Early Start.. Disappointment.. Sounds like Prom All Over Again
Date: 2025-04-25 AO: ufo-ultimatefriz Q: MARTA PAX: Spyglass, Steve Hall, Spikeball, Crawdad, Shank, Fruity Pebbles, Slumdog, Broken Arrow, Yeti, Victoria, Smokey, sweeney_todd, Situation, MARTA, Biden, Cinco, Eaglet,Hobbs, Pink Eye, Gumnut, Cinco, Eaglet, Hobbs FNGs: 3 Cinco, Eaglet, Hobbs COUNT: 21 The blast nearly writes itself today. YHC arrived with coffee at the break of 5:15, the normal starting time, to a lit field and an intense game already locked in at 6-1 in favor of Pink jerseys. I quickly checked slack to no use as it was not mentioned that the start time was moved up to 5 AM to avoid football practice. Needless to say there was no football practice today and perhaps the granola, elitist, globalist text chain members could ask their inside man on current schedules. I just sat through a 1st grade performance which was theme around bullying and being a good friend. While the acting was superb, the writing was not so much – regardless, the iPhoners would not have been considered good friends in this play. There is a great innovation called SLACK that is a great communication tool that both yuppies and greenies can use but I digress. Next week I’ll be prepared to wreck my vengeance on the field and let the record show that I am not credited with a loss this week as the team was already down 6-1 at my arrival.
The match was never close but that doesn’t mean there weren’t moments to remember. Both Slumdog and Spikeball went down with non-contact injuries with the former looking bad… Despite his injury, @yeti informed Slumdog that tuition is due at the normal time. Defense was mostly lacking for yellow but that’s to be expected given the state of Vicky’s attire. At some point, Victoria shed his shirt and lacquered up with what most are saying had the scent and feel of baby oil. Imaginations went wild and the board will be consulted for a potential rename to Chip and Dales, Baby Oil, Swinging Richard, and/or Diddy (too soon?). Someone had to explain to the young’uns “that chip and dales” is not a safe google from a work computer. Was it the oil or the lack of focus or both that caused Fruity Pebbles’s drops – best described as egregious and many.
I was sad to miss the naming of Gumnut at some point last week? spackles has been trying to name someone that for a decade and I can’t wait to see him beam in excitement when he hears.
6 o’clock hit with no football team… something about the team being too distracted by prom to practice. This generation is truly soft… It’s known that Providence Day does not take a day off so set your wagers against CLT Christian next year. Great recruitment of 3 FNGs out of the feeder church Oakhurst – well done folks – now to get them to some real workouts.
Announcements: Blood drive June 20th – donate or Marta will take it by force on the field.
Yellow(12): Spyglass Slumdog Marta Cinco (FNG) Eaglet (FNG) Shank Fruity Spikeball Paris Broken Arrow Hobbs (FNG)
Pink (16?): Pinkeye Yeti Vicky/Chip and Dales Biden Smokey Gumnut Sitch Freshmeat Sweeney Todd Crawdad
The match was never close but that doesn’t mean there weren’t moments to remember. Both Slumdog and Spikeball went down with non-contact injuries with the former looking bad… Despite his injury, @yeti informed Slumdog that tuition is due at the normal time. Defense was mostly lacking for yellow but that’s to be expected given the state of Vicky’s attire. At some point, Victoria shed his shirt and lacquered up with what most are saying had the scent and feel of baby oil. Imaginations went wild and the board will be consulted for a potential rename to Chip and Dales, Baby Oil, Swinging Richard, and/or Diddy (too soon?). Someone had to explain to the young’uns “that chip and dales” is not a safe google from a work computer. Was it the oil or the lack of focus or both that caused Fruity Pebbles’s drops – best described as egregious and many.
I was sad to miss the naming of Gumnut at some point last week? spackles has been trying to name someone that for a decade and I can’t wait to see him beam in excitement when he hears.
6 o’clock hit with no football team… something about the team being too distracted by prom to practice. This generation is truly soft… It’s known that Providence Day does not take a day off so set your wagers against CLT Christian next year. Great recruitment of 3 FNGs out of the feeder church Oakhurst – well done folks – now to get them to some real workouts.
