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Hill + Mountain

This morning, it was decided that our group needed a little more prep time before attempting the Maltz Challenge.  We considered the components, specifically the pull ups and knees-to-elbows, and thought a bit more training might be in order, lest we all spend all day at the park. Warmup was …

some guys exercising

YHC came in hot at 5:31, shot out the shortest disclaimer in F3 history and six men hit the soggy road running. A quarter mile or so later the Pax pulled on to the neutral ground for a warmup COP. all in cadence SSH x 20 LSS x 20 Merkins …

Moby at the Trailhead

A beautiful morning provided our men a great way to bond and work out like a well oiled machine. A FNG joined the ranks and he pressed hard to stay with the pack. At the end of the session we named our friend which will be provided at the end …

B.O.M.B.S Away!

After many days and more sleepless nights of relentlessly preparing for what I prayed would be a perfect VQ, I woke up to a beautifully, wet, muddy and demeaning Gloom, courtesy of the Birdcage. Nonetheless, 16 strong braved the weather and duck-filled fields to get covered in sweat and dirt. …

Tunnel of Pain, Re-Revisited

Those among us, who may indeed be few, familiar with a certain Metallica E.P. released in 1987 may appreciate the title aptly given to this workout.  For those who are not… “I GOT SOMETHIN’ TO SAY!!!….” Prologue: Mosey to fake bus stop for: Fondas left side x 20, Wife Pleasers x 10, …

Who Fartlek’d??

Pre Thang: After having shoulders and arms blown up at WPM and The Mothership, YHC decided to focus on the legs this fine morning. The plan was almost thwarted when the M needed a ride to the airport at 04:30 this morning—since the actual departure was 04:55ish… Thanks to RY …

Always better with a rock

YHC wanted to test the hypothesis that Any exercise can be made better WITH A ROCK.  Today’s experiment?  The Dirty McDeuce. 10 PAX gathered around the shovel flag at Pontiff in the morning gloom.  YHC’s opinion – the weather was just about perfect.  Cool, but not cold.  Enjoy it – …

Oklahoma History Lesson

YHC has spent a lot of time in OKC since the beginning of the year.  (Side note: if anyone finds themselves in OKC, give Rudy a call – I’ve found some good F3 workout areas around town.)  This week, I ended up spending an extra day in OKC due to …

Bear-pees on the Mountain

Pre- Thang: The breezy 50 degree gloom brought out 16 pax ready for a post Mardi Gras beatdown at WPM. At 05:30 after the disclaimer we went to work. Mosey out and around to TU front lawn for warm up COP: Forward Arm Circles Standing on Left Foot and Forward …