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709 backblasts mention “Barry Manilow”
CLYDESDALES · AUG 10, 2022
Like a Flock of Seagulls ...
We ran. Most ran past Hardee's, some ran to Hardee's. Some ran all the way to Summersby & Unity. One pre-ran the run. 17 out, 17 back. Note to Olaf ... the trees need trimming between launch and The Peach Stand. Looks…
THE ARMORY · AUG 1, 2022
Dust in the Wind? No!
WARMUP: SSH, Mtn climber, Peter Parker, Parker peter THE THANG: Triple Bs day -- bells, bricks and blocks Bells: 10 Swings (round 1) 10 Goblet squat (round 1) 10 Lawn mower pull each side (round 2) 20 Tricep extension…
THE YARD · JUL 16, 2022
Tour of the Yard
If you saw the video, Bowzer is your guy if you need a face/voice for video intro. After committing to a pre-run, I was then a fill in Q, my tail was dragging. Dynamic warm up, back and forth across the lot, a couple…
JUN 23, 2022
Wannabe board of pain and a hill
WARMUP: dynamic warm up in the Church of God lot 1/2 high knees, jog it out, 1/2 butt kickers back, jog it out 10x shoulder taps, imperial walker, flutter karaoke 1/2 and turn the other way 1/2 back with a shuffle same…
THE YARD · JUN 18, 2022
The Encore … again
6 years ago, I Q’ed The Yard the morning after an Iron Maiden show. I pulled that Weinke out, then forgot it at home. Still can close … WARMUP: mosey to the lot near the football field for some dynamic warm up back and…
JUN 17, 2021
Some light running and form
It's been a while since YHC has gone all the way to Footloose, so how could I say no to the early morning drive east of the Peach Stand? The car said it was 60º F, and I couldn't have asked for a better morning for…
FEB 11, 2021
average age 50.9 yrs, Kevin Bacon would be proud
The elder statesman ran around today at Footloose The old guys were on hand for a Manilow mall walk 10 seasoned veterans took to the streets and parking lots at Footloose for a Barry Manilow beatdown! No last minute…
OCT 15, 2020
The Train Arrived Early......therefore PAX we're fashionably late
7 PAX gathered (eventually) to take the DRP in the gloom. It was foggy and a bit humid. PAX gathered at the shovel flag thanks to the work of Shatner (HIM). At 0515, Anchorman and Barry Manilow promptly moseyed off for…
SLOW BURN · DEC 27, 2019
Litter Bugs and 4 Corners
Birthday Q with a good crowd. Humbled. Mosey to the big lot by Empire, the plan was to do some dynamic warm-up, unfortunately, one large vehicle kept me from setting up the majority of the morning here. Little did we…
DEC 5, 2019
Bass chasing minnows
11 PAX were challenged with the mission to avoid being caught by the bass. Pretty much accomplished by all who attended. A special shout out to a couple of first posters to the pond Barry Manilow and Anchorman. Nice…
NOV 14, 2019
Footloose in Fort Mill
Five men met in downtown Ft. Mill for a boot camp workout on a brisk South Carolina morning. Here is what they did: Warm up with some walking stretches: knee to chest, ankle to waist, lunge twists, toy soldiers, and arm…
SEP 5, 2019
Iran is a country, I ran is a song from A Flock of Seagulls
20 at Footloose as we enter the Crabcakes site Q era. No FNGs, but a number of first timers for a Barry Manilow Q, I'm sorry for that. The Thang: Mosey to the big lot down the hill between the churches (you know) high…
SLOW BURN · JUL 19, 2019
Donkeys, Monkeys and Scorpions
15 fit dudes and on the other end of the spectrum ... YHC on Q This will hurt me more than it hurts you ... Mosey and circle up Imperial Walker x 15 IC LBC x 15 IC Side SH x 15 IC Shoulder Taps x 15 IC HB Walker x 15 IC…
SLOW BURN · MAY 31, 2019
Like a Tapas Restaurant ?
Long Shanks and Spud did not even break a sweat, and I was spent. Appearances by Jonah Hill and Matt Foley ... and so it goes ... Mosey to Empire Pizza parking lot Dynamic warm-up back and forth across the lot ... butt…
BLOCK PARTY · MAY 14, 2019
49 is not the new 32
So a bunch of 30 something fit guys show up to a Barry Manilow workout ... I'm sure there is a punch line somewhere ... 10 at The Fort for my best effort, both physically and mentally. The Thang: Mosey to the wall…
APR 26, 2019
A cat, a cow and a 7 minute mile
Things Funhouse and Fishsticks did Friday morning. We began with a 20 minute broga warm-up with a solid lead from Basso .... errrrr .... Sasquatch. The other thang: I trot along the avenue I never thought I'd meet a…
RING OF FIRE · APR 24, 2019
Q2 2019 PFT @ The Coop!
2019 quarterly PFT at the Coop was on schedule for day 21 of Ass Kickin' April! 17 PAX came out to see progress that has been made since Q1 of 2019. We had 8 repeats and 9 new comers. The Thang Warm up - Lap, COP with…
SLOW BURN · JAN 11, 2019
Slowly we Burn
11 plus 2 runners at Slowburn. A bit light eh? Too cold? or you just too fit already? Whatever, you only get me every so often .... if you weren't there, you missed it. Welcome, Intro, Disclaimer, Mosey Warm up; 15x OH…
JAN 10, 2019
Always Play the Hits at Footloose
18 at Footloose on a cool morning. Welcome, intro, disclaimer, lets go Mosey down the hill to the lot across from FM Church of God Dynamic warm up back and forth across the lot, exercise 1/2 way, jog it out to the other…
SLOW BURN · AUG 24, 2018
The Encore at Slowburn
What is the Al Girdle reference? Maybe I heard it wrong, my hearing is a bit sketch (metal shows). I googled the heck out of it, and crickets ... someone help a brother out next time I see you. Lets get to it, 2 days, 2…
AUG 23, 2018
Footloose, Dog Petters and Gilmore
A nice cool morning at Footloose ... and we launch ... then a wave of cars ... thanks for joining us Mosey around the lot to let the late arrivals join the group, out the entrance and up to the lot across from the FD…
AUG 11, 2018
Mosey around The Yard
6 for Bootcamp and a family of runners (4) on a pleasant Saturday at The Yard. RYAOA is off and running and the rest took off for some warm-up before a run heavy work out. Warm up: 12 x Imperial Walker, 12 x LS Squat…
JUL 26, 2018
Board of Pain Week 4
12 came out for the final week of the Board of Pain. T-claps to Jekyl for bringing this back! It is a great test to see where you at and everyone pushed incredibly hard today. It was good to have Aquaman back in the…
THE BALLROOM · JUL 10, 2018
A Moderate Ballroom Dance
Honored to Q The Ballroom, thanks to Short Sale and 13 PAX 5:15 and one coming in hot, wait or go? and we're off Mosey to the lot on the other side of the school, circle up 10 x Hillbilly Walker, 10 x Windmill, 20 x MN…