10-20-30 Farmer’s Square
Well, that was gross. 73 degrees and wet, wet, wet. So nasty even Boris had to cancel a promised showing.
Thunder
12 Climb the Ladder at Thunder
12 pax posted in the #gloom at good ‘ol Thunder for a little #kottersQ from yours truly. A muggy 60 degree morning set the stage for a full body beatdown featuring 3 ladders and 3 miles of action. Many of the #OG were on hand for a fun morning on the streets of Shandon. Conditions: …
SubPrime Ladder Beatdown
15 pax descended on #Thunder for the YHC’s return to the Q slot. Not only was this a #kotters for me, Beads also returned as did Robber. The #mumblechatter was thick – particularly on back-to-back #jacobsladders up Queen Street. The icing on the cake was a truck bed full of brick. Work was done. Soreness …
Thunder Does Hundreds (and more!)
Great to be back in the gloom for YHC after a slew of challenges this late summer, and proud to help lead these men this morning. We had a near Billy Zane this morning, but Cesspool, being a far superior recruiter to YHC reeled in the man now known as “Phlegm” on our 3rd lap …
It’s the CLIMB at Thunder
Tuesday morning felt muggy and damp for a change as YHC erroneously pulled into the Hand MS parking lot at 5:25. No one was there and in the deep recesses of the brain something sparked around 5:28 that had been seen somewhere about the AO being moved to Shandon Presbyterian – oh yeah, it was …
Why do we do this to ourselves?
19 HIM swallowed the Red Pill and got after it. Conditions: 41 Degrees. Clear. Finally feels like Fall. The Thang: Disclaimer then 10 Slow Count Knerkins IC. Exit Shandon Pres. and mosey over to Blossom St. 2 line Indian Run down Blossom to BB&T parking lot. EMOM: 3 Sessions. After each session break and run …
Thunder sort of Anniversary
Today was supposed to be the AOQ handoff and 7-year anniversary but alas we are in a pandemic and things happen so that was postponed to next Thursday 9/3. Weather and State of the Pax: A wet 76 degrees this morning and Pax were fairly sore from the IronPax Week 0 workout. Props to all …
In the alley, at home, wherever….get the work done together!
This morning was the 4 version of our new normal. Since we can’t congregate in parking lots, schools, parks, or wherever we have come accustomed to posting, we now have the ability to post virtually. Some of my favorite people in the world led these workouts last week and Tuesday so it was an honor …
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Cannot Keep a Good Region Down
19 PAX emerged from the #Fartsack (with echoes of thunderstorms all around) in search of a way to #GetBetter. With the Pax being forced to retreat to their driveways, garages and living rooms, virtual beat downs have become the new normal for F3 Nation. Arriving over the internet this AM was YHC, who was honored …
Huffy’s VVQ
15 Men gathered in the Virtual Gloom for some Fitness with a bit of Fellowship and Faith thrown in. COP SSH x 20 IC IW x 20 IC LBCs x 20 IC Monkey Humpers x 20 IC Russian Twists x 20 IC 1 Minute Run Ladder Work (all 1-ct) Merkins x 16 Merkins x 16, …
An Effective Thang
YHC believes that intel of this workout may have been leaked to the Thunder Pax, possibly some collusion with Hammer… just a theory. Anyway, YHC personally had a great time and thought it was quite effective. The guys that did post did some great work. Here’s what we did: Conditions: 58 and perfect The Thang …
Paperboy returns to Thunder…
Conditions: Clear and 57 degrees. Dry ground and perfect weather. The Thang Disclaimer, announcement that we’d be leaving campus and that cars won’t see you. Be aware and watch out for each other. Warm up with quick sets of Imperial Walkers, SSH and merkins all IC x 10. Leave Hand parking lot and head over …
Parking Lot Circuits
YHC made the trip across the river to Q at Thunder. I’ve visited a handful of times before and thought I was due to spread the fun. Here’s what went down. Conditions – 55ish and perfect Disclaimer 1 lap around track Circle Up Warm up: SSH x 15 3 Burpees TTT x 15 3 Burpees …
#Thunder sees 20/20
14 #faithful posted for the final #Thunder of 2019. YHC was humbled enough to have the Q on such a momentous occasion. The idea was to burn off a few of those calories you perhaps hadn’t previously gotten to in 2019. Mission accomplished. Conditions – 47 degrees and breezy The Thang Lap Around Track COP …
One Last Time…
To my M’s great dislike, YHC has become a huge fan of the music for the musical Hamilton over the last few years, so much so that when we traveled to New York this summer to see it for the first time she was amazed and maybe a little embarrassed that I was singing every …
Oldie but a goodie at THUNDER!
