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82 backblasts mention “longshanks”
APR 4, 2018
Hump Day... Whatever... Pantheon 4/4
11 came to Pantheon ready to tell Hump Day to go pound sand. Too often, men look at Hump Day as the day that they check out and coast to the weekend. We aren't those kind of men, so we will push hard and make it count…
FEB 3, 2018
Deck of Death and the Deconstructed Burpee at the Deep
It was early, it was cold. I had told the guys throughout the week to bring their kids and we could enjoy an easier workout. But even I bailed with my two boys when I heard it was going to be 20 degrees. Seems like…
COLOSSEUM · NOV 28, 2017
A Return Home to the Colosseum
This morning was the ideal morning to make a return to the Colosseum to fulfill my opportunity to Q. What made it ideal? I woke up, the temps were cold, I wrote a Weinkie, I had a message to deliver and a few Pax showed…
COLOSSEUM · OCT 24, 2017
Light Pole Lane - a Colosseum BB for 10/24/17
Well... it was another day in paradise at The Colosseum. THANG: Mosey lap around the pickup loop in front of the school, then circle up at the end of "light pole lane". I don't know that I've ever heard anyone call it…
SLOW BURN · JUL 14, 2017
Only you can define Moderate and reflection from my 30's
After a 2 1/2 year Slowburn Q ban, YHC was honored to lead 24 #HIMS on a "Create you own Adventure" workout in the 80 degree 150% humidity gloom. After a brief discussion on the moderate and an even shorter disclaimer…
THE RANCH · JUL 13, 2017
Last Day in my 30's
Today marks YHC's last day in his 30's. So why not celebrate with a little BOP - 40th Birthday Edition. 12 posted not knowing what they were getting into even though Backdraft tried to tell YHC that the BOP was outlawed…
COLOSSEUM · MAY 16, 2017
DoraBLIMPS!!
20 at The Coliseum on a warm Tuesday morning. 1 FNG and 19 others had no idea what they were in for, only that a beatdown was promised. Disclaimer given and off we went. The THANG Mosey run around the elementary school…
SNAKE PIT · MAY 15, 2017
Almost had #SaveTheShanks at Tomahawk
Received a text from Chicken Wing yesterday afternon asking me if I was good to go for Tomahawk this week. I HAD NO FREAKIN IDEA!!! So Thank you to Chicken Wing for the reminder (shameless Plug for Site Q's - make sure…
RING OF FIRE · FEB 8, 2017
Do we have enough time to get to Pantheon?
YHC and Chicken Wing got a few miles in before the Main Event. As cars rolled, many were wondering who the Q was. Smiles left the faces of the PAX when YHC entered the middle of the circle and proclaimed that we had "5…
JAN 28, 2017
Burpees and Bear Crawls together...OH MY!!
3 Pre-ruckers and 1 Pre-runner headed to the Deep this morning to get a little extra credit in before the main event. 3 more joined in (including 1 FNG that Reborn EH'ed) after all the pre-fun. Standard FNG Disclaimer…
JAN 4, 2017
Rose Bowl hangover
YHC surprisingly woke up Wednesday morning after flying home from the Rose Bowl on the red eye the previous day energized to lead an always good group of PAX despite the heartbreaking lose by Penn State. During the game…
DEC 28, 2016
This is for my Homies - 2016 Edition
In just few days we will say goodbye to 2016. But before we do, one last chance for YHC to Q a workout and try to make each PAX better. 8 posted at The Pantheon, despite the knowledge of better options. Disclaimer given…
CLYDESDALES · DEC 28, 2016
Road running, trail running and rucking in the dark
15 of the PAX left from Starbucks in the gloom. We had a number of guys rucking with Spitz. Others braved the dark running the Baxter trail down towards New Grey Rock Road. Those of us road running took a trip towards…
CLYDESDALES · DEC 21, 2016
Fellowship Run around Starbucks
14 showed up at the Baxter Starbucks this cold morning to get their run on. I think 3-4 hit the trails (Clydestrails) with another 3-4 going with Anchorman on the moderate route. The rest did the following: Run up…
THE RANCH · DEC 8, 2016
We posted, did some stuff, and left
Perfect day for some stuff at The Ranch as 5 got out the Fartsack and came to get their daily beatdown in. Disclaimer given and it was time to go. The Thang Mosey lap with high knees, butt kicks, toy soldiers, and…
NOV 26, 2016
Rivalry Week presented by the GoodYear BLIMPS
Yes. The Saturday after Thanksgiving. When most college football teams play their rival. Clemson-South Carolina, Alabama-Auburn, Ohio State-Michigan, and the oldest of them all Wisconsin-Minnesota and the Battle for the…
VARSITY · NOV 25, 2016
Coupons at Varsity
I rolled into Varsity extra early this morning to make sure I setup my HIIT workout and that my digital weinke was ready to go. As the hour turns past 0500, finally one car rolled in. It was longshanks. Then, as I…
COLOSSEUM · NOV 22, 2016
Cards with the Romans
It was a privilege to be invited back to the Colosseum on this brisk Tuesday morning to lead 15 other men in what has become a painful favorite of mine. The Twitter-teasing began a day early and you have to be extremely…
NOV 16, 2016
Ask not for whom the Year tolls- It tolls for thee
The morning dawned chilly but clear as I approached Pantheon on the first anniversary of my intro to F3. Alas my "sponsors" Howitzer and Bing would not be present due to having moved (Howitzer) and injury (Bing). Fish…
NOV 12, 2016
The CHOICE is yours as a NoCo Brother Crosses State Lines!
Today, I was graciously welcomed with open arms and ears by my fellow brothers across state lines. I was bestowed with the honor to Q WEP today and admittedly, I was a touch nervous. Not for the workout itself, but what…
BLOCK PARTY · NOV 8, 2016
Election Day at Block Party
I was honored to be ask to Q at the revamped Block Party. This AO as the original, is THE PLACE to learn how to Q and sharpen your leadersip skills. It promotes the mission statement and the 5 core principles each week…
BLOCK PARTY · OCT 25, 2016
Easy as 1,2,3,4 ....times 10.
10 PAX appeared at WEP to enjoy the cooler weather with YHC on Q. Gave a brief disclaimer and a short message about how I plan (or don't plan my workouts). A few things we learned today. 1. As Q, It's not about you…
OCT 7, 2016
Hitting the Jackpot
3 PAX said a big "screw you" to the weather and posted at The Hive for some solid Kettlebell action. Weather - 60ish with a nice little drizzle. The Thang Mosey around the parking lot with some Butt kicks, high knees…
BLOCK PARTY · OCT 4, 2016
Q201 with a #BlockPartySermon
#BLUF = show up on-time, wear a watch, have a plan (weinke), lead, use your outdoor voice, show some energy, and understand the importance of a well run #COT Conditions were perfect, 68 degrees and clear #disclaimer…