Bunnies & Bluegrass
6 PAX at Detention this AM! As they say, “sometimes you eat the bunny… sometimes the bunny eats you.” We ate the bunny. Welcome, Disclaimer, and “BOM” Weather: Cool and breezy COP: -SSH X 20 IC -4ct Burpee X 10 IC -Imperial Walker X 20 IC -6ct Burpee X 10 IC -TTT …
Urban Legend Has It…
12 PAX at Urban Legend this AM – doin the WORK! Welcome, Disclaimer, and “BOM” Weather: Stuffy mid-70’s COP: -4ct Burpee X 10 IC -SSH X 10 IC -6ct Burpee X 10 IC -SSH X 15 IC -8ct Burpee/Manmaker X 10 IC -Mosey to the grass for Plank-o-Rama: –Merkins X 10 IC –Mountain Climbers …
Unchained
2020-10-27 Unchained 10 PAX at Detention this AM to celebrate the late Eddie Van Halen – with banjos. Welcome, Disclaimer, and “BOM” Weather: Mid-50’s and clear Cue the Music: The Southern Side of Van Halen COP: -SSH X 25 IC -4ct Burpee X 10 IC -TTT X 15 IC -6ct …
BOMBS AWay!
Half a dozen at Detention this AM to post-in the new year. Inspired by the Hollow-led NYD Convergence, YHC provided a 5-string twist on the ole’ BOMBS WOD. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: Mid-40’s and gloomy Mosey to the block pile for 2 bricks each. Not your average bricks. Talkin’ solid 4”x4”x9” chunky boyz. COP: …
Hurt Pearls
A baker’s dozen at Detention this AM. A last-minute opening on the Q Sheet made room for YHC’s Robbie Miller-inspired String of Pearls WOD. So here’s what it did: Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: Mid-50’s and gloomy COP: -SSH X 20 IC -5 Burpees OYO -SSH X 15 IC -4 Burpees OYO -SSH X 10 …
Catfish Theory
Ten PAX at the school yard this morning for some catfish theory – gettin’ after those sardines, that is… YHC has been absent for a month, thanks to a few catfish of his own; but when that Q spot showed as open, it was time to get back in the tank. So here’s what it …
Back to School Bash
5 PAX in the Wander gloom this morning. We used the time to pray over the Lexington Elementary School campus: from the Principal to the bus drivers and especially for the kids. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: Mid 70’s and clear The Thang: https://www.strava.com/activities/2631964043 Prayer Requests: *The two firemen who’ve gone missing on a fishing …
Butler, Crepps, & Oswald
“Butler, Crepps & Oswald: this is Banjo speaking…” The wait was over – the time to lead the PAX of Urban Legend had finally arrived! There’s a line around the block to Q this joint and there’s a good reason; with downtown Lexington and the joggable vicinity as your playground, the possibilities are endless. So …
Where y’all been at?!
Two months gone. Two months since my last Detention Q. Been really disconnected from the Gloom, you guys. Travelling for work going on 5 weeks in a row; so any time I’m home I’m either catching up on paperwork or enjoying the new (yes, new) Netflix subscription with the wife. That stuff is poison but …
Buckets of Fun
YHC was recently disappointed to learn that our current society is generally unaware of the “There’s a Hole in my Bucket” song. Lucky for the Detention PAX, May 30 has been officially deemed “There’s a Hole in my Bucket Day,” so the 6 of us took it on ourselves to raise awareness and improve family …
Welcome (back) Party
YHC pulled into the LES parking lot to find three Ruck-liters rounding corner, ready for some good livin. And that’s just what we did. Welcome back GRiT! All exercises with ruck UNO. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 65 and rucking. COP 6 rounds of: -8ct Burpee (burpee + squat) X 6 IC -Hold plank 30 …
The WOD Squad
Six PAX (incl. 1 #IR mallwalker and an FNG) took to the OGES Breezeway for you vs. you improvement therapy, Robbie Miller style. The best thing about you vs. you: you win every time. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 45 and drizzle. The Thang: *Mosey to the front breezeway for Warmups: -TTT X 15 IC …
Wander with Porpoise
YHC grabbed up one of two open seats at the upcoming F3 The Fort “Dark Side of the Moon” Heavy, so it’s time to get to work. Queue the music (and the All Day Ruckoff podcasts) and throw on the heavybag. Click here and the other seat is yours: https://f3thefort.com/2018/10/11/pre-blast-custom-dark-side-of-the-moon-goruck/ Welcome, Disclaimer, and …
But These go to Eleven
Four PAX clocked in at the school yard this morning. YHC began with the disclaimer and confirmation that none present were running the 2019 P200. And so began our training for the 2020 P200 three-man team (two even started early w/ Stridelite). IT’S LEG DAY, BABY! Elevens-style. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 45 and right …
Pretty Good Gettin Better