15 PAX posted to see what Pop Tart and Strudel had to offer. However, YHC switched with the famous duo because they picked me up for a future Q. Certainly happy to fill in for these two. Strudel began with the disclaimer and then turned it over to YHC. A little confusion but all shook …
Tuesday Thunder Throwdown
12 #faithful posted to #Thunder for YHC’s return to the Q slot. It was Tuesday of a holiday week so YHC’s #thankful for the pax that attended. A total muscle group throw down was on the docket for the morning. All 45 minutes were used. Conditions – 38 degrees #TheThang SSH – 20 (4ct) IW …
Bert and Ernie (minus the Bert) @Thunder
YHC was supposed to be on a co-Q but Chyna was out with a fever. (Maybe he needs more cowbell) The Thang: W/u: 15 SSH IC, 10 TTT IC, 15 Overhead Claps IC, 10 LBACs IC Ernie (half of the Bert workout) 25 Burpees, 400m run 50 merkins, 400m run 75 Lunges, 400m run 100 …
The Sad But True Tale of Jebediah Pemberton
Disclosure: Some of you may know me. And you may have heard this tale before. But for you new fellers, I’m Ol’ Beadsy. And one thing you should know about me, is that I’m not a professional story-teller. I assume you’re here of your own free will, and you should use caution this morning, be …
Plant, Serve, and Grow…7 years later. It’s working!
7 years ago, Dredd and Crotch Rocket decided to plant, serve and grow a workout group for the invigoration of male community leadership in Cola. Thank God they did! F3 has developed into arguably one of the finest fraternities in the country and we’re thankful to be a part of it. Men all over need …
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Homage Paid at Thunder
12 PAX emerged from the #Fartsack this morning in search of a way to #GetBetter. Lingering in the Hand parking lot was YHC, who was quite excited about the occasion to Q at my home AO, the home of #TankTopThursday, Burpees and unbridled #MumbleChatter. Once the proverbial whistle blew at 5:30 AM, the PAX got …
Thunder Stations
YHC was not happy when waking up because he got his headlights assembly’s replaced in his car last week and now one of the lights is out. But nonetheless, against all that adversity, he was able to make it. Condition: Crisp 57 degrees with some humidity. Great once you got warmed up! The Thang: 14 Pax …
Cindy, Cindy, Cindy
YHC and other PAX are glad that the IronPax challenge is over and we can get back to workouts that are tough but don’t make you question life and want to be lazy for 5 days afterward. Conditions: 75 and humid. Thanks rain! Is it still July? The Thang: Cindy, Cindy, Cindy (Oscar’s least favorite Brady …
Gametime at #Thunder
An ever-so-slight chill in the air greeted 11 pax at #Thunder this morning as the college football world turns its focus on the upcoming opening weekend. YHC was on the Q to finish out this 6th Anniversary week at #Thunder. As is common for a late August workout a football theme was on deck. Enjoy …
The Hand Mile(ish)
Today’s workout was inspired by a workout that Splinter did during Reynolds Week in 2017. We were fortunate enough to have ten pax show up for a ridiculously humid morning, starting out at 78 degrees at 5:30 AM. The Thang Warmup: Arm circles Squats Air Press Squats (while waiting on Beta to pull up) Warmup mosey …
The Wind Never Blows at Thunder
