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We ran a lot this morning.  I was clear on that plan in the pre-blast so was pretty pumped to see the regular Abyss crew was pretty much all there (no surprise really…the Abyss boys are always putting in work).  There were two surprises though as Plumb Bob made his first post at the Abyss (andContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast Wednesday 01-27-2021 – The Escalator @ The Abyss”

Get to the Abyss bright and early tomorrow and get ready to run. Bring a coupon for some work during running breaks. There will be running (just to be clear). Don’t forget the new start time 0515. Come getcha some.-Dauber

Every time I visit Vets it gets better and better. It really is awesome to workout around the monuments with your F3 brothers. When I have posted or Q’ed at Vets in the past it has usually been a core group of Vets regulars and a handful of GCA boys making the trip in. ThisContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast Friday 01-22-2021 – The Chopper @ Vets”

If you have ever been to one of my Qs, you know what to expect at the Vets on Friday. Fast-paced, bunch of running, maybe some burpees, witty commentary, etc. No coupons needed. SYITG-Dauber

It was another record breaking morning at the Abyss. We didn’t eclipse the 33 PAX record set last Friday at Backflop’s Q, but we did shatter two other records. More on that later.  It was a bit dicey (i.e. icy) this morning and when I arrived Mr Hat, Uncle Sam and Jolly Rancher were alreadyContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast Monday 01-18-2021 – The Motivator @ The Abyss”

Get out to the Abyss Monday morning for an MLK Day themed beatdown. No coupons. Full body workout with interval running. “Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle.” (MLK Jr.) SYITG-Dauber

I had a blast this morning at the Mutt. This was my first Mutt Q and I gotta be honest I was a little nervous based on the conflicting information I was provided in advance by some Mutt regulars. However, I think all will agree it was a perfectly executed Q with perhaps a fewContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast Wednesday 01-13-2021 – The Blender @ The Mutt”

I am not certain if I was actually invited (pretty sure I wasn’t), but somehow I am on the calendar and I am jacked up for my first Q at The Mutt tomorrow. We are gonna cover some ground and it will be a high tempo workout…likely will mix in a few burpees and alsoContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast Wednesday 01-13-2021 – The Blender @ The Mutt”

Slack was extraordinarily active last night as PAX from all over F3 Louisville threw out options for pre-Fog workouts…Rucks, Murphs, Ruck PTs, leisurely walks, etc.  It seemed everyone wanted to be a Posh on Saturday morning, but I wasn’t sure if anyone actually wanted to be at the Fog workout.  I arrived a little early and saw aContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast Saturday 01-02-2021 – The Fog @ Poshland”

Posh is gonna be poppin’ on Saturday morning 0700. If you slept in this morning instead of posting, The Fog is a perfect chance to get your F3 year started right. If you posted this morning…well…still come out tomorrow. Full body workout, high tempo, some running, no coupons, wear gloves. SYITG.-Dauber

So I made this stupid bet with Tidwell last week on the St X – Trinity game…If Trinity wins, I wear a Trinity shirt for a workout and if X wins Tidwell wears a St X shirt. Of course I knew it was a stupid bet, but Tidwell is the man and I was notContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast Friday 12/18/2020 – Wisteria didn’t suck all that much @ Pleasantville”

I love Qing Pleasantville. It’s one of my favorite AOs. Weather is going to be perfect there like it always is. Friday’s are the best workouts. I love seeing my boys ITG. Well…with all of that said…I am NOT looking forward to tomorrow. It is gonna suck. Come out to Pleasantville and find out why.ContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast Friday 12/18/2020 – Wisteria is gonna suck @ Pleasantville”

Over 50 HIMs donated $3,770…providing Blessings in a Backpack to 29 kids for a full school year!Pelican told me I could write as much as I want in this back blast and since he is the assistant to the regional ComzQ, I believe he has that authority.  I am going to try to be concise, butContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – “County Fair” Blessings in a Backpack for Engelhard Elementary”

Ok…So Violet asked me to Ghost Q the ToG back in October and I put together a candy-themed Halloween workout that I was pretty proud of. 2020 sucks so of course I had to back out on the Ghost Q, but Violet forgave me and got me back on the calendar for today. Like IContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast Thursday 12/03/2020 – Temple of Gloom @ The O”

I originally had the Ghost Q for ToG but ended up having to miss it. So I got back on the schedule for tomorrow and we are gonna re-live Halloween week with the exact workout I had planned (except you already know I am Qing I guess). We will definitely be running around the OContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast Thursday 12/03/2020 – Temple of Gloom @ The O”

