backblasts
Every workout’s write-up, newest first — straight from the Q’s backblast.
211 backblasts mention “Birdcage”
MAR 26, 2019
Hill Day at Pathfinder
Backblasts- they are important. Even for running workouts. it is part of being the Q. Do it. Well, after multiple times of Skate or Die asking me if I would Q Pathfinder and me saying yes, but not committing to a date…
OCT 5, 2017
Laces out Q'Jacked!!
So today at Laces Out went a little like this. YHC rolled in and then Nomad popped out with his running vest on saying that we were going to run to Gardenia and do hill repeats. YHC looked at Nomad and told him "If I…
SLOW BURN · SEP 8, 2017
Tubthumping at Slowburn
I was very happy to see 28 PAX report to Slowburn for my VQ! As promised via Twitter the day before, I did my 28 Merkins during a count-o-rama. No FNG's. Gave the disclosure and we formed 2 lines for an Indian Run to…
THE RANCH · AUG 17, 2017
4 Corners of Body Destruction
No, we did not do the Body Destroyer for 45 minutes, Birdcage! However, there was consistent feedback that this was a brutally different workout. Welcome to "ya never know what ur gonna get with Straight Up!" A big…
RING OF FIRE · AUG 9, 2017
A Res-Q for Birdcage, at the Coop.
Res-Q: When a Pax is down (IR, or emergency DR trip, or whatever) and another Pax meets the call for help and jumps in last minute to Q for him. Birdcage thought it would be a great idea to play soccer (futból) on…
THE RANCH · JUN 29, 2017
1/2 Mile With Your Partner
We had a really good turn out at the Ranch this week! Some traffic on the Twitter machine the prior day may have influenced that and some pax did not miss the chance to highlight the fact that YHC has some staples that…
SNAKE PIT · MAY 15, 2017
Almost had #SaveTheShanks at Tomahawk
Received a text from Chicken Wing yesterday afternon asking me if I was good to go for Tomahawk this week. I HAD NO FREAKIN IDEA!!! So Thank you to Chicken Wing for the reminder (shameless Plug for Site Q's - make sure…
SNAKE PIT · APR 17, 2017
Nothing says Monday like a BOP
The day, Monday. The temperature, mild. The previous days Jalapenos, a bad idea. I called the battle cry for the ORIGINAL kettle bell BOP and there was no shortage of takers. Today there was something different and…
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…
VARSITY · FEB 3, 2017
When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging!
Disclaimer was disclaimed and off we went to mosey the parking lot, randomly stopping for SSHs and seal jacks. Along the way, we incorporated high knees, butt kickers, karaoke, side shuffles, and some dynamic…
RING OF FIRE · JAN 18, 2017
Once Upon a Time....
Sit as I weave a story of pain and dismay. What better way to work out than to embrace our child hood stories of kings man, giants, and childhood fancy. Well at least that's what I thought. YHC set out on a quest to…
SNAKE PIT · NOV 7, 2016
Passing the torch after poppers
YHC had the honor to join 10 brothers in the Gloom at The Tomahawk. What a great AO! Bourne and I will be co-site Qs and looking forward to continuing in the strong pedigree of Ringer and Birdcage, both of whom were…
VARSITY · OCT 21, 2016
I want to see Cake Boss in spandex
Cake Boss the title is thanks to Kielbasa. Not sure what he was thinking (jk I know exactly what he was thinking). Either way as a group we decided it took the title spot. 6 decided to take the Varsity Plunge. What goes…
SNAKE PIT · AUG 15, 2016
CSPAN Return to @F3Tomahawk
Perfect High Humidity Morning and 77 degrees Disclaimer - Legal Counsel not present (scared?) Really dark out there... And we were off at a good mosey pace, carrying your kettlebell, around back of the school Warm Up…
BLOCK PARTY · AUG 2, 2016
A Pyramid Scheme
YHC was privileged to Q for the 2nd time in 2 days in The Fort and the greeting from Birdcage made me think yesterday was a decent workout, so I hope this one didn't disappoint! We circled up for COP in the parking lot…
SNAKE PIT · FEB 8, 2016
Tomahawk - Post SB50 recovery
So at about 2pm on Superbowl Sunday I get the reminder that I have the Q at Tomahawk. At first I was like, "Crap!".....but then I was like.....I'm going to be up all night anyway so why not just Q and have a blast…
JUL 30, 2015
Final day for Board of Pain
The final summer installment of the Board of Pain for the men of the Fort. There is rumor it has migrated south to #TheRock. Glad to have that trainwreck out of my hands! Triple claps to Co- Pay as the only Pax to post…
BLOCK PARTY · JUN 30, 2015
Run it out
6 PAX braved the gloom this morning. We talked about strength work in Indian Land. Would today's fitness be tough enough? Quick lap around WEP COT: SSH, IW, Mountain Climbers. 10 burpee OYO The Thang: Partner up 10…
BLOCK PARTY · JUN 17, 2015
Block Party Hits the Road
6 PAX chose the tried-n-true Block Party as their place to make a downPAINment. Oh, there are plenty of other Tuesday morning options in The Fort these days, but these men know where the real party is on Tuesdays. The…