PreBlast – Vincent Q The Ruiner @ The O 1/11/20

This will be my first Post of 2020.  I strained my calf muscle in the middle of doing 55 sprints up the grass hill at the VET.  No worries, I've been through it before and have a plan.  We will not do much running but the activity level will be high.  There might be someContinue reading "PreBlast – Vincent Q The Ruiner @ The O 1/11/20"

Pre-Blast – the Nest @ the County – 01/11/2020

They say that pictures speak a thousand words.  So, there you have it. Don't let a little rain in the forecast scare you from enjoying a 60 degree day in January. Bring your running shoes.  We're going to get busy and venture off campus a little tomorrow.  Estimated mileage a little over 3 miles. BonusContinue reading "Pre-Blast – the Nest @ the County – 01/11/2020"

Back-Blast Friday 01/10/20 – Pleasantville Ring of Lights Elevens with Coach Dauber

While it was not quite sunny and 75 degrees as promised in the pre-blast, it was an unseasonably warm mid-50s and the expected rain never hit.  The weather was literally perfect...you can try to convince me that there is not a magical bubble around Pleasantville, but it will be a futile attempt.  I am notContinue reading "Back-Blast Friday 01/10/20 – Pleasantville Ring of Lights Elevens with Coach Dauber"

BackBlast for RuckOps at The Posh 1/9/20

Q: Diablo PAX: (8) Valdez, Plumb Bob, Tool Time, Fanny Pack, Yoshi, Handbook, Hot Wheels, Diablo These workouts are brutal. Nothing more to be said about this one. Here's what we did: Ruck 1 mile, every PAX with ruck & sandbag, 15 min/mile pace 100 shoulder to shoulder sandbag presses, while rucked 200 lunges, whileContinue reading "BackBlast for RuckOps at The Posh 1/9/20"

Backblast – 1.24.20 – BO Long Run

A rainy 45 degrees this am when I get in my car and make my way the to grab Methane Disclaimer given at 5:00 8 HIMS: Huggies, Mr. Hat, Billboard, Back Flop, Stormtropper, Squid, Methane, Bob Ross Q We under the pavilion Warm-o-rama. SSH Imperial Walkers Grass grabbers Abe Vigotta Calf stretch to Mountain ClimbersContinue reading "Backblast – 1.24.20 – BO Long Run"

Pre-Blast Friday 01/10/20 – Pleasantville Ring of Lights

It’s always sunny and 75 degrees in Pleasantville. Don’t check your weather app or overthink it. Just get out to Wisteria at 0530 on Friday morning and see for yourself. We will take a stroll around the ring of lights and cherish each stop along the way.  There will be a veritable cornucopia of opportunities toContinue reading "Pre-Blast Friday 01/10/20 – Pleasantville Ring of Lights"

Back-Blast – The Extender at The Mutt – 1.9.20

According to Glen Ross, today's workout was a high 7. Initially, I thought to myself, "what a low score!". However, after clarification from several Mutt veterans, I was assured that a high 7 was respectable and that meant Glen Ross was happy with how it went. Knowing that I passed the "test" I enjoyed theContinue reading "Back-Blast – The Extender at The Mutt – 1.9.20"

Back Blast – Tank @ Vets – 01/08/2020

I love making my way down I-265 southbound to visit the PAX at Vets. PK, the Tank Site Q, was instrumental in head locking me out of the fart sack some time ago - and I haven't looked back yet.  The Vets AO and PAX definitely have something special.  Not sure what it is, butContinue reading "Back Blast – Tank @ Vets – 01/08/2020"

F3 Naperville Regional Challenge 1/13-1/18

F3Louisville is full of leaders and winners. I know this, but F3naperville seems to think they have more. YHC is never one to back down from a challenge, even the ones I initiate. So here we go! F3Louisville vs. F3Naperville THE CHALLENGE Total post from 1/13 - 1/18 at regularly scheduled gloom workoutsUpdates will beContinue reading "F3 Naperville Regional Challenge 1/13-1/18"

BB-Pelican Q The Agony @ The County 1.9.20

I've been coming to the County since May, have Q'd six or seven times total but this was the first time I've Q'd a Tuesday or Thursday. These days always draw big numbers so wanted to come up with something good and slightly different. I got there a bit early to "set up" which consistedContinue reading "BB-Pelican Q The Agony @ The County 1.9.20"

Pre-Blast: January Ruck.  Plumb Bob and Old Bay at the helm

WHO:                   All willing and able PAX WHAT:                 It’s a Ruck.  In January. WHERE:               Start 1149 River Road L KY 40206, Big 4 Bridge parking lot. End 123 W. Main St L KY 40202, Patrick O’Sheas WHEN:                 01/17/20, 8:00 PM hard start.  Arrive early for gear check and stretch.  End 11:00 PM WHY:                    Because we areContinue reading "Pre-Blast: January Ruck.  Plumb Bob and Old Bay at the helm"

Backblast The Blender at the Mutt 1-8-20 (pictures tell a 1000 words)

Pax:  Geppetto (Q), Backdraft, OJ, Cardinal, Left Eye, Snowman, Glen Ross, Pope, Plumb Bob, PED, Fall Guy (R), My Boy Blue (R), Loco If you read my pre-blast yesterday I bragged about the size of the balls we have at the Mutt.  Well today did not disappoint.  Instead of writing all about what we didContinue reading "Backblast The Blender at the Mutt 1-8-20 (pictures tell a 1000 words)"

Diablo BackBlast for The Foundry at The County 1/8/20

Q: Diablo PAX: (10) Meter Maid, Holy Roller, Pelican, Peach, Back Flop, Fructose, Bubblewrap, Dauber, Honey Do (FNG), Diablo Intro: It had been too long since my last trip to the County. I’ve marveled from afar at what these HIMs have built there. Moving heavy stuff is my sweet spot, so when offered the opportunityContinue reading "Diablo BackBlast for The Foundry at The County 1/8/20"

1/7 BackBlast The Cliffs Kilo/Huggies coQ

CoQ’s are like Dynomite fart sacks. They are few and far between, but when one comes up, its a HUGE deal. Last week Huggies and I decided to team up for the Cliffs and bring a little variety to the Garden. Today reminded me of another reason why F3Louisville is more than just a workout.Continue reading "1/7 BackBlast The Cliffs Kilo/Huggies coQ"

Diablo PreBlast for “The Heavy” at The Foundry 1/8/20

It's been awhile since I've been out to the County, so I'm bringing some toys. Some are heavy; some are what you make of them. There will be at least one opportunity for you to see how strong you really are. If you have a ruck plate or a heavy kettle bell, bring it alongContinue reading "Diablo PreBlast for “The Heavy” at The Foundry 1/8/20"

Pre-Blast : Jolly Takes Over 2018 AO of the Year [Vets] : The Tank : 01/08/2020

That's right boys.  Jolly's coming to Vets to start the transition process of taking the AO of the Year back to the County for 2019 where it rightfully belongs. Don't like the smell of that?  Then come stop me in the gloom in the morning at 0530. Bring gloves for ground work.  And bring aContinue reading "Pre-Blast : Jolly Takes Over 2018 AO of the Year [Vets] : The Tank : 01/08/2020"