4x13

 Posted on March 29, 2019  |  2 minutes  |  336 words  |  

To borrow a phrase from our Nantan, Ma Bell, today I reached level 52 of life. A strong group of 18 PAX (13 bootcampers, 4 ruckers and 1 bruiser) joined in on the celebration this morning at our Gran Torino AO. Awesome weather for a beatdown with temps in the mid/upper 40s. Let’s see how the old guy did… Warm-Up Jog through parking lot over to the bus loop and circle up for: [Read More]
bartman  biner  bogo  chanticleer  freebird  geek-squad  hot-cakes  largemouth  ma-bell  michelob  old-maid  one-direction  pivot  roxanne  shut-in  skipper  squatter  the-commish 

An IMPromptu Beatdown

 Posted on March 28, 2019  |  2 minutes  |  308 words  |  

Riptide was on the Q sheet. Unfortunately, his M is very sick and he wasn’t able to make it. He did message the site q’s in advance, but I didn’t see the message until after the workout. Rooney had work early this AM, so YHC took the helm for a Q off the top of the dome. Here’s what went down: WARM-UP Jog over to the Pre-School parking lot. Mosey over to the Pre-School parking lot. [Read More]
honeycomb  house-arrest  imp  joe-smith  orphan  oxtail  parker  queequeg  qwerty  red-ryder  smithers  smokey  sooey  sub  the-commish  triple-lindy  two-factor 

#F3MentalBattle

 Posted on March 27, 2019  |  3 minutes  |  483 words  |  

37 shakers and vesperers came in to the gloom on special day across F3 Nation, a day where we set aside some time during COT to talk about mental health. But first we have to squeeze 45 minutes of pain into 35 minutes. To help us out, and to illustrate a point, we’re taking one of the Rolling Stone coupons with us, a solid, sturdy log, large and heavy enough that it requires two PAX to carry it. [Read More]
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Meet the Pivots

 Posted on March 27, 2019  |  2 minutes  |  322 words  |  

Twas another splendid Tuesday morning in at Field of Dreams. YHC was ready to go after a brisk run to the AO with BOGO, Squatter, and Michelob. We gathered, I recited some form of a disclaimer. Debate ensued on whether we should state the fact that it is a disclaimer, or if we should simply disclaim. Quick mosey around the parking lot and we all join the pivot family circle of trust for warmups. [Read More]
badlands  biner  bogo  clementine  earhart  franklin  geek-squad  hi-liter  kilmer  loom  ma-bell  michelob  ninjago  pivot  sky-blue  squatter  stump-jumper  swag  the-commish  trike  wanna-cry 

Low Mileage but High Burn

 Posted on March 26, 2019  |  3 minutes  |  481 words  |  

No CARPEx PAX were surprised this morning when YHC made the announcement that today was going to be a low-mileage day. At least not those with access to (and the time to check) Slack. But nevertheless, after both a disclaimer and a reminder that F3 is about building better men and better leaders, there was an opportunity for the gazelles in the audience to make their way to A-team. Finding that none took the opportunity, “play” was hit on the ol’ bluetooth enabled noise box and we proceeded to enjoy some camaraderie while getting a bit of a sweat on. [Read More]
banjo  bogo  doogie  ezekiel  flacco  franklin  geek-squad  katniss  kung-pao  lawn-dart  ma-bell  moped  nature-boy  pierogi  pivot  polaroid  prodigal  random-house  the-commish 

Hello Kitty Q'd Dante's Peak on a Friday in Apex

 Posted on March 22, 2019  |  2 minutes  |  225 words  |  

I’ll admit, sometimes I still flip on the ole GPS to get me out to DP, but when I get there I’m reminded at just how glorious this site is. A few hombres showed up at 0510 for ECP and laps. The only way to get better at pull-ups is to do more pull-ups. Aye! Back to the lot around 5:35 for record PUT6 w/ The Commish. Episode available HERE. [Read More]
blueprint  cataracts  earhart  hanson  hello-kitty  hotty-toddy  jigglypuff  monkey-nut  ninjago  qwerty  red-ryder  snots  squatter  sub  the-commish  theismann  triple-lindy  two-factor  water-wings 

The Rain Will Stop at 545

 Posted on March 21, 2019  |  2 minutes  |  315 words  |  

15 Pax made it out to a wet and wild time at FC. Beaker and Sub EC ran to FOD and back. Site Q Sky Blue did an EC shovelflag drop off them met Franklin at the airport for some #WorkF. Goose was out too so no Site Qs but the flag still stands! As guys gather before the bell rings the rain was picking up and so was the wind. [Read More]
callahan  hi-liter  kilmer  one-direction  other-brother  red-ryder  shut-in  sooey  sub  the-commish  two-factor 

Start Late, Finish Early

 Posted on March 19, 2019  |  3 minutes  |  429 words  |  

4am. 10 month old is up and Daddy Dooty begins. Roughly 510, YHC sneeks out of nursery, dresses and hits the door in hopes to make the 520 pre run. As I come flying in, I see an empty parking lot. Luckily, Denali arrives a few min later and we take off on a leisurely stroll through Cary’s finest back roads. 542, we both realize we are going to be late getting back. [Read More]
bartman  callahan  chinese-downhill  denali  disco-duck  frisco  half  one-four  pickles  press-on  shut-in  silverback  sputnik  squatter  the-commish 

Tobacco Road Aftermath

 Posted on March 18, 2019  |  2 minutes  |  331 words  |  

15 HIM gathered under starlit skies to welcome the new week. 5 of us were (are) recovering from either running or rucking the Tobacco Road Half Marathon, so YHC had a special recovery edition planned. The theme featured plenty of Broga to loosen us up, and a few traditional bootcamp moves to keep everything moving. Round up the PAX for the pledge (YHC was a little disoriented but eventually got redirected to the flag…) [Read More]
banjo  bogo  flacco  hi-liter  loom  ma-bell  nature-boy  one-direction  one-four  parker  pivot  prodigal  snots  the-commish  water-wings 

Slow Roast Chicken

 Posted on March 15, 2019  |  2 minutes  |  394 words  |  

This was Q #5 and I keep thinking about what makes for a good beat down. If yesterday at BH was a pan-seared steak and then put in the oven to finish, today was all about the slow cook, a nice crockpot set on the counter emitting aromas that fill the house with love and warmth. Hanson and YHC showed up for EC and ECP respectively. If you ever have a chance to run some EC with Hanson you won’t regret the push and the fellowship. [Read More]
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