Author: BoBerry

  • Little L

    Weather was predicted to be 40 degrees and wet. Thankfully for the PAX it was 70 degrees and sunny. 17 men took the Daily Red Pill and descended upon the AO in search of a beat down. This is the known unknown of what transpired that morning.

    Mosey to the bright light beside Dogwood Dell for

    COP #1 (Winter Olympics Edition)

    • Nancy Kerrigans
    • Apollo Onos
    • Bonnie Blairs

    Mosey to circle near Ha’Penny Stage for

    COP #2 (More Sports)

    • Michael Phelps
    • Nolan Ryan
    • Bobby Hurley

    Stay there for Merkin Jacks (merkin/plank jack), and Captain Thors (WW2/American Hammer). 1/4 up to 5/20 and back down for each.

    Mosey to Ha’Penny Stage and grab a coupon. Deliver coupon as ticket for the music from the Dogwood Dell Amphitheater.

    The THANG #1 (Tabata)

    Music and Tabata set up with 1 minute on, 20 second rest, and 10 rounds:

    • Curls
    • Weighted Squats
    • Derkins
    • Weighted WW2s
    • Squat Thrusters

    Went through above exercises twice to get to 10 rounds.

    The THANG #2 (Triple Check #1)

    • Partner 1 mosey up stairs, around traffic circle and back down
    • Partner 2 Weighted Sqauts
    • Partner 3 hold coupon in Cusak position

    Mosey back to return coupons. Recovery planking ensued. Recover and head back to amphitheater for:

    The THANG #3 (Triple Check part Deaux)

    • Partner 1 mosey up stairs, around traffic circle and back down
    • Partner 2 Donkey Kicks
    • Partner 3 Incline Merkins

    Time called before all 3 rounds could be completed. BTTF.

    Numbers, Names, Announcements (below), YHC took us out with a poem (also below).

    NMM

    This Q was to mark YHC’s 38th journey around the sun. A couple days ago YHC learned of the untimely passing of MF DOOM at the age of 49. This hit home as a reminder that there are no guarantees in life. Tomorrow is not promised and YHC must take advantage of his time left. Every day above ground is a blessing, and a good day. This poem really speaks to YHC about making the best possible use of the time we are given on this earth:

    The Mower

    BY PHILIP LARKIN

    The mower stalled, twice; kneeling, I found   
    A hedgehog jammed up against the blades,   
    Killed. It had been in the long grass.

    I had seen it before, and even fed it, once.   
    Now I had mauled its unobtrusive world   
    Unmendably. Burial was no help:

    Next morning I got up and it did not.
    The first day after a death, the new absence   
    Is always the same; we should be careful

    Of each other, we should be kind   
    While there is still time.

  • In Search of A Biscuit

    5 brave souls adapted the time honored tradition of the start and stop location for Breakfast Club. This was done in order to obtain a most delicious biscuit sandwich. According to the aloof cyclist, this is how it went down.

    Led by Fauxberry (AKA Handshake), we moseyed down Robinson, around the lakes, and through and uncleared field for the long way around to get to Dogpile. Got in about 2.5 miles! On the way back the biscuits were calling our name so we took a more direct route.

    Alas, our journey was in vain, as when we arrived. They biscuit joint was closed. However, great conversation was had by all, and it was nice to change up the route!

  • …Too Many Publix

    3 warriors of the gloom sought to better themselves today. According to the female runner who took Shorts Only Posting to a whole new level, this is what transpired:
    YHC went solo for a pre-run through the exceptionally quiet neighborhood across the street. Made it back just before 5:30 to meet the PAX, then we were off!

    Run from school to take a right on John Rolfe. Turn left onto the trail for Short Pump Park. At small round-about do various warmerama exercises around the circle:

    • Butt Kickers
    • High-knees
    • Carioca
    • Ukrainian Soldiers
    • Imperial Walkers
    • Toes in walk
    • Toes out walk

    Mosey to the lot across the street from the Publix. Time for a Triple Check with: Merkins, Pole Smokers, and a long lap around the perimeter.

    Mosey down Pump Rd to hang a right onto Broad St. Run down til we reached the Ulta. Find a spot on the wall for 10, 15, and 20 donkey kicks with people’s chair in between.

    Mosey all the way to the Ack Ack, hang a right and head back to John Rolf and BTTF. Various cool down stretches before finishing with Rosalita and Hello Dolly.

    Numbers, names, spirited discourse, YHC took us out with thankfulness for the PAX and our many blessings.

    NMM

    The concept for this AO is very unique and one that YHC finds to be very enjoyable. Enjoyed the discussion of the similar business models of Peloton and Starbucks. Also, all the necessary ingredients for civil war etc. YHC is thankful to be able to have frank thoughtful discussion with all brothers in the PAX. Have a great one fellas!

  • RIP to Chuck Yeager

    At Timberwolf today the temperatures were 70 degrees and sunny as per usual. There was complaining, but at this point there would be great concern if there was no mumble chatter from the PAX. POG rolled in hot at 5:30am and we were off!

    Mosey around full front parking lot and back to the start for a little:

    COP

    • Invisible Jump Rope
    • Hillbillies
    • Arm Circles
    • Circle Arms
    • Collard Pickers
    • Dead man hang (both legs)
    • Hand Release Merkins
    • Reverse Crunches
    • Freddy Mercury’s

    Mosey to bus lot because:

    Chuck Yeager was a true American hero who carried himself with dignity and achieved much. He did it without calling attention to himself or seeking glory. He started his military career as a fighter pilot in World War II. During the war he shot down at least 5 Nazi aircraft.

    5 burpees OYO.

