A little cool and wet—of course. THE THANG Ponzi Lap (of course Ponzi was there on time, so it’s not quite as funny) Dynamic Warm-up High knees Butt kicks Carioca Man skips Yasso 800m Repeats (3x) Run 800 meters at a fast pace, 200 meter recovery Mosey to Skatepark Hill
Author: Donatello
Transgressions
It’s Christmas Eve—14 PAX showed up to put in some work and get it done. Personally, I needed to repent for my many dietary transgressions during the 1st phase of the Christmas break. Unfortunately, it’s probably going to get worse before it get’s better. That’s OK—grace abounds and flows freely
Merry Go Round of Misery
Eleven Pax assembled on a brisk Tuesday morning. With YHC engaging in a good bit of banter on Arrowhead having the studs and laying down a pull-up challenge, I thought it prudent to get after it and whip the Pax into shape. DISCLAIMER PRAYER—No opening prayer, we have work to
How Long?
It’s been a good long time since I’ve led a traditional bootcamp workout, especially on a Saturday. It was good to be back in the gloom with the Iron Horse Pax. I wanted to make sure the guys remembered me and introduce myself to the newer guys in Donatello fashion.
AAR: Knoxville Mogadishu Mile HTL
GORUCK Mogadishu Mile HTL—Knoxville, TN Cadre: Belman & Cleve Disclaimer: The AAR contains my recollections of the event and is intended to provide a general overview. Perspectives offered reflect my position in the stack at various junctures throughout the three events. Others may have differing perspectives or experiences. The AAR
Steam at the Boilermaker
Seventeen PAX made their way to the innagural soft-launch of the new high-intensity AO—The Boilermaker. I can’t speak for anyone else, but I was smoked, which is kind of the point of a high-intensity AO. DISCLAIMER—Point of emphasis given the nature of the workout. PRAYER THE THANG (A) Dynamic warm-up (Jog,
2nd Annual Convergence—Common Threads
The official two-year anniversary of F3 Northeast Tennessee arrived. After planting and leading the group for the past two years, the Regional Nant’an role was officially handed over to Pythagorus. The weather was beautiful as 48 PAX (including Jar Jar who had to work but made it a point to
Mission Accomplished
Tomorrow marks the official two-year anniversary of F3 Northeast Tennessee. This Saturday (June 16) we will hold our official annual convergence workout to celebrate the occasion. After planting and leading the group for the past two years, I’ll be handing off the Regional Nant’an role. As the convergence approaches, I’ve
Hidden Pain
Cold—dang it winter—you are drunk, go home. DISCLAIMER PRAYER—skipped it to demonstrate that prayer is not a requirement before the workout. COP Rolling start -> mosey around track to corner 1 -> SSH (10 IC) & LBAC (10 IC) -> mosey to corner 2 -> Imperial Walkers (10 IC) &
EMOM Madness
Seven men found their way to the 2nd official Thursday at Wilderness Road. Good to see Tutu back among the men. DISCLAIMER PRAYER—skipped it, work to do. COP Rolling start warm-up. Mosey to the band field High knees (20 yards & back) Butt kickers (20 yards & back) Carioca (40