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Do you like to run? Want to do a #CSAUP that’s not a ruck or mud run? Have you wanted to complete a trail ultramarathon? Here is your chance to race one of the southeast’s most popular early season 50K races! Time to put all that F3 work into action!

Since the trail running and 50K/Ultramarathon racing bug has bitten a large majority of F3 Columbia, YHC wanted to offer all Pax of F3 Nation a discount into one of my favorite races to direct. The Harbison 50K in the Harbsion State Forest right here within the city limits of Columbia, SC. Why not tackle a distance like this right in your back yard!

Race Date: January 7, 2017
Start time: 7:30 am
Distance: Just a tad shy of 32 miles
Course: 2 loops, so you can enjoy Spiderwoman twice!
Map: Click Here
Weather: The last couple years has been down right cold and wet… great for getting muddy!
Technical aspect: Mild to Moderate, moderate to hard if trail conditions deteriorate due to weather.
Toughest Section: Everyone says Spiderwoman but I love the Spiderwoman trails, Personally YHC thinks the toughest section is Midlands Mountain/Firebreak to the main parking lot section near the end of the loop due to the lack of terrain change.
Total Elevation Change: 4,186′
Cut off time: A loose 9 hours
Race swag: A race logo’d shirt and a sweet finisher’s award that you can wear proudly everywhere you go, bragging about your accomplishment.
Discount: 25% off registration fees
Discount Code: F3Nation
My contact info: david@csraultras.org

Registration/More info: Ultrasignup

If you decide to join the race, feel free to let me know your F3 name and I’ll be sure to have that custom printed on your race bib instead of your hospital name.

If you’re travelling to Columbia and don’t want to stay on top of a fellow Pax, I have discounted rooms available at the Harbison Hampton Inn which is 5 minutes from the race site. If you need to use this, shoot me an email at the address above!

See all there!

Who: The PAX and all of the FNGs you can find to help the Dash Pax give it away.

What: Sufferfest is a CSAUP with a twist. The Dash Pax will be hosting an extended workout (90 minutes) that will be followed by participation in a benefit 5K. Think of this CSAUP as Come Support An Unbelievable Project. You will get a chance to experience a workout at a couple of our favorite AOs and enjoy a scenic tour as you stroll from location to location. You will travel to some of the great organizations that the Dash Pax support and where we give it away. We will finish up at the site for the start of the charity 5K. There will be plenty of time (30 minutes) to rehydrate, dehydrate, stretch and line up for the 5K. After the run you will be ready for coffeeteria and the party that is known as Shmedfest.

We are trying to secure shower facilities for those Pax that are coming from out of town and will certainly work with you so that you can de-stank before the party. Just let us know in the comments how many are coming so that we can make arrangements.

When: August 27th Launch at 0630

Where: Winston Salem, NC

Why: Shmedfest was started 11 years ago by one of the Dash Pax and his M to raise money for Crisis Control Ministry in Winston Salem. What started as a backyard party has grown into a major fundraiser, and great time for all those who attend. There will be food, music, beverages and lots of fellowship. Shmedfest will happen from 1600-2300 at Triad Park in Kernersville, NC. http://crisiscontrol.org/calendar-events/shmedfest/

So, in true F3 spirit, you have to earn your turns. Before you go to the party you need to experience Sufferfest. This event is perfect for all of you training for BRR and those of you that are just fighting the couch on a regular basis. This event will be 2.0 friendly with the longest run during the workout being 1.1 miles and all paces will be completing the charity run. In true F3 spirit we won’t leave anyone behind. That means that the fast ones can log extra miles coming back for us mere mortals and as always, it is you versus you. There is a money back guarantee that you will break a sweat during this event.

How: HC in the Comments section and contact YHC with any questions

Register for the 5K here
https://jonesracingcompany.webconnex.com/mission5k
Cost: The Sufferfest is the same price as a regular F3 workout, Free (unless you count your sweat equity). The 5K after the Boot Camp portion does have a registration fee and the money raised goes to the Rescue Mission and to a charity to provide shoes for those that are unable to afford them.

