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Nothing fancy here…be at The Garden at 0530 for a WO & BRING A COUPON. SYITG Nino

By now I’m sure all of F3Nation knows Kilo is Qing tomorrow in celebration of his birthday & the physical transformation he’s endured since starting F3 (which I’m damn proud of him for doing). Normally I’d be at Kilo’s birthday Q (like I have been the last 2 years) but instead I’ll be Qing atContinue reading “Big Mo being Overshadowed 6.8.20 PreBlast”

A couple of weeks ago when the Ultimate Weekend Warrior Challenge was opened up to other Regions interested in participating (Naperville & Toledo), the decision was also made to make this a friendly competition. Competition is nothing new within Regions or between Regions. For example, in January there was a friendly competition between Louisville &Continue reading “The Ultimate Weekend Warrior Challenge Part IV”

Last weekend the Ultimate Weekend Warrior challenge saw PAX from Naperville & Toledo join in on the fun resulting in (83) total PAX of F3 Nation taking on the WoD. Hopefully this weekend we’ll see participation increase across all three Regions. Last weekend was also the first time a winner was declared between Regions &Continue reading “The Ultimate Weekend Warrior Challenge Part III”

If after the 2nd week you’re already tired of the Ultimate Warrior pictures in the Blasts, then tough titties because he was my favorite wrestler as a kid & if you‘re 32+ years old but don’t know who the Ultimate Warrior is then I have nothing to say to you. In the first weekend ofContinue reading “The Ultimate Weekend Warrior Challenge Continues”

I honestly don’t know what day of quarantine we’re on, but I have noticed over this time period a lot more posts on social media for various exercises & WOs to do at home. Given it wasn’t even decided until about 0930 today to do this WO I was short on time to put somethingContinue reading “AfterZoom Delight 4.14.20 BackBlast”

On December 19, 2019 I sent out the PreBlast announcing the 2020 the Iron Horse Challenge. Over the next two weeks 50+ PAX members of F3Louisville signed up to take on the challenge, which is designed to to encourage PAX members to continue getting out ITG in the winter months when conditions are often lessContinue reading “Presenting Your 2020 F3Louisville Iron Horses”

Last weekend the Region was challenged to get out & run in an attempt to run more than the 157 miles (or something like that) F3Naperville had previously boasted. What did our PAX do? You crazy SOBs collectively ran over 600 miles! I’ve been thinking about this for several days & have come to aContinue reading “Introducing the Ultimate Weekend Warrior Challenge”

I’ve now Qd several WOs via Zoom & they’ve all been “you vs you” in either an AMRAP or TABATTA form, but I wanted to do things a little different today… PAX: Frankenbaby  Aerobie (R) Holy Roller (R) Potter Handbook  Huggies Gypsy  Crock Pot McAfee Jewel Nan Moore Jitterbug (R) Stick Up Nino (QIC) AtContinue reading “Edgamacation Givin at the Timpl of Zoom 4.8.2020 BakBlast”

Anticipated weather conditions tomorrow at 0530: 66 degrees with a 65% chance of rain…garage or driveway, your choice. Things you’ll need; Smart phone or connected device Zoom app or Zoom link (https://zoom.us/j/221604443) Driveway or garage Coupon or weight of any kind A chair (2 would be ideal if possible) or elevated surface of some sortContinue reading “Temple of Zoom 4.8.2020 PreBlast”

Anticipated weather conditions at 0630 tomorrow are calling for clear sky’s & a brisk 41 degrees. Things you’ll need; Smart phone or connected device Zoom app or Zoom link (https://zoom.us/j/221604443) Driveway, garage, parking lot, random field, wherever…but ideally pick a spot with 20-25 yards of clear space Coupon or weight of any kind A chairContinue reading “Virtual WO BlackOps 4.1.2020 PreBlast”

Due to the increased craziness of this COVID-19 pandemic the M put her foot her down  insisting that if I’m going to WO I do it in the Zoom. On Monday I Qd my first WO via Zoom & I admit I tossed, turned, & woke up all night like it was my VQ (which technicallyContinue reading “Mist in the Zoom BlackOps 3.27.2020 BackBlast”

Weather conditions at 0600 are 62 degrees, which sounds pretty ideal to get up & out into your driveway for a WO. Things you’ll need; Smart phone or connected device Zoom app or Zoom link (https://zoom.us/j/221604443) Driveway or garage (given the weather forecast I strong encourage you to get out into the driveway) Coupon orContinue reading “Virtual Mist BlackOps 3.27.2020 PreBlast”

Over the last three days I’ve heard, “our new reality” countless times in the news, advertisements, etc. Tomorrow I will take a step into this new reality by Qing a virtual WO via Zoom. Things you’ll need; Smart phone or connected device Zoom app or Zoom link (https://zoom.us/j/221604443) Driveway or area with 20-30 yards ofContinue reading “Virtual Gloom BlackOps 3.23.20 PreBlast”

