Once again, YHC finds himself rolling with the “Couch to Q” plan. It provides a certain level of accountability, so the chances of sacking are significantly less. That said, if you’re struggling to post, sign up to Q and that should help. Anyways, the men of Shawshank showed up with the usual top-tier mumblechatter. This …
YHC has been out of the fold for a large part of this year and has been lacking motivation. The only way to fix that was to get on the schedule and Q. With that in mind, the plan was to take an old school weinke on the road to try to get the engine …
So YHC hasn’t posted regularly in a while so what better way to drag my sorry arse out of the sack than signing up to Q. 7 other hooligans greeted YHC for what turned out to be a throwback Q from yesteryear. As per usual, shenanigans were aplenty and hard work was done. Here’s how …
6 speedsters chose The Bounty as their #DRP so YHC dialed up a little something to get the blood pumping. Here’s how we got fast-ish. Conditions: Low 30’s and clear The Thang: Mosey to the track and take a warmup lap. Recover and get on your marks for… 400 meters at a brisk pace. 800 …
5 men dropped the #DRP and posted at Shawshank in hopes of getting a little better. YHC knew that these cats like to get after it, so the plan was to run, work, run, work, run, etc… etc… etc… Hard work put in by the Shankers today.. Conditions: Low 30’s and frosty Disclaimer and …
13 men of distinction posted for the second installment of Old / New October at The Hollow, which pairs an “old school” pax with one of the newer guys for a co-Q experience. The conditions were perfect, effort was spot-on and the mumblechatter was top-shelf, as expected. Good times were had by all. Looking for …
So YHC is making his rounds with this particular Q. This was stop # 3 on the tour and man did these guys get after it. The Q was designed to be completed in 60 minutes, but YHC was hoping to find an AO with the desire to complete it in 45 minutes. 11 hard-chargers …
9 grown men departed the cozy confines of the fartsack this morning because they knew they needed it. It was early, it was soaking wet and more rain was in the forecast. None of that mattered to these veterans of the gloom. YHC is trying to branch out more and visit other AO’s, so the …
YHC took a look at the schedule and noticed an empty Saturday slot. Realizing it had been forever since he had been to Turning Point, he snagged it up. Based on the chatter during boot camp it appears the original plan was for some Ultimate Frisbee. I guess there’s nothing wrong with mixing it up …
3 speedsters chose The Bounty as their #DRP so YHC dialed up a little something to get the blood pumping. Here’s how we got mo betta today. Conditions: 35 degrees with a big bright moon lighting the way. The Thang: Mosey to the track and take a warmup lap. Recover and get on your marks …
9 hooligans departed the cozy confines of the fartsack this morning because they knew they needed it. The weather was great and the effort was even better. Those who missed were… well… missed. 1 for #Stridelite-ish. 2 for #Coffeeteria. Here’s how we got mo betta today. Conditions: 40-ish and clear Disclaimer and Prayer Slaughter Starter …
21 of F3 Lexington’s finest men dropped the DRP and posted in hopes of “(M)aking (S)aturdays (G)reat (A)gain”. Overall Saturday numbers have been inching down over time so YHC set out to change that trend by inviting these men to come together with the only goal being “FAILURE”. As noted by Puck, anyone can fail …
15 tough guys posted for a little #LegDay action at Lexington’s newest AO. YHC heard that Ranger laid an upper body smack down on these men a couple of days earlier so the plan was to shift their attention to the sometimes underworked lower half. These men responded with max effort. Excellent group of guys …
So it’s been 5 years since YHC dropped the first #RedPill. A lot has changed, yet the return to Shawshank felt just like old times. The plan was to see about 20 guys in the gloom, but the men of The Hollow had a trick up their sleeves. They decided to join the party and …
7 men dropped the #DRP and posted at Cryptonite in hopes of get a little better. YHC knew that these cats liked to get after it, so the plan was to run, work, run, work, run, etc… etc… etc… These men rose to the occasion and gave 100% effort from start to finish. Conditions: Low …
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 …
So today was YHC’s 41st birthday and the men of The Hollow didn’t disappoint. They showed up in numbers and came ready to work, all the while knowing that YHC had absolutely no plan of what to do. This was no secret, so they were prepared for whatever was drawn up. Let’s just say we …
Earler in the week we noticed there was an open spot on the Q sheet for this Saturday, so YHC and Scotch decided it was a good opportunity to tag-team this merry band of misfits in hopes of delivering a decent beatdown. It seems the Christmas spirit was alive and well in Scotch last night …
It had been a while since YHC had visited this AO, so I decided to drop by and dial up a little Leg Day goodness in hopes of giving these fine men their money’s worth. It’s no secret that this AO draws a large crowd, and while they’re not known for their mumblechatter, they ARE …