Banjo & Bar Crawl’s Excellent Adventure – Chapter 6! Some time after the 2nd Butler Hill I learned that me and Bar Crawl actually lived in – and left Tiger Town at the same time. Turns out he was the “other” 27 y/o at the bar… just a different one. All this time, I knew …
Make Wander Pretty Good Again
OK so Banjo & Bar Crawl’s Excellent Adventure – Chapter 5! It’s been thin in the Icehouse Amphitheater lot this year – even more so the last few weeks. Good chance folks are flatbackin’ or speed-ruckin’ for the P200 so it will level back out, I’m sure. You may not push your limits and certainly …
Like a Rolling Stone
YHC was pretty pumped about all 5 lights being green on the way in this AM. Only slightly disappointed to find the Icehouse lot empty… not for loneliness or jealousy of the fartsackers, but because he wasted a rare on-time arrival. Banjo and the baby seal made the best of their time together – flipping …
Banjo & BarCrawl’s Excellent Adventure Part IV
2 PAX met by the steaming heap of sweet sweet yard mulch and MAN it was steamin today. Only three working shoulders found between them, so baby seal was left behind. But what we lacked in payload we made up for in pace. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 36 and damp. The Thang: https://www.strava.com/activities/2123343824 Prayer …
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 …
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 …
3 Wise Guys
3 PAX gathered in the stinging cold rain to talk about it/walk about it. Sought 20 minutes of storefront shelter 20 minutes in; before 20 minutes back. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 36 and sideways drizzle. The Thang: *Sidewalks to Books-A-Million *Storeftont back and forth X 6 *Sidewalks back to Icehouse Prayer Requests: *Gratefulness Moleskine: …
IT’S GAMEDAY BABY!
11 PAX and a dead baby seal get Monday DONE, son! The new year as brought a noticeable energy to the scene and YHC is just glad to be a part of it. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 45 and perfect The Thang: https://www.strava.com/activities/2061645900 Prayer Requests: *Wells family Moleskine: *Lil’ baby seal made his way …
AAR: 2018 GORUCK Veterans Day T/L
They call them Completely Stupid and Utterly Pointless (CSAUP). The first part I can agree on but rarely are they utterly pointless. The point is to get better: to prepare, embrace the suck, share the pain, learn some lessons, and then share the lessons. Hence my first After Action Report. I hope this will help …
Banjo & Bar Crawl’s Excellent Adventure (Day 2)
Banjo & Bar Crawl back at it again. With a number of Detainees on parole at Graveyard, and the rest of them probably too scared, the work still got done. #TClaps to BC for showing up after an early hesitation on account of the flu shot blues. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 33 and finished …
Winter Monday Wander
Banjo & Bar Crawl Wandered the Lexington hills on a cold, rainy Monday. The best part about starting Monday walking around with some heavy crap in 35 degree rain? The rest of the day is pretty much cake. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 35 and drizzlin The Thang: https://www.strava.com/activities/2009826518 Prayer Requests: *Chips’s mother, passed-on Saturday …
Ruck Duck Goose-weather
6 PAX, a dead baby seal, and a live regular Ducky dog took to the streets on a stormy Sunday that was fit for a goose (no need to fly south, just wait a few days). Thunderdrizzle rolled across Lexington but the skies parted around 5:10 and it was game-on for day 2 of #F325DaysofChristmas. …
War Stories & Free Beer
3 PAX in the Monday gloom for a Main Street out-n-back. Traded war stories from recent and not-so-recent #CSAUP’s; passed the deathsausage a few times and talked about the #goodlivin ahead. Good times… but do you want to know the real war story? YHC went to post this backblast and discovered that he’s been radio …
It’s Log!
A pair of PAX did the harder thing this morning… after a short Rucklite around the block. YHC will reach back to this deep cut from the early 90’s group “Ren & Stimpy” to capture the emotions from this morning’s events: What rolls down stairs Alone or in pairs, And over your neighbor’s dog? What’s …
Monday Wander
7 (almost 8, save for #Elvis) PAX at the Icehouse Amphitheater today for the “Northwood Ruck.” #CrowdPleaser in reverse. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 70 and damp. The Thang: https://www.strava.com/activities/1737460944 Prayer Requests: *Drisocket *For the will of Christ to be fulfilled in our marriages Moleskine: *Been a few weeks since I’d Wandered and …
Plankamid Returns!
