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505 backblasts mention “Twister”
DEC 17, 2020
Bodywash cleanup at Footloose
Started off with a disclaimer, then Twister headed off on a solo run to avoid the pain that was about to descend. Began with a Mosey around the parking lot stopping at corners to warm up with: 21 SSH 10 Imperial Walkers…
THE ARMORY · SEP 28, 2020
EMOM Kettle Bell Blast
15 muscle men got stronger this morning with a stupid workout by YHC. We busted out about 40 minutes of straight slinging bells, with very little rest. I mean, this is a kettle bell AO, so we did kettle bell stuff…
SEP 10, 2020
Shakin it up at Footloose
I had to follow Rebel's lead from Block Party this week to keep it interesting. The 11 PAX definitely accelerated today. A quick disclaimer and a little mosey down to the COG lot. There was lots of mumble chatter during…
SLOW BURN · JUL 3, 2020
Slow burn . . . yes really a slow burn
A great day for a slow burn and exercises with a twister. 5 present on this glorious day. toy solder twist Moroccan night clubs little baby circles inchworm - check your ego and be honest with yourself and count your…
THE BALLROOM · MAR 10, 2020
Boss Hogg Issued a Challenge at the Ballroom and the PAX did not Disappoint!!!
Boss Hogg threw out a challenge to see how many PAX would show up at the Ballroom. As usual, the PAX did not disappoint. 39 was the count. Boss Hogg arrived in his all white Q outfit. Disclaimer was given. A quick…
SLOW BURN · FEB 28, 2020
Heads Or Tails
Friar Tuck put it out on Slack that he needed a substitute Q for Slow Burn today. No one had responded so I figured i would take my 2nd Q in a 2 week span. Im starting my taper for my upcoming 50k next weekend and…
FEB 22, 2020
The Hindenburg Hop
Seven was the count for a cold crisp morning at Milkshake. There was some great fellowship this morning as we rucked/power walked around The Fort. As we reached the top parking lot near Pikes, we circled up and did a…
SLOW BURN · FEB 21, 2020
Braving the "elements" at Slowburn
By now, it's a well-traveled story about the threat of inclement weather for our Friday AM post at Slow Burn. Fortunately, 10 other men joined me as we decided to give it a go anyways. After some comments the perfect…
SLOW BURN · FEB 14, 2020
LOVE
5 PAX showed some love to YHC on valentine's morning to burn some calories prior to dinner and sweets with their M. Seriously, does anyone love Trucker? I was sad no other PAX posted to see what LOVE is all about. Mossy…
JAN 28, 2020
Sprinting in the Corral
The day started with 4 PAX for extra credit, Dark Helmet, Mainframe, Cake Boss and YHC. We did some hill repeats behind the apartment complex. We headed back to the Harris Teeter parking lot and the crowd was anxious to…
THE BALLROOM · OCT 29, 2019
Disco inferno with DJ Twister
Twister was up to getting the group awake this am with some 70s TV trivia which is good for the respect crowd but very challenging for those of us born in the late 70s...and even an 80s in there. Since YHC controlled…
OCT 19, 2019
Millstone Maximized
Wow! For the last Millstone appearance at Veteran's Park, home of the Minnow Pond, eight (8) injured or supportive PAX showed up for leisurely stroll and discussion. NOTE: Millstone moves to WEP at 6:30 AM next week. It…
OCT 12, 2019
A Morning Walk Through Town
Five men gathered at Veteran's Park and spent an hour together. Here is what they did: After the Pax were disclaimed, I took a few minutes to ask each person what their ailment was so I had an idea of what we could do…
OCT 5, 2019
VQ at the Millstone with a Guillermo 1-2-3 Routine and the Presidential Wall of NoN-sEnSe
The hype was huge, the turnout was moderate for Boss Hogg’s VQ at the Millstone. All 8 PAX in attendance got to enjoy the first day of cooler temperatures. 3 PAX went for a walk…2 with rucksacks and 1 with his arm in a…
OCT 4, 2019
Digging Deep at The Swamp
Sixteen bootcampers/ruckers arrived at The Swamp/Chupacabra to get better with their F3 brothers and share some morning pain. After delivering the disclosure to the PAX (including one FNG - Welcome “Wing Nut”!!), the…
AUG 30, 2019
Early Risers at the Swamp
When I pulled into the parking lot near Best Buy, there were several cars already parked near the AO. Based on the mumble chatter on social media, several of the PAX were getting in some early training for upcoming…
SLOW BURN · JUL 26, 2019
Speed kills at slow burn
I think we had 16 PAX at slowburn at least that's what Twister said in the video although I only counted 13. We always round up. With cooler temps and a lack of sleep it was a littler harder getting up and moving…
JUN 15, 2019
<em><strong>BIG DAY at THE YARD!!</strong></em>
BIG DAY at THE YARD!! 11 showed for THE YARD this past Saturday. 4 elected a pre-run. 3 for a 10K: White Lighting, Harry Carry and Cake Boss with one for a 5K: Twister Disclaimer was provided with the admonition that…
JUN 13, 2019
A short notice at Footloose for Twister!
A short notice at Footloose for Twister! The Warm Up - Standard Disclaimer + how to moderate!! 20 SSH, 20 LSS, 10 Merkins followed by general stretching. Mosey to whatever church is immediately south of First Baptist…
APR 12, 2019
TABATA FRIDAY
14 men kicked off their Friday morning with a good sweat at The Swamp. About 1/2 left with their rucks, and the rest of them did this: The Thang: Short mosey up and around one of the large parking lots, and stop in the…
APR 6, 2019
Building blocks which start with grains of sand
As I drove to the Yard for what was looking to be a beautiful morning, I started to think about what my message for the day would be since I didn't plan for that portion of the workout...which is very normal. I quickly…
FLIGHT PLAN · MAR 25, 2019
Breaking Patterns
What a great morning for a run. Low 50's, no wind and 20 PAX for a post P200 Monday. Up in the rotation today was the newest member of the Flight Plan plans, "Loops of Choice." They include a 2.5 mile loop that goes…
FEB 16, 2019
Saturday Feb 16: 40's
Warm UP: 10 reps each of Hilly Billy Walker and Imperial Walker. 15 SSH Workout: 40's: 40 reps of Merkins, LBC's, Flutters, Carolina Dry Docks, and Squats then run (under awning cover is necessary) to FMES doors and…
DEC 8, 2018
Fill an hour at WEP...not a problem when you're touring
Started out the morning with a pre-ruck from YHC, Wegmans and Trucker. Trucker let the way for 2 rookie-ruckers and pushed through the pain for 40 min. Mileage....no clue but likely around 2.5. After the pre-ruck, we…