17 pax, including 1 FNG, posted for a modified leg day at the Westside’s muthaship. It started with a 30-minute #GetRight session at The Rock, as KD dropped some knowledge on the group of 6. A half dozen over-achievers chose #Stridelite for their pregame warm-up. A couple stragglers rolled in around 5:35 as we strolled …
11 of F3 Lexington’s finest dropped the DRP and chose C.A.T. for their Thursday downpainment. YHC is a little under the weather and wasn’t sure how to smoke these studs, so we went with an on-the-fly mix of blocks and bricks… and of course, a few burpees because they love them so much. Here’s how …
15 speedsters posted this morning for YHC’s VQ at The Bounty. I got a text from Iron Mary on Saturday morning after noticing I had the Q. It appeared I had been voluntold to be there, so of course it was on. I had heard the stories of how The Bounty would break you down …
On Friday night, YHC asked if anyone was posting the following morning. YHC already knew the answer, but wanted some HC’s so he could prepare a red pill for this group of animals. With a plan in hand, YHC stopped by C.A.T. and borrowed about 40 bricks for the day’s festivities. This ended up being …
10 tough guys knew #LegDay was coming. 10 tough guys dropped the #DRP and posted anyway. It’s a well-known fact that YHC isn’t known for his creativity, but the pax rolled with it and hopefully got their money’s worth. Hopefully our FNG returns for more shenanigans, as he was welcomed to The Hollow with a …
The rare open slot was identified on the Q sheet, so Iron Mary challenged some of the new guys to step up and take it. YHC said he would gladly take it if no one claimed it by 5:00 pm on Sunday, and that he would bring burpees and leg day along for the ride. …
29 of F3 Lexington’s finest honored YHC by coming out and celebrating 4 years of trying to get better. The plan (yes… there was a plan) was to go old school with some of YHC’s favorite Shawshank exercises, and cover a large portion of this sprawling AO. Mission accomplished. Conditions: Shawshank. No need for an …
It’s been a while since YHC Q’d at CAT, and Moist took notice. He challenged YHC to drop in and attempt to challenge the men from the other side of campus. It’s no secret this is a tough bunch, even after 2 weeks of The Gauntlet, so it came as no surprise they were ready …
8 men decided that sleeping in on a perfect Saturday morning was for suckas. They wanted to sharpen some iron, and they did just that. These men hit it hard and took everything YHC threw at them. A balmy 60 degrees with an ever so slight breeze Disclaimer and prayer. The Thang “Slaughter Starter” – Immediately …
The call to the bullpen came around lunchtime yesterday. Scotch had an early morning appointment, so YHC answered the call. It may come as a shock to many of you, but YHC had no plan and decided to wing it. Hard work by all in attendance this morning. Here’s how it shook out… Conditions: Mid …
17 tough guys knew #LegDay was coming. 17 tough guys posted anyway. Iron Mary provided the tunes. YHC provided the beatdown. It felt like the good ole days at The Hollow this morning. Here’s what went down… Conditions: Mid 30’s with a slight breeze. The Thang: Slaughter Starter – Knock out 20 burpees off the …
6 of the Eastside’s finest defied #Cantore and posted for YHC’s first Q at Boneyard. YHC had heard rumors of how tough these guys are, and I can promise you they did not disappoint. Tough as nails with zero “quit”. Honored to share the field with them today. So here’s how it all shook out… …
12 of Lexington’s finest put their big boy pants on and ventured out into the frosty gloom in search of a beatdown. YHC isn’t sure they found what they were looking for, but they sure seemed to be having a good time. Hooligans I tell ya. Here’s what we did to occupy the time… Conditions: …
A 12-pack of Surgers dropped the DRP and fought off “Old Man Winter” (kind of…) to get out and get swole. 5 opted for a little OAB #Stridelite goodness. The goal for YHC was to start at the top and work our way down into a full-body beatdown of sorts. These men responded with maximum …
YHC, fresh off of a Thursday smokefest, was feeling a little run down. So he reached out to the pax and asked for a minimum of 6 to come out and offer up some accountability. 5 showed up, and 5 were rewarded with a block beatdown that left YHC right where he started… run down. …
8 men decided they wanted to get better today. An unknown number of pax decided to get some sleep. YHC encourages all pax to post on Saturdays, as this is the one day of the week that we can get together afterwards for some fellowship over breakfast. It’s more than a workout, so be sure …
***Posted on behalf of Turnbuckle*** YHC noticed a bunch of birthday Qs at Shawshank awhile back so when my birthday came rolling around I asked Mr Grave Digger if I could have a turn. After a failed attempt at counting last Q I was bound and determined to get it right this time. I spent some …
23 pax stormed The Hollow this morning for the unveiling of the official AO shovel flag. To say it’s a thing of beauty would be an understatement. Donning the Lexington High School colors of Blue and Gold, this one is sure to stand out in a crowd. Many thanks to Treadmill for all his hard …
