Send Me on My Way

I only have a few more posts in the F3 MeCa region before I move to Granite Falls and become a member of the F3 Hickory region.  I have made so many friends in MeCa and would love to see … Read More

Why Go Home?

The pickaxe shovel flag returned to the Mineshaft after a few weeks in seclusion while I was abroad, and one week when I forgot I had it. The shovel flag was my Wilson today, because we found ourselves all alone.

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Back From the Land Down Under for a Pinch Hit Q

Fun was had by all. Unless you weren’t there, in which case you had no fun.

Warmup

Mosey a couple of laps around the parking lot, throwing in High Knees, Butt Kickers and Karaoke.

• SSH x20
• 20 Burpees OYO

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East End Boys

Five pax ventured out to the far east end of campus to see what kind of pain opportunities it offers.

Warmup

Mosey to the Cone Deck.

• SSH x30.
• Windmill x11.
• Smurf Jack x20.
• Cotton Picker x10.
• Air Squat x20.

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Back-to-Back Warrior One Qs

It was just like old times Qing back-to-back Warrior One workouts.  Helga and I held down the fort while the Road Warriors went scouting the perimeter, and the women and children stayed nestled safely in their beds.  This week’s stretch … Read More

A Little Rusty…But I Still Got It

Last week’s people’s Q at Warrior One inspired me to go ahead and commit to lead a whole Warrior One workout for the first time in years.  Gamma and Big Tuna were the test subjects I used to see just … Read More

Challenge Patch Program: 1000 Miles Running and 500 Miles Rucking Patches

The F3 MECA Challenge Patch Program is happy to announce the addition of the 1000 Mile Running and 500 Mile Rucking patches to its offerings. We are accepting pre-orders from qualified pax until 2/26/19.  We will place our stock order … Read More

Seven-and-a-Half or Eight Out of Ten

Five pax ignored the rain and posted at the Mineshaft anyway this morning.  Luckily for them, YHC had a plan that included keeping everyone dry…well, the only plan was to keep dry…everything else was thought up on the fly.

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People’s Q at the Mineshaft

Big Tuna’s absence from the Mineshaft due to a back injury left the Q wide open.  Luckily, I knew of his intentions to lead us on the 5k route he ran in the race last week, and Hot Wheels, having … Read More

Kamikaze Squirrels

Cold, Cold, Cold.  But not for long.  6 pax wasted no time getting warmed up on this frosty morning.

Warmup

Mosey around the parking lot and back to the flag.

• Windmill x12.
• Cotton Pickers x12.
• Mountain Climbers x13.
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