Form Focused
Form was the focus of the morning. Buzzsaw would have been proud, but, alas, he wasn’t there. It wasn’t a fast-paced smokefest but it was an effective workout. The 9 men in attendance got better today. Here’s what we did: Conditions: High 60s, Humid The Thang: Disclaimer, BOM Mosey around toward blocks COP Hillbilly x …
Saturdayvergence at BeechHouse
Coming off the GoRuck HTB in NYC, YHC knew he would be in recovery mode this weekend. Seeing that the Q sheet was open, I grabbed the lead today to make sure I got a chance to work out any sore muscles. I chose to do another run of the 52 card pick up routine …
Blocks, Cones, Dolphins
Good to be back out at the Shank. It’s been a while. 13 other men including an FNG awaited YHC in the gloom. Familiar faces and familiarity were a comfort. Also, good to see our most recent FNGs continuing to post (Garth, Duff, Runaway). It was a good morning. Here’s how it went: Conditions: 70 …
9/11 Never Forget Dedication at Shawshank
YHC is feeling some FOMO about not being able to do the 9/11 Challenge this year, so he decided to incorporate it into a Weinke. This is an outstanding event and one that you should try to do if you can. The symbolism behind each exercise brings with it a sense of pride. Never Forget …
Shawshank Shenanigans
Conditions: Muggy morning in FLexington SC. YHC was glad to show up and pay back the pain that Coon Dog brought to Spur! Disclaimer Opening Prayer Mosey to the brickpile and grab two bricks Circle of Pain SSH X15 IC TTT X10 IC WM X10 IC Hillbillies X10 IC Slo-Mo Squats X10 IC Lunges 10 …
20’s to 10’s at Shawshank
It was a hot one today at Shawshank, but it was great to see Bing back, not to mention our newest member of Shawshank, Runaway. Shawshank had all the usual elements, swampy, hot, muggy, lot of mumble chatter, and some good dudes. Nice work today, men! Let’s keep these numbers high. Here’s how it went …
CLAM DIP SODA: Under the Shelter Edition
The PAX stayed somewhat dry today with a generous sprinkling of “That’s What She Said” jokes thrown in there. Most of YHC’s jokes made sense as always, but I’m not sure about everybody else. CLAM DIP SODA made it’s return today after a few month’s hiatus, probably for good reason. It was great to see …
Bunch of Idiots
YHC means ‘bunch of idiots’ in the nicest way possible. Maybe. I don’t know. Could’ve been worse as one of the main ones was Qing elsewhere. Too bad Soaker wasn’t there to reign in the pax. He’s the biggest adult we have. Nevertheless, it was a good morning. Work was done. Fellowship was had. And …
Wearing grass at Shawshank
We had a great crowd today at Shawshank and there was a lot of the usual mumble chatter, with corrections on form given out by Uncle Ron. YHC wouldn’t have it any other way. We did a lot of the same exercises, throwing in some burpees and Bear crawls, all of which are YHC’s favorites. …
The no plan plan
Well YHC had the Q today at Shawshank’s Saturdayvergence. Admittedly I may not have been there had I not Q’ed. I had a long week and coulda easily fartsacked. That is one of the reasons today’s weinke had a few blanks to fill in. The guys stepped up and picked out a few winners to …
What is your Motive?
To be late April it was quite chilly this morning at the Shank. It would be easy to stay in the fartsack on a day like today but 10 pax showed up to push the rock. The mumblechatter was on point as was the effort by all the guys. Thanks for having me out, below …
Slightly Dazed and Somewhat Confused
13 Pax showed up at Shawshank this morning and we all left a little dazed and confused. YHC was the one who was most confused as it’s been awhile since I’ve been on the Q sheet. Tunes were rockin’, courtesy of the Dazed and Confused soundtrack…as it was 4:20. (I don’t know the significance but …
#Springbreak2021 tour- Shawshank
9 PAX posted for YHCs first Q over at Shawshank in a few years. Had a nice little intro lap to get reacquainted with the area. PAX there have to contend with the sprinklers a lot I’ve been told. We stayed fairly dry. Weather- about 60 and perfect The THANG: Disclaimer, prayer, pledge, Lord’s prayer …
Campus Collection Circuit
Great morning for a workout! 14 of Lexington’s finest showed up to get their day started off the right way. Thanks for posting! See pic for the workout. Announcements: 4/2 Cross Ruck Prayer Requests: Notebook, No Show, Slim Jim.
Station Work on the Pitch at Shawshank
11 pax posted at Shawshank got in their daily acceleration with station work around the field. Here is what went down: Conditions: Clear – 38°, Winds SW 6.3 mph, 66% Humidity, felt like 35° Disclaimer / Prayer Mozey around the walking path and circle up on the field 3 back from the front of the park. …
BAM! How Ya Like Me Now?!
