Title Chumbawumba is Stupid Date 10/22/2020 Conditions 65 degrees QIC Wojo PAX 20 – Dufresne (Respect), Abby Wambach (Respect), Schrute, Neon (Respect), Weed, Bolt (Respect), Bird, Tweetsie, Cornwallis, Sacajawea (Respect), Abacus, Big Load, Mayhem (Respect), Skipper (Respect), Hope Solo, Stats (Respect) Gameplan, Crackhead (Respect), Whaler (Respect) and Wojo. Intro Good morning. Disclaimer Not a professional. …
Title Storytime with Mayplant Date 10/8/2020 Conditions Dry 60 degrees QIC Mayplant PAX Big Load, Neon, Bolt, Wojo, Schrute, DuFresne, Snooki, Harper Valley, Abby Wambach, Kiffin, Mayplant, Abacus, Sacajawea, Mayhem, Skipper, Timber, Bird, Heisenberg, Rico, Blackout, Whaler, Cornwallis Intro Q shared his message of love through humor, wit, and wisdom to successfully inspire the Pax!! …
CONDITIONS/FORESKIN Absolutely beautiful morning, mid-50’s, birds chirping, PAX energized and ready to go, all feeling strangely patriotic as our boy Magoo donned his #crowdpleaser stars and stripes ranger panties. YHC was happy to virtually lead 22 PAX today (that’s right, 22!) in our 8th F3 Lake Murray zoom Q! Let’s be honest. Until they invent …
Condition: 74 and humid18 PAX emerged from the gloom on a humid morning to enjoy Neon’s workout. Due to a last minute notice, Neon’s workout included two throwbacks thanks to Hope Solo. All was going well until the PAX circled up at the corner of Lyttleton and Chestnut for a few short exercises when half …
053011PAX and 1 FNG took time out of their Holiday to roll out to the gloom on this fantastic day to celebrate Freedom.DisclaimerBible Verse: Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. – 2 Corinthians 3:17Today was a holiday and it would be easy to take …
Conditions: HotIt was a hot one, so I decided to be kind and bring water for the PAX. I contemplated filling the jug with milk but thought better of it. Water seemed to be well received. Much more so than the AMRAP. Bojangles was delicious as always.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FM3Em7FIOcDisclaimer Warm-A-Rama SSH x 20 ICTTT x 10 ICSnookies …
Conditions: Humid and Muggy with a 5:30 AM temperature of 76 degreesIt has been 11 days since YHC participated in @F3Camden and I was not sure I would have the stamina to complete an F3 workout much less Q. Needless to say, YHC did not sleep much last night and rehearsed the workout over and …
Conditions: warm and humid 78 degreesDisclaimer then mosey over to the cornerWarm-A-RamaCircle up -Side Straddle Hops X20 IC Imperial Walkers X20 IC Toe Touches X 30 OYO Walking Tree Huggers 20 yds, convert to Skipping Tree Huggers 20 yds then Jog to cornerCircle upMerkins X15 IC Squats X15 IC LBC X25 OYOLine up – Walking …
11 members of the PAX ventured out on a humid June Saturday morning for a tour of the Camden churches. Given Faith is one of our 3 F’s, it was time to make a stop by several sanctuaries around town. With the high humidity levels and an extra warm warming, the PAX was able to …
Conditions: 78 degrees & humid.Disclaimer then mosey over to warm up area.WARMARAMAStart out with some much needed stretching SSH x 20 IC LBAC x 20 IC forward then reverse TTT x 20 IC Merkins x 25 OYO At this point Q announces there will be no block work today. Nervous mumble chatter from the PAX. …
Muggy, warm SC morning… Lots of sweat was left all over downtown Camden!Disclaimer-FNG’s- no new today-Mosey around tennis courts to Pantheon circle up-Side Straddle Hops x 25 IC-Imperial Walkers x 25 IC-Squats x 25 IC-Crucible Merkins x 15 OYO-All Mosey to alley on Lyttleton Street- Woodchoppers x25 IC, Hillbilly Walkers x25 IC, Plank sequence- (high, …
Conditions: Muggy 73 degrees 18 Pax showed up this steamy morning for another one of YHC’s circuits through his home turf of Boogertown. Procrastination is normally not a good thing but it left this workout free of YHC’s tinkering and over complication. We had a scare with a lost wedding ring but to the relief of …
Conditions: 73 and muggyStats has so much street cred that he flat out refuses to write a Backblast, so this is being ghostwritten on his behalf. In fact, he has SO much street cred that several regular members of the PAX stayed in the fart sack. One must wonder whether they were just feeling the …
