68 Years ago Life started in Boston in the North End the Italian section of town. Red Sox and Celtics fan. It was a monumental year for the US. US performs Nuclear Test at Nevada test Site Yogi Berra wins his 1st MVP Award First long distance telephone call without operator assistance First Rocket to …
11 was the number of men that came to take part in a double celebration of 6 years at Strut for both Loose Screw and ever-war-baby Pebbles (YHC). COP 10 SSH IC 10
Conditions: 52 degrees, light winds, 92% humidity, with a low UV index. My name is Socrates and this is my story. 5 PAX gather off campus at Saluda Shoals Park fir a pre- Go Leo Go 5k boot camp. The PAX probably wondered if the workout was to be a trick or treat, given the …
Conditions: 76 degrees; 75% humidity, 68 degree dew point, Winds NNW 2, low UV index My name is Socrates, this is my story. Under the waning gibbous moon, 9 PAX were able to remove themselves from the fart sack and post to get better. The one-minute warning was sounded, no FNGs noted, general F3 disclaimer …
Conditions: 61 degrees; 97 % humidity; dark 14 PAX gathered in the glorious gloom of Strut looking to get better than they were a day before. YHC heard their cries and attempted to assist them with that process. So, YHC decided to have some fun today, and do a little work as well. No bunnies …
Environmental Readings: 65 degrees; 94% humidity; dew point 63 degrees; winds – calm; real feel 65 degrees. Overall a very pleasant morning in South Carolina. Under the waxing Gibbous moon, 7 PAX gather round ye ‘old Strut SF this morning for a little work with the hopes of leaving the AO a little better physically …
Environmental Readings: 73 degrees; 94% humidity, real feel 73 degrees. Overall pleasant considering its August in South Carolina. 9 PAX gather round ye ‘old Strut SF this morning for a little work with the hopes of leaving the AO a little better physically and mentally then they were when they arrived. Here is the story …
CONDITIONS Lower 70’s, dry, the early riser PAX put to work gathering blocks even before the one minute warning chime was rang. Murmurs in the background about how seeing flashing lights on the ground on the road into Depot are never good. PAX wondering what is under that sweaty towel on YHCs trunk (some even …
YHC made a visit to Strut this morning. The Irmese of F3 were ready to go. Conditions: Cool (48 degrees), but dry. COP: SSH (IC) x 20 Merkins (IC) 4 count x 10 TTT (IC) x 10 Little Arm Circles (IC) 10 forward, 10 reverse The Thang Mosey from the top parking lot down the …
Environmental Conditions: 44 degrees; 81% humidity, dark, did not feel as cold as temperature indicated 5 members of the StrutBrigade, “by the star-dogged Moon, too quick for groan or sigh,” gather on this morning, looking to get better and shake off the cheer from yesterday. The first step in that process, which is the most difficult, …
Yet another year passes and much has changed. New Nantan, New AOQ’s, New Pax some have fallen away some have gotten better. Blessed to have this for yet another year and the Fellowship that goes along with it. Strut 36 degrees, Real Feel 31 degrees, Humidity 70%, Wind Gusts 19 MPH Strut Elevation 358’.. …
Environmental readings: 62 degrees, 83% humidity, low UV index, moon is in the waxing gibbous phase, and an unhealthy air quality (per the Weather Channel). Executive summary: overall a pleasant morning to post. 11 PAX (including 1 FNG) post this Thanksgiving morning looking to get a little better before eating a lot of turkey. But before we …
Conditions: 77 degrees; 90% humidity, 74 degree dew point, Winds WNW 1, low UV index (Executive summary – Summer in South Carolina) My name is Socrates, this is my story. Under the waning gibbous moon, 8 PAX post to get a little better than they were before while at the same time celebrate YHC’s 7 …
7 Years Ago a Philosopher Walked Into a Park…..(Death of a Sad Clown)Read More »
Convergence with Strut at Jumanji. Weather: A humid 77 degrees with a 5mph wind from SSW and partly cloudy. Disclaimer given, and 13 PAX started with a mosey to the park entrance – 1 more PAX joined mid-warmup. Warmup included: 10x Through the tunnel (I/C) 10x SSH (I/C) 10x Little baby arm circles forward (I/C) …
