Author Archives: Jolly Rancher

Technically, my 2nd Postiversary is on Sunday, August 2.  But, I’m like a giddy little school boy who wants to celebrate early vs. late and was too lazy to schedule a BlackOps on a Sunday.  Plus, The Nest [surprisingly] was open so I jumped on it early. This weekend is the Outrunning, Outbiking, Outgolfing, orContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast – 2nd Postiversary Q with Jolly @ The Nest – 08/01/2020”

Beautiful morning at The Station as always. Co-piloted for Airplane at last minute – because I love Qing. But, I didn’t realize it until now that I think this is the second time I’ve now subbed for Airplane on his last two scheduled Qs. I asked him again if he had a weinke as heContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – Station @ Inferno – 07/16/2020”

I hate Mondays. I’m not sure why but it’s just hard to get up and get motivated. But, Monday is also weigh in day for the #weightright challenge. And that means one last chance to burn off some calories before weigh in (don’t worry – I’m always consistent in weighing in after working out…so itContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – Silo @ North Posh – 07/13/2020”

I know what you are thinking – you must need to go see an eye doctor. Is that really Jolly Rancher who signed up to Q at North Posh? Why in the world would Jolly Rancher Q Beastmode at North Posh?!? He’s not a beast. While that may be true, I also know that theContinueContinue reading “Jolly Rancher Q – North Posh – 07/13/2020”

As always, it was another great morning with the PAX at the County.  I arrived a little early to set up some of the LED flashing lights with the exercises at the various stations around campus.  I ran into Crock Pot as he was gathering some coupons for PAX that don’t yet have their own. ContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – Circuit Work at the Loco – 07/07/2020”

Join me for a circuit workout at the Loco tomorrow at 0530 at The County.  This one promises to put you back on track after the holiday weekend and should be an overall body beat down. Bring your coupons, a friend and a can-do attitude. SYITG! Jolly Rancher out!

What a great morning, but like any other day there were problems. You see, Airplane had a passport issue and was grounded with a sick 2.0 last night – so, he called me to see if I’d be interested in picking up his flight…errr, Q…at Pleasantville this morning.  So, that was problem number one. SecondContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – Jolly Rancher’s Tour of Pleasantville – 07/03/2020”

I missed the pre-blasts and back-blasts during the quarantine period. It’s good to be able to acknowledge and memorialize all of the CSAUP things we do in the morning. Weather was great. PAX participating included: Brown WaterColonel KlinkFockerTidwellCratchitMa BellJerry Maguire (R)GiseleLaunchpad (R)CochranLe PewFungiStick UpBulletin (R)Jolly Rancher (Q) Time was called at 0530 and announcements andContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – Agony at the County – 06/11/2020”

It’s been a while since I had to write a pre-blast…so long that I had to hack into my own account as I forgot my password.  Clearly, I prevailed. And, the good news is I didn’t forget how to lead a beat down having led several over the quarantine period.  So, come on out andContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast – Jolly Rancher Q – The Agony @ The County”

Great day for a workout this morning. Weather was great, but company of the PAX that showed up made it even better.  PAX: FockerHoly Roller (R)Colonel KlinkBrown WaterMa BellCratchitFear FactorCochranBulletin (R)Jolly Rancher (Q)  COP: Disclaimers provided. Headed out on a mosey to the concession stands taking the path on the way there. Circled up forContinueContinue reading “Back Blast : Planetarium @ Boondocks – 03/24/2020”

The Boondocks, or “boonies” for short, is a great place for social distancing.  So, come on out and join me in the gloom. Weinke is not yet finalized, but the current restrictions make it a little hard to be too creative.  So, you can expect some running and body work exercises.  We will be respectingContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast : Planetarium @ Boondocks – 03/24/2020”

Enjoyed making it out to the gloom on Wednesday for a non-heavy, heavy. Instead of heavy iron it was a heavy run day. Just like Muhammad Ali, just bob and weave with all the punches life throws at you and Qing a WO is really no different. PAX: FructoseHush PuppyWide RightCratchitDauberCaptain CrunchberryGrizzlyMa BellJolly Rancher (Q)ContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – Foundry (run heavy, not iron heavy) – 03/18/2020”

When the Leadership Council advised no coupons, Dauber [Foundry Site Q] and I started chatting to figure out how a heavy workout is even possible.  Sure, we could use ruck sacks – but not everyone has them.  Sure, we can ask everyone to bring a weight – but not everyone has them.  The benefit ofContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast – Foundry [without the Iron] – 03/18/2020”

Celebration Day 2020.  What a day. For those that aren’t aware, my son Samuel passed away on March 15, 2018 after a long battle with heart disease related issues.  The battle was a long hard fought battle for him as well as the army of people that helped us during those times in caring forContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – Celebration Day @ the Nest – 03/14/2020”

