I’ve been making excuses (mostly blaming P200 running) for reasons not to make it to Jumanji so when I saw that Thursday was open, I quickly claimed it with the AOQ. It was made better when I saw late Wed night that visitors from F3 Columbia were coming! Inspiration for the workout came while at …
4 Pax post to Jumanji for a little block work on the Path. Great weather for a workout and 3 pax joined YHC for a trip around the park on the path. Missed a lot of the Jumanji regulars…. rumor has it there is some tapering for Dam to Dam this weekend. Note that Alter …
5 PAX came out on a 50 degree windy morning. After disclaimer PAX moseyed to the section of the parking lot for the main event. Warm up with SS hops, waist rotation, tea party toe touches, merkins, Imperial walkers. YHC wrote a series of exercises on parking curbs using sidewalk chalk. Each PAX does stated …
3 pax made their downpainment with a DIY workout this AM where all of the exercises were OYO. Good form was the focus and work was done as usual by #TheHerd. The Thang BOM led by AB Walking lunges for 50 yards away from shovel flag COP (All OYO) Windmills x 20 Hillbillies x 20 …
3 PAX joined YHC for Columbo’s birthday celebration, a day early, on a partly cloudy, dry, 32 degree morning. Mosey around the parking lot. Circle up to warm up with SSH, Tea Party Toe Touches, Windmills, Imperial Walkers, Little Baby Arm Circles Etc. Select a brick. 4 cones were place approximately 20 yards apart with …
6 PAX turned up the heat and took our guests for a “Burpee Tour’de Jumanji”. The Thang: Conditions: 27* no wind. Warmup lap around the parking lot with High Knees, Butt Kicks and some Karaoke. In Cadence: LBAC 15x RLBAC 15x Raise the Roof 15x Overhead Claps 15x Through the Tunnel 15x Windmill 15x Flutter …
Self-discipline and accountability are huge factors when posting in the Gloom on days like these. Simply getting to the AO on cold mornings can be the harder thing. The recent cold temps have definitely put a damper on the numbers that are posting at workouts. Getting up and out of the fartsack, putting on the layers …
8 pax braved the cold at Jumanji this morning and took on a workout inspired by the Black Mountain Marathon. Conditions: Cold, but not brutal The Thang: Mosey to side of school COP (Exercises in-cadence) Windmills x 10 Squats x 10 Lil’ baby arm circles x 10 Hand release ‘mercans x 10 (OYO) Reverse crunches …
After being challenged by our AOQ to Q at other AOs this year, YHC signed up for Jumanji, a.k.a. The Herd (not sure why they have two names). Having never visited I didn’t know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised by all the possibilities at this facility. If you always Q at the same …
It had to be the coldest morning that YHC has ever posted for a workout. Concern was growing as it appeared most of the regulars were not present. Either way YHC was not going to miss the opportunity to get better on this 18 degree clear morning. Just then Ocho-Cinco arrived and YHC was happy …
Due to some circumstances within and outside my control, I find myself amid training for a half marathon 1/21 and my first ruck event 1/27 so I brought some of that training to #TheHerd. Conditions: Clear but breezy and a not-so-welcome 32 degrees The Thang: Disclaimer Mosey to canteen for warm up Mountain Climbers x15 IC …
#theherd had it’s annual ugly sweater workout today on a cloudy 53 degree morning. Members of #strutbrigade joined in the celebration, however none were dressed for the occasion. A total of 18 PAX partook in the festivities. 11 from the #theherd 7 from #strutbrigade. After the workout several members of #theherd went to #F3themission for …
It was a morning that had the energy of a convergence or launch. A few clowncars and a limo rolled into Jumanji this AM to spend some time with The Herd. The 1stF was fine, pretty standard. The 2ndF won the day. Another great AM in the F3 Lexington gloom. Here’s hoping we see the …
YHC got called up from the bullpen by Church Fire on 2-day notice and pulled an oldie but goodie out of the the rolladex. Columbo even had an FNG (who showed up 5 minutes late after stopping at Walmart to buy workout clothes, first…) for YHC to harass. Good looking out, Columbo! Here’s the hurt …