Since it has been six months since the kick off of F3 Camden, Neon felt the need for an old school workout thanks to Polo. Many of the PAX had not started back in February when this was first done but probably won’t forget it now as the Greene Street hill came back to life. …
A throw-back to Hope Solo’s first Q to see the progress of the Pax since February, we brought back a slightly more difficult version of the Battle of Pine Street Hill. 15 PAX joined the Q on a perfect morning—60 degrees, some wind, and no humidity. There were no excuses for poor performance…except everyone’s soreness …
Conditions: Muggy and Steamy. Very muggy and steamy. 72 degrees.On Sunday night I asked the PAX if anyone was interested in an “off the books” circuit run on Monday morning to start the week off on the right foot. Crickets. Nothing but crickets. Stats did show up and we had so much fun on Monday …
Conditions: 71 degrees, Muggy, but tolerableAs AOQ for Camden F3, YHC had to remind himself to schedule himself every now and again. It’s now been almost 5 months since the launch Camden F3, and the number of men showing up for the workouts has remained at an impressive level. As YHC was cooking dinner the …
Ode to my virgin post 3 months ago under the watchful eye of the virgin Q that day…Harper Valley and the “Man in the Mirror”…I know what that man in the mirror looked like then (he almost died that day), I wanted to find out how the man in the mirror looks 3 months later. …
1 Corinthians 9:26-27 “Thus I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight as if I were shadowboxing. No, I drive my body and train it, for fear that, after having preached to others, I myself should be disqualified.” It means… Don’t make exercise a half-hearted endeavor! Set goals, create a plan, and then execute …
Conditions: 69 degrees & humidDisclaimer: Q puts heavy emphasis on modifying if needed Mosey over to warmup area WARM O RAMA SSH X 20 IC LBAC X 20 IC forward & reverse WoodchoppersX 20 IC Merkins X 20 OYO Squats X 20 ICTHE THANG Mosey to corner of Rectory & FairMt. Climbers X 20 IC …
Warm up:Mosey to center of parkSSH x 25 IC Inchworms x 15 IC LBAC Forward x 20 IC LBAC Backward x 12 IC Woodchoppers x 15 IC LBC x 25 OYOPax does burpee frog jumps from one side of yard to otherThe Thang:Pax gathers at the tennis courts. Q, still out of breath from the …
Nine very tough men posted in the gloom this very muggy 70 degree morning. YHC decided to take a trek through his old high school stomping grounds. The school is long gone but YHC decided to make use of the remaining steps that currently lead to nowhere. YHC recalled walking up these steps his first …
Read bible verse 1 Timmothy 4:10 about having “Faith”.Weather – A clear 69 degrees (my favorite #) set up for a perfect morning. Q very nervous again, but remembers to give disclaimer this time and reiterated the fact that it’s on the PAX to arrive in time to stretch and only push themselves as far …
It was a cool morning in Camden, SC and those that showed made it through a Spring Football Practice-inspired workout.Q started with a quick disclaimer then read 1 Peter 5:2-3 about Leadership.The group then mozied over to the corner of the park. The group circled, followed by Mercans, BAC, and BB Situps in cadence.Next exercise …
Conditions: ideal- 62 degrees clearGot a call on Monday to Q, I was excited and ready to go. I went to the F3 site wondering what to do, I saw many different exercises I wanted to try, but didn’t understand so I wrote down burpee, fireman carry, squat jumpers, 2 mile run, pull- ups, sit- …
Conditions: 51 degreesIt seemed like a good plan on paper. It was a beautiful cool morning and 24 pax showed up for my attempt at leading a workout. “Flexibility is the key to airpower” and my plan barely made it through first contact. But with a couple of key modifications, we pressed forward into a …