As the title has it, tomorrow is the 2nd Annual Celebration Day with ‘ol Jolly Rancher Q’ing at The Nest.  For those that were not able to attend the 1st Celebration Day last year at The Chopper, you’ll have to join me in the gloom to figure out what we’ll be celebrating together. The NestContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast – Celebration Day at The Nest – 03/14/2020”

This was my first Q at The Inferno since being named an official AO [or at least I think it is].  It was good to get back out to this AO and lead because it is just like home and seems like work travels have kept me away from it for the past month.  Plus,ContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – The Inferno @ The Station – 03/12/2020”

A small group from The County has been doing some extra credit and BlackOps running lately – and I’ve been able to join a few times and I’ve enjoyed it. So, guess what? Run heavy tomorrow. Bring the shoes and lace ‘em up. Bring gloves, too, just in case we run into some coupons orContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast : The Inferno @ The Station for a Jolly Good Time – 03/12/2020”

It felt good to get back out in the gloom on Thursday after a few weeks off. My body tells me otherwise, but that’s nothing new really. Weather was a little chilly but not terrible. Good company though so the weather didn’t bother me. PAX: Colonel KlinkFockerVikingMama’s BoyWildflowerAirplanePotterHoly RollerLittle JerryFear FactorScratch-n-DentDouble DownRetainerMayhemStick UpHush PuppyRed WagonAsianContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – Agony @ the County : 02/27/2020”

I haven’t posted since February 15 and I’m not afraid to admit that I miss the gloom. For those non-math majors or anybody that isn’t named Abacus, that’s almost 2-weeks of ghosting the gloom.  I wish I could say it was due to the warmth of the fartsack, but it was life and work obligationsContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast – Agony @ the County w/ Jolly Rancher!”

My 2.0 decided to throw a party last night – two separate ones, with the first starting around midnight and the second around 4am.  Needless to say, when the alarm went off to roll out of bed this morning it was difficult. But, I was scheduled to Q.  Which means I had no choice becauseContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – The Silo @ North Posh – 02/10/2020”

I have a love-hate relationship with Mondays. There are rarely times that I actually look forward to Monday – normally that’s when it’s a national summer holiday like Memorial Day or Labor Day.  Outside of the holidays, Monday means it’s a work day – and, the beginning of a work week at that. But, youContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast – The Silo @ North Posh – 02/10/2020”

Alarm went off on Friday and I really didn’t want to get up.  But, being the Site Q at Wisteria I really have no choice.  Grabbed my phone to check the weather so I can plan my gear accordingly – found a text message from Flounder that he sent while I was snoozing [at aboutContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – Wisteria @ Pleasantville – 02/07/2020”

The Long Run BlackOps fills a unique hole in F3Louisville, but it is like a well kept secret for some reason in spite of Mr. Hat and the crew continually beating the drum to get this thing firing on all cylinders.  The unique hole is that it begins at 0500 vs. the usual 0530. Yes,ContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – Long Run BlackOps – 01/20/2020”

Looking forward to joining the men of the Long Run BlackOps tomorrow morning. Yes, it is going to be cold. Yes, it starts a little earlier than other WOs scheduled on Monday. But, that means you can enjoy that much more coffee afterwards before you go to work. Or, a few extra minutes in theContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast : Long Run BlackOps @ 0500 : 01/20/2020”

It snuck up on me, but yesterday at The Foundry [according to the Weasel Shaker] was my 250th post at F3.  So, today was a bit of a personal celebration of that milestone. I remember it like it was yesterday when PK and I met up for dinner to catch-up and he was talking toContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – #250 at Cloverfield – 01/16/2020”

Flounder went crazy on me yesterday and sent a pre-blast for Cloverfield and THEN checked the calendar to see if it was open.  Too late, Flounder, because Jolly’s got this one on lockdown – including a celebration of post #250-ish! So, I encourage you to come on out to The Garden on Thursday and seeContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast – Cloverfield – 01/16/2020 – Jolly’s VQ at the Garden!”

This is a little test to see who reads pre-blasts – and how much of a dedicated PAX you are. Free coffee to any other non-County PAX that shows up at Peggy Baker Park tomorrow.  If you don’t do it for free coffee, do it for #RyleighStrong. WEAR GREEN!  And, bring gloves for ground and couponContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast – Peggy Baker Park – 01/14/2020”

Rain? What rain. If you let the fart sack beat you this morning then shame on you. Weather was perfect for getting busy. And, the boys at The Nest got busy today indeed. PAX: Brown Water Fear Factor Double Down (R) Holy Roller (R) Cratchit Hush Puppy Captain Crunchberry Assfault (FNG) (pronounced Asphalt) DeVitto (lateContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – #no-rain – the Nest @ the County – 01/11/2020”

They say that pictures speak a thousand words.  So, there you have it. Don’t let a little rain in the forecast scare you from enjoying a 60 degree day in January. Bring your running shoes.  We’re going to get busy and venture off campus a little tomorrow.  Estimated mileage a little over 3 miles. BonusContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast – the Nest @ the County – 01/11/2020”