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BUSHWOOD · FEB 24, 2021
Bushwood Board of Bother
https://youtu.be/F6GT4PJDgbI Six men joined YHC for a “Bushwood Board of Bother” on this cool Wednesday morning. Here’s what we did: The Thang - Short Mosey - 10 SSHs (IC) - 10 Imperial Walkers (IC) - 10 Windmills (IC)…
BLOCK PARTY · FEB 23, 2021
Finding Cindy
The cars really poured in this morning.... 25 PAX Present Changed my plans a bit....Modify as necessary, right? Warm-up SSH in cadence....had to part the waters for River Rat's arrival Burpees in cadence. I think we hit…
FEB 19, 2021
Even an IR Guy can Q
While on recovery I have found ways to still participate and push my brothers. I brought a Deck of Pain to The Hive. Each Suit was a part of the body (Shoulders, Arms, Legs, Core). Odds was one exercise for that part…
FEB 16, 2021
21s in the gloom
YHC has only been to the bubble once before, and that was a 0515 pre-ruck in early December 2020. Any Q with Sugar Daddy and the ability to breath is an opportunity for some good mumblechatter. The guy is always…
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…
FEB 9, 2021
Breaking the Tie
YHC was invited by the Site Q, Sugar Daddy, to Q the Bubble today and was honored for the opportunity. For those who don't know or have forgotten, the Bubble is a result of the COVID lockdown coupled with the need for…
BLOCK PARTY · FEB 9, 2021
Uncomfortable
7 PAX for the Gears Edition of Tune Up Tuesdays at Block Party. We kept it nice and simple, but simple doesn't mean easy. The Thang: No warm up, STL style. Launched down White, around Kanawah, and down Massey at a sub-8…
FEB 9, 2021
Take that, treats!
IIRC, the last and only time YHC has Qed at Golden Corral was partnering with Slapshot over a year ago, so when Lutefisk said there was an opening, it was time to step up. I had quite a few devious plans built up for…
FEB 8, 2021
WWII Murph
Audie L Murphy First Lieutenant, US Army Major, Texas Army National Guard Audie Leon Murphy (20 June 1925 – 28 May 1971) was an American soldier, actor, songwriter, and rancher. He was one of the most decorated American…
FEB 5, 2021
Double Trouble At The Hive
It was a dark and rainy morning... but that didn't stop six Pax from getting up and after it at The Hive. This workout is called Double Trouble and was named that before we lost our Metro brother of the same name, but…
VARSITY · FEB 5, 2021
HIIT Jams
Seven pax came out to the Varisty sing-along workout. Weather was rainy at 41°. Disclaimer given, noted that singing along was mandatory. Warm Up Mosey ‘laps’ SSH (IC 10x) Windmill (IC 10x) Imperial Walker (IC 10x) Low…
FEB 3, 2021
Pantheon Pain
38 Special asked for a substiq and YHC answered the call After a proper disclaimer, went into immediate COP then ran a mile to TC Baptist parking lot for vacuum cleaners until fail (flapjack for partner to do the same)…
SNAKE PIT · FEB 3, 2021
"Just the Facts, Ma'am."
YHC picked up the Q yesterday from 3D after a message was shot across Slack. With little prep time I went into the annals of prior weinkes and pulled out a subtle burner. Four showed up with their bells and we headed to…
RING OF FIRE · FEB 3, 2021
Ring of Fire honors fallen heros
YHC got the call to Q the newly renamed AO Ring of Fire in honor of our fallen F3 brother Cash. NAFO has become the home where we honor a lot of our hero's who have fallen to protect our families and nation. It is also…
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…
FEB 1, 2021
NO OYO at Quagmire
YHC took the last min Q with the normally scheduled programming interrupted by a last min Mannmon trip out of state. I had a shorty out of bed scenario at the home base so I was coming in hot to StartEx and was very…
JAN 27, 2021
Doracide at the Abyss
Gave the disclaimer then started with a much needed warm up. 3 sets of Downward dog and honey mooner 10 SSH 10 Moroccan night clubs 10 Low slow squats After the warm up, led the group in a partial mosey around school…
JAN 26, 2021
Meat and Potatoes
YHC had the privilege to have the last Q of Fire Ant before the AO moves and is rebranded as “Currahee.” Plenty of good memories at FA, but Currahee will not disappoint with the new 0500 start time. Wegmans and YHC took…
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…
JAN 21, 2021
Things Happen When They Are Supposed To Happen
Today was my last Q before I donate a kidney to a friend on Monday (1/25). The workout was designed to highlight some of the lessons I've learned throughout this process and I hope to impart on the 10 PAX that showed up…
JAN 20, 2021
DRP @ The JOC
Two showed for the main event this morning, which led to great conversation between River Rat and YHC. Disclaimer was disclaimed and we went to work. Warm Up Mosey to "crit track" around the grounds. Stop at each arrow…
JAN 19, 2021
The Bubble'
We ran around and did some bodyweight exercises. May have stopped at every American Flag for a burpee at one point. Also Bear Crawled a long way across limited greenspace. Made it to the urgent care and back. There may…
BLOCK PARTY · JAN 19, 2021
Block Party Beatdown
YHC took the opportunity to celebrate MLK Day by spending some quality time with the M yesterday. During that time, we made our way down to WEP to get an update on the progress of construction of our new amphitheater…
JAN 15, 2021
Last min Charge at Chupercabra
YHC was feeling saucy so I took up the challenge to Q the ruck workout only because it was going to be Lutefisks virgin ruck experience. I usually can't post to Rivergate on Fridays because I have a journey meeting that…