So this started out as a fund raiser for Special Olympics of NC and a chance for a little bit of competition.  I sent out a request for some PAX to join me for a great cause.  Eight Pax or two (2) teams answered, which was impressive.  How the plan came together was a much more fun story.

I started out several weeks before the event making sure all parts and pieces were coming together.  The night before, one Pax had a family issue and had to miss so we flew to Twitter for a replacement.  As Whoopie said,  Beuler, Beuler, and if no one answered, his next Q would be hellish.  At the same time, I sent Freight a text about the post on Saturday and told him I busted my ankle pretty good.  He said best to stay at home due to the foot work involved and provided a picture of a pretty flower, that I assumed would be a bleeding heart.  I was informed it was not and due to pride, I showed up at the Schiele and posted, bum ankle and all, for one of the hardest workouts (involved running).  Then, at the end, due to some pretty severe EHing…Flush got the nod to join the fun after.  We were back in full swing.

We all show up at the event and find out another pax couldn’t join due to the flu.  I quickly advised that if there was energy to send a text, there was energy to sprint back and forth and do 75 burpees.

So here we were down one man again and it came time for the call.  The M (who got is involved) said we were the first heat.  So here we were, a team of three and four, and the call starts.  Three of us sprinted to start and began.  It was a sprint down 30+ feet, five burpees and sprint back to tag your partner.  Rinse and repeat until the group gets to 300 or the 20 minute time limit is up.  This sucked, but we embraced it.  At the time limit, we stood at 293, seven shy from the goal.  We were the only three man team though, so much respect to my mates.  It was also then that we were told that we were scheduled for the next heat and there was a single looking to join with a team of three.  Hmmm.  The second F3 Gastonia team didn’t panic to the start and got the benefit of a full team in the SECOND HEAT and onioned up and knocked 300 burpees out in 16 minutes.

I am giving Flush (respect) a shout out because not only did he answer the call that morning off the fly, he got stuck on the three-man team.  Floppy Disk gets one too because he showed up to support his brothers and ended up participating.  Whoopie had his 2.0 there counting, which was awesome, because after 25, I couldn’t remember my name.  This was a great time and great competition between F3 teams, Crossfit Teams, Army, PD, FD and several other groups from near and far.  It raised a ton of money to benefit these wonderful athletes and provided some awesome 1st and 2nd F time with some brothers and got F3 out there.  As one brother said, the benefit to the community is awesome, but several brothers had their 2.0s there to see them.  My extreme gratitude goes out to you all for making this one of the best, worst events of my life.  Getting ready for next year….with more teams.

-Mayor

So it’s that time again. Time for you to grab the trail shoes, grab some buddies, put on some gloves, and get muddy! It’s the Spring edition of the USMC Ultimate Challenge Mud Run.

90 F3 teams, representing 5 states, are ready to hit the trails and conquer the course. Whether you’re doing it to say you did it, or are out there to show everyone who’s the fastest, the Mud Run has something to offer everyone. We’ve even got a guy coming all the way from Ohio!

So we’ve got some logistics to cover…

The rules for the Mud Run can be found here:
http://www.ultimatechallengemudrun.org/ultimate-challenge-mudrun-rules2.html

Final Start Times and Bib Numbers can be found here:
http://www.ultimatechallengemudrun.org/start-times.html

F3 teams will begin at 0844. We will have a BOM at 0745, so be there before that.

A few things will be handled a little different this year. At the registration tent you will receive your race bibs. The bibs will be in a Gallon ZipLock Bag that you can use at Key Valet. T-shirts will be available at the F3 tent.

As usual, there are cold showers as well as male and female changing tents for use after the race.

HEADS UP!! There is construction on I-26 and Exit 125. High Way Patrol is testing the waters by keeping Exit 125 open for this race but they will have barricades staged in case they need to shut down the exit and reroute drivers to Exits 119 and 129. Make sure you allow for extra travel time to the Leatherneck.

Please print and fill out the waiver and bring it with you on race day. You only need one waiver per team.