11 PAX emerged from the #Fartsack on this Tuesday morning looking for a prime opportunity to #OwnTheGloom. Standing on the hallowed grounds of Hand Middle School was YHC, who, after a week of vacationing at Edisto Beach, came ready to lead the Pax of one of the finest AOs in all of F3 Nation. It …
F3 Decathlon Preblast
What is it? A 10 event challenge testing the speed, strength, power, and endurance of F3 Men. When is it? Saturday, July 27 at 8:00am Where? at Ben Lippen School, 7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203 (park and meet at the Track) Why? Good question. Moving on. Schedule 8:00am Weigh-In Order of Events 8:15 200m …
The Band Gets Back Together at Thunder
Happy days were here again at Thunder this morning, as the band was nearly back together. An appearance from original Thunder member Costanza was a pleasant surprise. All that was missing was Snot Rocket. The show went on, but it still feels like Van Halen without David Lee Roth. The original was the best. …
Thunder 4×4
10 Men gathered this morning for a soggy workout. Temp wasn’t bad but humidity was near 100%. Promo’s mumble chatter was in full effect. The Thang COP SSH x 20 IC IW x 20 IC LBCs x 20 IC Monkey Humpers x 20 IC Russian Twists x 20 IC Ladder Work (all 1-ct) Merkins x …
Re-Pre-Blast: The Crazy Train Cometh
It is TWO WEEKS until we are wheels up on year 3 of the Crazy Train. What is Crazy Train you ask? Crazy Train is a week long event that allows PAX to push themselves physically and also participate in 2nd F and 3rd F events. Crazy Train leaves the station on Monday June 24th …
Backdraft serves Thunder a D-Day Remembrance for the Ages
27 PAX met Backdraft for an incredibly well plan and executed Q in remembrance of the 75th anniversary of D-Day . Conditions: 74 degrees and a touch humid The Thang: Backdraft assembled the PAX into a formation of three lines perfectly spaced The training phase: 20 SSH IC 20 merkins IC Flutter kicks IC 10 …
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Thunder Rolls Out New AOQ – 55 PAX Strong
Weather: 60 and perfect 53-55 PAX joined YHC for an epic morning at Thunder for the AOQ handoff The thang… Mclovin: SSH x 20 IC Imperial Walker x 15 IC Burpee x 5 Slowfast Merkin x 10 IC Beads: AMRAP merkin until failure 90% of first merkin total 69% of first merkin total AMRAP Carolina …
Simple, but effective (Thunder Version)
Conditions: 64 degrees. Sweaty. The Thang: Disclaimer (Included safety reminder). Important because very few PAX were wearing reflective gear. 20ish SSH IC 10 Knerkins YHC announced we’d be leaving campus and going out for a nice mosey. Before leaving the parking lot, each PAX completed 10 hand release knerkins, 15 catcher squats and 20 heel …
Hills & Rats at Thunder
15 PAX emerged from the #Fartsack on this beautiful April morning looking for a prime opportunity to #OwnTheGloom. Standing on the hallowed grounds of Hand Middle School was YHC, who got the call just after 9:00 PM last night from Adrian, who was looking for a substitute Q. In a manner that would make Cesspool …
8 find shelter amidst the storm at #Thunder
8 especially #faithful pax defied #Cantore this morning to post in a cold, windy, driving rain at #Thunder. The call was put out last night for a big crowd to join YHC at the hallowed ground in Shandon and considering the weather YHC’d say a big crowd is exactly what showed up. This was not …
Thunder Gets Spring ‘Ball Ready
