Conditions: Perfect. Just like the view. 15 awesome PAX from Lake Murray and Lexington came out to celebrate the first Anniversary of the most scenic AO in the Whole World! Okay maybe just SC. It is beautiful though. MALFUNCTION JUNCTION, LAMONT & PEBBLES CO-Q’d COP: 15-SSH-IC 15-WINDMILLS-IC 10-MERKINS-IC 20-FLUTTER KICKS-IC 30-LAC’S-IC THE THANG: YHC (MALFUNCTION …
The Thang COP SSH x 15 IC Plank Bell taps x 10 IC Toe Taps x 30 OYO…plank SloMo Merkins x 10 IC Around the World x 20 ea. direction…plank 5 x 5 KettleBell Ladder 15 KB swings…drop bell when done 15 KB swings, 15 goblet squats…drop bell when done 15 KB swings, 15 goblet …
8 pax fought off the fart sack for some kettlebells and dam rucking Weather: 70’s and balmy (Standard issue this time of year) Disclaimer | Opening Prayer Warm-Up:Overhead arm claps 10 ICWindmills 10 ICLittle BACs 20 IC (10 forward/10 reverse)TTT 10 ICKettlebell stretch 10 ICCuban press 10 OYO The Thang:Whenever YHC Q’s at Anchor he …
(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 …
6 Pax beat the fart sack to get better and swing some bells. Weather: A warm 65 (that’s why I was sweating so much, right?) Disclaimer Prayer Warm-Up KB Stretch (On YHC’s call) That was it…That was all the warmup. The Thang KB Clean and Press Pyramid (Clean once and press once, clean once and press …
The late, great Eddie Van Halen provided the soundtrack while beautiful Lake Murray provided the setting for an Kettle Bell EMOM beatdown. This was #CampaignQ #11 of 29 in 48 days. Enjoyed it, Men. Below are the details: Conditions: mid-60s The Thang: Disclaimer BOM COP TTT x 10 IC IW x 10 IC LBAC x …
Conditions: 73 degrees, 91% humidity, Winds W1 7 PAX gather on the shores of Lake Murray for Anchor, which has to be the best view AO in the Southeast. Its been some time since YHC has Q’ed at Anchor, so a favorite was brought back, looking at some upper body heavy work. As a special treat the PAX …
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to join together in unity! – Psalms 133:1 7 pax greeted the new day beside the waters of Lake Murray by lifting heavy things with YHC today. Conversations were had, work was done and we all got better. It was an honor to lead today. …
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8 Pax join YHC for his first Q at Anchor. Conditions: 70, clear, & windy Disclaimer Prayer Warm-Up SSH x10 IC TTT x10 IC LBAC Forward x10 IC Overhead Arm Claps x10 IC Dirty Birds x10 IC LBAC Reverse x10 IC The Thang Clean, Press, Upright Row 5-4-3-2-1 Ladder x 3 rounds. (Do a clean …
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Conditions: Mid 60’s and breezy aka ᑭᗴᖇᖴᗴᑕT. The Anchor Shovelflag firmly planted at the Lake Murray Dam for the first time in two months. YHC was the one and only pax to post Anchor this morning and truthfully, it wasn’t He intended it. A beautiful morning for adoration and of course some pain! YHC actually …
6 pax post at Anchor on a soggy, but not rainy, Wednesday morning. Weather 59 degrees, real nice. Disclaimer-BOM-Prayer Warm up Side Straddle Hop x 15 IC TTT x 15 IC LBAC forward and backward x 15 IC KB Swings x 15 IC Goblet Squats x 15 OYO The workout. Some exercises were done AMRAP …
Conditions: 35 degrees, 91% humidity, Winds W1 8 PAX gather on the shores of Lake Murray to celebrate YHC’s return to the Anchor Q. As a special treat the PAX in attendance, they were treated to the musical selections from YHC’s Spotify massive rotation list, which has a little of everything. You’re welcome! Today’s musical selection is …
YHC’s 2.0, Smalls, is a big fan of Anchor so he decided to step up to lead this AM. YHC did help a little but this workout was all his. While he has a ways to go with volume and command, we’ll let him slide because he’s only 14. YHC is proud of him for …
