Author: BoBerry

  • Who’s Dan Snyder?

    5 gloom warriors defeated the fartsack and came to Timberwolf. They may have been in search of the answers to life’s greatest questions. Unfortunately all they found was a beatdown. According to the confused school employees, it went something like this:

    Mosey around the front of the school for welcome to F3, disclaimer and:

    COP

    SSH, Jazzercise, Hillbillies, Don Quixote, Pretzel Twists, Freddie Mercurys, HRMs, mosey to the basketball courts for:

    THE THANG #1

    7 of Diamonds called, PAX choose their poison with # of reps done at each of the four corners of the diamond. Exercises included 7 WW2s, 14 Jump Squats, 21 Monkey Humpers, 28 Plank Jacks, 21 Apollo Onos, 14 Merkins, 7 Hand Release Merkins.

    Mosey all the way around the school with an Indigenous People run wherein PAX at the end does 1 burpee before catching up. At the end stop and circle up for:

    THE THANG #2

    Set of Captain Thors: start with 1 WW2 and 4 American Hammers, made it all the way to 10 WW2s and 40 American hammers. Stay in circle for Part Deaux:

    Set of Merkin Jacks: Start with 1 Merkins and 4 Plank Jacks, made it up to 7 Merkins and 28 Plank Jacks. Then 1 lap around school and time was called!

    Numbers, Names, Announcements (See Below), YHC took us out

    NMM

    • Some excellent mumble chatter about American Football today. Including COVID, the Washington Professional Football Team, DeAngelo Hall (former Falcon AND Raider), Rosetta’s knowledge of NFL history, and how we all agree that the Jets are terrible.
    • The run around the school was called as an Indigenous People run. Someone talked about a PAX being a “fast injun” (names shall not be named), so the name changed mid-run to Mosey Around The School In A Line Interrupted By Burpees. The naming committee tried to make it as generic and literal as possible.
    • Excellent to have a good showing at Timberwolf. This is the favorite AO of Nancy Lopez and YHC. Numbers have been a little thin since YHC starting coming back out in person. Have a great day gentlemen!

  • Wokeberry and the Goat

    19 warriors of the pre-dawn gloom arose ready to attack the day. Apparently it was a day of celebration. Given the title of this backblast they may have been trying to watch a lesser known 80s sitcom. According to the overly friendly runners in the area, this is how it went down.

    5:30 hit, everyone grabbed a block or two and then mosey to the corellian, circle up for:

    COP #1

    Nancy Kerrigan’s, Michael Phelps, Jazzercise, Hairy Rockettes, Collard Pickers, Pretzel Twists, Hello Dolly, Rosalita, Nolan Ryans, Hand Release Merkins. Pick the block back up, Mosey to the Ha’ Penny stage for:

    THE THANG #1 (Club Boberry)

    Hit the lights and que the music, its Tabata time! 1 min on, 15 seconds off, Cusack Squats, WW2s with the coupon, Chest Press, Lion King, Man maker merkins, American Swingers (x2)

    THE THANG #2 (The Wilt Chamberlain)

    Put away the blocks, keep the music going, run to fence and back, 100 LBC, run to fence and back, 100 Squats, run to fence and back, 100 Flutter Kicks, run to fence and back, 100 Lunges.

    THE THANG #3 (Welcome to Biscuitville)

    Mosey to long field for a 2 pack of Boberry Biscuits, mosey on short sides, run on long sides. 10 burpees. (x2).

    THE THANG #4 (The Doozy Special)

    Mosey to the amphitheater for the aptly named Mankillers. Then did incline merkins, start with 2 at first step, add 2 each step going up until time was called and we went BTTF!

    Numbers, Names, Announcements (see below), YHC took us out.

    NMS

    Mumble chatter was very strong today! “all kidding aside, go f yourself”, “this is the least straight thing we’ve done”, “we can’t call it that, it has to be gender neutral” were some highlights….

    It was an honor to lead today on YHC’s 1 yr F3versary. F3 has had been a life saving force in YHC’s life. One can only hope that this positivity can be continued to spread to others through friendship, shit talking, and being there for our brothers. YHC is blessed to be a member of this fine group!

    Also don’t understand why everyone was going nuts over the baby goat. Maybe that’s because YHC hasn’t hit the silent decade yet.

  • Never Lost A Tailgate

    5 men arrived intent on conquering the day. 3 were aware the IRON PAX Challenge week 3 was the planned workout for the day. The 2 that were not still stayed. We all completed the challenge. It was great to be out there and help us push each other. TCLAPS to Hardywood, Tobit, Bullseye and Gumbo for getting some hard work done! This was two times completing the IRON PAX Challenge this week for Tobit and Bullseye!

    NMM

    Music for the day was YHC’s Ultimate Tailgate Mix. As an ECU fan and graduate: we may not always win the game, but we always win the pre game tailgate.

  • Iron PAX Challenge: Week 3: Attempt 1

    17 came to NoToll on Tuesday. We did the Iron PAX challenge. We all pushed each other to be better! We listened to music: that days playlist was YHC’s running mix. Apparently that means electronic music. Welcome to Club Boberry.