I’ve spent the last 5 hours building LEGOs with my 4 year old while also having LEGO movies on in the background. Day 3 of this COVID-19 social distancing has got me feeling like Hulk on the inside. I haven’t planned the WO for tomorrow yet, but we will get after it to make sureContinue reading “The Big Kapowski 3.19.2020 PreBlast”

This Saturday 3.14.2020, we’ll celebrate 1 year since the initial WO at The Garden. Nice & Slow, Huggies, & myself will Q a convergence style WO wherein we will lead three separate 15 minute WOs across various parts of the site to till you down to your roots before forcing your growth back up. Don’tContinue reading “1 Year of Growing The Garden 3.14.2020 PreBlast”

As I was planning this WO I went back & forth multiple times as to what I wanted to do & where I wanted to do it. Regardless of either, I know I wanted to try something I’ve never done as the Q & something I’ve never done during a WO (at least not thatContinue reading “DORA’s Bag of Bodybuilders at The O 3.3.20 BackBlast”

Typically when I’ve Qd at The O I like to get off the pavement & in the grass, but given the rain & the likelihood of continued rain tonight into the morning you can go ahead & plan on being on the pavement. While I don’t have all the details of the WO planned outContinue reading “Bag of Wrenches at The O 3.3.20 PreBlast”

In preparation for this Q I went out to the site on Tuesday to scout things out a little more (I’d been there before, but it was like 8 months ago to Ruck) & I left pumped. Given the forecast for this morning I was really pumped seeing this Pavilion below, but admittedly I wonderedContinue reading “1st Broad Run BO establishes the “The 700 Club” 2.13.20 BB”

Tomorrow will be the start of the next expansion of F3Louisville as we strive to impact more men in our community. The location is set (see below) & after scouting the area out yesterday I’m really excited about this site. Broad Run Park was completed after Beckley Creek Park (also known as The Posh whichContinue reading “Broad Run BlackOps 2.13.20 PreBlast”

My entire idea for this WO was to do a complete mash-up of several types of WOs (a few of which I’ve never used in a WO) to make one complete WO to last for 30-40 minutes. My personal perceived genius will likely be overshadowed by this picture above given it’s already gotten 24 responsesContinue reading “A Thirst Trap from VETS 2.7.2020 BackBlast”

If you’ve looked at the weather you’re aware it’s not going to be ideal tomorrow morning… I get it…it’s Friday…it’s going to be cold & it’s going to be wet so I understand not wanting to get out, but if you get a wild hair come out to Vets. I’m going to try something I’veContinue reading “The Chopper 2.7.20 PreBlast”

The WO tomorrow at Pleasantville will be a competition. Your strength will be tested. Your endurance will be tested. Your mind will be tested. ONLY the most skilled will be victorious. If you think you’ve got what it takes stand atop the platform get out to o Wisteria. SYITG Nino

I started this morning by taking my 2nd dose of an antibiotic because I’ve been sick since last Tuesday, but I’d signed up to Q & I wasn’t about to miss it. I Qd the first WO this year at The Garden on 3.7.19 & I was going to Q the last WO this yearContinue reading “Poppin’ Bottles at the Cliffs 12.31.19 BackBlast”

For all of us to tomorrow is our last opportunity to get a WO in before the calendar turns to 2020, but for A LOT of the PAX in the Region, tomorrow is also an opportunity for a first…their first post at The Garden. Over the last 2 1/2 years, the Region has experienced exponentialContinue reading “End of the Year Cliffs 12.31.19 PreBlast”

The family & I got home around 8:30 Friday night following a birthday party for Goose’s daughter, which meant it was about 9:30 until the 2.0s were asleep. Although I had an idea of what I wanted to do for the WO the next day I hadn’t prepared anything & honestly I didn’t really wantContinue reading “The BoP Returns to The Fog 12.14.19 BackBlast”

Thriving or surviving. Given the choice, I don’t think there’s any question which option every PAX member would choose. It’s the vision & the goal of Kilo, Diablo, Catfish, & myself for the Region to THRIVE within ALL 3 Fs in 2020. This challenge is meant to jumpstart the acceleration of thriving as soon asContinue reading “2020 IRON-HORSE CHALLENGE”

So this is actually two days before the 2-year mark of my first post, but my first post was the Bridge at The Posh so we’re going to celebrate a little prematurely. If you haven’t been to one of my 50+ Qs over the last two years I encourage you to come out tomorrow &Continue reading “2 Year Postversary at The Bridge 12.18.19 PreBlast”

I’d originally signed up to Q The Rooster last week, 11.25.19, but underestimated the mental & physical toll moving would take on me so I asked Backdraft to cover for me. Thank you brother! It’d been 10+ days since I last worked out so when putting together the WO I wanted something to hit theContinue reading “The Rooster Crowed 12.3.19 BackBlast”