backblasts
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82 backblasts mention “longshanks”
SEP 1, 2016
#Fast5 Training @ LO
11 Pax posted to this week's episode of Laces Out. And what an episode it was. This was my 2nd Q in 12 hours having Q'd Ruck n Gun the previous evening. To be honest I was a bit tired and a bit sore. But that all would…
COLOSSEUM · AUG 2, 2016
Burpees and People's Donkey Balls
29 PAX took the DRP from YHC this morning at the Colisseum. About 9 posted knowing that YHC was the Q and wanting a quality beatdown, the other 20 didn't know YHC was in charge. Some thought about making it to another…
JUL 9, 2016
Complain if you must, but do no NOT quit!!
14 PAX descended upon The Fort despite YHC being the Q today. Weather Conditions - hot and humid with 100% chance of PAIN. Board of Pain that is. FNG was present (thanks Bolt for the EH), so full disclaimer was given…
JUL 1, 2016
Math so simple even CSPAN can do it
7 Men brought their bell to The Hive and got a nice all around workout. Legal counsel (the Chaser) gave a nice full version of the disclaimer. The Thang Mosey lap around the parking lot then circle up for warmup of: 25…
CLYDESDALES · JUN 22, 2016
Not your Typical running backblast
Typical running backblast - route, names of PAX, mileage. Done This BackBlast -anything but that, mostly cuz a dog showed up. YHC was greeted this morning at Clydesdales by 20 other PAX and a FNG dog. A disclaimer was…
COLOSSEUM · MAY 24, 2016
Finding the Why Part 1
"The Why": for what reason or purpose do you act. What drives us and drives others? Inspire others by starting with "The Why". 31 studs took a wrong turn and ended up at GHMS. Gloom conditions were like Santini's hair…
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…
APR 22, 2016
The Hive - Keeping it at 5 and getting the First Dig!!
It was wet and Friday and the PAX was tired, but like a trusted dog and companion, 5 showed up at The Hive. YHC arrived a little early for some pre-beat down prep and was glad the rain held off. As the PAX got out of…
APR 2, 2016
A little bit of everything at The Reservation
On a slightly overcast Saturday morning, 14 Pax (including 1 FNG) descended upon the Reservation for a beatdown lead by YHC and mumblechatter lead by everyone else. Full disclaimer given with FNG present and off we…
BLOCK PARTY · MAR 29, 2016
Lucky Charms and Captain Crunch
Last minute Q accepted last night so YHC decided to make this one up as I go. 6 PAX arrived including Triple-7 from Area 51 and his FNG. Disclaimer given and off we went. THE THANG Mosey 3/4 lap around WEP with some…
MAR 26, 2016
You may know Jack Webb but do you know Jack Squat
It was put out on the twittermachine the day before that any PAX posting to The Fort this week would get a shot of Jack. 10 PAX stepped up to the plate and took the daily red pill with a chaser of Jack!! Noticed 1 FNG…
THE ARMORY · MAR 21, 2016
15 for Sweet 16 at the ARMory
Q. What do you do when you have to Q the Monday after running the Palmetto 200 as a 6 man team? A. Upper Body and Abs 15 F3 studs from the Fort descended upon the ARMory for somewhat of a beatdown and above par…
MAR 5, 2016
Alive at the Hive
My plan was to have a theme for March Madness and utilize "4 corners". This changed once I saw 4 light poles lined across the parking lot the night before. Four men posted with me to begin the summer prep work with a…
COLOSSEUM · FEB 16, 2016
It may have been wet, but at least it wasn't cold!!
As I sat in my truck at 5:10, I looked over at Pusher (still in his vehicle), and said "looks like your gonna be my partner today." Luckily CSPAN, Hasslehoff, and Crabcakes (a few minute late) rolled in as well avoiding…
FEB 12, 2016
Be AFRAID! at the HIVE
So, the PAX probably thought, hmm, Longshanks isn't on Q, so should be OK to post at the Hive. Oh, no, no no silly PAX. Geronimo has been spending HOURS and HOURS scouring Youtube for the most sadistic KB exercises that…
FEB 6, 2016
What True Love Looks Like
With the excitement at an all time high for the Panther's heading into the Super Bowl Sunday, I thought I would have a Panther themed workout designed for the Yard. A teaser was sent out on twitter the night before…
JAN 30, 2016
Bait and Switch...if they only knew!! #sorrynotsorry
21 of the Fort's finest descended upon WEP expecting a decent beatdown from Double D. Little did they know that Double D was in Texas and YHC was in charge. Some thought about leaving and wondering if they had enough…
JAN 29, 2016
KB top 10!
Longshanks sent out a tweet Thursday night that this would be a Seacrest Top 10 workout. YHC had other plans, so a quick audible was needed. After a little EC with Ginsu, the cars started rolling in. Only 5 of course…
DEC 8, 2015
Stronghold at The Fort
16 of Fort Mill's finest and 1 FNG who will call F3 Atlanta home escaped the Fart Sack for a FORT tour. It was a fullbody beatdown: MacGuyver opened the workout with lap around the AO and a strong COP warm up. The…
THE ARMORY · DEC 7, 2015
12 Days of Christmas at The Armory!
10 HIM showed up on this cold Monday morning to swing some bells...and run with them. Disclaimer...disclaimed. Mosey around the parking lot for a nice warm up lap and circle up. COP WM x 15 SSH x 30 IW x 15 Squat x 20…
NOV 19, 2015
Up and Down the Hill
10 strong ignored the threat of rain and converged at Walter Elisha Park. Some went for a run while the others stayed near the park and followed the Q. Here is what they did: The Thang: Light jog out of WEP, leave the…
OCT 22, 2015
The Hive Five singing some Love Songs!
FIVE at the HIVE!!! What a beautiful morning to be meeting in the high school parking lot and throwing some iron around with the boys. For some of us, when we think about our first Love it was in high school. Love is…
OCT 9, 2015
Show me the money!!!
5 PAX posted in the gloom to what promised to be more running than usual at The Hive. Fast5k training was planned, but the PAX called an audible right out of the gate. The Thang: Warmup Mosey around the parking lot…
SEP 25, 2015
The Hive: There was a Buzzing in the air this morning and it wasn't the Bees!!
7 of the bravest confirmed that rain does not bother them and lifting things up and pushing yourself to places unknown is not a fear of theirs. the buzzing was the rain hitting the house, car and my head in da gloom. It…