Conditions: Cool 54 Degrees, Slight wind but dry The Thang: It’s always a challenge to Q the men of Ambush with their legendary mumble chatter. YHC wanted to keep the Pax moving to keep their mouths closed, but was unsuccessful… even with a music driven beat down. These Pax were ready? (13 Pax, 1 Pax …
April 1st, just another wonderful day in the Smokehouse gloom but this day is the last BC before the bunny comes hopping into town on Sunday, so YHC decided to hop around a bit this morning to get some blood flowing (among other things flowing). An ode to the bunny or the hop, or Swayzes …
One Minute Warning: Disclaimer: Prayer: The weather: 48 Degrees Enjoyed it today, Men. Also, good to see Hemingway come for a visit! Mosey around parking lot Circle Up: Michael Phelps X 10 IC Big Ole Arm Circles X 10 IC Standing Butt Kicks X 10 IC Standing High Knees X 10IC SSH-Burpees X 5 …
8 PAX descended upon the hallowed grounds of TurningPoint to see what was meant by “guest Q” in the week leading up to today. Those that were expecting a non-TP-regular were sadly disappointed (cough, Booster) when Pick Axe strode to the middle of the circle to give the disclaimer. Then, we prayed, and took off. …
It turned out to be a chilly morning. Several PAX commented about how cold it was. The theme for today was to have fun. Being April Fool’s Day, jokes were encouraged along the way. Frizzle was out there early to get his miles in. Wild Hog and Slum Lord ran during bootcamp to help prep …
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Stretch: SSH, Grasspickers, Frankenstein Leon: pyramid 5 burpees, 10 Merkins, 15 LBCs, 20 BBSU, 25 Squats, 25 squats, 20 BBSU, 15LBCs, 10 merkins, 5 burpees Wally: mosey to tennis courts for shuffling with 5 burpees; X2 Focker: mosey to field, bear crawl to midfield, backwards run to end, 15 merkins, bear crawl to midfield, backwards …
WEATHER: A brisk 44 degrees with thick Pollen in the air and The sprinklers turned on. DISCLAIMER AND PRAYER: Shawshank welcomes FNG Kevin Smoke. THE THANG: Mosey to the block pile where everyone grabs their favorite block. Head up to the top field where the sprinklers are not turned on. COP – SSH x50 Michael …
YHC has not been to a lot of bootcamps recently and it showed from the start. Stumbled out of the gate with the cadence but that got everyone laughing and ready to go. Conditions: Perfect 45 degrees and dry The Thang: W/u: 4 Squats IC-ish, 15 SSH IC-ish, 10 slow-fast merkins IC, 15 Mountain Climbers …
Floppy’s truck serenaded The Arena pax with the adrenaline pumping sounds of artists like Maroon 5, Alanis Morrissette, and Matchbox 20. If that wasn’t enough to get the heart going, the whiteboard showed up to challenge the pax. As expected, the mumblechatter was A+. It was another good AM in the gloom. Conditions: 43 degrees …
YHC hasn’t guest Q’d at The Hollow in a while and decided that today was as good as any. We were missing some of the familiar faces, but we had a few YHC hasn’t seen in a while too. Great day to be out in the gloom, with it being clear, mid-40’s, and the guys …
After consecutive bloody incidents for Dunphy, he survived this one without incident. Nothing to blame YHC for except for some betterment. #NeverMissMonday Conditions: 52 degrees, slight wind The Thang: Disclaimer, BOM 800m warm-up mosey 30 sec stretch OYO 200m fast x 4 400m fast x 1 x 3 COT & BOM Devo: Holy Week Prayer …
Conditions: 50 and clear with no pollen stirring yet. 3 pax gathered in the gloom for a real Amble run. YHC unveiled a new classic route: the Shandon/Old Shandon Zipper (SOS Zipper) in an effort at unity between Old and New. Leaving from Earth Fare, we headed down Ott and right onto Duncan, right on …
Great morning for a workout! 14 of Lexington’s finest showed up to get their day started off the right way. Thanks for posting! See pic for the workout. Announcements: 4/2 Cross Ruck Prayer Requests: Notebook, No Show, Slim Jim.
