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SLOW BURN · JAN 28, 2022
We did the Slow Burn thing at Empire Pizza this mo
We did the Slow Burn thing at Empire Pizza this morning. Jogged across 160 to Baxter Village Circle. SSH Windmills Tunnel Touches Imperial Walkers Merkins Moroccan Night Clubs Then rann to McAlisters Deli Partnered up…
JAN 27, 2022
(Un)Bear-AB-le Ladder
Kermit originally was the substitute-Q for this week but was battling a sore knee the last couple days, so I accepted the opportunity to take the Q on short notice the day before. My plan was to come do a site visit…
BLOCK PARTY · JAN 25, 2022
Fort Mill Tour - No Charge
We had 20 men show up this morning at Block Party. Alot more than I anticipated, but it's good to have a big crowd. After a quick disclaimer, we did the typical warm-up exercises (SSHs, Imperial Walkers, Windmills). I…
JAN 21, 2022
Gaming at the Swamp
When I arrived this morning to check the road conditions around the AO, Grass Knoll and Slapshot had already started their prework activities. It's always great to see guys pushing themselves to get better. Once 38…
COLOSSEUM · JAN 18, 2022
Slippery day at the Schoolhouse
Finally back to normal after the snow and ice storm this weekend. The drive to The Colosseum was a little slick. I arrived a little early to check out the track in the back lot. Part of it was covered with ice so we…
BLOCK PARTY · DEC 28, 2021
B.L.O.C.K P.A.R.T.Y
7 men shunned the fartsack and tackled Block Party this glorious December morning. Disclaimer was disclaimed, a brief warmup was performed (SSHs, Low Slow Squats, and Imperial Walkers) then we were off. Here’s what we…
THE BALLROOM · DEC 14, 2021
68 Years of Impact
13 Pax posted to The Ballroom on a crisp Dec morning with meteors falling and new and veteran pax rising. Triple Lindy was honored at the start despite his DR status. Our FNG was introduced. A Disclaimer was proclaimed…
DEC 10, 2021
A wet and cold pusher!
Today at the swamp it started off just a little chilly but by the time we moze it over to the home Depot parking lot for a quick warm up, here came the rain! Warmed up with 15 of each exercise: Moroccan Night Club, Hill…
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…
NOV 16, 2021
Dora, not Dora
Earlier in the week, Mainframe lead a DORA without running. I thought I would try the same at the Hive. No running. well maybe just a little. Warm-ups (No KB): SSHs, Windmills, Imperial Walkers, Plank Stretches DORA #1…
THE RANCH · NOV 11, 2021
21-Gun Salute for The Veterans
Great morning!! A little chill and NO rain!! No FNGs. A solid group of 5 Caballeros!! Disclaimer was disclaimed. Off we went. Rain around the parking lot for warmup. Approx 500m. Circled up for warmups. 15-25 each of…
BUSHWOOD · NOV 10, 2021
4 Corner Dora @ Bushwood
Started with the PAX from Snake Pit on a cool and beautiful morning. Disclaimed the group no FNGs but a 2nd timer @dictator, welcome! Mosey over towards the band field. About halfway we warmed up with the following…
THE BALLROOM · NOV 2, 2021
Veterans Month Kickoff- Ballroom
Lets start the month of November off right. It is an honor to get to represent the Marine Corps. Lets get after it. Disclaimer Mosey to Warm Up- Warm up 10 of each exercise in cadence- SSH, Mtn. Climbers, Hillbilly…
THE BALLROOM · OCT 26, 2021
Grounded at The Ballroom
School was in session and we were grounded. 10 PAX rolled in, we disclaimed and formed up in 2 lines for an Indian Run with little direction, only a destination. Get there. And so we got there. Warm ups consisting of…
SNAKE PIT · OCT 13, 2021
Grumpy Old Men
Walker and I had the Qs at Catawba Ridge High School. Lots of old man jokes were flying around social media. My disclaimer was I had not picked up my kettle bell in about two months and promised there would be no…
OCT 7, 2021
Big Book of Pain
Six pax posted at Footloose. I was expecting rain, but none was to be had. This was part of the Q swap event for October...I was filling for Ruby Slippers. Disclaimer given (twice) and then proceeded to: Warm Up Mosey…
SNAKE PIT · SEP 22, 2021
A Dozen in the mist
When 19 HIM descended upon Bushwood and the Snake Pit, YHC did not know how the split would break out. 7 opted for no kettle bells and a ruck or a beatdown delivered by Olaf but 11 HIM chose to join YHC for a 4 corners…
SEP 9, 2021
700 Club
This morning the Pax participated in the kickoff of Football season by completing 700 reps of a few different exercises across the football field to become a member of the treasured 700 Club. This is a special club to…
COLOSSEUM · AUG 24, 2021
Remember the Simple Joys in Life and Smile
Today was my first Q since my dad passed away two weeks ago. I wanted to plan the workout to celebrate his life and accomplishments, but I had a hard time putting it on paper. We had some late arrivals so the disclaimer…
VARSITY · AUG 13, 2021
Sexy Derkins
Six pax for a birthday workout. This was workout #2 of my Trifecta Q's. Warm Up Mosey run (Toy soldiers, high knees) SSH (IC 10x) Windmill (IC 10x) Imperial Walker (IC 10x) Low Slow Squats (IC10x) Mountain Climbers (IC…
THE RANCH · AUG 12, 2021
Manmaker Ranch
Started with six pax on a warm humid morning.; the seventh came in a tad late and caught up with us. Disclaimer given. Mosey run to flag pole of middle school. Started with Motivators (from 6) Windmills (10x IC)…
BUSHWOOD · AUG 4, 2021
Burden Sharing
Thank you to the 3 other PAX who showed up to Bushwood on this beautiful gloom to share in some great fellowship and a little fitness. Thank you to L-Train for allowing YHC to lead this morning. WARMUP We began the…
COLOSSEUM · AUG 3, 2021
Steady Colosseum Rain
7 PAX braved the rain, which became more of a pleasant sprinkle cooling us off as the workout wore on. Airborne even noted, with a chipper tone, how "glad" he was to drive past 2 other AOs for my Q today considering all…
JUN 30, 2021
Astronomy and Edge Computing
Four men showed up to Pantheon for an educational workout this morning. We began with a short lap around the front of the school and circled up for the typical warm up exercises (SSHs, Imperial Walkers, Windmills…