Conditions: Fitty DegreesHaving trained my entire life for this moment, YHC arrived as is custom by bicycle to lead the Camden Geriatric Group of F3. Fearing that the PAX could be smaller than normal due to Cinco D’mayo the previous day, YHC was quite surprised to see the PAX grow to 21 for this delightful …
Conditions: Perfect. 63o & clearI can’t say that I wasn’t a little nervous about my virgin Q. I spent countless hours studying The Exicon and selecting the finest movements for this very gloom. Lately, while experiencing F3 in the PAX, I’ve had recurring flashbacks of glorious moments during football two-a-days and knob year at El …
Conditions: Perfect. 63 degrees and clear.I received word last night that I was subbing for a sub. I’m pretty sure both Q’s were hurt and injured (physically and emotionally) after Hope Solo’s Tour De Burpee on Tuesday. With limited time to prepare a workout, I thought of my 3 favorite things: Running, Jacob’s Ladder and …
Conditions: 56 and Clear. Little wind, very damp.As I told the PAX shortly after the jaunt around Rectory Square by way of a Burpee Indian Run for the warm-up (and which saw a PAX injury—glad I did the disclaimer—and so sorry it happened Mayhem!), every single workout has a purpose. Sometimes that purpose is subconscious, …
Condition: 61 and clearNeon promised a light running workout after much complaining about his last Q. Exercise got off to an auspicious start with a very shaky cadence call from the QIC. Mumblechatter abound about his lack of rhythm and probable lack of dance skills. Q got them back with Jacobs Ladder on Chestnut St …
YHC has had the idea of trying a work out with lumber for some time now. It’s just too obvious having access to wood of all shapes and sizes to deal with every day at work. At the office YHC tried 4 x 4 x 8 Pine(too light), 3 x 4 x 8 Oak(too heavy) …
Conditions: Overcast pleasant 60 degreesWith spring break & the Easter Holiday over, 25 pax appeared in the gloom for their DRP administered by YHC.THE THANGCircle up with requisite disclaimer.Mosey over to warm up areaSSH 15 IC LBAC 15 IC Woodchoppers 15 IC Merkins 10 OYO Squats 15 ICMosey over to corner of Rectory & FairRunners …
Conditions: beautiful 55 degrees, clear and no wind.In anticipation of Easter and the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, 14 PAX arose from the fartsack for a Stations of the CrossFit-inspired workout led by YHC.THE THANG: Mosey and Circle-Up with the requisite Disclaimer. Warmup: 25x side straddle hops IC. 25x flutter kicks IC. 10x merkins …
Read Psalm 23 in honor of Holy Week – “The Lord is my shepherd”.Weather – A clear 55 degrees and perfect for a boogie. Q very nervous at this point and almost forgets the disclaimer, but thanks to one of our resident attorneys (arriving last minute) Hope Solo gives the reminder. And we are off…. …
Conditions: Perfect. 53 degrees and clear.Disclaimer Warm-A-Rama Chumbaburpee*Everyone loves Tubthumping by the one-hit wonder Chumbawamba. Not anymore. The PAX does the SSH during the whole song, but every time the chorus hits “I get knocked down…and I get up again” a burpee is required. This amounts to 27 burpees, a great deal of mumblechatter and …
Conditions: Not Spring-Like! (38 Degrees)Drawing inspiration from his Thursday trek to the Masters, YHC designed a routine modeled after 9 holes of golf. Whispers of “what really happened to DJ” permeated the chilly morning air. Many suspected Paulina was to blame. Regardless, our tee time was 7:00 am sharp and we are never late for …
Conditions: 64 and PouringThe F3 gods woke me up at 4:20 AM with a loud thunderous shake to remind me that it was my turn to Q. YHC took a quick look at the radar to prepare for a few more hours fight with the rack monster but the Weather App assured me that skies …
Conditions: Ideal – 61 degreesMany were afraid this day would come……once thought to be urban legend….once thought to be extinct…..feeling the warmth of spring weather….slinking out of a Bishopville swamp…..came the inevitable return of the Lizard Man. The PAX seemed on edge as YHC revealed his two page cheat sheet. After training his whole life …