Great to be at Thunder this morning with some awesome Pax, though YHC was told that numbers were low for the day, hmm. Anyway, in the spirit of spring football practices, YHC put the Pax through some traditional spring conditioning work. Not much was thought needed, just good ol’ memories from a washed-up walk-on. Conditions: …
Mud Dawg brings Mile the hard way to Thunder
YHC was honored to have 13 PAX meet me in the gloom for my Thunder VQ. I brought a full body storm of a workout as promised. Conditions: 50 degrees and ideal The Thang: After a mosey lap to get the blood flowing pax circled up for: 20 SSH IC 20 squats OYO 5 burpees …
Rambling Thunder
20 PAX (yeah, that’s right Hammer) emerged from the Fartsack on this perfect February morning to take the DRP at the greatest AO in the history of the modern world. As YHC was preparing for what seems like a one-a-year chance to Q at Thunder, there was a desire to take the PAX out of …
Consider your back blasted
Today’s workout was a modification of one I’ve used at Dawnstrike before, with 4 pain stations designed to all work targeted muscle groups – abs, chest, triceps (what are those?), back, legs, and then some high intensity cardio between sets. I really like this workout because I think it is well designed to give rest …
Circuit around Hand with Love
YHC set out to get at least 10 PAX to show up to hold steady for the Greatest Rivalry in Sports between Thunder and Hammer. We achieved the goal of 10. As hinted at in the tweet prior to the workout there were some Alligator merkins involved. Conditions: 32 and it felt just right The Thang: …
Partner Blocks
Short and to the point today. Mens got work to do. 17 PAX finally arrived (SO many stragglers) this AM on a perfect-weather morning. YHC gave them what they deserved. COP – SSH x 20 IC Merkins x 10 IC Squats x 20 IC Follow the Q to Emily Douglas park, partner up and retrieve …
Terraces upon Terraces
YHC hadn’t Qed at #THUNDER in some time and was really looking forward to it. 14 PAX pushed through the extreme cold (for us in SC it was extreme). Here’s the THANG! Conditions: 22 and cold (but not for long) Disclaimer and make sure all know to wear reflective gear. Depart the parking lot and …
Thunder’s Emily Circuits
14 PAX came out in a slightly chilly day for some pain station circuits around Emily Douglas Park. The Thang Disclaimer and Count Off, Don’t forget that number Mosey to Wheat and King 25 SSH IC 25 Imperial Walkers IC Count off again Mosey Down to the park and grab some blocks and place by …
WE’RE BACK for a New Year’s Day 2019 workout.
Goals have been set to accomplish more in 2019. Our growth as men and as community leaders must develop each and every day. F3 has taught us that our bodies and minds can be pushed past limits we never realized. 33 Men kicked the fartsack in the teeth this morning to start a new year …
Adrian!?!?
Every now and again a special fella comes along. For F3 Columbia and #Thunder that man is none other than Adrian. Despite his recent bout with the flu and chronic pinky issues, the man instills a passion in the pax to strive for more – even when he’s not there (after calling in an #EpsteinsMother …
IronPax I, #Thunder Style
Knowing how hard it is to push the #Thunder pax, YHC grabbed a goodie from the broader nation and dropped the original IronPax challenge on them with a little adventure mixed in to keep things interesting. IronPax? Yeah, that was the crazy challenge F3Greenwood put together a while back. And when Greenwood wants a challenge, …
Turkey Day Workouts are always fun!