Announcements: Blood drive June 20th – donate or Marta will take it by force on the field.
Yellow(12): Spyglass Slumdog Marta Cinco (FNG) Eaglet (FNG) Shank Fruity Spikeball Paris Broken Arrow Hobbs (FNG)
Pink (16?): Pinkeye Yeti Vicky/Chip and Dales Biden Smokey Gumnut Sitch Freshmeat Sweeney Todd Crawdad
Deep and Wet
Date: 2025-04-25 AO: scars Q: Roulette PAX: F3 Elsa, taggart, kirby FNGs: None COUNT: 4 WARMUP: The sidewalk wasn’t wide enough, so kirby had to get “Deep and wet”… THE THANG: 3 miles of hills through Ballantyne Country Club, somehow YHC managed to make some interesting “route art” as a happy little accident (see attached)… kirby was especially chatty this morning, but super happy to be back in the gloom… F3 Elsa is committed to two a weeks and we are going to hold him to it… taggart thinks we need some extra weight for SCARS, so we’re gonna give it to him… MARY: We had a couple minutes to kill so merkins and flutter on the menu ANNOUNCEMENTS: Brewruck Memorial day weekend, join us… Kirby has a 5k a day challenge coming up in May… COT: Franky took us out, happy 30 years of American exceptionalism…
Stairs & Hurdles
Date: 2025-04-25 AO: centurion Q: Snuka PAX: Emoji, snowflake, Icrus FNGs: None COUNT: 4 WARMUP: Low Slow Sq., Hillbillies, Merkins, Plank Jacks, LBC’s, American Hammers, Stretches
THE THANG: Ran from launch to Carmel Village Shopping Center.
Ran up left stairwell and completed 10 merkins in the middle. Ran down the right stairwell and did 10 Heels to Heaven at the bottom. (5 rounds)
Proceeded to the rock pile. Lifted heavy rocks over the head and slammed it down on the ground 10 times (core exercise). After each round ran to the entrance of the bank and back. (3 rounds)
Proceed to Charlotte Catholic. Did 3 rounds of leg lifts up against the fence followed by scaling the wall and donkey kicks against the far wall
MARY: Yes
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Prayers for preschool as upcoming surgery is needed
COT: Thanks to Snowflake for the take out
THE THANG: Ran from launch to Carmel Village Shopping Center.
Ran up left stairwell and completed 10 merkins in the middle. Ran down the right stairwell and did 10 Heels to Heaven at the bottom. (5 rounds)
Proceeded to the rock pile. Lifted heavy rocks over the head and slammed it down on the ground 10 times (core exercise). After each round ran to the entrance of the bank and back. (3 rounds)
Proceed to Charlotte Catholic. Did 3 rounds of leg lifts up against the fence followed by scaling the wall and donkey kicks against the far wall
MARY: Yes
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Prayers for preschool as upcoming surgery is needed
COT: Thanks to Snowflake for the take out
[_union_co] espresso is gronk
Date: 2025-04-25 AO: _union_co Q: Unplugged PAX: Unplugged, espresso, hoffa FNGs: None COUNT: 3 WARMUP: THE THANG: MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: COT:
30 years ago…..and 4.6 miles
Date: 2025-04-25 AO: the-brave Q: Franky PAX: fire_hazard, teddyf3, Hippie FNGs: None COUNT: 4 WARMUP: short run around the parking lot to see if anyone else shows up, yup, hippie showed up late and apparently he drives with no shoes on!!! Short run and some SSH, WindMils and 30 merkins THE THANG: run towards the murder horn hills. 3 rounds of running half-pipe of death – 30 count of exercises on each end. American hammers, Squats, hand release merkins, LBCs, box cutters, big boy sit-ups. Some more running for total 4.69 miles. Great mumble chatter in what to watch on YouTube while working. Yep, women’s beach volleyball is the answer!! Now, why 30? Well, 30 years ago, a young and really good looking man moved from Croatia :flag-hr: to the United States :us:. The rest is history and it will be studied in schools for generations to come. MARY: nope ANNOUNCEMENTS: nothing really important that I could remember. COT: a few prayer requests for people fighting cancer. May Lord give them strength and watch over them as they fight the toughest fights of their lives. Amen.
