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Rockin!

“You have power over your mind, not outside events.  Realize this, and you will find strength.” – Marcus Aurelius It was 0520 when YHC awoke from the deep slumber.. it takes 15 min driving to get to the “Real” Monday AO.  But I knew the Pax would keep it together …

The Classic Triangle Builder

Five determined (and thankfully patient) veteran warriors gathered with one FNG to wade through the crowds of runners, spectators, and “runners” of the Crescent City Classic (Shorty, Cow Bell, Roots, Bad Moon, and others? – you easily could have joined us and still run the 6 miles). We established home base …

Good Friday

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”  – John 3:16 Seven legendary NOLA men, one brave FNG (Tclaps for posting this gloom El Wire.. EH’d by Yankee since October 2015… sometimes …

Rectangles and Circles

Six men converged on Lakeshore Dr. this morning and were greeted with pleasant conditions.  This was YHC’s last notch on the belt for Q-ing in all six AO sites.  Fortunately no rain in sight, even though the forecast looked iffy and YHC mapped out the morning assuming it may be …

Sumo Stompin’

11 men in the gloom at the Birdcage until Nip/Tuck found us at the final COP to round at the PAX at an even dozen at the Birdcage. the Thang mosey to the band stand for a nice warmup COP YHC likes to make a spectacle and enjoys the view …

Long Way Home

Seven men set to tackle the park on a chilly Monday morning. Might be the last time we see sub 50 degree weather for awhile…after a quick disclaimer, we’re off. Bandstand: SSHx20, IW x20, LBC x20 & Mountain Climbers x20 To Light Poles (pole to pole): Merkin Walk going left , Lunge …

Moving 2 Rock Piles

13 Brave and Chilly men showed up to hit Boss Keen’s Rock Pile as previously advertised. Disclaimer and let’s mosey. COP: SSH x 30 IC IW x 30 IC PP x 20 IC Arm Circles x 30 (15 each dir) J-Lo’s x 20 IC Grab your rock and go big, …

Bracket Busters

17 underdogs posted at the Mothership and left victorious after a #downpainment in March Madness.  Welcome Igloo from F3 Hickory.  YHC was inspired by the hope and determination of the Cinderella teams in the NCAA basketball Tournament.  After a short introduction and disclaimer we were off to the museum lawn.  Along …

Love to hate me

“Tough times never last but tough people do.” 7 pax strong came out in the beautiful gloom not knowing what they were getting themselves into. YHC decided to turn up the intensity level because he was unable to post all week.  (sorry pax). Welcome to F3, I am not a …