6 PAX responded to the call on a 46 degree clear morning. We Did something that mattered. This should be one of the calls to life we as men have. To matter. To make a difference. After disclaimer and opening prayer the PAX mosied around the parking lot and lined up for high knees, butt …
2017 was another big year for our region but it’s time to start planning for an even bigger 2018. We’re going to kick off the New year the way we always do, with a convergence, but we’re going bigger. We like to WIDEN THE NET. New Years Day Convergence 2018 is going to represent our …
Three members of #TheHerd got pumped and played a round of “Disc-o-roma”! Conditions: Cold and Clear Disclaimer Prayer Warm-up: Mosey around the parking lot Windmill,LBAC, Rev LBAC, Over head claps, Raise the Roof, Flutter Kicks, X and O’s -15 Each Mosey to the Front of the School Peoples Chair Merkins 5 Burpees Peoples Chair Squats …
6 thrill seekers gathered at Howard Park this AM for for Tuesday’s installment of Jumanji. Buttermaker made the trek over to join #TheHerd in making their downpainment…and brought along a friendly new guy to see what this F3 thing is all about. Work was done by all and YHC was pleased by the effort displayed …
7 members of The Herd joined YHC in the Gloom of Jumanji today for a good ol’ fashioned block party. A new job and family commitments have forced YHC to post earlier with the great pax of Turning Point lately. So today’s Q was a welcomed return for YHC. There is such a solid group …
Conditions: 40 degrees, light winds, 92% humidity, 38 degree dew point, 30.08” pressure, with a low UV index. My name is Socrates and my last Q was August 29, 2017. 4 PAX gather in the well-lite Jumanji gloom due to the fact that all the field lights were on during the workout. The 4 members …
Celebrated another year of F3 on a unusually humid mid October morning. 12 PAX came out to do what they do best; encourage, lift up, and support. This is why I return. This is why I sacrifice a few extra hours of sleep. This is why I feel better about a lot of things in …
The “Fart Sack” was strong this morning but 4 members of #TheHerd pulled through in the the gloom. Conditions: Clear Disclaimer Prayer Mosey to the Canteen Warmups: -LBAC 10 -Rev LBAC 10 -Windmill 15 -TTT 10 -Flutter kicks 10 Plank: Center,Right,Center,Left,Center Peoples Chair and run – burpees 10 – Merkins Teams of 2 ran out …
We had a visitor from “The Bones of the Yard” this am to get better. We took it easy and chatted it up during another round of “X-men”. Conditions: Clear Disclaimer Prayer Mosey around the parking lot with a few butt kicks and some high knees. We huddled up in the middle to warm up. …
9 pax worked out at Jumanji this AM. Some were attacked by fire ants. All made a visit to Dr. Tabata. The Thang: Mosey around parking lot COP Windmills x 10 Hillbillies x 10 Imperial Walkers x 10 Squats x 10 Thru the tunnel x 10 LBACs x 10 Mercans x 10 Reverse crunches x …
Great morning at Jumanji. Contra and Matinee joined YHC for Ruck-Lite and got in some extra credit before the shenanigans commenced today. Then 8 pax enjoyed a beatdown that involved some of YHC’s favorite things – lifting heavy stuff, Frisbees and competition. Much fun was had today and everyone got their money’s worth. It went something …
We came together and concurred our fears to become “X-Men”. Our numbers were small but our bodies didn’t fail us during the the pain we endured. Conditions: Clear with a little dew on the ground. Disclaimer Prayer Mosey around the parking lot with a few butt kicks and some high knees. We huddled up in …
First, I would like to say it is a joy and pleasure to be the new AOQ for Stampede (The Herd’s running counterpart). I hope I can fill the large shoes left by Alter Boy. It’s going to be fun. However, I still feel the need to occasionally lead The Herd through a little more …
11 Pax of the Herd gathered in the gloom To greet the traveling Q from Crypt “Oh what crazy things he will bring,” they assume “I’ve heard he has made Pax do flips!” The FNG was warned beforehand That not all things will be good, But no one really warned the man About ball …
