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32 backblasts mention “Smithers”
APR 14, 2021
Running Deck of Cards
Grassy Knoll has been posting within the Fort for quite a while and hitting Laces In and Alcatraz often. When he asked if I would Q Abyss, I was like when and where is it? Wednesday's are normal a rest day and it's all…
THE BALLROOM · SEP 22, 2020
Ballroom Fun
Beginning today, I wake up 5 minutes earlier than usual so I'm not rushing to get to an AO. I typically pull up around 5:14. No more of that bs. I keep telling myself to go all-in so I need to be more disciplined all…
THE BALLROOM · AUG 4, 2020
Handing Off The Shovel Flag for The BALLROOM - Part Deux!
Wow -what a great, steamy morning to be alive. Thanked the Good Lord for the beautiful moon rise on my way to the AO. Overcome with a sense of Deja Vu after handing the Shovel Flag off to Manziel last September, YHC…
THE BALLROOM · JUL 21, 2020
6 for a Moderate Board of Misery
6 pax conquered the Board of Moderate Misery: 5 Merkins (tempo) 5 Low Slow Squats 5 LBCs (4 count) 5 Dips (down-up-1) 5 Lunges (4 count) 5 CBLs (reverse lbc) 5 Shoulder Taps (4 count) 5 Step Ups (4 count) 5 Flutters (4…
OCT 5, 2019
VQ at the Millstone with a Guillermo 1-2-3 Routine and the Presidential Wall of NoN-sEnSe
The hype was huge, the turnout was moderate for Boss Hogg’s VQ at the Millstone. All 8 PAX in attendance got to enjoy the first day of cooler temperatures. 3 PAX went for a walk…2 with rucksacks and 1 with his arm in a…
SEP 19, 2019
Celebrating Shield's 49th @ Footloose
Warmup: 49 SSH Party: 7x7's = 7 rounds of 7 counts of: Monkey Humpers, Incline Merkins, Peter Pointers, Merkins, LBC's, Squats, SSH Happy 49th Shield! pRespect! Next we mosey'd up and down Confederate St, Indian style…
SLOW BURN · DEC 14, 2018
Intentional COTs
YHC was honored when asked to Q a workout at Slow Burn. This is my first time taking the lead at this long time AO in The Fort Region. Thank you to Smithers and the other 6 PAX for joining YHC on this chilly wet…
SLOW BURN · SEP 21, 2018
Always Ready
Maximus at a "Moderate?" I mean, c'mon, Slow Burn isn't always moderate. That said, I appreciate the opportunity to Q no matter the AO so thank you Smithers for thinking of me. I tried to honor the AO by pushing the PAX…
SLOW BURN · AUG 31, 2018
Live in the Present and Feel the Slow Burn
Got Labor Day 2018 weekend off on the right foot with a strong group of 23 pax. Awoke to a thick, humid late summer morning and Q-drenaline got YHC to the AO early. Erected a shovel flag as I know that my friend the…
AUG 9, 2018
Stairway to Heaven - 2
14 was the count this fine August morning at Footloose. That was 13 HIMs that did not know what was planned. No FNG's - quick disclaimer - mosey around the back of First Baptist Warmup: - SSH's in cadence - Low Slow…
SLOW BURN · JUL 27, 2018
We are one Brotherhood
15 came out on this mild morning, not knowing what they would be doing. The point is, they got out of bed and came anyway. There were no FNG's (although there was a Kotter - Dog Pound, welcome back!) so I gave the…
THE BALLROOM · JUL 17, 2018
Core Impact
It was a really nice morning at The Ballroom! The weather was perfect, the PAX were feisty, and the workout was tough (at least I think so). We started out with a quick disclaimer (no FNG's) and then we moseyed around…
SLOW BURN · JUL 13, 2018
More Broga Please
Warmup Seal Jacks x20 Windmills x15 Cherrypickers x15 Hillbilly Walkers x15 Mountain Climbers x15 Over Headclaps x 12 The Thang Mosey To The Big brick building behind burger king for 4 corners. 5 rounds of 4 corners 1st…
SLOW BURN · JUL 6, 2018
Crazy 8s - It can be that bad, right?
31 Pax descended upon Slow Burn for an epic adventure. A #noderate workout plus high humidity had been promised and both were granted on this day. Personally, YHC loves what the Pax have done in creating moderate…
SLOW BURN · JUN 22, 2018
Some new things at Slow Burn
Thanks to Smithers for the opportunity! Reaching respectable now allows me to feel a little more comfortable at a moderate workout. No more razzing from the PAX! Arrived early, set out things. Put in the bifocal…
SLOW BURN · JUN 15, 2018
Hat trick at Slowburn
Quick disclaimer for this BB: after 3 Q's in as many days, some details are a little fuzzy. After a quick disclaimer we moseyed down the hill to the far side of the building on the right. After we completed your…
SLOW BURN · MAY 18, 2018
If you build it, they will come..
The weather forecasts leading up to Slow Burn showed what could have been a soggy outing. In preparation, I made sure I had not one, but two Weinke's prepared for the PAX. One bringing back a popular game from College…
SLOW BURN · APR 27, 2018
Moderately Crabby
Thanks to Smithers for allowing me to lead this morning. 23 HIMs started with the disclaimer and then took a little twist on the mosey down the hill to the back side of Lowes for the warm-up and beat down. Two lines…
SLOW BURN · APR 20, 2018
Slow Burn Deck of Pain
The morning started out cooler than yesterday...and everyone noticed that right away. That's okay, because what I had in store would keep everyone warm enough without question. Started out with the standard disclaimer…
SLOW BURN · APR 6, 2018
Slow Burn Core Workout
It was the last weekday of spring break, yet 14 PAX joined us in the gloom for a solid core workout. Mumble chatter was significant and welcomed! Getting right to it....Disclaimer then a mosey to warmup: - SSH's - 25 …
SLOW BURN · MAR 30, 2018
Sparkplug's 4 Corners + Coupons
The morning was actually pleasant. Upper 60's, a slight breeze, and no active rain...to start. Sparkplug was on Q and had Twister bring a trunk load of coupons! Started out with a partner carrying a coupon in a mosey…
MAR 22, 2018
Last Minute Q at Footloose with a promise of no stairs
So I took the Q at the last minute to help out Beacon, and during the initial twitter planning there was a request made for no stairs, so I decided to make today's beat down leg friendly in the event any P200 guys were…
SLOW BURN · MAR 2, 2018
The Big Event - Shovel Flag Handoff
So the hype has been great, and the STRONG showing this morning proved it has value! 26 HIM's all came out on what was a pretty cold 48 degree March morning (that WIND). This was not an ordinary workout. Barry Manilow…
FEB 24, 2018
The Baby Yeti
It was a beautiful morning...not too warm, not too cold, a bit breezy, and a bit of a foggy gloom. Perfect! Attendance was light...but today was The Yeti CSAUP. In honor of all those men running in the main attraction…