Scheduled route was as follows:
Run through downtown FM toward Hardee’s.
Continue toward CVS
Right on Banks
Right on Archer
Back toward COT
4.5 miles
Turn on Forest before Banks to get 3.5
Disclaimer included the option of rucking or running on your own as is sometimes the norm but meet us back at 0600. The other option was to join me in running to the high school track, or so we thought. We made our way to the the stadium and saw that all access points were locked so we utilized the parking lot instead of the track. It wasn’t as good but it worked.
WARMUP: We ran
THE THANG: Cool run around the lot.
Fast run around the lot.
Cool run followed by a fast 2 laps.
Cool run followed by a fast 3 laps.
Cool run followed by a fast 4 laps.
Switch directions to run a lap then up the hill and down.
Again, run a lap but now, NUR up the hill and down.
Run another lap then up up and down.
Run back to COT. ~4.5mi
MARY: Sprinkled throughout.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COT:
We ran. 10 launched, 10 landed, but one got lost a little and NASA went for a drive after COT to retrieve him. He was not far from COT when found.
Route was 160 to Baxter’s Market St.
– Left onto Market St
– Left into Baxter Y
– Take trail behind the Y that takes you to Sixth Baxter Crossing
– Right onto Sixth Baxter Crossing up to Sutton
– Left on Sutton
– Left on Sam Smith
– Left on Harris St
– Left on Munn
– Back to COT
Have you not Q’d a workout yet in the Fort?
Have you not Q’d in a while?
Then you may be a perfect candidate for Q School.
Starting the Week of 5/16 we will be hosting 5 separate sessions of Q school throughout the Fort. Each Q school session will give PAX an overview on the fundamentals of being a Q and an intro into a specific type of workout.
It doesn’t matter if you are a seasoned PAX or a newcomer these sessions will provide important reminders and tips on how to execute a challenging workout.
What we’ll cover:
This year, for this first time we’ll be offering Q school with Ruck and Run options. This is an awesome opportunity to sharpen skills, learn new skills, and introduce yourself to workouts you haven’t experienced in the past.
The Lineup:
5/16 Sweet the Leg – Running Bootcamp
5/17 Curahee – Ruck
5/18 Clydesdales – Run
5/19 Laces In – Boot Camp
5/20 The Hive – Kettlebell
If you have any questions or thoughts, please feel free to reach out to SlapShot.
SYITG!
****March 5th 2022- 7:45am – 8:00am****
Men,
We have officially signed up for the Adopt-A-Highway Litter pick-up program. Our adopted Highway is US21 from Peachstand south to Sutton Rd. (2 miles). We will have a sign installed to promote this section of the highway. We are encouraged to complete 4 pick-ups a year (once a quarter). All supplies will be provided. All we need to do is show up. The SC DOT will come out and pick up our bags along the route after completion.
**Our NEXT Clean-up date is tentatively scheduled for March 5th. (start time ) 7:45 am – 8:00am**. There is no time expectation for participation. Stay as long as needed or head out early. Modify as needed. Plan for 2 hours if you complete the 1-mile loop. We split up into two groups last time and met at the halfway point.
We will begin at the Peachstand (rear of the building) and coordinate. I have 30 vests and all supplies.
Fogerty will be the main contact for this event over the next two years.
Here are some of the logistics:
• Make sure your group knows that in case of bad weather the cleanup will be postponed. Litter collection should never be done in the dark or in bad weather.
• Notify local news media who may have an interest in publicizing your group’s activities. • Remind your group of the appropriate clothing. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts and sturdy shoes help avoid scratches and irritation from poisonous plants. Light or brightly colored clothing will make them easily visible to passing traffic.
• Be sure you have all the materials and supplies you’ll need beforehand, including first aid kits.
• Check with members of your group to be aware of any allergies that might be important (such as bee-stings, etc).
• Work out a plan for what you will do in the event of an emergency. Find out what the quickest route to the hospital is.
• Park vehicles at both ends of the adopted section.
• Volunteers must be at least 13 years old to participate in Adopt-A-Highway cleanups. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult on all Adopt-A-Highway cleanups.