18-19 Pax posted to get a little work in before the complete and utter domination of caloric intake that is about to take place called Thanksgiving. Some of them actually posted to the 0600 workout with Polo and Subprime then stayed for the Double Down. Conditions: 43 and perfectly sunny Mosey to the parking lot …
2018 TURKEY DAY Preblast
The leaves are changing and cool weather has set in. That means it’s time for Thanksgiving and the annual Turkey Day festivities. This year will bring a little bit of a twist so pay attention. DATE 22 NOV (Thursday) 22 NOV (Thursday) TIME 0600 – 0700 0700 – 0800 PLACE Brickpile (Dreher HS) Brickpile …
Three Hundred
17 PAX helped open the dawn with a pledge to get better. The goal was to walk away with a souvenir of three hundred merkins. Pushed as a team. Succeeded as a team. Warm Up Mosey to Emily Douglas. SSH x 15, Imperial Walkers x 15, Air Press x 15, Overhead Clap x 15, Mosey …
F3 Columbia Homecoming Tailgate
The Details Date: Saturday, 10/27/18 Time: 2:30pm – 7:30pm What to Bring: Something, preferably finger foods or dessert (I also really enjoy pigs in a blanket, wink wink). This event is also BYOB. McLovin and Bubbles has graciously allowed us to use their spot for tailgate and we can’t be drinkin all their beer. #therewillbechicken Who: Everyone, M’s and 2.0’s, …
17 tackle 4 ladders at #Thunder
17 #faithful including 1 FNG posted to #Thunder to find YHC waiting with a sub workout in place of Robber. Without too much time to think through a plan it was decided that ladders were in order. Costanza announced his plans to attend so naturally several others hopped on board. Throw in a F’Head devo …
Thunder Picks Their Poison at The Crossroads
The Cross workout forces a man to put himself through some suffering – however, the sequence of that suffering is up to him. As Beads put it, “Thank you, Splinter. For giving us the illusion of having some control over this.” All 15 men got in some great work. Here’s what we did — Conditions: …
#Thunder Starts Reynolds Week With A Burp…uh…Bang
17, including one FNG, posted in the 70 degree gloom this morning at #Thunder expecting a Q from the young calf Splinter but instead got the old bull, YHC, (yeah, bad Step Brothers reference) after Splinter called a stomach virus audible the night before. Ol’ YHC got the text at 4:30am so the plan was …
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F3 Columbia 6th Anniversary Pre-Blast
October 2012 was the beginning of it all in Columbia. There wasn’t a #BRICKPILE or shovel flag or many men downtown that even had a clue what F3 was or better yet, what it could mean in our lives. It has helped many Sad Clowns (YHC being one of them) get off the couch and …
Orange Block work for DARTH
14 PAX posted this morning for a solid block work circuit thingy! F3 Nation is trying to wrap our heads around the fact that we lost one of our own way too early. Darth Visor was a man that YHC didn’t know except to say he’s a brother. Today we wore orange in honor of …
14 get their circuit on at #Thunder
14 faithful gathered at #Thunder for a little circuit fun at the hand of YHC. Felt like old times out there with Adrian, McLovin, and Huffy (among others). Some ground was covered. Work was done. All appeared pleased. Conditions – 71 (fantastic) degrees #TheThang Warm Up Lap Around School COP Field SSH – 25 (4ct) …
Labor Day Convergence 2018!
45 PAX posted for the Labor Day Convergence at #THUNDER. Clown Cars were everywhere, even had some of our boys from #SAWMILL make the trip. Glad to have them. This was a special type of convergence because we had a little something for everyone. TEDDY ran the Kettle Bell workout, NAILS lead a run group, …
Hill Repeats – Why Not?
13 PAX emerged from the #Fartsack this morning in search of a way to #GetBetter. As YHC knocked off the cobwebs from a holiday weekend filled with excess, while licking wounds from Cesspool’s #Snotwoggler at the Labor Day Convergence on Monday, it was clear that a plan had to be put in place to challenge …
The Dirty 30
YHC turned 30 yesterday and it wasn’t sitting well. I decided to turn up the intensity on this find #tanktopthursday to help release the feelings. It worked, I’m good now. Weather: Hot and muggy (“weather” autocorrected to “death” which was appropriate given the 120% humidity these days) The thang… Mosey to courtyard SSH x 15 …
Dora the Expolora
13 PAX posted to Hammer for a little fun. YHC traded off Q responsibilities with McNugget at BATTLE so it was appropriate we bring a little heat to the boys at HAMMER. Mainly because they expect it and can handle it. Conditions: 74 and muggy! Head to the block pile and 1/2 of the PAX …
Rocket Launches His Comeback!