Ramrod was in rare form today, but something tells me that this may be more of his natural form. During MARY, Ramrod threw out “double pickle pounders” and he just yelled “BAM!” each time he lowered himself to the ground. Then, for some reason, one of those times he yelled “how ya like me now?!” …
Hug it out
Weather was #realnice for the Tuesday edition of Shawshank, however, the fields were a little damp. While the damp fields were a source of complaining for some pax, others went into Michael Scott mode. Dunphy wanted some #mantouching but, alas, there was none. It was a pretty good morning in the #gloom. Here’s what we …
The Merkin Man
Weather Conditions: 50° & Not Raining 5 Pax came together this morning relieved that the rain had finally cut out for a bit. Tapering has been the “it” word for the week as teams are getting their bodies ready for the Dam to Dam Relay this coming Saturday, but YHC knew the pax of Shawshank …
5 Years and Counting
5 years…when you say it like that, you wonder where it went, to loosely quote Morgan Freeman in Shawshank Redemption. YHC remembers that morning, 2/9/16, like it was yesterday, because in some ways, it feels like it WAS yesterday, while in others it feels like I have known these men all my life. The brotherhood …
#Fiddy
5 men dropped the #DRP and posted at Shawshank in hopes of getting a little better. YHC knew that these cats like to get after it, so the plan was to run, work, run, work, run, etc… etc… etc… Hard work put in by the Shankers today.. Conditions: Low 30’s and frosty Disclaimer and …
First Shawshank of 2021
Great morning at The Shank started with a Soaker-led discussion at The Rock. Others chose to train up for the D2D Relay. A surprise rain (to me, anyway) hovered slightly above us. Nothing too bad. Then we did a lot of planks and merkins and squats and other stuff. Enjoyed it, Men. Strong work. Conditions: …
Working Off Christmas Cookies at Shawshank
YHC indulged a bit on some bad food all week last week and has been trying to work it off ever since. Christmas Eve was met with a Special Ops soldier who visited Shawshank and nearly made YHC toss his cookies, so that helped. Ken Doll basically did the same thing on Saturday. The goal …
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 …
Buffs, Meats, Blocks
The title means nothing if you weren’t there. We’ll just have to leave it there. Dunphy took a blood oath not to disclose what was talked about during the hour of work that was put in this AM. T-claps to the men that posted in 21 degree weather. YHC felt it necessary to make it …
Gut Punch Saturday strikes again
We were due for another round of Gut Punch Saturday so we made it happen. 7 PAX showed in the chilly morning to get things done. Argyle was the loner Ruck-lighter. Cinco made his first Saturday workout. Although he couldn’t remember his name at first, Bundy made his second workout. YHC and Bundy opted for …
Cold Mornings and Mumble Chatter at Shawshank
One thing you can count on is mumble chatter at Shawshank. YHC is guilty of it too, so it stands to reason that when the PAX get the chance, they are going to let him have it. YHC wouldn’t have it any other way. Thanks for the accountability and brotherhood, men! Here’s how it went …
Merlot Mile Merry-Go-Round
The Pax of Shawshank came together for a cold & windy gloom. When YHC arrived to scout the WO, He was so encouraged to find 5 Pax already assembled for The Rock. If you want leadership, accountability, encouragement, friendship… YOU will find it a Shawshank! Merlot Mile Merry-Go-Round. Here’s what we did: Conditions: 34 degrees with …
Getting by with a little help from some mumble chatter at Shawshank
We were without our fearless leader today, but somehow we managed to have a WO worthy of YHC’s “standards” anyway. Lots of complaining, er, mumble chatter was heard today, but what is a Cheers Q without it? YHC thought his kids were with him from all the crying for most of the morning. They say …
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Today’s Saturdayvergence workout was #ForHudson
There was a call from F3Nation to support our F3 brother Nomad who recently lost his 5 month old son Hudson. Read about it here… https://twitter.com/F3NWArkansas/status/1316027761660628996 So we completed the tribute challenge today for support of Nomad and his family. 8 PAX from several AOs were in attendance. Weather was chilly but that quickly changed …
Light Poles & Napalms
Weather Conditions: 68° 5 Pax took the DRP and stepped up to face whatever challenge was thrown their way. The plan was to roll out an old favorite with a few variations to keep things fresh. As expected the Pax crushed it and probably wished the counts would have been doubled to make things even …
Let’s Just Do 25 of Everything at Shawshank
It was another great time today at Shawshank! The air was crisp, the sky was clear, and the ground was wet, it was perfect. Buzzsaw, he’s the nice one, showed up for most of the workout. Then, Uncle Ron, he’s the mean one, showed up at the end because YHC’s form sucked. That’s to be …
Campaign Q #8: Shawshank
The men of Shawshank did work in the wet grass, under a full moon, serenaded by Pearl Jam. Some of the mumblechatter hit but, like the Braves and Reds hitters in Game 1, most missed. Cobains to Soaker for not acknowledging your superior counting skills. That’s on me. Glad to have Good Hands with us …
Mr Yellow Ball pays a visit to The Hollow – Mime Merkins were born
We had a good crowd today at the Saturdayvergence. The Hollow was the AO with pax from several other surrounding AOs joining us. 16 was the count. 8 for Coffeteria. Weather was really nice! YHC had planned a tour of campus running to various spots for the exercises. The weinke actually had a few more …
