backblasts
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358 backblasts mention “Badlands”
KITCHEN SINK · WED FEB 25
Backblast! A Heavy set of the runs
WARMUP: mosey around parking lot and circle up for IC SSH, IW, WM, MNC OH Claps THE THANG: grab bags and head to grass fields Run ~1/4 mile (inside perimeter of fenced field) Bag Work: 10 bearhug squats, 10 bentover…
BLOCK PARTY · TUE FEB 24
Backblast! 14 hogs 6 coyotes go into a bar
WARMUP: 6ish Runners took off in da gloom 14 PAX moseyed to pharmacy lot for some COP Then we hit the town hall path for 3 rounds of 15 Dips and 10Derkins wrapped up with 5 burpees THE THANG: Moseyed to town hall wall…
CLYDESDALES · WED FEB 18
Backblast! Taper Before Dam to Dam - NOPE
WARMUP: Mumblechatter THE THANG: 4.25 miles Munn to Harris to Ardrey to loop around WEP and back. MARY: Heck no… ANNOUNCEMENTS: Adopt A Highway, Bethel, May Overnight Ruck, Break the Dam, Read Newsletter COT: Solid…
6@6 · SAT FEB 14
Backblast! To Hill or Not to Hill…That is the Ques
WARMUP: THE THANG: Run up 160 to Sutton to New Gray Rock (Here most went down and back up the big hill, some went rogue.) Back across to Sharon Lee, then 3 rights to connect back on Sam Smith Harris to Munn back to COT…
SLOW BURN · FRI FEB 13
Backblast! Failed Expectations
WARMUP: mosey to chik fil a parking lot and warm up while hoping to see the crewed rocket launch at 5:15. Side straddle hops, Moroccan night clubs, reverse lunges and windmills. Saw the upper stage separating from the…
6@6 · SAT FEB 7
Backblast! More than 6@6
WARMUP: OYO THE THANG: >6 miles Kingsley to Munn to Harris to Fort Mill back to Jackson to Harris to Munn to Kingsley MARY: Burpees & other stuff OYO ANNOUNCEMENTS: One Word, Men’s Shelter COT:
6@6 · SAT JAN 31
Backblast! Running in the snow
WARMUP: THE THANG: choose your own route and distance. Everyone needs put the miles in from 4+ to 15+ miles!!! MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: COT:
SEABISCUIT · TUE JAN 27
Backblast! Safe Route in the Cold
WARMUP: - Stayed in the car until 5:15am THE THANG: - Neff Ct to Dudley to Felts to Callahan and return MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: COT: - Prayers for the people out in the cold - Try and make someone smile
6@6 · SAT JAN 24
Backblast! Apple fritter
WARMUP: None Announcements: None Mary: None Route was down Munn Rd to Harris St to Corner Donuts (have you tried?) and back. No one brought me anything back from Corner Donuts.
FLIGHT PLAN · MON JAN 12
Backblast! Trails Are The Better Option
WARMUP: THE THANG: Some ran trails others ran boring roads to Wally World MARY: Nope ANNOUNCEMENTS: Read Newsletter COT: Yes
BLOCK PARTY · THU JAN 8
Backblast! Minnow Party
Lots of people showed up, unfortunately they got me on Q. Original plan was to run with merkins to Riverview elementary school, but with so many pax I decided to stay local. Plan was to run around town with Jack Webb…
ALCATRAZ · SAT JAN 3
Backblast! Pyramid on a string
3 started out "bad idea" Saturday with a pre-run at 530. Rolloff shot for the stars (collusseum) and landed on the moon (IR). Fishstix decided a pre- ruck would be in his best interest (expected the Q to bring a…
CLYDESDALES · DEC 31, 2025
Backblast! The problem we didn’t know we had
WARMUP: oyo THE THANG: route to WEP (4.4mi) L on munn L on Harris L on ardrey L on N White L on Jackson R on harris R on munn Back to COT MARY: no ANNOUNCEMENTS: Minnow pond tomorrow am Bethel tomorrow pm 8blocker+one…
FLIGHT PLAN · DEC 29, 2025
Backblast! Whose guidance you following?
WARMUP: OYO THE THANG: Run out Richards Crossing all the way to the end including the loop; on the return take a right on Front St to Berkshire; do Berkshire loop 2x; return home on Richards Crossing. MARY: she…
DEC 24, 2025
Backblast! Eve of the Lord's birth - convergence
WARMUP: The usual THE THANG: DH-type-stuff MARY: worked into Thang ANNOUNCEMENTS: Newsletter & upcoming changes COT: Lauren Hope Styles (sp?) - 21 RIP, Prayers for Geronimo & family. Reading from Ezekiel centered around…
CURRAHEE · DEC 23, 2025
Backblast! Get the ruck outta here
SubstiQ for my boy Poppins as he recovers from a Hammy issue. Get better bro! WARMUP: circle up for IC SSH, produce pickers, IW, broga stuffs, and Mtn climbers THE THANG: Assortment of circuits 4rounds- 4 min ruck…
SOUL TO SOLE · DEC 11, 2025
Backblast! Badlands 8 Blocker Rucking Kingsley Loo
WARMUP: not needed THE THANG: Ruck with Low Slow Squats and Merkins around the Kingsley Loop while discussing the F3 8 Blocker goal sheet for 2026 (sets of 8) MARY: No ANNOUNCEMENTS: 401.k and 5k this Saturday COT: yes
TRAINING GROUND · NOV 2, 2025
Backblast! Daylight savings miles
WARMUP: no THE THANG: 3.3 miles total, brought a 60lber with us. Mixed in some squats, dips, bear crawls. MARY: no ANNOUNCEMENTS: read newsie COT: yes
SLOW BURN · OCT 31, 2025
Backblast! What costume are you wearing?
We did a little warmup with the usual exercises. I proceeded to introduce the topic for thought. What costume are you wearing? Are you being an imposter? Mosey over to the first stop for some 4 corners. 3 exercises then…
SLOW BURN · OCT 17, 2025
Backblast! so much chatter at slowburn
WARMUP: windmill mosey, imperial walkers, hillbilly walkers, low slow squats THE THANG: Dora with merkins, squats, crunches. Other guy runs loop. Lunge walk then bearcrawl, across the parking lot. Goldilocks squats…
SWEEP THE LEG · SEP 22, 2025
Backblast! STL meets Jack Webb
No warm-ups, no disclaimer (oops) Ran down to school parking lot Simple routine, at first light pole, kick off Jack Webb (1 merkin, 4 OH claps), run to the far end parking lot, 1 burpee. Add to the count +1 merkin, +4…
SEP 11, 2025
Backblast! Remember 9/11
WARMUP: THE THANG: partners up while partner 1 runs hill partner 2 does 9 burpees, 11 squat jacks, step ups until partner returns rinse and repeat for entire workout. Climbing stairs and being prepared for whatever…
6@6 · SEP 6, 2025
Backblast! Winging it with accuracy
Went down munn to Harris up to 160 went to Grier and still for Alabama. Back to Panera with a loop through apartment complex. Right at 6miles. Not a professional.
ALCATRAZ · SEP 6, 2025
Backblast! Up yours!
WARMUP: Yes. Usual suspects and some dynamic stretching followed by some plank work (side note: Fishstix is a badass and did a pre-workout with sandbags) THE THANG: Starfish Routine or as Change Order called it, “Spread…