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1,346 backblasts mention “40”
ALCATRAZ · JAN 23, 2016
Alcatraz Never Closes
The whole city was shut down and Tweets were flying in about closed AOs. But 4 Men know the feeling called "Fartsacker’s Guilt", so they made a decision to post against wise judgement. But honestly, we’re men so our…
JAN 16, 2016
We passed on playing in the mud... at WEP.
0640. Dark. Cold. Solo in the parking lot... 0650. Dark. Cold. High Life shows up to stand with me in the cold. And the dark. 0655. Finally, some more PAX show to play in the cold. And the dark. 0700. Time to disclaim…
THE BALLROOM · JAN 12, 2016
Some old School, EVEN better new skool
10 PAX made the better choice on this cold morning to post at the Ballroom instead of some slacker lawyers AO (doesn't he know that Truckers run over Lawyers??). I was expecting a larger crowd since most of the PAX…
THE ARMORY · JAN 11, 2016
Return of Pyramid of Pain @F3TheArmory
Conditions were clear and cold….27 degrees... Disclaimer was disclaimed in detail… THANG: Long looping warmup randomly around FHC FM parking lot and campus with frequent stops for IC warmup exercises until I got warmed…
JAN 5, 2016
Welcome back, Old Man Winter
11 PAX rolled out of their warm cars to work out in the cold this glorious Tuesday morning at Eagles Nest. The Thang Mosey to the Fountain for the Warm Up - 25 SSHs in cadence - 25 Imperial Walkers in cadence - 40 MNCs…
THE BALLROOM · JAN 5, 2016
8 B.L.I.M.P.S Stations and a Sleeping Truck Driver
"Hard core" would be how I described the PAX that posted to The Ballroom this very cold morning of 25 degrees. No complaints by anyone. Not sure that YHC would have posted if not for being on Q. Knowing that it would be…
JAN 4, 2016
What are the point of those red balls anyway?
Pulled into the parking lot and there where cars with the lights on but no one was willing to get out and stand around. After quick disclaimer and giving a quick outline of what was coming we were off. Stopped just…
BLOCK PARTY · DEC 29, 2015
Rain, Rain, go Away
At 5:10 at WEP, YHC was the only one at the park, and I was beginning to think this was going to be a solo beatdown. Lucky for me Javert rolled in at 5:11 to join in on the rainy suckfest. Disclaimer was given an off we…
DEC 24, 2015
12 Days of Fitness
'Twas the morning before Christmas, and all through ManU, all 17 PAX were sweating, including the Q. Warm Up - Run around the lot from Moe's to Panera to Dicks then the fountain - 20 SSH - 20 IW - 15 Windmill The Thang…
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…
COLOSSEUM · DEC 8, 2015
#Mumblechatter 101 @F3Colosseum
8 men assembled at #Colosseum Weather was a crisp and dark 40 degrees Lots of #Chatter before launch Sir Topham was the only one interested in extra credit, and I assumed ran to AO and ran home #TrainingforAsheville…
DEC 7, 2015
Pearl Harbor Revisited
Today, 74 years ago, 2403 Americans lost their lives in a surprise attack at Pearl Harbor. We only had 8 pax post to start the week off, but we worked hard and tried our best to honor America's service men and women…
SLOW BURN · NOV 27, 2015
Moderate Work Out, Not So Moderate Chatter
Six men got out of the sack to work off the extra helping of turkey and fixins'. They receive plenty of mumble chatter in return! The Thang: Mosey to the side of Lowe's to avoid black Friday shoppers (surprisingly there…
NOV 14, 2015
The Yard - Thankfulness is next to PAIN!!!
YHC was sitting in the car thinking to myself.....moderate....moderate....moderate, while I kept looking up to see if anyone was going to actually show up. I thought, well if I'm solo I can go as hard as I want....Bring…
THE RANCH · NOV 12, 2015
Galloping around the Ranch
Eleven Cowboys saddled up for a some fun galloping around the Ranch. We began with a nice Canter around the race track ending in the rain soaked infield. Circle up- SSHx10 We decided that we did not want to have a…
NOV 11, 2015
Speed Racer Dan goes to 11
YHC rolled into Pantheon at 0500 with the usual crew running laps. I see you Axl and Houska! A few were noticeably absent! So I planted the shovel flag, jumped in and got a few laps with the guys. Call it a little warm…
SLOW BURN · NOV 6, 2015
"Better Run through the Jungle"- CCR
I pulled in to Chik-Fil-a at 5 after 5. I was worried by the empty lot, but I was excited that the rain had finally stopped. Next thing I knew the PAX began to shuffle in. One FNG was present (Welcome Inferno), the…
BLOCK PARTY · NOV 3, 2015
Election Day Beat Down
7 men met on a warm, but wet morning to get stronger at the Block Party. Here is what they did: The Thang: Mosey out of Walter Elisha Park and make the short jog to the Springs parking lot for COP: All in Cadence: SSH x…
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…
BLOCK PARTY · OCT 27, 2015
Is it Saturday?
8 Pax (including the Q) showed up for a wet pavement (NO GRASS) workout! Anchorman kept saying, "Is it Saturday?" Or something like that.....and took it as a compliment! The Thing: -Mosey to Springs semi-circular loop…
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…
SNAKE PIT · OCT 19, 2015
Warming up Frozen Bells
With five faithful men showing up to kickstart their week, a lot of mumble chatter around the cold temps and having to bring out the winter gear. Glad to see Seventh Heaven back out for his 2nd visit and with the time…
THE RANCH · OCT 15, 2015
Good to be back at the Ranch!
18 Brave #HIM took to the Ranch on this beautiful morning. There were no FNG’s present and a short disclaimer was provided. Mosey to large Soccer Field for Warm-up: 51 SSH IC 25 IW IC 20 WM IC 15 MC IC The Thang: Next a…
RING OF FIRE · OCT 14, 2015
Get out of the Boat and Out of Your Comfort Zone!!!
28 Pax showed up this cool morning for YHC led workout. With one week left in the forties there was a lot of work around the number forty. Early comments were thrown that several showed today, expecially the over 45…