Category Archives: #ruck

PB- The Ruiner at the O – 7/16/22 – Meter Maid Q

Come join where it all started in Louisville. There will be a preruck at 5:45am and the regular workout at 7am. It will be the 1st time the potted plants have come to the O. They will bring their friends the sandbags and rucks as well. Bring gloves and be ready to run some shortContinue reading “PB- The Ruiner at the O – 7/16/22 – Meter Maid Q”

BB- The Nest at the County – 3/5/22 – Meter Maid Q

There was a lot of activity around the County this morning. We had 6 runners and 5 ruckers who were out enjoying a beautiful mornings before the Nest. As Stick Up had texted late last night, the County would have a visitor Toto (DR from Grand Rapids, MI) this morning. I came to learn heContinue reading “BB- The Nest at the County – 3/5/22 – Meter Maid Q”

PB- The Nest at the County (and PreRuck) – 3/5/22 – Meter Maid Q

Let’s make it a double…preRuck at 6am and YHC with the Q at 7am. There will be potted plants, sandbags, rucks, jumps and ad free music. Bring your gloves and running shoes. Actually workout objects may vary from this older picture. SYITG! -Meter Maid

BB- The Monthly Ruck (August) – 8/20/21 – Tidwell and Meter Maid Co-Q

Earlier in the year, I had heard that Tidwell wanted to CoQ one of the monthly rucks. Fast forward to a few weeks ago when Viking was looking for an August Q. I had never led one, so I reached out to Tidwell and we began planning it. Being a CPA by trade, below areContinue reading “BB- The Monthly Ruck (August) – 8/20/21 – Tidwell and Meter Maid Co-Q”

BB – The Fog 3/6/21 – Meter Maid Q

I always enjoy working out and rucking at the Posh. Yogi and his team do a fantastic job of maintaining the grounds. As my pre-blast stated, I scheduled a pre-Ruck workout. Gaba Gaba and I cast off at 5:45am and got about 3.8 miles going to toward North Posh and back. Before the workout, itContinue reading “BB – The Fog 3/6/21 – Meter Maid Q”

January Ruck- 1/22/202- Big 4 Bridge Star Course

It’s finally 2021, so let’s begin to look forward and longer speak of the “Year That Shall Not Be Named.”  The best way to get this year off to a rucking good start is the commencement of the regular scheduled Monthly Rucks. To start the year off we will be doing a 12 Mile StarContinue reading “January Ruck- 1/22/202- Big 4 Bridge Star Course”

McAfee’s 3rd Postiversary Q – Ruck PT @ The O

Tomorrow marks my three year anniversary with F3! It’s hard to believe its been that long but I am excited to start the day off right with my brothers in the Gloom. Tomorrow I will be bringing back one of my favorite WODs but with a bit of a Rucking twist. So bring your ruck/coupon/weightContinue reading “McAfee’s 3rd Postiversary Q – Ruck PT @ The O”

BB- Blacks Ops PT Training at O – Meter Maid Q

I agreed to Q earlier this week. I had drawn up a plan last tonight to do 11s on the tennis court and run with our rucks around a short track. I wasn’t sure what the numbers would be given all of the other options for Friday morning. One things for sure it was hotContinue reading “BB- Blacks Ops PT Training at O – Meter Maid Q”

PreBlast- 7/10/20 Black Ops GrowRuck PT Training with Meter Maid @ The O

If you haven’t signed up for GrowRuck in October, you should. If you want to train for it, come on out to the O. Bring your rucks, gloves and a can do attitude. This workout will get your heart rate up. -Meter Maid

Announcing GROWRUCK 21 Training Opportunities

Today marks 15 weeks exactly from the start of GrowRuck 21!  If you’ve already signed up, then T-CLAPS to you.  You’re awesome.  If you have yet to sign up, you’re still awesome but quit thinking about it, quit second guessing yourself, and take the plunge.  If you are asking yourself ‘can I make it 12Continue reading “Announcing GROWRUCK 21 Training Opportunities”

Pre-Blast for 02/15 PokerRuck

You gotta know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to Ruck away with a big coupon! Yes boys, Saturday the 15th will be the inaugural F3 Louisville PokerRuck. Brought to you by StarChild and Methane. Startex & Endex will be at Joe’s older than Dirt located at: 8131 New laContinue reading “Pre-Blast for 02/15 PokerRuck”

BackBlast: 2/6/20 – Ruck Ops @ Vets

Conditions: 33°F and cloudy. PAX (8): Yoshi, Diablo, Meter Maid, Tool Time, Ditka, Frankenbaby, Plumb Bob, Handbook (QIC) Here’s how it went down: Issued a quick disclaimer prior to startex.  At 2100, it was ruck’s on and off for a quick warm-up. Warm-up: PAX rucked from the memorial into the park toward The Jeffersonian.  Hung aContinue reading “BackBlast: 2/6/20 – Ruck Ops @ Vets”

Pre-Blast: 2/6/20 – Ruck Ops @ Vets 9pm TONIGHT

YHC is on the Q tonight at our weekly Ruck Ops workout and I’m pumped for the chance to lead one of these.  This workout has quickly turned into one of my favorite posts of the week.  Always a great opportunity to put in some hard work to go along with some of the bestContinue reading “Pre-Blast: 2/6/20 – Ruck Ops @ Vets 9pm TONIGHT”

