Combolock
Weather: 71 w/ 100% humidity Disclaimer/ BOM/ Prayer Mosey to the staff parking lot. Circle Up. SSH x 10 IC IW X 10 IC LBAC x 10 F IC/ 10 R IC TTT X 10 IC Merkins x 10 IC LBCs x 10 IC Squats x 10 IC Mosey to front lot near school flag …
Turning Point
The Hill with Blocks
22 Pax beat the fartsack to show up for YHC’s Q at Turning Point. YHC posted on twitter the night before that the workout would be shoulder friendly due to some pax fighting lingering shoulder issues. YHC delivered on that promise. Conditions: 72 degrees with 100% humidity. Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mosey to the staff parking lot. Circle …
Kamikaze September 2018
18 Pax posted for the August running of the Kamikaze. Impressive work by the pax. The next Kamikaze will be on October 2nd. Conditions: 75 and humid THE THANG: Disclaimer / Prayer Mozey from the parking lot, down the hill to the far left corner. THE KAMIKAZE: Scoring is 40 pts per lap, plus 1 pt per …
College Football Kickoff
8 pax posted to kickoff the football season. They enjoyed some work in the first half, and wrapped up with some 4-on-4 touch football. Conditions: Mid 70s and humid The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mozey through the parking lot and circle up in the back parking lot. SSH x 10 IC LBAC x 10 IC each way …
Team Truck Pull (push)
Sixteen Pax started the day wondering why trucks were lined up at the front of the Turning Point AO. Weather: mid 70’s and humid Circle up – Disclaimer – Pray – start working where we stood. Start where we stand, near the shovelflag: SSH – 10 IC 5 Burpees OYO TTT 10 IC 5 Burpees …
August 2018 PT Test
20 Pax posted this am for the August version of the PT Test in honor of the first day of school. Work was done and betterness was received. Strong Work Men! Conditions: Mid 70s and more sweaty The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mozey through the parking lot and circle up in the back parking lot. SSH x …
Just late…that’s all
16 pax posted on Thursday, August 16th for a workout with YHC. It has been a busy few weeks and, though prepping for a Q is no work for YHC, writing the BB is a whole different story. Work was done, fun was had, and YHC may have been called an a$$hole and peckerhead,both of …
Dear Diary introduces the Circle Burp!
The Circle Burp is introduced to Turninig Point! (10) faithful Pax + (1) FNG named Ball Room show up to spend their Saturday morning with YHC. Good work was done! Weather: Just another SC August morning Disclaimer: “I am not a professional, i am barely an amateur!” BOM / Prayer COP: Circle up in Front Parking …
Turning Point welcomes the SuperTour
Turning Point rolled out the red carpet this AM for the SuperTour. LD1 Superintendent (we call him Hawk) & his superintendentourage (we call him Peachy)have been touring all of the school AOs this Summer. The TP faithful didn’t embarrass themselves too badly as a spirited attempt at mumblechatter and hard work was done. No WapDoll …
Kamikaze August 2018
25 Pax including 1 FNG posted for the August running of the Kamikaze that featured stop #2 on the Summer CheddaChallenge. Impressive work by the pax. The next Kamikaze will be on September 4th. Conditions: 75 and humid THE THANG: Disclaimer / Prayer Mozey from the parking lot, down the hill to the far left corner. THE …
Iron Pax preview at Turning Point
17 PAX posted in the gloom this morning for a preview of the Iron Pax challenge that F3Greenwood is hosting. If you want more information check out @F3IronPax on twitter or go to f3greenwood.com. Anyway- they gave a preview into what the August challenge will look like, so YHC implemented that into the workout today. …
Just a Couple Burpees and some Brick Work
10 Pax posted for so Saturday Betterment. YHC was fresh off a vacation trip to the beach, and brought back some Red Pills to pass around. Strong Work Men! Conditions: Mid 70s and more sweaty The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mozey through the parking lot and circle up in the back parking lot. SSH Burpees x 25 …
Impromptu Leg Day at TP
YHC got the text to the bullpen from Tater this morning, stomach-ailing, in need to an impromptu Q from yours truly. 11 PAX joined me for a fun leg day- hopefully I remembered everything we did fairly accurately, as I was making it up on the spot. Conditions- about 73 and a little humid The …
Ring of Rings of Fire at TP
16 PAX arose to find out what all this #HaleysComet talk was about for the long awaited return of YHC Qing at TP. They were not deterred by foggy conditions, a new parking location, or the fact that we had several regulars DR. Thanks for a great morning guys, and YHC hopes you got a …
