This is what happened at Tomahawk this morning: Conditions: 27 refreshing degrees One-Minute Warning Disclaimer Prayer The Thang: Mosey to front of gym. For fifteen minutes, the Pax will have: 50 merkins, 50 MCs, 50 squats, 50 LBCs, 50 burpees. Time will be divided into three-minute intervals. When the buzzer rings signifying the end of …
I visited Greenville a few months ago and attended a “Main Thang” Q. Great group of guys up there and some nice hills to enjoy. YHC brought it to the Tomahawks and it went a little something like this… Conditions: 77 hot, humid, muggy, miserable degrees One Minute Warning Disclaimer Prayer The Thang: Take one lap …
YHC has been delinquent lately from Tomahawk due to some ailments but felt better and decided to take an open slot Q. Here is what happened Disclaimer/Prayer The Thang Mosey to Block pile, grab a block and return to Ken Doll Alley Each exercise performed with cinder block. Start with 25 reps of an exercise …
Weather – 74 Welcome Disclaimer Prayer The Thang: SSH IC X 15 2 trips up hill Imperial Walker IC X 15 2 trips up hill Merkins IC X 15 2 trips up hill Rock Bottom Squats IC X 15 2 trips up hill CDD IC X 15 2 trips up hill Mosey to brick pile …
So I noticed recently stores already have school supplies available. That means it’s time to inspect our school and make sure we’re ready to go for opening day. Though we cannot guarantee our work, we can confirm this building has A LOT of windows and doors. Enjoyed it brothers! Conditions: Hot and humid (July) One …
A couple of years ago, my family visited Gettysburg and I incorporated a little history lesson into the beatdown when we returned from the trip. It is important for us to know our past and where we’ve come from, so I brought it back this morning and re-acquainted the Pax. Additionally, this would be another …
Well I’ll have to admit when i put my name down on the Q sheet I didn’t realize that it would be the 3 yr Anniversary of Smokehouse and after realizing this I then wondered if I could dream up a Q that would worthy of testing these men on this special day, maybe not …
It’s been a while since YHC and Singlet Q’ed a workout. When an open slot appeared on the Q sheet, Singlet and I decided it was time to return. Conditions: 70 and muggy Disclaimer and Prayer The Thang Mosey warm-up lap around parking lot. 5 rounds of EMOM burpees (10 per round) Mosey to the …
Can’t think of a better way to kick off one’s 45th birthday than with the men of Tomahawk. The focus was simply to get 45 reps and not worry about proper form or technique – just get the reps! So, we got the opportunity to perform some pretty silly exercises (ever heard of SSH block …
It’s always a blast playing football with the men of The Hollow and Smokehouse and we just couldn’t wait until football season to keep the rivalries alive. Some are a little better than others kicking, some are a little better at fielding, and one of us needs to enter the NFL now. Not sure who …
YHC graduated from Gilbert HS back in the day, and hasn’t really been back. That changed today! It was a fun workout filled with lots of good mumble chatter and fellowship. YHC was aware of the PAX’s allergies to a “warm up” and SSH’s… so it was exploited. Lot’s of hard work was put in …
Day 10 of the 2019 gauntlet landed on the cross ruck on Good Friday. when originally planning the event and factoring in P200 we didn’t know where we’d land but God had a plan and it worked out great to end this way! Let me say that I was honored and blessed to see these …
Day 7 of the Gauntlet led these eager men to Gilbert where the infamous Goat Hill awaited our best efforts! This beast of a course didn’t disappoint and we had our fill of burpees and hand release merkins! Here’s how the Goat hill guantlet went down! Big thanks to Grout for showing up and keeping …
Several strong men maintained the spirit of competition this weekend and handled the murph course at cyptonite, however YHC drug this old frame into Monday for day 6 and grinder! There was no shortage of get up and get after on this gauntlet course and many PAX were pushing and encouraging! Notcied some HIM’s even …
F3 brothers, As gauntlet draws near, the theme of this years festivities has been revealed! I’m excited to share with you the idea behind the 2019 gauntlet: HAMMER DOWN 🔨 The theme will be present in 3 areas: 1- Our physical condition. Hammer down 🔨 and put in the work! The gauntlet is known for …
YHC decided a few weeks ago to get on the Q sheet right after the P200 to avoid the laziness that sometimes follows the CSAUP things we do. Tomahawk had an opening. So this morning, YHC headed right down the dirt road to the big city of Gilbert. Always a pleasure to be ITG with …
Conditions: high 40s and Dry NO FNGs Disclaimer Prayers 3 Pax posted for P200 Friendly WO. YHC was grateful for the 2 faithful Tomahawk MEN that posted in the gloom. Good Work Men! Mumble Chatter was quiet without the Grout Not Impressed posting. I didn’t know the “Van Driver” needed to taper too. Hopefully to …
So it’s been a while since we’ve run the Goat Hill Gauntlet and no time like the present to get reacquainted. BUT, let’s change it up a bit and give the PAX a voice for their beatdown. Conditions: 28 and no wind Disclaimer Prayer The Thang: PAX were led to the bottom of the hill. …
So I worked out with the boys in Summerville at “The Ditch” last summer and had a blast. Redo was the AOQ and put on quite a show, so why not let the Tomahawk boys have fun with it? I must admit I was a little worried this Q would not meet the high standards …
In true Tomahawk style, the Pax started right a way after prayer. The Thang Mosey to block pile The Pax got to listen to great music from the 90’s including Britney Spears, Third Eye Blind and Grout requested New Kids on the Block and what Grout wants Grout gets. 30 seconds SSH 30 seconds Squats …