Conditions: Forgot to check, but its July, its South Carolina, so lets just say hot and humid. 5 PAX gather in the humidity of Strut this morning looking to get better. Good to see some PAX out this morning in response to the advertised special Double Dedication Q. The one-minute warning was sounded, no FNGs …
The Strutbrigade Celebrates 40 Years of AwesomenessRead More »
Environmental Readings: 45 degrees; 60% humidity, Winds N5 6 PAX (including 2 cyclists) posted this morning in cooler than should have been conditions. And hereinbelow is what went down. Today’s musical selection for the reader has special meaning, given all the excitement around COVID-19, here is Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition …
Strut 35 degrees, Sun is rising and most beautiful chilly morning .. Humidity 60%. Strut Elevation 358’.. Great time of year to post and push each other.. Fart Sack is over rated.. FYI you have One Hundred Forty Nine days until Summer, how are your love handles looking? Is the Six Pack solid? How many …
Environmental Readings: 28 degrees; 60% humidity, Winds N5 (feels like temp is 22 degrees), Dew Point 16 degrees. 5 PAX part with the warm fart sack to post Strut under much colder temperatures than last week and the right time. YHC was Qing again after last Thursday’s celebration of all things Edgar Allan Poe. Given …
Environmental Readings: 65 degrees; 90% humidity, Wet, with a slight drizzle on and off and on again, sometimes more than previous. 8 PAX post Strut under warmer than normal temperatures and slight drizzly rain looking to get better. 4 PAX had just wrapped up an in-depth discussion based on a devotional on basically doing the …
StrutBrigade have a birthday part for Edgar Allan PoeRead More »
When: January 11, 2020 6pm-10ish Where: 1033 Portrait Hill Dr Chapin, SC 29036 (Portrait Hill Neighborhood Clubhouse-Across from Chapin Middle School) Party Q’s: Uncle Rico and Fool’s Gold The Thang: To celebrate the holiday season and the New Year F3 Lake Murray is throwing a party for the Pax and their M’s. Sorry no 2.0s …
Environmental readings: 39 degrees, 72% humidity, low UV index, moon is in the waxing crescent phase, and an unhealthy air quality (per the Weather Channel). Executive summary: overall a pleasant morning to post. 10 PAX post this Thanksgiving morning looking to get a little better before eating a lot of turkey. But before we sit down to …
The StrutBrigade Burns Calories to Makeup for the Consumption of Calories Later TodayRead More »
Strut 34 degrees, Sunrising and most beautiful chilly morning .. Humidity 60%. Strut Elevation 358’.. Great time of year to post and push each other.. Fart Sack is over rated.. Plaque Sheering is a Northern thing that happens when it gets cold and you fall face down in the snow and hope someone finds you.. …
This time of year is always special for YHC, college basketball is starting up, football is in full swing, the leaves are turning, folks are getting into the holiday spirit, and the temperatures are getting cooler. Okay, that all sounds good, but the real reason is because 244 years ago the United States Marine Corps …
YHC has fallen into the rut of only posting when he Q’s, good thing is there always seems to be open Q slot. YHC perused over the Foxhole Q sheet and found a date just to his liking. I’m sure rumor mill was look out for a run heavy Q. YHC does not like to …
Strut 56 degrees, Partly cloudy and Dark.. Humidity 89%. Utah 27 degrees, no clouds and Dark.. Humidity 22%. Strut Elevation 358’.. Utah Elevation 6’500 Strut only one wife allowed under law.. Utah Wife count TBD.. Great workout, Mumble Chatter was very active and aggressive just like I like it.. Direct attempts were thrown at me …
Conditions: Upper 50’s and great cooler weather The Thang: Disclaimer and opening prayer Mosey 1 lap around SOP main building and then circle up near Shovel Flag COP Imperial Walkers x 20 IC Through The Tunnel x 10 OYO Hee Haw x 15 IC Squats x 20 IC Little Arm Circles …
