backblasts
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73 backblasts mention “River Rat”
SLOW BURN · SEP 30, 2022
IAN
Slackblast: IAN DATE: 2022-09-30 AO: ao-slow-burn Q: River Rat PAX: fishstix backdraft FNGs: 0 COUNT: 3 Hurricane Ian was rolling through town. Light drizzle. We did three rounds of exercises that started with the…
THE FORT · SEP 10, 2022
The Final Countdown
The day finally arrived for our CSAUP, The FInal Countdown. The rainy weather was not ideal, but it helped keep the temperature and humidity down for ideal running conditions. 67 men participated in the event. Most…
FEB 23, 2022
Q vs Q 2022 Edition - JOC
The Joint Operations Command (JOC) is proud to announce the 2022 edition of Q vs Q. In March of 2021 we had a blast doing Q vs Q. The camaraderie and competition was strong. There were solid showings of PAX from both…
RING OF FIRE · DEC 8, 2021
Rain and Malachi
The heavens burst forth this morning. 5 PAX gathered in truly gloom 41 degree weather. At about 0520, the rain really poured for about 10 minutes and then let off to only a solid shower. YHC modified my plan with the…
SWEEP THE LEG · MAY 3, 2021
Sweep The Leg: Called in off the Bench to Close this one out!
Respect the Claves as started a few days early! Vuvu called me up to fill in and I happily accepted. The Thang: 19 PAX emerged from the gloom at Sweep the Leg for a Monday morning kick in the teeth. - Mosey to the…
BLOCK PARTY · FEB 23, 2021
Finding Cindy
The cars really poured in this morning.... 25 PAX Present Changed my plans a bit....Modify as necessary, right? Warm-up SSH in cadence....had to part the waters for River Rat's arrival Burpees in cadence. I think we hit…
JAN 20, 2021
DRP @ The JOC
Two showed for the main event this morning, which led to great conversation between River Rat and YHC. Disclaimer was disclaimed and we went to work. Warm Up Mosey to "crit track" around the grounds. Stop at each arrow…
SEP 24, 2019
The Prodigal GRT
It was nice returning to Fire Ant after a loooong hiatus. By long I mean I haven’t been there since the week prior to the DSM. Thankfully, the commute to Huntersville is to blame - not the lack of desire to be at Fire…
THE ARMORY · JUL 1, 2019
Conveyor Belt of Pain 2
YHC had just spent a stressful weekend in which we threw a birthday party for our eldest at Adventure Air (and the rest deep cleaning our house). They let me jump, and jump I did. So much so that my back was incredibly…
FEB 5, 2019
Fire Ant 2-5-19
15 Pax posted at Fire Ant for unseasonably warm January morning. We had a large crowd this morning - looks like training may be picking up for the May Custom. Also, big welcome to Jiffy and River Rat as first timers to…
THE ARMORY · SEP 10, 2018
8 men joined YHC for a muggy kettlebell event.
8 men joined YHC for a muggy kettlebell event. Warm-up All exercises here were in cadence. - 25 -SSH - 10 Burpees in honor a latecomer - 15 - Imp walker - 15 - Hillbilly walker - 10 - Merkin - 20 - Arm circles - 20 …
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…
OCT 26, 2017
The Big Spoon
https://youtu.be/a9L1ZhFZF7w With the temp hovering right at about 40 degrees, the PAX were reluctant to leave the warmth of the vehicles. One by one they emerged, ready to get better together. Warmup - Windmill - slow…
THE ARMORY · OCT 23, 2017
Simple is good
It has been atleast 12 months since I have even posted at The Armory, let alone Q'd. Probably longer. But when Assassin asked you to do something, you do it. Plus it was new and fresh for me which is good for all of us…
JUN 30, 2017
5 at The Hive
4 men showed up to better themselves on a muggy Friday at The Hive. Having never spent any time at this location I was not well acquainted enough to do anything very creative with the landscape. That being said, I hope…
JUN 21, 2017
Honoring the Fitzgerald 7 at The Abyss
When thinking of a weinkie for the Q at The Abyss I was pretty much drawing a blank (no smarty pants comments). Long hours at work tend to do that. I knew I had to bring it, but not kill folks or make them never want to…
THE ARMORY · JUN 19, 2017
The Armory: R-E-S-P-E-C-T
The wind was strong, the humidity high, and the men came out to throw some iron around at The Armory. My favorite way to run a workout is to incorporate a timing mechanism instead of using a count. I feel this allows…
MAY 21, 2017
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DEC 14, 2016
Change of Plans
This morning, I had planned to log some miles and rest my sore shoulder so I skipped the madness at the Coop. I decided to run a few laps around Pantheon before venturing down Gold Hill Road. As I made the turn to the…
APR 28, 2016
River Rat's Return to ManU
Another beautiful day in paradise with 22 of Rock Hill's finest...and 1 additional #HIM from Fort Mill. 23 for a ManU beatdown is pretty solid. Disclaimer was disclaimed, FNG was welcomed, and mumblechatter started…
JAN 5, 2016
Welcome back, Old Man Winter
11 PAX rolled out of their warm cars to work out in the cold this glorious Tuesday morning at Eagles Nest. The Thang Mosey to the Fountain for the Warm Up - 25 SSHs in cadence - 25 Imperial Walkers in cadence - 40 MNCs…
NOV 20, 2015
It looked easier on the weinke
This morning, 13 of the area's finest came to Petra for a slow burn beatdown. Conditions were perfect - 46 cool fall degrees. The Thang Warm-Up .5 mile mosey around the parking lot - Stretch because we aren't as young…
AUG 27, 2015
Rock Hill Board of Pain - Week 4
13 men helped finish off the Board of Pain at ManU this morning. I for one am thrilled to see it retired for a while. Final results are as follows: (1/4 mile run between each exercise) Burpees – 100 Calf Raises – 150…
AUG 25, 2015
Plank Wheel at Eagle's Nest
This morning 9 men woke up, rolled out, and showed up to enjoy a morning stroll through Winthrop University’s campus. 5:15 came a bit early this morning and the Pax were dragging a bit. No worries, we still filled the…