backblasts
Every workout’s write-up, newest first — straight from the Q’s backblast.
129 backblasts mention “Royale”
SEP 24, 2018
Six every 3 at Quagmire
Quick disclaimer, then to start, a volunteer PAX chose 3/6 out of 3/6, 4/8, 5/10. So, 6 burpees every 3 minutes, or the best the Q to do to maintain that throughout the workout. Then, it was: Mosey to Home Depot w/…
SEP 20, 2018
Making an IMPACT at Poopdeck
Another great morning in Lake Wylie. I got to the Poopdeck a little early to set up some cones, and still some of the PAX are already there stretching and yapping. By 5:15 we had 10 guys ready to roll out for the…
AUG 29, 2018
Live Right through your Concentrica
My goodness it was humid again. The day started at 74 degrees and just being outside for 1 minute you started to sweat. It was going to be a tough morning! 17 men gathered before the 5:15 start, I was happy to meet…
AUG 21, 2018
The Millennial
25 men showed up for the awesome Fire Ant ruck Q lead by NASA. If your wanted to hear about that, well you’re in the wrong place... YHC had the bootcamp Q. So I gave the full group the official disclaimer to all Then we…
AUG 14, 2018
Running in McDowell Park, watch out for Pumas!
Tuesday morning. 9 guys showed up. We went for a run in McDowell park across the street from Palisades Elementary. I told the guys to keep turning right. So we hit the 4 roads that travel down into the park. Ran back, a…
AUG 6, 2018
A Summer Reunion at Crow's Nest
Great way to start your week. 5:15 bootcamp with 95% humidity! We gathered up in the gloom and I was happy to see 10 guys join me for our Monday morning beat down. Two Ferns made his Crows Nest debut, Austin Powers…
MAY 29, 2018
BEYOND at Sea Legs with Royale
I was honored that Maximus would reach out to me to Q the roaming BEYOND workout. On a Tuesday choices were Golden Corral or Sea Legs for me, and with my new change in work schedule I needed the closest option, so our…
MAY 15, 2018
Sea Legs
We ran...we ran fast and farther than any other Sea Legs! 5.4 miles in 47 minutes. Great conversation with 4 of the 6 just completing the RuckOver event with Cadre Rad the Friday previous. My legs really started to…
MAY 8, 2018
Fast! Baby Laps!
What does that mean? First, shout out to Hauschka for the invite to Sea Legs. After attempting a route through Palisades for 20 minutes the day before, I decided on an oldie. Lets run in circles around the school real…
APR 26, 2018
What was Paula Abdul doing at the Poopdeck!?
There were 11 PAX including Adretti, who we lost to I.R. a couple months ago, at the Poopdeck on a nice Thursday morning. At 5:15 sharp I gave a quick dislamer we moseyed to the gravel-filled parking lot below where we…
APR 19, 2018
Tires, sledgehammers, dumbbells and ropes
I saw that Royale was on Q once again so I decided to step up and steal the Q from him, great opportunity to lead a group of 19 PAX that decided to get better. Jedi, Olaf and Cha-Ching went for a pre run unaware of the…
APR 14, 2018
Our 2 Year Celebration for F3 in Lake Wylie @ the Deep!
I was privileged to get the opportunity to lead (with Dark Helmet) the 1st workout at the Deep, and on this Celebration Day to get the opportunity to lead once again! We've seen a lot of new and consistent faces over…
APR 10, 2018
Too much work at Golden Corral
Here's what the bootcampers did after the ruckers took off with Wild Thing. Dynamic Warmup around parking lot Then COP 20 SSHs – 20 MNCs - 10 Slow Cotton Pickers – 10 WA Merkins – 20 Moun Climbers – Yoga – 15 Plank…
APR 2, 2018
Cinder Block Surprise at Crow's Nest
A beautiful morning for my first Q at the new Crow's Nest deep in Lake Wylie. It's also the closest AO to my house so I was able to set up the night before. I warned the attending PAX to bring gloves, but my P200…
MAR 19, 2018
A Feast for Crows
Great weather, great group of PAX, and an overall great morning. Excitement filled the air because it was the "official" launch of the "Crows Nest", Lake Wylie's newest AO. We had 7 boot-campers and 1 runner (Kenyan)…
FEB 6, 2018
Speed work @ Sea Legs
Many guys still working on P200 prep. I got the call to Q late on Monday night, figured I'd mix it up a little bit. Showed up on a cold morning about 33° but it didn't take long for us to warm up! Our goal is to get in…
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…
JAN 22, 2018
Quick Adjustments at Quagmire
It was a cooler morning than anticipated when YHC rolled into Quagmire to set up the day’s activities. As soon as I got there, I realized my original plan wouldn’t work because there were two semis parked in the middle…
JAN 16, 2018
Goruck Welcome Party prep at Golden Corral
14 HIM’s showed up at GC for a crash course on the welcome party portion of a Goruck challenge, or to remind themselves how much the welcome party sucks. We started with 12 HIM’s but stole Royale and Copyright from…
JAN 15, 2018
A Real Ball Buster at Quagmire
I was going to name this "Playing with NASA's Balls at Quagmire", but I won't go there.... GREAT morning! Chilly, crisp, with clear skies. NASA-Q loves starry mornings. Quite a few PAX showed up ready to give Monday the…
NOV 24, 2017
Black Friday BOGO & Coupon Specials
10 Pax (plus CSPAN for COT) posted to The Swamp to work off their Thanksgiving feast and take a trial run for Black Friday activities. All veterans this AM, including Alright Alright from F3/Dallas who was visiting…
OCT 25, 2017
Twisted Twister at Abyss
14 PAX (10 regulars + 3 runners + 1 FNG) assembled in the cold gloom of the Abyss for a mid-week jump start. A severely jumbled attempt at a disclaimer was made (followed by much mumble chatter regarding additional…
OCT 20, 2017
You don't have Control
Friday mornings are my favorite. Back at the place this whole F3 thang all began for me. The men started gathering, and by 5:14 it was a large group...but no one that wanted to ruck...so NASA got to join the…
SEP 28, 2017
Poopdeck Block Party
6 pax showed up for my VQ, no FNGs so a brief disclaimer was given, followed by a mosey around the parking lot. COP: Moroccan Night Clubs x 20 Imperial Walkers x 15 Windmills x 15 Merkins x 15 Mountain Climbers x 15…