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SWEEP THE LEG · NOV 1, 2021
Two Minute Drill
Six runners met at Earthfare for some early morning speedwork at Brayden. Here is what they did: The Thang: After watches were set, the pax were disclaimed as we did a warm-up mosey along Len Patterson drive into the…
SWEEP THE LEG · SEP 6, 2021
Sweep the Leg 09.06.21
I arrived a bit early this morning to map out the route for the workout. I noticed on Goggle maps a civil war cemetery marked at the corner of Gold Hill Road and Hubert Graham Parkway. I have run by this location…
SWEEP THE LEG · JUN 7, 2021
Run, do this. Run, do this...
It's Sweep The Leg, the start to a new week, it's supposed to be a challenge and the headlights kept on coming. Man, what a great day in The Fort. As my Q slots continued over this past week, I've been reminded of…
SWEEP THE LEG · MAY 3, 2021
Sweep The Leg: Called in off the Bench to Close this one out!
Respect the Claves as started a few days early! Vuvu called me up to fill in and I happily accepted. The Thang: 19 PAX emerged from the gloom at Sweep the Leg for a Monday morning kick in the teeth. - Mosey to the…
SWEEP THE LEG · MAR 15, 2021
No Shortcuts
Five men showed up for the workout this morning. We promptly left at 05:15 headed to Gamestop for further instructions. Once arrived, I had a quick message. No shortcuts. It comes from one of my favorite movies, "Wall…
SWEEP THE LEG · MAR 8, 2021
Swimming Laps on a Frigid Morning
17 posted to STL on a crisp morning, perhaps one of the last ones of winter 2020-21 with temps in the 20s. 70+ in the days ahead -- sunshine and pollen, Spring is here. The Thang Pretty simple weinke this morning Quick…
SWEEP THE LEG · FEB 15, 2021
Long laps for slow PAX
10 days ago YHC got a message asking him to Q at Sweep the Leg. Now, a little background, the only way I've come close to the top 3 finishers at STL is when there have been 4 people in attendance, and usually STL picks…
SWEEP THE LEG · FEB 1, 2021
Hilltopia
Eight men posted for Sweep the Leg on a cool, but dry, first day of February. Disclaimer given Short mosey run to launch point and lay out the plan: Start at the bank and do 12 Bobby Hurleys Run out to and down to…
SWEEP THE LEG · JAN 25, 2021
Consider my leg swept
We ran fast and stopped when I needed for merkins. (did forget to hit pause on the mileage calculator once so the numbers are a tad off) Actually the first two miles were upper body, mile 3 was lower body, there was a…
SWEEP THE LEG · NOV 9, 2020
Rally-X
Five men showed up for the workout this morning. Jester crossed the river to join us in some morning fun. Before we started, I mentioned to the Pax that I enjoyed playing video games as a kid. The phrase "Is that a roll…
SWEEP THE LEG · OCT 12, 2020
Bronze Medals
When you're down to 80% can you still give 100%? 4 PAX made it at least 4 miles. Some logged more. Stopped 6 times for: 5 burpees 10 merkins 15 squats and an undetermined amount of flutters in cadence Thanks for the…
SWEEP THE LEG · SEP 28, 2020
The Equalizer
https://youtu.be/hq-YpjpdqXQ 9 got better this morning and 1 got lighter as we tackled a routine I call “The Equalizer.” Conditions we’re perfect for a sweatastic Merkin Mile beatdown. Here’s what we did... The Thang …
SWEEP THE LEG · JUL 27, 2020
Hill Suicides at STL
Late night, 1-3 AM 2.0 cuddles. Lack of sleep. Sure to be a strong showing at STL. Roll up to find Gears with that smile he always has on when he knows he is about to put in work. Solid crew to start, into 0514 the cars…
SWEEP THE LEG · JUL 20, 2020
Lucky 13s
Typical warm humid July morning in Ft Mill. Thirteen men posted at Sweep the Leg and this was my first time as Q for this type of running workout. Disclaimer Count off Thang: Sweep the Leg 072020 The route is a one-mile…
SWEEP THE LEG · JUN 22, 2020
Great Way to Start the Week
It was a privilege to Q the newest AO "Sweep the Leg" this week. The term in one of my favorite movies, "Karate Kid". Lots of life lessons, bad 80s music, and my Hollywood crush, Elisabeth Shue. What a beauty! Ok, back…
SWEEP THE LEG · JUN 15, 2020
The Herd at Sweep The Leg
Week 3 of Sweep The Leg was not about to be a letdown. Apparently, 24 other PAX posted to hold me accountable in ensuring they got the return on their investment, too. Gears started this AO a few weeks ago to present…
SWEEP THE LEG · JUN 1, 2020
Negative Splits
23 was the number to launch The Fort's newest AO: Sweep The Leg. The goal of any AO should be acceleration of overall fitness of the Pax, and I believe we delivered this morning. The workout was simple. 3 miles, half…