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The snow was falling against a quiet backdrop this morning at Bayside. I was thinking about the meaning of life until I realized it was 5:55 and nobody had shown up yet. I have never had a solo workout that I could recall but the realization that it could happen was starting to sink in.Continue reading “BackBlast: Bayside BO 1/16/21”

PAX: Banana Bread (Q) Charolais (R) Shuttlecock (R) Birdie Firing Pin (2.0) Slugger (2.0) Grandpa Bear F Stop Nan Moore Squid Moseyed to the front courtyard for COP: SSH (IC) x 20 Abe Vigodas (IC) x15 — I tried to make these toy soldiers about 3 times before I finally got them right Grass GrabbersContinue reading “1/9/21 Bayside BO: Banana Bread Q”

It was a great morning to be out at Bayside. I hadn’t lead a workout in a couple of weeks so I was glad to get back at it. The temps were a little low but we warmed up really quick. PAX: Banana Bread (Q) Air Supply Grandpa Bear & Pooh Bear(2.0) Charolais (R) WeContinue reading “Back Blast: The Max 11/14/20”

It will be a beautiful crisp morning at Bayside. I will make sure to get your juices flowing. Work = force x distance…if you start and end in the same spot, do you get any work done? Find out tomorrow at Bayside! when: 0600 where: Martha Layne Collins High School -BB

Come one, Come all to the Big Kapowski tomorrow! The weather will be perfect. We will start with 1st, move to 100, and finish with a Charlie. It will be a full body beat down that will make you happy to be alive! when: 0530 where: Martha Layne Collins Football field Bring a coupon! -BB

The air was a touch crisp and the skies were perfectly clear for a great morning to get better start Bayside. Let’s get to the details: Pax: Banana Bread (Q) Birdie Firing Pin (2.0) Slugger (2.0) Grandpa Bear We started with a long slow mosey and then COP: SSH x20 (IC) Grass grabbers x10 (IC)Continue reading “Backblast: Bayside BO 9/8”

You learn the most in life when you are pushing up hill. I don’t know if we will learn anything tomorrow but there will be hills. We will get a full body beat down in the gloom. The weather will be perfect. The workout will be hard! Can’t wait….SYITG When: 0530 Where: Martha Layne CollinsContinue reading “Pre-Blast Bayside BO 9/8”

It has been a while since yours truly has had a chance to Q. I’ve missed being in the gloom with my boys and can’t wait for tomorrow. It’s going to be a full body beatdown. We’re gonna see how much we’ve got in the tank! SYITG!!! -Banana Bread

Iron sharpens iron tomorrow at Bayside. Wear gloves and be prepared for a full body beatdown. 5:45 Devotion 6:00 Workout Where: Martha Layne Collins High School — Banana Bread

It was a perfect February morning for a return to the gloom after a short hiatus. 5 HIMs indulged me for my return Q that was simple and taxing. Here are the details: Pax: Banana Bread (Q) Fanny Pack (R) Birdie Squid Slide Rule Schotzie A quick mosey around the parking lot with some sideContinue reading “BackBlast: Bayside BO 2/26/20”

It was a misty and cold morning at Bayside. The attendance was low but Charolais and I got after it anyway. This was a perfect example of what F3 is about. If it wasn’t for this group then there is no way I’d be out on a morning like this pushing myself to get better.Continue reading “BackBlast: The Max 1/5/20”

It’s a new year at Bayside but that doesn’t change anything. We will still be getting after it with some true HIMs tomorrow. Tomorrow will be a full body beat down that will be heavy on cardio. Come see about it! SYITG 0600 -BB

As expected, it was cool and rainy. Also as expected, the Bayside PAX really pushed through the elements to give it all they had at the workout. I haven’t Q’d in a little while and couple that with trying some new things made for a few awkward moments along the way. Push all of thatContinue reading “BackBlast: The Max 12/14”

