dance Machine, Double Fault, Gregg Hendrix, MidRange FNGs: None COUNT: 13 CONDITIONS: Clear 51F STRIDELITE: DISCLAIMER OPENING PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WARMUP: SSH, TTT, LBACs, Squats, Mosey up/down stairs THE THANG: Block circuits – C4Gs-OH Press-Squats …
Block Circuits and Frisbee Golf Scramble
AO: graveyard Q: Double Fault PAX: Marc Barnes, Cheddar, Rebar, Talbert Smoak, Kevin O’Rourke, Whisper, WeekendSpecial, Digger, Breaker Breaker, Dance Machine, Double Fault, Gregg Hendrix, MidRange FNGs: None COUNT: 13 CONDITIONS: Clear 51F STRIDELITE: DISCLAIMER OPENING PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WARMUP: SSH, TTT, LBACs, Squats, Mosey up/down stairs THE THANG: Block circuits – C4Gs-OH Press-Squats …
Retro Wander with Coupons
AO: graveyard Q: Whisper PAX: Breaker Breaker, Bulldog, Dance Machine, Digger, Gregg Hendrix, Marc Barnes, WeekendSpecial, Whisper, Skeeter M Raines FNGs: None COUNT: 9 CONDITIONS:clear skies. In the 50s. Perfect weather STRIDELITE: 2 pax for some laps around the field DISCLAIMER OPENING PRAYER WARMUP: SSH, TTT, LBAC, Etc. THE THANG: Brick or block of your …
Finally 50 Q
AO: graveyard Q: Skeeter M Raines PAX: Marc Barnes, John Wright/ Nature Boy, Digger, Talbert Smoak, Skeeter M Raines, Dance Machine, WeekendSpecial FNGs: None COUNT: 7 CONDITIONS: 70 and wet STRIDELITE: no DISCLAIMER OPENING PRAYER: Skeeter WARMUP: Side Straddle Hops 20, TTT 20, Arm Circles 20 X 2, Michael Phelps 10 THE THANG: Chest Press …
Debby Beatdown
AO: graveyard Q: Kevin O’Rourke PAX: Bulldog, Gregg Hendrix, Kevin O’Rourke, Skeeter M Raines, Talbert Smoak, Whisper, Breaker Breaker FNGs: None COUNT: 7 CONDITIONS: Drizzle STRIDELITE: DISCLAIMER OPENING PRAYER WARMUP: side straddle hop x 20, little baby arm circles times 10 each way, through the tunnel times 10, imperial walkers times 20 THE THANG: Rotate …
A visit to Royal Troon
AO: graveyard Q: Bulldog PAX: Bulldog, Cheddar, Dance Machine, Ernie Yarborough (F3-SnB), Gregg Hendrix, John Wright/ Nature Boy, Talbert Smoak, WeekendSpecial, Whisper FNGs: None COUNT: 9 CONDITIONS: mid 70s with a lovely Scottish breeze from the NW STRIDELITE: Hopper, Whisper, Spackle, & Bulldog warmed up on the Gator pitch DISCLAIMER mind your ailments & modify …
Graveyard 7/16/24
AO: graveyard Q: Whisper PAX: Cheddar, Dance Machine, Gregg Hendrix, John Wright/ Nature Boy, Marc Barnes, Skeeter M Raines, Talbert Smoak, WeekendSpecial, Whisper, Crack FNGs: None COUNT: 10 CONDITIONS: Hot as hell STRIDELITE: 3 pax for a mile or two DISCLAIMER OPENING PRAYER WARMUP: the usual THE THANG: field work then some blocks MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: …
The Worst Mile….modified
AO: graveyard Q: Bulldog , Cheddar PAX: Bulldog, Cheddar, Dance Machine, Marc Barnes, mbarnes, Talbert Smoak, Gnome Dome FNGs: None COUNT: 7 CONDITIONS: better than Weds morning STRIDELITE: not today DISCLAIMER OPENING PRAYER WARMUP: 10 x SSHs IC, 10 x OHCs IC, 10 x LBACs forward IC THE THANG: Lap 1: mosey around football field …
Monica
Under a full, bright moon, and to the soundtrack of the shuffled Gilbert Baseball playlist, 15 men rose early to get introduced to Monica. The Nantan validated at least one music choice so that felt good. Spackle was there and that felt even better. Enjoyed it men, USC you soon. Conditions: mid 40s The Thang: …
10-Year Anniversary Convergence
Ten years ago last weekend, F3 Columbia gave it away to our Lexington community and we are forever grateful. Six months after that, we became part of the new F3 Lake Murray region. Three months after that on December 19, 2014, F3 Lexington became a region. What a ride it has been. So, today, we …
Masters Week, Part 1
Those that know me know that The Masters is my favorite sporting event of the year. In a ‘tradition unlike any other’, this is YHC’s annual Masters workout. Part 2 is Thursday at Graveyard. Enjoyed the fellowship and the hard work among the pax. Always great being back where it all started in Lexington. Conditions: low …
8-Year Anniversary Convergence
Eight years ago (March 1, 2014), #COLAM was in full effect as F3 Nation was launched in our community. 103 men posted that morning at what we now call Graveyard. Safe to say F3 has had a huge #IMPACT on this community. We will strive to take #fearlessaction that will continue to ‘invigorate male community …
Farmer Carry and Frisbee relays for breakfast