All around the schoolyard
Fifteen Pax started the day with a trip around the schoolyard at Turning Point. Weather: mid 70’s and humid as can be expected this time of year Circle up – Disclaimer – Pray – start working where we stood. 5 Burpees OYO Up Straddle Hop – Left – 20 TTT 20 IC 5 Burpees OYO …
July 2018 PT Test
9 Pax posted this am for the July version of the PT Test. Work was done and betterness was received. Strong Work Men! Conditions: Mid 70s and more sweaty The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mozey through the parking lot and circle up in the back parking lot. SSH x 10 IC IW x 10 IC LBAC x …
Substitute Q
21 pax showed up this am only to be greeted by an impromptu substitute Q that got worse by the minute. The Pax were up to the challenge and crushed it. Conditions: 75 and humid THE THANG: Disclaimer / Prayer / BOM Mozey through the parking lot, Circle up at the front SSH x 15 …
Lexington Fit Club – Gun Show WO
16 pax did the harder thing by posting for a Dunphy WO expecting some man-touching and/or sand swimming (they do have quality sand at their AO) but got a solid WO from YHC. Wapner and his mumble chatter were in perfect form and only said YHC WO was stupid only a few times. Sorry Wap, …
A Saturday VQ at TP
(Posted on Behalf of PickAxe) 11 Pax turn out to see if YHC took note of the AOQ’s gentle encouragement to use proper cadence. Other than failing to count off initially, stopping an exercise one rep early, trying to start announcements before nameorama, and announcements getting slightly off track, most of the morning went according …
Kamikaze July 2018
17 Pax including 3 2.0s posted for the July running of the Kamikaze. Impressive work by the pax. The next Kamikaze will be on August 7th. Conditions: 75 and humid THE THANG: Disclaimer / Prayer Mozey from the parking lot, down the hill to the far left corner. THE KAMIKAZE: Scoring is 40 pts per lap, plus …
A little Co-Q fun at TP
6 PAX posted at TP on Saturday for a half Booster, half Swanson Q. Good times, good conversations, and good folks. Conditions: about 75 and pretty humid The THANG: Disclaimer, prayer, COP for warm ups all IC- SSH, Through the tunnel, Arm circles, overhead claps, dirty birds, squats Mosey to block/brick pile. Each person needs …
44 Minutes of Focused Form
Weather: 1 Million Degrees in the Caribbean Seas The Thang: Intro, disclaimer, prayer Mosey around the long way to the basketball courts for COP SSH x 10 IC LBAC x 10 IC f/r OH Claps x 10 IC LBAC x 10 IC r/f Imperial Walker x 10 IC Count off, 1’s and 2’s. The 2 …
Shag Flips the Script at TP
(written by Shag, posted by Booster) 15 PAX gather, after a timely wind and rain storm the night before, for a bit of a cooler workout on a mere 70 degree morning. Don’t worry though. YHC was able to get them sweating early and often. Disclaimer Prayer Mosey to back parking lot Warmup Side Straddle …
Burpee Block and Ta-Palm Relay
11 pax toke their recommended dose of the Daily Red pill on Saturday and posted for a smokefest at Turning Point. They don’t show up for easy workouts, especially on a Saturday, so here is what went down Conditions: 70’s and a nice breeze The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mozey to back lot and circle up for …
rememberingcheech
Weather: hot/ humid Disclaimer Opening prayer by Chedda Circle up: 9- Merkins IC 10- LBAC, F/B, IC 13- SSH, IC Mosey to teacher parking lot: 14- squats, IC 40- LBCs, IC 43- IW, IC Pax couldn’t figure the above numbers. Of course Cheech (& YHC) was a Steelers fan and those were the Super Bowl …
June 2018 PT Test
6 Pax posted this am for the June version of the PT Test. Summer is here. Work was done and betterness was received. Strong Work Men! Conditions: Mid 70s and more sweaty The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mozey through the parking lot and circle up in the back parking lot. SSH x 15 IC LBAC x 10 …
Adding some curb appeal to Turning Point
10 PAX stayed up on the top parking lot most of the time. Limited running. Fun was had by all. Conditions- 70ish and muggy The THANG: COM, Disclaimer, Prayer COP all IC SSH, Through the tunnel, arm circles, imperial walkers, through the tunnel, squats Every PAX had to go to the curb and spread out …
Kamikaze turns 4
14 Pax posted for a 4 year celebration of the Kamikaze. YHC posted at TheBull for the first time on Memorial Day in 2014. A couple weeks later, Treadmill launches TurningPoint with his dauntless dive bombers. These 2 workouts have inspiration to YHCs 2nd Q, which is what became known at The Kamikaze. Only thing …
Has it really been 4 years?
