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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 8, 2021
Laces 4.8.21
Charge out of the gate to get in a warm-up mile Warm-up SSH IW HW Yoga Burpees Bearpees and a mosey tour around my old elementary school: Bulgarian split squats and stretches on the rail Split into two groups for called…
THE BALLROOM · APR 6, 2021
Ballroom abs
YHC had the honor of leading some #HIM's through a WO that allowed the PAX the ability to dial up or down their intensity. It's important to recognize PAX levels of intensity when Q'ing so that you can ensure each PAX…
MAR 31, 2021
Pantheon 3/31/21
It was a beautiful morning with temps in the low 60's and a light breeze. Was ready to get in a great workout and was greeted by 38 Special and Flounder. Thought it might be a light crowd with two Q v Q's planned. Was…
MAR 26, 2021
The Hive 3.26.2021
YHC has been slacking lately and hadn't posted any backblasts for recent Q's. So... here is # one of five. Thunder was rolling early the morning of the 26th, which indicated we would be under cover with our bells. The…
SLOW BURN · MAR 26, 2021
Lots of Words of Wisdom
Six men showed up on this stormy morning. The workout was in doubt with a number of lightning strikes in the distance, but as we approached the launch time, the storm dissipated. We began with a short jog around the…
MAR 18, 2021
Sloppy Joe, Slop, Sloppy Joe
A soggy beatdown at Laces In for 8 men. The Thang: Light COP - Windmills - Tappy Taps - Moroccan Night Clubs Mosey to Parking Lot to "Bone the Fish" 5 Burpees OYO Quarter Pounder in the Lot: - Run to first light, 25…
VARSITY · MAR 12, 2021
Foosball @ Varsity - It's more than a workout
YHC was informed this was a HIIT AO, did some Googling night before, and drafted up a weinke that I believe would meet the requirement. Hard to avoid a football field or pull up bars, so decided to say yes to both…
SWEEP THE LEG · MAR 8, 2021
Swimming Laps on a Frigid Morning
17 posted to STL on a crisp morning, perhaps one of the last ones of winter 2020-21 with temps in the 20s. 70+ in the days ahead -- sunshine and pollen, Spring is here. The Thang Pretty simple weinke this morning Quick…
MAR 5, 2021
shoeless fish still swim
10 PAX present today: Fishsticks showed up with no shoes, but still stayed to workout. Uhaul had an extra pair he borrowed. Perfect examples of durability and preparedness. Warm up Lap SSH 1 man maker Merkin 2 man…
MAR 4, 2021
Repeat, Repeat, Repeat
11 guys got after it this morning. We promptly headed to Hardee's for some straightforward instructions, burpees, run, merkins after the pledge. Block suicides were the name of the game. 5 burpees at Hardee's (each…
RING OF FIRE · FEB 24, 2021
Movement
14 Men, 45 Minutes, Goals Met. The Thang: COP Warmup: - SSH - IW - MNC Mosey to Parking Round-a-bout, bear crawl the circle Pearls on a String - 3 sets of each group after some distance. Mosey - Merkins - 10 - Monkey…
SNAKE PIT · FEB 17, 2021
We'll Drive Home Backwards
9 Men showed up at The Pit for a Kettlebell Workout from a Runner (not a professional). YHC made a commitment to less than a mile of total distance. Fortunately Odometer Fraud (look it up) works for the workout as well…
FEB 9, 2021
Breaking the Tie
YHC was invited by the Site Q, Sugar Daddy, to Q the Bubble today and was honored for the opportunity. For those who don't know or have forgotten, the Bubble is a result of the COVID lockdown coupled with the need for…
BLOCK PARTY · FEB 9, 2021
Uncomfortable
7 PAX for the Gears Edition of Tune Up Tuesdays at Block Party. We kept it nice and simple, but simple doesn't mean easy. The Thang: No warm up, STL style. Launched down White, around Kanawah, and down Massey at a sub-8…
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…
SWEEP THE LEG · FEB 1, 2021
Hilltopia
Eight men posted for Sweep the Leg on a cool, but dry, first day of February. Disclaimer given Short mosey run to launch point and lay out the plan: Start at the bank and do 12 Bobby Hurleys Run out to and down to…
VARSITY · JAN 29, 2021
50th Birthday Beatdown Repeat
We started the chilly morning with a warm up that consisted of windmills, cherry pickers , imperial walkers and Hillbilly walkers...we jogged up to the benches at NaFo. The WOD was a repeat of my 50th Birthday beatdown…
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
Meat and Potatoes
YHC had the privilege to have the last Q of Fire Ant before the AO moves and is rebranded as “Currahee.” Plenty of good memories at FA, but Currahee will not disappoint with the new 0500 start time. Wegmans and YHC took…
JAN 25, 2021
Army Staff Sgt. Paul M. Neff II
Today we honored Army Staff Sgt. Paul M. Neff II, 30, who died November 7, 2003 serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Paul was assigned to 5th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)…
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…
JAN 18, 2021
Detective Mike Doty WOD
Today we Honored Det.Mike Doty with a WOD designed by Spiderman. We had 6 Pax at the NaFo stadium ready for a beatdown. We started with a warmup of SSH, windmills and Hillbilly walkers. The Doty WOD The beginning his…
BUSHWOOD · JAN 13, 2021
Welcome to Bushwood!
YHC was excited to join the Pax of Bushwood for a beatdown today. This excitement came from a variety of reasons. First, love to see the Acceleration of L Train who had been working on a date for me for a while (I am…