Frigid morning but double digits at Graveyard. For all the places the pax could have been at that time, YHC appreciated they were at the OG bootcamp of F3LexSC. Missing a few regulars but we had the honor of a visit by the honorable, Socrates (In hoc 👊🏼) Conditions: Clear Sky 29F The Thang OMW, …
The Return to Graveyard
Intro, disclaimer, prayer Mosey to bottom of the tennis court hill for COP SSH x 10 ICTTT x 10 IC Mosey up a little more for more COP LBAC x 10 IC f/rOH Claps x 10 ICLBAC x 10 IC r/f Run up to block pile and grab a block, out to the road #EMOM, …
2022 NYD Convergence – New Nantan
62 pax, including 1 FNG, kicked off New Years Day 2022 at Graveyard with a 1.5 mile AMRAP loop and UF. YHC also had the honor of Passing off the Region Shovel Flag to our Next Nantan – NoHelp Here is what went down: Conditions: Cloudy – 70°, Winds SW 8.5 mph, 89% Humidity, felt …
Getting your money’s worth at Graveyard
Glad to be back in the Q-rotation at Graveyard. Like always, the pax crushed it today. Thanks to Twister and his “Audio Purse,” we enjoyed the rock and roll of Van Halen as we partnered up for some reps and just the right amount of running for this Clydesdale (i.e. too much). We all got …
Gridiron Work at Graveyard
13 pax post at Graveyard got some work in on the gridiron with some station work. Here is what went down: Conditions: Cloudy – 41°, Winds WNW 3.4 mph, 76% Humidity, felt like 39° Disclaimer / Prayer Mozey down the steps and around the football field and then back to the 50 Yard Line. SSH …
PREBLAST: 2021 New Years Day Convergence
(Please check back regularly for updates this week) Who: To all Lexington Pax, Past – Doesn’t matter how long it has been since your last post. The next one is the most important. We miss you and look forward to seeing you return to the gloom Present – We need to you to engage that …
Campaign Q #10: Graveyard
A nice group of men and Spackle showed up at the mothership of F3 Lexington. Great memories from the early days. We had a nice time this AM and work was done with a sufficient level of mumblechatter and groaning. This was Campaign Q #10 of 29 in 48 days. Below is your recap: Conditions: …
Someone Was Louder Than Spackle?
Traveled over to see the men of Graveyard on Thursday morning for some fun. They came out in full force and (mostly) killed the workout. Here’s what we did. 1MW Disclaimer Prayer Mosey into football stadium to press box area 20 Side straddle hops IC (Nail Pop starts jawing about 100 SSH or something) 10 …
The One Where Hopper Couldn’t Name A Single Tune…Again
Great to get back out to in the gloom today to lead the men of Graveyard. YHC has been on tour this summer (#MidlandsTour). While it’s been a great time getting out to see other pax and other AOs around the Midlands, I’ve missed these pax. However, a break in the schedule allowed YHC to …
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The One Where We Counted to 11
7 pax posted in the Gloom at Graveyard to take their daily red pill. Weather was ideal, math is hard and work was done. The following is a recap of this morning’s events (to the best of my knowledge). Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to join together in unity. – …
The One Where We Threw a Block Party to Celebrate 6 years of F3
19 pax brought it back to where it all began & joined YHC at The Graveyard to celebrate 6 years of F3. Defying Cantore, they conquered the fartsack, took the red pill & got better together. We celebrate around here by throwing a block party. No more socially distant beatdowns for these pax. Now, more …
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The Hollow’s 5 Year Birthday Party
Today is The Hollow’s 5 year birthday. Lots of sweat and tears have went into making this AO a success since day one. Much of that is due to the leadership of all the AOQs throughout the years. With that in mind, the workout delivered by the former AOQs in order of their “terms”. We …
Celebrating 6 yrs at Graveyard
96 pax including 1 FNG posted for 4 stations laid about strategically by the Qs listed above. Here is how it went down: Conditions: Chilly in the 30s Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer COP: GD – SSH x 20 IC Quis – Mountain Climbers x 20 IC Chedda – IW x 20 IC TU – TTT x 15 IC …
Frisbees are brittle in the cold
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity.” – Psalm 133:1 20 Pax gathered in the frigid temps today at F3Graveyard for some friendly competition with the flying disc. All got better today. Conditions: 32 deg and and really chilly The Thang Time called, Disclaimer, No FNGs, Prayer …