It will be a crisp morning with showers likely. I know this won’t stop the PAX at Bayside from coming out and putting in work. We will be doing an upper body heavy workout with the aid of coupons. Come prepared to sweat and work hard! -BB

Banana Bread is back on the Q after a long hiatus. We will get wet and work really hard. The focus will be whole body with the use of coupons. The goal will be for me not to spill merlot…..I will probably spill Merlot. SYITG! – BB

It was a warm one at Bayside this morning. Several of the PAX, including yours truly, are gearing up for the Tough Mudder in Nashville next weekend. To that end, we really worked on our stamina today. The PAX hung in there and pushed through til the end. I always enjoy working hard with theseContinue reading “BackBlast: The Max 9/28”

Tomorrow will be a interval training type workout. There will be constant movement and we will hit all the muscle groups. SYITG! Workout:0600 Pre run:0530 -BB

It was a great morning in the gloom. Shuttlecock and I got in a good 2 mile pre run to get things kicked off. Charolais and Squid joined us for the workout. PAX: Banana Bread (Q) Shuttlecock (R) Charolais (R) Squid COP: SSH (IC) x25 Heel stretch Abe Vigodas (IC) x11 Plank stretching Jack Webb:Continue reading “The Max 9/14: Backblast”

The start of college football season is always an exciting time. I love the anticipation when waking up on Saturday mornings as you wait for the game that day. However, there is a lot of hard work and preparation that goes into getting ready for that day. The boys of Bayside got a taste ofContinue reading “Back Blast: The Max 8/31”

Our boy fanny Pack has been pushing the pax to get out early for some pre workout running. I know I need to do it and so I finally decided to make it happen. I showed up to find a new HIM, Digiorno, waiting to get in on the action. Glaucoma rolled in at theContinue reading “Back Blast: The Max 8/10”

Come out to Bayside to put a bow on a successful Q week. The workout will be varied, continuous, and intense! We will work on all muscle groups. SYITG!!! -Banana Bread

Leading an F3 workout is always a fun endeavor. When you are leading a group of HIMs like we have at Bayside they make it very easy. Today was no different. The pax were ready to give it all they had and it created a great environment in the gloom. There was no doubt thatContinue reading “Bayside BO BackBlast 7/30”

Hello friends…if you’re looking for a coupon heavy workout, then have I got a deal for you! Meet me at Martha Layne Collins High School, aka Bayside, at 0530. I’ll throw in some cardio at no additional charge. SYITG!!! – Banana Bread

A perfect morning was provided and the Bayside HIMs took full advantage. This has been one of those weeks where I’ve just felt stressed and frustrated with all that has gone on. Busy work schedule, sick kids, sick wife, etc, etc. This Q was a great opportunity for me to work some of that outContinue reading “BackBlast: The Big Kapowski 6/20”

It’s probably going to be wet. It’s probably going to be muggy. It’s definitely going to be tough. SYITG! -BB

The great thing about F3 is that you can find great ideas for workouts all over the place. This will be a face melter for sure. Bring your gloves and SYITG. #COUPONTUESDAY – Banana Bread

I had the pleasure of leading the workout on my birthday. I turned 33 and I feel like I’m in the best shape of my life. I have F3 and my fellow Bayside brothers who push me each week to thank. This morning was no different; as I had several HIMs giving it everything theyContinue reading “BB: 5/14 Bayside BO”

I turn 33 tomorrow. Let’s celebrate with a thorough beatdown. #couponTuesday -BB

It was a great morning for a Bayside beatdown. The weather was perfect. The count was a little light but it didn’t stop us from getting after it. PAX: Banana Bread (Q) Fanny Pack (R) Birdie Schotzie After the disclaimer we had a quick mosey to the COP: Side Straddle Hops (IC) x25 Abe VigodasContinue reading “Back Blast: The Big Kapowski 5/2”

The weather is questionable but the workout will leave no doubts. Bring your gloves and be ready to get to work! SYITG! -BB