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APR 27, 2021
SHAKING OFF THE RUST
Sixteen strong hit the Golden Corral this morning and worked together under a full moon and a perfect 54 degrees. Here is what they did: The Thang: Mosey to the back of the Harris Teeter plaza for COP: All in Cadence…
APR 21, 2021
3/4 mile tractor tire flip with rucks on
Ruck Q #2 on heavy training week for Dirty Myrtle. The plan was simple, try to get one mile of tire flipping and sand bag toss rotating between PAX... there was 3 of us so it made things much more interesting. While PAX…
APR 16, 2021
A Heavy Mettle Field Day
Been a while since I've done one of these. Bear Grylls asked me to Q Mettle Forger earlier in the week. I've been in my comfy cocoon for quite some time, so I figured it is about time to get out of my rut. I greatly…
APR 14, 2021
Running Deck of Cards
Grassy Knoll has been posting within the Fort for quite a while and hitting Laces In and Alcatraz often. When he asked if I would Q Abyss, I was like when and where is it? Wednesday's are normal a rest day and it's all…
CURRAHEE · APR 13, 2021
Sandbags and a few tests at Currahee
Currahee (April 13, 2021) The term Currahee, as suggested by Site Q, Divac, references a Cherokee word meaning “Stand alone together.” This is the motto of the 506th Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division made…
APR 12, 2021
Introducing Q-Source at Quagmire
YHC took the reins at Quagmire for a science experiment after listening to the roundtable podcast last week with Short Circuit and Stinger talking Q-Source. I really enjoyed the substantive portion of the 43 feet where…
RING OF FIRE · MAR 31, 2021
Impromptu
10 PAX @ 0515, but no Q Kaiser tapped me to run point until B.O.B. arrived Warmup circle near parking area to make sure BOB wasnt' searching for us when (if?) he arrived. Did some warmup stuff -SSH -MC -Shoulder Tap…
COLOSSEUM · MAR 16, 2021
Miles under cover
8 said no to the fartsack and chose the DRP at Colosseum. YHC was conflicted over whether or not to keep the PAX under cover or not, so naturally we chose both. Here's what happened: PAX were disclaimed, a mosey to the…
BUSHWOOD · MAR 10, 2021
EMOM
I always love a smaller group workout. 4 guys at this fitness level will always push me to be better. The fellowship in a small group is better too. Ran a mile Warm-Up Imperial Walker SSH - to 69 (it is the 69th day of…
MAR 4, 2021
Ripple Effect
15 PAX gathered to defeat the fartsack on a chilly but hospitable Thursday AM in the gloom. Here's what we did: PAX were disclaimed and moseying commenced to the top of the hill at the high school entrance. We did the…
BUSHWOOD · FEB 24, 2021
Bushwood Board of Bother
https://youtu.be/F6GT4PJDgbI Six men joined YHC for a “Bushwood Board of Bother” on this cool Wednesday morning. Here’s what we did: The Thang - Short Mosey - 10 SSHs (IC) - 10 Imperial Walkers (IC) - 10 Windmills (IC)…
VARSITY · FEB 5, 2021
HIIT Jams
Seven pax came out to the Varisty sing-along workout. Weather was rainy at 41°. Disclaimer given, noted that singing along was mandatory. Warm Up Mosey ‘laps’ SSH (IC 10x) Windmill (IC 10x) Imperial Walker (IC 10x) Low…
SNAKE PIT · FEB 3, 2021
"Just the Facts, Ma'am."
YHC picked up the Q yesterday from 3D after a message was shot across Slack. With little prep time I went into the annals of prior weinkes and pulled out a subtle burner. Four showed up with their bells and we headed to…
RING OF FIRE · FEB 3, 2021
Ring of Fire honors fallen heros
YHC got the call to Q the newly renamed AO Ring of Fire in honor of our fallen F3 brother Cash. NAFO has become the home where we honor a lot of our hero's who have fallen to protect our families and nation. It is also…
JAN 27, 2021
Doracide at the Abyss
Gave the disclaimer then started with a much needed warm up. 3 sets of Downward dog and honey mooner 10 SSH 10 Moroccan night clubs 10 Low slow squats After the warm up, led the group in a partial mosey around school…
RING OF FIRE · JAN 27, 2021
Running in Circles
8 HIMs gathered at Ring of Fire today with many thoughts on their mind. Would Pusher bring it? Would it rain? Would we do pull ups? These questions among others brought the Pax into the gloom seeking all 3 F3s and YHC…
JAN 26, 2021
Golden Corral...GOTTA GO
It was raining and the temps were dropping throughout the morning but as discussed with several PAX, it's mornings like this when memories are made and durability is built. In the end, 22 PAX posted this morning with 13…
JAN 5, 2021
Pyramid attempt at Fire Ant
On Christmas Eve, Divac introduced us to the way he was going to run The Fire Ant AO now that he is in charge. And guess what, it's not for the faint of heart. That said, I had to live up to the billing. In recent…
THE BALLROOM · JAN 5, 2021
Shaolin Moderate Workout and Cult Chat
This is the first full week of 2021 and YHC was glad to step in when a Q was needed at the Ballroom. IIRC, the last time I Qed there was back during Short Sale's tenure, when Google Maps had no aerial photos. 8 PAX…
BLOCK PARTY · JAN 5, 2021
Make it happen
https://youtu.be/wm7L0NMVnps 21 men tackled day five of the new year at Block Party. Here’s what we did. Warm up - 10 Low Slow Squats (IC) - 10 Hillbilly Walkers (IC) - 10 Moroccan Night Clubs (IC) The Thang The route…
DEC 28, 2020
Badger Sled Pull
Five men posted at Honey Badger for a beatdown and honor a fallen soldier. Disclaimer given Mosey run (approx. ½ mile) Warmup SSH (12x I/C) Windmills (10x I/C) Imperial Walkers (10x I/C) Moroccan N/C (10x I/C) Low Slow…
DEC 11, 2020
The 700 Club Returns
This morning we reminisced on an oldie but goodie brought to us by Cheddah two short years ago. The fabled 700 Club isn't what you think it is, and golly it hurts. The PAX showed up one by one and two by two as YHC…
BLOCK PARTY · DEC 1, 2020
Expect the Unexpected
As the first Q to kickoff the Block Party December to Remember, I knew I had a huge shoe to fill seeing the lineup Bobber scheduled. So I figured I had to take a page out of my Yinzer's Q book and do something that I am…
NOV 30, 2020
Parking Lot Party
Nice and simple at Quagmire for a rainy end to November. Mosey to far end of the lot. COP - SSH - Tappy Taps - Rebel Merkins - Mountain Climbers - LSS Mosey to top of the lot next to Zoe's Burpee Ladder across lot to 7…