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THE RANCH · JUL 13, 2017
Last Day in my 30's
Today marks YHC's last day in his 30's. So why not celebrate with a little BOP - 40th Birthday Edition. 12 posted not knowing what they were getting into even though Backdraft tried to tell YHC that the BOP was outlawed…
JUL 12, 2017
100 Degrees of Suck
It was Wednesday and it was hot! Perfect time for my annual(?) Q at Run & Gun. Following a grueling itinerary of coast-to-coast travel over the prior 5 days, I was in deep need of a strong dose of 1st and 2nd F…
JUL 10, 2017
60/40/20 at Quagmire- 7/10/2017
YHC took a week long vacation at the Jersey Shore last week and was lucky enough to come home with the opportunity to Q. Da Vinci tried to steal it from me but I gave him the Mutumbo finger wag. I did some bootcamps in…
JUN 20, 2017
Ruckers at the Beach (Sand Bags)
It seemed like forever ago that I excitedly signed up for the Ruck Q at Golden Corral on 6/20 but the day was quickly approaching. After some reaching out to various PAX about who had rucks and who had sand bags, more…
JUN 17, 2017
A Little Hoglet and a Coyote Pup
For some reason, life, work, grind, whatever I just wasn't feeling it for the 4th annual running of the Hog and Coyote CSAUP. Then I found out I was scheduled to Q at the Fort, so my decision to forego H&C was…
JUN 9, 2017
Draining the Swamp a little at a time
It was a small but hardy band of men who took on the challenge of the swamp this Friday. What we lacked in numbers, we made up for in constant complaining led by Cable Guy. YHC took the lead as we satisfied all of our…
JUN 2, 2017
Getting after it at the Swamp
The group gathered and we start to funnel out between our ruckers and the bootcampers. Looks like I was taking 6 for bootcamp and Cornhole (respect) was getting the other 8 for rucking. Quick intro, quicker disclaimer…
JUN 1, 2017
Bricklayers
Five strong 'hit the bricks' this morning for Thursday morning beat down at Walter Elisha Park. Here is what they did. The Thang: Dynamic warmup: Walking knee pulls, ankle pulls, lung arm stretches, back stretches, arm…
MAY 25, 2017
Q by Committee, Partner 400s, Confusion, Pain, Double-down COT
11 PAX posted to Laces Out where confusion had set it. Who was on the Q? Nomad corresponded with Sir Topham Hat where both he and CSPAN were travelling for work. Blades thought it may have been hhis Q. Funhouse alerted…
THE RANCH · MAY 25, 2017
Ranch Trifecta
Lucky 13 posted to the Ranch on a beautiful morning. The Ranch is always fun, lots of opportunities for pain, and lots of room to be creative. Unfortunately no FNGs so very limited disclaimer and off we went. Mosey to…
RING OF FIRE · MAY 24, 2017
Burn, Burn, Burn, The Ring of Fire
The night before, YHC put out a public service announcement stating that the PAX would be instore for a memorable, painful experience. I was pleasantly surprised that 23 of The Fort's finest we eager for their…
RING OF FIRE · MAY 17, 2017
The Mature Coop
20 High Impact Men, including two 2.0’s, took to the COOP today see what maturity was all about. With no FNG’s present and many friendly faces, the disclaimer was given and we were off. Mosey around the parking lot…
MAY 10, 2017
Pantheon for a little...soccer?
12 PAX showed up on a perfect morning to join me at the Pantheon. This being my first Q at this AO, waited for the arrivals to decide on the workout. With a good strong group, team-building won. After introductions…
BLOCK PARTY · MAY 9, 2017
Ruck the Block
12 posted for a sampling of some GORUCK Good Livin! The Ruck-Truck rolled in overflowing with Rucksacks and Sandbags much to the concern of the PAX. One FNG posted this am to see what all this was about, so full…
MAY 6, 2017
Relive the Go Ruck Tough GRT 2259 @ the Deep..
So this morning I wanted to share with the PAX posting at the Deep a little taste of all the fun and exciting things we did during the Go Ruck Tough #2259 about a week ago. This was my 1st Go Ruck event and it was even…
ALCATRAZ · MAY 6, 2017
Cool weather makes for a great warm-up!
9 Started and 10 finished up on a cool May morning after a long night of celebrating Cinco De Mayo for some! Cable Guy starts out with the disclaimer and we mosey a little over a half mile with a hill thrown in for good…
APR 27, 2017
Buncha Monkeys at Footloose
How many monkey humpers can one do in a Q before the Pax get cranky? Turns out quite a few. I rolled in at 5:13 with just a few minutes to spare. Looked like a great group was forming for this gloomy workout. YHC has…
APR 27, 2017
Someone Say Blackjack
**Posted on behalf of Frat Boy** Had a lot planned for my first solo Q at LACESIN and barely made it through half of it. I guess that’s what happens when you’re having fun playing Blackjack. Small strong group showed up…
APR 6, 2017
Carpool run at LO
5 Pax posted to Laces Out expecting some track work. Whoops....gates were locked. Had to audible and scout options for speed work. Amid the confusion YHC fumbled any attempt at a Disclaimer. The Thang COP -- warm up…
MAR 30, 2017
And Then There Were Five
Three... four....no five men hit the track this morning for a non-P200 friendly workout at Laces Out. Here is what they did. The Thang: Warm up mile around the Kingsley business park and then back to the FMHS track for…
MAR 21, 2017
High Intensity Tuesday
Twelve men were met with some cool spring temps this morning at the Golden Corral. Once we were all disclaimed, six of the ruckers split off to do their ruck thing, and the other six followed me for another bootcamp…
ALCATRAZ · MAR 18, 2017
60 minute man
We need a co Q they said. You'll have help they said. Only half of the hour they said. APB for @Cerrano. My man sends a crack o dawn tweet that he aint coming. Multiple choice: a. #smartsack(sick/M sick) b. #heartsack…
MAR 15, 2017
Frozen Tabata
It was a beautiful day at the Pantheon and eight men (including 1 FNG) met at Tega Cay Elem for another day of fun on the field. Here is what they did: The Thang: Light jog around the back of the school and circle up on…
COLOSSEUM · MAR 14, 2017
No Rain at The Colosseum
Weather was rainy and 40 degrees Colosseum has a long corridor that we utilized to stay out of the rain Warmup-O-Rama with all my favorites Partner up with a Battle Buddy Partner 1 would run the corridor, partner 2…