Everything is fine here. Pay no attention to the fire over there in the dumpster.  I’ll start by saying the workout itself actually went pretty smooth this morning. However, the prep and post workout was not my best work. I had a workout somewhat in mind for the Loco @ The County when Crockpot originallyContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast Tuesday 11/24/2020 – Loco @ Pleasantville (NOT The County or The Station)”

We gonna get LOCO at Pleasantville on Tuesday. This workout will blow your mind and challenge your physical AND mental / mathematical toughness. No coupons, wear gloves and come getcha some. SYITG. (remember this workout is at PLEASANTVILLE!) – Dauber

The Abyss was dark as usual, but the sky was clear, stars were bright, temperature was unseasonably warm, and PAX were ready to get after it this morning.  The Abyss regulars even commented on Flip Flop’s uncharacteristic early arrival (~30 seconds before 0530).  PAX:  Holy Roller (R), F Stop, Uncle Sam (R), Colonel Klink, Focker, Mr.ContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast Monday 11/09/2020 – The Motivator @ The Abyss”

Lace ‘em up tight and get to the Abyss Monday at 0530. You could not draw up a better November morning, but we will get moving and stay moving like it’s 10 degrees. Get ready to make some left turns and lots of reps. No coupon. Wear gloves. Syitg.

I love Qing the Boondocks…it is simply the best.  There is literally always something weird or random on a Tuesday in the gloom at the Boondocks.  This morning I had a relatively straightforward workout planned with an accompanying playlist of some up-tempo 80’s rock.  Well…then COP happened.PAX:  Holy Roller (R), Launchpad (R), Brown Tail (R), WILDflower,ContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast Tuesday 11/03/2020 – The Planetarium @ The Boondock”

The clocks are turned back but stars will still be the brightest at The Boondocks. We will stay plenty warm and keep moving. Some Interval running. No coupons needed. Come getcha some.SYITG

What’s a “FastRope Heavy”? Join Focker at The Foundry Wednesday at 0530 to find out. Come ready to work. A ruck is preferred, but a coupon will do. Gloves are highly recommended.SYITG

I was definitely looking forward to Q school this morning as it was a built in excuse for me to talk even more than usual.  This might shock some of you, but I very much enjoy the sound of my own voice and I feel like I have important things to say most of theContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast Wednesday 10/07/2020 – The Foundry Heavy Q School @ The County”

Join me at The County tomorrow at 0530 for some Heavy learnin’ at The Foundry Q School. I guarantee you will learn something new…GUARANTEE. Bring a coupon or ruck. Wear gloves. No running (that’s lesson #1 of a Heavy Q). -Dauber

The Station was poppin’ this morning….no doubt about it.  Great mumblechatter, great energy, great music, everyone had a great time.  Just like a Pelican Q (except the opposite).  We got off to a fast start even before 0530 with Moab and Seal Pup arriving for their combined 173rd workout since their first post on Saturday.  SquidContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast Thursday 09/17/2020 – Inferno @ The Station”

No surprises at The Station tomorrow.  If you have ever been to one of my Qs, you know what to expect…we will move around the Station grounds quite a bit (i.e. running & such) and keep the heart rate high.  No coupons.  SYITG – Dauber

I’m gonna keep this back blast short (kinda) and sweet.  Certainly not the norm for me, but I think I can sum this one up more succinctly than my usual ramblings.  This morning was about stepping out of your comfort zone and being rewarded for it. I generally post at The County or the GTAContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast Monday 09-07-2020 – The Incubator @ The South Posh”

Come out to South Posh Monday morning at 0530 to celebrate Labor Day and tell me all about your Derby day bets that were awesome and somehow the jockey screwed you over (I’d also love to hear about your fantasy football draft strategy). Bring a coupon.-Dauber

If you know anything about Pelican and me, you know that we pretty much always see eye-to-eye. We both love the Cats and hate the Cards. We are both “Team Who Dey” and despise the steel curtain. Neither of us like to talk smack or bet on races, but we love the Derby so whyContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast Saturday 09-05-2020 – Pelican / Dauber Derby Day Co-Q @ The County”

It was just one of those mornings.  I needed a rest day, but I had the Q so I dragged myself out of bed and out the door.  After the rain soaked workout yesterday, my shoes were still drenched…so as I slid on my shoes there was a distinctive squishing sound and my socks were soaked. ContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast Thursday 09-03-2020 – “One of those mornings” at The County”