9 pax posted in near perfect conditions for what they thought would be a run heavy workout, YHC did not disappoint. Several pax saw YHC looking at his phone and then realized YHC had actually planned something for today, not just winging it and therefore had a Wienke. 6 years ago YHC was going through …
Good morning pax! A little late this week, but with a few additions to summarize the first month since the revival of the @f3LM150. This format gives a little more opportunity to better provide TClaps for the High Impact Men (HIM) of F3 Lake Murray participating in the F3LM150 challenge this year. The data below …
YHC was ready to work this morning, yet he had no plan so he was going to wing it. Weather: Muggy, Praying for some cooler mornings. The Thang: Warm Up Mosey around the building COP SSH IC x20 Imperial Walker IC x20 SSH IC x10 Lil Baby Arm Cirlces (forward, back, overhead) IC x30 SSH …
YHC decided to have a workout where your heart rate was always elevated. No breaks…and if we did break we were doing so with SSH. Weather: Hot, Humid, Clear Skies, One Shooting Star The Thang: COP SSH IC x10 Through The Tunnel IC x10 SSH IC x10 Windmill IC x10 SSH IC x10 Imperial Walk …
Conditions: mid 70’s and HUMID The Thang: Opening Prayer Slowsey to the outfield for the COP COP Lil Arm Circles x 10 IC each direction Imperial Walkers x 10 IC TTT x 10 IC Windmill x 10 IC Squats x 10 IC Merkins x 10 IC Soccer Ball Round Robin (Q throws Tennis Ball to …
Environmental readings: 72 degrees, 91% humidity, dew point of 68 degrees, Low UV index, moon is in the Waning crescent stage, and an unhealthy air quality (per the Weather Channel). Executive summary: overall a pleasant day considering its August and its South Carolina. But first, this is a historic day for YHC and many men, …
Six years ago, a philosopher walked into a park….and the rest is historyRead More »
Conditions: 76 degrees; 95% humidity, 74 degrees dew point, winds NNW 1mph, low UV rating. In summary: Let us allow Eugene Morris Jerome to sum up the conditions, as only he can: Under the waxing crescent moon, 5 PAX gather this morning looking to get better. T Claps to those members of the StrutBrigade that …
Conditions: 75 degrees (Real Feel 84 degrees), 93% humidity, 73 degrees dew point, darkish with signs of lightness from the East, visibility of 9 miles, low UV rating. Under the waxing crescent moon, 8 PAX gathered in the glorious gloom of Strut looking to get better than they were a day before. YHC signed up …
Six years ago Alter Boy, Stones, Convoy and I had our own Boot Camp inviting everyone we could find to join us. Many worked out with us but no one stayed, Alter Boy told us about this group he heard of called F3. He said that he would check it out but seemed a little …
Conditions: 76 degrees; thick humidity; 48 degrees dew point, darkish, visibility of 10 miles (which really doesn’t matter as its dark), low UV rating. Under the waning crescent, 4 PAX gathered this warm May morning to shake off the Hump Day blues and make themselves better. After an inspiring discussion at F3RockPile (under the direction of …
Conditions: 57 degrees; low humidity; 48 degrees dew point, darkish, visibility of 10 miles, low UV rating (a very pleasant morning) Under the waning gibbous moon, 10 PAX gathered in the glorious gloom of Strut looking to get better than they were a day before. YHC heard their cries and attempted to assist them with …
StrutBrigade runs around the park and some PAX get beerRead More »
The Waffle House Coupon was not won so it will increase in value for the next workout, please keep trying. The next event will include Bacon.. Warm Up Mosey around parking lot Wind Mills X 10 IC TTT X 10 IC Squats X 10 IC Arm Circles X 10 IC Play Ground Hanging Knee lifts …
When all around fails you Stand Firm, when the PAX do not show for your Q. When life turns difficult which happens to everyone at some point Stand Firm. Endure the losses which eventually turn to Gain. Never quit. Yes we had a great workout this morning amongst Lifes Happenings.. Warm Up Mosey around parking …
11 Pax posted for a pre workout Q led by The Don. Despite being my last Q before I turned 37, I still bring the pain…even though I’m feeling more pain in my elder years. Weather: Lower 50’s and pleasant. THE THANG: COP SSH IC x37 Imperial Walker IC X20 Through the Tunnel IC x15 …