14 PAX did the work in the schoolyard this morning. 4 figured it’d be pretty easy so they ran a 5K beforehand. Solid turnout today with #Kotters galore and a PAX DR from Wake Forest. The origins of the Plankamid trace back to Pathfinder Spearhead ruck training – best performed w/ 30# on your back …
Play Ball!
5 PAX were grinding out some blockwork as the Q hustled towards them, 10 minutes late. #TClaps to Moist and crew for keeping the faith and holding down the fort, and Kobains that we we didn’t get more time on the diamond. Here’s how it went down: Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM (presumably) Weather: Pretty much …
Fishtales
5 PAX at the Icehouse Amphitheater today for the “Northwood Ruck.” #CrowdPleaser Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 70 and wet (in the sprinklers). The Thang: https://www.strava.com/activities/1660875804 Prayer Requests: *Moist’s niece. She’s stable and growing (4#), but still a long way to go. *Drisocket’s Wednesday FNG – wife recently had surgery …
Hakuna Matata
6 PAX gathered at the Icehouse Amphitheater this fine Monday morning for a couple medium-heavy miles around town. Great way to start the week. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 65 and wet (in the sprinklers). The Thang: https://www.strava.com/activities/1631387038 Prayer Requests: *JJ – Back problems *Moist’s Sister *Thumbs-Up! travel mercies Moleskine: *Good meeting OBC today – …
Banjo’s Block-O-Rama
12 PAX sent themselves to Detention this morning, where the focus would be listening, teamwork, and banding together to accomplish a mission based on limited, incorrect, or just plain half-baked instructions. Despite momentary lapses of reason, blocks were moved and bonds were strengthened. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 65 and misty. The Thang Head to …
Badger Red
12 PAX gathered in red (except for Rock Drop – had a note from his employer and doesn’t own anything red – excused) to honor The Fort’s Badger, who passed away this week. Still within a year of losing one of our own, emotions ran strong and got the adrenaline going. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM …
Jury Duty
5 PAX fared the drizzle, my nizzle. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 60 and damp The Route: https://www.strava.com/activities/1590531478 Prayer Requests: *Sandbox having some stuff checked out. *Merck family *Matt Griesler (Badger) family Moleskine: *Nothing like a shot of sidewalk sprinkler water to get your hump day happenin! *Been away from Wander too long, but now …
This Place is a Zoo
Four PAX squared up – then one more made a circlish pentagon in the gloom of Howard Park for an ark-loading self-improvement routine. Legs were smoked thanks to those restless howler monkeys of the Jumanji jungle. Glad to be a part of #TheHerd this fine morning. Here’s pretty much what happened. Welcome, Disclaimer, Introduction BOM …
Mind the Puddles
11 PAX for a Sunday Wander. Hooked around behind Old Mill for Tardy’s Trail, which seemed like a fine idea until… the puddle. Not just any puddle. A HUGE puddle… small pond, really. We stood there scratching our heads when the first PAX took the leap. Nobody drowned. Or got their ankles wet. Maybe a …
Down by the Docks
10 PAX of the ‘Bush welcomed YHC on a Pleasantly balmy Thursday morning. The mumblechatter was strong (too strong, perhaps?) and we might’ve gotten a little over our heads but everyone toughed it out (mostly just Juice) and got that much better for it. Four for Stridelite. Welcome, Disclaimer, Introduction (X2 IC) and BOM Weather: …
Dora’s Ark Runs Aground at Detention
7 PAX were Detained from Gauntlet travel, so we made the best of the cold conditions at the home camp, with some in-line animal movements and Dora123 on the Principal. Hard work by all, ‘specially the three Strideliters. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 37 and clear. COP: Good Mornings X 10 IC Burpees X 5 …
The Wiper: Gaunlet Prep Edition
Prepping for the Gauntlet next week, so YHC decided to offer a sample of AMRAP for the latter third of the outing. F3 Lex’s officially unofficial circuit: #TheWiper (like the windsheild). #TClaps to the CATmen for showing in force today! Dudes are gearin’ up! Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM The Route: https://www.strava.com/activities/1498337040 The Crowd Pleaser: AMMAP …
