BackBlast Laboring on Labor Day

Laboring on Labor Day

Labor Day. A day to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. With the long weekend YHC did not know how may pax to expect and would not be surprised if today ended up being a solo ruck. 3 other …

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BackBlast 13 Remembered

13 Remembered

One Minute Warning Disclaimer The morning began sharing that this workout would not be us . . . about what we or one can do or cannot do. This work is about honoring and remembering the thirteen souls who lives were cut short last week in the defense of everything we treasure and hold dear …

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BackBlast Steamy AMRAP

Steamy AMRAP

Condition 75 with 100% humidity 1 minute warning. As YHC waited for the lights to come on, PAX were instructed to drop their sandbags along the sideline.  YHC placed a 108# at the 50 yard line.  2 60#ers and a 40# were to my left and 2 60# to my right.  All spaced ~5 yards …

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BackBlast Fear

Fear

Conditions Muggy – High 70s Put a call out for bags over 70+ lbs.  Most PAX have a 40.  A lot have a 60 (some only fill it to 40 tho).   A few have an 80 and/or 100.  And there’s one at 123 – can’t recall if there is another.  Anyhow, I wrote a plan …

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BackBlast Safety 1st at EM

Safety 1st at EM

One Call- “Bling- can you take my EM Q for tomorrow please, still don’t feel well”. Bling- “Sure thing dude, still fighting that Kung Flu”?? OC- “That damn Delta variant is no joke”. Bling- “No problem Biden, I gotcha covered”. Backup Q on alert for EM-  everyone meet at the Hulk at 0500- bags and …

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BackBlast EM to the best of my recollection … I’m tired

EM to the best of my recollection … I’m tired

YHC has been admittedly lazy (and overwhelmed at work) since completing the F3 Custom HTL two weeks ago (check FB for an awesome video and tons of pictures to see all of the amazing men and events you missed out on!).  As a matter of accountability to myself and to ensure I could survive the …

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BackBlast Bringing a little bit of history to Elevation Monday.

Bringing a little bit of history to Elevation Monday.

YHC has been on the fence about Qing this morning for about two weeks. With elevation Monday the day after the 4th and knowing that would be a long night, the thought of sleeping in was very appealing. However I was able to shut my brain off and commit to the Q. YCH put at …

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BackBlast FLAG DAY!

FLAG DAY!

Conditions High 60’s, decent breeze, gorgeous sky! Today is FLAG DAY!  So I put together a solid beatdown with some awesome information expecting literally dozens of PAX after our strong convergence numbers.  Surprised at so many missing.  Saw Fergie hiding down south choosing the easier path.  Only 6 at #BS too, so numbers were low.  …

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BackBlast F3 GrandStrand’s 6 Year Anniversary Pre-Blast Poem: “PICKIN’ UP THE 6TH”

F3 GrandStrand’s 6 Year Anniversary Pre-Blast Poem: “PICKIN’ UP THE 6TH”

AO: Warthog-Region-wide 6 year Anniversary Convergence Conditions: Excellent Date: June 12, 2021 Time: 7:00 am The THANG: Calling all Secret Studs & Clowncar Buds, Calling all missing Kotters & Half-ass Squaters; Calling all OG’s & Friendly Newbies; Calling All PAX with Respect & the Usual Suspects   It’s time to shut down every AO but …

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BackBlast When the Q is the 6!

When the Q is the 6!

Conditions: Upper 70s with the SC humidity flexing! YHC/QIC’s turn at the helm of #Elevation Monday (EM) this morning!  Several of F3GS’s ruckers were tackling the GORUCK D-day T/B in Charleston, so YHC thought at the time to take the Q in case they needed a rest day (3 of them – Bling, Lombardi and …

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