June 10th marks the 4 year anniversary of the launch of Turning Point. With it being a Sunday, we decided to surround the date with 2 important celebrations. 4 years of TP today and 4 years of the Kamikaze on Tuesday. T-claps to The Arena for converging with us on this special occasion. 27 pax …
Non-Burpeeless Q
16 Pax beat the fartsack to show up for YHC’s non-burpeeless Q at Turning Point. YHC posted on twitter the night before that if 20 or more pax showed up there would be no burpees called in the workout and YHC would perform a burpee for each pax present. YHC was safe, but the pax …
Work First, Then Play
13 Pax beat the fartsack to show up for YHC’s burpeeless Q at Turning Point. 12 actually worked out with us, 1 ran around or something. Conditions: 70 degrees with 80% humidity. Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mosey the long way around to the staff lot. Circle up. SSH x 20 IC IW x 20 IC LBAC x …
Pick a card at Turning Point
9 PAX posted for a non-burpee inspired Booster Q. I had a deck of “fit” cards that have been in my all-purpose drawer for a while and I decided to bring them out and see what the PAX picked. Conditions- overcast, 70ish and humid The THANG- the following exercises were performed. Not in this specific …
111 Burpees mark the return of DD and WB
26 Pax posted this am for the #Kotters of DearDiary and WhiffleBall. Both pax have dealt with medical situations and the pax turned out in support of their return. Coincidently, YHC had some burpees to pay, so might as well draw on the strength of the pax for ISI. Despite some angry MumbleChatter, the pax …
Running at a Quest Q?? I’m confused.
Conditions – 69 and very Humid, but the rain held off Disclaimer & Prayer COP SSH – 15 IC TTT – 15 IC Squats – 15 IC Overhead Arm Claps – 15 IC (Keep hands up through all exercises) Raise the Roof – 15 IC Front Arm Claps – 15 IC Cherryr Picker Head down …
Turning Point Merkin Thursday
18 Pax post to Turning Point for a Merkin and Block Beatdown. Mumble Chatter was high until the work got tough, then it got quieter, except for the sound of sucking wind. The Pax put in maximum effort and pushed each other to get better. At the COT the AOQ responisbilities were passed from Conseco …
May 2018 PT Test
16 Pax posted this am for the May version of the PT Test. Feeling like summer already. Work was done and betterness was received. Strong Work Men! Conditions: Low 70s and sweaty The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mozey through the parking lot and circle up in the back parking lot. SSH x 15 IC LBAC x 10 …
Oldie but a Goodie at TP
It’s been a while since YHC Q’d a workout. YHC’s recent successes have given him the confidence to lead the TP PAX once again. YHC was happy to see the men, along with a few young men, show up for the Tour de TP. Weather was perfect. Low to mid 60s. Disclaimer and Prayer The …
Burpee Block Relay
18 Pax posted at TurningPoint. Some expected the 10 reps of less workout from Surge, but that was not the plan. The workout gave every pax the opportunity to accelerate their fitness, and all the pax were up to the task. Another great morning at TP. Conditions: Beautiful 63 The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mozey around to …
Kamikaze is the Best Gauntlet Recovery
16 Pax kicked May2018 in the teeth posted for the this Month’s running of the Kamikaze. Wrapping up the 2018Gauntlet wasn’t enough to halt some impressive work by the pax. The next Kamikaze will be on June 5th (Thank goodness, best news of the day!). Conditions: 50 degs and Damp THE THANG: Disclaimer / Prayer Mozey …
Modified Modified-Murph-ish with a Semi-Q school
14 Pax posted, including (4) 2.0s, posted for what was intended to be good Gauntlet Recovery workout, but also with an opportunity to interject some Q school refreshers since we have been discussing the Qsource material the past couple weeks at Wingman. What resulted was a collective beatdown of betterness. Conditions: Mid 50s and nice …
Fun Times
7 Pax beat the fartsack to show up for YHC’s Q at Turning Point. Conditions: 55 degrees with 94% humidity. The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mosey around to the staff lot. Circle up. SSH x 20 IC IW x 20 IC LBAC x 15 IC (hold ‘em up) Reverse LBAC x 15 IC (hold ‘em …