Special moment this morning because several of us have been encouraging a long time F3er to get back out with us. We finally got him to post again. Snot Rocket posted at #THUNDER for the first time in almost 3 years. He got out the car and asked about the awning for the walkway at …
Feeling the Burn
The Thang COP on field (all IC) SSH x 20 Imperial Squat Walker x 15 Merkins x 10 Flutters x 20 Starting at field corner. 25 merkins & 25 LBCs Run on track to next corner. 25 squats & 25 LBCs. Continue lap around the track stopping at each corner rotating between merkins and squats …
#Thunder runs back YHC’s circuits – again –
It took 5 years of posting to F3 Columbia but one day about a month ago it finally happened. This phenomenon is probably common if you’re name is Chaser or Splinter. For YHC, it was not something to be expected. Gump had the Q at Thunder and busted out a workout YHC Q’d a few …
Backblast: The Crazy Train
A better late than never Backblast to wrap up what was one of the more taxing weeks YHC can recall. Fellow PAX; I give you #CrazyTrain. This was the second installment of the #CrazyTrain and it did not disappoint. In what was a battle against yourself not only mentally an physically but also truly a …
Crazy Train II – Thunder
Crazy Train : Day 4 : Thunder
Re-Pre-Blast: The Crazy Train Cometh
One week and change until we are wheels up on year 2 of the Crazy Train. What is Crazy Train you ask? Crazy Train is a week long event that allows PAX to push themselves physically and also participate in 2nd F and 3rd F events. Those few, those happy few that complete all events …
All for Beta
10 PAX met in the gloom to #getbetter, and honor Betamax. All excercises, historically, had been Beta-disapproved. We started with a quick touch your toes stretch, SSH X 20 in cadence, and then mosied down the street to the first intersection. Circled up: 10 four count merkins in cadence, 10 four count Russian Twists in …
You’re In It
11 PAX emerged from the #Fartsack on this last Tuesday in May looking for a prime opportunity to #OwnTheGloom. Standing on the hallowed grounds of Hand Middle School was YHC, who, after licking his wounds from the one hour #TheBull on Memorial Day, came ready to lead the Pax of one of the finest AOs …
F3 Dads 2018: Enter Goliath
As summer approaches and all those school activities finally wind down (do we really need graduation ceremonies for preschool AND elementary AND middle school?), your 2.0s are going to go from 100 to 0mph faster than you can say “Get off the Xbox and go outside!” You’re going to be looking for anything to get …
Preblast: The Crazy Train Cometh
All aboard! Ha ha ha ha ha ha haaaa! Dahdum…….dahdum..dahdum..dahdum Ay, Ay, Ay, Ay, Ay, Ay, Ay Dahdum..dahdum..dadum Whhhhiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Dahdum..dahdum..dahdum All PAX prepare yourselves for the CSAUP to end all CSAUPs as we proudly present to you the second annual F3 Crazy Train. F3 Midlands has a lot to offer its PAX, from bootcamps to …
Gump’s Return to the Q List
11 PAX posted for a #Thunder bootcamp this morning. YHC began with the usual disclaimer, and then added two more: “This may be my first Q in one year, and my fourth in four years.” And, “This workout may have been borrowed from Subby.” Unfortunately, it was much warmer this morning than when he led …
1 score and 19 years ago…..a birthday Q at #Thunder
9 #Faithful gathered at the hallowed ground of #Thunder for a last minute fill-in Q. Noonan put out the call last night for a sub and YHC, knowing that today would be his 39th, was happy to oblige. The idea, as usual, was to cover a little ground while focusing on the core. It’s May …
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#Thunder Tuesday, April 3
13 faithful gathered around the hallowed ground at #Thunder for a little YHC special. The pax expected to cover some ground today and while we never strayed too far from the AO almost 2 miles were racked up before it was all said and done. Great push by all in attendance. Conditions: Mid 50’s – …
Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop at Thunder
Always a privilege to lead at Thunder. We did this for 45 minutes: Conditions: Perfect The Thang Grab the Shovel Flag and plant it in the field COP : SSH 10 IC, 5 merkins, 5 squats oyo x3 Circuit 1: 10 Lateral Step-ups R/L, 20 Decline Merkins, Run to the field – do 10 Broad …
Merkin Ladders and a Dirty MacDuece or Two (or Four)
So, if a Dirty MacDuece is a series of three exercises of various muscle groups in rapid succession, 12 counts each; a “Down and Dirty MacDuece” is the same with all three exercises targeting the same muscle group. A real CrowdPleaser. Conditions: Overcast and cool with an even cooler breeze. Warm up at the COT …
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Finish what you start.
