Vertigo, Back to School & the FNG That Got Away
Date: 2024-08-26 AO: base-camp Q: Hops PAX: Mr. Magoo, Snuka, thunder_road, Floor Slapper, Smash, Emoji, Circuit City, Erin Brokavich, Limey, Stalker FNGs: None COUNT: 11 Circuit City was at least 2 minutes late, likely later. Didn’t realize he joined the pax until after the lap around the darkest AO in A51. Floor Slapper was disappointed to have the LIFO trophy wrested away. Stalker’s neighbor, who allegedly posted once, came running past the pax prior to launch. Time for Stalker to re-EH the guy. Magoo was wearing Rousey’s gloves. Weird. Don’t ask, don’t tell. Retiree Snuka was out front on the gassers; also, he’s available for yardwork and household chores. As YHC walked up to the assembled pax, Limey immediately gave fair warning that he was letting ’em rip already. What a gentleman. Emoji, battling vertigo…particularly during flutters and heels to heaven (WTH?)…forgot his camera so no photo evidence that Basecamp happened. Smash would have missed the photo opp anyway as he ceremonially announced he had to get to work early after crushing his burpees. Erin and Stalker were discussing how their middle schooler’s would be strolling the SCMS grounds in a few hours. Enjoy the extra 100,000 folks on the roads for the next 9.5 months. Thanks to Thunder for the Q tap. We didn’t go far…you’re welcome.
Fall, back to school, cooler temps (one day, hopefully) = great time to EH or re-EH one of your sadclown neighbors, relatives and/or co-workers. Start thinking about who you should invite. Then invite him!
Fall, back to school, cooler temps (one day, hopefully) = great time to EH or re-EH one of your sadclown neighbors, relatives and/or co-workers. Start thinking about who you should invite. Then invite him!
Monster Attack
Date: 2024-08-26 AO: swole Q: flipper PAX: flipper, ickey_shuffle, voodoo, wildturkey, Soul Glo, The Worm, Uncle Leo FNGs: None COUNT: 7 A good sized crew for a Monday morning showed up for what would be a slobber knocker of a beat down. No sign of the soft committed CheeseCurd, but fellow backpacker Wild Turkey rejoined us for the first time in a while. Soul Glo made his obligatory bi-monthly appearance, while a smattering of regulars joined in the downpainment.
The music was mostly a let down by general consensus, but it gave us a chance to be impressed appalled by Ickey’s moral superiority complex when it comes to tunes not of the hair metal or yacht rock variety. YHC made some edits to the weinke to make it more palatable, but all pax departed knowing work had been done, on to the recap.
WARMUP: SSH, IW, ST, LSS, around the world, circles and flails. THE THANG: Clean and press 3 X 8 Counter Rotate Reverse Lunge 3X6 Merkin Monster 5X3 Up and Over 3X3 EMOM 2 minutes each of Doubleclean (10), Switch Hand Swing (20), Swing Squat (10), four minutes of Half snatch (10) MARY: plank it out for the final 30 seconds ANNOUNCEMENTS: mental toughness Monday COT: YHC took us out
The music was mostly a let down by general consensus, but it gave us a chance to be impressed appalled by Ickey’s moral superiority complex when it comes to tunes not of the hair metal or yacht rock variety. YHC made some edits to the weinke to make it more palatable, but all pax departed knowing work had been done, on to the recap.