As this was YHC’s VQ, I was a little nervous how it would go. Living up to the standards of Tomahawk is tough. I was a little bummed that Chum Lee was banged up. I don’t understand how he comes back unscathed from the BRR but hurts his hammy breaking up a slap fight between …
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So it’s been a while since we’ve run the Goat Hill Gauntlet and no time like the present to get reacquainted. Additionally, I don’t think we’ve ever published a Backblast from the Gauntlet. The Tomahawk boys made several rounds and there was very little complaining or mumblechatter. Hey, where’s Grout? Conditions: 73 with 110% humidity …
Unfortunately, our beloved Julep is under the weather and could not lead us this morning. So, time to step up and figure out what to bring the Tomahawk boys to make their trip worthwhile. If Julep were able to Q, we all know what he would have included – Triple Nickles and Man-Makers in cadence …
Bricks and Hills: Since BRR is not far away, time to hit the hills. We even added hand weights (bricks) for those worried about missing shoulder work today. Not to worry, the Tomahawk boys came through with flying colors as evidenced by the constant mumblechatter. Bull even mocked YHC at the top of Pec’s Peak, …
Four Station Block Relay – The original idea for this workout had us moving between stations relay style with blocks. Since we didn’t have quite enough PAX to make this happen, we stayed together and probably had more fun as a group anyway. Conditions: A beautiful breeze Disclaimer Prayer The Thang: Each PAX grabbed a …
It’s been a while since YHC led a workout at Tomahawk but with rain in the forecast, this morning seemed to be as good a day as any. Upon returning from a solo stride light with 15 minutes until the start-ex, YHC noticed that the parking lot was completely empty except for my trusty (and …
Always good hanging out with the pax at Tomahawk, but this was YHC’s first Q out there. Every time I make it out to Tomahawk, I am always impressed by the resources they have at their discretion (huge hills, tires, etc..). So although a Q has plenty to choose from for his Q, don’t expect …
Its sad to say that this was YHC’s first trip to Tomahawk. This place is perfect for a BC. Plenty of hills, stairs, tires, fields. You name its here. There is also a great group of men out there. Look forward to coming back soon. YHC brought some of his home AO favorites out this …
Time to kick off Tomahawk’s Co-Q challenge for the month of March and I (Chum Lee) had the honor of hosting with Hopps. The pax came with high hopes for Hopps (as they should) and of course he did not disappoint. Conditions: 48 – just right Disclaimer Prayer The Thang: Mosey to Hopp’s Greenhouse/Shop area. …
YHC may be a Westside PAX who took over a Westside AO for the Westside Takeover, but he is glad it was with the close brothers at Tomahawk. Little backstory to set the tone: Around October-November 2016 Julep put out the call for a Saturday Q for Tomahawk. Having one or two Q’s under his …
The only way to end Burpuary is with a record-breaking performance from the Tomahawk boys. These guys never disappoint and can take anything you throw at them. Conditions: 42 degrees – perfect burpee weather Disclaimer Prayer The Thang: The most miserable and simple workout to date: 481 burpees. That is all. Mosey to Flag Count …
The PAX have been begging for more full body beat-downs and I’m in no position to let them down. The more you throw at these guys, the stronger they come back! Conditions: 32 degrees – warmer than Tuesday Disclaimer Prayer The Thang: Grab a partner and head to the corner of the gym. Perform the following: …
During a convergence run around River Bluff High School, a friend of mine (Happy Trees) mentioned his desire to run The Reaper as we mosey’d up the hill where said workout occurs each Friday morning. Happy Trees had yet to run The Reaper because of its distance from his home AO (Smokehouse). Being Christmas and …
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1. Disclaimer 2. Prayer Twelve Exercises of Fitness: Pretty simple, we started with exercise #1 and kept adding exercises until we reached 12. The Pax were so delighted to reach #12 that we decided to work our way back down to #1. Overachievers! 1. 100 yd sprint 2. Diamond Merkins 3. …
It was great to have our brothers from the Hollow and Smokehouse join us for a little pigskin fun. Just so you know, a soaking wet football is difficult to kick. Regardless, the PAX did not complain and competed tirelessly. Conditions: Cool 39 degrees Disclaimer Prayer The Thang: At the stadium: Enter the stadium and …
This morning we experienced the enjoyment of Chum Lee’s Greatest Hits – a compilation of past workouts’ hits and busts. Enjoy. Conditions: 38 degrees Disclaimer Prayer The Thang: Mosey to behind the school for Circle Merkins on the tractor tires: – put feet on tire and hands on ground for decline merkins – keeping at …
18 pax showed up hoping to be able to help F3 Lexington reach our goal of 250 pax. The numbers wasn’t reached but all men worked hard and showed true grit as always at Tomahawk. We even got an opportunity to sing Happy Birthday to Hemingway. Yes, we all really sang! Conditions: Low 60’s …
Time to pump some blocks and bricks and forget all this running business (at least until the very end). Say, where’s Brickhouse? Conditions: 63 degrees – not too bad Disclaimer Prayer The Thang: If you’re familiar with the weight room exercise “21” (curling dumbbells, barbell, or whatever weight for 21 repetitions), then you have the …
Time for a little pigskin fun as we all look forward to the Gilbert vs. Batesburg-Leesville game tomorrow night. We’ve decided to play the game in advance and determine whom the real winner is… Smokehouse or Tomahawk Conditions: The field was a little damp due to the sprinklers running. Whatever. Disclaimer Prayer The Thang: At …