Upper body special and avoided getting wet
9 PAX joined YHC for a really good upper body workout special, mainly because I’ve been nursing a bum knee lately and didn’t want to get too involved in a leg workout. T-storms subsided and made for great conditions this morning- about 65 and clearing. Ground was a little wet, but we avoided laying in …
No regrets for posting Turning Point instead of the Gauntlet today
8 faithful pax opted to forego the Gauntlet today and post at their home AO of Turning Point…mistake. YHC had the Q and planned on delivering a beat down that would work each pax head to toe. It went a little something like this… Disclaimer & Prayer THE THANG Warm-up mosey around parking lot with …
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THE CHOCOLATE MILK & DONUTS Q….PART II
Excited to get back to Turning Point this morning and see Wapner’s face when YHC broke out the Yeti cooler with a Post Workout surprise (chocolate milk and Entmanns’s donuts). Conditions: Upper 40s and perfect conditions Disclaimer The Thang: Mosey to the grassy knoll at front of school. SSHs x 18 IC; TTTs x 18 …
Bricks and Blocks Relay
7 Pax posted this am while they were either enjoying a stay-cation or waiting for vaction to start. YHC is still ramping back up from the P200, decided to bring a different workout than the boring ole PT Test as planned. Blocks and Bricks were just the thing. Work was done. Betterness was received. Conditions: …
Taper-Friendly PT Test
8 Pax posted this am despite the cold and tapering for P200. Work was done and betterness was received. Strong Work Men! Conditions: Cold – 30 deg (26 windchill) The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mozey through the parking lot and circle up in the back parking lot. SSH x 15 IC LBAC x 10 IC each way …
March 18 Kamikaze
8 Pax posted for the March running of the Kamikaze. Impressive work by the pax. The next Kamikaze will be on April 3rd. Conditions: 50 degs and Damp THE THANG: Disclaimer / Prayer Mozey from the parking lot, down the hill to the far left corner. THE KAMIKAZE: Scoring is 40 pts per lap, plus 1 pt …
Therapeutic Frog Planks
Every day is #legday, and legs were worked with running. Today wasn’t all about the legs, it was about making the shoulders stronger. Weather: 61° The Thang: Mosey around the parking lot and then COP SSH x 10 IC LBAC x 10 IC OH Claps x 10 IC TTT x 10 IC Run down and …
Foggy February PT Test
10 Pax posted this am despite the floating rain. Work was done and betterness was received. Strong Work Men! Conditions: Foggy 59 The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mozey through the parking lot and circle up in the back parking lot. SSH x 15 IC IW x 15 IC LBAC x 10 IC each way TTT x 15 …
Knockout at TP
PAX were instructed to bring a basketball for the Saturday morning workout. Luckily Buttermaker and Tater did. 10 PAX had some fun with about 25 minutes of BC style workouts and 20 minutes of knockout on the BB court. Conditions- 65 and overcast The THANG: Mosey to block pile, grab a block, head to the …
Wapikazi or Slopikaze
8 PAX answered the call for the #Wapikaze today and shook off the surprise pond also known as Lake Midway on the soccer field and prevented a #Slopikaze from happening. As usual, the PAX pushed hard, and (YHC isn’t naming any names, but) one PAX even told YHC he was the best timekeeper ever. Conditions: …
Partner BLIMPS and Animal Soccer at TP
8 PAX and YHC posted for the second Q of a Booster double dip this week. A big yoga/therapy ball was brought out of the car, so the PAX (mainly Wapner) got excited on what was to unfold. Weather- 35 and clear The THANG: Mosey to parking lot for COP: SSH x 20 IC, Windmills …
NFL combine at TP
With the Superbowl coming up, the Turning Point Pax got a little NFL combine style workout to prepare them for the upcoming football weekend. 8 PAX got better and proved their worth to onlookers in attendance. Weather- 35 and windy The THANG- Mosey down to block pile, grab a block. Head to the middle of …
Mrs. Says’ Cookies – Known to make a grown man cry!