YHC was tasked with the Q at #THUNDER on Jan. 2. Alarm issues hampered posting at 0530. However, late arrivals sometimes give you a chance to try something that you may have in mind for next time. Spot, Beads and Oscar were working out OYO without YHC being present that day and 2 of those …
What Not To Do… 2nd Edition: #Thunder
Steve Jobs has been quoted as saying, “Deciding what not to do is as important as deciding what to do.” Do Things: 30 SSH’s (IC) 20 Squats (IC) Mosey to Park: Grab Blocks Don’t Do Thing: The PYT 1 Mercan : 4 Shoulder Presses w/Block 2 Mercans : 8 Shoulder Presses w/Block 3 Mercans : …
Slow Fast Thunder
12 PAX emerged from the #Fartsack on this first Tuesday in February looking for a prime opportunity to #OwnTheGloom. Standing on the hallowed grounds of Hand Middle School was YHC, who, after licking his wounds from the MGC Long Run on Saturday, came ready to lead the Pax of one of the finest AOs in …
Welcome to LEG DAY
Weather: 30 and crisp At the AOQ meeting last week, Stache encouraged us to focus a bit on a specific body part or two in our bootcamps. The #spurboys know I’m up for a good leg workout any day of the week and figured we’d test things out at #Thunder this morning. We put in …
Warm Wet Thunder
It felt good to work out today without layers and a stocking cap! Nice 65 degrees called for short sleeves. While a little wet, that did not hinder the 14 PAX that showed up for some work. We moved through three stations and covered all the main areas of the AO. Weather: 65 with an …
Keep it Simple, Stupid
After seeing Welcome Week’s email about Qing just before kickoff of the Natty Championship, with nothing planned and little imagination, YHC decided to steal one of Cesspool’s thoroughly planned out workouts from a while back. It’s also simple-minded since there was presumably a lack of sleep among the pax w/ the late game finish. The …
40’s on the house
According to Wikipedia, “the core of the body is broadly considered to be the torso. Functional movements are highly dependent on this part of the body, and lack of core muscular development can result in a predisposition to injury.” If there’s one thing your average joe needs to work on it’s their core. Working the …
How do you Q a workout from the fartsack?
The game started late. My alarm didn’t go off. It’s the day after New Year’s. Keep making excuses but the reality is men showed up and expected you to lead them. YHC posted 15 minutes late to the #THUNDER Q this morning and 3 others (OSCAR, SPOT, and BEADS) were picking up my slack. Apologies …
#WaterBucketRelays @ Thunder
Admittedly, and with numerous excuses (notice I didn’t say reasons), YHC has been on a bit of a sabbatical from F3 over the last several months. It was great to be out with the pax at Thunder this morning and I was humbled and honored to lead the workout. Oh, and #mumblechatter was on point (Robber never shuts up). …
History repeats itself… DB’s repetitive #Thunder Q
(Posted on behalf of DriveBy) Weather: 39 and crisp The Thang… Tunnel of Love AMRAP: arm circles mountain climbers Relay (to end of field & back while partner flutters) American Hammer; Plank Squats (2 minutes each five or take) x 3 rotations COT BOM #historyiscool #historyrepeatsitself
WOW for December 4 – 9
This weeks WOW comes from the godfather of Thunder, Subprime. Unfortunately, YHC couldn’t make this workout and it’s too bad, cause this was a beauty. Check out the full BB with an excellent devo here, the workout and my thoughts on it are below. The Thang: Depart COT running under the covered walkway – pause on the …
Thanksgiving #EarlyFeast
9 Faithful gathered for a little Thanksgiving early treat at the hallowed ground at #Brickpile. A 7:00 AM convergence had been called yet some pax needed an extra hour for travels and/or turkey prep. Cool temps hovered over the AO and work was done. Conditions – 38 The Thang COP Lower Field SSH – 25 …
