In the spirit of “if there is no backblast, then there was no workout” it was time for YHC to put together the review of our July 4th workout. It was a pleasure leading the Pax with my friend CSPAN (#Nantan) and another great reminder of the type of men that we have at the Fort. If you are looking for #HIM in Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Indian Land or Tega Cay simply put “just post” at an AO and look around. They are everywhere! Since this was a very special occasion, the backblast is going to be a little different. So here goes…

“Sure, lets do that!?!”

In the last year,  I have really enjoyed getting to know more about CSPAN. As mentioned above, our region has a plethora of leaders and CSPAN stands out as one of the best. We regularly chat on opportunities and strategies for the Fort. Typically, this is about 5 minutes of the call and then the next 30-45 are general tomfoolery, life lessons about raising girls and picking on WWL (#easy target). This week our regular chat was going along well when he announced that he was Q at the Fort for the 4th. The discussion turned to BRR and then the light bulb went off. Lets run from Slow Burn to WEP, Q the Workout and then run back. Both of us knew that sounded horrible….so of course, we should do it!

The Trap

So a few days go by and there was no more chatter about the Q or the extra credit. YHC was kinda hoping that CSPAN would forget (#old) or maybe we both were just joking. Well, he was not. And not only that, he sent a group Tweet that tagged 10 people to join us. Little did they know, it was a trap!

The Thang

18 Men arrived at Slow Burn for the extra credit (Wow!). Proceeded to run 1.8 miles to WEP to meet with our other 14 brothers for the workout.

CSPAN on Q

COP

Various exercises X 10

Pledge of Allegiance

Run to Playground – Partner Up

Pull Ups, Dips, Squats (10 times!)

Handoff to Pusher – Determined to do something different…

Seal Team Sit Ups x 21

Drill Bits – Maybe a little agressive…

COT/BOM – Review the weekly email for announcements

Run 1.8 miles home

Coffeeteria at Dunkin

What we learned

• The men of the Fort are humble and accountable and demonstrate the definition of #HIM. If you missed Dark Helmet EHing a guy at WEP during the workout, then you missed one of the best parts of F3. Great job Dark Helmet!
• We live in the greatest country in the world and the brave men and women who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom are the true heroes. We recognized your continued effort on our behalf by keeping the flag moving throughout the park during the workout.
• YHC is constantly reminded of how important F3 has become in my life.  There is no question that without F3, I would have fartsacked on the 4th and missed a great workout but more importantly, some great fellowship. Really enjoyed the conversation with Flat Tire on the way back to Slow Burn. He is a great man and continues to coach me in my running efforts. Stay with me!
• Really proud of whats happening with the kids of the PAX. From the F3 Dads to seeing Sweeper  with his VQ or Jeter with his upcoming Q or the ongoing efforts at CAH, there is some great demonstration of leadership out there. Keep up the great work!
• Lastly, CSPAN is a great Nantan for the Fort. Proud to be your friend!