Da Blender BB 03.14.18. OldBay at the helm.

PAX: 16.  Country Boy, Glen Ross, Grinder, Left Eye, Geppetto, P.E.D., Spreadhsheet, Zartan, Insane-O, Zoolander, Pope, Buschhh, Nugget, Red Roof, OJ, Old Bay (Q). Does he have enough left in the tank for another spicy WO?  Will Captain Insane-O show up now that burpees have been mentioned?  How is it even possible that asparagus makesContinue reading "Da Blender BB 03.14.18. OldBay at the helm."

PreBlast: A Dream of Spring – Temple of Gloom

"WHY IS IT SNOWING LIKE EVERYDAY IN THE MIDDLE OF MARCH?!? DOESN'T ANYONE ELSE NOTICE THIS?!? I FEEL LIKE I'M TAKING CRAZY PILLS!!" Look, I know what has to be done.  We have to make a sacrifice to the gods of winter if we want this winter to end.  I've got to say goodbye toContinue reading "PreBlast: A Dream of Spring – Temple of Gloom"

3/15/19 Shelby County/MLCH @F3VilleBlackOps Preblast – CI Q #getbetter

YHC (Captain Insane-o) has the Q for the Shelby County Black Op at Martha Layne Collins High School.  Two things: 1.  I encourage you to read about Martha Layne Collins.  Regardless of your politics, she is a very important figure in modern Kentucky history.  Getting Toyota to invest in Kentucky, alone, is a significant accomplishment.Continue reading "3/15/19 Shelby County/MLCH @F3VilleBlackOps Preblast – CI Q #getbetter"

The Bridge @ the Posh Backblast 3/14

There were 11 HIMs who made up the PAX this am ITG @ the Posh. The PAX: Star Child, Methane, Double Down (respect), Little Jerry (respect), Pew Pew, Grave Digger, Brokeback, Bob Ross, Gypsy, Boozer, & Mr. Hat (Q). Despite the snow on the ground and ice on the sidewalks, we braved through it. It was myContinue reading "The Bridge @ the Posh Backblast 3/14"

Blender Pre-Blast 03.14. OldBay at the helm.

It's possible I just wanted to ensure my Iron Horse eligibility.  It's possible that I just wanted to see what it felt like to Q back to back days, or 3 times in 9 days .  It's possible that I signed up after a few healthy glasses of brown water, and completely forgot that IContinue reading "Blender Pre-Blast 03.14. OldBay at the helm."

Bag O’ Wrenches BB – 03.13.18 – OldBay at the helm

Ah Seneca...how I've missed you.  Your beautiful terrain, your sketchy bathroom, your PAX that doesn't quit.  This is where it all started for me last year, and I wanted to capture a few elements of my first post back in June. PAX 16:  Double Down (R), Wham!, Diablo, Peach, Lil Jerry (R), Pope, Vincent (R),Continue reading "Bag O’ Wrenches BB – 03.13.18 – OldBay at the helm"

3/12/18 Backblast from the Cold n Sloppy Posh

Before and After Pics. Q-Tool Time 18 Pax! Methane, Kilo, Iceman, Glaucoma, Lil Jerry, Diablo, StarChild, Grave Digger, McAfee, Snowman, Gypsy, Bob Ross, Pew Pew, Double Down, Mr Hat, Boozer, Broke Back & me Weather- Sloppy n Cold 34ish COP- Some Bob Ross Arm Circles (clockwise and counter-clockwise) 20ea in cadence- Abe Vigodas, SSH's, MountainContinue reading "3/12/18 Backblast from the Cold n Sloppy Posh"

3.13.18 Carpenter PreBlast: bring gloves not sleeves

"I like your sleeves" said no one ever at the Carpenter. Granted tomorrow will be a bit chilly in the low 30's but sleeves will limit your guns ability to breath and believe me they will be breathing hard tomorrow. So will your legs and quad but midriffs are not recommended. F3 abs are notoriousContinue reading "3.13.18 Carpenter PreBlast: bring gloves not sleeves"

3/10/18 #Ruiner Backblast

QIC: Wham! 17 PAX: Bean Counter; Scratch; Vincent (Respect); Oscar (FNG); Tron; Who Dey; Pong (FNG); Trump; Gillespie; Captain Insane-O; Noxeema Jackson; OJ; Geppetto; Mayberry; Pope; Red Roof Time: 0700 Temperature: 35ish degrees Playing Surface: Sloppy Zoo Zoo Lemon Gear Check: Gray Under Armour long sleeve shirt; Kilo yellow short sleeve Champion shirt; Black tights,Continue reading "3/10/18 #Ruiner Backblast"

BackBlast – Sunday Runday @ the”O”.