Had a small crowd of 4 the morning after hurricane Irma passed into and through SC. Luckily the midlands of SC experienced only rain, wind and a few downed trees I had decided the day before there would be no running and there was no running. This was a Boneyard certified non running WO. …
Jumanji celebrated its 3rd year this AM with many visitors from all across F3Lexington. With many of our brothers running in the BRR, 33 total pax was a great turnout. Chum celebrated his last day as a 52 year old by leading the Boneyard workout, while a faithful handful of #TheHerd (Tuff Guy, Columbo, Swamp …
Sound of the alarm had YHC bolting out of the fartsack today. Feeling somewhat sluggish, due to the late nights of the past two weeks as the result of watching the many late US Open matches, but ready to go, nonetheless. Today’s workout was bittersweet. Any opportunity to lead The Herd is welcomed but today …
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At the request of our AOQ, I brought back the “Ring of Fire” and had a few visits from Elvis too! It was exhilarating this AM. Conditions: Nice and Clear with a big’o view of the moon! Disclaimer Prayer Mosey to the cantina. Warm up: -15 LBAC -15 Reversed LBAC -15 Windmill -15 Through the …
The August 2017 analytics confirm what we already knew. We have 3 problematic AOs. Turning Point, SnakePit and The Hollow are all (and have been) averaging 20+ pax for bootcamps. In an effort to stay ’43 feet ahead’, a plan is in place and it’s big. We’re going to launch 3 new AOs in a …
8 thrill seekers assembled ’round the shovel flag before dawn at Jumanji this AM ready to make their daily downpainment. With the College Football Season kicking off today, YHC couldn’t pass up an opportunity to lower the boom on #TheHerd while dropping some knowledge on the history of the games played between his alma mater …
A baker’s dozen came out to Jumanji this AM to make their daily downpainment. A buffet of pain awaited in the form of a smorgasbord offering a wide variety of exercises that engaged all muscle groups. The Thang: Mosey around parking lot and over to canteen COP (All IC) Windmill x 15 Hillbillies x 15 …
We had a stray “C.A.T.” member show up this morning (my brother) to join us at becoming better men and add “Another Brick in the Wall”. Conditions: Hot and humid Disclaimer Prayer Mosey around parking lot and doing butt kicks and high knees -20 TTT -20 Windmill -10 LBACs -10 LBAC reverse -20 flutter kicks …
YHC didn’t get into bed until late so I was kinda running on fumes this morning. Without a pre-planned weinke in hand, I grabbed a couple toys from the garage and headed towards Jumanji for a little StrideLite. Luckily I came up with something that hopefully challenged the pax. Conditions: nice, but humid, mostly clear …
Playing around with some blocks and toys at JumanjiRead More »
Posted on behalf of Ochocinco: The Ring of Fire: For my first “Q” i got some inspiration from Johnny Cash and some spicy tacos which proved to be a burning sensation. We were joined today by our brother over at the Sandlot, Senator, to get better. Conditions: Humid and clear The Thang: Disclaimer Prayer Mosey …
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Light numbers today even with YHC shaking weasels and urging HC’s. Two members had hall passes as they were venturing with The Midlands Tour. Others? Well, they will have to explain their absence. Other obligations, smartsacks or just that some days it is easier to take the blue pill. Whatever the case, YHC will remain …
5 Members of The Herd Put In Some Work and Get Better with YHCRead More »
Recently my work schedule has made it hard to forecast my Q opportunities – to the point where I’ve had to bail on a couple. Filling open Q slots at the last minute has been working out better for me. And today was one of those days. This was my second visit to Jumanji so …
I last posted on 07/25 the day before embarking on 6th trip to Nicaragua. Since then I have not done a WO as the terrain and surrounding areas are not adequate for a run or a WO. In a nut shell the team consisted of myself my daughter and my pastor. Lives were touched, we …
