backblasts
Every workout’s write-up, newest first — straight from the Q’s backblast.
501 backblasts mention “Anchorman”
THE BALLROOM · OCT 22, 2024
Backblast! Guys don’t curtsy
Kept it simple, a little mosey warmup then did some crazy curtsy lunges. A lot of them. Butt was sore for days. Lots of leg exercises to help with running for later in week. We also did a good bit of an work. Finished…
CLYDESDALES · OCT 16, 2024
Backblast! Clydestrails
THE THANG: Pre-run optional then 6 hit Trails, 14 hit pavement ANNOUNCEMENTS: Christmas Party, Cold Weather Drive for WNC, & Read your newsletter COT: Ball of Man-Closing Prayer
THE BALLROOM · OCT 15, 2024
Backblast! Cindy is missing!!!
Did a warmup near shovel flag as we anticipated the arrival of our fearless Q. SSH, windmills, shoulder taps, Imperial Walkers and Peter Parker’s. Decided we would take a mosey down to the next stop for a few other…
FLIGHT PLAN · OCT 14, 2024
Backblast! Baxter tour
13 were at Flight Plan to run thru Baxter. Good to see Dojo who starts a new job today. All enjoyed.
THE HIVE · OCT 11, 2024
Backblast! Mule Kick
WARMUP: SSH, WM, CP, HW, yoga-esque stretch THE THANG: 3+ rounds of 5 exercises with varied cadence to yield full body burn: Flutter Press, Bicep Curls, Shrugs, OYO 25 Sumo Squats, OYO 25 KB Swings Nur halfway up the…
OCT 10, 2024
Backblast! Funhouse sendoff at the Pond
WARMUP: ran to Hardee’s, did SSH, planked, ran more. Ran down to city hall building. THE THANG: 2 exercises at the city hall building, ran down to 4 way stop for 1 burpee (added 1 burpee each time we passed it, then up…
CLYDESDALES · OCT 9, 2024
Backblast! Walmart Run
THE THANG: Trail Route Ruckers Road Route was a round-trip run to Walmart not for a honey do list which was around 4.5+ miles, shorter route was a little past the post office ANNOUNCEMENTS: Christmas Party, Volunteers…
FLIGHT PLAN · OCT 7, 2024
Backblast! We ran….at the running AO
WARMUP: counted off. Goal was to go just “one more” which may mean pushing up the hill or going 1 second faster than your normal pace. THE THANG: Ran all the way to the end of market. All the way. MARY: nope…
BLOCK PARTY · OCT 1, 2024
Backblast! The Kickoff of the Funhouse Farewell To
WARMUP: I am certain we warmed up. THE THANG: It occurred to me as I sat to write this, that I have no idea (since it was a MONTH ago) what all we did that morning. I usually have a plan written out ahead that I either…
FLIGHT PLAN · SEP 30, 2024
Backblast! Hills of Brayden
WARMUP: THE THANG: MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: COT:
SEP 26, 2024
Backblast! Massey Street Massacre
It was a gloomy and rainy day without the presence of lighting. So we decided to follow core principle #3. Disclaimer was disclaimed at 0512. Pledge of Allegiance at 0513. And we were off. COP Briskly paced .5 mile lap…
CLYDESDALES · SEP 25, 2024
Backblast! Clyde’s Run
WARMUP: None THE THANG: Roads and Trails MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: COT: closed with Lords Prayer
THE BALLROOM · SEP 24, 2024
Backblast! 11s or 12s who knows.
Anchorman had us doing 11s but ended up being 12e cause or math sux.
FLIGHT PLAN · SEP 23, 2024
Backblast! Out-and-Back to Colosseum
Richard's Crossing to 160, head toward Walmart Left just before Arby's and right to cross top of Earthfair parking lot Left on Dave Gibson all the way out to where Colosseum launches. Turn around and run back the same…
SEP 19, 2024
Backblast! The Pendulum or Iron Cross?
Welcome FNG TOP ROPE. We pledged to :flag-us: Ran to COG for instructions. Pendulum was hill repeats could add Cross piece for flatter run. Merkins, Squats, and LBCs at the end of each leg 10,10,10 COT :v: out thx…
CLYDESDALES · SEP 18, 2024
Backblast! Reverse Amabala
WARMUP: None THE THANG: Bank > RT160 > Skipper St > RT on Still Ave > LT on Old Nation Rd > RT on RT160 > back to Bank (COT) MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sundae Ruck this Saturday , Leader of the Links is looking for sponsors…
FLIGHT PLAN · SEP 16, 2024
Backblast! Running the Walmart loop
WARMUP: None THE THANG: Run to Walmart and return 4.5MIles MARY: - ANNOUNCEMENTS: Lots COT:
SLOW BURN · SEP 13, 2024
Backblast! Freewheel Burning, Slowburning
WARMUP: yes accumulator 5, 5-10, 5-10-15 and so on Flying Squirrel, Merkins, Big Boys, LBCs, Squats Jack Webb Mahktar N'Diayes A-ROD and mumble chatter about the best GB Packers at each position. A-ROD is a backwards…
SEP 12, 2024
Backblast! Bermuda Triangle
WARMUP: None THE THANG: Bermuda Triangle which consist of running a lap around somewhat triangle shaped loop. Pit stops along the way 15 merkins 20 LBCs 20 squats 5 pull ups at print shop Then reverse the course…
CLYDESDALES · SEP 11, 2024
Backblast! VQ Running AO Q - Spectre
WARMUP: Got at it THE THANG: Munn Rd. To Harris To White To 160 - 4ish miles MARY: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: 12 year convergence Iron Pax Acceleration Project COT: Show To Know
FLIGHT PLAN · SEP 9, 2024
Backblast! Running
Ran thru Birkshire Hts in Baxter. All enjoyed immensely and complimented me on the route.
CLYDESDALES · SEP 4, 2024
Backblast! The hump day run(s)
WARMUP: Rolloff and YHC put in some pre-run miles and Bandcamp ran to the AO from home. Besides that just the standard jaw/mouth warmups aka a lot of mumblechatter THE THANG: 4ish mile route - head across I77 and take…
FLIGHT PLAN · SEP 2, 2024
Backblast! Namesake Run l
Humid “Fall” morning. 9 men showed to take flight from the premier running AO in The Fort. 9 men returned at 0600 to share tales of conquering the pavement, dodging sprinklers and spotting Flounder biking about Baxter…
AUG 29, 2024
Backblast! Wheels Up @ The Pond
WARMUP: Not really. THE THANG: Run the .5mi loop around McCammon, Clebourne, Main St back to the flags. Peter Parker, Parker Peter, Mountain Climbers, Merkins Run up Massey to Sisk Memorial 10 Box Butters, 15 Flutters…