Thunder-Go-Round
20 PAX emerged from the #Fartsack this morning in search of a way to #GetBetter. Lingering in the Hand parking was YHC, who was quite excited about the occasion to Q at my home AO, the home of #TankTopThursday, Burpees and unbridled #MumbleChatter. Once the proverbial whistle blew at 6:30 AM, the PAX got better …
F3 Columbia Thanksgiving Convergence
Conditions – 44 degrees, sunny, perfect turkey weather The Thang 22 F3 Columbia PAX converged on #Brickpile this morning for our annual Thanksgiving boot camp. Someone got the bright idea to appoint YHC and some of my #Hammer brethren as co Qs since we won the inaugural Cannonball Run competition. Splinter, RA, and Garnish answered …
Booooooooooo Thunder – nah it was just my Q
YHC had his semi-annual Q at the greatest AO in the world, otherwise known as #Thunder. 16 PAX joined me for an adventure around the grounds and streets of Hand Middle School. YHC has taken an inkling to the Cesspool approach of ‘Sure, let’s do this’. Conditions – Mid 50’s and clear The Thang: YHC …
Third Annual Thunder Spooktacular
Another year and another Halloween. YHC was blessed (or cursed!) with almost double the number of pax as previous years. Some like Biggie and BetaMax even took things up a notch with their matching Twinkies costumes. With pressure from previous years, I had to take this Spooktacular up a notch, so we went with a …
Insane 8s at Thunder
The Thang Mosey to middle of field and plant flag. COP SSH x 20 IC Imperial squat walker x 15 IC Merkins x 15 IC Flutter kicks x 20 IC Crazy 8s 8 min AMRAPs: Run figure 8 on the field w/ exercises at corners and at the flag in the middle of the field …
Cool, Crisp Workout at Thunder
This was the first truly cool morning of fall, so only fitting that it was sold as a cool “Crisp” workout. We welcomed Choochoo from W. Cola and were also joined by a few of the Legion PAX for a surprise visit. It was fun to have a couple of shovel flags flying and visitors …
YHC has the pain and the PULPIT this morning at #THUNDER
15 PAX posted for YHC’s Q that included the DEVO as well. This was a plan that included logging some ground and boot camp for those “non-runners”. Here’s the THANG Conditions: Perfect with a little chill in the air and 55. Right out of the parking lot onto King. Right on Wheat. Right onto Woodrow. …
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29… 29… 29… Thunder PAX learn the power of 29
YHC had a few lingering ideas for today’s Q. YHC felt that it was best to clear up the confusion surrounding my age after being confused for a 19, 16, and even 14 year old, mostly by Robber. Weather: 45 according to WIS. PAX disagreed and were in love with the first short sleeved turtleneck …
Quad ladder
YHC will always pick up a Thunder Q when he has the chance. That was the case today as Froman (the sausage king of Chicago) is still on the sidelines with an injury, and needed a sub. 17 of F3 finest joined YHC for the ride. Intensity/cardio, legs, upper body, and abs. Those are the …
Thunder Blocks and Bears and Ginuwine Oh My
15 Thunder Faithful braved August like temperatures for a little #cavework down in Emily Douglas park. YHC had some fun digging round the exercise database last night and the PAX took it all in stride. Several guys are still recovering from the Ragnar Trail relay this weekend so limited running was the order of the …
Constant Movement at Thunder
YHC asks for your forgiveness in the use of the word “I” in the following: The alarm clock I set and wake up to happens because I get to workout with great men who push me to do my best – who I know will be there wondering where I am if I don’t show …