Summer vacations, babies being born, mission trips and out of town work commitments have decimated the numbers at Jumanji this past week. It’s been so bad, that Tuff Guy showed up to Q on Tuesday @ Jumanji and Wednesday at Stampede and not one member of The Herd joined him. YHC had plans to join the …
July 16-25 me, my 2.0 Olivia, and pastor will travel to Ometepe Island to share the good news of the gospel through home evangelism. I will also continue building relationships with those have met during my previous visits to this land of wonderful and loving people. Over the course of my visits I have come to …
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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Greetings brothers. I am celebrating a year of involvement with F3. It’s been somewhat a whirlwind of a year full of endeavors, opportunities I never thought would be possible. But with faith and little encouragement, from my F3 brothers, friends and family I have succeeded in things I thought were far out of reach at my …
Less Fartsacking and other CSAUP stuff. My one year F3 Anniverasary.Read More »
Dear F3 Brothers, This has got to be one of the most tragic events I have experienced in my 22 year police career. I had hoped and prayed that I would never have to endure the hardship of laying a fellow officer, from my department, to rest. I had the opportunity and honor to be …
YHC and his daughter embarked on Nicaragua to bring the Gospel to the people of Ometepe Island. Ometepe Island is the largest island on a fresh body of water in the world. It is comprised of two volcanoes Merida and Concepcion. Merida is the smaller of the two and has been dormant for thousands of …
Greetings brothers. It is the eve of of my 5th mission trip to Nicaragua. YHC did not intend to saying that to brag, but to encourage. Back in the beginning of 2009 I never would have imagined I would take 5 trips to this county. It was CSAUP. In 2008 and the beginning of 2009 …
The Pain Train did not disappoint or discourage despite the slight derailment when YHC had a Wenkie malfunction on the warm, not so humid, overcast sky. YHC had spent some time planning the workout and felt the plan was good, however nothing ever goes as planned. Approximately 1/2 way through workout we got rained on …
YHC always enjoys a run with #TheHerd. At the suggestion of Nail Pop, the crazy game of #ManDice got some more pain added to it. Burpees for doubles & full Big Boy Situps in place of LBC’s were the modification for today’s workout. Fate decided we shouldn’t do anything more than the dice, however, as …
11 of Jumanji’s heartiest gathered ’round the Shovel Flag awaiting to make their downpainment in the muggy gloom this AM. After several failed attempts to break The Herd, YHC thought that surely today was the day that he would tame these animals. All previous attempts to conquer this group had proven futile. Drastic measures since …
CONDITIONS: Darkish with increasing lightishness, clear, 80 degrees; 635% humidity (its South Carolina, people!) 9 members of The Herd gathered in the Jumanji Jungle to get better. Having seen some mentions of this workout called The Grinder on Twitter, I figured we would give it a try this warm, humid June morning. Of course, what caught …
14 faithful posted at Jumanji this morning for some ladder work, to include very proper merkins. We didn’t play shirtless beach volleyball. That can be a Shawshank thing. YHC was excited to get back to Jumanji and meet all the newbies. The Jumanji faithful, along with some of F3 Lexington’s finest QICs, have worked hard …
YHC was originally scheduled to Q at Crypt, but due to some scheduling conflicts he decided to make his first trip over to Jumanji and Q there. He had heard nothing but good things about pax at the herd and heard that the loved snotwoggler work outs. Hearing that, YHC brought over some special treats …
A baker’s dozen arrived at the gloom to find their favorite travelling Q at the helm. With lots of new faces YHC was a little nervous about that his Weinkie might be a little much. After realizing a couple of the Pax had traveled across the river from the Muthaship of F3SC YHC was a …
