Conditions – clear and very chilly 35 The Thang – Just another day in the gloom Disclaimer and Prayer Mosey down to soccer field COP – SSH – 25 IC Merkins – 15 IC Little Arm Circles – 15 IC (both ways) Merkins – 15 IC Through the Tunnel – 25 IC Merkins – 15 …
Conditions: 47 with a Full Moon Disclaimer, Prayer ___________________________________________________________________ ***Follow Me for COP*** Little Baby Arm Circles (Front) x 10 IC Little Baby Arm Circles (Back) x 10 IC Side Straddle Hops x 20 IC Merkins x 10 IC Through the Tunnel x 20 IC Wind Mills x 20 IC Merkins x 10 IC Little Baby …
Feeling Good… Except for Arms, Legs, Shoulders, Chest and Abs…Read More »
Conditions – FOGGY & 51…Perfect Gloomy Weather for an F3 workout The Thang – YHC had spread the word that he would help PAX post their 10K merkin numbers for the day first. 5 PAX took on this challenge and we exceeded the daily goal. Mosey down to field below parking lot COP – 40 …
On Saturday, 2 pax showed up for a good ole fashion beatdown at Turning Point. What ensued after the opening prayer is a workout not to be forgotten. If you didn’t post, sorry you missed it. If you want to know how hard it was…ask Wapner, he knows. Tclaps to Wapner for the effort put …
Weather: 50 degrees and very pleasant 6 PAX posted at Turning Point for a #Weinkieless Q led by Nail Pop, no apologies were spoken about today (Apologetic Q). I thought it was actually going to be just 5 of us, until Quest turned the corner on 3 wheels. He must have had his Ruck weighing …
4 Strong Toms arrived at Turning point in the wee hours of the morn. What could pull theses strange birds from the comfort of the fartsack on a Holiday. I believe the answer is simple…Each other.
Lots of sloshy burpee slurpee fun was had when 7 brave pax of Turning Point rose from their fartsacks and joined YHC in a little smokefest. No theme, no props, no warranties or guarantees just some good ole fashion hard work. Weather: 60 something and wet The Thang: COP – all IC Side Straddle …
YHC apologizes for such a late post of the back blast. His employer has kept his so busy his brain barely has had time to process the day much less recount the early morning gloom. But nevertheless here he is for your edification! YHC was a little worried that there would be a severe lack …
6 pax defeated the warm fartsack braved the blustery cold winds at Turning Point. It started out cold, but warmed up quickly as the pax took on a plankfest, hill, and pyramid of pain. Disclaimer and prayer – YHC kept it short and sweet due to sounds of teeth chattering. Mosey to the front of …
The bricks would feel heavier if I could feel my hands!!!Read More »
5 pax posted Turning Point with no idea who might by at the Q as it was a big blank spot on the spreadsheet. After 3 mornings in the #fartsack, YHC was looking forward to greeting them with an impromptu party. For those wondering, that is an off the cuff wienkeless workout with zero pre-planning. …
Conditions: 3 pax survived Smokey’s first Q at Turning Point. The grass was much shorter this time than the last time I was at this AO. Mid 50’s and an awesome Halo around the moon. The Thang: BOM Nice slow Mosey to the basketball court. COP: SSH x30 IC Little Arm Circles x15 Forward and …
(Written by and posted for Nail Pop) 5 PAX posted for an inaugural #Blockparty in the gloom. Thanks to our brother Treadmill for picking them up from Home Depot where our brother JJ runs the show. Gotta support our brothers whenever possible. Weather: Very pleasant 43 and clear. Did I mention the stars were shining …
Nail Pop host an Inaugural BLOCK PARTY at Turning PointRead More »
YHC had signed up for this Q months ago. This Q was special to him. Today’s Q was meant to honor the 239th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. YHC spent almost seven years in the Marine Corps and loved every second of suck that it through at him. So naturally to help celebrate …
32 pax converge on Graveyard to test out their combat fitnessRead More »
Weather: 60 degrees and some humidity. Basketball and….Burpees? YHC worked to come up with something a little original, out of the norm, and yet still leave us getting better by a beat down. Today’s meeting of the PAX proved to be another fun filled, ball feeling, festival of sorts. My glow in the dark balls …
Three PAX pulled themselves from the Fartsack to arrive at Turning Point to face the Beast…