WARMUP: SSH, IW, ST, LSS, around the world, circles and flails. THE THANG: Clean and press 3 X 8 Counter Rotate Reverse Lunge 3X6 Merkin Monster 5X3 Up and Over 3X3 EMOM 2 minutes each of Doubleclean (10), Switch Hand Swing (20), Swing Squat (10), four minutes of Half snatch (10) MARY: plank it out for the final 30 seconds ANNOUNCEMENTS: mental toughness Monday COT: YHC took us out
Back to school
Date: 2024-08-26 AO: run Q: frasier PAX: Dosey Doe, wingman, Hippie, bunker, hairball FNGs: None COUNT: 6
WARMUP: THE THANG: 5 mile classic Paperjam route. MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: COT:
WARMUP: THE THANG: 5 mile classic Paperjam route. MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: COT:
College Football Kickoff at Da Vinci
Date: 2024-08-24 AO: _sob Q: midriff PAX: kirby, Palmolive, huggie_bear, Roulette, Odd Job, Franky, C3P0, teddyf3, super trooper, soft_pretzel FNGs: None COUNT: 11 It’s Week 0 of college football baby! Before hitting the trail from Best Buy to Polo Ridge Elementary, the PAX transformed into college football teams, and laced up their cleats.
We kicked things off with the Transfer Portal, where the PAX rotated through stations featuring sandbag squats and rows, cinder block curls, shoulder press, tricep extensions, bodyweight exercises (merkins, jump squats, planks), and running the soccer field. No downtime, just pure gridiron intensity.
Next up were the Individual NFL Combine Events: – 40-Yard Dash (Elimination Style) – Push-Up Test – Broad Jump 40 Yards – Bear Crawl 40 Yards
First place in each event scored $500,000 in NIL money, second place took home $300,000, and third place earned $100,000. Wildcat (Palmolive), Trojan (Odd Job), and RedBlacks (super trooper) stood out with especially strong performances.
With wallets fattened by NIL cash, we took to the field for some Ultimate Football. In a nail-biting match, Team Skins (Wildcat, Trojan, JuCo, Yellow Jackets, and Nittany Lion) edged out Team Shirts (Tiger, Hurricane, 49er, Huskies, and RedBlacks) with a score of 2 touchdowns to 1. The game was packed with epic plays, interceptions, and more chatter than a stadium on game day. Special shoutout to soft_pretzel (Deacon) for showing up to toss the pigskin around.
As the workout came to a close, we made the trek back through the woods, with Hurricane (Franky) proudly carrying the flag while “The Final Countdown” blared, pushing us all the way back to Best Buy (I believe his exact words were “drop down and give me 15 merkins you maggots!” while standing and waving the flag). It was awesome to have Yellow Jackets (huggie_bear) back in the gloom and to see Hurricane (Franky) back in bootcamps. Tiger (kirby) brought the chatter and some Clemson spirit, while RedBlacks (super trooper) put on a defensive clinic during Ultimate Football. Trojan (Odd Job) amazed everyone with his lightning-fast broad jumps, and Huskies (teddyf3) was spinning spirals like a seasoned QB. JuCo (Roulette) threw down the gauntlet in COT, challenging us all to show up for the Terror Trails running event in October. 49er (C3P0) continues to be machine-like with his strength, showing no signs of slowing down.
When all the NIL dollars were tallied, RedBlacks (super trooper) walked away with $1.1 million, Trojan (Odd Job) came in second with $1 million, and Wildcat (Palmolive) secured third place with $900k. Go figure the Canadians have this sport down.
Thine Pig Skin: Great effort from all the PAX today, this one was special. Special thanks to everyone for bringing the energy and making this bootcamp one for the books. Let’s carry this momentum into the season and keep showing up strong. Remember, give to the F3 community, and you’ll receive from the F3 community.
YHC took us out in prayer, and the tailgate was on with Simpler Times beer in the parking lot. College football is back, baby!
We kicked things off with the Transfer Portal, where the PAX rotated through stations featuring sandbag squats and rows, cinder block curls, shoulder press, tricep extensions, bodyweight exercises (merkins, jump squats, planks), and running the soccer field. No downtime, just pure gridiron intensity.
Next up were the Individual NFL Combine Events: – 40-Yard Dash (Elimination Style) – Push-Up Test – Broad Jump 40 Yards – Bear Crawl 40 Yards
First place in each event scored $500,000 in NIL money, second place took home $300,000, and third place earned $100,000. Wildcat (Palmolive), Trojan (Odd Job), and RedBlacks (super trooper) stood out with especially strong performances.
