8 PAX posted this morning for YHC’s first Q at F3 GOAT. Needed to get a lay of the land and the PAX obliged by following me around campus for a while. Good work men, looking forward to more mornings in the gloom. Weather- 65 or so The workout- Disclaimer, prayer Mosey around the circle, …
CONDITIONS Clear skies and temps in the 40-ish range as we started our day at the cozy confines of GOAT. YHC snatched up an open date on the Q sheet a while back in an effort to connect with some old pals and perhaps make a few new ones. Just before we kicked things off, …
The PAX arrived at 5:45am at Goat for the 8 year Q of YHC. The conditions were warm and drizzly, or perfect. THE THANG Single applesauce to the red benches in front of SHHS. COP 10 SSH 5 merkins IC 5 hand-release merkins IC 5 diamond merkins IC Wall Sit with 20 Overhead arm claps, …
11 pax (1 runner and 10 for the workout) gathered this morning for a Bellhop-led workout. Conditions: Low 60s, damp from yesterday’s rain, but clear. COP: SSH (IC) x 15 Merkins (IC) x 10 SSH (IC) x 10 The Thang: Mosey to the block pile, each pax grab a block and await instruction. 10 pax …
Hello all and Happy New Year!!! The “interesting” year that was 2020 is now over and PAX all across F3 Nation continue to #RiseAndGrind and consume those yummy #DRPs in 2021. While most of us are eager to put 2020 behind us, let’s take a few moments to look back and celebrate some of …
To the #HIM of F3 Lake Murray! Merry Christmas! While the final results are still being tallied for 2020’s F3LM150, the campaign for the 2021 edition of the F3LM150 challenge is already well underway. What is 2021’s campaign platform? Could it be education reform, cheaper P200 fees, free burpees for all??? No no, none of …
Disclaimer: There were no saddles utilized during this workout, and therefore no chance of obtaining saddle sores. However, YHC has learned that a certain PAX has obtained a Peloton and that folks is just funny to me. Conditions: 67 degrees and as dry as 98% humidity can be. Warmup: Usual mix of warmup exercises The …
The conditions: perfect for a workout. The Thang: jog to door number 7 SSH IC x 7 TTT IC x 7 windmills IC x 7 little arm circles front and back x 7 wall sit with hands up and legs at 90 for as long as possible. Teams setup by the order of getting out. …
I like to Q. So, I sign up for it a lot. I’m usually at Depot. However, I also like to travel. I enjoy the other Lake Murray AOs, such as Goat and Foxhole. So, I will post up and Q at those places from time to time. About a week or so ago, I …
Notes from Goat: Region Wide Q-ish – Thursday, August 13Read More »
9 Pax gathered to welcome YHC back from his battle with Hurricane Iseis and overpopulated beaches. Yes, YHC showed up a minute late but he was ready and sprung right to action. Conditions- not the worst of mornings Warmup- SSH x 20 TTT x 10 Windmills x 10 LAC x 20 (10 forward/10 back) No …
First, a note about @F3Billy: Part of F3 is derived from Proverbs 27:17 – As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Billy was founded on the idea that we should all aspire to leave no doubt, that we all love our wives, love our kids and love the Lord. It’s worth it to …
CONDITIONS/FORESKIN 75.3 degrees F, humidity at 85.3%, barometric pressure slightly dropping indicating a weather front is moving in….oh, did I get this info from a fancy schmancy weather app? No sir, these specifics came from Fiji. Apparently one of the benefits of being a double-respect PAX (aside from $0.25 coffee at McDonald’s) is you get …
8 PAX decided to venture into the damp and misty aura of the gloom and post for some light stretching and a jog. I appreciated the praise for how meticulously planned the workout was. It went something like this. The Conditions: 68 and a light drizzle The Thang: Mosey to Stadium lot SSH x 15 …
Conditions: low 60’s and refreshingly together in the gloom. Cincos DE MAYO Performed as a ladder, add the next exercise each time through then work back down Derkins x 5 Each shoulder tap x 10 Merkins x 15 American hammers x 20 Yard runs x 25 Overhead press x 30 Fairy Jack x 5 Imperial …
11 Pax came out to enjoy some quality F3 Poker before the rain and cold settle in. Condition: 46 degrees, gloomy Devo: My daughter is getting baptized in a few weeks, and she mentioned this was her favorite verse. After spending some time studying it myself, I realized it cuts right to the core of …