(BB written by and posted for Nail Pop. Formerly “The Apologtic Q” now known as “The Ninja Q”. 6 FAITHFUL PAX posted for a #Weinkeless Q in the gloom and braved the rain, wind, and snowflakes. Say What and Meatball actually arrived at the last minute from River Bluff. Not sure if it was lightening …
The Ninja Q Arrives at #TurningPoint and Brings His Throwing Snowflakes With HimRead More »
Despite the warnings of awaiting props and the need for hand protection, 7 Pax bravely rose in the earliest gloom for another exciting Take-a-Number mystery prop beat down. After scouring Lexington County for the heaviest telephone poles available and slaving away for a couple of hours in the shop, YHC emerged with a truck-bed full …
CONDITIONS: It’s 5:00 in the morning. ‘Nuff said. 12 PAX posted at THE AO to be at in the Lake Murray Region in the 5:00 Gloom (okay, Shawshank is my favorite AO because “home is where the heart is” but TP is #2) for what YHC hoped would be a smokefest. Why else would we …
4 pax posted Turning Point this morning for a challenge from YHC the day prior on Twitter. What ensued was a beatdown full of bricks, ladders, bearcrawls, burpees, and of course, dive bombers. The pax was strong and took the challenge by storm. It was a tall glass of SUCK, but the pax slugged it …
EDITORS NOTE: Put this on home page in case other regions should want to participate. 25 DAY CHALLENGE BEGINS MONDAY OCTOBER 27 Gentlemen, it’s that time again! Whether you have hit the dreaded plateau and just need to break past it, or you’re in tip top shape but know you could stand to eat better — it’s time …
Guided by the shovel flag YHC found his way to the gloom of Turning Point. (After wandering aimlessly through the parking lot trying to figure out what road will get me back there) The men of Turning Point were anxiously awaiting YHC after the big build up on Twitter the previous night like a gang …
CONDITION: CHILLY & CLEAR – NICE CONDITIONS TO GET SMOKED! 9 PAX came out for the early bird special, first come first serve, early riser 5AM Turning Point WO, Q’d by YHC (that’s “Your Humble Captain” today, Argh) It’s getting cooler PAX. Get some of that cool weather gear and don’t stop posting! It’s SC …
(Posted on behalf of BlueScreen) 7 PAX posted at Turning Point this morning and proceeded to do a little solo work, a little group work, and a little partner work with a HUGE LADDER thrown in for good measure. Conditions: 60 degrees, clear, and AUsome! The Thang: Up the Ladder SOLO WORK – COP SMMerkins …
5 PAX show up for a No Ruck Bear Crawl, Burpie and just random crazy time. Conditions – 59 degrees, clear Disclaimer and Prayer The Thang Mosey on down to the first filed for a little warm up COP SSH x 20 IC Through the Tunnel x 20 IC Windmills x 20 IC Little Arm …
Turning Point hosted 14 Pax posted for Round 6 of the #Kamikaze. In preparation for the GoRuck Challange on November 21, pax were encouraged to bring their rucks or weight vest for todays workout. As always, the Kamikaze was tweaked slightly to increase the intensity. Strong work by the pax as always! Inspiring to see men …
Some of the PAX have decided to try to partake in this growing rivalry between River Bluff Gators and the Lexington Wildcats. We are trying to put together an annual F3 tailgate with all F3 PAX and their M’s and 2.0’s for this game between these two schools. Let’s put on some F3 swag …
4 PAX post for paired up punishment at the hands of YHC… Conditions: 65 degrees F, 85 % humidity, Bright Moon Disclaimer and Prayer The Thang Get your Jog on. follow the side walk to the stairs, down around the track and Circle Up COP SSHx20 IC TTTx20 IC WMx20 IC Merkinx20 IC LBCx20 IC …
9 PAX showed up for a little Ruckin Fun, some with and some without. There was some fun for all to be had and the mumble chatter was at an all time low with a weekday high turnout, or was it. YHC was in the back sucking wind the entire morning so he probably missed …
How Much Ruck, could a Rucker Ruck if a Rucker had no Ruck….Read More »
34 Pax (1 FNG) who weren’t completing the Mud Run converged at Graveyard to help YHC celebrate his born day. YHC had plenty of party favors to share with the pax. These tasty party flavors came in squat, burpee, and flutter kick flavors with a delicious pain filling in the middle. Initially YHC had intended …