9 PAX came out to celebrate YHC’s 50th birthday on a partly cloudy 46 degree morning. Even had one to come over from the @F3LakeMurray region (Strutt). After disclaimer and opening prayer mosey a little, circle up for ssh. Mosey to upper end of plot circle up for Imperial walkers. Mosey to the middle of …
10 pax posted up at Strut this morning and got some work done irrespective of the rain. Several pax posted up before the WO for Rockpile at 0500 to discuss the Christmas Story. This was YHC’s first non-convergence post at Strut and was my first Q at this AO. Thanks for making me feel so welcome. …
Strut Makes It Happen In The Rain: Thursday, December 20, 2018Read More »
Now that #theherd has hosted the ugly Christmas sweater the Christmas season can now get underway. 22 PAX came out on a rainy and 52 degree morning to get better and ugly at the same time. Unfortunately only a handful of PAX dawned their favorite ugly Christmas attire. Those that did added to a variety …
Due to the busy real estate market and some quality time spent with my new born daughter, I have been MIA for the last 2 months. The day I decided to return after a happened to be the coldest morning so far. Whatever…It’s just a little chilly. I’m just glad I made it back out …
After a 2 month hiatus, I made it back on the coldest morning of the year.Read More »
We post for a variety of reasons- support obligation for the Q, training needs for a race, fellowshipping, having the the Gloom to ourselves before the population spoils it, and catching a chance glimpse of a night sky’s unworldly planetarium shows. That might be a good question to ask the PAX, “Why did you post?” …
Conditions Low 30’s with a full moon and a bunch of stars. 15 pax entered the Gloom of Strut wondering what YHC would bring to Q table this morning. They were all praying it wouldn’t be turkey, but some sort of metabolism booster to get the internals prepared for a day feasting and being thankful …
Smokey’s Turkey Day Pre Gobble Til You Wobble Deck of CardsRead More »
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 …
“Recover” at The Mission AO Means More Than Get Off Your SixRead More »
Once again the Oliver Gospel Mission is partnering with Midlands churches to provide a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal to hundreds of families. A family will be able to prepare this much anticipated meal when they receive a box that contains all the foods that will undoubtedly be prepared at our homes on November 22. See …
A 2018 Thanksgiving Request from the Oliver Gospel MissionRead More »
When: December 1, 2018 6pm-until (we have to be out by midnight) Where: 1033 Portrait Hill Dr Chapin, SC 29036 (Portrait Hill Neighborhood Clubhouse-Across from Chapin Middle School) Party Q’s: Uncle Rico and See Alice The Thang: To celebrate the holiday season F3 Lake Murray is throwing a party for the Pax and their M’s. …
A mini convergence with the brothers from #strutbrigade brought a total of 7 for a Saturday workout on a humid and 71 degree morning . Saturday numbers for #theherd are usually low so it was good to see additional numbers today. As promised in my tweet about the work out there would be very little …
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 …
Conditions: 74 degrees, 99% humidity, dew point of 74 degrees, Low UV index, and an unhealthy air quality (per the Weather Channel). Executive summary: its hots and we should all still be in bed. For the third Thursday in a row, YHC Q’ed – this is an effort to catch up on my Q’s due …
Conditions: 72 degrees; 93% humidity; 70 degree dew point; Winds W 7 mph (nice breeze) 12 PAX gather this morning looking to get better. T Claps to those members of the Strut Brigade that were able to part ways with the fartsack. Many days have passed since YHC’s last Q at his beloved AO. Much …
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 …
A dirty dozen came together at Strut this morning to enjoy the gloom and a guest Q from yours truly. I always enjoy summer because with the kiddos out of school, I’m better able to get around to some of the other AO’s in town. Strut has always been a favorite of mine because it …
