Author Archives: BigBird

T-Claps to Mr. Party Pants (Steve-O) for getting this thing going. Found it, announced it, created a channel, got boys to sign up, created an epic design for shirts, had them ordered (Swag’s the man!) and kept us in constant communication until go time. Stellar work Steve-O (and others that hand in making this happen.)ContinueContinue reading “8.24.24 Go Ruck (F3 Louisville) 2024 City Ruck – From a Bird’s eye view”

The Pre Blast promised a run heavy Q. Knowing how your Bird is a fan of getting out for modest little jogs and in combination with the fact that the Sandlot challenge is winding down with many miles yet to be tackled, I was worried a bit about attendance. But I shouldn’t have been becauseContinueContinue reading “8/17/24 Back Blast: The Nest @ The County – BigBird Q”

Calling you out to show up! If you make it out to The County tomorrow, not only will you earn your weekend but you can log some running miles and enjoy some of the finest mumble chatter and fellowship this side of the Bluegrass. This will be run heavy but we’ll be making stops forContinueContinue reading “8.17.24 PreBlast: The Nest @ The County – BigBird Q”

I went 2 for 3 on my Pre Blast from last night. 1) There was no Phish. 2) He is always Merlot hunting and after hearing about the burpee, Husky Manmaker extravaganza, Huggies made a smart move not listening to his alarm clock on Thursday morning. What I was wrong about was that Jewel DIDContinueContinue reading “8.2.24 Back Blast: The Baptizer @ The Garden”

I’m betting on three things: 1) No Phish was played at Jewel’s beatdown today. 2) He was too focused on hunting for Merlot than to include a solid jam band playlist in his Q. And 3) No way is he showing up at his home AO for back to back posts. Welp, for those thatContinueContinue reading “8.2.24 Pre Blast: The Baptizer @ The Garden – BigBird Q”

I receive a rare call from Pelican yesterday evening at about 5:30. He directly leads in with, “I have some unsolicited advice for you.” In my head, I immediately used an expletive thinking, what now?? It ended up not being as bad as his comment led me to believe it might have been. He thenContinueContinue reading “8.1.24 Back Blast: The Moonshiner @ The Boondocks”

Take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the crowd! Buy some peanuts and cracker jacks, I don’t care if I ever come back!! (That part’s false) For its root! Root, root for my homies! If we don’t win it’s shame!! (That part’s false too…we’ll all be winners tomorrow!) For it’s 1, 2,ContinueContinue reading “The Moonshiner @ The Boondocks: Pre-Blast – BigBird Q”

It was to be a big day at The Stable and I knew I had to be on my “A” game. Success is never guaranteed but one way to make sure my brain was out of the early morning fog and my body was prepared to deliver was to get out for a pre runContinueContinue reading “7.11.24 The Bridle @ The Stable Back Blast”

They say laughter is good for the soul. Well, we’ll have a good ole time while we look to obtain gooder for the day. No coupons, a little running and bring your curiosity to see what it’s all about! SYITG!!

Temperature: 77 degrees, thick and soupy. Atmosphere: A light fog in the air, likely due to the evening before festivities. Gearlander: Brooks Ghost runners, patriotic stars and stripes Stance socks, red Champion shorts, 2022 Convergence Q “It Pays to be a Winner” tank and a Velcro hat with an American Flag patch as the cherryContinueContinue reading “7.5.2024 Back Blast: The Chopper @ Veterans Memorial”

Pretty low key 4th of July for your Bird. Some plans fell through, the early day weather didn’t cooperate and our 4 yr old golden retriever asked us to stay home cuz…hims gets scared! Good news is, I get to celebrate the 5th of July with my boys! We’ll work off the food and drinkContinueContinue reading “The 5th of July @ Vets: PreBlast – BigBird Q”

There’s been a lot of talk lately about beach bods and tank tops. Well, what better way to prepare for summer and ensuing vacations than to get around at The Patriot for an hour on a Saturday! We’ll be using heartbreak hill to work on our posterior chain. We’ll be partnering up for some goodContinueContinue reading “6.15.24: The Avenger @ The Patriot Pre Blast – BigBird Q”

Out of the darkness and into The Gloom! Reason number 62 why I love our group: 0525 is no indication of the PAX that will be in attendance that decided to smash the alarm clock, lace up their shoes and come out to get better! The real magic happens at 0529 and 30 seconds whenContinueContinue reading “6.4.24 Back Blast: The Hawk’s Nest”

We’ll be getting in a little partner work with some 4 corners. Bring your gloves if you want to keep your hands soft and asphalt free and your coupons just in case. SYITG!!