    Mosey back around the school to the basketball courts because:

    On October 14th, 1947 Chuck Yeager, piloting the X-1, became the first man to travel faster than the speed of sound. Ergo:

    The THANG #1 (four corners)

    • 10 burpees
    • 14 WWIIs
    • 19 Plank Jacks
    • 47 Shoulder Taps

    The day before he fell off a horse and broke two ribs. So lets do it again. Repeato

    The THANG #2 (100s)

    The speed he reached on that flight was approximately 700 miles an hour, so we are going to do 100s seven times to reach that number. PAX took turns choosing the exercise and they included:

    • LBCs (Boberry)
    • SSHs (POG)
    • Squats (Florence)
    • Merkins (Nancy Lopez)
    • Rosalitas (Wilson)
    • Monkey Humpers (Boberry)
    • American Hammers (Tobit)

    Mosey around track and back to the side of school for alternating People’s Chair and 10x Donkey Kicks (3 rounds)

    Mosey to side of school. One sprint behind the school. Then mosey back doing Bernie Sanders, Carioca, Lead off Hops, and a recovery run back to the flag.

    Numbers, Names, Prayer Requests, Announcements (see below), Florence took us out.

    NMM

    Thank you for the opportunity to lead. It is an honor to be a member of this group. Glad to share a little bit of Chuck Yeager’s story with everyone. Have a great day! Be a positive influence on the world!

  • A Delicious Woke Bagel

    Cold, rain, and wind was predicted for the morning. Scaring away many from The Breakfast Club. Luckily, the weather was 70 degrees and sunny, perfect weather for a couple dudes with mustaches and Hawaiian shirts to run back and forth through Carytown. Upon completion of return trip EF Hutton took us out with some kind words.

    NMM

    Great to get the pre and post mosey in. Enjoyed getting to know E. F. Hutton a little better. Still working out the pace for this thing. We ended up getting some extra credit running in because YHC was going to fast and we didn’t want to have to stand around and get cold again. Also, YHC highly recommends the different types of unique coffee available from The Breakfast Clubs interior. Untoasted, unsliced bagels? Not so much.

  • What’s a Merkin?

    2 warriors descended the mean streets of Carytown. Pre and post a most excellent Upchuck beat down. Topics of conversation included the etymology of F3 exercise names and the joys of the home owner experience. Great fellowship today! Also YHC must be doing breakfast club wrong as fellow PAX keep saying slow down.

  • This english chick is really whiny

    14 Stallions showed up at NoToll to better themselves. According to the confused walkers, this is how it went down:

    YHC’s favorite album came out 20 years ago in the year 2000: Kid A by Radiohead. The same year that there was also an election not decided on election night. Why not share the greatness of Radiohead with the rest of the PAX? 5:30am hit and we were off! Mosey to the large parking lot for:

    COP

    F3 welcome, introduction and disclaimer followed by:

    Invisible Jump Rope x 10, Jazzercise x 10, Russian Soldiers x 10, Collard Pickers x 10, Pretzel Twists x 20 (10 each leg), Hello Dolly x 10, Rosalita x 10. Recover and mosey to where the benches used to be, turn on the tunes then:

    THE THANG

    X Marks The Spot #1: Run from pavilion to each corner of fields and back, 20 SSH at each corner, 20 Merkins back at the pavillion each time. Al Gore for the 6.

    Triple Check #1: Carolina Dry Docks, LBCs, timer mosey around bleachers and back. Al Gore for the 6.

    X Marks The Spot #2: 20 merkins x 20 squats x4: Al Gore for 6

    Triple Check #2: No Surrenders, Flutter Kicks, timer runs around tree next to parking lot and back. Al Gore for the 6.

    X Marks The Spot #3 :20 merkins x 20 monkey humpers x4 : Al Gore for 6

    BTTF for

    COT

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

    NMM

    YHC has thought a lot lately about how you keep hearing that there is unprecedented division politically and otherwise in the world right now. It sure doesn’t appear that way in the gloom, where we are all brothers! Also, it was only 20 years ago that an election was close and not decided on election night. As we approach Thanksgiving, YHC is very thankful for F3 and all the PAX! If you couldn’t tell from the music…. 20 years ago was a much darker time mentally for YHC. Thanks in no small part to the PAX, YHC is in a much better place these days! Make today a great day fellas, ya’ll rocked it today with 240 merkins!

  • The Battle of Leyte Gulf/Run DMC

    Word in the neighborhood was that it was cold and wet. The weatherman was wrong, as it turned out to be 70 degrees and sunny in the gloom! 4 bootcampers and 2 runners enjoyed the sunshine. Mosey to the top of the hill for:

    COP

    20 Side Straddle Hop, 10 Jazzercise, 10 Don Quixote, 10 Collard Pickers, 10 Russian Soldiers, 10 Low Scissor, 10 High Scissor, 10 Merkins, recover.

    THE THANG #1

    Four corners NASCAR style (run fast, turn left): 10 Shoulder Tap Merkins, 20 2-count Flutter Kicks, 30 Carolina Dry Docks, 40 Monkey Humpers, plank for the six. Mosey back down the hill to the rock pile. Grab a coupon and partner up for:

    THE THANG #2

    Time for a Dora: partner 1 runs to playground to do 5 pull ups. partner 2 does exercises: 100, 200, 300

    Still more time so we did a run up the hill with Bernie, merkins and catch me if you can. Then 4 minutes of Mary.

    Numbers, Names, Roscoe gave us a history lesson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf

    YHC took us out

    NMM

    Great to lead out at New Market. Lots of options for things to do. Great to see Wilson and Duke at the end! Thanks to Nancy for keeping me up to date on pop culture from before my time.

  • 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.