13 Pax made it out to Strut this morning with guns exposed and ready for a beatdown on this first Tuesday in June and start of the 4th Annual #TankTopTuesday month at Strut. Cotters to YHC who has been MIA since P200 prep, but it was beyond time to get right and get back at …
Conditions Low 60’s and overcast, but awesome weather. 12 pax entered the Gloom of Strut in hopes that we would stay mostly dry and also have the most pax in the region. Well YHC decided to do a fly by the seat of your pants WOD, seems like most of the pax enjoyed it. A …
Smokey’s Weinkeless “Fly by the Seat of Your Pants Q”Read More »
A dozen pax post to enjoy some fast paced running by The DON. The FNG was not intimidated and held his own! So did the birthday boy, Macho Man. Conditions: 40’s, Damp THE THANG: SSHx20IC Through the Tunnel x15IC Windmill x15IC Imperial Walker x20IC Arm Circles forward, reverse, overhead x10 each IC Squats x10IC Mosey …
6 pax posted for Rock Pile, but 12 showed up for The Don’s birthday Q with a quick appearance from Stones. Conditions: A very nice 63 degrees The THANG ssh x20 ic. 5 outloud, 15 in silence. If all pax do not finish at the same time there will be 10 burpees. There was a …
Conditions: 6 pax survived Smokey’s third Q the of “The Murph.” This was the one year anniversary of YHC’s VQ which also happened to be “The Murph.” Mid 40’s, perfect temps for a nice morning of 1st and 2nd F. The Thang: Very Brief COP Little Arm Circles x10 each way IC Through the Tunnel …
Conditions: Clear skys. 30 degrees, but nice. The THANG: COP ssh x20 IC through the tunnel x10 ic windmill x10 ic squat x20 ic flutter kick x20 ic Line up on curb, bear crawl to one side and do 1 merkin, reverse bear crawl back to other curb and do 2 merkin. Keep repeating back …
Conditions Upper 50’s and overcast, but awesome weather compared to this time last week. 13 pax entered the Gloom of Strut in hopes that we would have the best attendance in F3 Lake Murray, Speedtrap squeaked us out by 1 and then here comes Depot by 9 with 22 pax. Well done Depot! YHC had …
Smokey’s Burpee Fest and Animal House Movie QuotesRead More »
Conditions: 21 degrees, light winds 5 mph, 60% humidity, 9 degree dew point, but no snow!! 10 PAX gathered in frozen Strut tundra this morning looking to get better and get moving because it is cold! YHC was tasked with the challenge of leading this morning. YHC doesn’t like cold, not even cool really. So, …
Strut spends the morning looking forward to summerRead More »
Conditions: 31 degrees; 51% humidity, dark, did feel as cold as it was 6 members of the StrutBrigade gather on this morning, looking to get better and shake off the cheer from yesterday. The first step in that process, which is the most difficult, is done, that being parting oneself from the warm fartsack. Now, it …
The StrutBrigade pays homage to The Silver Fox and Celebrates Box DayRead More »
#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 …
Jog around parking lot Through the tunnel Wind mill Little baby arm circles High knees Butt kickers Jog to hot dog stand Relay Split into two teams. Each team stays together ——————————————————————————— Team 1 -Run to wall- 5 lunges each leg and return Team 2- Exercise Squat Flap Jack with Team 1 Repeat changing the …
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 …
Preblast: The Cottonmouth: Little Mountain Edition, December 30, 2017Read More »
FOX HOLE CONDITIONS: Clear, 40’s, chilly THE THANG: SSH x20 IC Through the Tunnel x15 IC Imperial Walker x 20 IC Squat x10 IC Mosey to Chin Up Bars 10 merkins & 3 chin ups. 15 merkins & 2 chin ups, then 20 merkins & 3 chin ups. OYO: 4 chin ups on first bar, …
10 Pax gathered for a Strut VQ by Hoser. What should they expect? Numbers created by Hoser 2.0 Fireball!! Lots of mumble chatter and distraction to throw off the Q.Conditions: Cold 38 with calm winds and dry conditions Warm Up: 5 Burpees OYO 20 SSH 30 TTT 40 Windmills 50 Little Baby Arms Circles 40 …
When: December 2, 2017 6pm-until (we have to be out by midnight) Where: 1033 Portrait Hill Dr Chapin, SC 29036 (Portrait Hill Neighborhood Clubhouse-Across from Chapin Middle School) Party Q’s: Uncle Rico and See Alice The Thang: To celebrate the holiday season F3 Lake Murray is thowing a party for the Pax and their M’s. …