Conditions: 62 degrees and mildThe first Wednesday edition of F3 Camden Boot Camp was a make-up day for the lightning storm no-go Tuesday. Great weather and dry ground made for a memorable trip through a section of Camden known as Boogertown. Noticing the well-lit streets every F3 morning on commute to Rectory Square, the Q …
25 PAX showed up for YHC’s virgin Q this comfortable 54 degree late March morning. Rumor has it imitation is the highest form of flattery, and, this being my first Q as one of the newer PAX, I thought it would be appropriate to bring back some of my favorite past workouts. Judging by the …
15 PAX braved the impending storms for YHC’s Maiden Q this morning. We all, not so secretly, wished the storms had rolled on in so we would have to roll out of bed.Disclaimer with an extra part today about how if you hear thunder or see lightning the next, immediate and final exercise is run …
Conditions: Mild (48)16 PAX arrived with weary eyes following a historic Gamecock basketball victory in the sweet sixteen and posted up for a Saturday workout lead by YHC and multiple supporting Lt. Q’s.DisclaimerCOP – Warm UpMerkins X 20 OYO SSH X 20 IC Abe Vigodas X 15 IC (Forward & Reverse) Imperial Walkers X 20 …
Conditions: Headlights On (clear and 36 degrees)23 PAX arrived at the Rectory for Spring Practice drills, inspired by YHC’s high school football glory days, when catching tail was as easy as slipping on a letter jacket. The PAX had many mumbled questions……Did YHC actually play football? Was it a real high school or a fancy …
26 Pax and 3 FNGs enjoyed a warm morning in Rectory Square for more cardio than the Pax were accustomed to. Neon had promised an easy workout so coupons were left in their hiding place. Q introduced a new exercise affectionatly called the Cheerleader. It’s a modified side straddle hop and squat. Requires coordination and …
Condition – 24 degrees, clear and cold 20 PAX members braved the elements for the coldest day yet in Camden F3. In honor of the real Snooki and the Jersey roots, it was time to spend some time on the Union Street hill. The Thang: Warm upLBAC’s 15 IC forward and backward ATM’s 10, 10, 10 IC SSH 20 …
Conditions: 52 and overcastTo celebrate his Gamecocks making it to the Big Dance Schrute suggested a March Madness themed workout. Being the scrappy point guard and team player I am, who was I to protest?15 PAX jumped out of the Fart Sack for this morning’s workout. Wojo introduced the Front Jack, which made the PAX …
Weather- 36 and overcast following 12 hours of rain. No one seemed to be interested in BB Sit-Ups, Superman or Open Rock exercises in the mud. Props to those who braved the elements, under threat of impending rain (that did ultimately come as we were driving away) and thumbed their nose at Mother Nature. First …
Conditions: 32 degrees, clear and brisk.Apparently feeling sorry for their country cousin, the pinkie-raising, upper-crust Camden PAX turned the reins over to YHC for Saturday’s Q. Unsure how to handle himself while in the presence of such blue bloods, YHC stayed true to his Toookiedoo roots and decided repeatedly picking up and putting down heavy objects, just …
Conditions: 42 and Crisp.Due to a shortage of Qs from a variety of ailments (pink eye, black lung, crying babies, etc.), Hope Solo got called up once again to lead the PAX in our morning routine. Shocked about the opportunity to lead these fine men once again early in the gloom, the Q tried to …
It has been nearly 8 weeks since F3 Camden launched and the PAX is getting stronger. 15 dedicated men arrived at the Rectory anticipating a block-a-rama from their scheduled Q, Couch Potato, but were disappointed, (or perhaps delighted), to learn that the Couch Potato contracted eye boogers (aka pink eye) and was unable to fulfill …
After many hours spent preparing for this 45 minute workout, the time had come to lead my first workout. As a virgin Q, I was secretly praying that only a handful PAX would show up for my first go at it, but 26 Pax, including 1 FNG, came out this cool and breezy morning.Conditions- Perfect …
28 PAX came out in the Gloom on the last day of February to brave the Frigid 54 degrees so typical of a harsh South Carolina winter. As this was my Virgin Q, I was more concerned that a.) no one would show up and I would lead a group of “one” or b.) PAX …