The rain ended just in time for 5 pax to swings the bells at Anchor. The playlist consisted solely of Pearl Jam while the discussion moved around topics such as Gamecock football, Germany and Poland, MLB contracts, among other things. Great seeing Lamont back in the gloom. Even with a shoulder in a sling, he …
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7 pax post at Anchor, with 3 posting early to put in a couple miles on the dam. Below is a semi-factual account of what happened. Weather 49 degrees with a slight breeze off the lake. Perfect. Disclaimer-BOM-Prayer Warm up 25 Kettle Bell swings OYO Kettle Bell stretch OYO Side Straddle Hop x 15 IC …
6 brave pax took the daily red pill and entered the gloom for YHC swing-heavy KB beatdown. YHC was excited to lead the great pax of Anchor so a proper beat down was in order. The Shovel Flag 2.0 flew proudly in the breezy 70ish degree weather with 93% humidity. Cooler temps were appreciated. It …
5 pax conquered the fartsack today, took the Daily Red Pill and went to the lake to lift heavy things. YHC has been posting for the last month or so at Anchor and have become a big fan. Today we had a surprise visit from Ranger. We watched our Ps & Qs for the most …
YHC took the opportunity to avoid doing the IPC for another couple days to lead the Pax of Anchor and admire Sharknado’s hard work in resurrecting the Anchor shovel flag. The craftsmanship was perfect, and the flag did not fall over. That is a good start. 2 Pax joined to swing some bells. Musical stylings …
Today’s playlist was inspired by the incredible masterpiece that is, “Last Action Hero” 4 pax decided that it was more important to show up for a Shark-infested Tornado rather than stay in the comfort of their fart sack. Work was done and questions were asked…Big questions. More to come on that. Still no new Anchor …
YHC took the Week 0 Iron Pax Challenge and make it work with kettlebells. Smalls brought the tunes. Conditions: 70s, humid, little wet The Thang: Disclaimer BOM COP IW x 15 IC Hillbillies x 15 IC LBAC x 20 IC KB Swings x 24 OYO KB Thrusters x 24 OYO KB Curls x 24 OYO …
Beautiful weather, scenic Lake Murray, and solid tunes provided the backdrop for this morning’s kettle bell beatdown at Anchor. Great fellowship is always had at this AO. Smalls provided the playlist and it met the standard of the men of Anchor. Conditions: mid-60s The Thang: Disclaimer BOM KB stretches KB Ladder KB Swings x 10 …
Well, GED got YHC to commit to Q an Anchor kettlebell workout, then bowed out because he needed some beauty sleep… He was missed, but not just because we didnt have music, we missed his encouragement too. While announcing that YHC was not a professional and it was my first Q for a kettlebell workout …
Great time was had this AM at the most scenic AO in all of F3 Midlands. Mumblechatter was thick as the soft rock tunes shuffled through the slight Lake Murray breeze. Here’s what we did: Conditions: 69 degrees The Thang: Disclaimer BOM COP LBAC (front) x 15 IC Overhead Arm Claps x 20 IC LBAC …
Workout Prayer/disclaimer Warmup: Windmill 12 TTT 12 Merkins 10 OYO Kettlebell stretch AMRAP 1 Squat 12 KBS 12 Big boy AMRAP 2 Chest Press 25 Romanian Dead Lift 12 (6each side) Merkins 5 AMRAP 3 Shoulder Press 12 Curls 12 Tricep extensions 12 X2 Namearama Prayer requests: GED’s parishioners, Sharknado’s friend David and an unspoken …
Conditions: high 20s, Clear, NO WIND 4 pax did the harder thing and beat the fartsack and posted for down under, Hells Bells WO with YHC. Good work by the men this morning. Took a little while to get warm but it was achieved. Good tunes and fellowship in the gloom this morning. 2 pax …