BB- Meter Maid VQ at the Max – 1/25/20

It was my first Q at the Max so I wanted to do something special. I brought out my inventory of GoRuck rucks and sandbags. It was about 35 degrees and it was flurrying. I had gotten there early to check out the areas for my Q. Schotzie was the first to arrive. He doesn’tContinue reading “BB- Meter Maid VQ at the Max – 1/25/20”

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”

St. John Center for Homeless Men Merkin Challenge

Calling all PAX and AO’s for a wonderful 3rdF opportunity.  I met with St. John Center recently and with the winter coming they are in need of white crew socks for their members.   St. John Center for Homeless Men is a great local non-profit that helps homeless men address the barriers to housing andContinue reading “St. John Center for Homeless Men Merkin Challenge”

9.21.19 BB @ Nest Pre-Ruck

I had originally planned to ruck at North Posh but a race with over 1,000 racers had it closed down. I ended up moving it to the County and ending for those wanting t to join Airplane’s 40th Birthday Q. I wasn’t sure how many we would have but was pleased with having 5 andContinue reading “9.21.19 BB @ Nest Pre-Ruck”

6/12/19 D-Day 75th Anniversary Rucking Challenge Workout Backblast

When I saw this month’s GoRuck challenge I knew this one that I really wanted to do since both of my grandfathers were in the war.  For those not familiar with the Challenge, the goal is to ruck 25, 50, or 75 miles and complete 2, 3, or 4, specific workouts to receive a bronze,Continue reading “6/12/19 D-Day 75th Anniversary Rucking Challenge Workout Backblast”

Star Ruck Back Blast (We Be Shufflin’)

50 miles on foot is a loooong way.  Carrying over 30 pounds on your back is no picnic either.  However, when you’re teamed up with some real HIMs that motivate you and pull you along with them, it makes the journey a lot easier to conquer.  And CONQUER we did!  Not just our team, butContinue reading “Star Ruck Back Blast (We Be Shufflin’)”

BackBlast – CSAUP 3/23/19 North Posh Abacus Q

Several weeks ago at a North Posh run workout Dunphy floated the idea let’s run 50K around the 1.8 mile loop called the Coppiced Woods Trail. If you’re keeping score at home that’s 20 laps! Hmmm! Seems like a great CSAUP opportunity. YHC jumped on the idea and set the date of March 23, 2019.Continue reading “BackBlast – CSAUP 3/23/19 North Posh Abacus Q”

Pre-Blast 3/19 at The Mutt

Come out to the Mutt for a workout in the gloom. I’ll have the tunes flowing along with the sweat.  We will have some fun and some laughs but we will get better.  Hope to see you there. Geppetto is leading a pre-WO ruck at 4:45 for those who are wanting some extra work. SYITGContinue reading “Pre-Blast 3/19 at The Mutt”

The Not So SMURPH: Back Blast 2.16.19

This Saturday started off a little earlier than normal. With the Star Course closing in, several of us wanted to get some miles in prior to starting the day. At 0400, I met up with Alexa at the O Posh, and we planned to meet up with others who were starting at North Posh. WeContinue reading “The Not So SMURPH: Back Blast 2.16.19”

Pre-Blast Valentine’s Day at The Mutt

Come on out for some last minute preparation for your Valentine’s “Festivities.”  We will have some fun and some laughs but we will work.  I will have some tunes to get you in the right mood too. Also for those wanting some 2rd F we are going to meet at 4:30 for a pre-workout ruckContinue reading “Pre-Blast Valentine’s Day at The Mutt”

2/3: BB for another Poshy Ruck

Alexa: what did you do this morning? OK! Here’s what happened: Pax: Deep Dish, Jolly Rancher, Alexa (Q is there a Q on a Black Ops Ruck? Although the weather the day before was sunny and in high 50’s, the temperature dropped quite a few degrees overnight. It was a little on the cool sideContinue reading “2/3: BB for another Poshy Ruck”

1/27/19 BO 12-Mile Ruck Back Blast

PAX: Meter Maid, Vacuum, and Plumb Bob WEATHER: Upper 30s, Clear, Breezy, especially along the river LOCATION: Meet up at the base of the Big Four Bridge, traveled both sides of the river DISTANCE: 12 Miles TIME: 3:28 Huggies sent out a message recently about an on your own GoRuck 12-mile timed event.  That’s perfectContinue reading “1/27/19 BO 12-Mile Ruck Back Blast”

BO 12 Mile Ruck Sunday 1/27 @ Big Four

This pretty much explains it all.  Huggies posted this a few days ago and there seems to be some interest.  We will start on the Kentucky side of the Big Four Bridge at 5:00 AM.  We will travel on both sides of the river.  I’ve mapped out a path that (if the GPS and GoogleContinue reading “BO 12 Mile Ruck Sunday 1/27 @ Big Four”

1/6 Backblast- “Stranger Danger” Ruck

  7 PAX met up at 5:30 to start a 10 mile ruck at the Posh. 4 of us were there on time…Meter Maid had technical difficulties and couldn’t get out of his house, so Airplane being a true HIM, swooped by and grabbed him on the way. In typical Momma’s Boy fashion, he cameContinue reading “1/6 Backblast- “Stranger Danger” Ruck”