8 pax donned their sweatbands and laced up their high tops to take on AB’s Sweet 16 workout at Jumanji on Thursday. Ideal weather for The Herd to take in some March Madness! Disclaimer and BOM led by YHC The Thang: Mosey to canteen COP: (All In Cadence) Windmills x 16 Imperial Walkers x 16 …
70s degrees and the the end of running season (for some) brought out 10 of F3 Lexington’s finest to the best Friday bootcamp in the region. Dunphy has a little incident at Shawshank yesterday so YHC laid out a very intentional, Arrears-approved disclaimer. The streak continues as Dunphy had another boo boo this AM. He’s …
YHC decided to get on the Q sheet for one last time before the knee is scoped. It may be a while until I am able to Q again. There was no place better than to lead the men of Graveyard. Today was a classic impromptu Q – making sure there was a good bit …
Disclaimer Pray in The thang Slaughter Starter-21 burpees 21 SSH 5 burpees 21 TTT 4 burpees 21 LB Arm Circles forward 3 burpees 21 LB Arm Circles Reverse 2 burpees Mosey to block pile Curls for the girls x4 7 reps on bottom half/7 reps on top half/7 full reps Block press x4 7 reps …
Conditions: *pleasant, southern snow-pollen, * 56d* Disclaimer/Prayer The Thang:Walking Wounded coming off P200 run, followed by a NoHelp Q, YHC needed to change it up a bit. Decided to break out the battle ropes and they didn’t disappoint. Here is how it went down. Circle up:-SSH x20 IC-TTT x20 IC-Merkins 10 OYO-Arm Circles x 18 …
Conditions: Weather was a perfect 58ish but moist. The Thang: TClaps to McNugget for the idea to bring the F3 Mental Battle workout to Hammer. Today’s workout was a slightly modified version of the F3 – The Fort Pre-blast here https://f3thefort.com/category/pre-blast/ (on twitter https://twitter.com/F3Battle) It was an honor to lead the PAX this morning. A few minor …
Info: 18 PAX were in attendance. It was 62 degrees and partly cloudy. This is Day 2 of The 12 Days Of Pothole COP: Taking notes from Day 1, there were no SSH’s or Through The Tunnel exercises. Imperial Walkers x 15 IC Windmill x 15 IC Overhead Arm Claps x 20 IC Little Arm …
Weather Conditions: 52° 11 strong pax arrived this morning to help celebrate YHCs 32nd birthday. Props to those that just finished the Palmetto 200 this weekend and also great having Ranger, Grave Digger, and Genie back out at the Shank for boot camp. The workout plan was minimal, but at the end of 45 minutes work …
Some time ago it was YHC’s VQ at Surge. Nervous and unsure of what to bring to the table, a variation of a hero WOD entitled The Maltz was introduced to the men of Surge. It was condensed, it was less challenging but it got the job done. Fast forward several months later, 12 Pax …
Intro: 51 degrees and clear. 25 PAX in attendance. Day 1 of The 12 Days Of Pothole. It was a powerful showing for the first of twelve days. Some regular faces, some we weren’t sure we’d see due to the recent allure that is bourbon, and some we haven’t seen in a while. Whether it’s …
Today was a good morning for a good workout at BeechHouse. I figured I’d take a one of my block routines over there and let the P200 legs rest a bit longer. We got it some leg work though – along with arms, abs, and a few beers on the wall. Weather: great (except for …
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At 6:27 YHC was looking at what might be a solo adventure. In the next 3 minutes the Pax rallied and made it a 5 man show at Jumanji. Proud of all the P200 fellas getting after it today. We walked everywhere today, 1.43 miles. This morn had me looking forward to spring weather again. …
Originally, I wasn’t going to write any sort of pre-blast. It would be a “show up-or don’t” type of thing. But I need to share some thoughts in preparation for the Twelve Days of Pothole. Backstory:A few months ago, Depot challenged each of it’s PAX to start thinking about filling up the Q sheet. It …
Disclaimer Pray in The thang Slaughter Starter-21 burpees 21 SSH 5 burpees 21 TTT 4 burpees 21 LB Arm Circles forward 3 burpees 21 LB Arm Circles Reverse 2 burpees Mosey to block pile Curls for the girls x4 7 reps on bottom half/7 reps on top half/7 full reps Block press x4 7 reps …