Conditions: Overcast 40% chance of rain, 70 degrees, Humid. 9 Pax and 1 FNG overcame the Fartsack and chance of rain to Post this morning at Jumanji! Warmup: All IC Disclaimer on jog to track by AB and Inuit Mosey to 1st stretch of track by second light post. SSH x 20 TTT x 20 …
YHC decided he wanted to do something different to start out the summer. He had an idea to go on tour in June and hit all the Lexington AOs but had to come up with something the the PAX would enjoy and could do at their own pace. Something that would be hard for some …
YHC had big plans for the herd, it involved 3 miles and a couple extra special coupons. However, an audible was called when he arrived at the herd to a bunch of new faces, but YHC still has a reputation to keep so let the fun and games begin. Disclaimer, Intro, and prayer circle up …
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, …
13 gluttons for punishment showed up at #Jumanji expecting some quality 2ndF mixed in with the usual ramblings of today’s guest Q. As is always the case, there was work done. As requested, YHC mixed in some discussion of the 2ndF, accountability and what makes F3 work. Not expected on the menu was a brief …
Climate: 67 degrees, clear and humid 4 PAX stumbled out of the fart-sack into the humid Lexington County morning to enjoy a 2 minute warning themed workout. T-Claps to Alter Boy for coming up with the title for today’s workout. That’s what happens when guys get together on what otherwise would be another meaningless morning for …
Do you know someone in the Cayce/West Columbia area that needs F3? If so, or if you have an FNG in another area that you just want to introduce to F3, this coming Saturday is a great opportunity for you to do so! Jumanji is a great AO with a lot to offer. Cayce/West Columbia …
FNG Day at F3-Lexington’s Jumanji this Saturday, May 30 at 0630Read More »
YHC made the decision a few weeks ago to step out by faith and start Qing in other places than just the Snakepit. YHC needs to continue to push himself in areas that don’t necessarily feel comfortable to him and this is one area. The trip to Jumanji was well worth the step of faith …
4 Pax gathered in the gloom of Jumanji for another installment of “What does Mac have up his sleeve today!?” YHC wishes he had more time to write some witty commentary today but the DMV decided to make him work all day so this is what you get. YHC has decided that employment really hinders my ability to …
6 pax in West Cola took the #DRP this AM at Jumanji in what would be a full tour of the AO, including a brief visit to basketball camp. #TheHerd stayed on the move most of the time, traversing 2.7 miles during the workout. BOM led by AB Mosey IW x 20 Windmills x 15 …
A Level 10…. wait a minute. The Q didn’t oversleep… HE WORKED OUT SOMEWHERE ELSE!Read More »
The numbers were low this morning on account of one brother doing his first marathon and another doing a 5K and others fartsacking. Three refused to give in to the fartsack and came out into the gloom. Two of the pax found baseballs which had been home runs hit at one of the adjacent baseball …
***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: 53 and wonderful Four pax exited the fartsack this morning and presented themselves at this wonderful AO. YHC had come up with a new plan and used the pax as Guinea Pigs to see how well it was taken. As the pax were wondering what the Q had to offer, sad clown faces appeared. …
Conditions: 55 Degrees and clear. 5 PAX resisted the allure of the Fartsack and posted for a MARSOC themed WO with YHC. Also May is International Military Appreciation Month so YHC tried to incorporate some history into the workout. COP: Lap around the field. 30-Little Arm Circles-IC The Thang: 2 Minutes AMRAP of each exercise: …
5 PAX entered the gloom, curious and intrigued to see what the Q, Columbo, was talking up all week. Introducing the PAIN TRAIN Condition: 54 degrees and dry. Beautiful Jumanji morning After the disclaimer and prayer the Q announced, as he always does, the PAX were under siren alert (10 Burpees is siren is heard in …
