backblasts
Every workout’s write-up, newest first — straight from the Q’s backblast.
333 backblasts mention “Jekyll”
COLOSSEUM · MAY 10, 2016
What Goes Up Surely Comes Down
Apparently there is an old riddle that asks "What goes up but doesn't come down?" Some may know the answer but I'll get to that later. For our case at the Colosseum this week, the exercise count went up and never looked…
MAY 5, 2016
PRE BLAST: Laces Out 5/5/16 "The Tripod"
Ok #F3RunClub and #BRR PAX We could run to Hardees and back or.... From Launch: Take off down Calhoun, Left on Jackson, Left on Harris. At intersection of Harris and Yorktown, Plank it up and wait for #6. The Thang…
THE BALLROOM · APR 19, 2016
18 Years and A Ring
This backblast might be "better late than never", but just barely. My apologies to the pax for being so tardy. YHC got to the AO early to set up some cones for the main part of the workout, down in the parking lot at…
ALCATRAZ · MAR 26, 2016
Remember that one time...?
When we worked out? At Alcatraz? Like a week ago? Yeah... I'm just now writing the BackBlast... So sue me... It was a beautiful morning and our numbers were strong (twitter marketing gets them every time), so 16 men…
MAR 5, 2016
11 for Pain at Reservation
Had a great time in the land of the clay. 11 men posted, 6 of which were hungry enough for extra credit OCR work Welcomed the faithful- disclaimed and off we went Pearls on a String: Seal jack, SSH, Merkins, Squats 7s…
THE RANCH · FEB 4, 2016
Bored of Pain?
YHC thought of bringing a little surprise to the Ranch this week. So I consulted my brother Jekyll and collected all the ingredients for what would be a fine beatdown this gloomy Thursday. As the Pax rolled in we…
ALCATRAZ · JAN 23, 2016
Alcatraz Never Closes
The whole city was shut down and Tweets were flying in about closed AOs. But 4 Men know the feeling called "Fartsacker’s Guilt", so they made a decision to post against wise judgement. But honestly, we’re men so our…
COLOSSEUM · JAN 19, 2016
Colloseum beatdown
The headlights rolled in and 20 hearty men got ready for the frozen #gloom. The Thang: Mosey to road that leads to back entrance. 10 Street lights, 1/2 mile one way. Uphill #drillbits. Run back. Don't stop till done or…
JAN 18, 2016
Back to Basics
Didnt much advertise that it was my Quagmire #VQ, but nonetheless a dirty dozen, including an FNG that qualfies as triple-hate material, posted for a classic beatdown on the holiday celebrating the work of Dr. Martin…
JAN 12, 2016
Jacob's Ladderin
Chilly morning where 7 men answered the call, post Clemson national title game. The Thang: True Jacobs Ladder (7 reps) at the hill until the bell. add 1/4 mile lap between rounds - Merkins, squats - CDD, Bombjacks …
JAN 5, 2016
The Premier of Golden Corral 2016
Fourteen men said, '25 degrees is warm enough', and posted at your neighborhood Harris Teeter for the first Golden Corral of 2016. Here is what they did: The Thang Easy jog around the parking lot and past the new…
DEC 22, 2015
Why did you come?
9 pax gathered in the gloom. Moderate cold and pouring rain that would make Noah proud. I asked the question "why did you come today?" Answers: "The right thing to do", "keep a commitment", "for you(my brothers)". Aye…
DEC 8, 2015
Stronghold at The Fort
16 of Fort Mill's finest and 1 FNG who will call F3 Atlanta home escaped the Fart Sack for a FORT tour. It was a fullbody beatdown: MacGuyver opened the workout with lap around the AO and a strong COP warm up. The…
OCT 27, 2015
Q-less Golden Corral
8 pax gathered in a misty fall #gloom- perfect weather for a buffet o' pain at the Golden Corral. With no Q in sight Jekyll takes the conch first but soon followed by the likes of LEGOLAND, Cornhole and 8 minutes of…
OCT 20, 2015
Golden Corral is my kind of cooking...
This morning was my first time attending Golden Corral, I know to some PAX that this seems like an old AO (shiny new things down the street –props to Jekyll on the #cyberbulling) so Senator and I gave a brief history…
OCT 7, 2015
Triple Nickel
Replace "have to: for "get to". These are the words that began our work out. Stemming from the gratitude I feel for our brotherhood and those that have offered support in the flood affected areas. Its a constant…
RING OF FIRE · SEP 30, 2015
New Cover Artist for Johnny Cash
This morning at The Coop, YHC led an "upgraded" rerun of the workout from The Yard this past weekend. The Ring of Fire exercises seemed like so much fun, why not do it again, but without the "moderate" intensity? The 9…
SEP 26, 2015
Official Launch of The Yard
I'm sure many pax are thankful to hear that The Yard has finally launched...not necessarily because it will be their favorite AO, but likely because this they are sick of YHC forever tweeting and talking about it at…
THE RANCH · AUG 27, 2015
Circle of Fiyah
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…
AUG 8, 2015
Gonna do what with the blocks?
Pleasantries and #howdoyoudos abound. Surprise cameo and acknowledgment of the Nantan. Something muttered about South Carolina and lack of sleeves. Disclaimer: (cinderblock concussion discussion) and off we went. Quick…
AUG 6, 2015
Board of Pain - Week 1
This morning 13 of Rock Hill's finest attacked the Board of Pain. Special thanks to Jekyll for sharing the pain with the boys across the river. There was no warm up, just jumped right in to 100 burpees. Excellent work…
JUL 30, 2015
Final day for Board of Pain
The final summer installment of the Board of Pain for the men of the Fort. There is rumor it has migrated south to #TheRock. Glad to have that trainwreck out of my hands! Triple claps to Co- Pay as the only Pax to post…
THE BALLROOM · JUL 21, 2015
Return of the Murph
12 Men posted to The Ballroom this morning to put in some serious work. YHC alluded to what was coming the night before on the Twitter Machine and was curious to see who would show. 5 of us put in 3+ miles prior to the…
JUL 9, 2015
Board of Pain July 2015 Week 1
15 men made it out to the 2nd annual Board of Pain. This MOFO delivered. What can I say- I'm sore. Mission accomplished. Come out next week. Same bat time, same bat channel. Can you do better? Who will get the VT?? If…