Helping launch Camden has been one of the most rewarding F3 experiences I have had in the nearly four years I have been involved in F3. Seeing the progress made by all pax members is fairly incredible in the short amount of time the AO has been open. As the last workout led by F3 …
Conditions: 54 degrees, and mildI will admit to having a rather sleepless night prior to my first Q. I was busy trying to control all the scenarios going on in my head. I had thoughts like, “What if I have a record crowd and I run out of benches for this section?” and “Is there …
Like a phoenix, this morning Wojo rose from the ashes of near death in anticipation of losing his Q virginity to a bunch of middle aged men. If this were Medieval Times people would sing songs about the bravery he showed. Overcoming a weeklong absence due to the black plague (some might call it the …
Hustler and Polo from F3 Columbia made the trek over to F3 Camden to lead this ever growing AO. TClaps to Spread and Furlough for hoping in the clown car to make the trek over. As one pax member on Twitter noted, “Welcome F3 Camden to the 1,000,000 reps” you are about to complete…well, we …
When I moved to Camden four years ago, I had two main thoughts come to mind: this city is going to be full of a lot of old people (mostly right) and there is a lot of history to explore in my new home. I heard all about Historic Camden, Joseph Kershaw & King Haigler, …
22 PAX chose this day to emerge from the heart of darkness and post up to Camden’s 1st workout with the training wheels off. YHC was honored and more than humbled to take his DRP and lead these men in our continued efforts to combat Sad Clown Syndrome. As usual, the PAX came out of …
Today concluded the last “F3 Columbia led midweek workout” for Camden. Columbia and Lake Murray are going to support for a couple more Saturday’s, but the cord is getting cut as Camden leads their own workouts starting next Tuesday. Really appreciate Hot Tub, Lederhosen, and Big Worm for making the trip over to Camden during …
16 PAX arrived in force to feel the furry of the RS400. Conditions: 49°. The PAX were quiet . . .YHC sported his yellow, nylon 1993 CHS letterman jacket in honor of the AO for the first two minutes. Warm Up: SSH x 20 IC TTT x 15 IC BBSU x 20 OYO ‘Merkins …
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What: Fire Truck Pull Benefitting Curing Kids’ Cancer When: April 8, 2017 (yes, I know, it’s the Clemson Spring Game) Where: 1800 Laurel St. Who: All Pax who care about the battle kids must wage to fight cancer Why: Because it’s a family fun time and it’s for a good cause Cost: $200 per team, …
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19 PAX seemed to come from every corner of the gloom this morning for the first Thursday workout for this newly formed Camden AO. YHC hinted at the fact that today was Groundhog Day may play a factor in to the morning’s workout. Didn’t take long to figure out what that could possibly mean. Disclaimer / …
When: 1/31/2017Conditions: slight chill with a little humidityQIC: Big WormPax: Cornwallis, Schrute, Harper Valley, Big Load, Geico, Timber, Hope Solo, Abbie Wombac, Ponzi, Neon, Sinkhole, Berry, Wojo, Dufresne, Sanford, Big Worm, FNG Jack Carrington (Peach).The Thang:DisclaimerCircle up in Rectory Square park near Fair Street. Brief warm up consisting of arm circles, overhead clap, 20 squats …
28 PAX (including 5 FNGs) emerged from the #Fartsack on this beautiful winter morning in search of a way to #GetBetter. Lingering in the #Gloom were the PAX of F3 Blythewood and F3 Columbia, including Prom and YHC, who came ready to offer up their services to the PAX of F3 Camden following a gracious …
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Some things are worth the wait…F3 Camden was originally planned to be launched on 1/7/2017, but icy road conditions for the traveling pax made the launch get pushed back one week. Well, this was one decision that was worth the wait. 44 pax with 17 FNG’s arrived at Rectory Square for the launch of F3 …