It’s hard for me to believe but this will be the 5th year in a row for this challenge that began as a CSAUP/Freed to Lead type of idea in 2020. To say that I’m humbled to have had about 100 different guys participate in the past 4 years would be an understatement. Honorable mentionContinueContinue reading “2024 Pull-up Challenge”
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PB – Wisteria at Pleasantville – 12/29/23 – Meter Maid Q
Come burn some calories before year end. Tomorrow we will be exploring the grounds of Norton Commons. Bring your running shoes and leave your coupons at home. Go time is 0530 at the amphitheater. -Meter Maid
Preblast – The Agony @ The County @ 0630, 12/28/23
🚨County tomorrow will start at 0630🚨YHC has the Q. The WO will be a bit of everything including use of coupons so bring one or snag one on-site. Lace up them shoes and let’s get a good sweat on. SYITG Backflop Q
Preblast- The Kapowski at Bayside – 12/28/23 – Meter Maid Q
It’s winter break and I’m on vacation. I’ll be loading up the Explorer tonight (make sure OJ sends me a gas card-lol) to bring out all of YHC’s favorite toys to Bayside. This means you’ll see the Sorinex center mass bells (aka potted plants), rucks and sandbags. No need to bring any coupons and you’llContinueContinue reading “Preblast- The Kapowski at Bayside – 12/28/23 – Meter Maid Q”
2024 IRON HORSE CHALLENGE
The Iron Horse Challenge was created as a way to help us to accelerate in all three F’s. The Fitness: The Magnet – Well, yeah…the more you work out, the better you’ll become. The Fellowship: The Glue – One of the purposes here is to travel, visit other Areas of Operation (AOs), meet and workContinueContinue reading “2024 IRON HORSE CHALLENGE”
January Ruck Event – Big Lebowski Themed – Preblast – 1/6/24 – Iroquois Park – Meter Maid Q
You’ve probably had too much food and drink the holidays. Do yourself a favor and mark down Saturday, January 6, 2024. “The Dude abides.” Please be there by 5:45PM as we would like to begin promptly at 6PM. Please park by the equestrian area at 2700 Sanders Gate Road. (In Waze, it is very closeContinueContinue reading “January Ruck Event – Big Lebowski Themed – Preblast – 1/6/24 – Iroquois Park – Meter Maid Q”
PB-Pelican Q-Foundry at the County 12/27/23
6:30 start at the foundry tomorrow…true heavy…run the loop after maybe. Bring coupons and we will need a few rucks
12-26-23 Pre-Blast – The Loco at the County
The presents have been delivered, the food has been eaten, and the drinks have been drunk. Time to get back in the saddle. We will do some combined movements to maximize calorie burn. Some running involved, but not much. Coupons needed. There could be an FNG making his presence tomorrow. Let’s make him feel welcome. SYITG!
Christmas Ruck 12/25/23 @ South Posh @ 0515-0645
Come join in on a tradition like no other as Bacon and myself are hosting this years Christmas Ruck! It will likely be NSFW. There will be bourbon. There will be time portals. There will be cheer. SYIT(xmas)RG! -Pizza
BB: Turkey 2 Tinsel 100 mile challenge
‘Twas two days before Christmas in the county valley, with the spirit of Festivus in the air, as our 2.0s eagerly anticipated the arrival of St. Nicholas. The scent of pine and the flickering glow of holiday lights adorned the windows of Forest Spring. While running across the Louisville landscape, we chose Meter’s watchful neighborhoodContinueContinue reading “BB: Turkey 2 Tinsel 100 mile challenge”
12-23-2023 back-blast – The Avenger @ The Patriot
Awesome morning at The Patriot with Single Source (R), Yankovic (R), Auto zone (R), Holy Roller (R), DeVitto, Kingsman, White bread, Pelican, Honeycomb, Meter Maid, Hush Puppy, Dauber (Q). It was a great mash of County and Patriot…Young and younger…some dressed in holiday garb like the pre-blast requested (me) and some who disregarded that completelyContinueContinue reading “12-23-2023 back-blast – The Avenger @ The Patriot”
12-23-2023 pre-blast – The Avenger @ The Patriot
Don your holiday garb and come earn that 17th cookie you know you will force down on Christmas Eve. There will be plenty of running and plenty of reps and a bit of math involved. No coupons needed. SYITG.
PB-Pelican Q-Agony at the County 12/21/23
I have the agony Q tomorrow, site Q is living it up in the Bahamas so I made the decision to start at 6 tomorrow..wear red or blue ..we may incorporate a dream game theme. Bring a coupon if you prefer your own but planning on using them. No long distance running but we willContinueContinue reading “PB-Pelican Q-Agony at the County 12/21/23”
Preblast- Christmas Q at the Stable with Porkchop 12/21/23
Twas’ the night before Christmas. And Santa’s getting jacked. ‘Cause who else is gonna get those Christmas gifts packed. Come get some at the Stable. Bring a present (coupon). -Porkchop
12.14.23 BackBlast: The Agony @ Tue County – BigBird Q
For me, it always starts with an idea. At some point, a few days or so before I’m set to Q, inspiration strikes. Perhaps because I’m looking for it but other times something hits my Bird brain and I get excited to share it with my brothers, whomever they happen to be on the dayContinueContinue reading “12.14.23 BackBlast: The Agony @ Tue County – BigBird Q”
BB 12/18 – The Incubator @ Posh – Hush Puppy Q
PAX: Dauber, PK, Bob Ross, AirRaid (R), Hush Puppy (Q) Weather: Gusty and cool, but we warmed up quick. We kicked things off with a short mosey then circled up to stretch a little before the main event began. Side Straddle Hops, Toy Soldiers, and a bit of Downward Dog. The Thang: DORA 50 ManContinueContinue reading “BB 12/18 – The Incubator @ Posh – Hush Puppy Q”
PB- Hoo Dai VQ – The Foundry at the County – 12/20/23
VQ Alert: Get those alarms set for 0530. Hoo Dai is bringing an elf themed you vs you workout to the County. Dealer’s choice: bring a coupon or use one on-site.
