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75 backblasts mention “Cornhole”
JUL 29, 2016
Lt. Danger makes a stop at the Swamp!
Another fine day at the Swamp. Hot and humid, but the PAX started gathering and stretching before 5:15am. We took a count of the ruckers splitting away from our bootcamp group. Looked like 12 coming with me and 3…
JUL 25, 2016
Cured the Mondays @ Quagmire 7/25/2016
I jumped at the chance to Q at Quagmire when Cornhole asked. Love this AO and really enjoy the mumblechatter the Pax provide. 10 HIMS showed up early ready to rock and Vinny came in on two wheels right on time (Are you…
JUL 1, 2016
Are you Army Strong?
22 HIMs showed up to The Swamp today ready to work. And work is what we did. I need to thank Cobra Kai and WWL for the idea. They reached out to me early in the week to see if I wanted to join them on the APFT…
JUN 14, 2016
Enough with the Merkins Already...
Tuesday morning, 2nd Q in a row. I haven't had the opportunity to Q in a month and now they come back to back. I couldn't be more excited! I got to Golden Corral 15 minutes early, dropped my coupons and planted my Flag…
JUN 13, 2016
More Humility, less Ego, then add Merkins!
We gathered bright an early at the Quagmire on this Monday morning ready to put in some work. By 5:15am we had 10 PAX ready to role with YHC and 5 ruckers taking off with Trucker. Disclaimer and a quick piece on…
BLOCK PARTY · MAY 24, 2016
1 is Too Many but 22 is a Problem!
5 men brought it for the #22Kill awareness campaign All exercises consisted of 22 reps. Warm Up 22 Merkins Mosey - Mtn Climbers Hi Knees - Peter Parkers Butt Kickers - Parker Peters Toy Soldiers - Plank Jacks COP SSH …
RING OF FIRE · MAY 11, 2016
This ones for Sweet Tooth and Olive
As most of you know, Our Brother from F3 Isotope lost his precious 8 year old daughter (F3 2.0 Sweet Tooth) last week. Many of us wanted to get up to Man Maker Monday but couldn't logistically (45 minute-1 hour drive…
MAR 11, 2016
Shopping Spree at the Swamp
The great weather brought 17 strong men out for the split workout (Bootcamp/Ruck). It was good to see Wapner again after a tough workout at GC earlier in the week. He plans to post at Riverwalk and maybe Alcatraz…
FEB 26, 2016
Mor "Ruck" an Night Club at the Swamp
The Swamp has become a popular place lately. There are two workout options (Bootcamp, Rucking) available. It is always interesting watching the PAX prepare for the ruck workout. Not sure what is in the pack: Books…
BLOCK PARTY · JAN 26, 2016
Super Bowl Bound Cone Repeats
Quick disclaimer and a brief explanation about how today's beat down will progress and use of cones. The Thang: Easy mosey up the hill to beginning of parking lot. No cones in sight. Warm Up 25 SSH 20 IW 20 Windmills 20…
JAN 18, 2016
Back to Basics
Didnt much advertise that it was my Quagmire #VQ, but nonetheless a dirty dozen, including an FNG that qualfies as triple-hate material, posted for a classic beatdown on the holiday celebrating the work of Dr. Martin…
JAN 11, 2016
Quagmire - Following Instruction Manual and Preparing for the Beach!!
The PAX arrives at the AO and it was cool but it was dry and perfect for a strength workout. Bart showed up and he and I go back years. Have not seen each other in a long time and then ran into each other at the 12/26…
DEC 14, 2015
"Cry 'Havoc!', and let slip the dogs of war".
Balmy 70 degree temperatures greater the PAX at the Quagmire this morning. I was disappointed, that I didn't get to try out my sweet new F3 beanie. I guess I'll be saving it for the Yeti. Six HIM + yours truly decided…
NOV 2, 2015
Freed to Lead, on a Monsoon Monday!
On a rainy Monday morning in the gloom, on my way to the Rivergate Quagmire I was driving very carefully due to my special cargo in the van...one mistake and I'd have some deadly projectiles looking to take me out! I…
OCT 30, 2015
TGIF
12 Strong for some Friday fun and thankfullness! 10 Merkins at starting point Mosey to TGIF parking lot and circle up for 15 minute COP 50 SSH 50 Mountain Climbers 25 Squats with Calf raise 25 Peter parker 25 Parker…
OCT 27, 2015
Q-less Golden Corral
8 pax gathered in a misty fall #gloom- perfect weather for a buffet o' pain at the Golden Corral. With no Q in sight Jekyll takes the conch first but soon followed by the likes of LEGOLAND, Cornhole and 8 minutes of…
OCT 26, 2015
Quagmire is an awesome Monday spot for Pain
6 #HIM converged at #Quagmire during a beautiful Gloom. No FNG’s, so quick Disclaimer and off we went. Warm-up- Mosey to Home Depot Lot All exercises “In Cadence” SSH X50 IW X 20 Mount Climbers X 20 6 “ Thang Mosey to…
OCT 7, 2015
Triple Nickel
Replace "have to: for "get to". These are the words that began our work out. Stemming from the gratitude I feel for our brotherhood and those that have offered support in the flood affected areas. Its a constant…
SEP 21, 2015
Breaking necks and cashing checks
9 Strong men braved the gloom to meet up in this Mecca of shopping known as Rivergate. Unfortunately, none of the stores appeared to be open so we decided to workout instead. YHC got nervous when CSPAN rolled in as this…
AUG 21, 2015
Is this a hockey practice at #F3TheSwamp?
Disclaimer (statement witnessed by many…2 FNG =Kenny Rogers & Robin Hood both EH by #PICKSIX #T-Claps & #WELLDONE! #COWORKERS) Appreciate Cable Guy inviting me to Q…it was great to meet all the new guys and this AO had…
SLOW BURN · MAY 15, 2015
Slow Burn with Bucket-O-Pain
Another pleasant morning at the Chic-Fil-A near Baxter, and 31 men chose to finish the work-week off with a moderately intense workout that hopefully was somewhat educational for the newer pax. The Thang Mosey to the…
FEB 10, 2015
The 4 Corners of Persevering through F.A.T.P.A.N.T.S.
15 pax gathered at Golden Corral for lessons in perseverance (White Lightning & Free Bird somehow unlatched the barn door & took off on a soggy 5 miler for some P200 training). The first lesson coming from the late…
DEC 30, 2014
99 bottles of.......
2014 is coming to an end, can't believe it. So YHC decided to Q and not be the fourth Q in a row who failed to show up at Golden Corral :) YHC original idea was pushed back when Cornhole brought up a great idea while at…
SLOW BURN · NOV 14, 2014
Q called off the bench for Slowburn
As always, it is a privilege to come off the bench and substitute at our moderate workout AO - Slowburn. With just less than 24-hrs notice, YHC had to quickly think what to do. The whole weinke was made up as we went as…