The first of what is hopefully many opportunities to converge with Black Men Run in the Louisville area is complete. The weather was beautiful, the location was perfect, the mumblechatter was high, and the encouragement during the workout was strong to quite strong. We started the day off with a pre-ruck, led by Handbook -Continue reading "Back Blast – F3 and BMR Convergence – 07/24/2021!"
BackBlast – The Blender at The Mutt – 7.28.21 Random Q Week
I'm extremely honored and humbled to be a part of the Leadership Council for F3 Louisville. Yesterday we had our monthly lunch to discuss all things F3. During that conversation, I was inspired to post at the Mutt to bask in all it's Mutt-ness, mumblechatter and all. It has you know, been the most consistentContinue reading "BackBlast – The Blender at The Mutt – 7.28.21 Random Q Week"
BB-7.28.21-Abyss: Kitty Litter Random Q
After casting lots and rolling dice to determine who'd get to Q, six pax were woken up to a horrific looking Winkie stashed in KL's trunk. So gangly was the workout line-up that we (KL) had to call multiple audibles throughout. In other words, we ALL had to "modify as necessary". Turns out that kickingContinue reading "BB-7.28.21-Abyss: Kitty Litter Random Q"
BB The Foundry @ The County 7-28-2021 Random Q Week
I set out the white board, battle ropes and speaker and headed back to the basketball goals as the PAX gathered. 5:30 came with 6 HIMs ready to go so we did the randomizer and Dauber was the winner of the Q....but then Holy Roller arrived and we re-ran the draw and Hardwood was chosen....thenContinue reading "BB The Foundry @ The County 7-28-2021 Random Q Week"
BB The Loco at the County 7/27/21 Random Q week
I loaded up my truck with all of my best Q gear (cones, winke board, bluetooth speaker, coupons) and hit the highway from J Town. My goal was to have everything avaliable that any given random Q could use on the fly. Also downloaded a random number generator the night before. Everything was in placeContinue reading "BB The Loco at the County 7/27/21 Random Q week"
7.23.2021 Back Blast-The Defender @The Patriot
0525 and as one rolls into town at zero dark thirty you’ll find downtown LaGrange lit up with the ambient glow of subtle orange lights in a city just beginning to wake up. There were workers already getting after it watering plants, cleaning up and putting their spit shine touch on it to keep BossContinue reading "7.23.2021 Back Blast-The Defender @The Patriot"
PB The Foundry at the County 7-28-2021 Mystery Q
Come out to the Foundry tomorrow with some #HEAVY ideas. I will have a white board, speaker, and the battle ropes. Bring your coupons and a friend. SYITG - Brown Water
Backblast from 7/27 Planetarium @Boondocks;
It was a beautiful morning, and I came to the Boondocks equipped with my handy D20. We counted off and then I rolled the die to find out who would get to take the lead on the workout. Lucky me? More like, lucky them! PAX: Le PewBulletin (R)SkullHoly Roller (R)SwagFlex SealYankovich (R)Virginia SlimsDevittoHoney DoBoss HogContinue reading "Backblast from 7/27 Planetarium @Boondocks;"
Back-Blast – The Cliffs @ The Garden – 7.20.21
Nino had something come up and I hadn't Q'd in while so I jumped at the opportunity to cover for him when asked. I wanted to keep the workout simple but effective. I also wanted to give the PAX an opportunity to focus on form instead rep count. We ran a Dora set on theContinue reading "Back-Blast – The Cliffs @ The Garden – 7.20.21"
7/27/21 Random Q Week – Bag of Wrenches @ The O
Random Q week is upon us! Come out to where it all started - The O!. We have hills, we have tennis courts, we have half-pipes, we have it all! Yours truly will be leading COP before passing the torch. Bring your coupons, a workout plan, and a willingness to work. SYITG! - Russ
PB – Cliffs at The Garden 07.27.21 – Random Q
Random Q day at The Garden. Coupons are on site, hills, stairs and a great campus for you to deliver a great Q! Bring a Q in your mind in case you are the Chosen One. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. SYITG
PB 7/27/21 The Loco at the County – Random Q
Summer is in full swing which means it's time for random Q week in Louisville F3. All PAX are welcome, no need for any past Qing experience! We will randomly choose our Q from the PAX in attendance with a drawing. Random Q week is a great opportunity to get out and support your F3Continue reading "PB 7/27/21 The Loco at the County – Random Q"
BB 7.26.21 The Incubator @ Poshland
Random Q is underway and to the misfortune of the Pax of the Incubator....I got the Q. I honestly was planning on skipping this morning until Buzzsaw hit me up last night, so it is his fault! The result, a series of bad ideas.... PAX: Jewel, Jitterbug (R), Buzzsaw, Schotzie, Fertile Myrtle, Dynomite! (Q) COPContinue reading "BB 7.26.21 The Incubator @ Poshland"
7.26.21 Pre Blast – The Incubator at Posh
Random Q tomorrow. Bring a coupon and some ideas. You got all sorts of available location to prepare an epic beat down!
Pre-Blast The Silo @ North Posh
Start your week off @ North Posh with random Q week. Bring a possible workout idea and a great attitude!
