backblasts
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234 backblasts
VARSITY · SEP 11, 2020
9/11 NaFo Tower Climb
Today on the 19th Anniversary of September 11th I had the privilege and honor to lead the men of The Fort in my version of the Tower Climb. We honored my friends who gave it all to make sure the citizens of NY would be…
VARSITY · SEP 4, 2020
Be Men!
1 Corinthians 16:13; Be vigilant; stand firm in the faith; BE MEN; be strong. (Shatnerized) I’m grateful for the opportunity to VQ this fine group of HIM this beautiful muggy morning at Varsity. Thanks Harry Carry for…
VARSITY · AUG 14, 2020
HIIT or Treat
Six pax came out to observe Harry Carry's 46th birthday and get a good beating via HIIT. Warmup Mosey run (with butt kickers, high knees, toy soldiers) SSH (10x I/C) Windmills (10x I/C) Imperial Walkers (12x I/C)…
VARSITY · JUL 17, 2020
Four Corners
Today we did a four corner workout on the NaFo football field. We started with a mosey around the parking lot and circled up for some SSH, Moroccan NC, Cherry pickers/tappy taps, imperial walkers and windmills. The 8…
VARSITY · JUL 3, 2020
Varsity Rocks
Six men came out to Varsity to start their Fourth of July weekend off right. Mosey Run (Toy soldiers, Butt Kickers, High Knees) Warm up: [hint for the newbies out there: it might be helpful to remember the acronym…
VARSITY · MAR 6, 2020
Elvis has left the AO
Six PAX in total arrived. Weather: 40°, damp with patchy fog (that would be a good F3 name). The count of six turned into five just before 0515 struck: Long Duck had to pull an Elvis and recuse himself to the local…
VARSITY · FEB 28, 2020
Dora Beatdown
Seven years ago today I retired from the greatest police department in the world the NYCPD and this morning I stand in the gloom with another great group of men that I had the privilege of leading in a Dora Beatdown and…
VARSITY · FEB 14, 2020
Varsity Valentine
Four PAX in total arrived. Cool but dry conditions. Warm Up Mosey run SSH (IC 10x) Windmill (IC 10x) Imperial Walker (IC 10x) Moroccan Nightclub (IC 12X) Low Slow Squats (IC10x) Mountain Climbers (IC 12X) Plank…
VARSITY · DEC 27, 2019
Best of the 2010s
Four men came out th NaFo for a beatdown. Weather was cool at 39 degrees. Warm up Mosey run, then a short nur back to the ROTC building. Exercises: SSH (IC 12x) Windmill (IC 12x) Imperial Walker (IC 12x) Moroccan…
VARSITY · DEC 13, 2019
Friday the 13th: Rain at the Varsity
Friday the 13th 7 PAX Started out undercover and did a warm-up series of running between cover at the student entrance and the bus drop off area. SSH IW Shoulder Taps HW Merkins Down Dog-->Up Dog Focus on 3S2T Speed in…
VARSITY · NOV 15, 2019
1990s HIITs
Nine in total arrived. The rain held off, but conditions were still slick. Warm Up Mosey run SSH (IC 10x) Windmill (IC 10x) Imperial Walker (IC 10x) Low Slow Squats (IC10x) Headed towards the benches area under the…
VARSITY · SEP 13, 2019
A Slow and Steady Howler on Friday the 13th.
Can you believe after all of my time at NaFo, I’ve never been on Q at Varsity? What?! Thankfully, Harry Carry noticed a gap in my portfolio and decided that needed to be filled. This week has been rough... and when I…
VARSITY · SEP 6, 2019
3 X 12 at Varsity
Eight men in total posted at Varsity for a Tabata routine workout on a somewhat breezy morning. Started with six pax and then an additional two Iron Pax gents joined in about 20 mins into the workout. Warm Up Mosey run…
VARSITY · AUG 16, 2019
Four Corners
Today at Varsity we had nine men venture out for what I hope was a good beatdown. Warm Up consisted of a short Mosey around the NAFO parking lot, SSH, Windmills, Morroccan Night clubs and Cherry Pickers. Then we…
VARSITY · AUG 9, 2019
HIIT with Led
Six men arrived at NAFO to get the Led out on a pleasant, cool morning. Warm Up Mosey run SSH (IC 10x) Windmill (IC 10x) Imperial Walker (IC 10x) Low Slow Squats (IC10x) Merkins (IC 10X) Peter Parker (IC 10x) Plank…
VARSITY · JUL 26, 2019
So...you want to do pyramids and running. We can do that
16 gathered for a quick disclaimer on the beautiful Friday morning, and even more beautiful new pavement. We took off for a quick mosey and circled up for some warm-up which consisted of: SSH, slow windmill, superman…
VARSITY · JUL 19, 2019
Varsity: Keeping up the pace
I have to be honest.....I'm so late with this back blast all I remember is I could not straighten my arm for 4 days. The pullups and curls with the cinder blocks killed me.....lol 5 of us came to The Varsity for some…
VARSITY · JUN 14, 2019
Dance Party at Varsity
Nine men came out to the party. Weather was perfect. Warm up Mosey Run Circle up and do: SSH (IC 12x) Windmill (IC 12x) Imperial Walker (IC 12x) Moroccan Nightclub (IC 12x) Low Slow Squats (IC12x) Merkin (IC 12x) Peter…
VARSITY · APR 26, 2019
Birthday Build A Burpee
At 1910 (7:10pm) on 26 April 1982 YHC entered the world. Its been 37 years since then, I've learned a lot, most of it the hard way. I hoped to share a little of the knowledge I've accumulated from my short time here on…
VARSITY · APR 19, 2019
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VARSITY · APR 12, 2019
The AKA crew Live in Concert
We’ve been blessed with some great weather this week and this morning was perfect. Disclaimer given Warm up Mosey Run around the parking lot Circle up and do: SSH (IC 12x) Windmill (IC 12x) Imperial Walker (IC 12x)…
VARSITY · APR 5, 2019
8 at Varsity - Staying Dry
Why does it always have to rain on Fridays? No worries, the Badger Den has plenty of covered space. We started off with an Indian Run around the parking lot and then another lap while we took turns carrying the…
VARSITY · MAR 29, 2019
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VARSITY · FEB 22, 2019
If it was sunny and 70 it would be called JV
Trying to keep some momentum on this Gloomy Friday, so I'll knock out the backblast the same way 7 diligent men knocked out everything I threw at them this morning. The Thang The rain stopped long enough for the 15…