With wallets fattened by NIL cash, we took to the field for some Ultimate Football. In a nail-biting match, Team Skins (Wildcat, Trojan, JuCo, Yellow Jackets, and Nittany Lion) edged out Team Shirts (Tiger, Hurricane, 49er, Huskies, and RedBlacks) with a score of 2 touchdowns to 1. The game was packed with epic plays, interceptions, and more chatter than a stadium on game day. Special shoutout to soft_pretzel (Deacon) for showing up to toss the pigskin around.
As the workout came to a close, we made the trek back through the woods, with Hurricane (Franky) proudly carrying the flag while “The Final Countdown” blared, pushing us all the way back to Best Buy (I believe his exact words were “drop down and give me 15 merkins you maggots!” while standing and waving the flag). It was awesome to have Yellow Jackets (huggie_bear) back in the gloom and to see Hurricane (Franky) back in bootcamps. Tiger (kirby) brought the chatter and some Clemson spirit, while RedBlacks (super trooper) put on a defensive clinic during Ultimate Football. Trojan (Odd Job) amazed everyone with his lightning-fast broad jumps, and Huskies (teddyf3) was spinning spirals like a seasoned QB. JuCo (Roulette) threw down the gauntlet in COT, challenging us all to show up for the Terror Trails running event in October. 49er (C3P0) continues to be machine-like with his strength, showing no signs of slowing down.
When all the NIL dollars were tallied, RedBlacks (super trooper) walked away with $1.1 million, Trojan (Odd Job) came in second with $1 million, and Wildcat (Palmolive) secured third place with $900k. Go figure the Canadians have this sport down.
Thine Pig Skin: Great effort from all the PAX today, this one was special. Special thanks to everyone for bringing the energy and making this bootcamp one for the books. Let’s carry this momentum into the season and keep showing up strong. Remember, give to the F3 community, and you’ll receive from the F3 community.
YHC took us out in prayer, and the tailgate was on with Simpler Times beer in the parking lot. College football is back, baby!
5 miles through 5 Knolls, deja vu
Date: 2024-08-24 AO: the-rock Q: hoover PAX: Alf, geraldo, Horsehead, double_e, Snuka, Circuit City, Tuna, jet_fuel, Mr. Magoo, grave_dancer FNGs: None COUNT: 11 The Q pulled in at 0700 on the dot. The group was disclaimed with a theme, 5. Figure the rest out
WARMUP: run down the church entrance we’re not allowed to run on. Head to the library for a textbook warmup. THE THANG: run off to 5 Knolls. Take the back entrance. Triple nickels up and down the cul de sacs. Eventually we got to the big hill with 5 minutes to go. Everyone was happy because we hit 4 miles. But 4 is one less than 5. So time to run back to launch. MARY: no thanks, we had to drive home. ANNOUNCEMENTS: kid Rock trail race COT: YHC with the take out
WARMUP: run down the church entrance we’re not allowed to run on. Head to the library for a textbook warmup. THE THANG: run off to 5 Knolls. Take the back entrance. Triple nickels up and down the cul de sacs. Eventually we got to the big hill with 5 minutes to go. Everyone was happy because we hit 4 miles. But 4 is one less than 5. So time to run back to launch. MARY: no thanks, we had to drive home. ANNOUNCEMENTS: kid Rock trail race COT: YHC with the take out
Kramerica
Date: 2024-08-24 AO: stonehenge Q: wildturkey PAX: markettimer, f3bigtuna, ToeJam, Rehab, snowflake, Pilgrim FNGs: None COUNT: 7 Today, we embarked on a Kramerica-inspired workout, complete with a “Soup Nazi” challenge at Ballantyne Commons and a “Jerry’s Apartment” obstacle course at Dove Hunt.