14 pax posted Turning Point this morning. YHC thought they posted for a good Treadmill beat down, but come to find out, they only showed up for a Mrs. Says’ cookie. Truthfully speaking, the cookie was much more rewarding for beating the fartsack. The least YHC could do was help the pax burn enough calories …
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A Rainy Day at Turning Point
12 PAX were planning to come to a Booster Beatdown, but little did they know we had a last minute Q swap and lucky for them they had YHC for morning so it should be much easier. Only issue is YHC likes puddle jumping and there were plenty of puddles to play in. Conditions: 63, …
26.2
Weather: 35, calm Disclaimer & Prayer Mosey for 26 sec, 2 burpees; rinse & repeat COP: 26 IW IC/ 2 burpees 26 TTT IC/ 2 burpees 26 LBAC IC (13 F, 13 R), 2 burpees 26 plank jacks IC, 2 burpees Mosey to track, stopping twice after 26 sec, 2 burpees At track we played …
First PT Test of 2018 at TP
10 Pax including 1 FNG posted this am despite the cold weather. Work was done and betterness was received. Strong Work Men! Conditions: Frosty 27 The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mozey through the parking lot, portables, and breeze way to circle up on the back basketball court SSH x 14 IC LBAC x 10 IC each way …
My First Time
5 Pax beat the fartsack to show up for YHC’s VQ at Turning Point. Registering to Q happened very fast and on a whim for YHC the day before TP. YHC would be lying if he said he hadn’t been thinking about adding his name to the Q sheet for the past couple weeks, but …
Some Blockwork at TP
14 Pax enjoyed some warmer weather. I was nice not to layer up after a couple weeks of frigid cold. Work was done, and Mumblechatter was shared. All got better. Strong Work Men! Conditions: 50s and fog The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mozey around to the staff lot, down the hill, circle up on the basketball court: …
Half marathon and Cocoa
Five Turning Point pax, came out to Turning Point this morning to get better together, or at least with the lure of some hot chocolate. Weather: 15 with a breeze and clear skies The Pax gathered around YHC for a quick introduction, disclaimer, and prayer. After that, there was no need to put it off …
Not the brightest idea, but YHC needed to post this morning.