One Minute Warning: Disclaimer: Prayer: The weather: 61 Degrees Enjoyed it today, Men. Strong work by all! Mosey around parking lot Circle Up: Michael Phelps X 10 IC Big Ole Arm Circles X 10 IC Standing Butt Kicks X 10 IC Standing High Knees X 10IC SSH-Burpees X 5 SSH IC –>3 Burpees (Rinse and …
Foggy. Moist. The Thang: Warmup – 20 x SideStraddle Hops in Cadence; 20 x Imperial Walkers in cadence; Little baby arm circles, 10 forward, 10 back, 10 overhead clap, 10 overhead press, all in cadence; 20 x Windmills in cadence; 20 squats OYO Form up into two lines for Indian run out into the neighborhood. …
A nice morning at Hammer for 12 PAX. Rain was expected, but it held off for the most part. A little warmup at COT and then off to Dollar General, Barnes Spring mega-hill, and back to the shelter for some Mary. Conditions – ~45 degrees, overcast, wet ground, misty rain at times The Thang Warmup …
Workout date: 03/13/2021 QIC: Tweetsie AO: Camden (No Name) Conditions: 57 degrees , Nice warm spring morning, no wind to speak of. 6:59 One minute warning / disclaimer Warm up Baby arm circles 12 front and 12 back. Run to Chestnut and Fair. Bent-over stretch 12 each side. Run to Chestnut and Lyttleton. …
7 grown dudes worked out on Saturday. The now infamous March 13 date got punched square in the face. Here’s what we did — Conditions: Perfect The Thang Mosey to Football Field for warmup sprints 2x50yds @60%, 2x50yds @75%, 4x50yds @90% AMRAP 10 minutes 25 Merkins 25 Sit-ups 25 Squats 25 Imperial Walkers Run 50x50yd …
YHC needed to log some easy miles before the P200, so he decided to reuse his workout from the post Dam to Dam, which was almost a month ago somehow. Good work by the PAX today and thanks to all of you for allowing an easy one. It was also good to have FNG Popper …
Cryptonite’s monthly Speed Q happened this AM. Hemingway asked YHC for a good one. Feedback from the pax in attendance indicates YHC delivered. Sprinting us Cemetery Hill will never not suck. 5 miles later, we achieved betterment. Conditions: 54 degrees The Thang: Disclaimer, BOM Mosey to bottom of Cemetery Hill Pole Sprints Sprint to pole …
Weather Conditions: 57° & perfect The time changes tonight, so 8 pax took advantage of their last chance to workout under the light of the sun before we all go back to being anonymous silhouettes in the darkness. These pax came to work though, so YHC tried to deliver on their lofty expectations. Here is …
SSH – 40 ICMerkin- 20 ICSquat- 20 ICFlutter- 40 IC Mosey out of trenholm park and down Covenant Rd Stop in Parking lot at base of covenant Hill 20 Merkins OYO20 Squats OYO Mosey up Covenant and make a left on Dalloz. Follow Dalloz down to base of Nana’s Hill #NannasHill by the lake. 20 …
This morning 8 brave souls appeared in the Gloom and got better. 3 for SLConditions 52 deg FNG =0DisclaimerPrayerWarm up lap around the parking lotMosey to block pile and pick a winner.Mosey to Soccer field Square up for COP -Arm Cirlces FWD/BWD x 10 IC-Michael Phelps x 10 IC-Bonnie Blairs X 20 OYO Suicides -Murder …
Spring weather is creeping back slowly, can’t wait for some summer time F3 workouts. We got warmed up quick this morning starting with some plyometrics and visited an old friend for some small brick work. Good to meet King James this morning back out after hiatus working at Oliver Gospel and Columbia PD. #Kotters Conditions: …
CONDITIONS/FORESKIN Lower 30’s and dark. The thin sliver of a waning moon illuminating the fields of Depot as space stations and satellites flew overhead and a social media addicted robot tweeted duck lip photos and snarky comments from 300 million miles away. YHC found himself in similar conditions 4 years ago (well minus the twitter …
The Thang After Disclaimer, circled-up under the streetlight for Windmills, Squats, Merkins, and LBCs (all 12 4ct IC). Challenged PAX w/ 21 single SSH, Q stopped counting after 10 (risk of 10 burpee penalty if we didn’t finish together); PAX passed with flying colors-way to pay attention! Mosey to BB Court and line-up on end …
Blocks were requested and BooBoo obliged this AM. After a tenuous start with the morning WC visit taking longer than expected and finding my kid’s socks in my hoodie, better late than never YHC arrived. 8 PAX took on the challenge of the blocks. Conditions: 33 and nice and cold 30 SSH IC to start …