BOGO Backblast
It’s peak jogging season, and since we’ve lost Pearl to the flatback tribe, Q’s run thin at the Region’s premier/only distance rucking AO. Time to bring in new blood (starting with Cross-Ruck on Friday) to share in the joy; but in the meantime, here’s what happened this week: M&W Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Monday “Route”: …
Downrange EDR Conf-vergence
7 PAX from across the Iodine State fight the force of the fartsack at the SC Power Team 2018 Economic Development Review. Mumblechatter and “Bum”blechatter were strong thanks to the shrimp and grits and short-rib mac ‘n cheese sandwiches. Was an honor and a pleasure to lead these fine fellows in the Hilton Head gloom …
Goodbye, Carl
The threat of Cantore couldn’t keep these three stubborn PAX in their fartsax this morning. We lucked out with a break in the rain, which meant no impromptu WOD in the Lex parking garage. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM The “Route”: https://www.strava.com/activities/1460607840 Prayer Requests: *Dear Diary *BarCrawl’s FIL Announcements: 03/23-24: P200. 03/30: Good Friday Crossruck – …
Goodby, Carl
The threat of Cantore couldn’t keep these three stubborn PAX in their fartsax this morning. We lucked out with a break in the rain, which meant no impromptu WOD in the Lex parking garage. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM The “Route”: https://www.strava.com/activities/1460607840 Prayer Requests: *Dear Diary *BarCrawl’s FIL Announcements: 03/23-24: P200. 03/30: Good Friday …
Just Heavy Walkin
Me and Bar Crawl just walkin’ around with some heavy stuff. Welcome, Disclaimer, and LOM The “Route”: https://www.strava.com/activities/1440501312 Prayer Requests: *Praise for Dowdys – not cancer. Still need prayers for other health concerns *Adluh’s father in law. Visitation is at noon 03/08, Willow Ridge Church *Rook *Beantown Announcements: 03/23-24: P200. Teams …
The Inaugural Wiper
The West-siders have their #StairWork AMRAP, and now the geographically agnostic Wander PAX have theirs! Viper + Wander = The Wiper. What better a day to begin than St. Valentines! [actually, completely irrelevant but there’s some good love tips in the Devo.] Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM The “Route”: https://www.strava.com/activities/1406974907 YHC’s Stravameter is not much for …
Butler Hill! Sike! No, for real…
Plain ole’ Monday Wander. Quality first, second, and third F’s Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM The Route: https://www.strava.com/activities/1403855805 Prayer Requests: *Ranger’s family *H4T’s father in law *All the flus Announcements: Now: Multiple SBLII square opps, in the group chat 2/24 : Dam-to-Dam Relay, Surge needs 1 more 03/03: F3 Lexington 4-year Anniversary Convergence at Graveyard 03/23-24: …
The Urge to Surge
YHC’s first trip to Surge! Brought a few new tricks from the GrowRuck weekend to broaden the repertoire and maybe even help the PAX in a few other departments as well. #DirtyMacDeuce was in the gloom, ℅ CornStache’s segment of the Saturday morning Brickpile convergence. I’m sure the dive-bombers will stick around and the “crawling …
That Bird Don’t Fly
YHC didn’t even realize until he saw the “Detention 2-Year Anniversary” a few lines down in the Q-Sheet that we’d been around the sun again! So, figured we’d make it an Anniversary Q. Grateful every day from the bottom of my heart for this group of misfits that was set in motion two years ago. …
Throw Your Hands in the Air
Solo self-improvement mission. Overhead work has been a historic soft spot for YHC; so me and Greenbax figured we’d go ahead and work on that. The Route: https://www.strava.com/activities/1358262274 The Work: * minutes 0-10: 16” paver (17#) overhead for 2 mins, rest for 1 min. * minutes 10-20: paver overhead for 1 min, rest for 2 …
Heavy Things
Just a few dudes doin the 0500 grind – gettin ready for #GrowRuck07. The only way to get better is to get busy… with a bag ‘o bricks and a chunk of power pole. And that’s just what we did. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM The Warmup: *Head to the knoll by the poles for COP: …
Triple Respect!