15 Pax came out to the gloom for what turned out to be very temperate conditions. YHC had a plethora of fun and exciting exercises to treat the Pax. Conditions: 61 degs, cloudy The Thang: Disclaimer Warm-up Mosey to Middle School SSH x 20 IC OHAC x 20 IC LAC x 20 IC Hand Release …
14 pax endured one more morning of freezing-like temps…work was done to get the body temp up quickly. Devo: Lights in the World Phillippians 2:14-16 – Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among …
Conditions: Clear with temps hovering right around or just above freezing This was the first of our new monthly regionwide workout, the second Thursday of each month where every AO will be completing their own workout (rotating what AO comes up with it). January/this workout is brought to you from “Foxhole”. Starkist is …
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 2020 8 Pax this morning for a YHC led beatdown, first of the year for GOAT. Good work men! Workout Warm-up SSH x 20 IC HB x 20 IC WM x 15 IC IW x 20 IC High Plank x 60 sec Main Event – YHC had 2 workouts planned and gave …
8 Pax for a chilly morning on December 12, 2019. Conditions 34 deg, partly cloudy The Thang: Warm-up COP 25 SSH IC 12 TTT IC 25 IW IC 12 WM IC 25 OHAC IC 12 Squats IC Workout – run around campus ~ 1.5 miles, stopping along the way for more COP 1st Stop 20 …
Conditions: 62 degrees, had to check the calendar 11 pax circled around the shovel flag in the gloom of GOAT for a guest Q by YHC. A questioned was asked if there would be any running. It’s obvious the pax haven’t visited Strut or heard the mubble chatter about most of YHC’s Qs. As the …
Conditions: a brisk 39 degrees COP: SSH x 20 TTT x 20 IW x 20 The Thang: Mosey to the basketball court and divide into two teams Layup drills: bear crawl the width of the court to earn a layup attempt. Make 10 ride side layups followed by 10 left side layups. First team to …
Good day all! It’s been a little over 2 months since we revived the @f3LM150 challenge and much work has been done! This is the 2nd monthly update covering the period from when we started 9/1/19 through Saturday 11/2/19. For last month’s results, see here: September 2019 F3LM150 Update Since last month, we picked up …
• Divide up in teams of 2 • 7 stations, 4 mins each (28 mins). ○ Merkins ○ Squat w/ block (go as low as possible) § Alternates: shallow squat or no block ○ Pull-ups § Alternates: with bands or bent over row with block ○ Overhead press w/ block ○ Block curls ○ Burpees …
Starkist VQ / Birthday Celebration / pax nightmareRead More »
12 Pax, including 1 🏃 entered the gloom this morning yet again to prove something. More specifically, 11 Pax endured another one of YHC’s Painstorms for another installment of the Smithers Pain Tour 2019 (as dubbed by Uncle Rico). This also marked the 6 year anniversary for YHC participating in F3. It’s been an absolute …
Conditions: 72 and still summer for hopefully just this last hot workout the Thang: COP – SSHx6 TTTx6 Windmill x6 count off by 1’s and 2’s making 2 teams. Football pass race to the courtyard at main entrance of High School. 6 squats to earn a throw. Dropped passes return to throwing spot. The BEAST …
Conditions: 67 and clear The Thang: 16 pax gather for the Iron pax challenge week 4 Two different start times 5:15 & 5:30 (thanks Rico for gathering the 2nd group), One main event. Special thanks to Starkist for hauling the blocks in his truck to the field. YHC decided the pax didn’t need any additional …
After a sabbatical from F3 bootcamps, I started back up a couple weeks ago. After seeing twitter messages about the need for Q, I thought is was a good time to get back in the saddle again. While seeing sprinkles of rain on the way to the workout, I knew 100% humidity was upon us. …
7 Pax left the fartsack for a YHC led leg smoke session. That’s a mouthful. Good luck running tomorrow at @F3Stagger, lol. Conditions: 74 degrees and cloudy, with 100% chance of pain, the air was particularly thick this morning. The Thang: Warm-up Grab blocks and mosey to Middle School COP HB x 20 IC Peter Parker …
9 Pax + 1 runner for a YHC led tribute to Battle, allegedly the hardest AO in @F3Columbia Conditions: 72 deg, clear The Thang: Warm-up Grab block and mosey to cart path SSH x 20 IC IW x 20 IC OHAC x 20 IC MC x 20 IC Workout Evolution 1 20 burpees OYO, SSH …