The Hollow is going old school in 2021 and moving back to the Tomcat to test ourselves. This is the second Tomcat of 2021. Here is what happened. Conditions: 39 degrees. Cold at the beginning but not at the end. The thang: Disclaimer, prayer, and description of the Tomcat for the newbies The workout: Tomcat – Up/down …
The Hollow is going old school in 2021 and moving back to the Tomcat to test ourselves. This is the second Tomcat of 2021. Here is what happened. Conditions: 39 degrees. Cold at the beginning but not at the end. The thang: Disclaimer, prayer, and description of the Tomcat for the newbies The workout: Tomcat – Up/down …
On a 39 degree March morning 14 PAX defied the fartsack for Mercy Rules trip to Surge. T-Claps to the large group that ran a 6 mile stride lite prior to bootcamp. Disclaimer / Prayer (Thanks Black betty for pointing out that I forgot to mention that I am NOT a professional) The Thang: Mosey …
The name of todays Q and workout stems from a picture posted on the Ambush board yesterday. Apparently some chicken lost their feet yesterday in Red Bank. After many questions and much deliberation, it was decided that there was no need for further investigation. It was Red Bank and not so uncommon for any normal …
Conditions: 30 degrees and Clear Disclaimer, No FNG, Opening Prayer What went down: -Mosey to the track for a 1 Mile Warm Up -100 meter slowsy -The Ladder Up and Down 100m sprint, 100m mosey x4; 200m sprint, 100m mosey x2, 400m sprint, 100m mosey x1, 200m sprint, 100m mosey x2, 100m sprint, 100m mosey …
The Backblast construction is a bit rusty these days. So, hang in there with me. Can you believe Graveyard is quickly chasing down the Fast & Furious film franchise for most chapters. Year 7 was celebrated this morning and it was great to see so many come out for a little twist on the normal …
The time is near. The 2021 Cottonmouth is next weekend and it’s time to announce the teams and other details before the challenge ensues. EVENT DETAILS Date: Saturday, March 13, 2021 Time: The event will begin at 8:00 am sharp. Please arrive early and organize into your teams. Where: Dreher Island State Park, 3677 State …
YHC’s plan got scrapped quickly as YHC forgot to load the blocks in YHC’s truck the night before… random exercises ensued. Hold low plank to await late arrival and introduce the day’s waiting position. Warm up with 15 SSH IC, 10 Merkins OYO, 20 BBSU OYO. Mosey to Bethel Church Road toward Ivy Hall. 3 …
Preliminary Deets:– 13 PAX– Temp < 45 and Soft Toss was in attendance– 41 degrees, partly cloudy, 5mph out of the NW COP:– SSH x 25 IC– Imperial Walkers x 15 IC– Through The Tunnel x 15 IC– Little Arm Circles x 15 forward/15 reverse IC– Overhead Arm Claps x 25 IC Tha Thang:– Mosey …
On a chilly 38 degree Smokehouse morning, the regular pax shuffled in. Shank rolled up on YHC fiddling around in my truck and quickly cautioned me to stop playing with my weinke and you know he was right…brought out an old school weinke from my console and prepared to bring back an oldie from years …
Work was done this AM at Turning Point. These men do enjoy the fellowship, though. Nothing wrong with that. Great seeing a good crowd out there. Conditions: low 40s The Thang: Disclaimer, BOM Mosey to teacher parking lot for Dynamic Stretches Lunge twist to cone and run to far cone Butt kicks to cone and …
Ramrod was in rare form today, but something tells me that this may be more of his natural form. During MARY, Ramrod threw out “double pickle pounders” and he just yelled “BAM!” each time he lowered himself to the ground. Then, for some reason, one of those times he yelled “how ya like me now?!” …
5 PAX choose to get better at #theCastle this AM and YHC decided to reward their attendance in the cold rain by having them pick up a CB – cinder block and two bricks and head to the Castle Clubhouse covered porch. Conditions – 40 degrees and steady rain – but dry covered area for …
Conditions 47° F 1 minute warning No FNGs Disclaimer Prayer/ COT Mosey to the field and circle up Warm up with some classic exercise 4ct IC HIIT workout by Fitness Blender Do each exercise interval without rest(no rest between exercises) . 20 sec rest between each interval. HIIT Ladder Workout60 Sec – Flutter Kick Squat60 …