The Beer Boat is confirmed and will be on deck with cold beverages for you waiting at the end. Food and beverage vendors will be on site and an ATM is available.

I don’t have many details, but the Mud Run will be giving away prizes after the Award Ceremony. You must be present to win. Every runner’s name is in the drawing bucket.

Spectators and Parking are FREE!

Bring your 2.0’s! Mud Run has provided a bounce house and the Devil Pup registration will open up the day of the race at 9:00 am.

If you have a new team member or a replacement bring them with you. Bring a waiver to the registration tent and check in.

After reviewing the attendee spreadsheets, there are several teams with only 3 PAX. According to the rules, teams of 3 or less are not a “complete team” and therefore you have 2 options:
1. Good news – you can still run the event; however, if you are competing for a time, you will get a 5-minute time penalty added to your overall finish time. So you might want to run faster. Or…
2. Find a fourth person and become a full 4-person team. Just make sure they bring a signed waiver. There may be some shifting and last minute cancellations, so keep your ears to the ground and keep your eye out for anyone looking to jump onto a team to make your team complete.

Please be courteous of the area. When I was in Recon, one of the things that they taught us was: never let anyone know you were there. So pick up your trash and belongings. Adopt this rule…if you see trash on the ground, pick it up. Plain and simple.

Get to know someone from a different AO. This is like a homecoming party for F3. Reconnect with friends, but also get to know a new guy.

We’ve been in close contact with the Mud Run officials and they’ve promised a few overall changes. First, the course will be marked much better to avoid mix ups and runners getting lost. Several of the obstacles will have new anchors, making the netting tighter, along with some general overall improvements and maintenance. As far as new obstacles, there will not be any for this race. However, plans are already being made to have work done for new and washed out obstacles for the fall race. Also for this year, the vendor area is greatly improved with 12 different vendors and an ATM machine. Lastly, medals will be given to each participant that crosses the finish line as well as those that place in their division.

For the ones that love getting their action shots taken for that new Twitter or Facebook profile picture, we will have several F3 photographers on site to capture you in that moment. GameFace Media will also be taking pictures at different obstacles throughout the course which will be available for purchase.

Last, but by far not the least, please consider giving a donation to Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW). Walter Romano and his team will be ready to take on the course this year. If you’ve never witnessed this, it’s a sight to see. Complete your run and then imagine doing it with full camo utilities, boots, a ruck, and a gas mask. Yeah, you read that right. OEW will be onsite at 0700 and are wheels up at 0930. We will be presenting a donation to OEW again this year. We raised $655 through the sign ups, but let’s see if we can add to that. And if you’re planning to stick around, show them some F3 love by cheering them on at the finish.

Have fun and be safe!

Alright everyone, this is what you’ve been waiting for.  For the last two years, the Gastonia PD has been hosting a burpee torture event to raise money for Special Olympics NC.  Year number 3 doesn’t seem to disappoint.

This years format is out and here it is.  Gather up teams of three or four.  The event will start at Crossfit Gastonia (608 East 2nd Avenue Gastonia) at 9:00am with a new team going every 30 minutes.  Registration is $25/person. If registered prior to April 21, you will receive a 2016 law enforcement torch run t-shirt.  Contact Emily Burr at 704-866-6702 or burr_emily@cityofgastonia.com to register.  One person can register the whole team or you can do it individually.

WOD:  Burpee Relay – All team members begin behind the starting line.  When time starts, one team member will run to the burpee area (30′) and perform five burpees.  Once completed, he or she (yes ladies and co-ed teams are welcome) will run back to the team and tag the next team member, who will repeat the process.  The team will continue the relay until 300 burpees are performed or 20 minutes have passed.

There will be fitness vendors onsite,$1,500 in prizes to raffle and a food truck.  It doesn’t matter your skill level or age, all that matters is you show up, support a great charity and have a good time getting your A** kicked.  Bring your M or 2.0.

Greetings PAX. 

