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Putting the Danger in Dangerzone

Posted on May 29, 2020 | 2 minutes | 415 words |

The weather Friday was definitely going to play havoc on YHC’s plans. Lots and lots of rain was called for. Even the stalwarts were Slacking (presumably from the safety of their thrones) their concerns come 5AM. I had had all kinds of musical plans in the works! Well, weather be damned. We were going to at least Bring Sally Up! Checking my Weather app and seeing a short break in the deluge at 520, I put on my shoes and booked for the welcoming embrace of North Cary Park a bit early. [Read More]

Eagle Flyover at Our Flag

Posted on February 29, 2020 | 2 minutes | 366 words |

No FNGs present, a warm-welcome to all, Respects to our Great Flag, and off we went with Bacon and Blimps in the air. A quiet group… Warm up runs are just that - for warm ups. But why not add stuff in? High Knees with Burpees were called in segments on the way to stretching. Minor grumbling already. This was a good sign. WARM UP: SSHs, High Plank J-Los, and GMs were called but… [Read More]

Inclined to sprint

Posted on February 28, 2020 | 3 minutes | 568 words |

Warm up Twas a chilly morning and YHC knew there would be some tight hams around so elected to pledge then go for a longer warm up jog than the customary pickle and a half: Out of the car park, left on Norwell, left on NW Cary, left into the trees (lights on), immediately left up the steps and then along the little used, slightly dangerous, trail back to the bottom of the car park. [Read More]

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Three Years

Posted on February 14, 2020 | 2 minutes | 394 words |

I’ve been in F3 for almost as long as I’ve been a dad! That percentage of time will just keep growing, mehopes. Here’s a look back at the last three V-days with F3-JP: 2019 2018 2017 (best I could do. Raleigh’s only written 3 BBs this year, as an indication) FNG Check - Mission and Disclaimer - Follow Me! Simple plan today: Find the Black Creek Greenway and head north. We’ll stop along the way for decreasing sets of Merkins and Squats (with one set of LBCs in there while the Nan’tan confirmed that our 6 was actually bruising). [Read More]

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No run = more fun!

Posted on February 11, 2020 | 3 minutes | 497 words |

“If it ain’t rainin’ it ain’t trainin’” attrib. various rowing coaches. Often followed at this time of year with “If it ain’t snowin’ it ain’t rowin’”. Both followed with helpful coaching tips such as “Row better!”. For those who’ve not been much, or ever (Welcome, Texas Ranger!), Claymore is a limited run ao - I’ve found this can be taken to mean there are only short runs back and forth, round the pickle etc. [Read More]

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Bad News...

Posted on January 25, 2020 | 2 minutes | 422 words |

McCants posted last night on slack that he had some bad news. He was down with a bug and needed someone to step up and take his Phoenix Q this morning. Well, it was really bad news for the PAX to give YHC the trifecta to have three Qs in a row to celebrate 3 years of F3. A solid group of 19 PAX showed up at Bond Park to join in the 2nd of 3 Sooey anniversary Qs. [Read More]

GREAT SCOTT

Posted on January 21, 2020 | 2 minutes | 406 words |

Saw an empty Q spot on Sunday night, so I scooped it up. I knew it was meant to be when I saw Pickles at Wolverine and he needed to pass the flag along. That was heavy! Now I planned this workout while watching the Bachelor last night. There’s always a temptation to bring in some rose-themed flair to the morning, but I took a peek at the date for inspiration. [Read More]

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Rockin' around the Christmas tree

Posted on December 3, 2019 | 2 minutes | 394 words |

Rockin’ around the Xmas tree - Photo courtesy Frisco 9 rocked around (a very small) Christmas tree while 4 rucked around them. Warm up After a short mosey round the pickle, the PAX gathered for side-straddle hops (15), daisy pickers (15), hamstring stretches, plank hops (15) and calf stretches, then proceeded to the “play area” for… Thang 1 - Tempo fugiemus? Tempo-based series in 1:3 ratio featuring dips (15), bear crawl to raised heel half squats (15), crab crawl to curbkins (15), turkey trot (duck waddle). [Read More]

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DZ - Part Deux

Posted on November 29, 2019 | 1 minutes | 190 words |

The second last minute switch of the morning as Burt had injured his finger opening cans of pre-mixed egg nog and bourbon seltzer, or something. Once the PAX who could only take the warm up part of DZ had left, Wrench, Free Lunch and YHC did a quick mosey to the end of the car park for some good mornings (5), daisy pickers (10) and eskimo merkins (1 - 10 count). [Read More]

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52 Qs done ... BLIMPS Ladder taboot

Posted on November 26, 2019 | 3 minutes | 455 words |

Date: 11/26/19 I have reached a personal goal I set at the start of the year. I wanted to Q an average of 1 per week. I still have 4 weeks left and I planned to Q a 7-pack in week 50. When you focus on your goal, you can achieve anything. What is exciting about Q’ing a workout is developing a routine that will challenge the PAX. I had fun building the routine. [Read More]

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