One Minute Warning: Disclaimer: Prayer: The weather: 48 Degrees Enjoyed it today, Men. Strong work by all! Mosey around parking lot Circle Up: Michael Phelps X 10 IC Big Ole Arm Circles X 10 IC Standing Butt Kicks X 10 IC Jumping Jack Squats X 15 IC SSH-Burpees X 5 SSH IC –>3 Burpees (Rinse …
Fast start to the week. Goal was to get 5 miles. We got almost 4.5. Here’s what we did this AM at The Bounty. Conditions: 70s, humid The Thang: DisclaimerBOM Warm up 400m mosey30 sec stretch OYO Track Suicides Fast 100mMosey back Fast 100mMosey backFast 200mMosey back Fast 100mMosey backFast 200mMosey backFast 300mMosey back Fast …
This morning was classic Urban Legend as we traveled around downtown Lexington and hit most of the major spots. A variety of work was done and 2.5 miles were run. Add this together and a #snotwoggler ensued. It was non-stop. It’s always a good AM when we can #BlameDunphy for something. Conditions: 50 degrees The …
Weather: nearly 50, dry, calm wind (able to work up a good sweat in shorts and a hoodie) Shoutout to the 5 guys the joined WingMan #sheildlock Disclaimer and prayer started at 5. From there moseyed to the teachers lot and circled up for warmup. Ssh, ttt, iw and mt climbers all 10 ic. From …
It was a glorious smokehouse morning. No man should have slipped back into the warm embrace of the fart sack this AM. The sky was clear, the moon was full (almost), the temperature was splended and the humidy was low. The shovel flag waved gently in the light breeze. The Pax began to arrive hot …
10 PAX this morning for a Thursday boot camp. The men of the Hollow enjoy a good beat down and hopefully YHC delivered. Kudos to the 1 for SL 🙂 Conditions: comfortable 48 deg slight wind from the north FNG: 0Intro/DisclaimerSafe Word: barracudaPrayerMosey to parking lot parallel to Augusta hwy. COP -TTT x 15 IC-LBAC …
Conditions: 43 and clear Dealer’s Choice in an attempt to create a beatdown by allowing each Pax in turn the opportunity to call an exercise or series of exercises. BooBoo: warm up with low plank followed by 10 Burpees and 20 BBSU OYO, mosey to field for two rounds of 50 yards backpedal into 50 …
One Minute Warning: Disclaimer: Prayer: The weather: 49 Degrees Mosey to Soccer Field Really love hanging out with all the top shelf hard chargers at the Shank (even with with the constant complaining and wet grass). Circle Up: Michael Phelps X 10 IC Jumping Jack Squats X 15 IC SSH-Burpees X 5 SSH IC –>3 …
Eight men came out on a nice morning to learn some new exercises and get some work in. Solid work and effort by all. Conditions: 48 degrees COP: SSH x20 IC Imperial Walkers x20 IC High Knees x20 IC Downward dog Captain Thor x10 OYO and then explained several new exercises Crunchy Frog x10 OYO …
Disclaimer Warm-up COP: 50-SS Hops IC25- Through the Tunnel IC25-IMP Walkers IC 2 line Indian Run to get blocks. The Thang: At corner: -50 2-count Flutter press w/ block-50 yard dash on Damson Ln -50 Merkins-50 Iron cross -50 yard dash back -50 Overhead press/ block-50 2-count Flutter press w/ block-50 yard dash on Woodlawn …
This workout is inspired by Uncle Rico’s workout at Goat on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Simple, not easy + running. Conditions: Dry, 48F COP: 25 SSH (IC) 15 TTT (IC) 10/10 Little Arm Circles (IC) 25 Overhead Arm Claps (IC) The Thang: Grab a block; head to the “exercise pad” at the track. First Set: …
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When: 2021-02-23 Weather: 41 and clear Circle Up, Disclaimer and Prayer: Mosey behind the lunchroom TTT x 10ic SSH x 10 ic LBAC x 10ic Reverse LBAC x 10ic Overhead clap x 10ic Today’s workout was 3 rounds of Elevens on the basketball court. Round 1 began with 10 Curls for the Girls …
Conditions: Slight breeze and 42 deg. Not bad compared to recent days. The Thang:No FNG’sDisclaimerPrayer Mosey to the warmup area, no blocks today. Warmup – YHC had been listening to the chatter on the SnakePit board and with the Dam to Dam just being done, decided a it has been a while since we’ve just done …
After a text from Jar Jar, asking YHC to come home to #Legion for a nostalgic Q, there was only one correct answer- I’m bringing Amy with me. COP: 20 SSH IC 10 Imperial Squat Walkers IC Mosey to Crab Daddy’s house and try to not disturb his indecent workout while we retrieve blocks. Carry …