YHC had thought very long and hard about calling the bullpen for this morning’s Q. Head cold/cough and 20 degree weather does not mix well, but YHC needed to post. 11 pax posted the sub-freezing temps to post for their brothers and hold one another accountable. Conditions: Colder than cold THE THANG Disclaimer and Prayer …
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Turning Point Kicks off 2018 with the Kamikaze
13 tough Pax posted for the 2018 kickoff of Turning Point with the Kamikaze in sub 20 deg temps, and a windchill sub 10 degs. YHC issued a challenge to the TP Pax to see if our number of pax could exceed the temperature during the workout. Mission Accomplished. Impressive work by the pax. The …
Merry Chri(s)tmas at TP
6 PAX posted at Turning Point for a modified Saturday workout with limited running and no burpees. Good conversation during the entire 45 minute routine. Conditions– 50 or so and clear The THANG: Disclaimer- Prayer Mosey to the lower BB court for COP SSH, Through the tunnel, Imperial Walkers, Arm circles, Merkins, Squats all IC …
Finals week for 2018 – PT Test
6 Pax posted this am despite the approaching Christmas Holidays. Work was done and betterness was received. Strong Work Men! Conditions: Low 50s with a chilly breeze The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mozey through the parking lot circle up in the back parking lot SSH x 15 IC IW x 15 IC LBAC x 10 IC each …
Lets push ourselves a little
BOM Prayer & Disclaimer Head to back parking lot for COP 5 Burpees 20 SSH 5 Burpees 20 TTT 5 Burpees 15 Arm Circles Both Ways 5 Burpees 15 Over Head Arm Claps Head down to Brick Pile and Grab 2 Bricks Circle up Shoulder Shrugs – 40 IC (up on my count Down on …
Cold, Wet and stupid
Just a horrible day to be outside and guess what me and 4 of my friends decided to do…..YUP you guessed it Circle up under the breeze way for COP SSH- 20 IC 1 Merkins TTT – 20 IC 2 Merkins Arm Circles – 10 IC 3 Merkins Good Mornings – 15 IC 4 Merkins …
The Christmas Gift that Keeps on Giving
The guys of Ambush wanted to do something during the Christmas season that would benefit our community for some time. Paper Jam suggested Jelly of the Month Club. That seemed great but we did that last year. Liability had told us about a new pregnancy center that LICS has started. This seemed like something …
#F325DaysOfChristmas: Kamikaze
20 Pax posted for the December 2017 installment of the Kamikaze during #F325DaysOfChristmas. Strong work by the pax. The next Kamikaze will be on January 2nd so make plans now, and start 2018 off with a bang! Conditions: 47 degs THE THANG: Disclaimer / Prayer Mozey from the parking lot, down the hill to the far left …
PREBLAST: New Years Day Convergence
2017 was another big year for our region but it’s time to start planning for an even bigger 2018. We’re going to kick off the New year the way we always do, with a convergence, but we’re going bigger. We like to WIDEN THE NET. New Years Day Convergence 2018 is going to represent our …
A dozen cupcakes at Turning Point
When YHC learned there was an opening to Q Turning Point yesterday, YHC jumped at the chance to come back to lead the great pax here. It was a special occasion as it was Dear Diary’s birthday as well; and he promised to bring cupcakes, not just the other pax in his truck either. The …
WapDoll is over
The partnership began Thanksgiving Day. You remember from your college days when you’d return home and hook up with a girl from your hometown during Thanksgiving break? Yeah, it was nothing like that. It was more of a Mike & Mike from ESPN Radio partnership. He had his skill set and YHC had a different …
Modified Ruck Murph
5 pax for some early Saturday work at TP. YHC decided to keep it simple and encouraged the pax to Ruck-Up. One pax arrived late without a ruck and did burpees in-lieu of the merkins. Below is what was done: Conditions: 30s and Frosty The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mozey to the track Modified Murph: Laps 1-4: …
Saturday Block Work
5 Pax posted on a Saturday morning and got better. All 3 Fs were present. Strong Work Men! Conditions: Chilly The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mozey through the parking lot circle up in the back parking lot, between the portables, down the ramp, to the basketball court by the play ground SSH x 15 IC TTT x …
The horn section of the Turning Point Band
A baker’s dozen showed up in the chilly gloom of Turning Point to get a dose of the DRP. As is the norm at TP, the mumblechatter (complaintchatter?) was strong as was the horn section. With Canseco and Granola playing dueling solos on the brown trumpets YHC was lucky to make it out with his …
November PT at TP
9 Pax posted this am despite the chill in the air. Work was done and betterness was received. Strong Work Men! Conditions: High 30s The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mozey through the parking lot circle up in the back parking lot SSH x 15 IC IW x 15 IC TTT x 15 IC LBAC x 10 IC …
Defying #Cantore at Turning Point
10 pax (including one trailblazing Buttermaker) defied #Cantore this morning at Turning Point. Waking up way too early and leaving the warmth of the fartsack can be a struggle most mornings, even in ideal conditions. On cold and rainy mornings like today, self-discipline is a necessity. Moreover, the accountability to your fellow bothers is what …
Kamikaze: Smoke and Lights Version
21 Pax posted for the November 2017 installment of the Kamikaze. With all the lights functioning properly and the fog rolling through made for some cool special effects this am. Strong work by the pax. Should boost some PT numbers this month. The next Kamikaze will be on December 5th, so make plans now! Conditions: 60s …
We push one another physically and lift one another spiritually
11 pax posted Turning Point this morning, some thinking they were getting a Tattoo beat down as the schedule announced on Twitter. Unfortunately, our brother Tattoo had to be out of town due to his father passing away after some very recent health struggles. Three pax stepped up and agreed to take the Q, because …
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If you can’t post for yourself, post for your brother.
