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213 backblasts mention “CSPAN”
JUL 9, 2016
Ruck to The Yard
6 men started at 0530 with a 4 mile Ruck to the Yard -Trucker, Lil E, Ditch witch, Howitzer, Car Bomb, and I PS the Ruck home was not that bad... Disclaimer and quick discussion on F3 COP Warm Up with all my favorites…
THE BALLROOM · JUL 5, 2016
premature 44
I was asked to Q a moderate AO - The Ballroom - this past weekend since I wasn't in Raleigh. So I jumped on the opportunity and immediately started to brainstorm on what to do and should there be a theme? Coming back…
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…
JUN 2, 2016
I never get asked to Q Running Workouts
I rarely get asked to Q a running workout,so I always try and make them truly awful. Disclaimer Warmup Line up on goal line for #Michigan 10 100 yard dash 8 80 yard dash 4 40 yard dash 2 20 yard dash Rest 20 20 yard…
COLOSSEUM · JUN 2, 2016
Broken Pyramid with the MOB
It's not everyday you get to Q at another Region's AO (unless your name is CSPAN), so when you get a personal invite, you answer the call! I had the opportunity to post quite a few times last year when F3 Bluffton was…
MAY 20, 2016
Wise and Foolish Builders
What a great group of #HIM we had this chilly, soggy morning at Petra. 23 guys came out to push the rock this morning. Though we had hoped the rain would hold off, we were in no such luck. We all ended up soggy bottom…
SLOW BURN · MAY 6, 2016
Baxter Balconies
It never ceases to amaze YHC how, despite forecasts of rain during the workout hours, more often times than not the rain holds back for the workout. Such was the case this past Friday when SolidState asked that I Q "the…
COLOSSEUM · APR 5, 2016
How about a little Yoga beforehand?
For the first time in a few weeks YHC wasn't scheduled to be I RGH and post at The Forge and when Maximus asked for volunteers, I was honored to step up and get back to Qing. I know the reputation at this AO is to…
MAR 12, 2016
I think you should read @F3TheFort newsletter
Conditions were perfect and 59 degrees at launch 4 men from Seattle with us today, and good discussion on @F3Kirkland launch today Disclaimer Disclaimer that I still do not understand “moderate” and never have done much…
MAR 9, 2016
Run-n-Gun - Cake Boss stroll around the lake
9 PAX came to the VQ version of Run-n-Gun by Cake Boss. YHC has never posted to RnG and I thought I don't have the right to Q that gem, however I was on the list and my number was up, so I took it! It was my…
MAR 9, 2016
Coach CSPAN and Basketball Camp
Perfect Morning at Pantheon, 60 degrees clear and perfect Men gathered and watched Rock Thrill navigate a pitch black parking area, lots #chatter about my twitter posts in Latin…I at least got you talking…and no, it was…
MAR 5, 2016
11 for Pain at Reservation
Had a great time in the land of the clay. 11 men posted, 6 of which were hungry enough for extra credit OCR work Welcomed the faithful- disclaimed and off we went Pearls on a String: Seal jack, SSH, Merkins, Squats 7s…
SLOW BURN · MAR 4, 2016
How to ride Amtrak to Raleigh and Back
A little over a year ago, YHC took a job that required me to travel to/from Charlotte and Raleigh a couple days a week. Being in the Transportation Planning Consulting world and working with NCDOT Rail Division, there…
FEB 26, 2016
I thought this was a Kettle Bell workout?
Perfect morning clear and 34 degrees 4 strong men assembled Moved cars and men to JROTC area Disclaimer Warmup all in cadence x 10 reps (SSH, IW, WM, IW, Merkins, and MC) Conducted a test run of “Maltz Challenge”…
SNAKE PIT · FEB 22, 2016
Running with a Kettle Bell Thomahawk
Perfect morning clear and 42 degrees 6 strong men assembled Disclaimer Warmup Today was all about kettle bells and running, running had 2 forms, 40 yard sprints down and back or the ¼ mile loop the school buses use. We…
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…
BLOCK PARTY · FEB 9, 2016
#SB50 @Broncos Victory Parade = #F3BlockParty
Conditions were cold and dry and 32 degrees Disclaimer Sermon #1 (below) Warmup while DD got his shoes tied = SSH, SQTS, Seal Jacks, & IW x 10 all in cadence And we were off and running Quality #mumblechatter And a good…
SNAKE PIT · FEB 8, 2016
Tomahawk - Post SB50 recovery
So at about 2pm on Superbowl Sunday I get the reminder that I have the Q at Tomahawk. At first I was like, "Crap!".....but then I was like.....I'm going to be up all night anyway so why not just Q and have a blast…
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…
VARSITY · JAN 8, 2016
You did WHAT in 1988?
Conditions were balmy and 44 Kind of sat there awhile until 3 cars showed up at 0510 Disclaimer was disclaimed in detail, about today being “moderate” for @JoeDavisRun prep…it was really not that moderate… And we were…
JAN 6, 2016
I'm not a motivational speaker, but...
I started the disclaimer a little early so we could get after it in these freezing (24 degrees) temperatures. I let the Pax gathering know that I'm not a motivational speaker, but "It's a New Year"! This drew some…
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…
COLOSSEUM · JAN 5, 2016
Hey - Everyone Loves Bear Crawls!
10 strong men headed into the cold hard gloom this morning to get better - one bear crawl at a time. Needless to say - they were crowd pleasers. NMMS: Little baby jog to the "grass area" in front of the school for…