We are merely 2 months from the Spring USMC Mud Run, and only a small window to sign up. All region Q’s should be encouraging your PAX to assemble their teams. The Ultimate Challenge Mud Run is the F3 Nation “Super Bowl,” only better because it happens twice a year.

Who: All F3 PAX. Think you can’t do it? Get that thought out of your head right now. You can and you will be a part of this awesome CSAUP event with your F3 Brothers.

What: 6.2 Miles and 36 military obstacles. We’ve heard rumors that the course will be re-evaluated for much needed improvements.

When: April 30, 2016

Where: 1215 Valley Ridge Rd., Gaston, SC 29053

Why: Because we’re F3…we do what we want.

Registration and Team Details:
The Top 10 Finishers of the Fall 2015 Mud Run will have the Top 10 Slots, so long as:

• Team name remains the same
• Team is comprised of at least 3 members of the Fall 2015 Team
• Team roster is submitted by the published deadline

Registration and payment this year will be facilitated through Eventbrite.

The registration link is:

https://f3mudrunspring2016.eventbrite.com

All teams will be managed by the regional Q. You will register as an individual and then coordinate with your Regional Mud Run Q to form your team. DO NOT contact F3MudRun@gmail.com or Pothole regarding changes or setting up your Mud Run Team! Discuss those issues and changes with your regional Mud Run Q.

Registration fees are $55 per person and the deadline is March 18th, 2016. Registration is considered a “hard commit” (HC) with no guarantee of refund should you be unable to compete, even if your slot is filled by a free agent. If you register and cannot meet your commitment, it’s your responsibility to your team and your Region to find a replacement.

Transportation will be arranged by each region as we get closer to April. Bus charter and “sundries” in past years have cost approximately $40-$50 per person. Charter fees are collected separately from the registration fees and are the responsibility of that region.

We have decided to continue honoring Operation Enduring Warrior with a donation from F3 Nation. They support wounded soldiers, particularly amputees. If you’ve seen them at previous MudRun events, it’s very powerful. Details for making a donation will follow – and is completely optional. We have had the privilege of presenting OEW with a donation check at every Mud Run. Let’s keep the trend going strong and support our wounded veterans.

Continue to promote our Super Bowl of F3 during your gloom events – and by all means, please bring an FNG!

Links:
Email Address for questions/issues:  F3MudRun@gmail.com

F3 MudRun Twitter account: @F3MudRun

Operation Enduring Warrior:

http://www.enduringwarrior.org/

USMC Mud Run:

http://www.ultimatechallengemudrun.org/

If there was one phrase that rang true for this epic CSAUP, it was this…”Don’t die!” There was a lot of excitement leading up to The Yeti and possibly a little training. There were whispers of “I’m a little nervous” and “17+ miles is a lot” and “I wonder what the pain stations will be like.” All that said, 60 #HIM from 5 Regions (Fort, Rock Hill, SOB/Indian Land, Gastonia and Area 51) wanted a taste of this beast of a track! Categories ranged from running the whole thing (Yeti), Running and Biking (Iceman), various relay options, as well as a couple of made-up categories.

Temperatures were perfect for this thing to happen. PAX started arriving at Pantheon at 0530 to kick this thing off. But before we get to The Thang, there is a cast of characters that needs to be recognized:

Your Qs: YHC (Yeti Warmup), Crash (Iceman Warmup), Package, Spitz and Cable Guy
Paxarazzi: Solid State, Bolt and Spud
Support: Hasselhoff, Cobra Kai & Professor (While they did the relay)

Thanks to all of the PAX that made this CSAUP a success. It’s your event and you made it happen! And now…

The Thang (0600 Yeti & 0700 Iceman):

BOM

Mosey around the carpool lane at Pantheon w/ dynamic stretches (Butt Kickers, High Knees, Karaoke both sides) and then circle up on the field:

COP
• SSH X25
• IW X25
• Low Slow Squats X25
• Windmills X 25
• Merkins X15
• Mountain Climbers X25
• Burpees X10 OYO

Mosey to the parking lot, mention “Don’t Die” one more time and then begin the Yeti route