11 pax entered the gloom this morning looking for a beatdown. The #mumblechatter was extinguished before it even got started, as YHC dropped the “Slaughter Starter” on the pax. From there, the only sounds heard would be huffing, puffing and grunting. A familiar voice crept into YHC’s head. “You girls sound like you’re crowning”. No worries… …
***Posted on behalf of Sawdust*** 17 Pax, including 1 FNG, showed up at The Hollow for my 2nd Q in a week. Got my VQ over so this should be a breeze. Right? Conditions: 70 Degrees Clear Skies 83% Humidity BOM The Thang Mosey to Band Field COP SSH x20 IC …
***Written by Turnbuckle and posted on his behalf*** YHC asked about the Q schedule hoping for a date a little further off for some planning. The Hollow AO Q said Tuesday is available if you want it. Boy now I wish I would have waited. YHC’s math skills were less than desirable this early in …
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62 pax, including 3 FNG’s, showed up to plant the shovel flag at Lexington’s newest AO, “The Hollow”. YHC rolled in shortly before 5:00 to set out a few cones and to my surprise, there was already about a dozen or so cars parked in the “overflow” lot across from the soccer field. Surely these …
F3 Lexington is excited to announce the launch of yet another AO. The success and sheer numbers at Shawshank has pushed F3 to plant another shovel flag. The goal is to provide a location a little further west towards Gilbert and Lake Murray. Welcome to Lexington High School! Lexington’s newest AO (Name TBD by the …
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Once again, the men of Shawshank did not disappoint. By the time the convoy stopped, there stood 27 men with their game faces on, ready to bring it. After a quick disclaimer and prayer, they rolled out to the COP. From that point forward they reminded YHC of why these grounds and these men hold …
It was soggy and the bricks got heavy, but 8 pax defied the #fartsack this morning and showed up ready for what turned out to be a full-body beatdown. 3 pax decided that the beatdown wouldn’t be all that hard, so they elected to put in a cool 5 miles at #Stridelite XL. All pax packed …
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Conditions: 32 degrees and clear Disclaimer and Prayer ________________________________________________________________________________ ***Follow Me for COP*** Side Straddle Hops x 20 IC Little Baby Arm Circles (Forward) x 10 IC Little Baby Arm Circles (Backward) x 10 IC Merkins x 10 IC Through the Tunnel x 20 IC Wind Mills x 20 IC Imperial Walkers x 30 IC …
***Written by Dunphy and posted on his behalf*** WEATHER: 36f cool & comfortable, no beanie day 24 PAX including 1 FNG crawled out of their toasty fartsacks to join YHC for some tire work. Thanks to KEN Dolls’ keen observation during last Shawshank Saturday post, he saw 5 truck tires by the fence. Funny …
Conditions: 30 degrees and clear Disclaimer and Prayer ________________________________________________________________________________ ***Follow Me for COP*** Little Baby Arm Circles (Forward) x 10 IC Little Baby Arm Circles (Backward) x 10 IC Side Straddle Hop x 20 IC Merkins x 10 IC Through the Tunnel x 20 IC Wind Mills x 20 IC Merkins x 10 IC Little …
***Written by Dunphy and posted on his behalf*** ***Conditions: 34, clear and cold, light breeze.*** 15 PAX crawled out of their cozy fartsacks to join YHC on his VQ. Mosey down to FIELD one for COP and PAX provided rite of passage razzing the newbie Q. Yes, I’m going the right way FIELD GOAL! YHC …
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Conditions: 47 with a Full Moon Disclaimer, Prayer ___________________________________________________________________ ***Follow Me for COP*** Little Baby Arm Circles (Front) x 10 IC Little Baby Arm Circles (Back) x 10 IC Side Straddle Hops x 20 IC Merkins x 10 IC Through the Tunnel x 20 IC Wind Mills x 20 IC Merkins x 10 IC Little Baby …
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Conditions: 31 and frosty Disclaimer, Prayer The Thang: Mosey to the big soccer field. LBAC x 20 (10 forward, 10 backward) SSH x 20 IC Windmill x 20 IC Through the Tunnel x 20 IC Imperial Walkers x 20 IC ***Follow me to the and line up at end line.*** Lunge walk to 1st light pole. …
YHC was looking forward to the mild weather this morning, and it turns out good ole’ Mother Nature did not disappoint. 18 pax arrived in good spirits and ready to work, so YHC planted the VSF and off we went… into the gloom. Conditions: A balmy 61 degrees and partly cloudy Disclaimer and Prayer …
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YHC woke to a perfect Fall morning for a #Shawshank beat down in the gloom. As you might have guessed, there was plenty of running to be had. YHC believes the pax thoroughly enjoyed it, as the #mumblechatter was reduced to… well… a mumble. Kudos to the (6) men of #Stridelite for posting for a …