Another Sunday, Runday, Funday is in the books! PAX - Tron, Pope, Little Jerry and Vincent met for a race training run or just to get in some miles. YHC was a little behind due to the time change but managed to have a flag in the ground in time for the 8am start. OfContinue reading "BackBlast – Sunday Runday @ the”O”."

3/10/18 BB @ the Posh. Burpee 1/4 mile

Big shout out to the 8 HIM's that braved the beat down I had in store. Everyone pushed thru and destroyed it. Q: Gypsy PAX: 9 PAX, Abacus, Boozer, Dot, Swifty, Double Down (RESPECT), McAfee, Preemie, Mr. Hat Circled up at 7:00 to a little warm up 25 - SSH 25 - Imperial Walkers Short MoseyContinue reading "3/10/18 BB @ the Posh. Burpee 1/4 mile"

B.B. #thehurt #f3counts

Thanks to all 21 brothers that came to Wham-O VQ, big thanks to Digiorno for helping me set up blasts. Two FNGs!!! Welcome miyagi and belding, keep coming. Q: Wham-O Pax: 22 total, cutlass, mouth, airplane, snowman, busch, glen ross, fatone, spreadsheet, fridge, zoolander, spinal tap, backdraft, dorn, digiorno, moonlight, sump pump, mad cow, waterContinue reading "B.B. #thehurt #f3counts"

3/10 Backblast from #MarthaLayneCollinsHS #Shelbyville #KiloQ

  This is Martha Layne Collins, former Governor of Kentucky and the name sake for our newest expansion project in Shelbyville, Martha Layne Collins High School.  Sadly thats about all I can tell you about this woman, but if the high school is dedicated to her service to our state then she must of doneContinue reading "3/10 Backblast from #MarthaLayneCollinsHS #Shelbyville #KiloQ"

3.9.10 Black Op Ruck at the Reservior – Zartan via Red Roof

IMO the 1st F today paled in comparison to the 2dnF. However I will share a break down of what we did. PAX: Wham!, MadCow, Mouth, Zartan and Diablo* Conditions: crystal clear and high 20s. Gearlander: $1200 in Ruck sacks, 5 pairs of shoes, one orange hoodie (guess who) and 4 beanie caps. Pretty subduedContinue reading "3.9.10 Black Op Ruck at the Reservior – Zartan via Red Roof"

3-9-18 Backblast #BlackOps at Norton Commons….where they have Soccer Lawns.

QIC – Face PAX (14): Captain Insaneo, Snowman, Steerage, Plethora, Zoolander, Wahoo, Fergie (FNG), Tool Time, Wingnut, Airplane, Cinnebeard (FNG), Double Down (Resp), Glenn Ross Weather: 26 degrees, humidity 76%....lovely Zoo-tire: Grey tri-blend F3 ISI flag tshirt (unnecessary according to Zoo), Patagonia R1 pullover, black UA tights, grey Nike running shorts (7" inseam), smart woolContinue reading "3-9-18 Backblast #BlackOps at Norton Commons….where they have Soccer Lawns."

Sanders Elementary @f3louisville BackBlast #2rd F

Q- Zoo PAX - 20 2nd graders at Sanders Elementary and Ms. Clark HIW Gearlander - navy plain front slim slacks, white oxford with green initials on pocket, navy bow tie with green stripes, navy and green socks. Black loafers Book - "How Full is Your Bucket?" COP Met Ms. Clark and the Pax. TheyContinue reading "Sanders Elementary @f3louisville BackBlast #2rd F"

3/9 NorthPosh Ruck training at The Wall. #NeverQuit

We've got a PAX full of Winners.  Yesterday morning PK informed me he wasn't going to be able to post this morning because he couldn't make it back from either St. Matthews or Norton Commons in time to get the 2.0s off to school.  Beep bop beep, Ruck training at North Posh.  PK and IContinue reading "3/9 NorthPosh Ruck training at The Wall. #NeverQuit"