16 pax posts Turning Point this morning, not because they needed a good workout, but because they wanted to be present and accountable for their brothers and hold them accountable as well. That’s what this thing we call F3 is all about. YHC appreciates the 15 other men that posted with him this morning more …
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Power Skipping at Turning Point
13 PAX decided to post on a mildly cold, yet still seasonally- temperatured morning at Turning Point. No running on this morning. Conditions- 45 and clear The THANG: Disclaimer-prayer Head across parking lot to a random spot that we wouldn’t venture too far from the entire morning to COP: SSH x 20 Arm circles forward …
Bus Loop Beatdown & Track Work
Cold and lonely Saturday morning at Turning Point for us faithful foursome. Everybody is ready to give YHC a hard time on his Exercise Call-Out / Cadence but he has a surprise for them at the Bus Loop & The Hill! Weather: 50 degrees & Clear The Thang: Waiting on Quis to get his shoes on …
October PT at TP
14 Pax posted this am despite the chill in the air knowing in advance that a PT Test was coming. A lot has happened at TP this past month along with Red October Launches. Still, progress was made. Strong Work Men! Conditions: Low 40s The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mozey through the parking lot circle up in …
Passport Stamped
YHC made the trip, and I do mean trip, across the region to lead the TP pax. It was fun, I think Wapner even enjoyed it! Nah, not really. Post navigation Warmup 10 Man Makers IC 40 Flutter Kicks IC 15 Merkins IC 25 BBSU OYO 25 Squats OYO 15 American Hammer IC 50 Burpees …
The Kid goes back to his roots
Every now and then, kids visit home. YHC owed the Turning Point crew a visit and more important, a visit to Wingman, the 3rdF group that meets there. Fun was had, and betterment was achieved. Conditions: 78* and unbearably humid Disclaimer // Prayer The Thang: Mosey back to parking lot behind school for COP: -SSH x …
Spudsie vs Tater
Weather: 57*, calm PRAYER/ DISCLAIMER MOSEY TO TEACHER LOT COP: IW X 10 IC TTT X 10 IC SSH X 10 IC LBAC X 10F/ 10 R IC SQUATS X 10 IC MOSEY TO TRACK INDIAN RUN- 3 LAPS W/ SPUDSIE (HOT POTATO) IF IT RINGS WHILE YOU ARE HOLDING- 1 BURPEE THEN CATCH THE …
Kamikaze Betterness
30 Pax posted for the last midweek Bootcamp before RedOctober next week. Fitting it would be Kamikaze. Strong work by the pax as always, and TClaps to those pax participating in the Chedda Challenge. The next Kamikaze will be on November 7th Conditions: 70s THE THANG: Disclaimer / Prayer Mozey from the parking lot, down the …
That was stupid!