I am excited to announce that the dates for the mission trip trip are July 2-11, 2015. Myself, my daughter Olivia and my pastor, John, will will be going. I ask you to pray for us in the coming months as we prepare, spiritually, for this trip. I thank you for the encouragement, support and …
4 Pax post for a Socrates Themed workout. COP 25 SSH (IC) 25 Squats (IC) 25 IW (IC) 20 LAC- 10 forward 10 backwards (IC) 15 Mountian Climbers (IC) 15 Smurfjacks (IC) Mosey to Brick pile and grab bricks, mosey to school drop off area. 15 dips (OYO) 15 incline merkins (OYO) 15 decline merkins …
4 Pax of the Herd rose from their fartsacks to the gloom of Jumanji joining YHC in another snotwargler of a good time. Jumanji is a great AO. Lots of places to explore to change things up. YHC took the back way around the school this morning to give the Herd a little change of …
Seven men awoke from the sack this AM pursuing their undying quest to become better men physically, mentally & spiritually. These 7 men became better men today. They learned how to form a circle. It was a good day. Conditions: 57 degrees The Thang: Disclaimer Prayer Mosey from Howard Park to Northside Middle School Circle …
6 Faithful Pax post for a Jumanji round of Four Corners. COP SSH x 25 IC IW x 25 IC TTT x 25 IC Windmill x 20 IC Mosey to first corner, AKA the light pole by Baseball park entrance. 20 air squats OYO Mosey to Bleachers, 20 Dips OYO Mosey to sidewalk outside other …
Weather: Humid and 64 degrees When a fellow Jumanji member tweeted to the Pax that he had to cancel being the Q Columbo almost immediately volunteered to which one Pax member stated, “Now I’m Scared.” The Q announced, after the disclaimer and opening prayer that the Siren Alert was in effect (10 burpees if a …
Conditions: 60ish degrees with light intermittent rain, perfect in the gloom! 20 pax, with 1 FNG, fought off the fart sack and met in the Jumanji gloom at Howard Park for a F3 Lexington Convergence with the special guest F3 Lake Murray’s Strut Brigade and the one and only Pajanimal. Pax were required to have …
Strut Brigade Converges with F3 Lexington & Brings ROPES!Read More »
4 Pax from the #Herd arrived this morning not knowing what fate had for them. Luckily it was only a deck of cards. COP 25 SSH IC 20 TTT IC 10 LBAC forward and backward IC 15 Windmill IC The Thang Mosey to canteen and find deck of cards YHC had placed on bleachers. Each …
Weather: 61 degrees and a little humid. 5 PAX posted at Jumanji at the hands of YHC for a call to the bullpen. Ranger was on the DL, so the GM called NP in to close the deal. Get better soon Ranger. BOM: Prayer by Nail Pop. The thang: Mosey to the grass behind …
#TheHerd rolled in to find the AO wet from a morning drizzle, but thankfully the only drops that fell during the workout were that of perspiration from all getting better. We had a visitor from the West (like west Lexington, not Nevada or something). Turnbuckle had been jonesing to get out to one of the …
8 faithful posted at Jumanji this AM to enjoy some fellowship among brothers and to #getbetter. YHC was privileged to be a member of The Herd today. Conditions: 50 degrees Disclaimer & Prayer The Thang: COP SSH x 10 IC No Recovery for the rest – hold plank position Merkins x 15 IC Mt Climbers …
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 …
YHC made a promise to himself, that he would branch out this year and Q at all the AOs of Lexington, so when he saw an opening at Jumanji this AM he jumped at the chance. YHC had heard the rumors of “the herd” of Jumanji and knew he would be an outsider showing up …
6 Pax dragged their beaten lower appendages out of the fartsack this morning for a YHC post P200 recovery beatdown. (As opposed to those who stayed in the fartsack beating on one) The Herd of Jumanji happens to be the epicenter of @F3LEXSC Palmetto 200 runners. They boast a 60% participation rate in the P200 out …
One of those post where you know the numbers will be small, a lot of PAX are somewhere between Elloree and Charleston, either pounding the roads or packed in a rental van. That leaves four to hold down the homefront – a convergence at that. Jumanji and Strut would post at the Muthership and following …
