Month: January 2019

Pound Sand, Y’all

Chilly in the school yard today.  But once we got moving with some mindless, conversational labor, turns out it wasn’t so bad and we even got some work done.  4 Detention faithful put in some manual labor makin small rocks at the bottom of the hill into small rocks at the top of the hill …

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Frozen Banana WO

Conditions: COLD COLD COLD 20s, clear 5 pax for a FROZEN CAT WO with YHC. The fartsack snagged a few of the regulars but I commend the 4 that posted. Navy Bean said he couldn’t say he liked YHC workout and he felt a new kind of pain. YHC mission accomplished. Good work men! FNGs …

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DRP & Smokeboots

The Turning Point Twitter guy called for #DRP & smokeboots Wednesday evening. To post in temps that feel like low 20s is a hard thing that does require a red pill. Smokeboots were also required this AM for this smokefest. Plenty of burpees, a little bit of running & some strategic plyo movements earned us …

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NoC to Q’ing

YHC has been beaten down lately.  Cold, sick kids, not sleeping well and a busy month at work have all taken a toll. Just getting through the day is a big enough challenge.  Last night our AOQ called out YHC on GroupMe and simply said “it’s been a minute” (us NY’ers talk in our own …

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SCORE 15 & Fresh

Conditions – 44F and clear Disclaimer – I ain’t nobody’s expert The Thang  Mosey to the cage and circle for warm-up SSH x 15 (IC) Merkins x 15 (OYO) Squats x 15 (IC) *Batwings x 15 (IC) of each; LBAC front/back, OHC and raise the roof Each PAX grab a block and two bricks and mosey to …

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Anniversary Block Party

Today marked nearly one year to the day YHC posted his first BC. A lot of things may have changed since then but one thing remains the same: the men of Hollow can absolutely get after it. Today was no different. Here is how it went down: Weather: 45 and windy Disclaimer Prayer The Thang …

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Pinch Hitter Q

YHC received  the call from our Brother Short Haul, who is officially on IR  (get better soon SH),yesterday.  So the call to the Bullpen was made, the old workout box was shaken and out fell this oldey but goody (both wo and YHC).  This wo keeps the pax together but is easily modifiable, if needed. …

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Stair AMRAPs

Stairs are so much fun to work with as a QIC. Here’s hoping the SnakePit crew had as much fun as I did this AM. It was a bona fide teeth kicker. Great seeing bootcamp rookie & hoops vet Prancer get after it this morning. Keep coming, Sir. Here’s what we did: Conditions: Low 40s, …

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What Wind?

The Thang: On a morning that boasted temperatures warmer than average (that is until the wind began to blow), YHC decided to warm thing up by finding an area that was sheltered from exhilarating breeze for a time of tabata that featured a variety of tunes from Pearl Jam to .38 Special. Disclaimer/Prayer SSH x15 …

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Keep trying!

Today starts day 2 of 6 that YHC is Q’ing this week. Which may not be a good thing as YHC is smack in the middle of an RA flare. The off day YHC will be participating in the one, the only “Sausage Factory”! If you have not participated in Sausage Factory yet you should …

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Stumble Makes Strides

11 pax and a dog posted for 5 miles of bite-sized speedwork. Balloons were popped. Everyone got faster. Conditions: 40ish and overcast The Thang: Olde Knight > Moss Springs > Arrowfield > Marthas Glen > Old Woodlands > Christie > Byron > Shelley > Veterans > Coatesdale > Coachmaker > #RockwoodLoop > Galway > Olde …

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Ultimate Hold’em

10 pax posted in sub-freezing temps for the quarterly #SpurStrike convergence. YHC had a game of Hold ’em planned, but the #Spur pax revolted and a game of Ultimate broke out. #ClusterQ Conditions: 29, frosty and clear The Thang: COP: One lap around the school Circle up on the front porch where YHC has a …

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It’s about time

The Bounty has been “running” for well over a year now so we thought it was about “time” to start tracking our progress.   This morning was the first timed workout for the 1600m, 800m, & 400m.   We will keep track of these times for the pax.   We will time every other month to see the …

