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THE RANCH · DEC 3, 2015 <u>Warm up</u>: In my own sick way of teaching my 9 PAX THE RANCH · NOV 12, 2015 Galloping around the Ranch 6 PAX Eleven Cowboys saddled up for a some fun galloping around the Ranch. We began with a nice Canter around the race track ending in the rain soaked infield. Circle up- SSHx10 We decided that we did not want to have a… THE RANCH · OCT 29, 2015 It was a damp, but clear morning in Fort Mill, and 10 PAX THE RANCH · OCT 15, 2015 Good to be back at the Ranch! 8 PAX 18 Brave #HIM took to the Ranch on this beautiful morning. There were no FNG’s present and a short disclaimer was provided. Mosey to large Soccer Field for Warm-up: 51 SSH IC 25 IW IC 20 WM IC 15 MC IC The Thang: Next a… THE RANCH · OCT 8, 2015 No Q..........You do it 8 PAX As the PAX gathered we all waited for the Q. Site Q McGruff, who was posting even with an injury, had already asked YHC to take the Q five minutes prior should World Wide Leader not show. It became apparent that he was… THE RANCH · OCT 1, 2015 Dose of Colombia via the Deuce 15 PAX Driving up to the AO at 0500 with a half a dozen vehicles in the parking lot suggested that the PAX were buzzing this remarkably dry morning relative to the last 2 weeks. Since Chicken Hawk doesn't bring enough pain… THE RANCH · SEP 24, 2015 Track and Field in the Gloom Q: gears · 16 PAX It has been months since YHC has been out to the Ranch and I couldn't resist the siren song of the full track for a Track and Field inspired workout. No FNGs, so a light disclaimer was disclaimed and we took off. The… THE RANCH · SEP 10, 2015 3rd Option as Q..... 7 PAX YHC was not on the original schedule to Q the Ranch today. Originally it was Senator Tressel, who had to reschedule due to the BRR. Then it was Longshanks, who was out on IR. So the opportunity was mine and as always… THE RANCH · SEP 3, 2015 This morning was more about 3<sup>rd</sup> F than 1 PAX THE RANCH · AUG 27, 2015 Circle of Fiyah 9 PAX Great to be back at the Ranch. Last Q/Post was some time in the spring. We had a dirty dozen post for an intestinal fortitude gut check. It was a little #FridayNightLights or #VarsityBlues with cars shining their… THE RANCH · AUG 13, 2015 <span style="color: #444444;font-family: 'Helvetic Q: Bryan Grainger F3Lugnut · 6 PAX THE RANCH · JUL 23, 2015 What would my 2.0s do if they could post at The Ranch 11 PAX 17 men converged on the Ranch for another workout on a perfect morning at one of our favorite AO's. Warm up: - SSH X26 - Windmills X15 - Merkin X15 – touch your chest to the pavement, come up an inch….hold (NO CHEATING)… THE RANCH · JUL 9, 2015 4 Corner Burpee Laps at the Ranch Q: longshanks · 8 PAX 12 of The Fort's finest men avoided the fartsack this morning and descended upon The Ranch for Four corners of Burpees and the People's Donkey Balls. The Shovel Flag was planted and the disclaimer was mentioned. Off we… THE RANCH · JUN 25, 2015 Unconventional Rodeo at the Ranch 7 PAX 9 Men enjoyed a relatively cool and breezy morning at the Ranch. Just enough Breeze to clear the air (Cable Guy). Welcome to Real Estate tycoon FNG Montelongo! The message for today was simple, get out in the world… THE RANCH · JUN 11, 2015 Cowboy Time 5 PAX Seven brave souls moseyed around the Ranch for the summer water hole season beatdown The Thang: Mosey to soccer field butt kickers, high knees, karaoke, other side, side shuffle, other side 50% sprint, 75% sprint, 100%… THE RANCH · MAY 7, 2015 "Because ours goes to 11" - The Ranch and a Spinal Tap lesson on PAIN! 8 PAX 11 Men rode in on their steel horses with the intention of breaking a sweat and building some endurance. What they got was a lesson from the School of Pain. The Thang: Mosey down trail to baseball field, COP Peter… THE RANCH · APR 23, 2015 Happy Burpee Beatdown - Dark Helmet's 40th Q: longshanks · 11 PAX 16 of The Fort's Finest (Mustangs and Clydesdales) descended on the Ranch to wish Dark Helmet a Happy 40th Birthday. Little did they know that the word Birthday would be replaced by Burpee. The Thang Warmup lap around… THE RANCH · APR 16, 2015 The Ball Game was rained out, went to the Bullpen and the Beat Down continued.... Q: Bryan Grainger F3Lugnut · 11 PAX 15 of The Fort's finest showed up this morning as we explored nearly the whole Ranch campus on a misty morning. This AO is huge. THE THANG Quick Indian Run to the cul-de-sac by the baseball field. COP – All IC, SSH 20… THE RANCH · APR 9, 2015 Choosing Not To Cheat - Ranch Style 15 PAX Opened with a brief discussion of book entitled "Choosing Not To Cheat" that I recently read. The book discusses in life there are plenty of opportunities to cheat whether it is at work, at home or even at F3… THE RANCH · APR 2, 2015 Agony at The Ranch 9 PAX 15 brave men posted at The Ranch this morning for a solid dose of fellowship and agony. The PAX started off with a mosey from the parking lot to the traffic light on Springfield Parkway and back, then circled up for… THE RANCH · MAR 26, 2015 Release of the Mustangs 10 PAX 16 Mustangs embarked on a wild journey around the Ranch. Mosey around the campus Circle up Windmill x20 Merkinsx20 Cherry Pickers x20 Mosey to back lot CU IWx20 Mountain Climbers x20 Mosey to Playground Swing Derkinsx20… THE RANCH · MAR 19, 2015 A little game of WWL says 10 PAX 16 PAX took advantage of a perfect gloom to sharpen one another. The Thang: Warm up lap around complex, sounded like the first tour of the entire perimeter in a long time, end at soccer field out front. Line up at the… THE RANCH · MAR 5, 2015 Fun on the Field 8 PAX The shovel flag was planted and 10 cowboys took off for another Thursday morning at the Ranch. Here is what they did: The Thang: Short mosey around the lot and circle up in the slightly soggy field for COP SSH x 40… THE RANCH · FEB 26, 2015 Slush Slop 4 PAX From last night's news reports- I expected to see locusts posting with us at 0515. No locusts but 7 Men did post to a grand beatdown. The thang: Mosey to middle school for COP SSH, IW, Squat, Good Mornings, Merkins…