Never once have I regretted smashing the alarm clock knowing that what was about to go down was something tough. Let me set this up. I have the Q at The Stable, wienke’s set and ready to go. Knowing the I’m taking part in the Sandlot running Challenge, depends reaches out the night before andContinueContinue reading “5.30.24 Back Blast: The Bridle @ The Stable”

Certainly a lot to unpack from a fine morning at THE Majestic Fog (said like THE Ohio State). Started the day by getting the heart pumping with an 0600 ruck with my boys. Mumble Chatter was epic, the fog rolling across the fields was amazing and the decision to make an early start was notContinueContinue reading “5.25.24 BackBlast: The Fog @ Posh”

Tomorrow’s gonna be fun! I was SHOCKED to discover how long it’s been since the last time I had the Q at The Stable. YHC has some making up to do on delivering the good times! Imma do my best to throw down some of that tomorrow at the site that rolls em out likeContinueContinue reading “5.30.24 Pre Blast: The Bridle @ The Stable – BigBird Q”

My first Q ever was on Derby Day 2018. Since then, I grow’d up a lot; spiritually, mentally and physically. All of those positive changes just would not have happened without F3 guiding me along the way. Sure, I’ve had to make decisions to improve constantly and daily on my own but the opportunities wouldContinueContinue reading “5.25.24 Pre Blast: The Majestic Fog @ The Posh – BigBird Q”

The last time I had the Q at Bayside was January 11th. I felt pretty good about the playlist I had put together that would compliment my wienke. However, as Mothball and I were putting in work next to each other, he had some words to say about a few of the songs. We jokedContinueContinue reading “5.16.24 Back Blast: The Big KaPOWski @ Bayside”

First thing’s first; The Back Blast: It’s something that has always been near and dear to my heart and I love to see that it’s making a comeback! There are guys out there (you know who you are) who get it out shortly after the day’s beatdown had taken place. T-Claps to you guys, jobContinueContinue reading “5.23.24 Back Blast: The Agony @ The County”

Agony: Extreme mental or physical suffering Come to The County tomorrow and you are mine for 45 minutes! We don’t get up for easy and YHC vows to deliver! You can have about 20 seconds of downtime whilst the disclaimer is delivered but then you will be given the gift time ticking slowly and nonContinueContinue reading “5.23.24 PreBlast: The Agony @ The County – BigBird Q”

Tomorrow at The Big Kapowski, we’ll be going all, Crazy 88’s!! I’ve asked Mothball for a good playlist to build a solid wienke around and let me just tell you, this will be a ripper of an ace, mate! Bring a coupons for the hard yakka we’ll be putting in! SYITG!!

No witty repartee. No celebrating May 8th as the day of….No jokes, fluff or aimless prattle. I have a job to do tomorrow ITG and that’s to make sure you crushed your alarm clock for good purpose!…To get better and own the day! We’ll be super setting, sweating and greatness getting! We’ll do a modestContinueContinue reading “5.8.24 Pre Blast: BO @ Tyler Park – BigBird Q”

After church services today, Meter Maid (Rob… on Sundays after services) is a handing out church bulletins. He says, “where you going tomorrow?” I say N Posh. He says, “who’s the Q?” To which I reply, “no clue.” He says, “you wanna Co-Q if no one’s scheduled?” I say, (not in quotes but I wasContinueContinue reading “5.6.24 PreBlast: The Silo at N Posh – Meter Maid & BigBird Co-Q”

If you are reading this, you’ll probably nod your head, agreeing with me that the gift of F3 we have been blessed with has made such a profound impact on who we are as men. In our group we have had men that have recently found their new identity, guys that have been coming outContinueContinue reading “5.1.24 Back Blast: The Bridge at Posh”

Tomorrow is May Day! Some call that out as a bird in flight is going down. Some recognize it as International Workers Day! To show our support we’ll be putting in work to earn our midweek and by the time 0615 rings in you may just be calling out for help, wondering when the sufferingContinueContinue reading “5.1.24 PreBlast: The Bridge @ Posh – BigBird Q”

5 years! As I reflect back and think about what that means, I feel proud. Proud for all that I have accomplished following an injury that might have caused many to “hang it up.” And hang it up I might have done if not for the strength and accountability of our group. I’ll have aContinueContinue reading “2024 Pull-up Challenge BackBlast”

It’s been a long 3 month journey, making sure to procure gold for this year’s Iron Horse Challenge. I have since found myself there amongst the elite and can breathe a sigh of relief. However, in planning out my Q’s and giving myself a buffer, I have one last stop before March is put onContinueContinue reading “3.26.24 PreBlast: The Cliffs @ The Garden – BigBird Q”

I’ve fallen off the wagon a bit on getting my Back Blasts out there. In my humble opinion, I feel like they are and have always been an important part of what we do. It’s another form of engagement that’s easy to let fall by the wayside. For me, and I’m sure many can relate,ContinueContinue reading “3.18.24 BackBlast: The Silo at North Posh…and other catch-ups”

I hope you felt a little of that Irish luck on your St. Patrick’s Day. If you head to N Posh tomorrow ITG, your luck will continue as we get to go Beast mode on our Monday and start the week off on the right…and left feet. We’ll do some exploring and hit up mostContinueContinue reading “3.18.24 PreBlast: The Silo @ N Posh – BigBird Q”