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THE BALLROOM · FEB 12, 2019
FACT: The human body will not melt in the rain
9 strong at The Ballroom, a place that typical brings crowds in the 20's. I can't explain the low numbers, I love my BCs. I can only assume it was one of 3 things: 1. Hatred for the Copa Cabana 2. Rain 3. Blame it on…
THE ARMORY · FEB 11, 2019
The Armory - Viking Metal is always better in the rain
YHC arrived and wanted to do some sidewalk chalk writing but the rain threw a wrench in that plan so had to use the phone as my weinke while also playing the traditional Viking Metal for kettle-bell workout. After 1 1/2…
FEB 11, 2019
Getting over a case of the Mondays real quick
Clearly underestimated the setup time and came in hot to the Chic Filet parking lot at 5:14a. Was super stoked to see our boy DaVinici in the gloom ready to put in some work after being on IR for the last 2 months…
FEB 8, 2019
4 Cones and a Teabag
10 Pax today including Chop Block, who rolled in 20 minutes late. Better late than never I suppose. I gave a somewhat sarcastic disclaimer and then made everyone do 5 fingertip merkins because Two Ferns gave me the…
SLOW BURN · FEB 8, 2019
SlowBurn - Wegman's Send off to Chimbote
Today at SlowBurn it was about Wegmans and his choice to say YES to a calling to serve. He heard this calling and it spoke to his heart and he accepted the opportunity to be vulnerable, uncomfortable and go into the…
FEB 6, 2019
What's The Plan?
We had 11 strong for a beat down at the Abyss. The pax was unsure if I knew what the plan was until we approached the workout written in chalk......then they knew. The Thang: Mosey in the parking lot with a sudden turn…
BLOCK PARTY · FEB 5, 2019
"Brick" Walls of Terror at Block Party
8 at Block Party for a balmy morning with some lively mumble chatter. Message: Read the monthly theme to engage in the discussion. https://discoverhim.wordpress.com/2019/01/21/living-feb-19/ Stretch Warm up - Mosey to…
FEB 5, 2019
Golden Corral Corrals 3 FNG's
From a last minute Q request from ______, Lutefisk grabbed 3 FNG's from his neighborhood. You should try it... I posted the Men's Health link and left an open invite and got three suckers to join us. The disclaimer was…
FEB 4, 2019
Omaha
I had our 1st F Q Royale lined up for the Q this morning, but got the word late the night before that he wouldn't be able to Q dueto a family emergency. Life happens, but we're all brothers here and this was a perfect…
FEB 1, 2019
Lost in translation
6 pax came out for the swamp plus 9 for Chupacabra and running. After pax were exhaustively disclaimed, we mosied around the parking lot for COP COP- the usual: SSH, MNC, IW, LSS, merkins, Peter parkers The thang (see…
JAN 31, 2019
Keeping it moving at FMHS
No FNG’s but made sure to deliver a Disclaimer on this brisk 23-degree morning. The crowd was a little light this morning, but strong. Warm-up SSH x50- for Trucker Quick stretch Mosey- HS Lot- Toy Soldiers in between…
RING OF FIRE · JAN 30, 2019
2019 Q1 PFT - The Coop
YHC decided that 2019 needed to have an old tradition re-instituted, the Quarterly Physical Fitness Test. So, Wegmans has given me the last Wednesday of every 3rd month to test and track the progress of the Pax. The…
JAN 29, 2019
Get "Tiny Tim Home"
7 Pax came out to Cannonball this morning. It is such an awesome feeling when you see recent FNG's pull into the parking lot. Thanks to Royale, Homebrew and Flux we had extra Kettlebells to share. After a detailed…
JAN 29, 2019
3 Men and a Baby
Four men (three respects and one 'no respect') joined together on a fine SC morning to get their daily feast at the Golden Corral. Here is what they did: The Thang: Mosey out of the HT shopping center to the new…
JAN 28, 2019
Rosetta Stones
8 pax came out to Crows Nest for something new I've been wanting to try. After a comprehensive disclaimer, we mosied over to the rock pile for a warm up. COP - usual... SSH, IW, MNC, Sun Gods, Squats, Peter Parkers SSH…
JAN 28, 2019
Lazy Q-san
7 pax came out to be Abyss for a chilly Q. After pax were thoroughly disclaimed, we mosied around the parking lot and over to the track for COP. COP- usual: SSH, IW, MNC, LSS, windmills, Peter Parkers The thang:. No…
THE ARMORY · JAN 28, 2019
The Armory: Envelope Notes
A lucky 13 PAX gathered in the not too cold late-January gloom for this rendition of The Armory. Set the disclaimer into motion and the PAX soon followed moseying over to the far side of the church parking lot. Warm Up…
JAN 25, 2019
22 at The Swamp on this cool January morning
22 at The Swamp on this cool January morning We got a break from rain to come out and enjoy a good end to the week We had 3 groups, Runners, Ruckers and Bootcampers Those who chose the bootcamp route got YHC as Q Was…
JAN 23, 2019
Pantheon - A little bit of everything
6 Pax braved a possible deluge of 40% chance of rain. YHC was duped to take the Q by an unnamed #HIM that was on a mission to get YHC to post this week. Mission was successful. YHC took the bait, set the alarm and made…
VARSITY · JAN 18, 2019
Sally vs. Roxanne
Nine men braved the gloom to settle the question of which challenge is better: Sally or Roxanne. Began with a warm up: Short mosey run Pull ups (5 oyo) SSH (IC 12x) Moroccan Nightclub (IC 12x) Windmill (IC 12x) Peter…
JAN 17, 2019
Round and Round
Lightning Backblast - Scant disclaimer - 1-mile Warmup jog at SirTopham's conversation pace (8:05 🤮 ) - COP Stretch exercises (SSH, Windmills, Imperial Walkers, Cherry Pickers) - The Thang - 400m run, 400m recovery pace…
JAN 17, 2019
Buffet at the Poopdeck
5 Pax came out to a cold day in the gloom. I decided to bring a Golden Corral classic to the Poopdeck. COP The usual assortment of SSH to warm up, Imperial Walkers, Moroccan Night Clubs, Windmills, Squats, Peter…
THE RANCH · JAN 17, 2019
Oh that smell!
It was great to see so many PAX pulling into the Ranch on a cold morning. Even Dark Helmet arrived earlier than normal, he beat Bonsai, Fire Marshall Bill and Fratboy! T-Claps to my good ol' pal Champagne for coming…
BLOCK PARTY · JAN 15, 2019
Heavy Hors D'oeuvres at Block Party
Today, we enjoyed a variable palate of play sand, peat gravel, and dirt. Luckily it rained around 0400, making it not “too dry” of an offering. I rolled up around 0445 to check site conditions, and had my back up plan…