Conditions Mid 40’s with a whole lot of stars up in the sky. 12 pax entered the Gloom of Strut looking for a way to stay warm. YHC had a special birthday Q planned following a great gathering of 9 men for Rockpile. Rockpile sure is a great way for the pax to grow in …
Conditions Low 60’s with a Big Old Moon looming in the sky. 10 pax entered the Gloom of Strut looking for a way to stay warm. YHC had a snotwoggler planned that would have pax shedding layers of clothes within the first 10 minutes of the WOD. The Thang – Mosey to SOP upper parking …
The 2018 Palmetto 200, a signature #CSAUP event for F3LakeMurray, is scheduled for March 23-24 (Friday and Saturday), 2018. YHC is honored to serve as Q of this excellent event. As you likely know, the Palmetto200 is a “unique, overnight running adventure in which you and 11 friends cover 200(ish) scenic miles from the Columbia area to …
CONDITIONS: Someone turned the air conditioning on cause it was cool and GREAT! Lower 60’s. Prior to the beat down, Loose Screw led the Rock Pile in a 30 minute devotional about trust. THE THANG: COP SSH x25 IC Through the Tunnel x20 IC Hill Billy x20 IC Michael Phelps x20 IC Lil Baby Arm …
Conditions: 68 degrees; 91% humidity, 65 degree dew point, 29.85” barometric pressure, low UV index, with a misty drizzle, overall much like a typical day in Scotland My name is Socrates, my last Q was August 22, 2017. 13 PAX gather in the misty darkness of Strut this morning looking to get better. Good to …
StrutBrigade spends some time on the baseball diamondRead More »
On August 3, 2013, Sway convinced a group of Men in the Irmo/St Andrews area to rise early in the morning while most people are still sleeping and fight off the fart sack to post at a men’s only bootcamp. What started out as simple “workout” at Seven Oaks Park under the leadership of Sway, …
Lake Murray Regional Convergence – 4 Years Ago Strut Was FormedRead More »
Posted by Enos for Bones Conditions: muggy, as usual 10 Pax post for YHC return to Q the Strut Brigade, this time for a little PT. Usually, YHC runs a few minutes behind schedule, but today, he arrived just in time for 1 minute of stretching prior to the disclaimer and opening prayer. THE …
All PAX would agree that yesterday’s eclipse was the most spectacular natural spectacle they’ve ever witnessed. And at the end of this post all PAX would agree that YHC has this thing for wet, freshly cut, lawns. Seven of us stretched out on the outfields, the end zones, and the pitch, and took home enough …
Post Eclipse Boys Meet Up at Strut for Some Turf WorkRead More »
Conditions: 76° with 93% Humidity aka MUGGY YHC reached into the Q list from almost 1 year ago to the date and pulled out a Q filled full of yoga posses and stretching, during which everyone talked about their feelings. 7 pax endured the test of mental and physical endurance to survive the 45 minutes …
Conditions: 67 degrees, slight breeze,partly cloudy, not a bad morning! My name is Socrates, my last Q was July 11, 2017. 17 PAX gather this morning (including 5 members of the #F3MidlandsTour) looking to get better with 8 PAX arriving at 0500 for 30 minutes of #RockPile (which YHC also Q’ed – see below for …
Four Years Ago a Philosopher Walked Into a Park, The Rest Is HistoryRead More »
Conditions: 72° with 93% humidity – just shy of rain 9 pax fought off sheets to get out of the fart sack and post together with their fellow F3 brothers in the gloom. In attendance for today’s beatdown at the hollowed grounds of the Strut Brigade were 3 RESPECT pax, one of whom ran a …
When: nineteen men convene from Chapin, Irmo, Columbia, The Oliver Gospel Mission. When: their age range is 32 to 59. When: the group consists of Uncle Ricos, Bad*#@*, backs with screws, knees with tissue for cushion. When: professions include High School Teachers, Chemical Engineers, Sales Reps, Full Time Addiction Recovery men. When: the meeting locale …