We started with a “George Costanza” warm-up, full of awkwardness and self-doubt. Then, we “Newmaned” our way up Ballantyne Commons hill, gasping for breath like Elaine after a particularly challenging date.
Next a “Jerry” push-up challenge through The Vandy parking lot, hoping to avoid any “Newman” confrontations.
At Dove Hunt, we transformed the playground into a “Seinfeld” obstacle course. We did “Newman” pull-ups on the monkey bars, “Kramer” dips on the benches, and “Uncle Leo” rows on the swings
Finally, we finished with a “Jerry” push-up challenge through The Vandy parking lot, hoping to avoid any “Newman” confrontations.
Overall, it was a classic Seinfeld-inspired workout. No soup, no “Mocha Mike,” but plenty of laughs and a whole lot of sweat!
We started with a “George Costanza” warm-up, full of awkwardness and self-doubt. Then, we “Newmaned” our way up Ballantyne Commons hill, gasping for breath like Elaine after a particularly challenging date.
Next a “Jerry” push-up challenge through The Vandy parking lot, hoping to avoid any “Newman” confrontations.
At Dove Hunt, we transformed the playground into a “Seinfeld” obstacle course. We did “Newman” pull-ups on the monkey bars, “Kramer” dips on the benches, and “Uncle Leo” rows on the swings
Finally, we finished with a “Jerry” push-up challenge through The Vandy parking lot, hoping to avoid any “Newman” confrontations.
Overall, it was a classic Seinfeld-inspired workout. No soup, no “Mocha Mike,” but plenty of laughs and a whole lot of sweat!
Sand, Metal, Sunshine, and ’90s Alt Rock
Date: 2024-08-24 AO: olympus Q: Krzyzewski PAX: The Worm, MARTA, Wabbit, Emoji FNGs: None COUNT: 5 Five pax took to the pavement of Calvary today for a solid pump that covered a little bit of everything. Similarly, mumblechatter ranged from why Ireland is a good choice for college football’s kickoff, how Raising Cane’s is dominating the culinary palates of Gen Z, and the best ways to remove a squirrel from your attic. Cooler temps lent a favorable backdrop and hopefully portend the coming fall weather. Let’s get into the recap… WARMUP: Swings (10x), prying squats, hi-pulls (5x e/s), synovial circles, slingshots (7x e/w) THE THANG: 1. KB #1 (5 sets) – Double cleans (10x) 1. KB #2 (5 sets) – Alternating 1-handed swings (20x) 1. Sandbags AMRAP (15 min.) – Merkin monster (1 set) – Up and up (1 set) – Alternating with a partner 1. Carries Complex – Waiters – Racked carries – Heavy farmer (w/ sandbag) – Bear hug (w/ sandbag) MARY: Just enough time for one round of the Cowboy Complex for AMRAP (90 sec.) ANNOUNCEMENTS: – Hearing chatter about some sort of beatdown in October and, as always, a future blood drive always looms – Memento mori – “Man does not simply exist, but always decides what his existence will be, what he will become the next moment. By the same token, every human being has the freedom to change at any instant.” – Viktor Frankl COT: Joined forces with Hoover and the pax of the Rock; Hoover took out the joint group and lifted up prayers for our brothers
Same vein, same blood
Date: 2024-08-22 AO: the-devils-turn Q: flipper PAX: fletch, Gump, voodoo, Dosey Doe, Gold Digger, Mistake, Polly, flipper FNGs: None COUNT: 8
Missing some regulars, but nice to see Gump back in action.
WARMUP: good size group for 0500 prerun THE THANG: for the second week in a row, the hills were calling, so to olde course we went. No matter how often you run it, never gets easier MARY: nope ANNOUNCEMENTS: mental toughness Mondays, see Astro or DoseyDoe COT: early returning group bolted, so not so much on the CoT?
Missing some regulars, but nice to see Gump back in action.
