Month: August 2018

Trash Day Ladder

Conditions Humid 71 degrees QIC Timber PAX Big Load, Neon, Bolt, Stats, Wojo, Schrute, DuFresne, Snooki, Crackhead, Harper Valley, Abby Wambach, Kiffin, Mayplant, Gameplan, Abacus, Sacajawea, Mayhem, Tweetsie, Skipper, Weed, Timber  Intro We’re here to get better and work on form over speed today Disclaimer given Warm Up Exercise Reps IC or OYO SSH X …

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Follow The Leader

CONDITIONS: 74 and muggy DISCLAIMER AND OPENING PRAYER: THE THANG: Mosey around the parking lot and stop at a grassy spot(really weeds and sand) for a little warm up. TTT x10 IC WINDSHIELD WIPERS x10 IC IW x10 IC FLUTTER KICKS x10 IC TOY SOLDIERS x10 IC LBC x10 IC SSH x10 IC AMERICAN HAMMERS x10 IC CAROLINA DRY DOCKS …

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Blocks are fun

5 Pax joined for Billy before Bootcamp.  Slate did an awesome job of  leading. 11 pax came out to join YHC for a little trip around the GOAT that ended at everyone’s favorite block pile The Thang: Warm up with some: SSH x 25 TTT x 15 Windmill x 20 LIttle Arm Circles x 15 …

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Woodshed Celebrates Four Great Years with Four AOQs

If it’s August at Woodland Park, you know it’s time for another birthday celebration for our beloved AO. This year, 18 Pax (Ash; Bonesaw; Commie (from F3 Birmingham); Pondo; Heidi; Pipeline; Foxhole; Big Wheel; Odyssey; Bloodwork; Teddy; FroYo; Serena; RestStop; Belle; HeeHaw; BillyBob; Chewy) plus appearances from 5 Legionnaires / Rogue Runners (Shocker, Heist, Corndog, …

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Mystery Q Revealed

The Surge Mystery Q was revealed this AM when the 1 minute warning was announced. YHC gladly accepted the open slot after Wee Wee asked very nicely yesterday at baseball practice. It was another great morning in the Surge gloom. Here’s the damage: Conditions: 74 degrees, only 92% humidity The Thang: Disclaimer BOM Warm up …

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Grinder w/ Moist

Conditions:  72 and clear Disclaimer Prayer NO WARMUP The Thang: “The Grinder” After Tuesdays Q with Iron Mary we wanted to move the Grinder location to the football field. Soft grass is much better on the back than a parking lot! It was great having the CAT boyz come over for this one too! Thanks …

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#FILLtheSLEEVES

Inspired by the recent activity behind Coach Aaron Feld of University of Oregon athletics and his #fillthesleeves campaign, it was time to teach the PAX how to fill the sleeves.  That, and I had switched Q spots with Bulldog so I had a duty to fulfill.  That being said, here’s what we did. Weather: warm. …

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Freebird’s Second VQ

The PAX welcomed Freebird back to the Q at #TheCastle. A recent return from the DL made this Q extra special. Since YHC is posting this on behalf of Freebird, additional commentary has been added. Conditions – 76 and Swampy Opened with the Disclaimer, then another disclaimer that there would be limited running. Yeah right, …

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TITLES ARE STUPID

Mosey around tennis court to light pole SSH x 25-IC Woodchoppers x 25-IC Imperial Walkers x 25 IC Divide into 2 groups (due to size of Pax)- rotate when done – 1st group (at fountain) 20 arm dips on benches and 20 decline mercans – 2nd group (in grass) 40 LBCs and 30 squats Run …

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A.M.R.A.P…

It’s no secret that the BRR is around the corner. To stay accountable, YHC figured he would take the Q at his home AO and put together an AMRAP that could be tailored for those starting to cut back. While great in theory, the pax did anything but tailor their effort. Good work men. Weather: …

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8 Men Out and Back

8 Pax started their week off with an out and back to the dam. Conditions: Low 70’s and clear Disclaimer/Prayer Route: Run out 22 minutes towards the dam.  Turn around and run back to the shovel flag. Annoucements: – 9/7-9/8 Blue Ridge Relay – 9/14 Tunnels to Towers 5k – 9/22 Smokehouse Event Prayer Requests: – …

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Dawn on Strike

Saturday AO’s should be a little special.  Lots of guys are hitting trails and hills these recent days, getting in a little distance.  Others are taking a day with the fam now that summer break is over and school has, again, a grip on the kids.  Or maybe it’s just the fartsack that has a …

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Still The Same

15 PAX emerged from the #Fartsack this morning in search of a way to #GetBetter. Lingering in the parking was YHC, who was eager to be on the hallowed grounds of the birthplace of our Region to lead the second installment of Ex-Nantan week at #Brickpile.  Once the clock struck 5:30, and in spite of …

