The night was short and the morning was lightning fast. The Q for The Big Kapowski was peeling rubber as the clock struck 5:30 AM. The old bull Charolais was gracious enough to get the pax on the move and to the courtyard for some SSH while I was arriving. As I pulled up weContinue reading "05/04/2023 Back-Blast The Big Kapowski"
PB Pizza Q – Pleasantville – 5/5/2023
G'day mate. Join me tomorrow morning at 0530 at Pleasantville (Norton Commons Ampitheater) for a lower body beat down as we go full Kangaroo. Good mix of cardio, lower body, and a little upper body. No coupons. You will get better and earn your Oaks. -Pizza https://www.thesenior.com.au/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/GJZ5TVpAk84wrTzsQfLQRB/f822e05d-05a9-4aa8-ac66-0c896ea1e8cc.jpg/r0_0_768_960_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg
Back Blast 05-03-2023 – Edward Scissorhands at The Bridge at Parklands
I recently had the privilege of observing a unique workout led by none other than Edward Scissorhands himself. The participants of this intense session included Methane, Jitterbug, Bob Ross, and Diana Dukes. The workout began with a brief warm-up routine that included dynamic stretches and calisthenics to get the blood pumping and muscles warmed up.Continue reading "Back Blast 05-03-2023 – Edward Scissorhands at The Bridge at Parklands"
05.03.23 BACKBLAST – The Foundry at The County
Weather: 45 degrees. Clear skies. Cool, but not cold. Slight wind out of the west. Perfect. Pax: Meter Maid, Subprime, Double Pump, Pelican, Asian Zing (R), Tebow (R), Jerry Maquire (R), Brown Water, Dauber QIC: Stick Up YHC was supposed to Q The Foundry on March 8, but had to bail due to getting backContinue reading "05.03.23 BACKBLAST – The Foundry at The County"
PB The Bridle @ The Stable 5-4-23 – Twisters 1-YR Postaversary.
Cmon out to the stable for a 1 yr postaversary (Twister, HBK, Wolverine) tomorrow men. We’re playing long shot derby, curated bluegrass for your ears, coupons needed, and mini mint juleps in the cofeeteria. SYITG 💪🏼 Sounds like a recipe to show up and get better!
BB-05.02.23-LoCo @ The County: Kitty Litter Q.
The Oprah-Bomb theme message for this WO: For many men out there, it's the fellowship & community (2nd F) that's the most challenging work to conquer and overcome. Absent opposing forces (Newton's 1st Law), most men would continue to drift towards quiet lives of isolation, gravitate towards selfishness, assume unhealthy levels of independence (often withContinue reading "BB-05.02.23-LoCo @ The County: Kitty Litter Q."
05/04/2023 Pre-Blast- The Big Kapowski
Remember those stays of waking up to catch the bus or hopping in Daddy's Caddy to go to school? Well, YHC experienced neither of those phenomena. In the AM, however, I will educate on what resources are out there, especially on the Slack app,for utilizing Tech to spread F3 awareness while also slow burning ourContinue reading "05/04/2023 Pre-Blast- The Big Kapowski"
Vincent Q- BlackOps @ The Hawk’s Nest 5/4/23. 7709 Bardstown Rd.
Tomorrow is Thurby so I know a lot of HIM's are planning a day at the track enjoying mint Julep's and other select beverages. Start your day early in the gloom at the Hawk's Nest for a somewhat track themed work out. We will at least run in circles making left turns. Bring a couponContinue reading "Vincent Q- BlackOps @ The Hawk’s Nest 5/4/23. 7709 Bardstown Rd."
5/4/23 Subprime @ The Garden
Tomorrow will be Thurby themed at The Garden! We will have 7 different races mixed up with coupon work. It won’t be all running for the races. Come find out what’s in store and get one more good workout in before all the Derby festivities!
5/4 Preblast – The O #TempleOfGloom
They say you can only be in the Derby once as a horse. Well in F3 you can be in the Derby however many times OJ wants to run it back. That’s right, we’re going back in the archives to run the F3 Derby. Haven’t been before? Maybe you’ll learn something new. Done it before?Continue reading "5/4 Preblast – The O #TempleOfGloom"
5.3.23 PB – The Foundry at The County
Grab your favorite heavy thing and bring it to The County tomorrow. YHC has the Q and it has been way too long since the last one. Ruck/vest friendly if you need a little extra suck in your life. Grab a buddy, your favorite coupon and get to the foundry. #MTCGA. -Stick Up
Backblast – 2023 KDF Mini / Marathon
Most of the time I think a Backblast is there for the PAX, not the author. But in the case of my running journey, it is as much a diary entry for me to look back at, as much as a chance to engage the PAX. For those that take the time to read, enjoy.Continue reading "Backblast – 2023 KDF Mini / Marathon"
BB – Bayside, The Max, 5/2/23
I sent out a PB and had only 1 HC hit the Bayside site, so I was nervous that no one was interested in what I had planned. Late in the evening, Patty hit Mumblechatter with the prospect of 4 FNG's! No pressure. BTW, 1 HC turned into a FS. Weather - 45 and aContinue reading "BB – Bayside, The Max, 5/2/23"
BB – The Stallion @ The Stable 5-2-23
The morning air was clear and brisk for early May. COP was standard. For the Thang the HIMS were transported back a quarter century to 1998 for the musical accompaniment. We stuck with that quarter the rest of the way. The Thang 0.25 mile run 25 Thrusters 25 Coupon Swings 25 Lunges (IC) 25 BigContinue reading "BB – The Stallion @ The Stable 5-2-23"
Walt Whitman Challenge
This challenge is centered around the Back Blast. The winner of this challenge will win the soon to be coveted, Walt Whitman trophy for excellence in literary mastery and good with words. What is this Back Blast you speak of Bird? Well, you know what a Pre Blast is, right? Most of you participate andContinue reading "Walt Whitman Challenge"
5/2/23 The Stallion at The Stable
YHC has got the Q for The Stallion at The Stable. Coupons and appropriate PPE. We will lift a little, run a little and get better a little. I’m working on an original playlist for you all tomorrow, since it seems that no one enjoys the preloaded playlist that I find. HC, HM, HmfM now.