The state does provide adopt-a-highway orange and blue bags. Orange bags are for trash and blue bags are for recyclables if you want to recycle. Your group is also provided with orange safety vests. We do require four pickups every year, usually once every quarter. All that is needed to be done after trash is picked up is to call or email me and I will send one of our crews to pick up the bags.
It is volunteers like you who are going to make a difference by speaking up and doing what they can to help their community. Please let me know If you have any questions, I will be glad to assist you.
Thank you,
Sherry J. Johnson
Administrative Specialist/
Adopt-A-Highway Coordinator
SC Department of Transportation
803-327-6186 O I 803-327-6184 F
JohnsonSJ@scdot.orgDistrict Four Maintenance
338 Robertson Road West
Rock Hill, SC 29730
The weight-loss challenge for 2022 has been established to create some focus on the Queen. The goal is fellowship, accountability, support, discipline, and a little motivation. Pax will depart on a 90-day journey beginning January 3rd, 2022, and ending on approximately April 2nd or 3rd.
There will be a buy-in and payouts to the top 3 places – determined by “percentage of weight loss”. Uhaul has agreed to be the holder of the buy-in with a tracking spreadsheet created for each pax to help monitor their progress. Good Luck Pax!
T-Claps to Uhaul for assisting with this endeavor!
24 PAX arrived for a pre Charlotte Marathon run.
The disclaimer was given but no FNGs this day
The route was simple but flexible so PAX could push as hard as desired
we crossed over to Kingsley and down to back traffic circle ⭕️
we did laps between the circles which have slight hills on both ends
some PAX took the full around the block of Kingsley as an option as well
Of 24 PAX 11 were respectable
was great mumble chatter and some encouragement by running in close proximity of each other
thanks Greenwave for the opportunity 👏🏻💥👍🏻
The Forts annual holiday party will have a different feel this year.
With COVID still lingering we have decided to have a gathering but it will be a bit different.
We are encouraging The PAX to go to dinner with your M and either your Shieldlock, Whetstone, or small group of fellow PAX and their Ms. After dinner we will all gather for an hour or so of a social hour(s).
This will give our Ms the opportunity to meet the crazy fellas we spend the early mornings with but more importantly their M.
We are all fortunate to have this crazy group it is also just as important to try and let our Ms meet some other ladies in the community and possibly let them start great friendships as well.
Make it a day of F3. Start with the golf outing, go to dinner and then grab a couple beers, a bottle of J Lohr wine, a cocktail and let’s kick off the holiday season.
If COVID worries you or your M we will have an outdoor area to hang out at as well as indoor areas.
Where- Springfield Community Center- by the tennis courts/pool
420 Horton Grove, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Time- 7pm-9pmish
When- Dec 3rd, 2021
Contact- Backdraft with any concerns…
Get ready to celebrate the Anniversary of The Fort. Location will be next to The Springfield neighborhood pool under the pavilion. but the date is set Sept. 17th, 2021. 1830-2130 or 630pm- 930pm for anyone that dosn’t know how to do military time. Cant wait to see you all. It will be the same as last year and bring your own dinner and drinks. We will have a few people speaking.
Look forward to seeing everyone.
location- Springfield Neighborhood Pavilion, next to pool
time- 630pm- 930pm
what to bring- whatever you want to eat and drink.
The Sweati 2020-
79 HIM took to The Forts annual summer CSAUP event. It was 78 degrees when 24 Ruckers launched from The Coliseum at 0530. They had their disclaimer and direction to the first of the 3 pain stations. Just After at 0600 54 runners took to the route. They departed and ran about 2.5 miles and got to meet Bones at Golden Corral for the first pain station. He worked them over as they came in for about 10-15 minutes. Once he finished dishing the pain they took off to Pantheon only about 1.5 miles up the Road. Fishsticks was waiting for sprints and pain. He had the PAX attention for another 10-15 minutes. Once they left they brought the route back to YHC. While waiting for the PAX to return and doing burpees I decided that my other two Qs most likely put the PAX through so much I would give them a choice. Either 20 burpees at 5 light poles with bear crawls in-between or they could buyout of it for a $50. going to our brother Cash. Most wanted to take on both challenges. We wore black for Cash and am still amazed at the Photos coming in from across the Country showing support to this HIM. We love you Cash. Here is a link to the pay-pal account if you feel you would like to support.
paypal.me/f3thefort
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