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Manhunt Route Remix

5 pax took advantage of great running weather for a remix of the Manhunt Route. We added Gibson Forest neighborhood to add some mileage to the route. No manhunt to report this time. Conditions: 39 degrees The Thang: Disclaimer Count off BOM Manhunt Route: Maiden to Hendrix L on Duffie Shawshank Loop R onto Duffie …

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Not that cold…

5 pax showed up for a little block work on a cold morning…but not that cold.  You warm up fast. Disclaimer Conditions- Cold but warm up fast The Thang: Lap, followed by 25X IC SSH, 20 Merkins OYO and 20 Squats OYO Grab blocks and line up 30 yards from hill by Crayton 4 rounds- …

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Block work in the cold

5 pax braved the cold for a little block work on Tuesday. Conditions- 25 but warmed up fast The Thang- Disclaimer Lap around parking lot.  25X IC SSH. 20X IC IW. 20 Merkins OYO. 20 Squats OYO Grab Blocks and run 30 yards from hill by school 4 rounds of 20 curl press; Run up …

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Post but No Cigar

13 PAX came to play Futbol this morning (12 of which were on time… cough, Pebbles, cough…) at the Grand Stadium at River Bluff.  It was just below the freezing temperature mark, but that didn’t stop Cheddar from wearing his shorts out.  The game was close, until it wasn’t, with a final score of 9-6, …

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“Fear the Bat”

YHC was a little nervous for his first run group Q but was excited about a great group to post and support the YHC.  Since this was my first route design on Strava I was excited to develop a safe route (trying to utilize as much side walks and safe crossing), after designing route it …

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Soggy Tabata Thursday

Conditions  Low 60’s and you guessed it – soggy   The Thang Due to the “extreme” weather conditions, YHC accidentally skipped the Disclaimer.  Whoopsies. Head to grab Bricks Mosey to covered awning at School, 5 Burpees OYO waiting on Detour. Mosey to covered awning in front of school. YHC instructed the PAX that its Tabata Thursday!  …

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5 years of betterment

Conditions: 63 and raining It’s been brutally cold for the last several days and thankfully today was a whole lot warmer, albeit a bit wet, but we’re going to focus on the positives.  Pax came rolling in early to help YHC celebrate his 5 years of betterment and hopefully everyone got their money’s worth. Warmup: …

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Birthday Q#46

It was a cold 25* out, but 16 faithful men came to help me celebrate 46 years of life while getting a workout in. Thank you to all my friends and PAX who came out. I greatly appreciated it. We began our workout by running to the top of the parking lot. We then circled …

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Double out and back!

Conditions:  Mid 40’s with a slight breeze Disclaimer/Prayer 5 PAX for a double out and back. The Thang: Turn right out of the parking lot towards the damn. Run 1 mile (APX the bait shop) turn around run 2 miles. Turn back around and run back to the shovel flag. COT Annoucements: Dam to Dam …

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Where are you??

Conditions: Cold, but not near as cold as yesterday Disclaimer: Brainiac YHC originally signed up to Q today but made a last minute decision to let AWOL lead since he does not use social media or the internet for that matter. We went on the hunt for a missing PAX that technically HC’d. The pace …

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It was COLD

16 Pax beat the fartsack to show up for YHC’s Q at Turning Point.  YHC expected a very low turnout at Turning Point on the coldest day of the year so far.  YHC was pleasantly surprised when 16 pax arrived to do work.  YHC did not want them to stay cold, so a heater was …

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Hill Repeats

There was a little nip to the air this morning, but at least the winds were minimal.  10 pax resisted the temptation to do the easy thing and posted for themselves and their brothers. Conditions: 25 and clear COP (All IC): SSH * 10 Windmill * 10 LAC * 10 + LAC in Reverse * …

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Brisk Burpees

Today was a crisp day, and the fartsack was indeed inviting. Seven men disregarded all of that and made their way into the chilly gloom, and it was only fitting to reward the PAX with what they love. So, after YHC rolled in at 5:29:58, the following plan was executed… The conditions: 23 and clear …