Conditions: no terrible for a July morning. COP: SSH IC x 20 TTT IC x 15 Imperial Walkers IC x 10 The Thang: Count off into groups of 3. Mosey to the pull-up bars. Begin with the grinder (1 pax at each end performing an exercise while the other is running between. Switch off each …
Bellhop made a (second) stop on his return tour to GOAT this morning. He posted on Tuesday, thinking it was his Q. It was not his Q. He had misread the Q sheet. Nevertheless, he posted (again) on Thursday. This time, he had the Q. Really. Special note: In addition to a decent workout, the …
Bellhop Returns (Again) to GOAT: This Time, He Really QedRead More »
8 Pax + 1 🏃 + 1 fly by defied the serenading call of the fartsack. 8 Pax participated in a YHC led workout designed by GORUCK, 82nd Airborne WOD. Conditions : 74 degrees, cloudy, and very humid The thang: modified by using block in lieu of ruck …
8 Pax + 1 runner got out of the fartsack to honor and remember the fallen from D-Day Normandy, France 75 years ago. This workout was inspired by those brave men who paid the ultimate sacrifice fighting evil and defending the most sacred thing this country was founded on, freedom. Conditions: cloudy, 70 deg F …
Conditions: chilly 35 degrees for a Spring morning. The Thang: COP SSH x 20 IC TTT x 20 IC Little arm circles x 20 IC pull-up bar traverse Pentalty if fail 1st round 20 burpees 2nd round 15 burpees 3rd round 10 burpees 4th round 5 burpees start on block on the high side of …
12 Pax for YHC’s monthly installment of the #DRP. Thanks to the Pax for keeping the mumble chatter high during the KB workout. Pro tip: focus more on enunciating when it’s cold 🥶. Conditions: 30 degrees, partly cloudy 🌤 The Thang: Warm-up SSH x 20 IC IW x 20 IC HB x 20 IC MC …
46 degrees and dropping. Lets get this show on the road… Disclaimer Warmup SSH x30IC Windmill X20IC Merkins 10 OYO Plank Jacks X20IC Mosey around the parking lot w/ burpees at the lights The Thang: Start will pull, then push First set, repeat x3 5 Pullups 10 Iron Crosses 15 split squat jumps Then one …
9 Pax awoke from their slumber to better themselves at the hands of YHC. This was initially posted as ruck friendly although one Pax questioned its compliance. Well, if you’re signed up for a Heavy, every workout is ruck friendly. Conditions: 60 degrees and perfect The Thang: Warm-up Single file mosey and Indian run around …
Conditions: 47 degrees, perfect for some February football. The Thang: After a less than “Super” Bowl YHC decided we could all use some offense in our football. As the disclaimer states “we are not professional” but we gave it a try anyway. Great turnout of 12 pax to gather around the pigskin. COP SSH-20 IC …
Normally, Rico’s out there droppin knowledge on us. Today Magoo was kind enough to join us and impart some sage wisdom. Conditions: mid-40’s & breezy The Thang: I rolled up at 5:29 and we get right to it this morning. Warm-up SSH x 30 IC Windmill x20 IC 1 Burpee Hillbilly x20 IC 2 Burpees …
Today was a crisp day, and the fartsack was indeed inviting. Seven men disregarded all of that and made their way into the chilly gloom, and it was only fitting to reward the PAX with what they love. So, after YHC rolled in at 5:29:58, the following plan was executed… The conditions: 23 and clear …
With basketball season underway and USC undefeated in the SEC it seemed like a good time to hit the blacktop (ok, concrete at Chapin Middle School). 7 pax decided to join in the fun. Conditions: brisk in the low 30s The thang COP SSHx20 IC TTTx20 IC IWx20 IC while waiting for Tuber to park …
It was 54 degrees and 120,000% humidity. That’s called supersaturated. YHC was looking around at the other pax checking their watches. Mine said we had 5 minutes to go. Apparently my watch lives in the past and we started 1 minute late. The Thang: Warmup: Some combination of side straddle hops, windmills, hillbillys, merkins, mountain …
9 pax posted at GOAT and got 2019 started right. Work was done. Conditions: Upper 60’s; Humid; Not raining, but the ground was wet. COP Circle up; get blocks; get blocks over to the driveway at the middle school at the intersection with Hwy 176 (in the light); circle back up. 10 Burpees (OYO) 15 …
