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BLOCK PARTY · FEB 14, 2017
12 Pax took the DRP and posted in chilly condition
BLOCK PARTY · FEB 7, 2017
Great to Return Home with the Six
When Double D asked me to take the Q, I noticed my palms began to sweat. I know you're thinking, Cornhole sweating that's not surprising. Anyway, I started thinking, when's the last time I've Q'd or even been to WEP…
BLOCK PARTY · JAN 31, 2017
2017 Countdown: T minus one month
12 Pax posted to Block Party to put the finishing touches on Month 1 of 2017 and get a preview of Month 2's theme of "Intentional." As we stood there in the gloom on the last day of January 2017, 1/12 of the year was…
BLOCK PARTY · JAN 3, 2017
Being Attentional at Block Party
Six pax took their chances with the weather and posted to a soggy (yet not too cold) WEP. YHC was humbled by the opportunity to Q at AO. The theme of this workout would be my word for 2016, "attentional", which is…
BLOCK PARTY · NOV 8, 2016
Election Day at Block Party
I was honored to be ask to Q at the revamped Block Party. This AO as the original, is THE PLACE to learn how to Q and sharpen your leadersip skills. It promotes the mission statement and the 5 core principles each week…
BLOCK PARTY · NOV 1, 2016
Happy All Saints Day
As the day after Halloween, YHC had no clue what to expect as far as PAX attendence, but it was a great group on a fine morning where it all began in The Fort. As the Block Party is a weekly Q school flavor, rookies and…
BLOCK PARTY · OCT 25, 2016
Easy as 1,2,3,4 ....times 10.
10 PAX appeared at WEP to enjoy the cooler weather with YHC on Q. Gave a brief disclaimer and a short message about how I plan (or don't plan my workouts). A few things we learned today. 1. As Q, It's not about you…
BLOCK PARTY · OCT 4, 2016
Q201 with a #BlockPartySermon
#BLUF = show up on-time, wear a watch, have a plan (weinke), lead, use your outdoor voice, show some energy, and understand the importance of a well run #COT Conditions were perfect, 68 degrees and clear #disclaimer…
BLOCK PARTY · SEP 27, 2016
Leaders lead in the present
13 pax posted to Block Party for their Tue AM #DRP and some Q tips on staying in the zone of HERE and NOW. No FNGs today, so after a Cliff Note version of the Disclaimer, the fun began. The Thang Warm up run to the…
BLOCK PARTY · SEP 20, 2016
Block Party - Let's bring the party back to life!
20 awesome PAX members came to the mother of all weekday AOs, The Block Party, for a revival of sorts and tribute to an original. The Block Party was The Fort's original weekday AO back in 2012. It was the very first…
BLOCK PARTY · SEP 19, 2016
So you think you can Q? Great - as a peer-led gro
BLOCK PARTY · AUG 2, 2016
A Pyramid Scheme
YHC was privileged to Q for the 2nd time in 2 days in The Fort and the greeting from Birdcage made me think yesterday was a decent workout, so I hope this one didn't disappoint! We circled up for COP in the parking lot…
BLOCK PARTY · JUL 12, 2016
Block Party Beast Mode - ChaChing VQ (better late than never)
Repeat hooked it up and ran us through a quick stretch. From there we rolled through 3 circuits: #1 - First stop, the playground in the center of Walter Elisha. Partnered up & ran through 4 rounds of the following: …
BLOCK PARTY · JUL 5, 2016
4 Square Up For Loops and Circuits
Four pax overcame late evenings of fireworks and festivities to post to what must be the warmest morning this year - 81 degrees and 150% humidity. Quite oppressive, but we pushed through. Disclaimer was issued and pax…
BLOCK PARTY · MAY 31, 2016
Disclaimer
BLOCK PARTY · MAY 24, 2016
1 is Too Many but 22 is a Problem!
5 men brought it for the #22Kill awareness campaign All exercises consisted of 22 reps. Warm Up 22 Merkins Mosey - Mtn Climbers Hi Knees - Peter Parkers Butt Kickers - Parker Peters Toy Soldiers - Plank Jacks COP SSH …
BLOCK PARTY · MAY 17, 2016
Suicide Circuits
Block Party definitely feels like home to YHC. I don't care what it smells like there sometimes, it's a great AO with lots of options. On this Tuesday morning, 10 pax gathered to tease out some pain to break us down and…
BLOCK PARTY · MAY 10, 2016
Block Party - I'll bring the Cake and the Coupons!!
15 of my finest brothers arrived at Home Base for The Fort, Block Party. Back in October 2012 I showed up here alone at 0510 and met some men that I can say are some of my best friends today. They even posted this very…
BLOCK PARTY · MAR 29, 2016
Lucky Charms and Captain Crunch
Last minute Q accepted last night so YHC decided to make this one up as I go. 6 PAX arrived including Triple-7 from Area 51 and his FNG. Disclaimer given and off we went. THE THANG Mosey 3/4 lap around WEP with some…
BLOCK PARTY · FEB 23, 2016
I should be in charge of marketing....for other AO's
Rolled up to WEP this morning around 5:05 and Repeat was already there waiting for the beatdown. In the next 10 minutes I was hoping to see some others roll in, but sadly none showed up. So Repeat and YHC got out of our…
BLOCK PARTY · FEB 9, 2016
#SB50 @Broncos Victory Parade = #F3BlockParty
Conditions were cold and dry and 32 degrees Disclaimer Sermon #1 (below) Warmup while DD got his shoes tied = SSH, SQTS, Seal Jacks, & IW x 10 all in cadence And we were off and running Quality #mumblechatter And a good…
BLOCK PARTY · JAN 26, 2016
Super Bowl Bound Cone Repeats
Quick disclaimer and a brief explanation about how today's beat down will progress and use of cones. The Thang: Easy mosey up the hill to beginning of parking lot. No cones in sight. Warm Up 25 SSH 20 IW 20 Windmills 20…
BLOCK PARTY · DEC 29, 2015
Rain, Rain, go Away
At 5:10 at WEP, YHC was the only one at the park, and I was beginning to think this was going to be a solo beatdown. Lucky for me Javert rolled in at 5:11 to join in on the rainy suckfest. Disclaimer was given an off we…
BLOCK PARTY · NOV 3, 2015
Election Day Beat Down
7 men met on a warm, but wet morning to get stronger at the Block Party. Here is what they did: The Thang: Mosey out of Walter Elisha Park and make the short jog to the Springs parking lot for COP: All in Cadence: SSH x…