Nineteen men posted at The Mission today. Men from G.O.A.T., Strut, parts far and wide from the Lexington and Columbia Regions, and ofcourse the men of the Oliver Gospel Mission, men with addictions who participate in a rigorous program at the Oliver Gospel Mission. By the way, you’re a “member” of The Mission if you’ve …
YHC has written this BB many, many, many X’s. Cause The Mission AO and the Strut AO and the Depot AO and the Legion AO and Woodshed AO and the Boneyard AO and the Graveyard AO and the thirty others in Cola keep providing the same manna that many kids need that call themselves men. …
Today The Mission welcomed Depot and Strut to its home AO, a buncha HIMs they are. We had a great time taking the Clown Car to Strut this week as Enterprise, FNG Wolfgang, and Serena got a taste of how they do it on the other side of the river (Burpees and Pull Ups anyone?), …
On March 28, 2015 a new kind of AO was formed in downtown Cola, somebody came up with it’s name-The Mission. The familiar F3 mission statement applied: To plant, grow and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of the male community leadership. What made The Mission a “new kind” of AO was the male …
“Triple Down Opportunity Sat” – Tomorrow – 30th. Your normal AO, The Mission 0830 and River Bluff 0930. You know the good u bring to the 1st, you’ll bring the same good to the 2nd, 3rd is fundraiser-Riverbluff HS Coach Thompson Colon Cancer, $10, FIA & F3 Attending, Link Info https://t.co/7MrV1P171r AYE!
Lockbox issued his VQ in grande style, the PAX did their best with mumble chatter to test his focus but he did not stumble. Great VQ Lockbox Mosey to Upper lot Side straddle hop (25 ic) Little baby arm circles (15 & 15 ic) Chinook (15 ic) Through the tunnel (15 ic) Monkey humper (15 …
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 …
Sixteen faithful from Fairfield County, Winnsboro, Columbia and Irmo converged at 0700- undoubtedly leaving family in the sack- on a quiet and muggy Saturday knowing full well they would probably try some strange, contorted running routine that would have’em suckin wind or some merkin beatin that would last a whole lot longer than they’d plan …
Expansion Changing the Men of Winnsboro 1 lb of Sweat at a TimeRead More »
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 »
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 …
“So let us not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” ~ Galatians 6:9 Since the #BRR last year, YHC has been “out of it”. Damn near taking the #bluepill in fact. YHC still signed up to do …
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 »
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 »
Conditions: 9 pax survived the Strut/Jumnaji Valentine’s partners day led by YHC. I used this WOD in November and January when I Q’ed at Turning Point. Cool and clear in the upper 20’s. The Thang: Nice slow Mosey to the new parking area adjacent to the tennis courts. COP: SSH x30 IC Little Arm Circles …
Strut and the Jumanji Herd Converge for Valentine’s PartnersRead More »
11 PAX met in the gloom of Strut Saturday morning to converge for what was sure to be a momentous and gaseous occasion. With both AB and YHC in the house, flatulence could never be in short supply as the Herd made its way with Strut Brigade… THE THANG Jog to upper parking lot for …
Pax – the time has come to step up to the challenge! This is a great opportunity to push yourself for either a 5k+ or 10k+ beatdown. Regardless of your physical condition, I GUARANTEE you will feel this one the day(s) after. Lets Rock the Quarry with f3Nation. This event is being promoted nationally through …
8 members of the Strut Brigade arrived in the gloom of Seven Oaks Park to start the day of Jesus birth with a little downpainment administered by YHC. Conditions: 54 degrees. It started to rain during the workout, but the Strut Brigade pushed through. We were “making the clouds sweat”. The Thang: Run to elementary …
Indulge YHC on this backstory from 12/27/13: The evening of Friday 12/27/13, YHC checked Twitter and noticed his buddy, Nathan, getting pressured into coming to an F3 workout. YHC had followed @F3Columbia for awhile, wanting to join one day but it was in Columbia and too far to drive for a workout that early in …