  • Cecil King, 104th Timberwolf

    Weather was predicted to be cold, dark and wet this morning. Luckily the prediction was wrong, as it was 70 degrees and sunny. 6am hit and we were off!

    Mosey to the Corelion cul de sac for welcome to F3 and disclaimer. Side Straddle Hop, Don Quixote, Russian Soldiers, Collard Pickers, LBC, Hello Dolly, Rosalita, and WW2.

    Mosey down to the Ha’ Penny Stage, and everyone gets a coupon, then back to long field. My grandfather Cecil King as a member of the 104th Infantry landed in France and remained there for 200 days until VE Day. Partner up. One PAX runs to the end of the field and back with a block (seemed like there and back is at least 200 yards). Count as team like a dora. The other PAX does the exercise. 104 Chest press, 104 Rifle Carry (Cusack) squats, 104 Manmaker merkins, 104 WW2s with coupon.

    Take the blocks back. Run to the silver fire hydrant adjacent to the rusty cage. Triple check, run to the cage do 10 jerkins, other partners are doing Lt. Dans and WW2s.

    “Nothing in Hell can stop the Timberwolves”. On April 11th 1945, they liberated a large concentration camp at Nordhausen. Back to the large field for a round of 4 corners: 4 burpees, 11 wide grip merkins, 19 two count flutter kicks. 45 american hammers. Swirly liked it so much he started going around again. We leave no man behind, so we joined him and finished as a PAX.

    Back to the ghost flag. Circle up. Mankillers (kind of). 10 burpees OYO. Time. Numbers. Names. Announcements (see below). YHC took us out with prayers for MILs of UpChuck and Florence, Tobit’s mother, and for Phonics and his family as they deal with the loss of a parent.

    NMM

    Thank you all for the opportunity to lead! Good to talk to Gomer Pyle about military history and service. Great to partner with Handshake, Seymore, and Snuff.

    The story doesn’t end well. YHC never met Cecil. He survived the war but was not the same upon return. He died before YHC’s birth. He was not present in my father’s life. This is a reminder for YHC that there are many things to be thankful for due to the service of others. A reminder to not squander the opportunities we have. Also, that mental health is real. SYITG gentlemen.

  • Patriot Day at Twin Team

    5 PAX braved the swampy air just south of the James to join together for a beat down on Patriot Day at Twin Team. According the awesome trucker who gave us a “toot toot”, here is how it went down:

    COP

    DTH grabbed the shovel flag it was carried proudly to the top of Twin Team. Stopped at the bottom for quick welcome and disclaimer. Don Quixote and Russian Soldiers done in cadence. Then back down and head to dirt track between playgrounds.

    The THANG

    Plant the flag for an Old Glory. 20 minute timer set. AMRAP 4 corners with 20 merkins, 20 jump squats, 10 burpees, 20 WW2s. As we neared the end of the time, we returned for the six and finished as a unified PAX. Carried the flag back the way we came, up Twin Team and back down to the parking lot. (BTTOSFS)

    Numbers, names, announcements (see below). Instead of a normal COT we ended with a moment of silence.

    NMM

    YHC didn’t realize when grabbing the Q which day it was. There was a strong feeling within to do something appropriate today. What could be more appropriate than an Old Glory with two runs up Twin Team? It was great to see different members of the PAX volunteering to take turns carrying the shovel flag throughout the work out.

    As shared at the COT, 9/11 was the single deadliest terrorist event in history and the single deadliest incident for firefighters and police officers in history. We have a lot to be thankful for.

  • Girls Just Want to Have Fun

    17(!) PAX chose the hard thing. They posted to NoToll knowing it was week 2 of the IronPAX challenge. According to the confused police officers this is how it went down.

    Early meet at 5:15am, collect coupons from YHC’s low riding vehicle and mosey to the pre-measured and marked field. 15 minutes of general warm up and explanation. Included lots of arm circles to try and loosen up.

    Started the timer and the 80s work out mix on the speaker and we were off for

    The THANG

    Place coupon at Shovel Flag.  Start timer.  Complete a 400m run that starts and ends at Shovel Flag (do not carry block)

    Pick up block and complete 10 Thrusters at the Shovel Flag

    Rifle carry coupon to cone A (please completely move beyond/around cone)

    Complete 25 Decline Merkins at cone A

    Rifle carry coupon back to Shovel Flag (please completely move beyond/around Shovel Flag)

    Complete 10 Thrusters at the Shovel Flag

    Rifle carry coupon to cone B

    Complete 25 Blockees at cone B

    Rifle carry coupon back to Shovel Flag

    Complete 10 Thrusters at the Shovel Flag

    Rifle carry coupon to cone C

    Complete 25 Weighted Squats at cone C

    Rifle carry coupon back to Shovel Flag

    Complete 10  Thrusters at the Shovel Flag

    Rifle carry coupon to cone D

    Complete 25 Kettle Bell Swings at cone D

    Rifle carry coupon back to Shovel Flag

    Complete 10 Thrusters at the Shovel Flag

    Rifle carry coupon to cone E

    Complete 25 Vertical Block Presses at cone E

    Rifle carry coupon back to Shovel Flag

    Complete 10 Thrusters at the Shovel Flag

    Rifle carry coupon to cone F

    Complete 25 Alpos at cone F

    Rifle carry coupon back to Shovel Flag

    Complete 10 Thrusters at the Shovel Flag

    **This completes one full round** 

    Rinse and repeat for 43 minutes. 

