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2,141 backblasts mention “Walker”
MAR 8, 2019
Sally Visits Bermuda Triangle
We had 10 for a tour of the Campus of Bermuda Triangle. It was my first visit to this awesome place so I wanted to take in all the sites. Next time I will definitely explore the behind the school area we didn't get to…
MAR 5, 2019
Keep it Simple
I had planned out the workout the prior evening, but as more and more men (+ 2 FNGs) showed up I decided to simplify the workout. Albert Einstein said "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. "…
MAR 4, 2019
Constant Movement @ Crow's Nest
A week late... but it's here! (I don't remember everything... this was my first Q without writing stuff down and just going with the flow. The template is accurate... the exercises on the other hand, probably not)…
THE BALLROOM · FEB 26, 2019
Leg Day at the Ballroom
It was definitely a blessing to Q on one of the two clear days this February. 12 HIM were gathered in the gloom knowing only that they were destined for some leg pain. After a quick disclaimer and a cursory check for…
FEB 16, 2019
Saturday Feb 16: 40's
Warm UP: 10 reps each of Hilly Billy Walker and Imperial Walker. 15 SSH Workout: 40's: 40 reps of Merkins, LBC's, Flutters, Carolina Dry Docks, and Squats then run (under awning cover is necessary) to FMES doors and…
FEB 15, 2019
Jammin' at The Hive
You know how I roll...there will always be music! 17 guys came to The Hive to jam with me. 90's Alternative all the way! I pulled up at 5:10 and saw 3 cars in the parking lot, told my co-pilot Dangerfield that we had at…
THE BALLROOM · FEB 12, 2019
FACT: The human body will not melt in the rain
9 strong at The Ballroom, a place that typical brings crowds in the 20's. I can't explain the low numbers, I love my BCs. I can only assume it was one of 3 things: 1. Hatred for the Copa Cabana 2. Rain 3. Blame it on…
THE ARMORY · FEB 11, 2019
The Armory - Viking Metal is always better in the rain
YHC arrived and wanted to do some sidewalk chalk writing but the rain threw a wrench in that plan so had to use the phone as my weinke while also playing the traditional Viking Metal for kettle-bell workout. After 1 1/2…
FEB 6, 2019
What's The Plan?
We had 11 strong for a beat down at the Abyss. The pax was unsure if I knew what the plan was until we approached the workout written in chalk......then they knew. The Thang: Mosey in the parking lot with a sudden turn…
FEB 6, 2019
What day is it? It's Hump Day
8 men showed up for the workout this morning. T-Claps to Band Camp for bringing an FNG "Cow Bell". He's is from Oklahoma. It was the best we could do after the workout. After a quick disclaimer, we jogged around the…
FEB 5, 2019
Fire Ant 2-5-19
15 Pax posted at Fire Ant for unseasonably warm January morning. We had a large crowd this morning - looks like training may be picking up for the May Custom. Also, big welcome to Jiffy and River Rat as first timers to…
FEB 5, 2019
Golden Corral Corrals 3 FNG's
From a last minute Q request from ______, Lutefisk grabbed 3 FNG's from his neighborhood. You should try it... I posted the Men's Health link and left an open invite and got three suckers to join us. The disclaimer was…
JAN 31, 2019
Keeping it moving at FMHS
No FNG’s but made sure to deliver a Disclaimer on this brisk 23-degree morning. The crowd was a little light this morning, but strong. Warm-up SSH x50- for Trucker Quick stretch Mosey- HS Lot- Toy Soldiers in between…
JAN 29, 2019
3 Men and a Baby
Four men (three respects and one 'no respect') joined together on a fine SC morning to get their daily feast at the Golden Corral. Here is what they did: The Thang: Mosey out of the HT shopping center to the new…
THE ARMORY · JAN 28, 2019
The Armory: Envelope Notes
A lucky 13 PAX gathered in the not too cold late-January gloom for this rendition of The Armory. Set the disclaimer into motion and the PAX soon followed moseying over to the far side of the church parking lot. Warm Up…
JAN 26, 2019
Lucky 7 at the Yard
7 was the number at the Yard on Saturday for a cool start to the day. I got out there early to do a little pre work on the site. Chalk is necessary item for school yard planning. Went through the disclaimer and a brief…
JAN 25, 2019
22 at The Swamp on this cool January morning
22 at The Swamp on this cool January morning We got a break from rain to come out and enjoy a good end to the week We had 3 groups, Runners, Ruckers and Bootcampers Those who chose the bootcamp route got YHC as Q Was…
THE RANCH · JAN 24, 2019
Spicy McDeuce at TheRanch
Lightning Backblast 60 degrees in January was too good to pass up, according to the 7 pax that posted to TheRanch, regardless of the moderate-to-heavy rains. Sasquatch and SkateOrDie even ran to and from the workout…
JAN 23, 2019
Pantheon - A little bit of everything
6 Pax braved a possible deluge of 40% chance of rain. YHC was duped to take the Q by an unnamed #HIM that was on a mission to get YHC to post this week. Mission was successful. YHC took the bait, set the alarm and made…
JAN 22, 2019
Accumulating Around Rite-Aid
Lightning Backblast 22 degrees didn't scare off 6 pax from Golden Corral. No FNGs, so the disclaimer was light and we quickly got to moseying around the parking lot. Quick stop near the launch point for a warm-up: - 30…
VARSITY · JAN 18, 2019
Sally vs. Roxanne
Nine men braved the gloom to settle the question of which challenge is better: Sally or Roxanne. Began with a warm up: Short mosey run Pull ups (5 oyo) SSH (IC 12x) Moroccan Nightclub (IC 12x) Windmill (IC 12x) Peter…
JAN 17, 2019
Round and Round
Lightning Backblast - Scant disclaimer - 1-mile Warmup jog at SirTopham's conversation pace (8:05 🤮 ) - COP Stretch exercises (SSH, Windmills, Imperial Walkers, Cherry Pickers) - The Thang - 400m run, 400m recovery pace…
JAN 17, 2019
Buffet at the Poopdeck
5 Pax came out to a cold day in the gloom. I decided to bring a Golden Corral classic to the Poopdeck. COP The usual assortment of SSH to warm up, Imperial Walkers, Moroccan Night Clubs, Windmills, Squats, Peter…
THE RANCH · JAN 17, 2019
Oh that smell!
It was great to see so many PAX pulling into the Ranch on a cold morning. Even Dark Helmet arrived earlier than normal, he beat Bonsai, Fire Marshall Bill and Fratboy! T-Claps to my good ol' pal Champagne for coming…