2 pax braved the grounds of Turning Point on Thursday morning for a workout in the gloom. YHC had the Q and learned 2 positives from the workout. 2nd F is great with only 2 pax. You really get a chance to get to know a brother and I must say Higgins is an AWESOME …
Where 2 are gathered, an official post and workout can occurRead More »
CONDITIONS: 64 Degrees – 90% Humidity – Perfect Gloom DISCLAIMER BY YHC First off, if you haven’t been to Turning Point you’re missing out. The stars are awesome to look at while doing arm circles and flutter kicks. Takes your mind off the pain for a second. Secondly I’m pretty sure Joe was saying “rucked” …
7 pax braved the grounds of Turning Point on Saturday not sure what to expect. What they found was a litte COP, blocks, and wow loading the ark via The Hill. Good 1st and 2nd F was found as the #mumblechatter was good and the pax encouraged one another. Conditions: A perfect 63 degrees THE …
Turning Point hosted 7 Pax posted for Round 5 of the #Kamikaze. 7 was a good number for 2nd F this morning. As always, the Kamikaze was tweaked slightly to increase the intensity. Strong work by the pax as always! Inspiring to see men post to #getbeter #bebetter! Conditions: A Chilly 62 deg, with misty rain …
6 PAX showed up for the coldest gloom in quite a while. No Q was on the schedule so I took it and had to throw something together last minute. Probably not too smart after showing up to the Hurricane Hike and Bull and feeling invincible afterwards. Come to find out, my mind was a …
Posted for THE CLOSER 6 pax posted Turning Point on Saturday to find The Closer waiting for another shutout! The Conditions: 65 degrees, high humidity, nice breeze. Disclaimer Mosey to the front of the school for COP: 20 Windmills (IC) 20 LBC (IC) 20 TTL (IC) Mosey to the two foot concrete wall: 20 box …
5 pax posted Turning Point in the gloom this morning ready to show improvement on the monthly PT test. What they did not expect was to be tested by a PT. Everyone seems to associate PT with pain, so YHC has embraced that and learned to live up to the reputation. In the end, the …
Written by and posted for Nail Pop 12 posted Turning Point for a full body workout or at least that’s how YHC’s body feels. Condition: Muggy and Sweaty Disclaimer & BOM: Prayer by Nail Pop for the workout and thankful for our freedom to do what we do each and every day. The Thang Mosey …
A VQ That Proved To Be #WALKERSTRONG From “The Apologetic Q”Read More »
Turning Point would be the destination for 18 brave PAX looking to get better and be better. As the PAX rolled in the pressure would build to deliver a Q worthy of our visiting Shawshank brothers. Little did they know, Not only would their bodies be tested, but also their manhood. Conditions: 75 degrees and 90% humidity Disclaimer …
On a day in history that all Americans remember, TDY took the QIC among 7 pax that posted at Turning Point and gave them a painfest to remember. The Shovel Flag was lit up in the gloom and the pax took a moment to remember those who sacrificed. At the end of the post, The …
HOLD DEM’ BRICKS!!! Conditions: 68 degrees, 94% humidity 9 pax arrived at Turning Point this morning to face the gloom. Some in cars and some by foot as they were worried that Quest wouldn’t bring enough to get their money’s worth. Disclaimer and COP As of the writing of this Backblast, I realized that with …
10 Pax including 1 FNG posted at Turning Point for a Total Body Workout this morning. Good work men! Conditions 75 degrees with 87% Humidity Disclaimer & Prayer That Thang COP SSH – 15IC TTT – 15IC LBC’s – 15IC Arm Circles – 15IC both ways -Mosey to the Corner of the Track. Run …
We had 7 PAX roll into the clear skies at Turning Point this morning. Merkin had a special treat in store for the PAX as an impressive shooting star brightened the clear dark sky during our warm-up run around the school. In celebration of Wombat’s 18th birthday, we did lots of 18 counts. I should …
7 Pax posted for a Ranger led 300 merkin challenge. Mumble chatter was high throughout with a lot of “encouragment” to keep doing more merkins. Treadmill’s Bear Crawl was quite impressive and could outrun most bears. Great Work By ALL! YHC Apologizes for the extreme lateness of this backblast (Holiday Weekend started early????) The …
10 Pax ventured into the muggy gloom for YHC’s guest Q at Turning Point. Great work by all. Way to make a statement in the hot, thick mess. Treadmill had to actually wring out his shorts in addition to his shirt. BTW, they have guys who actually run to the AO from home and back… …
