To all the guys at The Castle, I am very sorry for the delay in getting this Backblast posted. I hate to say it but work/life got in the way since I did the workout. I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to come Q and hope you will have me back …
10 men braved the chill to get better in Whoville. COP: SSH, Through the Tunnel (both IC). L/R quad and calf stretches. High knees and buttkicks (IC). Plank-15 SLOW/fast Merkens IC-Plankjacks IC- Mountain Climbers IC. Ab pleaser: 20 Bigboy situps up hill; 30 LBCs OYO; 20 Bigboy situps up hill. Crabwalk up the parking lot. …
Conditions: 45 and damp. Opened with disclaimer. The Thang: C.O.P. SSH X 25 ( in cadence) 20 Merkins OYO Calf stretch 10 ct each leg Quad stretch 10 ct each leg 5 Burpees OYO Imperial Walkers X 25 ( in cadence) Get Blocks: Shoulder press X 20 ( in cadence) Curls X 20 ( in …
10 PAX arrived at #TheCastle energized by Daylight Savings to get better. We called an audible to allow for some recovery time to our scheduled Q, who finished the GoRuck Light this weekend. Congrats. Kotters to Special K for getting after it this morning. Conditions – 58 and extra gloomy Opened with …
12 PAX arrived at TheCastle to get better, to shake off some (lots of) Halloween candy and to support YHC in his Q. In addition to the Q, YHC had the honor of becoming the AOQ for TheCastle. TClaps to Grilz, McBeal and McLovin for laying the foundation and bringing together a fantastic group of men. …
9 PAX arrived at #TheCastle for a World Series workout courtesy of Backstop. Conditions – 45 and dark Opened with the Disclaimer The Thang: Size straddle hop * 20 (IC) Little baby arms circles forward *15 (IC) Little baby arm circles reverse *15 (IC) Overhead clap *15 (IC) Merkins *10 (OYO) Big boy sit-ups * …
12 pax visited the Castle this nice cool morning to #getbetter. 3 pax took their backpacks and went rucking, 9 pax stuck around to see what YHC had in store for them. Conditions: Cool, around 45 degrees. Felt great! COP: SSH x 15 IC TTT x 15 IC Little Baby Arm Circles x 10 fwd …
10 PAX arrived at #TheCastle even though it is a teacher work day. The group was energetic and supportive even though this was my first try. Conditions – low 70s and humid Opened with the Disclaimer Side straddle hop * 20 (IC) Through the Tunnel * 20 (IC) Star Jacks * 10 (OYO) Wave of …
14 PAX emerged from the #Fartsack on this supposed fall day in search of a way to #GetBetter. With conditions reminiscent to those of a Burmese jungle, YHC wanted to push the limits of these former #SadClowns of #TheCastle with an old favorite: #DavantDestruction. It was an honor to lead these #MinivanCenturions who left it …
11 PAX arrived at #TheCastle for breakfast with Special K. Breakfast came with a side of Side Straddle Hop, which not only provided a solid workout, but generated excellent mumblechatter. Conditions – 60 and beautiful Opened with the Disclaimer The Thang: Through the Tunnel *20 (IC) SSH *25 (IC) Calf Stretch – Right/Left SSH *25 …