YHC saw that the Q sheet was pretty bare when I looked on Sunday so I took today’s Q. I decided to look at the Exicon to bring something different to Surge and the #CindyCrawfod was found. Conditions: Mid 30’s 1 minute Warning Disclaimer, NO FNG’s and opening Prayer Mosey from the flag around the …
YHC found a vacancy on the Surge Q sheet about 4 weeks ago so I took it. Little did I know that this would be my last post for a little while. Going on IR for about 4 weeks due to a nagging injury. Nevertheless the guys that posted this morning learned a little bit …
Well IronPAX is over for the Surge PAX so YHC tried to scale it back just a little and even threw out a disclaimer on the group text that the Weinkie had no BearCrawls and Burpees in hopes of getting a good crowd. 9 PAX took the bait and came to get better. Conditions: Low …
Well I never thought I would stick with something that made me get up so early, but I wouldn’t trade it after 4 years. There were 9 other PAX that help me celebrate the occasion this morning as we did a few things from some past workouts. The Weather: HOT and STEAMY 1 Minute Warning/FNG’s/Disclaimer …
It was good to get back out to the Hollow this morning. Always a great group. Conditions: Mid 60’s and a little Muggy 1 Minute Warning, FNG’s (no), Disclaimer Socially Distanced BOM Mosey to the courtyard COP 25 SSH IC (Burpee plane called, drop and do 10 burpees) 10 Slow Mo TTT 10 LBAC forward, …
Apparently the threat of some running left some PAX in the fartsack this morning, but the 7 that showed this morning got better. Conditions: Mid 70’s and Muggy (understatement) 1 Minute Warning, FNG’s (no), Disclaimer Socially Distanced BOM Mosey to the sidewalk next to the teacher parking lot. COP 25 SSH IC 10 Slow Mo …
Man it was good to get back in the Q saddle. The 14 PAX that showed this morning got their monies worth. Conditions: Upper 60’s and Muggy 5 Minute Warning,1 Minute Warning, FNG’s (no), Disclaimer Socially Distanced BOM Mosey to the Car Loop canopy COP 15 SSH IC 10 Slow Mo TTT 10 OH CLAP, …
YHC decided to sign-up for a Zoom Q and decided to take the normal 5:15 slot. 8 PAX decided to take the DRP and get better. Conditions: Depends on where you did the WO. Hot and muggy in my garage. 1 min warning Prayer COP: 15 SSH IC 10 TTT IC The Thang: Workout went …
YHC hasn’t been to The Hollow in a while so when Kenwood reached out earlier in the year I was more then happy to get on the Q sheet. The threat of weather must have kept some in the bed, but those that posted this morning got their monies worth as we did the Birthday …
Well it is that time of year again when YHC completed another year on this globe. (Birthday is actually tomorrow) We celebrated YHC’s 37th birthday by using the number 37 early and often. Conditions: Low 50’s and nice 1 Minute Warning, FNG’s, Disclaimer BOM Mosey to the loading dock area and circle-up. COP 37 SSH …
YHC has been trying to stay on the Surge Q sheet monthly, so it was time for my November Q. YHC didn’t run the normal pre BC SL this morning due to my marathon plan and duration of the run so it was a little different pulling in at a later time. It was also …
YHC wanted to make sure he found his way onto the Q sheet at the new AO. Glad I was able to lead these fine men today. Conditions: 60’s and some rain 1 Minute Warning FNGs/Disclaimer/BOM The Thang: Mosey to the teacher parking lot. COP — 25 SSH IC, 15 Slow Mo TTT, 15 Windmill …
YHC forgot he signed-up to Q, but thankfully was reminded by the CAT shovel flag yesterday. Glad to be able to lead these fine men this morning. Conditions: 50’s and a little wind. 1 Minute Warning BOM The Thang: Mosey to pole vault area of the track COP — 25 SSH IC, 10 Slow Mo …
Well YHC was glad that IronPAX is over and honestly hasn’t had much time to plan a Q due to his 2.0’s sports schedules so YHC came to Surge this morning with no weinkie. Weather: 70’s and humid 1 Minute warning BOM The Thang Mosey to the coupon pile and grab a telephone pole and …
YHC decided to head back out to where it all started for him this morning. Thankfully a total of 19 PAX joined in. It was great seeing some familiar faces along with some new ones at The Hollow. Conditions: Mid 70 and Humid 2 and 1 Minute Warnings Disclaimer, FNG’s? BOM The Thang: Mosey to the …