2023 Challenge Yourself challenge
When does this take place: It never ends!...but for the purpose of this challenge, from today until 12 months from now. What it is not: Any single challenge to become better in one specific, targeted area. What it is: You're already here. Now it's time to dig deep and push for more! Push for greatness!Continue reading "2023 Challenge Yourself challenge"
05.02.23 – PreBlast – The Cliffs @ The Garden: Husky (Q)
Come to The Garden if you want a good workout with a little elevation. It will get you blood flowing and your mojo on point for the track. Coupons will be used on sight.
05.02.23 – PreBlast – LoCo @ The County: Kitty Litter (Q)
"502'sDay", named for our local 502 area code, seems to be the new "local's day" at Churchill Downs (dead last place behind Derby, Oaks, Thurby, and Werby). This year it happens to fall on the date "05.02.". Which is cool. Erstwhile, the County LoCoS will be showing the LoCaLs how to move through Race WeekContinue reading "05.02.23 – PreBlast – LoCo @ The County: Kitty Litter (Q)"
PB: Bayside, The Max, 5/2/23
Come on out to Bayside Downs for a Derby week prep. The old bull will see if he can complete with the horses. Giddy-up. SYITG. Charolais
BackBlast: 2023 Pull-up challenge
86,102 27 18 86,102 is the # of pull-ups your boys knocked out in 3 short months. 27 is the number of HIM that achieved the goal of at least 2023 pull-ups in the aforementioned three short months. And 18 is the number of men that were new to this challenge, eager to get afterContinue reading "BackBlast: 2023 Pull-up challenge"
4.18.23 Back Blast: Extreme week @ The County – PM Beatdown
About two weeks before the start of Extreme week, Furdays reached out and asked my thoughts on doing a Co-Q with my boy Worm for an evening workout at The County. A few things here: 1) I’m still a sucker for a call out. 2) Honored to be thought of, and 3) if it wasContinue reading "4.18.23 Back Blast: Extreme week @ The County – PM Beatdown"
PB- Pleasantville at Norton Commons – 4/28/23 – Meter Maid Q and 5 Year Postiversary
YHC started 5 years ago at Crestwood Elementary black ops with an Abacus / Airplane CoQ. Tomorrow I plan on celebrating it with a traditional heavy around the Amphitheater area given my recently diagnosed left foot Achilles tendinitis. Bring a coupon and I will bring provide a few other toys like sandbags and ruck. ComeContinue reading "PB- Pleasantville at Norton Commons – 4/28/23 – Meter Maid Q and 5 Year Postiversary"
Pre-Blast – Vincent Q – BlackOps @ The Hawk’s Nest. 4/27/23
Tomorrow looks like a great day for a field trip. Come on out to the newest F3 Lou Black Ops AO for a test ride and bring a friend. Bring a weight of choice and plan to lift a little, move a little, sweat a lot and get better. Cedar Creek Baptist at 7709 BardstownContinue reading "Pre-Blast – Vincent Q – BlackOps @ The Hawk’s Nest. 4/27/23"
Pre-Blast Cloverfield @ The Garden
Merkins, Hills, Sprints and odds are Calves - standard workout. We are going to keep moving during our entire workout for a Cardio and Merkin extravaganza. SYITG! -Minnow
Pre-blast – Jolly Rancher Q – Rooster at The Mutt – 04/25/2023!
Come join me tomorrow at The Mutt as I pick up my bounty from winning the bourbon raffle from Old Bay! I have no idea what we'll be doing just yet, but that's pretty typical for a Mutt Q, right? So, I'm sure we'll be fine. We may make use of some coupons, but IContinue reading "Pre-blast – Jolly Rancher Q – Rooster at The Mutt – 04/25/2023!"
The Loco @ The County- Tudors Q 4/25/2023
Come with me to climb to the top of the county enjoy the views and maybe if your lucky make a new friend. Recommed running shoes, gloves and coupons for a 5:30 start. Pre-Ruck starts at 4:45. SYITG
The Cliffs @ The Garden – Jewel Q 4.25.23
Let's take a trip around the campus tomorrow. Coupons will be used, probably a good idea to wear running shoes. Probably a good idea to be ready to Embrace the Suck. SYITGG - Jewel
PB 4/25/23 The Stallion at The Stable w/ Edward Scissorhands
SPRING CONDITIONING. Be ready to move, run, jump, hop, skip, shuffle and stride. Bring those running shoes, be ready to get after it and go ahead and bring those coupons too! SYITG.
BB – Patty and ChatGPT Q – Minutemen at the Patriot – 4/24/23
Well fellas, I asked ChatGPT to write up a Workout Script and format, a Pre-Blast, and a message to share for the Back-Blast. The Pax gave it a go and followed what Artificial Intelligence thinks is a good idea. I shared the prompts and details I gave it and the outcome of what was generatedContinue reading "BB – Patty and ChatGPT Q – Minutemen at the Patriot – 4/24/23"