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COLOSSEUM · DEC 26, 2017 ’Tis the Season to be D.E.L.I.G.H.T.ed!!! Q: Straight Up · 11 PAX Song from Caedmon's Call: "We delight in the law of Your Word. We DELIGHT in the son who was perfect from birth!" Yes, I truly did serenade my fellow PAX. Fortunately, no major side comments were heard although one PAX… COLOSSEUM · DEC 19, 2017 The G.R.I.N.C.H. Posts to Colosseum Q: Old Bay · 15 PAX 18 pax showed up at Colosseum to steal Christmas back from the GRINCH. Though not a regular at this AO, YHC jumped at the chance to pinch-hit for Pusher. And being so close to Christmas, it'd almost be a sin to not have… COLOSSEUM · NOV 28, 2017 A Return Home to the Colosseum Q: maximus · 16 PAX This morning was the ideal morning to make a return to the Colosseum to fulfill my opportunity to Q. What made it ideal? I woke up, the temps were cold, I wrote a Weinkie, I had a message to deliver and a few Pax showed… COLOSSEUM · NOV 7, 2017 Backblast: 17 for 17 at The Colosseum 11 PAX 16 men joined YHC for some fun on the concrete at The Colosseum. After the disclaimer was said we moseyed around the parking lots until we found the perfect spot for a warmup. WARMUP: - side straddle hops x20 - windmill… COLOSSEUM · OCT 24, 2017 Light Pole Lane - a Colosseum BB for 10/24/17 Q: darkhelmet · 9 PAX Well... it was another day in paradise at The Colosseum. THANG: Mosey lap around the pickup loop in front of the school, then circle up at the end of "light pole lane". I don't know that I've ever heard anyone call it… COLOSSEUM · OCT 10, 2017 Pillars of Pain 13 PAX · +1 FNG Tuesday was hot and muggy, like everyday this week. PAX sweating from just talking before the workout. It was oppressive and the workout didn't help. The Thang Warm Up with a quick Mosey and a COP: SSH, Merkins, Plank… COLOSSEUM · OCT 3, 2017 JEEVE’S GROWN MAN GAME OF THREE SQUARE Q: jeeves · 6 PAX Warm Up Mosey to the Warm-up circle, exercises in cadence - Side Straddle Hop (20, four count) - Imperial Walker (20, four count) - Low Slow Squat (20, four count) - Wind Mill (20, four count) - Hillbillie (20, four… COLOSSEUM · SEP 19, 2017 Bullpen Q: Jekyll · 8 PAX Perfect morning in the Gloom. Dog Pound was scheduled but YHC didnt do a good job reaching out- although he's been a little MIA from The Colosseum. APB for DP. 'mon back. Total of 11 men were properly disclaimed and off… COLOSSEUM · AUG 22, 2017 Eclipse at the Colosseum...Rock Hill Rip-off Q: maximus · 11 PAX · +2 FNG Leading up to this fine Tuesday at THE COLOSSEUM, there were a few challenges and statements made about who would be willing to come out. Of all the conversations, I'll give credit to those who showed after being… COLOSSEUM · AUG 8, 2017 Crawling at the Colosseum 7 PAX 9 PAX arrived in some slightly cooler weather than the past few weeks and thankfully the rain held off for us and a good time was had by all, The disclaimer was disclaimed and we began with a mosey around the car rider… COLOSSEUM · AUG 1, 2017 The Colosseum 2017.31 Q: Tesh · 11 PAX · +1 FNG This was an impromptu Q that I had forgotten I committed to while Seacrest was in charge, but I love to Q, so being reminded the night before made me a little happy (in my pants). When training I like to focus on… COLOSSEUM · JUL 25, 2017 BackBlast 7-25-17: That One Big Thing @ #Colosseum 17 PAX Humidity was at an all time high in the swamp they call the Colosseum on Tuesday morning. 22 men showed up ready for some action and they got what they came for. Mosey to the parking lot. WARMUP: - 30 Side Straddle Hops… COLOSSEUM · JUL 18, 2017 Coliseum Shift Change Q: Jekyll · 12 PAX 18 Gladiators showed up to the #sweathole known as The Colloseum. It had been rumored there would be changing of the guard. Most folks were in the dark on who the new Q would be until we started. Seacrest had the Q and… COLOSSEUM · JUL 11, 2017 Jekyll's Ladder 10 PAX · +1 FNG 20 Men descended upon the Colosseum for some pain yesterday. YHC was proud to have such a large group considering all of the great AOs and great Qs we had in the Fort. The Colosseum has become one of the toughest… COLOSSEUM · JUN 20, 2017 Holy crap it was muggy... Colosseum June 20, 2017 12 PAX Did they build this school in a hole or something? I felt like I was nearly swimming through this workout... my lungs felt sweaty by the end... It was gross and glorious. The Pax were promised Gladiation, so I did my… COLOSSEUM · MAY 30, 2017 BackBlast from The Colosseum - 5/30/17 5 PAX 7 men showed up on Tuesday morning, May 30th, 2017 to do some work. Mosey to light posts Warmup - 35 side straddle hops - 13 double count merkins - 30 Moroccan NCs - 30 low slow squats - 30 mountain climbers Mosey to… COLOSSEUM · MAY 16, 2017 DoraBLIMPS!! 12 PAX 20 at The Coliseum on a warm Tuesday morning. 1 FNG and 19 others had no idea what they were in for, only that a beatdown was promised. Disclaimer given and off we went. The THANG Mosey run around the elementary school… COLOSSEUM · MAY 9, 2017 The Colloseum 2017.19 10 PAX I like Qing at the Colloseum because it makes it painfully apparent that the more people you have, the more clear you have to be in your direction. The more hesitation and miscommunication, the time loss seems… COLOSSEUM · APR 4, 2017 The Colosseum 2017.14 10 PAX Yay Tuesday! Amiright? This morning was an exercise for the OCR. Mainly Burpees cause lets face it, thats what we'll be doing at some point. Warmup: SSH, Windmill, Hillbilly's, Slow Merkins (Slurkins?) The Thang: Mosey… COLOSSEUM · MAR 28, 2017 Let Me Run Coaches Needed at GHMS (The Colosseum) 1 PAX The Head Let me Run Coach at GHMS needs two running coaches to assist with our middle school boys. She will teach the class portion, but needs two HIMs to run with the boys. Here are the details: First Practice: March… COLOSSEUM · MAR 28, 2017 The Moderate Colosseum 11 PAX Several weeks ago, I got this message from the Colosseum Site Q, Seacrest: "Hey Max, would you be up for Qing the Colosseum 3/28?" I thought to myself for about 2 seconds about all the reasons I may not be able to Q as… COLOSSEUM · MAR 14, 2017 No Rain at The Colosseum 6 PAX Weather was rainy and 40 degrees Colosseum has a long corridor that we utilized to stay out of the rain Warmup-O-Rama with all my favorites Partner up with a Battle Buddy Partner 1 would run the corridor, partner 2… COLOSSEUM · JAN 31, 2017 Happiness Shared 7 PAX More than 2 people showed up so I'm out of my element based on my last Q... Warmup SSH x20, Windmill x10, IW x15, Mountain climbers x20 I let it be known that I never lock my fingers behind my head. I do this because I… COLOSSEUM · JAN 17, 2017 VQ at the Colosseum 5 PAX The Colosseum opened up and 14 weekday warriors got down to business on a cool and foggy morning. Here is what they did: The Thang: Dynamic warmup: knee pulls, ankle pulls, lunge stretches, back stretches, toy soldiers…