    Recover, then collect coupons and assorted accessories and head BTTF.

    Numbers, names, announcements, YHC took us out.

    NMM

    This was easily the hardest workout YHC has completed since joining F3. Every PAX who posted pushed themselves and got better. This was truly a You Against Your workout where each man should be proud of what he accomplished. TCLAPS to Speedo for posting after a 4 year break! The humor of the PAX is unparalleled. Orange Crush was disappointed there was no Cyndi Lauper on the mix. The music took Mr. Roper back to his heyday on the roller skating rink in his canadian tuxedo.

  • West End Boys

    4 distinguished gentlemen from the the West End made the arduous journey through the woods and crossed the James River this morning to meet the SOJ PAX on their own terms at the grounds of Timberwolf. All they found was YHC…. This is week 0 of the Iron PAX Challenge. Here is how it went down.

    Mosey down to the track for

    COP

    Don Quixote, Russian Soldiers, Cherry Pickers, Hello Dolly, Rosalita.

    THE THANG

    • 50 Squats
    • 40 WW2s
    • 30 Merkins
    • 20 2 count Ball Dippers
    • 10 Burpees
    • 1 lap around the track
    • x4

    Had a little time left, wanted to make sure everyone got the best bang for their buck, so despite some mublechatter we went to the field for

    COP part deaux

    • Bernie Sanders to the 50, 25 LBCs, “sprint” back
    • Bernie Sanders to the 50, 25 LBCs, Bear Crawl back (in case you were wondering, this is Tater’s super power!)

    Time was nearly us so then we walked (?!?!) BTTF, numbers, names, announcements, (see below), YHC took us out

    NMM

    Great effort today guys, that was very tough! That was the first time YHC has ever been to an “on the books” F3 AO where walking at any point was condoned. Wonder what the next 4 weeks at NO TOLL will be like! Where are the SOJ brothers at? See y’all at Twin Team tomorrow?

    Also, henceforth the “Cherry Picker” shall hereby be called the “Collard Picker” as apparently you’re doing it wrong if you pick the cherries up off of the ground.

  • The Breaching Whale

    8 stud muffin stallions hit the gloomy grounds of Timberwolf, paused for the garbage truck, then hit the gloom running. According to the lady in her car waiting for us to leave, this is how it went down.

    Mosey around the front of the school, with mublechatter along the way. Circle up in bus parking lot. Extended Disclaimer as we were doing an IRON PAX challenge today. Then extended warmerama as such.

    COP

    • SSH
    • Imperial Walkers
    • Russian Soldiers
    • Dead Man Hang
    • Helicopters
    • Cherry Pickers
    • Freddie Mercury
    • Merkins

    Mosey to football field for

    THE THANG (Killer B’s) (Wu-Tang Forever)

    Line up on the goal line for

    • Broad jump 10 yards
    • 10 burpees
    • 10 Bonnie Blairs (AKA Ball Dippers, AKA Mike Tyson’s)
    • 10 Big Boy Sit Ups (AKA WW2s, AKA WW1s)

    Repeat that 3 times, ending at the 30 yard line, then bear crawl back.

    Repeat that whole routine 4 times, then mosey BTTF via the “shortcut” (thanks Hermie). Passed by the horseshoe but did not engage.

    Numberara, Namerama, announcements (see comment), YHC took us out.

    NMM

    Awesome work out there today gents, that routine was no joke! We ended up getting in 120 each of Burpees, Ball Dippers, and WW2s. Thanks for indulging YHC in this Iron PAX practice run. The actual routine was 5 rounds, without breaks, seeing how fast it can be done.

    The name of the back blast comes from Tater, who mentioned that the excellent breathing technique exhibited by Hermie during the later rounds of burpees reminded him of a breaching whale.

  • F3 Iron PAX (RVA Style)

    F3 Iron PAX (RVA Style)

    It’s that time of year again. Not only a time where the leaves change and the smell of pumpkins and their related spices are omnipresent. No, YHC is referring to the F3 Iron PAX challenge. This a challenge is amongst F3 nation. A chance to push and better yourself while talking some smack along the way.

    Dr. Try Hard and YHC will attempt to lead the challenge in RVA this year. It will take place the first 4 weeks of September. We will hold it at NO TOLL each week, same as usual, Tuesdays at 5:30am! If there is a requirement for weights, a track, or pull up bars we will hold it at a different AO as needed. No need to change what you do! Just post at normal days/locations. Changes and any new info will be posted on Slack.

    The pre-blast from F3 Greenwood is below which explains it a little more. Use this to sign up and rep F3RVA. (RVA is an option for region when you sign up).

    https://f3greenwood.com/2020/08/06/2020-ironpax-challenge-preblast/

    Also, if this still seems Greek to you search the youtube for “f3 ironpax challenge” and it shows the explanation videos for previous years challenges.