3 PAX Wander to the old folks’ home… a mere coincidence there were three layers of RESPECT among us. Welcome Back #Kotters to Plumb Bob! Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM The Thang: https://www.strava.com/activities/1295194384 Prayer Requests: *Plumb Bob’s neighbor is in late stages of stomach cancer, with a 6 year-old son. Prayers for peace, understanding, and protection …
The Foggy Bottom Wander
5 PAX for a heavily-fogged Northwood route. Wander welcomed first-time weirdos Mercy Rule and Trackhoe. Y’all come back, now! Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM The Thang: https://www.strava.com/activities/1285715809 Prayer Requests: *Mercy Rule’s coworker, for successful pregnancy Announcements: 12/15: F3/FiA Christmas Party 12/30: @F3LMRucking hosts the winter Cottonmouth in Little Mountain. 01/01: New Year’s Day Convergence, stay tuned …
Misty Mountain Hop
5 PAX meander the ups and downs of downtown Lexington on a dreary Monday morning. Legs got that much better, and so did our souls. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM The Thang: https://www.strava.com/activities/1273422145 Prayer Requests: *Mike Merck *Joty Hall *Dave Turbeville *John Burbage Announcements: 11/16: Whiskers for Wheels Close-out Party, 1730ish Keg …
All Hollows Eve
16 West-Lexington faithful made their choice – to take the DRP on All “Hollows” Eve. 3 for Stridelite over to the Awful Waffle and away we go! YHC’s first Q at The Hollow and the PAX did not disappoint. We’ll do it again sometime. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM The Windup: *Jog it on over to …
Share That Love
Headed east this time, sharing 30# of coupon love. #Kotters to Clapper and our Anchoring brethren, GED and Chowda! Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM The Thang: https://www.strava.com/activities/1253264178 *Main Street east to the Library traffic light *Flapjack on back. Prayer Requests: *Mike Merck *Joty Hall *Dave Turbeville Announcements: 11/03-04: GORUCK Columbia Tough and Light https://www.goruck.com/tough-challenge-columbia-sc-11-03-2017-21-00-11674/ https://www.goruck.com/light-challenge-columbia-sc-11-04-2017-14-00-11670/ …
Where the Sidewalk Ends
The farthest in a new direction. Gotta try new stuff. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM The Thang: https://www.strava.com/activities/1243185184 *Main Street north across Columbia Ave. *Where the sidewalk ends *Tour Deepwood Estates *Flapjack on back. Prayer Requests: *Beth Obruba (in recent prayer requests) succumbed cancer on Friday 10/20. Prayers for her friends and family in the …
Fight the Good Foo
It’s been everlong since YHC Q’d his original posting grounds. So he brought the best, the best, the best, the best of Banjo – in Foo-Fighting fashion to get good and pumped up for the show tonight. Thanks to the Detainees for humoring 45 minutes of “white girl workout music.” Hopefully at least one of …
Who turned the heat on?
A warm/wet one. Good exercise and some quality 2nd F as well. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM The Thang: https://www.relive.cc/view/1220605749 *Maiden Lane to S. Lake, around the courthouse via Fort St. *Cross Main St. to Effird to Harmon St. *Dreher St. across US-378 *Left on King St. thru Museum. *Fox St. to Meetze *N. Lake …
Put Some Wheels On It
11 PAX (8/3) came out to end the Lexington tour of the #Beardmobile and send it back to the fleet. #TClaps to Thumbs-Up! For selflessly taking on another F3 Lexington odd job and raising some cash for this awesome cause. Can’t wait to drive the real one! Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM The Thang: *Church Street …
Plant an Ebenezer
8 PAX (and a Starsky) beat the football season fartsack despite the late games. Three of swift foot, and YHC was fortunate enough to share a special moment with the other 5. Today’s destination was at the very edge of a Sunday one-hour reach but a little hustle got us there and back. It’s a …
Wander Remembers
4 PAX used all three F’s to commemorate the fallen of 9/11. The world changed 16 years ago – and obviously not for the better. Our sense of security was violated, and a new darkness settled on US soil. While acts of war and violence are not new to mankind, it was this generation’s first …
A Little Bit of Everything
3 PAX post for a humpday hustle around DT Lex. Did a little work. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM The Thang: https://www.strava.com/activities/1159489644 10 Burpees in the Lexington Baptist parking lot at the half-way mark. Moleskine *Fall is falling! Really enjoyed a nice cool breeze! Prayer Requests: *Bar Crawl’s family. *Houston *Beantown …
Not Lost.
16 PAX posted at Finlay Park to shoulder our burdens together – 60# sandbags, sloshpipe, ammo can, and most importantly: this thing we call life. Always great to see consistent participation and leadership by the Mission Program PAX, and to be reminded that the impact is mutual. #TClaps for the ruck and coupon loans. There …
Wander His Streets with Thanksgiving!
8 PAX left and 9 came back! Easy out ‘n back with thanksgiving – and then we entered His Krispy Kreme with praise. BOM Safety Moment The Thang: Out Main St. towards the library. Cross at the light and head on back. Q realizes Sundays are an hour so take an extra block behind the …
Butler knows Best
3 PAX for a round of Butler Hill repeats – sans complaints! The Thang: https://www.strava.com/activities/1076550416 Prayer Requests: *The Flanagan Four – a new chapter, going on vacation this week *Mike Merck – Cancer *John Burbedge – Autoimmune Issue *Joty Hall – Cancer *Beth Obruba – Cancer *Kumar (Jesus for All Generations Ministries) – ministry support …