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SEP 27, 2018
Carport Broga at Footloose
We had 16 pax brave the weather which ended up not being an issue. After a brief intro and disclaimer we took a short mosey to the first carport at church #1. Broga was the warmup for our first stop. The pax was…
SEP 21, 2018
Not much of a game, but a whole lot of suicides
So for some quick backstory, YHC had the Q at the Deep on 9/29, but was asked by our Nantan to be on of the Q's at the convergence at WEP. I was planning on doing a football themed workout there, but since I was losing…
SEP 19, 2018
Abyss got tired once again
We started our workout with a quick disclaimer and moseyed to the basketball goals area behind the school, all the props had been distributed into 4 stations. Circled up for the warm up: Windmill Moroccan night clubs…
SEP 13, 2018
Lack of control
This thing got started with a quick gathering to listen in to the disclaimer before we began the 45 min of activities planned. Short mosey from COT over to the band practice practice field for a warm up. Warm up…
SNAKE PIT · SEP 5, 2018
On the second clock at Tomahawk
Polaroid sent out a request a few weeks back for Q's. Replying affirmatively meant I was going to be put out of my comfort zone as I had only attended a weight AO twice over the years. I was then able to get in a visit…
SEP 3, 2018
Suffering in Silence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn-iheFdLgI 18 assembled this morning for some bells (6) and #Beyond (12). YHC decided to change things up slightly. We did the Name-a-Rama first. Read on to see why. NMM You’ll also note…
AUG 27, 2018
Nickels at the Quagmire
We had 14 Pax show up in the gloom this morning including 1 FNG "Supafly" and the "Return of the Jedi" (I couldn't help myself) from his foot injury. I gave a nice disclaimer for our FNG and we took a long mosey around…
AUG 24, 2018
Somethin Somethin at the Swamp
Thursday I asked Cobra Kai if we were doing ruck miles or a WOD at the Swamp (really didn't care but was curious). He said whatever I wanted since I would be the Q. Love how that happens so often. I rolled in at 0515…
AUG 23, 2018
Did someone say party @ Laces In...
Woke up this morning to a cool breeze which helped me forget the stiffness I felt from my first post the day before at Clydesdale’s. 13 PAX showed up for the party and ready to work. Disclaimer and off we went Warm-ups…
AUG 15, 2018
Iron PAX Challenge - Week 2
This morning workout was the week 2 of the Iron PAX Challenge. In addition, the RYAOA (Run your ass off August) crew was geared up for a run day. The PAX was equally split, 10 for the challenge, 10 for the run…
COLOSSEUM · AUG 10, 2018
"The Seven" workout is back
Thank you Jekyll for the opportunity to lead. We started our great morning with a mosey around the drop off lane followed by some warm up exercises, windmills, moroccan night clubs, low slow squats, merkins and lunges…
AUG 10, 2018
Iron PAX Challenge - Week 1
First week of the Iron PAX Challenge. Bolt and I arrived early to carefully measure out the 400 meter run and scope out the best place to perform the other exercises. As the others arrived, we reviewed the menu of…
THE RANCH · AUG 9, 2018
Walk Like an Egyptian
5 PAX joined YHC in the early morning for a bag of mixed eggs. Unsure of how the Q had prepared for, we got right to it at 0515. The Warm-up: all IC - SSH - Al Gore Nightclub- Hold Air Squat like normal Al Gore, but do…
AUG 6, 2018
A Summer Reunion at Crow's Nest
Great way to start your week. 5:15 bootcamp with 95% humidity! We gathered up in the gloom and I was happy to see 10 guys join me for our Monday morning beat down. Two Ferns made his Crows Nest debut, Austin Powers…
JUL 16, 2018
Octagon of Pain
It was an incredibly hot and muggy morning and the workout I had planned at the Crows Nest didn't do it any favors. We were all dripping with sweat and smoked by the time it was over. I'm still tired as I write this a…
JUL 16, 2018
Jedi's Post-iversa-Q
You would think that I’d have some sort of snarky intro to open my backblast for my anniversary Q. But, writer’s block. I blame peanut M&M coma. #keepingitclydesdale YHC was pleasantly surprised when 11 PAX joined me in…
JUL 2, 2018
Crows Nest 7/2
8 pax came out to Crows Nest. A disclaimer was made and we mosied up to the rock piles for COP. COP MNC x 25, Windmills x 12, HBW x 15, Merkins x 15, Peter Parker's x 15 Everybody grabbed a rock and we made our way to…
JUN 29, 2018
Taters beat down
23 Pax, 19 for Bootcamp and 4 Ruckers Welcome FNG Mill-Billy It's been a while since Tater had the Q and he did not disappoint! He gave the disclaimer and we were off to mosey, Toy Soldiers, Butt Kickers, Knee to chest…
JUN 25, 2018
BEYOND - CONFIDENCE & SELF-WORTH
Being the BEYOND Q has been something that I've found to be quite intimidating after the first few that I attended. I'll admit, I'm not the most experienced in the 3rd F. How will I find a message that will resonate…
JUN 19, 2018
Golden Corral Foursome
A group of 22 pax converged at the HT lot for another edition of Golden Corral. Once the runners took off, and the ruckers marched on, 3 Pax joined YHC for the bootcamp workout. Here is what we did: Mosey around the HT…
SNAKE PIT · JUN 18, 2018
The Tomahawk: 25th Monday in 2018
8 PAX seeking to a better version of themselves posted in the steamy gloom this morning. WarmUp: Started out with a mosey around the parking lot. COP: - SSH x30 - Merkin x10 - Mountain Climber x10 - Honeymooner à…
JUN 12, 2018
Less Planning = More Pain
Somehow, it slipped YHC’s radar that today’s Golden Corral Q fell on him. Nevertheless, when this truth was brought to light 8 hours before launch, frantic efforts were made to plan SOMETHING. Six PAX joined YHC to…
JUN 11, 2018
Steal the flag, pop the balloon
It started with bacon. Well, really it started with Cha Ching’s Q last week, where fifth grade games were the theme of the day. In planning the weinke for today, YHC decided to stick with this theme, and the first game…
JUN 6, 2018
D-Day Army Training
Warm up - Toy Soldiers, Windmill, Moroccan night clubs, SSH, Merkins Modified APFT test F3 Name Merkins Situps 1 Mile Run Cornhole 40 45 Modified Spartacus 18 10 Modified Curious George 38 50 9:04 Fish Sticks 76 64 6:58…