Back-Blast – The Cliffs at The Garden – 11.26.19

It had been a while since I Q'd at The Garden so I was excited to get the opportunity this week. Due to the terrain, The Garden has become one of the harder sites in terms of the workouts and I've been motivated by the PAX laying beatdowns there on a regular basis. That said,Continue reading "Back-Blast – The Cliffs at The Garden – 11.26.19"

Giving Thanks For F3

Happy Thanksgiving from the Second Annual F3 Burpee Football Bonanza! 28 PAX made it out for the game: Jolly Rancher, Airplane Co-Q, Gisele, Mayhem, Rice 2.0 FNG, Backflop, Spygate 2.0, Crockpot, Brown Water, Limestone 2.0, Worm, Porkchop, Valdez 2.0, Exxon , Fungi, Meter Maid, Presto 2.0, Bob Ross, Rocky, Gilligan, Double Down, Dauber, Retainer Co-Q,Continue reading "Giving Thanks For F3"

Pre-Blast Pelican Q-11.29 Black Friday Ops @ The County 7-8 am

I put this black ops on the calendar for a couple of reasons. First after what I'm going to eat and drink today I know I'll need a workout and there's no way I'm getting up in time for the regularly scheduled one. Second I knew I was going to miss burpee football at theContinue reading "Pre-Blast Pelican Q-11.29 Black Friday Ops @ The County 7-8 am"

11/26/19 Backblast Loco @ The County – Brown Water VQ

Conditions: 43F and Clear Skies PAX (14): Crockpot, Crachit, Uncle Sam, Worm, Lady Bird, Ice Man, Jerry McGuire, Rocky, Asian Zing, Wildflower, Valdez, Pelican, Gisele, Brown Water (VQ) Did a quick count and gave quick disclaimer. Mosey to the front lot for CoP 15x SSH IC 10x Grass Grabbers IC Downward Dog - Left OverContinue reading "11/26/19 Backblast Loco @ The County – Brown Water VQ"

BackBlast St. John Center for Homeless Men Merkin Challenge Black Ops 11/27

920 F3 Louisville is absolutely amazing.  920 pairs of socks we raised in 4 weeks.  THANK YOU.  Special thank you to Jane Walsh and Keith Steer with St. John Center who gave us some of the history of St. John Center and braved the elements with us.  I know this time of the year whenContinue reading "BackBlast St. John Center for Homeless Men Merkin Challenge Black Ops 11/27"

December Ruck Event Pre-Blast: Remembering Pearl Harbor

December 7, 1941 was a historic date in our country's history. Next week, on Saturday December 7, 2019, we are planning a ruck to pay tribute to those who served and lost their lives during Pearl Harbor. We look forward to incorporating some historical facts and honoring the fallen along the way. This will beContinue reading "December Ruck Event Pre-Blast: Remembering Pearl Harbor"

Backblast – Foundry @ 11/27/2019

While I have attended heavy workouts at Vets and the County, this was my heavy VQ. The conditions this morning could have been worse. Dauber, the site Q, had warned me yesterday of the forecast of 60 degrees, rain and 20 mph wind. Well like an economist or weather man, one out of three ain'tContinue reading "Backblast – Foundry @ 11/27/2019"

11/26/19 Backblast – BlackOps @ The Firehouse – Free the Bird

In talking to BigBird at church on Sunday, he mentioned he hadn't been to the gloom in about 2 weeks due to a bum knee.  I asked if a upper body/ab workout would do and he immediately gave the HC so we booked it. Pax - Big Bird, Abacus, Mama's Boy, Viking, Cowboy, Fungi (Q)Continue reading "11/26/19 Backblast – BlackOps @ The Firehouse – Free the Bird"

BackBlast-Buckeye Beatdown-Long Run Park-Harbaugh Q

Weather: 54* with wind and intermittent showers Attire: Shorts and hoodie PAX: Uncle Sam (R) & Harbaugh (Q) Introduction and disclaimer The Main Thang: Bobby Hurleys-40 U-Hauls-30 Copperhead Squats-30 Knerkins-20 E2K (L)-40 Yul Brynner-5 E2K (R)-40 SSH-50 Finished with a short MARY TABATA Ended with COT, announcements, intentions, Our Father I have been posting sinceContinue reading "BackBlast-Buckeye Beatdown-Long Run Park-Harbaugh Q"

