Author Archives: Nino

While traveling for the past 10+ weeks when I would work out at the hotel I quickly realized I didn’t want to just go into the Fitness Center to lift some free weights & run on a treadmill. I missed the burpees, bear crawls, running in space, etc. (essentially I missed F3) so I quicklyContinueContinue reading “The Bridge 4.3.19 Pre-Blast”

We started doing BlackOps, at what is now North Posh, about a year ago. Initially, I had mixed feelings about the location because on one hand the WOs were really hard because of the terrain used & on the other hand the WO were really hard which made me better. After my 3rd time postingContinueContinue reading “The Wall Stands at the Silo BB 4.1.19”

347 days ago I posted a similar image in the Pre-Blast for Friday BlackOps at what is now the North Posh. Tomorrow, we will get back to the roots of what this AO was established on. If you’re in town & know what I’m talking about, or even if you don’t, come out to theContinueContinue reading “The Silo 4.1.19 Pre-Blast #BeastMode“ON””

For the 9 of you who read my Pre-Blast, you’ll understand why I wanted to do a BlackOps at St. Patrick’s. On Tuesday I posted on Slack to see if there was any interest in doing a WO there & immediately got some positive feedback (I only needed 5 to HC) so the WO wentContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast for Saint Patrick’s BlackOps 3.7.19”

I’m going to keep it simple… What: A BlackOps WO When: Thursday 3.7.19 from 0530-0615 Where: St. Patrick Catholic Church               1000 N Beckley Station Rd               Louisville, KY 40245 Who: Any PAX wanting a good WO. Why: Since starting F3 I lookContinueContinue reading “BlackOps at St. Patrick’s 3.7.19 PreBlast”

Following my VQ on 3.19.18, I posted 132 times the remainder of the year & 17% of the time I was the Q again. For me getting to Q isn’t just designing a WO & instructing the PAX what to do. Qing is the opportunity to lead a group of men (whether it be 3ContinueContinue reading “Back in the Saddle 2.18.19 BB for The Incubator”

It’s not by preference, but 12.19.18 was the last time I had the privilege to Q (40 days ago). Tomorrow as I attempt to shake off some of the rust I’ll share some of what you will & won’t be doing:  WON’T use coupons run a lot do 100 SSH WILL go non-stop for 45ContinueContinue reading “The Incubator 2.18.19 Pre-Blast”

Yesterday as I was finalizing my WO for the Nest & I asked the PAX who call The County their home AO if any 2.0s would be in attendance. I was planning to incorporate music & wanted to make sure it was appropriate (2.0s were in attendance & it wasn’t 100% appropriate). In response toContinueContinue reading “A Q I won’t Forget: The Nest BB 12.29.18”

Weather conditions for 0700 tomorrow calls for a clear 30 degrees. I look forward to seeing if the temp impacts the “sweat fest” I have planned. We’re going to get a jump on the burning fat New Years Resolutions. SYITG Nino

Kilo first posted with F3Louisville on 7.19.17, which as it turns out was a very impactful day…for Kilo & me. You may be wondering why the hell am I talking about Kilo, but the reason is simple: Kilo HL me & it wasn’t easy. I remember talking to Kilo after the first time he postedContinueContinue reading “1 Yr Later F3 is…BB for the Bridge 12.19.18”

https://youtu.be/2wkKh1q3W8A To some being a part of F3 for a year isn’t a big deal, but for others it is. The reasoning is different for each individual PAX…1stF? 2rdF? 3ndF? For me, I am the latter & it’s due to all three of these components. A year ago a dear friend convinced me to takeContinueContinue reading “1 Year Later: The Bridge PreBlast 12.19.18”

Over the past year, I’ve met countless great men through F3 Louisville & made some great friends…one of which is McAfee. McAfee & I have a lot in common & get along really well making working together in the 1st F Q role not only easy  but fun. However, what may surprise many of youContinueContinue reading “Birthday Beatdown at The Fog 12.15.18 PreBlast”

(Snow is a dramatization because it makes it look cool) I’ve posted at Pleasantville a couple times this fall & only exposed to the loop. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great loop due to distance, carrying inclines, light posts (that are on), benches, etc. But when I’ve thought of Pleasantville I’ve always thought of theContinueContinue reading “Wisteria BackBlast 12.7.18”

The forecast for tomorrow morning at 0530 is…cold, but if you come out to Wisteria I assure you we’ll get warmed up quick. Nothing special needed, just be ready to work. SYITG Nino

The family left this morning & aren’t returning until tomorrow, which means a full day/night of the bachelor life. So…why am I just now getting this BackBlast out? I’ve obviously been maximizing time as a bachelor & spent the entire afternoon putting the Christmas lights up on the house. Here’s what we did this morning.ContinueContinue reading “The Chopper 10.23.18 BackBlast”

Happy Thanksgiving HIMs! Today embrace time with your family, eat, drink, & be thankful because we all have more to be thankful than we can likely imagine. Tomorrow thousands of people will get up earlier than normal rushing to stores to get something. Tomorrow we will actually start later than usual on a Friday (0700-0800)ContinueContinue reading “The Chopper Black Friday Pre-Blast”