Conditions 30s clear and cold. NO FNGs Disclaimer Prayers SSH BAC Around the World 20 IC Clockwise/CounterClock Upright Rows 15 IC The TABATA Thang 5 reps each side Round 1 5min Push UPs w/ Kettlebell under one hand/swap Bent Over Row Dead Lifts Round 2 5 min Kettlebell Cleans Kettlebell Squats Kettlebell Press Round …
Looking for something to get you in the Christmas Spirit? Or Maybe something to get a headstart on your New Years Resolutions? Keep reading to learn more about a December Challenge to help you battle the winter weather in the Gloom and the pounds from all the Holiday Events all while getting some 2ndF with …
10/30/18 Conditions: Dry, Clear Skies 50s FNGs Disclaimer Prayers SSH Happy Hillbilly BAC Around the World 20 IC Clockwise/CounterClock Upright Rows 20 IC The Thang Lunge and Rotation 5X After each set of lunges, do Burpees 1-5X (next set 2,3,4,5 then return trip) To and Back Each Set per Song 10 reps. (10 per side/rotation) …
9-19-18 Weather – Dry and 70s FNGs Disclaimer Prayers SSH Happy Hillbilly BAC Wrist Rotations 20 IC Right/Left Around the World 20 IC Clockwise/CounterClock The Thang Each Set per Song 10 reps. (10 per side/rotation) Set1 Kettle Swing Halo Merkin w/ One Arm Row Set 2 Kettle Swing Single Arm Curl Right/Left Rack and Hold …
A good mix of old Anchor faithful and Shawshank faithful posted at the best kept secret in all of F3 Lexington and F3 Lake Murray. Many of the Shank pax had never posted at Anchor. Here’s hoping the new and old will return to make this AO great again. YHC posted a couple of weeks …
Illness and being DR kept some Anchor faithful away so Rook and YHC took the reigns. Neither of us had ever Qd Anchor before but we made the most of the situation and led each other towards some good 1st and 2ndF. Here’s what we came up with on the fly: Conditions: low 70s, humid …
3 pax held it down at Anchor this morning and learned to count, and learned which tree is the big tree. COP SSH 20 IC Lil Arm Circles 10 each IC Overhead arm clap 10 IC KB Stretch 20 ct. 500 rep palooza 5 exercises x 25 reps x 4 sets = 500 Calf Raise …
Conditions: Nice! Three Pax enjoyed a gorgeous morning on the shores of Lake Murray. Two of the 3 Pax present were seriously hurting after being slammed at Turning Point the morning prior — 200 flutter kicks, really?! GED was mistaken to think that flutter kicks were only an ab exercise only to find out that …
Conditions: 60+ degrees – Which is crazy to be prior to dawn and in the 2nd week of December 10 Pax present for the 2nd monthly Kettlebell test. The ltest was introduced on 11/06/2015 and only had 4 Pax participate on that day ( Lamont / Slim Jim / Shank / Flubber) will always be a part of Anchor …
F3 Lexington Snowball Parade Participation Needed: Parade Date 12-06-15 This is a Men’s #CSAUP F3 event (all males welcome) ALL SHOVEL FLAGS NEED TO BE IN ATTENDANCE! All PAX encouraged to wear F3 Lexington or other F3 Gear. Rucks are welcome. Each participating PAX is encouraged to bring a bag of simple candy (ie: candy …
On October 4th the world as a lot of people of know it changed drastically as the sky’s opened up and the flood waters rose. What came over the next days and weeks amazed me. The way that neighbors, communities, and strangers all came together to help each other out in a great time of …
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8 Pax fought off the fart sack to work on some chinks in their armor and got better as a result. Music by Metallica was provided by YHC. \m/ Conditions: A breezy 71 degrees COP: 15 SSH IC 15 TTT IC 15 BAC (each way) IC 15 KBS The Thang: 3 Sets: Al …