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Weather was #realnice for the Tuesday edition of Shawshank, however, the fields were a little damp. While the damp fields were a source of complaining for some pax, others went into Michael Scott mode. Dunphy wanted some #mantouching but, alas, there was none. It was a pretty good morning in the #gloom. Here’s what we …
9 PAX made it out this morning to enjoy a substitute Q from YHC. The weather was mostly dry and the mumblechatter was going. YHC reached far into the manual for this workout. The PAX were introduced to many new and exciting exercises. YHC was delighted to hear the enthusiasm of the crowd as we …
12 pax entered the gloom this morning for some running with bricks. The rain held off, making for a nice morning to explore some of KG’s hills. COP: SSH x 20 IC LBAC fwd x 12, rev x 12 IC Raise the Roof x 10 IC Calf Stretch 10 burpees OYO Grab a set of …
YHC had to force himself to post the Monday after Dam to Dam so why not just Q The Bounty? What seemed to be a big mistake, turned out to be a welcome relief from the soreness, although YHC would have preferred another 2 hours of sleep. They say these recovery runs are important and …
Not ideal conditions this morning at The Beech House but 6 hard chargers took their DRP anyway. Always great to make the trip over to lead this great group of men! This morning we rolled the dice and got a little better. Weather: Wet and a little chilly – 43 degrees Disclaim Opening Prayer Post …
Well boys… we did it. What a team effort to get those stars. Especially on a 40 degree, right after a thunderstorm, a lot of reasons to not post kinda morning. But 17 PAX rallied other PAX and they came out in full force. My goal and hope with this star quest isn’t to beat …
The weather forecast showed lots of rain which means extra moisture for the grounds known as Shawshank. One corner of the parking lot had a Dunphy sized puddle which was avoided throughout the workout. Dark, cold, rainy…perfect for an F3 bootcamp. Wednesday was the perfect day for a trip to Lowes. Upon entering said supplier …
The men of Swamp Fox joined Hammer in the first quarter 2021 Army Physical Fitness Test. 8 hardy souls showed up to test themselves. Conditions: 41 and light rain Warm-up: mosey to covered storefronts, 10 SSH IC. The Thang: 2 minutes max Merkins, 2 minutes max Big Boy Sit Ups, 2 mile run for time. …
13 pax showed up for what was sure to be another Flawless and well thought out Q From Stretch. Unfortunatley Stretch couldn’t make it so they had to settle for another spur of the moment Block beatdown from Bindi. Conditions: 49 and damp The Warmup: 20 SSH IC 15 Imperial walkers IC 15 Merkins IC …
Recap: The Tomahawk witness a Boneyard Bone Scatter workout. 9 Pacs completed 8 exercises while toting blocks up and down behind Gilbert High School carrying for 40 yards in between each bucket (3 sets of Buckets). Work out set up modification showed that Dirty Bird actually ran. Believe it or not it happened. Begin Workout: …
Looks like the rain has finally stopped!! The field was soaked so YHC decided that we would not be getting on the ground. YHC did not want to be wet and cold! The majority of the PAX were thankful that we did not get wet. Katniss on the other hand brought up that in the …
13 pax posted to Hollow to change it up and get in some cardio. Dam2Dam is coming, so we will call this a taper. Excellent effort by all. Here is how it went down: Weather: 50* with a slight breeze Prayer Slow mosey around the parking lot and then circle up (all IC): 20xSSH 15xTTT …
Weather Conditions: 50° & Not Raining 5 Pax came together this morning relieved that the rain had finally cut out for a bit. Tapering has been the “it” word for the week as teams are getting their bodies ready for the Dam to Dam Relay this coming Saturday, but YHC knew the pax of Shawshank …
Back at it again on a beautiful morning for some getting after it. 10 PAX posted on BC #3 on the quest for the star. Came up a few PAX short but thinking Thursday is the day that this streak ends. Good work this morning men. Conditions- 50ish and no rain The THANG- Disclaimer and …
8 PAX posted wondering if the Booster Qing until TP gets a star initiative would be short lived. The streak will continue 2/16 and beyond, until the Turning Point PAX can get to that 14 PAX number. Good work by the PAX on the bus loop. Conditions- 40ish or so The THANG: Disclaimer-prayer- mosey toward …