11 PAX decided to take the DRP this morning and post to help YHC celebrate 3 years of F3. There was some music used to help us celebrate the occasion, but I don’t think many of us will listen to these songs the same way after this morning. Conditions: Mid 60’s but still humid 1 …
YHC made his way to The Hollow this morning. It wasn’t the usual Hollow crowd this morning, but those that showed put in the work. Conditions: 71 and Humid 1 Min Warning Disclaimer — well YHC actually forgot, but it was said after we started putting in work. BOM Mosey to the courtyard area for COP. 25 SSH …
13 PAX defeated the fartsack this morning and joined YHC in something different at Surge. Conditions: Low 60’s and nice 1 Minute Warning Disclaimer BOM The Thang Mosey around the front car line stopping at 3 locations for the following: 25 SSH IC 10 slow mo TTT 20 Windmill IC 15 Squats OYO 5 Burpees …
Posted by Wee Wee on Drysdale’s Behalf 12 beat the fartsack for my 4th career Q since joining the founding of The Surge Conditions: 50ish degrees, Wind ESE 1ish mph The Thang: 1 minute warning Disclaimer BOM Mosey to the front of the school SSH X 20 IC TTT X 20 IC LBAC X 15 IC RLBAC X 15 …
When I looked at the weather report late yesterday afternoon I must say I wasn’t too optimistic on the number of PAX. Boy was I surprised when 19 guys showed-up to get better this morning. It was a big day as Escobar and myself were passing the flag to some new leadership, but work was …
Posted by Wee Wee on Rosie’s behalf. Conditions: Low 40’s with a slight breeze The Thang: COP: SSH x 15 IC TTT x 10 IC SSH x 15 IC 6 stations have been set-up around the bus loop. Split up into groups of 4 and perform the exercises on the sheet at each station. Once …
Posted by Wee Wee on Abner’s behalf Conditions: Low 30’s with some rain tapering off The Thang: Mosey to Loading dock for COP Side-straddle hop x 16 IC Through the tunnel x 16 IC Imperial Walker x 16 IC Mosey to front of the School with bricks. Legs — Bracket 4 Burpees 64 toe touches …
Conditions: Low 50’s The Thang: Mosey to the sign at the entrance to the school. See link to map for more details. Flood layout At every red box the exercises rotated between hand release merkins/LBC’s and squats/BBSU’s. We ran from red box to red box and performed a burpee at each light pole we passed (highlighted …
Today is just another day for YHC. Birthdays come and go, but it was good to start it out with my Brothers at Surge. Conditions: 49 and breezy 1 Min Warning Disclaimer BOM Drop and do 36 Merkins OYO. Mosey to the loading dock area for COP. 36 SSH IC 10 Slow Mo TTT 36 Squats …
Conditions: Mid 20’s The Thang: Mosey to the sign at the entrance to the school. See link to map for more details. Flood layout At every red box the exercises rotated between hand release merkins/LBC’s and squats/BBSU’s. We ran from red box to red box and performed a burpee at each light pole we passed (highlighted …
Our local forecaster posted the usual hourly forecast the night before and the temps called for Mid 20’s. YHC didn’t expect many to show, but was happy to see 6 show for SL and thought 10 might be the number that showed for BC. Well 11 showed and they put in work as they usually …
Posted by Wee Wee 14 beat the fartsack for my third career Q since joining the founding of The Surge Conditions: 35 degrees, Wind ESE 1 mph The Thang: 1 minute warning Disclaimer BOM Mosey to the front of the school SSH X 10 IC TTT X 10 IC LBAC X 10 IC RLBAC X 10 IC OHC X …
Well the rains came and kept a large majority of the PAX in the bed, but the 9 that posted got better this morning. Conditions: 38, windy and rain The Thang: Mosey to the covered walkway. Opening Prayer. YHC had a different plan for the morning, but the rain called for a call to the …
YHC’s tabata WO has made it’s rounds, so today was Arena’s turn. Strong work was done by this crowd. Conditions: 70’s 1 min warning Prayer Mosey to the block pile to get a block and then mosey around the back of the school to the grassy courtyard area. We circled up once all PAX arrived with …
34 PAX rolled in to help us celebrate this AO’s 1st year. Conditions: Nice and Muggy The Thang: One Minute Warning Disclaimer that neither myself or Wee Wee are professionals BOM & Prayer and we counted off COP: SSH x 34 IC TTT x 15 IC 34 Burpees OYO Count off into groups 1 and 2…group 1 started with …