Conditions: 69 degrees and beautiful. 24 Pax stumbled out of the bed and assembled in downtown Columbia at beautiful Canal Side Park for a Kettlebell Convergence of epic proportions. It was short sleeve weather, low humidity, and a fast paced workout with plenty of variety. It was great to see so many brothers fro Lake Murray / …
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Its time for the 2015 Hurricane Hike in Camden. This is a great opportunity for any Ruckers to get some distance under weight and also enjoy some good Food, music and other entertainment. Website: http://www.sg.sc.gov/Hike.html The Website says that the Guard needs to be there by 7:15 for weigh in so we will as well. …
A few weeks ago I was at a Tuesday bootcamp when we began the workout with a run (heading to a destination that was good distance away). I was jogging beside one of my buddies when he stopped and decided to wait on a member of the pax who was lagging behind and struggling a …
2 brave the gloom of the latest Anchor Friday with one kettle bell between them. It was agreed that no fun would be had – well maybe a little. SSH 20 IC IW 20 IC Sumo Squat 20 IC Lil Arm Circles 10 each way IC Merkin 10 IC Two circuits – one with KB, …
Conditions: 72 degrees with a slight breeze First – let me say that it was good to see Melt Down, back from the injured reserve list. The guy pushes himself and I like it. 11 Pax (or should I say Players) came to the shores of Lake Murray this morning to play a game of Kettlebell Bingo. …
Conditions: Gloomy 13 PAX + 2 Tardy Pax posted this morning for YHC’s first official VQ. COP: Side Straddle Hop X 25 Through the Tunnel X 25 Imperial Walkers X 25 Little Arm Circles X 20 each direction Big Arm Circles X 20 each direction LBCs X 50 Big Boy Sit Ups X 20 Merkins …
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Conditions: What are the four seasons in South Carolina? Tolerable, Hot, Really Hot and ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! COP SSH x 15 IC Imperial Walker x 20 IC Little Arm circles x 20 IC TTT x 20 IC OH claps x 15 IC Merkins x 20 One Count THE THANG Six Rounds of Suck Round …
YHC wanted to try something new at Anchor, the last couple times I have Q’d there has been a lot of mumble chatter which told me were not working hard enough. So time to mix some cardio with the bells. Head down close the rest rooms and lets circle up and get started SSH – …
CONDITIONS:70 DEGREES & GLOOM WAS THICK COP: SSH-15-IC LAC’S-30-IC TTT-15-IC 8 COUNT BURPEES-5 Merkins-15-IC The Thang: Deck of Death! Deck holds 6, 8, 10, Kings & Jacks Reps = Card# x 3 HEARTS=SWINGS-OYO DIAMONDS=GOBLET SQUATS-OYO CLUBS=CURLS-OYO SPADES=SQUAT CLEANS-OYO KINGS=DEALERS CHOICE X 10 (OR MORE) JACKS=10 BURPEES The Totals: 72-CURLS 72-SQUAT CLEANS 72-SWINGS 72-GOBLET SQUATS 40-BURPEES …
We all know what we do has huge #IMPACT on many, not the least of which is our 2.0s. It’s that time again to share with them the F3 gloom. This Summer we’re adding more opportunities for the kids to participate. We’ll also have a Second Saturday. Here’s the schedule and the AOs hosting: Friday, …
Prayer & Disclaimer COP SSH – 25 IC TTT – 25 IC Arm Circles – 25 IC Overhead Claps – 25 IC Shoulder Swings Front to Back – 10 each arm Side to Side – 10 Each Arm Circuit with 4 sets consisting of 20, 15, 10, 5 Reps Only Difference is the last set …
Conditions: Perfect. Just like the view. 15 awesome PAX from Lake Murray and Lexington came out to celebrate the first Anniversary of the most scenic AO in the Whole World! Okay maybe just SC. It is beautiful though. MALFUNCTION JUNCTION, LAMONT & PEBBLES on the Q. COP: 15-SSH-IC 15-WINDMILLS-IC 10-MERKINS-IC 20-FLUTTER KICKS-IC 30-LAC’S-IC THE THANG: …