Run: Pantheon to Ballroom (3.0 Miles)

Ballroom Painstation (Package)
1 Minute Each w/ 15 second Recovery
• Plank Jacks
• Shoulder Taps
• Merkins
• Parker Peter
• Wide Merkins
• Peter Parker
• SpiderMan Merkins
• Mountain Climbers
• Right Arm High
• Left Arm High
• Merkins
• 25 Burpees OYO (Crowd Pleaser)

Run: Ballroom to Coop (3.0 Miles)

Coop Painstation (Spitz)
100 Merkins
200 LBCs

Run or Bike: Coop to Run N Gun (6.5 Miles)

Run N Gun Painstation (Cable Guy)
10 Merkins
20 LBCs
30 SSH
Repeat 10 Times (Another Crowd Pleaser)

Run or Bike: Run N Gun to Pantheon (5.0 Miles)

Wait (or collapse into a pile) for the 6 and then mosey to Fort Mill BBQ for some Grub!

Total Mileage: Yeti – 17.5 Miles Run / Iceman – 6 Miles Run & 11.5 Miles Biked

Moleskin
The Yeti is just another great example of PAX coming together and supporting each other. This event would not have happened without a lot of energy from several people. I am humbled how it all came together. But let’s get to some facts and “special” moments as reported by the Pax.

• Fact: Several PAX reported that this was the furthest they’ve ever run at one time. Tclaps!
• Fact: Several PAX also reported that this was their first CSAUP
• Fact: This CSAUP counts as 1 workout towards your 250
• Fact: PAX ran over 650 miles and biked over 200 miles
• Fact: The Yeti Route does resemble our great state of South Carolina and was unintentional…but cool nonetheless
• #HIM Longshanks ran the entire Yeti supporting #HIM Dark Helmet (quoting Longshanks, “At one point Dark Helmet told me he was “excited” as he had been staring at my ass for the previous 12 miles”). According to DH, “No one told me I couldn’t do it (The Yeti), so I did it!” Awesome job brother!
• Geronimo’s Family met him at every AO. He thought it was so nice that some family came out in the gloom to support, then he realized it was his.
• Apparently Cake Boss picked up a cigarette rolling in to the Coop and told the PAX he picked a bad week to stop smoking
• Cobra Kai and Professor Handing out water on 160 while competing in the Yeti Relay
• One Word: Tatanka! This guy came all the way from Florida to spill Merlot (twice) with his closest friends. Several reports came in from separate sources that his form was suffering at the painstations. Alas, brothers CSPAN and Chaser were there to comfort!
• Run N Gun, Sir Topham Hat, Spandex!
• CSPAN stopping by his daughter’s bridal shower…awkward
• FNG Sloppy Joe
• Riddler not understanding Cable Guy’s Instructions and doing far too many Merkins, LBCs and SSH
• 2nd F at Fort Mill BBQ had over 75 PAX, Ms and 2.0s. Thanks to Sloppy Joe for opening early and supporting The Fort. Let’s do what we can to support him in the future.
• Maximus (with Walker) ran 2.5 more miles just to see if he could
• Tclaps to Gridlock on his mileage
• Tclaps to those who could not commit to the whole event but did what they could
• Tclaps to all the support PAX for water, gatorade, bananas, gels, gummies, and the list goes on

I apologize if I left anyone out or missed a “special moment.” All errors fall on my shoulders!

Here is a link to pictures from the event -> Yeti Pictures

So glad everyone enjoyed the beatdown and I’m glad that no one died. Don’t forget the Hog & Coyote later this year! Here are the times as reported:

Aye!
Zima

A buttery layer of fog set the scene on a unseasonably warm December morning as 20+ PAX representing 4 Regions came out to test themselves in the arena of the Gladiator Games.

There were some small changes from GG IV, but the basic principle is the same – Push yourself until you want to vomit.

I had several PAX tell me they watched the video and thought “It doesn’t look that tough”, only to come face to face with the Gloom Monster known as the Gladiator Games and piddle in their panties.  So those of you who watch the video and think it looks “easy” please HC to the next installment. We’d love to have you.