Trailer Park Takedown Edition
Date: 2025-04-24 AO: shield Q: tagalong PAX: Circuit City, Carny, Brisket, Cooter2, Bombay FNGs: None COUNT: 6 When Rousey started flaking with “a mysterious rash” (probably poison ivy from swiping right on the wrong bush), I grabbed the Q reins and brought the Trailer Park Special to the Shield this morning.
We went full MHP mode: – Carried buckets of “non-potable” water :sweat_drops: – Lifted leveling blocks like mobile home Hulk Hogan :bricks: – Booty bands for that quad pop :peach: – Pushups on firewood ‘cause benches are for the weak :evergreen_tree: – Hand grenades (the exercise… ) :bomb: – Rows with a real-life tractor fan belt because why not :tractor:
We also ran a scenic mile through the retirement village — waved at the early bird bingo squad — then punished ourselves with 30 burpees, because no good deed goes unpunished.
Wrapped it all up with a proper stretch so the old guys don’t pull hamstrings tying their lawn shoes.
:hammer_and_wrench: Trailer Troopers in attendance: Circuit City – powered through like a busted AC unit in July Bombay – smooth as a doublewide whisky pour Cooter2 – brought the Southern charm and shoulder taps Brisket – sweated meat juice through his cotton tee Carny – kept it weird, just how we like it
Solid crew, strong vibes, and probably a few tetanus risks. — Tagalong
We went full MHP mode: – Carried buckets of “non-potable” water :sweat_drops: – Lifted leveling blocks like mobile home Hulk Hogan :bricks: – Booty bands for that quad pop :peach: – Pushups on firewood ‘cause benches are for the weak :evergreen_tree: – Hand grenades (the exercise… ) :bomb: – Rows with a real-life tractor fan belt because why not :tractor:
We also ran a scenic mile through the retirement village — waved at the early bird bingo squad — then punished ourselves with 30 burpees, because no good deed goes unpunished.
Wrapped it all up with a proper stretch so the old guys don’t pull hamstrings tying their lawn shoes.
:hammer_and_wrench: Trailer Troopers in attendance: Circuit City – powered through like a busted AC unit in July Bombay – smooth as a doublewide whisky pour Cooter2 – brought the Southern charm and shoulder taps Brisket – sweated meat juice through his cotton tee Carny – kept it weird, just how we like it
Solid crew, strong vibes, and probably a few tetanus risks. — Tagalong
Split decision
Date: 2025-04-24 AO: the-devils-turn Q: flipper PAX: voodoo, flipper, frasier, hairball, Gold Digger FNGs: None COUNT: 5 WARMUP: YHC warmed up with Frasier and Hairball as they headed to the SCMS track for 600m intervals. Saw Gold Digger chasing them on my way back to launch. THE THANG: for the 2nd week in a row 2 PAX for the main event, this time Voodoo joined YHC for an impromptu progression run along the meandering of Swans Run. Gas was in the air as we ran on a closed Rea Rd near OP, apparently there is a gas leak there this morning. MARY: she didn’t show today ANNOUNCEMENTS: nah COT: w/ the Marathoners, YHC took us out
Major Gas Leak (… not puddin’ this time)
Date: 2025-04-24 AO: hydra Q: Foghorn PAX: deep_dish, jet_fuel, marge, Huddle House, puddin_pop, Mikeoelz, MARTA FNGs: None COUNT: 8 GHOSTWRITTEN FOR FOGHORN MUMBLECHATTER: The smell of gas (not puddin and limey was absent) deterred all but the determined few. The standard OP crowd made it in; while the Providence plantation crew emerged unscathed through the mist from Good Shepard. Foghorn pushed the crew hard to much refusal while MARTA watched in between coughing fits. All in all 3 miles were had and chatter about spring break adventures ensued. We all agreed rest there is nothing more American than drinking beers on a 30A beach while fighter jets fly about.
THE THANG Audible – jog to HT for 4 corners. Merkins and called exercise. Run to the fountain for similar fair but with Dips, stepups, and inclines with burpees in between.
Run through OP toward launch with merkins at each light.