Conditions: Clear and Beautiful 10 faithful PAX posted at Anchor to do some swings and a few burpees. Disclaimer COP: SSH-15-IC LAC’S-20-IC TTT-15-IC WINDMILLS-15-IC The Thang: Deck of Death! (Death to the fartsack and chunkiness!) Deck holds 6, 8, 10, Kings & Jokers Reps = Card# x 3 HEARTS=SWINGS-OYO DIAMONDS=GOBLET SQUATS-OYO CLUBS=NAPALMS-OYO SPADES=SQUAT CLEANS-OYO KINGS=DEALERS …
Disclaimer and Prayer SSH – 15 IC TTT – 15 IC Windmills – 14 IC Arm Circles – 15 IC Round the world each way – 10 OYO KB Swings – 15 OYO Goblet Squat to Sally (Crowd Pleaser) Head to stairs for 3 way calfs Straight calfs – 15 IC Heels out – 15 …
***The following letter is from F3 Lexington’s Blackout addressed to the pax of F3 Lexington & F3 Nation*** First of all let me say thanks to all of my F3 brothers. This started for me when I got EH’d in the hidden AO (The Farm) by “No Show”. I made my first workout on a …
Conditions: 58 degrees, with no wind, and a little drizzle in the air cool the body………..perfect Yes there was the sound of rain falling on the roof this morning, but 5 Pax stumbled onto the shores of Lake Murray for a fun kettlebell work out, courtesy of LaMont’s “Wheel of Misfortune”. The morning began with a …
Conditions: 71 and Very gloomy 7 PAX posted for a YHC led plagiarized WO. #noshame Disclaimer Prayer COP: SSH X 20-IC MERKINS X 10-IC SQUATS X 10-IC LITTLE ARM CIRCLES X 15-IC THE THANG: NO REST BETWEEN ROUND THE WORLD X 10 EA DIRECTION ROWS X 10 MILITARY PRESS X 10 GOBLET SQUAT X 10 …
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Temp 62 degrees & wet Mosey to waterfront COP Calf raises -20-IC Little Baby Arm Circles- 20-IC Chinooks – 20-IC Windmill – 20-IC Overhead Arm Claps – 20 -IC (was physically threatened if I did more today) Imperial Walkers -20-IC Through The Tunnel – 20-IC Side Straddle Hop – 20-IC Ladder Run Do 1, then …
16 Pax from #Iron Yard and #Anchor came together for the first ever #KettleKonvergence on a beautiful spring morning at the Yard for a serious #DownPainment delivered by Malfunction Junction and YHC.Wiki delivered an excellent Good Friday devotional and many of the pax enjoyed some 2nd F fellowship at Dunkin Donuts. This was a great …
CONDITIONS: 57 AND BREEZY LAKE MURRAY GLOOM COP: 30-AROUND THE WORLD-OYO 15-SLOW DEAD LIFTS THE THANG; 6, 8, 10, KINGS & JOKERS IN THE DECK # OF CARD X 3 = REPS HEARTS = SWINGS-OYO DIAMONDS = GOBLET SQUATS-OYO CLUBS = NAPALMS-OYO SPADES = SQUAT CLEANS-OYO KINGS = DEALERS CHOICE X 10 JOKERS = 10 …
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My F3 brothers at Jumanji have been encouraging me to write a pre-blast to highlight my upcoming mission trip to Nicaragua. I do this humbly as I am not necessarily a big fan of bringing attention to myself. I’m simply doing what the Lord is telling me. If you were to tell me at the …
Conditions: 60 degrees and beautiful. 5 Pax stumbled upon the shores of Lake Murray this morning, with Kettlebells in hand, for a fast paced work out on what can only be described as the perfect morning. It was short sleeve weather, low humidity, and a nice crisp breeze that kept the sweat at bay. This Lexington / Lake …
The first ever #KettleKonvergence is coming! Mark your calendar for April 3rd to post at #Iron Yard and join Malfunction Junction and the Anchor Pax for a #KettleBellBeatDown, great fellowship and a Good Friday Devotion to start your Easter Weekend. Bells swing at 5:45 am. Cofeeteria to follow the 45 minute workout at Dunkin Donuts. …