Here are the final results

Pebbles 5:08

Dolph 5:11

Longshanks 5:19

Maximus 6:08

Ringer 6:31

Geronimo 6:58

1 9er 7:11*

Dark Helmut 7:13

Birdcage 7:42

Mario 7:42*

Toro 8:18

Socrates 8:34*

Freight 8:45

Soft Pretzel 9:02

Fire Hazard 9:08*

MP 9:33*

Patton 9:45

Linus 9-something*

Torpedo 10:22*

Atlas 10:30

Lego Land 12:29*

Icicle DNF – 545 to the tire*

*indicates competitor required assistance and/or could not complete tire flip

**Please submit any corrections to me via twitter

Moleskin

I witnessed some pretty incredible displays of heart and strength watching PAX navigate the course. The most mind blowing was watching Dolph carry the dumb bell like he was carrying his wife purse at the mall and throwing tires like they were tic tacs. The guy is an absolute beast and would have likely had a better time if he ran it again, but declined the offer.

It was great to meet guys from other regions, we appreciate the support and thanks for coming out.  This event seems to grow a little each time and the Tribesmen in Indian Land are certainly looking forward to the next one!

Gentlemen, it’s time see how much #CSUAP you can handle once Marines have gone home, the course markings taken down, and your breakfast wore off 8 hours ago. The swamp is waiting to see how well you can handle being thrown in the woods with a map and compass and need to proceed the next 40-60 miles to get your team out.

The 11th annual 12hr Swamp Fox Adventure Race is waiting to test both your physical and mental endurance this coming March in the SC low country. See www.kandoadventures.com for full details.

When: Sat 03/19/16 07:00 – 19:00 Check in the night before required. Plan on being up pre-gloom that AM working out the details race morning.

Where: McClellanville, SC (30 min N of Charleston)

Who: Anyone who can bike, paddle, bushwhack, and mosey. Open to all PAX, teams of 2,3,4 required.

Gear: Mountain Bike, Helmet, Hydration Pack, Compass, Kayak/Canoe + equipment (available for rent with outfitters). See website for full gear list.

What: The Swamp Fox Adventure Race is essentially a 12-hour, giant Easter egg hunt through Francis Marion National Forest in coastal South Carolina. You will be required to navigate your way through the marshes, swamps, trails, fire roads, and highways using only a map and a compass while finding checkpoints you’ve plotted on your map. You’ll have to plan your route, manage your own nutrition, limp your own busted self out of the woods, manage your own time, and keep your team from mentally falling apart. Teams will gather points by finding checkpoints located over ~50 square miles. Get as many as you can in the time allotted and bag the rest.

The course is not known until 05:00 the day of the race but typically includes about 10 miles of paddling, 20-30 miles of biking, and 15-20 miles of trekking. Plan on being self sufficient for the entire race but there are often areas to fill up on water.

Investment: Team costs are $120 – $140 per person + $30 per boat you rent. Hour per hour that is about 1/3 the cost of the Leatherneck. Put it on your Christmas list. Costs go up on 1/1/16 and 2/1/16.

Registration: If you have a team together, you can register via the instructions on the website. Make sure to put F3-[teamname] in you teamname. If you need teammates, contact one or more of the event Q’s via twitter.

Who are the Event Q’s: Beaker, Hoedown, and Hotwheelz out of F3GrandStrand. There are plans to hold training sessions face2face or online depending on the need.

What if I can’t read a map? Your gonna have to set Siri down and cut the cord eventually, son. This may be the most intimidating thing for many PAX but can be learned easily. The event Q’s are more than willing to train up as many navigators as needed. You will need to learn how to plot UTM coordinates and use a USGS topographical map to keep track of your location.

Are there penalties? Nope, no burpees, no merkins, just the walk of shame when you come rolling in 30 mins late loosing credit for all of your hard-earned checkpoints. (Typically you loose credit for 1 CP each 5-15 minutes you are late.)