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Running around Shawshank Just to Get Better
Ken Doll made fun of YHC for always having something nice to say about the PAX in his back blasts, so I’m going to say something nice about everyone in this one, except for Ken Doll. All of these men put in good work today, except Ken Doll. YHC was very proud of everyone’s efforts, …
The Shawshank Unorganization
YHC got a little ambitious with his Weinke (TWSS) and planned way too many exercises today. The thought was that we would have enough time to do these, but time flies when you’re having fun. Modifications were needed on the fly and things got a bit disorganized from there. However, YHC will bring out the …
Vote for Ken Doll
YHC was not feeling it today, especially after skipping yesterday, but the men of Shawshank pulled him through as always. We dedicated this workout to Ken Doll’s campaign for Lexington One School District Board member, mainly to make fun of a certain brown nosing 9/11 Memorial team whose name will only be mentioned in the …
The Shank Takes on SIDD
Weather Conditions: 74° and 95% Humidity 6 Pax chose the harder thing by answering the call on a promise of pain this morning. YHC drew inspiration from Cryptonite’s leading of TARA at Beechwood recently and was determined to turn up the suck factor dial. Although the plan was to really bring the heat, the Pax …
I must break you
With the freedom to gather because of living in America, 8 men with hearts on fire and with strong desire met in the thick gloom of Shawshank this AM. A block party was planned with some good cardio added for that feeling of a burning heart just about to burst. With the eye of the …
CLAM DIP SODA Actually Made Sense This Time
Another great time in the gloom with the men of Shawshank! Soaker told me his dad was coming to work out with us today, he’s 70, much respect, so YHC tried to make sure we all stayed together as much as possible. Why not do some CLAM DIP SODA??!! He did great today, first time …
CD’s Circuit of Pain
Weather Conditions: 73° and 94% Humidity 6 Pax arrived with the knowledge that a “fan favorite” workout was on the docket for them this morning. 5 put in some extra StrideLite miles before BC. What YHC and multiple others did not factor in was how the humidity was going ramp of the difficulty of what …
High / Low Card Confusion
Weather Conditions: 70° 11 Pax were treated to a card game in which they were given no clear instructions on how the exercises were being determined, and ended more confused than when they started. All in all work was done and we all got a little better. As for the workout, here is how it …
Gut Punch Saturday is back in full swing
Another good running of Gut Punch Saturday today. Weather was nice. Lots of AOs representing, including our friends from Cryptonite who is making the rounds and running everyone’s AMRAP or signature routine. We circled up near the block pile so everyone could get their block ready. We went over the course and go started a …
Good Times Under the Shelter at Shawshank
YHC drew the short straw today and had to lead a soggier than usual Shawshank workout under the shelter. He wouldn’t have it any other way. These men put in work today and got out of their comfort zone to get better. Coon Dog was mean to 5 Play and he made a rather nasty …
6 Years of Shawshank
27 PAX posted at Shawshank this morning to celebrate the 6-year anniversary of F3 Lexington’s first #WestSide AO. Conditions: 70 deg F, typical humidity, typical Shawshank wetness 1 Minute Warning, FNGs, Brief History Lesson from KD, Disclaimer, Prayer Mosey to the Big Field for COP led by Ken Doll:– SSH X 10 IC– Merkins X …
Tuesday, Sweaty Tuesday
8 PAX posted at the interim Shawshank AO this morning. T-Claps to the 4 that posted for a sweaty Stride Lite. We had 4 PAX at the one minute warning, and somehow doubled by the time the workout started. Conditions: 74 deg F and humid as all get out FNGs, Disclaimer, Prayer The Thang: Improvized …
The Lovin’ Spoonful
Weather Conditions: 70° 12 Pax were treated to fair weather and a light breeze for boot camp this morning. YHC arrived a few minutes early to set up for the beat down, knowing that the Pax would come expecting to get their money’s worth. Lots of groans and a few sweat puddles on the asphalt …
How Many Is That, Cheers?!
Welcome to America’s new favorite game show, “How Many is That, Cheers?” A game guaranteed to increase your heart rate and get you a little better. I’m your host, Ken Doll. Let’s meet our contestants. A Citadel grad who doesn’t know the name of exercises…please welcome, Coon Dog. And it looks like he’s joined by …
Shawshank Climbs The Stairway to Heaven
Conditions: Wet & Humid 63 Degrees, but no rain The Thang: It’s always a challenge to Q Shawshank, especially at our offsite location of Mt. Horeb. YHC was ready to try a new WO stolen from F3 Alpha. But were the Pax ready? Disclaimer/Prayer/Social Distance Mosey across parking lot to concrete pad by side of …
Saved by Mary
Weather Conditions: 46° & Clear 13 Pax came ready to work at the Shanks temporary location this morning. There was a slight chill in the air, but that was not going to stop anyone from pushing themselves to get better. YHCs instruction game still leaves something to be desired, and things went a little off …
After a bit of rest, Gut Punch Saturday is back in action
Today was a good day for another edition of GPS. Since the gates were locked near the track, the course was modified but captured all the elements of the original course. There was a good mixture of PAX. Mic was visiting from Winston Salem. He is in town for Mother’s Day and apparently saw Cowbell …
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