We normally speed around the track at The Bounty but today was about running miles for Mark Juergens, Jr. His story taken from the Run Hard registration page is in the moleskin below. A larger than normal crowd ran around LHS campus at a nice and easy pace and totaled 67 miles for the cause. …
Conditions warm 57F No FNGs Disclaimer COT/PRAYER One of our regulars was under the weather so YHC jumped in to cover. Good to see Olaf come out of 12 hrs deep freeze and join us. Upon arrival to the pit this morning YHC noticed the track and field Stadium lights had been on all night …
The forecast called for rain, rain, and more rain. There was a slight drizzle but not enough moisture to keep 6 of Lexington’s finest in the fartsack. Argyle wanted to stay dry so YHC surveyed the lower level of the parking garage and a plan was formed. 1 minute warning, disclaimer, no fng’s, opening prayer. …
Weather: 50 something The Thang: Intro, disclaimer, prayer Mosey toward the Boneyard block pile and do COP along the way SSH x 10 ICLBAC x 10 IC f/rOH Claps x 10 ICTTT x 10 IC Grab blocks and line up facing bus loop Do as many reps as you can of exercises and each time you …
Well 8 loyal Smokehouse pax venture out into the gloomy gloom careful to dodge the deer in the parking lot entrance so that they could endure another “boring” Nub Q. You see Nub loves him some calf raises but some pax, who we’ll not name…URKEL…cough cough, likes to do his normal ribbing when those come …
We had a beautiful gloomy morning at CAT and YHC almost missed it. Thankfully I was perusing the DM’s before bedtime and noticed Navy Bean’s message about IM leading ITG. YHC probably would’ve fartsacked if he didn’t see that DM! As always, YHC was happy he posted and had the opportunity to lead the men …
On a warmer than usual 59 degree February morning 18 PAX defied the fartsack for Mercy Rules return to The Hollow. T-Claps to Hoist for enduring the workout with a weighted vest on (actual weight unknown it could just be for show) Chuckwagon and Honey Boo Boo for posting (Its been a while) and Space …
9 PAX showed up right on time at Trenholm Park for a few new exercises. Good to be back here, and good to be back in the gloom. Conditions: 50ish degrees and perfect The Thang: Warmup: SSH slow/fastHigh knees slow/fastSquat thruster slow/fast 5 quick burpees to get the blood flowing. Mosey around baseball fields to …
Disclaimer Warmup: Rectory & Fair: SSHs 25 Rectory & Lyttleton: TTT 15 Lyttleton & Chestnut: BACs 15 x 2 Set Up Gather near the tennis courts Pair off into 2s Split into groups of 3 and head to a station 1 Pax runs around tennis courts & other performs exercises Once reps are completed, …
7 PAX posted in great 48ish degree weather for what ended up being a pretty strong leg day. Can’t say that is what YHC’s initial intentions were, but once we were feeling the flow we just rode the wave. Good work men. One day I will Q and TP will get a star. One day. …
tl;dr 14 PAX showed up. It was 45 degrees and partly cloudy. A disclaimer was given. A warmup was done. A full-body workout was done. Muscles were built. There was a COT at the end; capped off with a prayer. Seven. It’s a number between six and eight. It’s the number of Wonders of the …
5 years…when you say it like that, you wonder where it went, to loosely quote Morgan Freeman in Shawshank Redemption. YHC remembers that morning, 2/9/16, like it was yesterday, because in some ways, it feels like it WAS yesterday, while in others it feels like I have known these men all my life. The brotherhood …
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 …
11 PAX gathered in the frosty Gloom of Trenholm Park seeking pain and fellowship. We got it. Conditions: 25 degrees and clear. Disclaimer: Wear your reflective gear. Cars don’t see you. I’m not a professional… The Thang: SSH while waiting for the latecomers to assemble and throw on their reflective gear. Mosey from Trenholm Park (TP) up …
With rain in the forecast, I send a DM last night. The DM read… “ok… HC… we’ll be hiding out in under the garage so don’t let the wet stuff keep you away” That message must have not gone through because I was there solo today. No biggie because the Wander guys were getting themselves …