WARMUP: good size group for 0500 prerun THE THANG: for the second week in a row, the hills were calling, so to olde course we went. No matter how often you run it, never gets easier MARY: nope ANNOUNCEMENTS: mental toughness Mondays, see Astro or DoseyDoe COT: early returning group bolted, so not so much on the CoT?
Shhh….it’s a secret
Date: 2024-08-23 AO: mountain-goat Q: slim_fast PAX: Spammer, gullah, jello, Beefeater, kilowatt, Cheese Curd, retread, mallcop, fleetwood, Pele, Sensei, Corbra Kia FNGs: None COUNT: 14 The workout no one talks or posts about, but probably one with the most dedicated pax. 2 groups today did 2 different things. Then some pax did their own anyways.
WARMUP: runners: ran to White Gate for warmup and then ran 5 Knolls. Walkers/ joggers did their own thing
THE THANG: runners ran from the gate to Rea Rd and back. Not able to make a full second loop
Walkers and anyone wanting to avoid the hills stayed local.
MARY: she wasn’t around today ANNOUNCEMENTS: none COT: Lots of prayers for family around the circle. Great to see Sensei back in the gloom….day by day brother! Also had his 2.0 with him.
Congrats to “Sleep hater” Spammer for getting all sweaty and gross before we started, probably logged the most miles. Also to fleetwood for a prerun as well. Most of the runners got +6.5 or more, those got may have ran 8.
Sorry for missing any pax, but this crew isn’t about the Stat credit anyways!! Happy to update the list
Have a great day!
WARMUP: runners: ran to White Gate for warmup and then ran 5 Knolls. Walkers/ joggers did their own thing
THE THANG: runners ran from the gate to Rea Rd and back. Not able to make a full second loop
Walkers and anyone wanting to avoid the hills stayed local.
MARY: she wasn’t around today ANNOUNCEMENTS: none COT: Lots of prayers for family around the circle. Great to see Sensei back in the gloom….day by day brother! Also had his 2.0 with him.
Congrats to “Sleep hater” Spammer for getting all sweaty and gross before we started, probably logged the most miles. Also to fleetwood for a prerun as well. Most of the runners got +6.5 or more, those got may have ran 8.
Sorry for missing any pax, but this crew isn’t about the Stat credit anyways!! Happy to update the list
Have a great day!
HIIT the Deck
Date: 2024-08-23 AO: the-brave Q: Hippie PAX: wildturkey, frasier, Franky, midriff, Ryan Menke, Olaf, soft_pretzel, fire_hazard FNGs: None COUNT: 12 WarmUp: potato pickers
The Thang: 2 miles, HIIT at the top of the deck, 2 miles, HIIT at the top of 2nd parking deck.
HIIT – 30 seconds on 15 seconds off. 1. Mtn climbers 2. Merkins 3. Plank jacks 4. Squats 5. Burpees
90 second rest between rounds. We did 3 rounds
Merkins and box cutters sprinkled in to keep the pax together
Note to Self: counting to yourself annoys fire_hazard so next time your beside him keeping track of your own reps just make sure he hears you.
Announcements: Terror Trail, kid_rock is putting on a great race at the end of October. Sign up.
COT: make deposits into F3. It’s a great community. Don’t take it for granted. Thanks Olaf for the reminder
The Thang: 2 miles, HIIT at the top of the deck, 2 miles, HIIT at the top of 2nd parking deck.
HIIT – 30 seconds on 15 seconds off. 1. Mtn climbers 2. Merkins 3. Plank jacks 4. Squats 5. Burpees
90 second rest between rounds. We did 3 rounds
Merkins and box cutters sprinkled in to keep the pax together
Note to Self: counting to yourself annoys fire_hazard so next time your beside him keeping track of your own reps just make sure he hears you.
Announcements: Terror Trail, kid_rock is putting on a great race at the end of October. Sign up.
COT: make deposits into F3. It’s a great community. Don’t take it for granted. Thanks Olaf for the reminder