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"
PB – ChatGPT Robot Q- The Minutemen at the Patriot- 4/24/2023
Patty here - I asked Chat GPT to take over the Q tomorrow and to write a workout and a PB. Here is what it came up with… join us tomorrow to see what the workout will be… Hello F3 Workout Group! It's your friendly neighborhood ChatGPT Robot, and I'm here to take over theContinue reading "PB – ChatGPT Robot Q- The Minutemen at the Patriot- 4/24/2023"
El Niño Watch Issued at ☘️Cloverfield☘️ 4.20.23 PreBlast
According to the Severe Weather Europe website an, “El Nino watch has been issued by NOAA, with large-scale atmospheric and oceanic changes now being detected as we head for the next ENSO phase.” In other news I (Nino) am set to Q Cloverfield at The Garden tomorrow. While the image below may come across asContinue reading "El Niño Watch Issued at ☘️Cloverfield☘️ 4.20.23 PreBlast"
PB – EXTREME WEEK – Furdays Q – Vets 4/19/2023
Come one, come all to the extreme week workout at Vets tonight at 1830. This will be an extremely 2.0 friendly (and themed) workout with refreshments to follow. You do not have to be completing extreme week to participate, just come, get your sweat on and lets build up our 2.0s. No coupons needed. BringContinue reading "PB – EXTREME WEEK – Furdays Q – Vets 4/19/2023"
BB – Furdays Q – 4/19/2023
Great morning with 21 Pax to celebrate my Postversary. Great weather, mumblechatter, and a heck of a beat down. Extreme Week is in full GO with great numbers this week. THE THANG Warmup/pre-amble Lunge walk to city place DORA x 3150 Dips150 Squats150 Big Boys Plank + Army Crawl (Shoutout Diablo) Mario to Heartbreak HillContinue reading "BB – Furdays Q – 4/19/2023"
PB – Furday’s Q – Range @ Patriot (Postversary)
One year in the gloom. Last April, Jimmy Neutron head locked me to my first F3 workout. At first I was nervous, skeptical & doubting that I could commit to something like F3. It was intimidating showing up with a bunch of strangers to workout, especially when I was so out of shape. But I’mContinue reading "PB – Furday’s Q – Range @ Patriot (Postversary)"
Pre Blast 4/19/23 The Bridge @ Posh
Going to be a perfect morning to grab an FNG and head to Posh for your Extreme Week credit.. or just because you know Posh is the place to be. We are going to embark on a journey and get some reps in. Bring your coupon, be ready to work some core and lace upContinue reading "Pre Blast 4/19/23 The Bridge @ Posh"