Nine (9) PAX entered the gloomy Anchor for your humble correspondent’s VQ. YHC arrived an hour early, both nervous and excited, to complete a dry-run of the planned upcoming beating. Note: YHC’s weinke was the size of a billboard. Several PAX arrived early for a Dam Run. I did not participate because I felt like I needed …
I knew it would not be good when I almost missed the turn in to Anchor because it was the gloomiest gloom ever! We might have to see if they can turn the lighthouse back on so our wayward pax can find there way to Anchor! Conditions: 47 degrees (who-ray) 0 visibility 97% humidity with …
March 1, 2015 marks the One Year Anniversary of The Big Bang in Lexington. It remains the largest Big Bang in F3 History as 103 pax posted on 3/1/14 to open up what we now know as Graveyard. Here’s the backblast from that day: http://f3nation.com/2014/03/02/go-big-or-go-home-the-graveyard-is-born/ One year later, Lexington is its own region boasting 13 …
5 pax showed their strength on another cold morning at the ole #Anchor post this AM. LaMont had the Q so the pax knew that “low and slow” — with emphasis on the negative — would be on the menu. COP TTT 15 IC (Slow, get a good ham stretch here and come all the …
7 Pax set sail on this crisp and beautiful morning on the shores of Lake Murray. COP SSH x 15 – I/C Merkin x 10 OYO Little Arm Circles x 15 forward and x 15 reverse – I/C Merkin x 9 OYO Squat – 15 – low and slow Merkin x 8 OYO Through The …
Only 3 Pax present their man-card this frigid midweek morn for a repeat beatdown from three weeks prior – with a twist of course. YHC was hoping to share this experience with a few more pax, but alas it will have to just be brought out again another time. conditions: COLD THE THANG SSH …
7 PAX conquered the fartsack Wednesday morning for a partial repeat Q at the hands of YHC. The wind brought the cold, the Q brought the suck, and the PAX brought the downPAINment. Conditions: 28° COP SSH 35 IC IW 20 IC Squat 20 IC Lil Arm Circle 20 IC (10 each) TTT 20 IC …
F3 pax like several things…among them are a convergence, a race and a #doubledown opportunity. Saturday, February 7 offers you the chance for all 3. SnakePit will be the host AO for Lexington’s latest convergence. Located at White Knoll High School, SnakePit has amenities to rival our beloved Graveyard but it has become notorious for …
4 Pax showed their fortitude in the icy cold gloom of #Anchor this morning. Thankfully, the wind was at a minimum — unfortunately, the pain was not. 5 circuits, with 4 sets per circuit, each set ending with 5 solid Merkins (solid Merkin = all the way down, and all the way back up — …
CONDITIONS: MID-FORTIES & WINDY 6 PAX took a gamble and placed their bets at Anchor this AM. YHC strives to give the PAX what they came for, a good return on their PAinvestment! The Thang: COP: 15-SSH-IC 20-AROUND THE WORLD-OYO 15-THRU THE TUNNEL-IC 25-LBC’S-IC PICK-A-CARD, ANY CARD CARDS IN DECK ARE THE 2,4,6,8,10 OF EACH …
2014 was a big year for F3 in Lexington. 103 men posted at our March 1 launch at RBHS. What came to be known as Graveyard instantly became #problematic so Crypt was born shortly after. Then run group Stride. Then Shawshank. Before too long, Lexington had 10 different AOs on the schedule with 100+ men …
4 dedicated PAX stood in the gloom at Anchor this New Year’s Eve morn in a dense fog, to celebrate the 12 pains of Christmas New Years. Conditions 36° and moist. The THANG: COP SSH 20 IC TTT 20 IC IW 20 IC + Various 8-count stretches on command The 12 Pains of Christmas New …
‘Twas the night of the party when all through the place, Not a Pax or his family could stay in one place; Thumbs Up was dropping all the greatest hits with care, In hopes that some people might actually dance in there; After superlatives given & speeches done right, YHC figured he could kick back & call it a night; …