“I feel stronger after a BC than when I Fartsack” Convoy March 21, 2015Read More »
6 Pax came well prepared for YHC’s favorite annual Q tradition. Growing up in a state where Ball is Life, The Tournament always bring some electricity to the month of March. The regional bias always comes out for things like this, as the SEC teams came to mind much faster than some others (sorry, NC …
Saturday morning’s rain did little to deter The Strut Brigade and The Herd from converging at Jumanji for their daily downpainment. This day was a little different in that not only did they post for “The What,” the workout itself, but also for “The Why” in the form of a hands-on Q-school led by YHC. …
The Strut Brigade and The Herd Converge for “The What” AND “The Why” of F3Read More »
Weather: 61 degrees and very pleasant. 6 PAX posted at Jumanji at the hands of YHC for some Spring Training. BOM: Prayer by Nail Pop. The thang: Mosey to the big baseball field. SSH x 30 IC Mountain Climbers x 30 IC BBSU’s x 20 OYO Merkins x 20 IC Heal Touches x 20 IC …
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Even though there were multiple #CSAUP events today (as well as a bug going around), 105 pax, including 8 FNGs, posted at Graveyard to Celebrate the 1 year Anniversary of F3 Nation coming to Lexington. Qs for todays workout included 4 pax who were FNGs 1 year ago today. Amazing changes have taken place for …
YHC’s first Q with the Herd, he was very excited and nervous this morning. Had to bring his “A” Game just to live up to the standard of Jumanji 1 lap around walking path with all kinds of goodies in the middle (high knees, butt kicks, run backwards, Karoke right side, Karoke left side, bear …
YHC pulled an oldie but a goodie from his workout bag of tricks. But much to my chagrin, 5 members of #TheHerd chewed up and spit out the “runner is the counter” workout with relative ease this AM. Conditions: YHC told the pax, “Boys, this is as warm as it’s gonna get today!” 55 with …
#TheHerd trample the “runner is the counter” workoutRead More »
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 …
Environmental readings: 36 degrees, 0 out of 10 UV index, darkish skies, a chill in the air due to the breeze in the sky (it was this point YHC decided shorts were a bad idea). 6 PAX gather in the Jumanji Jungle for the last workout of February 2015 with the goal of getter better. Its …
Conditions: 4 pax endured YHC’s first Q at Jumanji. There is a great bit of hard surface space at this AO, which was a good thing following the monsoon from last night. Cool and overcast in the mid 30’s. The Thang: Nice slow Mosey to the upper end of the parking lot. COP: SSH x30 …
Conditions: 38 degrees when starting. Finished with snow flurries and a little cooler. Disclaimer Prayer led by Tuff Guy The Thang: 7 pax rolled in to Jumanji this morning, forgoing warnings of a potential wintry mix. The AO was not closed, as always in F3, so the workout commenced. Mosey around parking lot and discussing …
It was with great pleasure that Columbo accepted the Q from Malfunction Junction today as he had been on an all night 20 mile Ruck. As always when Columbo has the Q the PAX were under Siren Alert (if a siren is heard stop current exercise and perform 10 burpees on your own). Columbo had …
A very special cold weather spell deserves a very special event. YHC had the good fortune to come across some Brick Dice (aka #ManDice) that will forever leave any Q at #Jumanji with a perfect fall back plan. While the bitter wind was chilling, the pax came prepared & got moving enough to stave off …
6 Pax fought the urge to remain dry and warm in their fartsacks to brave the cold and wet morning in the gloom of Jumanjii. Since the rain was still coming down, albeit slowly, YHC showed the Pax how much he cared for them by taking them to the sheltered bus loop at the middle school. Unbeknownst …
Warm Up Thru Tunnel 15 IC SSH 20 IC IW 20 IC Windmill 20 IC Burpees 10 IC THE THANG Grab Blocks from brick pile Mosey to school with Block above head Abort, Abort , Abort!!! Blocks more than YHC thought would be! Return blocks to pile and grab two bricks. Repeat to school. Stop …