8 Pax left the warm cozy confines of their fartsacks to join YHC for another variation of BLIMPS. Conditions: partly cloudy and 34 deg The Thang: Warm-up grab a block and mosey to Middle school SSH x 25 IC IW x 25 IC TTT x 15 IC HB x 25 IC OHAC x 25 IC …
Conditions: Cool and Clear, 43 degrees The Thang: COP SSH IC x 20 TTT IC x 10 Little Arm Circles IC x 20 Imperial Walkers IC x 20 Mosey to the Twilight parking lot The Modified Murph is announced Begin with cardio for 5 minutes with 10 burpees per minute. In between deep breaths and …
Modified Murph with fake pull-ups and real burpeesRead More »
5 Pax braved the colder temperatures to endure YHCs 40th birthday Q. Can’t believe I’m saying I’m 40 now, but I plan to embrace this next chapter in life, continue getting after it, and thanking God for all my blessings. Conditions: 33 degrees, clear, and a bit breezy. The Thang: Disclaimer Warm-up Mosey to middle …
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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Not sure what it is about YHC anniversary Q’s and extreme weather. 2nd year was during the 1000 year flood and 5th during hurricane Michael. Putting “rain or shine” to the test. Well, the AO decided to draw the line at Tornado warnings so the celebration was delayed a few days. Thanks for giving me …
12 Pax showed up for YHC’s 5 Year F3-Versary for a Ring of Fire circuit of exercises. Thank you to everyone that has helped me along this journey. Thank you to all the friendships we have developed. And thank you to all the 3rd F opportunities for personal growth with God. Let’s keep this thing …
YHC stepped up to help after a LapDog incident Conditions: muggy, hot, SC summer The Thang: COP SSH IC x 20 TTT IC x 10 IW IC x 10 With footballs in hand, mosey to the back lot. Pair up. The goal is to reach the far end of the parking lot (probably 300 yards …
We started the day @F3Billy talking about our responsibilities as men to raise our kids “right”. How do we do that? From Deuteronomy 6:5 “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” Our children don’t just resemble us, they watch us, pick up our …
8 pax came to Goat on Tuesday, ready to work. They got what they came for. Conditions: Typical August morning in South Carolina. 80’s and humid. Disclaimer/COP: SSH (20x) IC IW (20x) IC TTT (20x) IC OAC (20x) IC The Thang: Mosey to the block pile, pick up block. Head to the middle school field. …
Temp: 72 Humidity: 96% Wind Speed: Air moving during a workout? This guy, with his jokes. Hilarious. We started the morning at Billy G.O.A.T. talking about the importance of being the spiritual leader of our homes, as is God’s intention. From 1 Corinthians 13: “When I was a child, I talked like a child, I …
An average, run-of-the-mill beat down. You’re welcome.Read More »
10 Pax welcomed YHC back from about a 2 week break from F3. Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers. Momma and new baby are doing well. As usual, YHC was also greeted with moans and groans after explaining workout, but everyone worked hard and pushed themselves. I don’t think anyone completed everything. It …
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 …
Life is complicated. What is a “catch” is complicated. The definition of “is” is complicated. Those new spill proof gas cans are complicated (and counter productive). Today’s GOAT bootcamp? Easy as 1-2-3 and L-B-C. So YHC will follow the KISS principle for today’s backblast… Conditions: Dank The Thang: COP 20 SSH IC 15 IW IC …
Thanks to all the pax who unknowingly came out to help YHC celebrate a 38th birthday a few weeks after the fact. Let’s see what we can do with the number 38. Conditions: late June, ‘nuf said The Thang: COP SSH IC x 19 TTT IC x 19 Little Arm Circles IC x10 forward, 9 …
Summer is officially here, which means it’s time to give in to the kiddos and let them come out to the gloom to get a taste of the F3 life. These family boot camps have long been one of the highlights of the summer for me and my mini-pax. It’s fun to run around and …
10 Pax awoke from the fart sack for a YHC led smoke session. I decided to bring it back to the basics and remind the Pax that simple is effective. Mission accomplished! My abs are still sore while writing ✍️ this. The Thang Conditions – 60 deg and pleasant Warm up SSH x 20 IC …
8 Pax were warned the night before the heat was coming. And so it was and forever shall be known…Painstorm XXV! Conditions: 70 deg and partly cloudy The Thang: Disclaimer Warmup SSH x 20 IC MC x 20 IC OHAC x 20 IC IW x 20 IC TTT x 15 IC The Main Event – …