The Loco @ The County: A Chilly Challenge of Strength and Endurance
A Frigid Morning of Fitness and Fellowship This morning, at the crack of dawn, six dedicated men braved the biting cold to gather at “The County” for a grueling F3 workout, aptly named “The Loco.” Led by Abacus, our fearless Q, we embarked on a journey of physical and mental fortitude, with temperatures hovering inContinueContinue reading “The Loco @ The County: A Chilly Challenge of Strength and Endurance”
PB – Patty Q – The Big 4 Bridge BO – 12/19/23
🌉 DOWNTOWN AO 🌉 I’ve got the Q for a BO at the Bridge tomorrow 12/19 at 0600 at the Big 4 Bridge base. No coupons needed but we will stay warm with a full body workout. Come on. Do it! SYITG Patty
PB – The Incubator @ Posh 12/18/23 – Hush Puppy Q
Hush Puppy here! Lets get it cracking this Monday at The Incubator. Bring your can do attitude, a coupon, and running shoes for a high heart rate workout. We’re diving into some Dora-style challenges and cranking up the intensity with you v you action. Let’s kick off the week strong together at 5:30 AM. SYITG!
PB- 12/18/23- Minuteman at the Patriot- Meter Maid Q
YHC hasn’t been out to the Patriot in a hot minute. I am bringing out the potted plants and some other toys at the Patriot. Expect some moseying between exercises to stay warm. Never Miss a Monday, -Meter Maid
Cloverfield at The Garden 12.14.23 PreBlast
I’m set to Q at The Garden tomorrow for my 40th birthday & 6 year postversary (the ladder is actually Sunday the 17th but close enough). Plan on doing a handful of my favorite exercises, which if you have no idea what those could be because you’ve never been to one of my 125+ Qs thenContinueContinue reading “Cloverfield at The Garden 12.14.23 PreBlast”
12.14.23 Pre Blast: The Agony @ The County – BigBird Q
Feeling inspired by Viking’s Gangnam Style playlist, you the PAX will be creating our playlist. We’ll be putting in work to songs suggested. Since I’m taking lead, I’ve got honors with the first song. Bring with you a song that gets your blood pumping, running shoes, coupons (your own or we can grab onsite) andContinueContinue reading “12.14.23 Pre Blast: The Agony @ The County – BigBird Q”
Pre-Blast The Bridle at The Stable
I look forward to my first adventure to The Stable. We are going to stay warm, do a lot of merkins and some leg work. I have a finisher that is sure to please. No Coupons needed. SYITG! Minnow
12/13/23 Foundry Backblast – Fungi Q
Pretty chilly to start the day but crisp and clear. There are quite a few challenge going on at the end of the year with 12 days, Turkey to Tinsel, 50 Ruck etc. Along with those that prefer a Heavy over Run, I put something together (based loosely on Brown Waters bday Q) that couldContinueContinue reading “12/13/23 Foundry Backblast – Fungi Q”
PB – 12.12.23 – Tank at Vets (Kitty Litter Q)
YHC is excited to get back out the esteemed Vets AO–one of Louisville’s finest. The Kitty Committee is hard at work crafting a creative and pain-inducing weinke for the job, but it’ll definitely involve coupon (or ruck or sandbag) work. We’ll likely go easy on the running, as YHC is just coming off the 12-DaysContinueContinue reading “PB – 12.12.23 – Tank at Vets (Kitty Litter Q)”
12/13/23 Foundry Preblast
Tomorrow we’ll recreate a bit of BW’s Bday Q. There will be a Heavy (Stay pretty stationary) option as well as an opportunity to mix in running if you are so inclined or are involved with a challenge. You should be able to get your 3 miles if wanted for T2T. Coupons needed. Bring orContinueContinue reading “12/13/23 Foundry Preblast”
F3 Combating Loneliness
Feeling Alone In a time where men everywhere seem permanently connected to their “smart” phones, more people feel isolated and alone. On the whole, we have more “friends” and yet have less meaningful relationships. In a 2023 study nearly 60% of people feel alone or lonely on a regular basis! Consider how isolating that mustContinueContinue reading “F3 Combating Loneliness “
How Are Fitness and Leadership Related: More Than a Workout
Leadership and Fitness Leadership and Fitness have more in common than one may think on the surface. Men are designed to accelerate through life. Accelerating requires getting our heads in the right places. While I’ve exercised first thing in the more for years (6+ with F3 and 10+ before F3), I found F3 provided aContinueContinue reading “How Are Fitness and Leadership Related: More Than a Workout”
PB- The Fog at the Posh – Meter Maid – 12/9/23
It’s gonna be unseasonable warm tomorrow so get up and let’s get after it to start the weekend right. Bring your favorite coupon and report at 0700. -Meter Maid