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“Can’t Cadence”

Written and posted on behalf of Fuzzy Navel Conditions: Cooler than it has been – 72 degrees with lower humidity Disclaimer/Prayer COP Today was a good morning for a little light arm work. Started with a mosey around the parking lot. While running, find a partner and then head to the blockpile and grab one …

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Prayer Run/Ruck

12 Pax posted for a Crusade sponsored prayer run/ruck.  1 additional pax arrived late and put in some miles afterward.  YHC was inspired by Quisenberry’s announcement of a prayer run/ruck at Turning Point Tuesday(8/21/2018) prior to bootcamp.  The idea was to pray over the school since the school year is about to begin.  YHC’s 2.0s …

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August 2018 PT Test

20 Pax posted this am for the August version of the PT Test in honor of the first day of school.  Work was done and betterness was received. Strong Work Men! Conditions: Mid 70s and more sweaty The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mozey through the parking lot and circle up in the back parking lot. SSH x …

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Ambushed

YHC was excited to finally be able to pack up the Miata and make the trek over to visit my brothers at Ambush.  After making several laps around both schools, YHC finally found the right parking lot and met up with the brothers. 1 minute warning, disclaimer, check for FNG’s, BOM and begin. Warm up …

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An Easy Leg Day.

One Minute Warning Disclaimer: Prayer: The weather: Low 70’s and humid  Running COP Mosey for a couple hundred meters Side-Straddle-Hop x 10 IC Burpees X 10 IC   Mosey for a couple hundred meters Side-Straddle-Hop x 10 IC Squats X 15 IC   Mosey for a couple hundred meters Side-Straddle-Hop x 10 IC Burpees X 10 …

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The Sweaty Dozen

12 pax posted this morning for some betterment. Always a great feeling watching guys getting out there pushing themselves and each other. Speedwork isn’t supposed to be easy and today was no exception. Here’s what happened: Conditions: 74 degrees, 100% humidity Disclaimer/Prayer Circle up for COP SSH x 10 IC TTT x 10 IC Mosey …

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Arena AMRAP

As August rolls in, it signals an end to summer vacations, a return to school for 2.0’s, and is typically the hottest, most humid month in South Carolina. It’s also a time for pax to find it convenient to sleep in. However, 9 pax decided to post and get better. Here’s what went down. *** …

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Mobile Launch

Pew wanted it and he got it. Our brother from F3 LexSC was called to lead a church in Mobile. Knowing the impact F3 had on his life while in Lexington, we committed to taking F3 to Mobile, AL. Thanks to Crotch Rocket and F3 Expansion team for entrusting YHC with the effort. Launches are …

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The Dirty 30

YHC turned 30 yesterday and it wasn’t sitting well. I decided to turn up the intensity on this find #tanktopthursday to help release the feelings. It worked, I’m good now. Weather: Hot and muggy (“weather” autocorrected to “death” which was appropriate given the 120% humidity these days) The thang… Mosey to courtyard SSH x 15 …

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What’s Rule No. 1

YHC got his first dose of a Q with notebook in attendance, I must admit, he knocked me off my game a little. “No, Notebook, I do not wear my little tights (compression pants) to work”.  At any rate, work was done through the strong mumble chatter. One Minute Warning Disclaimer: Prayer: The weather: Low 70’s …

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Dora the Expolora

13 PAX posted to Hammer for a little fun.  YHC traded off Q responsibilities with McNugget at BATTLE so it was appropriate we bring a little heat to the boys at HAMMER.  Mainly because they expect it and can handle it. Conditions:  74 and muggy! Head to the block pile and 1/2 of the PAX …

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Mt Reed

YHC was glad as always to map a path for the Wander Pax. 4 went XL in preparation for the BRR and the count came to 7 total. Disclaimer/Prayer Route: West Main to Columbia, Columbia to Reed Ave, go to bottom of the hill and turn around at the creek, backtrack and go down West …

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Solo Bells

YHC must have scared off all the pax because it was a solo post. After disclaiming myself, I did the following warm up: SSH x 40, IW’s x 40, Squats x 40, Merkins x 40, Calf Raises x 40, LBC’s x 40, then I ran 2 laps around the circus and stretched because YHC is …

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Chess Lessons

Weather: 72 degrees, 1000% humidity 24 pax for chess lessons in the gloom. YHC kicked around doing a chess-themed workout for sometime, but I wanted to make it meaningful so I had to do some thinking on it. Almost the entire workout was chess related until we burned through the weinke in 30 minutes and …

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Mt. Rutland Wins Again

With the Ragnar Relay creeping ever closer, YHC emerged from the #Fartsack this AM will a downright nasty route in mind for those who dared to post this AM.  Given YHC’s few days hiatus from posting and having last ran nearly a week ago, YHC may have been ambitious with the plan this AM.  T-Claps …

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