Posted on Nail Pop’s behalf: BOM: Prayer by Nail Pop. Weather: Just right for a good ol’ sweat. 17 PAX posted at Surge for a 38 Special Birthday Q at the hands of YHC. Mosey to lunch lady land for a little warm-up. COP: SSH x 20 IC TTT x 19 IC Little Baby Arm …
Conditions: Upper 70’s and HUMID The Thang: Mosey to the sign at the entrance to the school. See link to map for more details. Flood layout At every red box the exercises rotated between hand release merkins/LBC’s and squats/BBSU’s. We ran from red box to red box and performed a burpee at each light pole …
Part 2 of save the legs commenced with a EZ themed WO. Conditions: Humid and 70’s 1 min warning BOM Mosey to loading dock for COP SSH x 25 IC TTT x 15 IC 10 Merkins OYO OH Clap x 15 IC Divide into teams of 4. One team member grab a pole, one grab …
YHC saw a couple of months back that both spots were open on the Q sheet before BRR. Why wouldn’t I want to control what my legs do before I start running in the mountains. So YHC took both slots and this is what went down on part 1. Conditions: Muggy and 70’s 2 min …
Posted by Wee Wee on Drysdale’s behalf 14 beat the fartsack for my second career Q since joining the founding of The Surge Conditions: 70ish degrees, breezy and low humidity, great weather The Thang: 1 minute warning Disclaimer BOM SSH X 10 IC TTT X 10 IC LBAC X 10 IC RLBAC X 10 IC OHC X 10 …
Posted by Wee Wee on Flipper’s behalf. 24 Surge PAX do some brick laying, VQ style! I can’t think of a better group of #HIM to complete my VQ with. These men are dedicated and continue to impress me! We did some brick work this morning and only had 2 bricks left in stock. Good work …
Well YHC stepped out of his comfort zone (basically not doing anything physical) 2 years ago to the day and I haven’t regretted a second of it. So YHC wanted to do something a little out of our comfort zone at the Surge (staying on campus) and that we did today by taking a field …
Conditions: Upper 70’s and HUMID The Thang: Mosey to the sign at the entrance to the school. See link to map for more details. Flood layout At every red box the exercises rotated between hand release merkins/LBC’s and squats/BBSU’s. We ran from red box to red box and performed a burpee at each light pole …
Posted by YHC on behalf of Abner. Conditions: Upper 70’s The Thang: BOM Mosey to the basketball court. Circle-up. SSH x 18 IC TTT x 18 IC Imperial Walker x 18 IC Superman x 18 IC Divide up into groups of 3 and each group go to a corner of the court. Lunge from corner …
17 PAX including 3 FNG’s along with #Kotters (Sagat) decided they wanted to get better. YHC didn’t have a plan and the PAX were notified before the prayer that their was no Weinkie. Conditions: Upper 70’s and 1000% Humidity 2 min warning, 1 min warning The Thang: FNG’s? BOM Mosey to the basketball court. Circle-up. …
Conditions: Upper 70’s and HUMID The Thang: Mosey to the sign at the entrance to the school. See link to map for more details. Flood layout At every red box the exercises rotated between hand release merkins/LBC’s and squats/BBSU’s. We ran from red box to red box and performed a burpee at each light pole …
YHC’s tabata WO has made it’s rounds, so today was CAT’s turn. Small numbers but big work. Conditions: 70’s 1 min warning Prayer Mosey to the block pile to get a block and then mosey to the concrete area outside the fence to the baseball field. We circled up once all PAX arrived with their block. …
YHC has led a Tabata workout at several AO’s, but we have never done a Tabata workout at Surge, so 15 Surge PAX joined YHC for a little Tabata Beatdown, while some NeedtoBreathe played over the speaker. Work was done today. Conditions: 70’s and 100% humidity 1 min warning Prayer Mosey to the block pile to …
Well it was time for the end of the month Westside Convergence which normally means it is time for the MURPH. With so many MURPH options available on Monday the AOQ’s decided on a normal BC at The Hollow. The only problem was that there wasn’t a Q signed-up, so YHC stepped in late Friday …
Conditions: 70’s and HUMID The Thang: Mosey to the sign at the entrance to the school. See link to map for more details. Flood layout At every red box the exercises rotated between hand release merkins/LBC’s and squats/BBSU’s. We ran from red box to red box and performed a burpee at each light pole we …