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5 Pax showed in the gloom at #Anchor this Wed. for some KB work that proved to be a lotta tabata. Our resident boot-wearing broke foot made sure we got a good power up during the SSHs. The Thang Mosey to the grassy patch. Then mosey to a further grassy patch. Then mosey back to …
40+ PAX and families gathered at Palmetto Church of Christ to celebrate another great year of F3 in the Irmo, Ballentine and Chapin area. Last years party we had just had our first split between Strut and Depot. A lot has changed! The addition of Speed Trap, Fox Hole, Anchor and Swagger. Also the day …
4 pax gathered at Anchor for their weekly kettlebell work to find YHC had made his long awaited return to Wednesdays at the lake. I was of course greeted warmly and showered with gifts, which I have to admit did make it hard to swing a kettlebell with my arms full of gifts from the …
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CONDITIONS: WE’RE WORKING OUT AT LAKE LEVEL AFTER THREE INCHES OF RAIN. IT WAS WET! 5 PAX BRAVED THE COLD LAKE MURRAY MINI LAKES FOR WHAT YHC HOPED WOULD BE AN UPPER BODY SMOKEFEST. YHC RESISTED THE MUMBLECHATTER OF THE PAX TO MOVE THE WO UNDER A SHELTER. WE DON’T NEED NO STINKING SHELTER! THE …
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Well, 2 pax unearthed the fartsack and entered the sub-freezing gloom at Anchor to post for a kettlebell beatdown. I would like to think that the pax showed due to their determination and enthusiasm, but the truth is one had the QIC and other had the Shovel Flag making them both feel obligated to post. …
4 PAX found themselves at the #Anchor post Wednesday morning including the booted LeadBelly making a triumphant return to his first post foot-fracture workout. The THANG COP SSH 20 IC TTT 10 IC Squat 20 IC IW 20 IC Arm Circles 15 IC Reverse Arm Circles 15 IC Big Boy Sit-ups 20 IC Half-speed (1-2-3-1 is …
3 faithful pax entered the gloom at #Anchor this morning only to find a substitute Q as Malfunction Junction called YHC in from the bullpen in order to rest his ailing back in preparation for the Go Ruck. Weather: 48 with a refreshing lake wind THE THANG COP SSH x 15 IC Imperial Walker x 15 IC …
10 PAX anxiously awaited their mid-week workday — that is until it actually started. After apologizing for only making recent appearances when Qing, YHC took to bringing the pain as recompense… THE THANG COP SSH 40 (the plan was to stop at 20, but when YHC noticed a couple of late arrivals, he couldn’t help …
EDITORS NOTE: Put this on home page in case other regions should want to participate. 25 DAY CHALLENGE BEGINS MONDAY OCTOBER 27 Gentlemen, it’s that time again! Whether you have hit the dreaded plateau and just need to break past it, or you’re in tip top shape but know you could stand to eat better — it’s time …
4 faithful pax posted the most scenic AO in the Midlands to take on a Treadmill led kettlebell workout. The gloom was perfect with a brisk wind blowing off of the water, but one pax member was not so refreshed. In fact, to other three spent the entire workout wondering when their brother might splash …
Well we waited and waited until and no Q showed. Quest stepped up to lead this great group of PAX. It ended up being a very good workout for a last minute. But I hear those are the best anyway. Nice Job men Conditions – 61 degrees, clear Disclaimer and Prayer The Thang Mosey to …