9 pax checked into GOAT this morning for just the right amount of suck. Work was done. And there was running. Conditions Low 50’s; clear; dry COP (Lifted from another F3 Lake Murray backblast from last week – this is one of the reasons you do backblasts … it gives other Qs great ideas). SSH (20x …
10 pax made their way to the Thursday meeting of GOAT. The GOAT boys are known for putting in the work. Today was no different. Conditions High 60s, dry. In a word: Perfect. Welcome/Disclaimer COP 10 burpees (OYO) 50 merkins (OYO) 50 big boys (OYO) Grab your soccer balls (that you were asked to bring, …
10 Pax answered the call from the previous night’s Twitter chatter for a YHC tribute workout to fallen GRT, Jerome Gonzalez. This is a workout YHC has been wanting to do since weekend of Feb. 16th, and finally took advantage of the opportunity. So, not to get into a lot details, but Jerome was a …
9 pax got together and stayed together at GOAT this morning. It had been raining most of the night; luckily, the rains abated prior to our 0530 start time. Accordingly, the only wet we were dodging were the puddles on the ground. Because the P200 is in 3 days, today’s workout was designed to be …
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Boot camp is the foundation of F3Nation. All the rucking, running, etc are great and wonderful opportunities to be together; however, the work of Getting Better and Being Better happens in the Gloom at boot camp. It’s there where you challenge yourself; more importantly, it’s there where your presence and willingness to work alongside all …
10 Pax, including 1 FNG entered the gloom this morning for a YHC led shake n’ bake, while finding their spirit animals and getting cozy with the kettlebell. Conditions: 49 deg and cloudy The thang: Disclaimer Warm-up Mosey long way to soccer fied Burpees x 10 OYO SSH x 20 IW x 20 HB x …
9 pax entered GOAT ready to put in some work. It’s YHC’s 3 yr Anniversary!!! I have completed 4 200 mi relay races, half marathon, full marathon, Ragnar & have done hundreds of boot camps. I never thought I would’ve done these things 3 yrs ago. I had no idea what I was getting into, …
Conditions: Not favorable even with layers The Thang- 1. Merry 25 SSH IC 20 LAC 10 OAC 2. Mosey to the hand warming benches for an exciting game of power hour! (Well not a full hour, more like power half hour) For anyone who hasn’t attended a gathering of drinking age youth, this …
10 Pax enjoyed the show at Portrait Hills’ Amphitheater. The show sucked. Weather: Our usual 100% humidity but a lot cooler. The Thang: Warm up with some: SSH TTT Windmills A few others I forgot (it’s 5:30am!) Mosey over to the theater. Hold hands while crossing the street. Up and down the theater steps doing …
This morning 22 of Lake Murray’s finest answered the call (literally) and made their way over to Foxhole to help celebrate Plan B’s 4th F3versary. I reached out to a bunch of my contacts on Twitter and sent quite a few texts in hopes of rallying the troops for a big day. When I saw …
F3LakeMurray presents The 2017 Cottonmouth, the original ruck #CSAUP of F3Midlands. This edition takes us to the backroads of Newberry and Lexington Counties for a little fun and fellowship, as well as Good Livin’. Whether you are a veteran of many rucks or if this will be your first, The Cottonmouth promises to be a good time …
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Conditions: Warm if compared to the Artics The Thang- 1. Merry 25 SSH IC 20 LAC 15 UTB IC 15 OAC 2. Tire flip up and back parking lotwith two tires each with a team of three. 1st round- 5 flips each then 8 merkins till third light post, 4 flips 10 merkins on the …
Conditions: Cold and rainy…gloomy The thang: COP SSH IC x 20 Windmills IC x 10 Overhead arm claps IC x 20 Little arm circles IC x 20 Jog to the outdoor tables by the cafeteria Incline Merkins x 10 Dips x 10 Decline Merkins x 10 Run a loop then repeat at 9 then 8 …
9 Pax show up this morning to…you guessed it, get better. A couple weeks ago, YHC created a VERY optimistic workout and only got through 1/2 of it. Therefore, it was a no brainer what today’s beatdown would entail…the backside of my weinke 😆. Conditions: 53 deg, stars ✨ brightly shining, and pretty much perfect …