    Q’s: McAfee, Nino, Diablo, Wham!, Worm, & Zartan PAX: (91 including 7 FNGs) Grinder, Giligan, Fungi, Lady Bird (R), Meter Maid, Big Bird, Amelia, Freon, Noxeema Jackson, Catfish, Milton, Rih Rih, Kilo, Face, Dry Rub, Skid, Fergie, Shuttlecock (R), Tony Malito, Weedwacker, Pork Chop, Jake from State Farm (R), Jolly Rancher, Fun Dip,ContinueContinue reading “Convergence: Hold the Line 10.27.18 BackBlast”

When: Saturday, October 27, 2018 Time: 0700 – 0815 Pre-WO Ruck: 0530 – 0645  Pre-WO Run: 0600 – 0650 Where: The Posh (Beckley Creek Park) Parking: There are multiple locations (see map below) Misc: Following the WO there will be refreshments & plenty of 2rd F. Why: We’ve experienced tremendous growth within F3Louisville over theContinueContinue reading “Convergence at The Poshlands 10.27.18 PreBlast”

I don’t know how many times I’ve posted at Vets, but when I have we’ve generally been confined the big parking lot & baseball fields area. In preparation for this Q I wanted to see what else the park has to offer so I went Wednesday afternoon & scouted things out. What I discovered wasContinueContinue reading “That’s a LONG Runway at the Chopper BB 10.19.18”

To this point, my exposure to Vets has been limited due to the construction being done in the park. Yesterday I went to scout out Vets in the daylight, specifically the part of the park under construction, & I am EXCITED.  If you come to the Chopper tomorrow we’ll be exploring parts of the parkContinueContinue reading “The Choppa 10.19.18 PreBlast”

I didn’t realize how dark it as at The O until I posted at the Temple of Gloom last Thursday. My plan for today was to use the half pipe & baseball field which is why I advised PAX to bring a headlamp in my PreBlast. At 0515 this morning as I was pulling upContinueContinue reading “Hurpees Distrubuted at Temple of Gloom BB 10.4.18”

The O…where everything started 529 days ago. I first posted 287 days ago on 12.20.17 & since then have posted 100+ times, but can count on one hand how many times I’ve posted at The O. I’ve been the Q 16 times over the last 287 days, but not once at The O. Tomorrow thisContinueContinue reading “Temple of Gloom 10.4.18 Pre-Blast”

This was my 3rd Q this week & this will not be my best work. PAX: Fanny Pack Huggies Nice & Slow Nino (QIC) I gave the disclaimer to the PAX that I am not a professional, each of them were there on their own free will, everything I say is a suggestion, & toContinueContinue reading “BO Ruck Training BB 9.14.18”

Come out to The Posh tomorrow for some Ruck Training. If you’re not sure what Ruck Training is it’s essentially a boot camp WO except you wear your Ruck. Things we’ll do tomorrow: Ruck Run Carry stuff Bear Crawl Merkins Lunges Squats Etc. The order, quantity, & results will vary. SYITG Nino

My “Home” AO isn’t The County, but I like posting there & those HIMs were nice enough to add me to the St. Als private channel after my first Q there. I signed up to Q the AGONY about a month ago so I found it odd when I got this notification on Slack earlierContinueContinue reading “Dem County Boys is funny, The AGONY BB for 9.13.18”

I’ve got the Q at The County tomorrow where it should be a pleasant 66 degrees at 0530. What I can tell you is you wont’ need gloves & you won’t use coupons. You will use all 100 yards of a football field & you will be challenged, but to what extent is up to you.ContinueContinue reading “The AGONY 9.13.18 PreBlast”

I’ve been signed up to Q Thursday & Friday this week for several weeks, but when Catfish asked for PAX to fill up dates at the Silo I wanted today. Hell, I needed it. For those of you who don’t know I was scheduled to Q the Silo on Labor Day, but due to SundayContinueContinue reading “The Silo 9.10.18 BackBlast”

Let’s try this again…I was scheduled to Q the Silo last Monday but called Kilo in for the last minute substitution. I can assure you this won’t happen again. If you can find it in your heart to give me a 2nd chance come out to North Posh tomorrow & bring some gloves. SYITG. Nino

I know it’s Labor Day weekend, but it’s still Sunday which means tomorrow is Monday & even though businesses across the nation will be closed the AOs of F3Louisville will be open. Take advantage of this extra day off by getting some extra time ITG to get better. The time has been modified to 0630-0730ContinueContinue reading “The Silo 9.3.18 PreBlast”

After seeing the WO for Week 4 of the IronPAXChallenge I knew it was going to be a B*$%H. Never the less several other PAX & myself committed ourselves to this challenge so we were going to see it through to completion. A more accurate name for the IronPAXChallenge would be “YouVsYouChallenge” or “YouVsTheClockChallenge” becauseContinueContinue reading “IronPAXChallenge WK 4 the Crucible BO BB 8/28/18”