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APR 23, 2021
Mini-training day
(For the record since it's been a while since I've posted a backblast, I actually wrote this the morning after the workout and sadly it took me another fully week and then a couple days to copy and paste it...at least…
CURRAHEE · APR 20, 2021
One mile "Casualty" carrying
Last week of heavy training before Dirty Myrtle and I have 3 Q's lined up back to back starting with this one. 7 Pax showed up for some Tinsel Utensils WOD; two multi-position ladders were used as stretchers with two…
APR 16, 2021
A Heavy Mettle Field Day
Been a while since I've done one of these. Bear Grylls asked me to Q Mettle Forger earlier in the week. I've been in my comfy cocoon for quite some time, so I figured it is about time to get out of my rut. I greatly…
APR 14, 2021
Running Deck of Cards
Grassy Knoll has been posting within the Fort for quite a while and hitting Laces In and Alcatraz often. When he asked if I would Q Abyss, I was like when and where is it? Wednesday's are normal a rest day and it's all…
BUSHWOOD · APR 14, 2021
Bushwood 4.14.2021
L Train and YHC were the only two boot campers not in awe of the celebrity of CSPAN, who was on Q at Snake Pit. Fair. Run long ways around the school and to the base of the main entrance hill. Stopping at random…
CURRAHEE · APR 13, 2021
Sandbags and a few tests at Currahee
Currahee (April 13, 2021) The term Currahee, as suggested by Site Q, Divac, references a Cherokee word meaning “Stand alone together.” This is the motto of the 506th Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division made…
APR 12, 2021
Introducing Q-Source at Quagmire
YHC took the reins at Quagmire for a science experiment after listening to the roundtable podcast last week with Short Circuit and Stinger talking Q-Source. I really enjoyed the substantive portion of the 43 feet where…
APR 9, 2021
As always, I'm delighted to be the substi-Q for pr
As always, I'm delighted to be the substi-Q for pretty much any AO, and when Pothole reached out, and I needed the extra kick in the pants to post on a Friday (it's been getting difficult to drag my arse outta the FS)…
APR 9, 2021
Chupacabra 4.9.2021
Catch up BB 4/5. YHC was all alone until 0514 when Divac rolled up with this Brother-in-law, Blockhead. I was ready to mail it in until then... fortunately they kept me accountable. We worked through a painfully time…
THE BALLROOM · APR 6, 2021
Ballroom abs
YHC had the honor of leading some #HIM's through a WO that allowed the PAX the ability to dial up or down their intensity. It's important to recognize PAX levels of intensity when Q'ing so that you can ensure each PAX…
APR 1, 2021
April Fools Convergence
11 PAX chose to get better with YHC has YHC was trying to deflect rumors of not only pull-ups but a visit from Minnow Pond. We went on a mossy around FMHS stopping twice for some COP consisting of a high number of…
RING OF FIRE · MAR 31, 2021
Impromptu
10 PAX @ 0515, but no Q Kaiser tapped me to run point until B.O.B. arrived Warmup circle near parking area to make sure BOB wasnt' searching for us when (if?) he arrived. Did some warmup stuff -SSH -MC -Shoulder Tap…
CURRAHEE · MAR 30, 2021
Currahee 3.30.2021
Catch Up Backblast 2/5 Buy In 5 Count Sandbag GTSS 5 Count Sandbag Clusters (Clean & Thrust) 5 Count BAD w/Sandbag 5 Count Sandbag Get Up Coupon Ruck w/heavy sand bags and water jugs around the school. 2 TIMES 25-yard…
THE ARMORY · MAR 29, 2021
Ring Around the Rosey
10 pax showed up at The Armory this amazing Monday morning to start the week off right. I am certainly happy that I was finally able to come out and enjoy the gloom with my brothers for the first time since January due…
SLOW BURN · MAR 26, 2021
Lots of Words of Wisdom
Six men showed up on this stormy morning. The workout was in doubt with a number of lightning strikes in the distance, but as we approached the launch time, the storm dissipated. We began with a short jog around the…
MAR 25, 2021
Primed at Minnow Pond
Minnow Pond.... Prime numbers today: 2 burpees, 3 bombjacks, 5 merkins, 7 squats, 11 wildcard reps every time we stopped. We stopped around 11 times? Total of 3.5 miles. NMM: Luke 5:31 (both prime numbers) Jesus…
COLOSSEUM · MAR 16, 2021
Miles under cover
8 said no to the fartsack and chose the DRP at Colosseum. YHC was conflicted over whether or not to keep the PAX under cover or not, so naturally we chose both. Here's what happened: PAX were disclaimed, a mosey to the…
VARSITY · MAR 12, 2021
Foosball @ Varsity - It's more than a workout
YHC was informed this was a HIIT AO, did some Googling night before, and drafted up a weinke that I believe would meet the requirement. Hard to avoid a football field or pull up bars, so decided to say yes to both…
SLOW BURN · MAR 12, 2021
Blessings
YHC was honored to be granted the Q Spot for Slow Burn on the mildest morning of the week. The rising temperatures likely led to increased turnouts throughout the week so as YHC sidewalk chalked the finishing touches on…
THE ARMORY · MAR 8, 2021
9 Lovers of Triceps
Where are all of the BB's for The Armory? C'mon boys! Warm-up of a mosey and some SSHs. The Thang was ascending reps along the parking spots of Forest Hill Church. Line 1 = 1 Rep; Line 2 = 2 Reps...14 lines = 105 reps…
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…
MAR 5, 2021
Non Yeti miles
When Pothole was reaching out for a substi-Q, YHC couldn't resist. I really like the Swamp as an AO. It's flat-ish, there's a lot of scenery, and any security guards watching CCTV get some entertainment. When I arrived…
MAR 4, 2021
Repeat, Repeat, Repeat
11 guys got after it this morning. We promptly headed to Hardee's for some straightforward instructions, burpees, run, merkins after the pledge. Block suicides were the name of the game. 5 burpees at Hardee's (each…
FEB 25, 2021
Mini-Pond
Today we decided to choose our own adventure at Footloose. Because the men chose the harder thing, it evolved into Mini-Pond. The Thang: Very simple: You have two loop options and two exercise options. One loop is…