Keep It Simple

 Posted on February 13, 2018  |  3 minutes  |  570 words  |  

You really only have two options when it’s rainy, or cold, or gawd-awful hot and humid, or you’re a little sore, or tired, or pick any of the excuses you’ve heard from sad clowns in your orbit: you can embrace the suck and press on, or you can cash it in. Embracing the suck is transformational. It builds discipline and resilience, it provides a sense of accomplishment at overcoming challenges, and it deepens bonds with any of the other crazy yahoos out there with you. [Read More]
beaker  billy  burt  chinese-downhill  chop-block  coney  goose  hotspot  jigglypuff  ma-bell  michelob  red-ryder  shank  smokey  yogi 

17 years of bliss

 Posted on January 26, 2018  |  2 minutes  |  226 words  |  

YHC loves this site. Plenty of options to push the limits Go Time 0545 Warm Up 1.5 laps around the Pickle with some Karaoke SSH x25IC, Merkins x20-OMD, Plank Jacks x16IC, LBCs, LSF, Merkins x20-OMD, Mtn Climbers x16IC,Good Morningx11IC, Sir Fazio Fwd/Reverse 10/10IC Thang One: Mozy down the road to the coffee shop that is never open on time Along the way pause twice for 6 with planks 1 arm/leg up R/L Once at the coffee shop…. [Read More]
billy  build-a-bear  chipper  chop-block  half  hermes  oofta  pet-sounds  pierogi  shank  smokey  term-paper  wkrp 

MINI Death Star - SNS

 Posted on December 22, 2017  |  2 minutes  |  391 words  |  

Twas a gloomy morning with rain in sight. 50 degrees. Cloudy YHC had just finished the EC Insomnia run with Flip Flop and Shut-IN. Flipper shared words of concern to the Q, as running insomnia sometimes causes loss of memory for the later workout. Words from a HIM were accepted and we moved on. Shouts of “1Min” occurred, although it did not seem to phase the hungry PAXs as the MC continued. [Read More]
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It's cold, but it's no Reykjavik!

 Posted on December 13, 2017  |  3 minutes  |  525 words  |  

YHC was truly impressed with all the CARPex crazies talking EC last night on the MC Groupme channel. Between Insomnia, EC Ruck, OTB in South Wake and Pittsboro — and a Tortoise Challenge from @f3earhart — was anyone going to Post at the Utopia that is the unofficial Wednesday CARPex convergence? As @flipflopcarpex and YHC rolled into the parking lot, the answered seemed to be “no”. Lots of dark, homogenic, exhaust-spewing vehicles but little cold breath to be seen. [Read More]
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Rochambeau or Roshambo?

 Posted on December 11, 2017  |  3 minutes  |  584 words  |  

Hannibal, the leader of the A-Team, had his famous catch phrase, “I love it when a plan comes together.” Here’s the thing when you’re the QIC of A-Team: you have to have a Plan A and a Plan B. The Q’s fate is held with Cheddar Bo. And like Cousin Eddie, Cheddar Bo shows up when he wants. On this morning, Cheddar-Bo was akin to a DZ Site Q…….nowhere to be found. [Read More]
burt  chanticleer  chappy  chinese-downhill  chop-block  coney  flip-flop  ford  hotspot  ma-bell  michelob  pierogi  saban  smokey  theismann  wkrp 

Constructing (and Deconstructing) BLIMPS

 Posted on December 4, 2017  |  2 minutes  |  281 words  |  

14 HIM gathered at the well-lighted Apex Nature Park to start their weeks off right. Started with a brief jog into one parking lot (where the PAX got a little confused as Hot Spot broke off from the group for his solo run through the woods) for the warmup (SSH, Good Mornings, Sir Fazio Arm Circles, Overhead Clap, Mountain Climbers, Cotton Pickers). Mosey across the street to the larger parking lot to construct (and deconstruct) some BLIMPS (5 Burpees, 10 Lunges, 15 Imperial Walkers, 20 Merkins, 25 Plank Jacks, 30 Squats) as follows. [Read More]
ascot  chappy  chop-block  coxswain  disco-duck  ford  hotspot  imp  mississippi  pierogi  red-ryder  saban  smokey  theismann 

WWW x 3 and Largemouth 2.0's B-day

 Posted on November 30, 2017  |  2 minutes  |  270 words  |  

Strong showing Wednesday morning for the birth of Largemouth’s 3rd child. I guess by your 3rd C-section you can tell your wife, “Hey babe, I’m gonna go for a run with the guys and I’ll meet you at the hospital!” We’ll see if she’ll cool with that with his 4th or 5th child… Insomnia had 8 in attendance: YHC, Snots, Shut-In, Pet Sounds, Callahan, Hermes, Largemouth and Michelob (Respect) For some reason Snots thought it would be a great combo for YHC to participate in Insomnia for YHC’s first time the week YHC has 6 Q’s… [Read More]
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Anniversary Week aka WWW

 Posted on November 27, 2017  |  3 minutes  |  458 words  |  

Water Wings Week began on a clear, cool morning at the infamous A-Team AO. This roughly marks my One Year Anniversary, but since I couldn’t remember the actual date, I’m Qing the whole week for prudence sake. 18 brave HIMs met at the gate while watching Mr Parks and Rec unlock the gate 2 minutes too late for the PAX to drive into the park. 5:45 ticked and YHC lead the PAX to the 2nd parking lot on the right for a little warm-up with SSH, Cotton Pickers and Imperial Walkers. [Read More]
chappy  chop-block  dice  flip-flop  ford  hasselhoff  hotspot  imp  jigglypuff  michelob  parker  pierogi  red-ryder  smokey  snots  sosa  theismann  water-wings 

Freddie Wilt Would Be Proud

 Posted on November 20, 2017  |  2 minutes  |  373 words  |  

Pre-Pre-BB My 68 year old father just crushed six months of chemo and radiation. I cannot say THANK YOU enough to my brothers in F3. You faithfully prayed for dad and my family throughout his whole ordeal. Words fall short, but I’ll use them anyway. I appreciate you all very, very much. In honor of dad’s incredible achievement, we’ll begin with 68 SSH. Pre-BB (excerpted from Wikipedia) Plyometrics, also known as “jump training” or “plyos”, are exercises in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time, with the goal of increasing power (speed-strength). [Read More]
angry-elf  blue-and-out  chop-block  disco-duck  ford  fred-sanford  hi-liter  imp  mccants  michelob  old-maid  red-ryder  saban  smokey  sosa 

Circle of Death...

 Posted on November 18, 2017  |  3 minutes  |  457 words  |  

I guess it was more like an oval. I got there early to check out the park and Hermes and Billy were already waiting. 10 Pax showed up and Joe Smith placed the flag. We started off on our first lap as Fluoride rolled in. Warm Up Jog lap 1 and on lap 2 we did butt kicks, high knees, and karaoke. Circle up for 10 x GM and 15 x IW. [Read More]
billy  chanticleer  chop-block  fluoride  hermes  joe-smith  oofta  smokey  strange-brew  term-paper  titanic