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Moving Forward

Thought it was “Banjo & Bar Crawl’s Excellent Adventure Part III” ‘til Rumble came rambling in.  Three PAX it is! Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 24 and not that bad once you get going. The Thang: COP: SSH x 25 IC Merkins x 10 IC 4-CT (Merkinless) Burpees x 10 IC Merkins x 10 IC …

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11s till it hurt

YHC told the men they were just as dumb as he was for getting out in this cold but sure was glad for the company!!! YHC didn’t have much time planning a weinke having to stand in for meter last min but it ended up being a good one!!! Conditions: 26degrees not below 25 Shine!!! The …

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De-evolution

Conditions 26 degrees cold no wind 2 for stride lite Pledge of Allegiance Prayer/COT Don’t buy into evolution. We did it in reverse this morning just to see how much work and pain it would be. God made us in His image . You did not come from a puddle of primordial ooze. You were …

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7 take on #Battle

7 #faithful got up on a Saturday to test their limits at #Battle.  A familiar face in Rosinbagger awaited and YHC tagged along for a rare appearance at F3 Columbia’s most challenging proving grounds.  Perfect weather was on full display and the pax made the most of their 60 minutes together. Conditions: 48 The Thang …

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Crypt LumberJacks

The Thang Weather: A bit chilly at 25 degrees Disclaimer/Opening Prayer It was the coldest work-out of the year, but these Pax are tough.  We went for a warm up lap around the parking lot and eventually settled at the landing pad for some warm up exercises.  We went through 14 counts of each of …

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Welcome to Scram-BULL

With temps below freezing and the need to #GetBetter both looming over the #Gloom this morning, YHC emerged from the #Fartsack looking for a way start the week with something a little different.  With the AOQ change over taking place at The Bull, YHC thought it best to pay homage to one of F3 Columbia’s …

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Pre-Birthday run

Since I am turning one year older tomorrow, I Q’d Stride to make sure I would get up and run. No matter the weather. Luckily it didn’t rain, but it was freezing (24*). The cold has never bothered me running, so it was no big deal. I layered up, and headed out the door… Only …

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Speedcamp Suicides

6 men at The Bounty ran Speedcamp Suicides in 25 degree weather. What did you do this morning to get a little better? Special Tclaps to Muggy for the doubledown: a ruck workout before Bounty then speedwork. Conditions: 25 degrees The Thang: Disclaimer BOM Warm up mosey, 2 laps to really loosen up Dynamic Stretches …

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Leg day

Disclaimer and Warm-up, Tennis Court for Team DORA 1-2-3, two teams: -two stop shuttle “sprint” for half of your team while other half of your team starts to accumulate their numbers, rotating thru exercises, 100 merkins, 200 LBCs, 300 squats, as a team. Mosey to bottom of the hill for Jacobs Ladder: -jail break to top …

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Speed Trap

8 pax started their Friday at The Castle looking to #getbetter. YHC was a little upset, as I got a speeding ticket the night before heading home from work. The castle pax will help pay the fine by doing reps for each mph YHC was clocked at. Disclaimer COP: SSH x 15 IC Windmill x …

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Showdown Saturday

10 Pax posted at sunrise for another high paced morning of ultimate frisbee Opening Prayer Mosey to the practice field and count off 1’s and 2’s As the game started, Team 1 got and off to a quick lead but team 2 was able to matriculate the disc down the field several times although without actually scoring …

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Urban #LegDay

23 of Lexington’s finest convened for some #LegDay action at Urban Legend. YHC has really taken a liking to this AO because it has a special blend of Eastside and Westside pax. We don’t get to see each other often enough, and this gives us an opportunity to hang out and get better. The past …

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Hit the hoops

With basketball season underway and USC undefeated in the SEC it seemed like a good time to hit the blacktop (ok, concrete at Chapin Middle School). 7 pax decided to join in the fun. Conditions: brisk in the low 30s The thang COP SSHx20 IC TTTx20 IC IWx20 IC while waiting for Tuber to park …

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