Some of the PAX have decided to try to partake in this growing rivalry between River Bluff Gators and the Lexington Wildcats. We are trying to put together an annual F3 tailgate with all F3 PAX and their M’s and 2.0’s for this game between these two schools. Let’s put on some F3 swag …
[best read with a pirate accent] Ahoy! 10 PAX gathered in the gloom ‘neath an eerie sky in the wee arrrrs of an early humpday morn. The sky, alight with starrrs, would soon be turnt’ to blood as the light from the harrrvest moon melted away to reveal its blood red hearrrrrrrrrrrrrrt. Conditions were fiarrr, …
CONDITIONS:NICE 4 PAX CAME OUT TO SWING THE KB IN THE LAKE MURRAY GLOOM. DISCLAIMER: YHC THE THANG: MOSET TO ANT ISLAND 30-SSH 30-ARM CIRCLES 20-MERKINS 30-FLUTTER KICKS KB 30 SEC INTERVALS CIRCUIT: SQUAT CLEAN SWING LUNGES DEADLIFTS SHOULDER PRESSES CHEST PRESS PLANK-O-RAMA 26-NAPALMS 30-SQUATS RINSE & REPEAT X 3 30-IMPERIAL WALKERS MOSEY TO PARKING …
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Conditions – 68 degrees, clear The Thang Disclaimer 15 PAX showed up for a Back to Basic Training for KB’s. After talking up Twitter for about a week, finding some used KB’s that people had either donated or sold to the cause we had a great turnout. Since we had a large group this morning …
6 PAX submerged at our beloved #Anchor AO, including two FN-toKB-Gs. As YHC arrived on the scene it looked like something out of a bad 80’s movie — Pajanimal sat removing his roller blades and exchanging them for a plus-size model KB and a dumbell. But the number 6 sent YHC even farther into pre-historic movie past as he recounted that with …
6 pax sailed into Anchor for a workout with the bell. No one accepted the invite, via Twitter, from YHC to double down and run the dam before we Anchored Down. Then again, they didn’t ask to “Ladder Up” either! Mumblechatter was low, but spirits were high. YHC hopes every pax left feeling as if they got their money’s worth …
Posted for Full Metal Jacket: I work out with Sandlot F3 in Northeast Columbia and am requesting your support regarding What: 9/11 First Responders Memorial Ceremony When: 11 Sep, 4:30 PM Where: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201. We have conducted this ceremony for the past three years honoring “First Responders” (Military, …
11 pax arrived at Anchor for a little beatdown that was heavy on both kettlebell swings but also rest periods. 24 minutes of intervals helped get the sweat pouring on what was a almost chilly morning stepping out into the gloom. Conditions: 62 degrees, feels like fall, must be time for football season and long sleeves …
9 PAX entered into the Lake Murray gloom to post at Anchor this morning for a HI-OCTANE WO. You know what happens when you stomp the gas?? You get smoked! CONDITIONS: 70 Degrees – Nice DISCLAIMER: YHC THE THANG: MOSEY TO AREA OF PAIN (LITERALLY – FIRE ANTS) FOR COP COP: 30 SSH 20 WINDMILLS …
This is the first annual Stomp the Swamp 5K race to benefit the River Bluff High School Cross Country teams. River Bluff has been VERY generous in allowing F3 to use many of their facilities. Crypt, Graveyard, and Stride meet there during the week. Let’s say THANKS in a huge way! Since the announcement was …
14 PAX to come from all around to experience an awesome Kettle Bell Beat Down. It was nice to see some new Faces the last 2 weeks so keep’em coming. Once you start, you can’t seem to stop. We had some new and exciting things in there this week that challenged even the more advanced …
12 PAX emerged in the gloom of the lake to weigh anchor in a birthday celebration extraordinaire — complete with a Turkish Delight (or Turkish something), stink bombs (a flatulent gift from Pebbles), and dirty diapers. Just be glad your War Baby Q was a mere 26 years of age this morning… THE THANG COP …