Run to the ⛪️ , inhale fumes, and rifle carry a rock around the church.
Back to launch.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Brew Ruck may 24th Blood drive June 20 CoT MARTA
THE THANG Audible – jog to HT for 4 corners. Merkins and called exercise. Run to the fountain for similar fair but with Dips, stepups, and inclines with burpees in between.
Run through OP toward launch with merkins at each light.
Run to the ⛪️ , inhale fumes, and rifle carry a rock around the church.
Back to launch.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Brew Ruck may 24th Blood drive June 20 CoT MARTA
Patriotic Brew Ruck (PBR)
Date: 2025-05-24 AO: brewruck Q: hoover PAX: geraldo, Cheese Curd, Roulette, Starch, taggart, Frosty, wildturkey, voodoo, spackles, Bananas, Unplugged, MARTA, brushback, Hops, Broken Arrow, stonecold, Anyone else who wants to join us FNGs: None COUNT: 18 :us: Memorial Day Weekend PBR – South End, Charlotte :us:
Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – ‘til the last pint :beers: Start Location: Sugar Creek Brewing Finish Location: Charlotte Beer Garden Distance: ~3 miles total Weight: Recommended 20-50 lbs (or whatever you can handle)
What to Expect: :hiking_boot: A 2nd F-paced ruck :beer: Brewery stops with time to hydrate & celebrate :medal: Opportunity to honor and remember fallen service members :school_satchel: Weighted rucksacks encouraged but not required :admission_tickets: Patches
What to Bring: – Ruck with weight – Water (stay hydrated!) – ID – Phone – Patriotic gear and shovel flags encouraged :us:
Move with purpose. Drink with gratitude.
Join us this Memorial Day weekend as we ruck in honor of our heroes and raise a glass to their legacy. We’ll be hitting multiple stops across South End—rucking with purpose and enjoying local brews at every stop.
This is an open event, you do not need to be part of F3 to participate. Having said that, alcohol will be involved. If one were to describe this it would be under the category of “judgement impairing / high propensity to make bad decisions”. Choose wisely with that EH.
In the past, and because it is Memorial Day Weekend, we would go to the Vietnam War Memorial after Devil’s Logic to visit the monument. This year, Devil’s Logic is closed and the route has changed so no memorial. In lieu of that, I am requesting a donation of $20 that will go towards Veteran’s Bridge Home in Charlotte. Part of the donation will cover a small fee for the patch.
Shttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1D-4iq301iCTj7TuQUECq4sRYM467P5RVb9lv1o6egRs/edit?usp=sharing to track HCs and for Emergency Contact details (just in case).
Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – ‘til the last pint :beers: Start Location: Sugar Creek Brewing Finish Location: Charlotte Beer Garden Distance: ~3 miles total Weight: Recommended 20-50 lbs (or whatever you can handle)
What to Expect: :hiking_boot: A 2nd F-paced ruck :beer: Brewery stops with time to hydrate & celebrate :medal: Opportunity to honor and remember fallen service members :school_satchel: Weighted rucksacks encouraged but not required :admission_tickets: Patches
What to Bring: – Ruck with weight – Water (stay hydrated!) – ID – Phone – Patriotic gear and shovel flags encouraged :us:
Move with purpose. Drink with gratitude.
Join us this Memorial Day weekend as we ruck in honor of our heroes and raise a glass to their legacy. We’ll be hitting multiple stops across South End—rucking with purpose and enjoying local brews at every stop.
This is an open event, you do not need to be part of F3 to participate. Having said that, alcohol will be involved. If one were to describe this it would be under the category of “judgement impairing / high propensity to make bad decisions”. Choose wisely with that EH.
In the past, and because it is Memorial Day Weekend, we would go to the Vietnam War Memorial after Devil’s Logic to visit the monument. This year, Devil’s Logic is closed and the route has changed so no memorial. In lieu of that, I am requesting a donation of $20 that will go towards Veteran’s Bridge Home in Charlotte. Part of the donation will cover a small fee for the patch.
Shttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1D-4iq301iCTj7TuQUECq4sRYM467P5RVb9lv1o6egRs/edit?usp=sharing to track HCs and for Emergency Contact details (just in case).