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JUN 2, 2017
4 Strong at The Hive!
4 HIM rolled up to The Hive this AM, although YHC had promised plenty of burpees. Actually, 3 showed up...and Peabody rolled in around 0530. I later learned he was having issues with his dog coming inside, so now we…
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…
RING OF FIRE · MAY 31, 2017
Panda Express invades The Coop
The Panda Express (JRR Tolkien) showed up at The Coop looking for some Chicken for his new Stir Fry Recipe. The Mongolian Midget was disappointed to learn that there weren't any chickens at this Coop, just 18 of The…
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…
BLOCK PARTY · MAY 23, 2017
BackBlast for Block Party - A Walk in the Park
14 men not afraid of a little water showed up to try and get better this morning at Walter Elisha. Let's get it on... Mosey to the small parking lot off of 160 for warmup. WARMUP: - 30 Side straddle hops - 10 4-count…
MAY 18, 2017
We have a Date
12 Pax joined YHC at Laces In with the threat of a tour of Fort Mill. After a long mosey downtown, all were excited to have a "date" with the Pax of Footloose for this tour. The Thang: Mosey to Veterans Park Pick up…
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 16, 2017
Be careful what you ask on Twitter
The evening before the workout I sent out a message on twitter asking who was the Q at Golden Corral for the Ruck WO. I quickly got a response back saying it was wide open just for me. Obviously I stepped up and took…
MAY 16, 2017
4-Corner BLIMPS Accumulators
27 Pax showed out for some work at Golden Corral, and to enjoy perfect F3 weather (low 60's, clear, and not too humid). After the disclaimer was issued, half a dozen or so ruckers split off with Bonsai at the helm. The…
MAY 11, 2017
Turn it up to 11
10 Men Turned it up to 11 this morning at Laces Out. The recipe for the day was brought to the PAX by Train as ONE The Thang: - Slow warm up around the track for 5 minutes (Yogging, Karaoke, etc) - Easy Run for 6…
THE RANCH · MAY 11, 2017
How do you eat an elephant?
Conditions were thick humid, and 60 degrees Disclaimer 45 minutes of run, do 5 burpees...and repeat for 45 minutes 15 #HIM x 2 miles x 120 burpees = 1800 for #savethesasquatch it sucked... COT / prayer or praise / BOM…
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…
SLOW BURN · MAY 5, 2017
Deluge Doesn't Ease the Burn
Despite the threat of rain, 18 pax took their early morning DRP and gathered at the Chick for some great fellowship, and perhaps a few exercises. Temperature was mild, and though there was no rain at the time, the skies…
APR 25, 2017
Everybody clap your hands
The rain held off for a Cable Guy beatdown that did not disappoint! At least I didn't hear any complaining :-) 10 started and 11 finished at the Golden Corral After the disclaimer was given we took a nice mosey for…
APR 21, 2017
I'm here to pump you up
14 pax posted to The Swamp in a Friday morning gloom that had the feel of a summer morning with the warmth & humidity. Maybe that's what had Cable Guy moving a bit sluggishly. Maybe it was his disappointment in not…
APR 18, 2017
BallRoom - Sun's out Gun's out
The morning started out with a grand entrance of Barry Manilow showing off his guns. There were a few chiding comments before we moved into a brief disclaimer and stretching series while I compiled the Thang in my head…
RING OF FIRE · APR 12, 2017
Pre-planned ImpromptQ
It was a dark and stormy morning…..actually more dark than stormy. As the PAX began to arrive, everyone was standing there with the same question in their mind – who’s on Q? After a bit of jest, the pot of “oh wait…
SNAKE PIT · APR 10, 2017
New Q...reuse The Tomahawk workout
YHC showed up to The Tomahawk to find a few HIM already defeating the day and waiting to post for a little kettle bell. When the digital watch hit 0515, we had 6(…the other 2 will come in). Now your YHC hasn’t posted to…
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…
THE ARMORY · APR 3, 2017
Arming each other at the Armory
10 men arrived for a Chicken Hawk stand in Q for Assassin while he is bicoastal. It was less than impromptu but plenty of opportunities to modify. The Message: - What areas of your life do you have a hard time…
THE RANCH · MAR 23, 2017
The Ranch & Wisdom & Taper & Rucks
34 pax converged on the Ranch (Laces In was closed, NAFO ruck was closed) for HYC's first bootcamp post of 2017, as requested to Q, but had no idea 34 pax would post for an impromptu convergence. Welcome FNG Side Car…
THE BALLROOM · MAR 21, 2017
Ballroom dancing machine
This backblast will be as simple as Change Order's pole dancing - short and odd. We had a FNG show up this morning and as we began to introduce ourselves, Anchorman was questioned why he introduced himself as his F3…