Written by CANDYSTRIPE 10 pax at Turning Point this AM for YHC Boot Camp VQ. Fooseball was the underlying theme with great effort from Tha PAX. proof that not all TP workouts involve repeated elevation changes. Mumble chatter was moderate today or was I just to gassed to hear it? Big Thanks to all the PAX that posted today …
Candystripe brings a pigskin and his Sack of Love to his VQRead More »
5 pax rolled into Turning Point in the gloom to get a leg heavy beatdown due to YHC having a bad shoulder. This time the mumblechatter was low while the pain increased… for some of the pax. Total distance ran was 2.6 miles that included several stops for ab work and squats. Special guest included our …
89 Pax posted at #Crypt for a light-on-the-legs convergence. Some came because #Crypt is home, others because it was a Lexington Convergence, still others because it was the 1st half of a double-down w/ the inaugural Stomp the Swamp 5k immediately following. All were toast by the end of the hour. Conditions: 80 & 80% …
6 pax at Turning Point this AM for a Brick laden workout to include a brick ladder and burpees with bricks. The pax was quiet, the workout was not. A great effort this AM from all six who braved what Turning Point had to offer. THE THANG Traveling COP Parking lot SSH x 20 IC …
What sucks more than burpees? Burpees with Bricks!Read More »
CONDITIONS: 75 degrees Is it possible?? An AO w/ no untimely sprinklers, no black pellets, no man eating weeds AND a Stairway of Pain (roughly 85 stairs)? F3 Lake Murray’s 1st new AO, name tbd, welcomed 29 PAX including 6 FNG’s to its inaugural beatdown. YHC is truly humbled to have this opportunity to witness …
9 Pax enjoyed a slight breeze as the VSF was planted in the #gloom @ Turning Point. Some things were known about this morning (1st posting since back-to-school, monthly PT test) while others were surprises (bear crawl ladder, plank-o-rama). Excellent work put in by all the Pax today. Turning Point is always a good place …
11 pax showed at Turning Point on Saturday to take the the VQ of the the normally quiet pax they call TDY. Little did they know, he could bring the noise and pain with a VQ workout to remember. Hills were present, bricks were plenty, and the pax was smoked when it was all through. …
The typically quiet TDY brings the noise at Turning PointRead More »
Turning Point hosted record attendance as 23 Pax posted for Round 4 of the #Kamikaze. Typically in the movies, the sequels don’t ever live up to the originals. However, Kamikaze IV proved to be bigger, badder, and better than the previous rounds. With the larger attendance, YHC took a Mud Run approach by breaking the pax into …
This is the first annual Stomp the Swamp 5K race to benefit the River Bluff High School Cross Country teams. River Bluff has been VERY generous in allowing F3 to use many of their facilities. Crypt, Graveyard, and Stride meet there during the week. Let’s say THANKS in a huge way! Since the announcement was …
11 pax arrived at Turning Point for a “sharing is caring” workout. The Thang: ssh x 20 lbc x 20 squat x 20 arm circle x 20 (10 forward/10 back) mosey to stairs and line up while the rest of pax does merkins, lead man runs up then down stairs, and to the back of …
1 pax rolled into Turning Point this AM with the anticipation of doing away with the virtual ShovelFlag that has been used for weeks and finally planting the “real deal” that was decked out in Battleship Gray as if it came straight from battle at the Midway atoll. YHC had the Q and seemed to be …
Turning Point displays the true definition of “You Against You”Read More »
A tweet went out about 10:58pm on Wednesday night warning the pax about posting at Turning Point on Thursday. 5 faithful pax either ignored or failed to see the tweet and posted to brave the DauntlessDiveBombers and everything else that YHC had to offer. The second F was strong with such a small group and …
11 faithful pax arrived at Turning Point anxiously awaiting the VQ of the pax member they call Merkin. The man runs to and from his AO each morning, so running was a given, but the pax had no idea that the man named for his detestation of merkins would bring a merkin filled thang! Took …
Merkin Mayhem Workout – And the man said he hated merkins!Read More »