backblasts
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163 backblasts mention “gears”
SWEEP THE LEG · JUN 15, 2020
The Herd at Sweep The Leg
Week 3 of Sweep The Leg was not about to be a letdown. Apparently, 24 other PAX posted to hold me accountable in ensuring they got the return on their investment, too. Gears started this AO a few weeks ago to present…
JUN 9, 2020
APFT at Golden Corral, version 1 of 6
2nd Tuesdays of the month at GC will be the APFT and we'll track progress. Mosey to Lake Wylie Brewing for 10 windmills, 20 imperial walkers, 10 low slow squats. 2 mins AMRAP merkins for count, 2 mins AMRAP big boy sit…
THE ARMORY · OCT 28, 2019
Kettlebells of Catan
YHC is quite thankful for the opportunity to Q the Armory. I'd been avoiding bells for a while to try to up my running game and down my BMI game, and throwing a bell in the back of the car gave me that warm, familiar…
OCT 3, 2019
School Loops
Temporary location change to Tega Cay Elementary School. Route: Stay on school grounds, big loop around the back of the school. At the crosswalk, fast lap around the soccer field. Small loop around parking lot, then…
SEP 11, 2019
The Switch
9 Pax plus YHC came out to the Pantheon this morning to Honor those lost in the tragic events of the 9/11/2001. I was Honored to have the opportunity to lead in the the gloom this morning. Arrived a few minutes early to…
AUG 31, 2019
Millstone pivots on a dime
YHC waited patiently in the Veteran's Parking lot thinking this may be a party of one and Omaha over to #TheFort to join the hype train down the street. Needless to say, 3 min before the opening bell, Boss Hogg rolls up…
JUL 18, 2019
Tempo - Running alone sucks, ask Gears
It seems that Gears was still holding a grudge from last week when he was Run Solo at Tempo. This week he had some company, much to his chagrin, as he had plans not to run alone 2 weeks in a row (he wanted to go back to…
JUN 26, 2019
Pantheon of Pain - The "Gam Guillotine" - Redux
This BB is going to be easy, at least for the workout part for in honor the Q of my first workout - Jekyll - I decided to recreate his Q nearly verbatim. With the help of Gears I was able to find his original back…
MAY 31, 2019
Bucket Tour Stop 2
After I partook in a little Broga led by Cobra Kai I made my way over to the area where the fellas were congregating. A few of the Pax thought I was gonna be a no show since The "Two Ferns Tahoe" was not in plain…
JAN 16, 2019
The runners take on Pantheon
Thanks to Gears for putting the word out and doing some quality marketing for a rare Bootcamp Q by YHC, and an equally rare BC participation from Gears & Zima. As I waited in the gloom, the cars kept coming in. Circled…
OCT 3, 2018
A Darth Visor Backblast
I came across this backblast while trying to find something to say about Darth Visor's passing. After reading it, I figured what better way to learn a small something about the man he was, than to "participate" in his…
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…
DEC 1, 2017
Red Ball 1000 Challenge
Quick disclaimer - No FNG's Rucker's went North. Boot Campers headed south. Warm up mosey to Target Red Balls - Stopped in route for a quick COP. Lots of mumble chatter. I let them have there fun, I knew it wouldn’t…
JUL 13, 2017
Fast 5 Training @ LO = Bad Idea
Pretty sure my favorite style of running is trails but for some reason, I love using the track. Schedule was being drawn up a few weeks back and I got pulled in early. Thus it was my turn to Q Laces Out and like usual…
JUL 5, 2017
11* at Tempo Tackle Molokai
Apologies to Gekko for the late BB but my vacation schedule has been a bear. Last Thursday 11 Pax met in the gloom, well 9 met at Trailhead Park while 2 (Gears and Maximus) were running in circles (intervals) already at…
JUN 8, 2017
Q101 @ F3Footloose
Conditions were perfect Q101 (disclosure- this doc is plagiarized with all credit going to others): PHILOSOPHY Q – Pax Relationship: The unspoken social contract between the Pax and a Q: “We will follow until you give…
MAR 16, 2017
To The Lake and Back
Gears, Spud, and Nasa joined me for a nice run to Windjammer Park and back on perfect, brisk, winter morning. We took a detour on Snapper Point Drive for another view of Lake Wylie and another hill climb Total distance…
JAN 19, 2017
Who Loves Ya Baby
Nine men met up at Trailhead Park for a good morning run at Tempo. Here is what they did: The Thang: Interval training was on tap this morning. The interval was 2 min at a 5K/10K pace, followed by 2 min of jogging. We…
RING OF FIRE · JAN 4, 2017
If you can think it, the PAX will do it!
As YHC was perusing the twittersphere, I was fortunate to be able to jump on the opportunity to Q The Coop. The Coop is a special place and is near and dear to me. Anytime the opp comes up, I am on it. Today all the PAX…
CLYDESDALES · NOV 9, 2016
Clydesdales got options
This AO has become my new favorite. It has something for truly everyone. Yeah it's a running workout, but probably has some of the finest #mumblechatter in the Fort. Guys who do kettlebell, they post here. Ruckers post…
SEP 20, 2016
Non-Running buffet at GC
Great to be back at the Golden Corral with 6 HIM. Good to have Spinner join us for the first time, hope to see him more often. Wait who's that guy? Freebird? "Oh there must be some event coming up". Gotta love the…
SEP 17, 2016
No grass. No Burpees. And running? You sure this is a Helmet Q?
Our beloved Gran-tan (SPAN-tan?) gently requested last night that we not get in the grass at the park this am. I adjusted my weinke accordingly... He brought an FNG with him, so I can't help but accommodate. I love…
ALCATRAZ · SEP 17, 2016
Cardboard of pain - Part II
Not a lot of time to plan for the Q on Saturday so I pulled out some props from a previous workout. After a short disclaimer, we took a short jog down to the traffic circle and back to the parking lot. Circled up for…
JUL 1, 2016
Are you Army Strong?
22 HIMs showed up to The Swamp today ready to work. And work is what we did. I need to thank Cobra Kai and WWL for the idea. They reached out to me early in the week to see if I wanted to join them on the APFT…