7.24.21: Bayside BO: Harbaugh Q: Backblast
The weather was perfect. The moon was full. A great morning at Bayside was on the horizon. PAX: Charolais (R); Borland (R), Mr. Mom, Birdie. Harbaugh (Q) Welcome, disclaimer, COP: Side Straddle Hops, Abe Vigodas, Grassgrabbers, Downward Dog, Michael Phelps, Kendra Newmans. The Main Thang: Island Hopping 6 “Islands” with 2 exercises at each. 25Continue reading "7.24.21: Bayside BO: Harbaugh Q: Backblast"
RANDOM Q WEEK 7/26-7/31- ALL AO’s
Random: proceeding, made, or occurring without definite aim, reason, or pattern: Time to switch it up a little... have a little fun ITG. Next week is Random Q week. The Details: - No pre-determined Q. All site Qs will show up with dice or an app that will allow them to randomly select a number.Continue reading "RANDOM Q WEEK 7/26-7/31- ALL AO’s"
BB – Squid Q – Wisteria @ Pleasantville
14 PAX showed up to see what hand they'd be dealt. We started with a lap around the loop and ended on the amphitheater stage. WORSSHToy SoldiersHillbilly WalkersDDKendra Newmans ThangFind a partnerEach PAX draw two cards from F3 Beatdown DeckPlay two rounds of War and perform the exercisesBox jump all the way to the topContinue reading "BB – Squid Q – Wisteria @ Pleasantville"
Squid Q – Baptizer @ The Garden 07.16.21
This one is a bit overdue so I'll keep it simple.4 PAX showed up to celebrate my 41st trip around the sun. More importantly, we also commemorated a PAX's father. Brut, of F3 Greensboro wrote the second half of this weinke in honor of his dad who passed away recently. He posted it on TwitterContinue reading "Squid Q – Baptizer @ The Garden 07.16.21"
Pre-Blast – BMR + F3 Convergence – 07/24/2021 @ Big Four Bridge
Saturday is sure to be a great day for two organizations in Louisville that push this community to grow better men. In what is to my knowledge the first of its kind, we're having a convergence style workout that brings together F3Louisville and Black Men Running, or BMR. BMR is a group that focuses onContinue reading "Pre-Blast – BMR + F3 Convergence – 07/24/2021 @ Big Four Bridge"
Pre-blast, Gladiator @ The Abyss 7/23/21 @ 0530
Come out to the Abyss and see what I dreamt up. We will work the whole body and get a mile or two in as well. SYITG, Backflop Q
7.23.21-The Defender @ The Patriot: BigBird Q
Independence: The quality or state of being independent. Independent: Not requiring or relying on something else. Come out ITG and earn yours from the work week. Start it out right, own the day and set the tone for the weekend. We’ll be running…Native American style… amongst other CSAUP stuff. No coupons required. SYITG!
Post-Blast 07/22/21 Moonshiner @ The Boondocks
7 looked in the Mirror at the Moonshiner and pushed up the hill. We did all these with and without coupons with a run between each. Manmakers/burpees, Lunges, Big Boys, Derkins/Merkins, Flutter Kicks, Calf Raises, LBC's, and Squats. Lambeau Refi Honey Do Flexseal Boss Hog (R) Virginia Slim Yankovic (R) - Q
PB Wisteria @ Pleasantville 07.23.21
Head to the most pleasant AO in the 'Ville for a full deck of fun. No coupons needed for admittance. SYITG
Pre-Blast for the Moonshiner @ The Boondocks – 7/22/2021 – Yankovic Q
We're going to do some hills, some coupons, some PT without coupons, and have the normal amount of fun encouraging each other to get better. Bring your running shoes and your coupon.
PB- 7/21/21 FOUNDRY @ THE COUNTY w/ WILDflower
My first F3 WO in 3 weeks. I missed my PAX! Come one, come all...just come ready to work....I've got some garbage to shed. Bring a coupon AND a ruck if you'd like. SYITG WILDflower
7.20.21 Back Blast – BoW at The O
Weather: 66. Cool, slight humidity, slight breeze out of the west. Nice. PAX: Porkchop, Harry Caray, OJ, Swatch, McAfee, Tron, Handbook, Fergie Q: Stick Up Disclaimer was giver at exactly 0530. Verbal confirmation of understands was granted, we grabbed the coupons and headed to the tennis courts for COP. COP: SSH, Grass Gabbers, Toy Soldiers,Continue reading "7.20.21 Back Blast – BoW at The O"
Le Pew’s BB from The Posh 7.19.21
Pax: Jitterbug (R)Air Raid (R)DevittoShotzie Stick UpLe Pew (Q) COP: 100 Side Straddle Hops During which time my speaker fell to the ground15 Toy Soldiers10 Good Mornings In cadenceMichael Phelps The Thang: The Pax paired up and did a relay around the island in the parking lot. I’ll underestimate and guess the lot is 80Continue reading "Le Pew’s BB from The Posh 7.19.21"
7.20.21 Pre Blast – The BoW at The O
Lets see what we can get accomplished in the morning. Bring your favorite coupon. SYITG! -Stick Up
Pre-Blast – The Cliffs @ The Garden – Catfish Q – 7.20.21
In a last second change of events, I have taken the Q tomorrow at the Garden. We will do a Dora set on the back hill and I promise you a good full body beatdown. All PAX will need their own coupon. We have them in stock on-site. I dug into the vault for theContinue reading "Pre-Blast – The Cliffs @ The Garden – Catfish Q – 7.20.21"