Pre-Blast The Bridge @South Posh November 27 2019

My brothers! The best present you could give on my 40th birthday is being present for my birthday Q on Wednesday November 27th. If you have it in your heart to do more, bring a few pairs of white crew socks for those in need. WO: Bring gloves, appropriate weather gear(it might be cold andContinue reading "Pre-Blast The Bridge @South Posh November 27 2019"

Change Is Good – New Leadership Council

F3 hit me at the right time. I jumped in; all in. I drank the kool-aid. Hell, I was the kool-aid man for a while, nearly busting down walls to find the next guy who needed F3. I've been doing this for nearly two and a half years. I've done a few things considered "leadership",Continue reading "Change Is Good – New Leadership Council"

Back Blast: 11/26/19 – BoW @ The O

Conditions: 43°F and clear skies. PAX (11): Tron, Violet, Flo Jo, Whitney (R), Kilo, PK, Wham!, McAfee, Butcher, Tammy Faye Baker, Handbook (QIC) Here’s how it went down: Quick disclaimer @ 0530 followed by a short mosey around to the tennis courts for CoP. CoP: 20x SSH IC 20x Imperial Walkers IC 10x Grassgrabbers IC 10xContinue reading "Back Blast: 11/26/19 – BoW @ The O"

Back Blast Tuesday 11/26/19 – Peggy Baker BO with Dauber

Before I get to the workout, I want to share a little bit of the motivation and impact that the PAX had on me this morning.  First off, Bulletin was on my mind as I drove to PBP this morning.  I was praying for his continued healing (which is going very well), but it was afterContinue reading "Back Blast Tuesday 11/26/19 – Peggy Baker BO with Dauber"

BB: 11/26 Bayside – Nice and Slow Q

Weather: Clear, 42 Degrees, Humidity 81% Pax: 10 - Sadie, Birdie, Shuttlecock, Schotzie, Grandpa Bear, Charolais, Squid, Air Supply, Dusky (FNG), Nice and Slow (Q) WO: Disclaimer, then a 1/4 mile run around the parking lot.  We then did some warmup exercises and stretches. Thang 1: Burpee Suicide – Sprint to the first line onContinue reading "BB: 11/26 Bayside – Nice and Slow Q"

BLACK OPS @ 7AM – St. John Center for Homeless Men Merkin Challenege – 11/27

878 That's right come join in the fun tomorrow in the GLOOM to knock out 878 BURPEES with yours truly at St. John Center (700 E Muhammad Ali Blvd).  The more people we have the more burpees we get to dish out.  There is parking available on the street as well as a parking garageContinue reading "BLACK OPS @ 7AM – St. John Center for Homeless Men Merkin Challenege – 11/27"

11-26-19 – The Rooster @ Le Mutt – Back Up Q

I got a message from Nino that he needed a substitute Q for The Mutt tomorrow morning, so I told him no problem. I'll come off the bench to help out a HIM in need. It’s Thanksgiving and rivalry week which gives me plenty of material to work with. Come out tomorrow morning for aContinue reading "11-26-19 – The Rooster @ Le Mutt – Back Up Q"

Pre-Blast Tuesday 11/26/19 – Peggy Baker BO with Dauber 0530

YO!!!  Get out to Peggy Baker Park on Tuesday morning and I guarantee there will be no crap outs.  The Peggy Baker Park black ops is growing in notoriety...if you have not posted there yet, now is the time.  No coupons, but wear your running shoes as the workout will be fast-paced, numerical and will include interval running.Continue reading "Pre-Blast Tuesday 11/26/19 – Peggy Baker BO with Dauber 0530"

Pre-Blast – The Cliffs @ The Garden – 11.26.19

If you are worried about the extra calories you will be consuming this week, worry no more. Come out to The Garden tomorrow and get some. This workout will be challenging but rewarding(when you are finished). It's been a while since I have Q'd at St. Pat's so I'm looking forward to it. Can't wait.Continue reading "Pre-Blast – The Cliffs @ The Garden – 11.26.19"

11/25/2019 BlackOps at the O BackBlast

Pax (10) Flo Jo, Trump, Fergie, Cookie, Blueprint, PED, Fall Guy (Respect), Vincent (Respect), Wham! Glen Ross Conditions:  Clear and cold.  37* No Q on this one--just rerun the Mutt300.  Using the quarter mile loop along Robbers Row at the O and then stopping at the tennis courts for 25 reps of curls and LBCs. We madeContinue reading "11/25/2019 BlackOps at the O BackBlast"