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2,137 backblasts mention “Walker”
SLOW BURN · MAY 17, 2019
SlowBurning a Ring Of Fire
Great morning for a workout! 13 pax posted (no new guys). The disclaimer was issued and we bolted out of the Chick-fil-a parking lot, Pusher style. We ran past BP in front of Jimmy John's for a bit of COP warm-up: - SSH…
MAY 16, 2019
Escalators and Sprints - What a joy!
Poop Deck We had 14 HIM at the Poop Deck this morning on a chilly, but beautiful morning. We started with a mosey around the parking lot (little did they know this would be included in the workout). Warm Up Windmill …
THE RANCH · MAY 16, 2019
Shot Put At The Ranch
I'm a little late posting this but trying to stay off Funhouse's naughty list. Go time arrived, disclaimer was given, and 7 of the finest PAX moseyed off behind the elementary school. Circled up for some quick warm-ups…
MAY 15, 2019
30 of Everything
18 at the Abyss for some 30th birthday themed fun. COP 30 Moroccan Night Clubs 30 Peter Parker's 30 Imperial Walkers The Thang Counted off to form groups of 3, each got a CB Each pax: Pull ups x 30 Push Press x 30 Plank…
MAY 15, 2019
600M Shoulder Shredder at Pantheon
GREAT morning!! Take advantage of the May chill. A month from now we will be far from it. No FNGs, disclaimer was said and off we went. Ran around the short loop of the parking lot to warm up and to the non-residential…
COLOSSEUM · MAY 14, 2019
4x4 Fun
I haven't been to Colosseum in a long time. I've been doing the ruck WOs on Tuesdays so it was good to shake up the routine. It was also great to see so many cars rolling in. I haven't seen several guys in a while due…
THE BALLROOM · MAY 14, 2019
Burpees at the Ballroom?
This was my 4th Q in 6 days so I am running short on ideas, and never knowing what a moderate workout is supposed to be I struggled to build the winke, but no worries I came up with something fun and it was good to see…
BLOCK PARTY · MAY 14, 2019
49 is not the new 32
So a bunch of 30 something fit guys show up to a Barry Manilow workout ... I'm sure there is a punch line somewhere ... 10 at The Fort for my best effort, both physically and mentally. The Thang: Mosey to the wall…
MAY 13, 2019
Stairway to Heaven??
I’ve been fart sacking a bit so it was good DirtyHarry called me out to lead the Badger. There’s nothing like getting back in the groove than Qing the Badger. I wanted to make it a special one so I did some…
MAY 13, 2019
Crosswalk fun at Quagmire
6 PAX arrived at Quagmire to work off all the post Mother's Day calories. Disclaimer was given and off we moseyed. Circle up in lot across from sub shop for warm-up. Normal stuff: SSHs, Hillbilly Walkers, Slow Squats…
ALCATRAZ · MAY 11, 2019
Respectable Q at Alcatraz
A beautiful morning at Alcatraz and the Pax began to gather for a beatdown by 2 respectable Qs with YHC and Bolt. Circle up disclaimer was given and YHC took the 1st half and lead the group out on a warm up mosey. COP …
BLOCK PARTY · MAY 7, 2019
Block Party Beat Down
I was excited to Q Block Party after the co-Q at The Fort on Sat. I arrived early and saw 7 runners take off at 5:00 sharp with Bird Cage leading the way down the back trail. Cars began to file in and the cars kept…
MAY 6, 2019
31 Heroes
Disclaimer Short Mosey Warmup: SSH (IC 12x) Windmill (IC 12x) Imperial Walker (IC 12x) Cherry pckers (IC 12x) Low Slow Squats (IC12x) Merkin (IC 12x) Peter Parker (IC 12x) Plank stretches Downward dog Honeymooner Thang…
MAY 3, 2019
Short Circuit at the Swamp
Time seems to be something YHC lacks nowadays. Thank goodness Cha-Ching asked me to Q at the Swamp a month ago, because I probably would have declined had I known what my schedule would be like. Nevertheless, I made…
APR 30, 2019
Just a Mere Tune-Up
How in the world did I get the honor of Qing one of the most popular ruck workouts of the year? I don't know but I didn't want to disappoint. Usually, that last comment means it's time to absolutely BRING IT. But the…
APR 30, 2019
10/20/30 at Cannonball (Back to the Basics)
12 PAX appeared in the gloom. We got the Kettlebells out and No FNGs present, but a lot of new faces in the gloom. Gave a basic disclaimer as we moseyed around the parking lot and through the dark tunnel and into the…
ALCATRAZ · APR 27, 2019
Old School at Alacatraz
I got the call early on Saturdayy morning that my Co -Q was having flu like symptoms and I decided that the Pax would be my Co-Q. I was excited to see a classic group of old school and new regulars at F3. After almost 8…
APR 26, 2019
Bottoms Up at the Hive
About a year ago, YHC successfully evaded a request from Tesh to Q at the Hive, citing lack of experience at a kettlebell AO – and a lack of a kettlebell – as sufficient reason to decline. He never asked again. Band…
SLOW BURN · APR 26, 2019
Form Matters...And So Does A Belly Button
I put the pre-blast out a few days ago saying this edition of Slow Burn would be a bit different. No speed work this time, it's all about good form and controlling the core. The core is essential to balance, stability…
THE RANCH · APR 25, 2019
perfect day for a doomsday clock
Another beautiful spring day. Count was six for boot camp and six ruckers that headed right out of the AO. Warm up Mosey Run to front of middle school Circle up and do: SSH (IC 12x) Windmill (IC 12x) Imperial Walker (IC…
SNAKE PIT · APR 24, 2019
Frying Pan Fun
Sometime in the last couple of weeks, YHC's youngest 2.0 wanted to watch a Disney movie that I never wanted to see. I did my best to pick apart the plot holes and inconsistencies to keep myself entertained, and the…
THE ARMORY · APR 22, 2019
Beep beep I'm a jeep, clank clank I'm a tank
https://youtu.be/ptCf-PvCvHo 17 strong at The Armory. The weather was great and the iron was aplenty. Warm up - SSH 25 I.C. - Windmill 10 I.C. - Leg stretches - Merkins 10 I.C. - Mountain Climbers (foot all the way up…
APR 22, 2019
US Army Staff Sgt / NYPD Police Officer James McNaughton
We had 23 PAX show up for my VQ this morning....the support was much appreciated. The morning started with a quick jog around the NAFO parking lot and ended with a standard warm-up of Imperial Walkers, Morrocan…
APR 22, 2019
Climbing the Ladder at Quagmire
Every now and then, the site Q pulls his own card to Q. Today was my day, and I’d be lying to say that I spent a ton of time putting together the perfect workout. In reality, I threw together something that I knew would…