Posted by Wee Wee on behalf of Drysdale: As this was my VQ. Anxious, YHC posted 30 minutes ahead of stride lite for set up as he didn’t want to disappoint the founders of the AO and planned aggressively building the Q around his strengths. Here’s how it went. Conditions: 64. Clear. Stiff breeze. Welcome Disclaimer …
YHC and Escobar have been talking about hosting a monthly BC at Surge and inviting our brothers from the surrounding AO’s to join us. Our hope will be that this will take place on the last Saturday of every month and we will rotate to other AO’s. The Thang: Weather upper 50’s and nice BOM …
Posted by Wee Wee on behalf of Brick. Was good to be back at the Surge this morning, as always, but this time for my inaugural Q. Had a strong turnout with 12 pax (7 for SL), and impressive effort was given as expected out of these Pax. Look forward to getting back soon. The …
This was YHC’s first trip to Graveyard and he wasn’t disappointed. Although some PAX were missing due to the Gauntlet some of Graveyard’s finest posted for a beatdown. Hopefully YHC didn’t disappoint. Conditions: Mid to upper 30’s (It’s April Correct) The Thang: Disclaimer BOM Mosey to the top of Reaper Hill. Circle-up. SSH x 20 …
Posted by Wee Wee on behalf of Nail Pop. BOM: Prayer by Nail Pop. Weather: Little muggy after some rain overnight. 12 PAX posted at Surge for a little upper body work since the P200 is right around the corner. Jog around the parking lot for a little warm up and headed back towards the …
Conditions: Low 30’s and chilly The Thang: Mosey to the sign at the entrance to the school. See link to map for more details. Flood layout At every red box the exercises rotated between hand release merkins/LBC’s and squats/BBSU’s. We ran from red box to red box and performed a burpee at each light pole …
Backblast posted by Wee Wee on behalf of Abner. Conditions: Mid 30’s 1 minute Warning FNG’s (yes)…..Disclaimer Opening Prayer Mosey to concrete area near the loading dock. Side-straddle hop ICx16 Through the tunnel ICx16 The PAX were a little curious about the 16 reps performed during warm-ups. We knew there had to be a reason and below …
11 pax of Surge showed up on this Chilly morning to get better. Conditions: 30 and cold BOM Disclaimer Prayer Mosey to the Brick Pile and grab a block, and mosey back to the parking lot. The Ladder; 1 lap around the parking lot and do the following exercise(s) adding 1 exercise (10 reps each) …
YHC has been on a Q streak lately and didn’t want to have a repeat from the previous stops at the other AO’s. At the request of several PAX there was a disclaimer thrown-out that there would be no bear crawls. YHC held up his end of the bargain. I will say I think this …
It’s been awhile since YHC has been over to the Hollow, so Escobar and myself decided it would be nice to pay these boys back for all the help they have given to us at Surge to help get that new AO up and running. Escobar brought it on Tuesday so now it was YHC’s turn to …
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7 Ambush PAX joined YHC for a little Tabata Beatdown. There was plenty of Mubblechatter (mostly by Angie List about Tide PODS) throughout the 45 mins although it wasn’t quite as loud as the Pearl Jam (Angie’s List had never heard of the band which might be why he took up interest in talking about Tide PODS) that …
YHC and Escobar have discussed the need for a AMRAP WO at Surge, so YHC had the Q today and decided that I would take a shot at creating our WO. Tclaps to Escobar and Abner for joining YHC in the first running of The FLOOD. Conditions: Low 30’s and chilly The Thang: Mosey to …
Bambi was on the Q sheet for the Surge PAX, but he is on the DL with a back issue. So YHC called MURPH from the bullpen for a slightly modified MURPH WO. Some got confused when YHC said modified, but we will leave those PAX unnamed. Conditions: 42 Degrees and windy The Thang: Disclaimer …
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27 PAX decided to join YHC for some get betterment. It was good to see some familiar faces that have been missing from the gloom lately. Conditions : Low 60’s and comfortable The Thang Disclaimer and Prayer (no FNG’s) Jailbreak to the Track around the back of the school. YHC warned this was your warm-up. …