18 Pax joined YHC in the gloom of Turning Point for a typical Mac beat down. As a Q the best comments you can hear are those that a person would typically take as negative in any other part of their lives. So when Wapner comes up to you and says “That was stupid!” the …
Modified Murph at TP
6 pax who are bad at following instructions posted at TP inspite of reports to converge elsewhere. Below is what was done: Conditions: normal temp and “Dewey” The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mozey to the track Modified Murph: Laps 1&2: Mozey to midfield – 10 Squats Mozey to corner – 10 merkins Mozey to next corner – …
The P200 just got a little bit slower
YHC put out a challenge that if F3 Lexington beats its attendance record AND Turning Point topped that list, he would HC for the 2018 P200. Well, the attendance record wasn’t broken, but the brothers of TP came through and topped the list. Of course, that has become the norm these days. It was good …
September PT at TP
26 Pax posted this am despite knowing in advance that a PT Test was coming. It is an amazing thing to see how these men have made progress over the past few weeks. The Pax of Turning Point showed up and showed out and plenty of all 3 Fs on display through encouraging and sharpening …
Dear Diary’s VQ!
Thanks for coming to the “Secret, not so Secret” VQ for Dear Diary. Weather: Clear and Cool COT: Disclaimer / BOM / Prayer Mosey to to Teacher Parking Lot and circle up. COP: (20) SSH (IC) (10) Merkins (IC) (20) LBAC (IC) (20) LBAC (Reverse) (IC) (10) Squats (IC) (20) Imperial Walkers (IC) (10) Carolina Drydocks …
#LegDay Post BRR??? He wouldn’t, would he?
So the tradition continues. Q after a CSAUP event. No better way to make sure you remove yourself from the comforts of the fartsack then ensuring that you have to be somewhere to lead some #HIM in the gloom. Weather: Mid 60’s, Moist ™, and a bit humid The Thang: Enthusiastic disclaimer, prayer Mosey around …
Shoulders and laps at Turning Point
25 PAX gathered at Turning Point for what YHC thought would be a lesser crowd with the BRR happening this weekend. Not the case…fun was had by all. Conditions- 58 and clear The THANG: COM- Disclaimer-Pray Mosey about 25 feet for COP all IC SSH x 20 Imperial walkers x 20 Baby arm circles x …
PREBLAST: Red October….Grow Big or Go Home
The August 2017 analytics confirm what we already knew. We have 3 problematic AOs. Turning Point, SnakePit and The Hollow are all (and have been) averaging 20+ pax for bootcamps. In an effort to stay ’43 feet ahead’, a plan is in place and it’s big. We’re going to launch 3 new AOs in a …
Kotters to the Kamikaze
29 Pax posted for the September 2017 installment of the Kamikaze. After a 6 month hiatus, the Signature AMRAP WO of Turning Point finally returned to the schedule in its proper place – The 1st Tuesday of the month. Strong work by the pax. Should boost some PT numbers this month. The next Kamikaze will …
Turning point Gets Ready for Football
10 pax posted for the first Saturday of College Football Season. YHC promised a “Football Based” Workout. Pax posted Anyway and pax left better and stronger. Here is how it went: Conditions: Beautifully Fall-ish The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mozey with the football in an indian line. Pass the football over head to the pax behind you. …
PT Test returns to TP
40 Pax responded the afternoon twitter buzz and posted early in the am for some 1stF. YHC made the mistake of wagering some burpees on the number of pax who posted. The Pax of Turning Point showed up and showed out and plenty of 2ndF to go around. Strong Work Men! Conditions: 75 The Thang: …
Back to Skool Beatdown
With today being the first day back to school for all the kids and teachers in the area, YHC was determined to give the PAX a challenging workout. And they rose to the occasion, with hard work and some great mumblechatter. It has been humbling to witness the explosion of PAX at Turning Point the …
Return to TP
Several faithful Turning Point pax, and even some that roam from AO to AO came out to Turning Point this morning to see if YHC could still call an exercise. Or, maybe they just came to see if YHC could even do the exercises that got called this morning. Quisenberry was even early. Weather: mid-70’s, …
Simon Says It’s Shoulder Day
23 pax post for a tour of the AO. The pax arrived with flabby shoulders and YHC decided to provide an appropriate remedy. Conditions: Not as humid as it was at Crusade yesterday. The Thang: Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer Mosey from the Shovel Flag to the staff parking lot and circle up. The following were performed IC: SSH …