Graveyard Pax Get Swole
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) …
Kicking off 2020 at Graveyard with some Blocks
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 …
Dirty Santa visits Graveyard
Several weeks ago, YHC and Shades Of Grey ended up having a couple of beverages together at Keg Cowboy and decided it would be fun to do an AOQ swap day and as such, declared December 10th the perfect day for it! It’s been a while since I’ve been to see the men of Graveyard, …
Getting back to where I once belonged…
YHC has been on a little Beatles kick lately so, knowing music lovers Bulldog and Good Hands would be in attendance, it only made sense to bring the little help from my friends John, Paul, George, and Ringo. It’s been a while since YHC has used the pellet palace as a Graveyard QIC. Feeling nostalgic, …
BULLISH FOR BULLDOG LEG DAY
conditions: Dorian was trying to blow up a storm but it never materialized in the ‘072. No rain, even though the playlist was fashioned with a “rain theme”. Temps in the mid 70s and a tropical muggy feel to the morning The Thang: mosey from flag up to Pressbox area for warm-up SSHs x 20 …
And the month of September begins……
Conditions: Low to Mid 70s The Thang: the goal was to work our arms today Mosey down to the goaline SSHs x 15 IC OHCs x 15 IC mosey to 25-yard line and down for a Half-Merk hold for 25 seconds; mosey to 50-yard line and down for a Half Merk hold for 25 seconds, …
Graveyard Pax (incl. #twitterless Spackle) Crush a Full-Body Block Beatdown
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!” – Psalm 133:1 Great morning in the Gloom today at Graveyard. These guys always crush everything you throw at them and today was no different. Work was done, tunes were played. Plus, we even got to do some LBCs, which …
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PRE BLAST: F3LexSC to Launch F3Whetstone
Do you ever have that feeling that “It’s Me, and only Me” when you go through struggles? Guess what: Its not just you. You aren’t the only one. You are not alone in this Journey Called life. It’s All of us! Wouldn’t it be cool to find someone who has maybe already walked the same …
Saturday Q Duty Part VIII and Saturday Q Review
Today’s Saturday Q duty took me to White Knoll High School AKA “Snake Pit.” 3 men responded to the call to get better on a breezy, clear, 53 degree morning. After disclaimer and opening prayer we moseyed down the steps to the field. Warm up with SSH, TT Tunnel, Windmills, Imp Walkers, Hillbillys etc. …
One More Trip Around the Sun but Still No Respect…
YHC celebrated another trip around the sun with the pax from Graveyard this morning. Nothing better to start your 49th birthday than a block party beatdown. Still no respect but fun was had and all got better today at Graveyard. Conditions: 62 deg and clear (IDEAL) The Thang: OMW, Time called, Prayer Mosey to Press …
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4 Years of Betterment — In More Ways Than You’d Think
Testimonial and Wall of Text Incoming. You have been warned! This week marks YHC’s 4th year as an F3 Brother. Listening to Long Haul and Cheech was one of the best decisions YHC has ever made. (Gonna drop the F3 Lexicon for this next part — Cobains) I have never felt physically fit in any …
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5-Year Anniversary Convergence
Five years ago, 103 men converged at RBHS to launch Lexington’s first bootcamp to eventually be known as Graveyard. Nine months later, F3 Lexington (SC) was born. Remarkable things have happened in the last 5 years. Men have become healthier physically, mentally, and spiritually. We have invigorated male community leadership. We have raised a lot …
SOUL of a TEAM
So…YHC saw a shout out for help from S.O.G., who is currently down range and up the creek without a Q, and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to lead the Graveyard Pax. As it turned out my brother Training Wheels was on Q at Crypt and the overlapping times of the workouts lent themselves to combining …
Graveyard takes one down, passes it around
A few weeks ago Bulldog came over to The Hollow to lead the workout, and encouraged everyone to make a trip over to the eastside. YHC took note and promptly signed up to Q. That day was today and I brought my “beers on the wall / block” routine that has been use a couple …