Author Archives: BigBird

Your Bird is a huge fan of the Back Blast but has been lacking severely in recent months. The Back Blast a big piece of engagement and inclusion and should not be overlooked. Inspired by Patty, Steve-O and Natty Light, who have been ever so consistent, I plan to sum it all up following aContinueContinue reading “Blast on blasts”

Tournament time is upon us. If you’re a Cards or Cats fan, I’ve got something for everyone. Even though Louisville won’t be making the tournament and their season left a huge something to be desired, we will still be throwing our L’s up. For you Cats fans, tomorrow only, L’s down will be acceptable. ComeContinueContinue reading “3.14.24 PreBlast: The Extender @ The Mutt – BigBird Q”

The end to a work week brings newness. A new day, a new month…fresh beginnings! March 1st is, among other things, “dadgum that’s good day!” I think they’re speaking of food but why not have that perspective to the start to the day. Now, YHC has to deliver to make sure your decision to pullContinueContinue reading “3.1.24 PreBlast: Wisteria @ Pleasantville – BigBird Q”

Today was a tough as nails, running workout. I ran harder than I have in a long time…at least a week. And the thing is, I knew what I was in for. For that reason, I was anxious about it and didn’t sleep well last night. If I can help it, I don’t love havingContinueContinue reading “2.22.24 PreBlast: The Hawk’s Nest – BigBird Q”

“Things do not happen. They are made to happen.” -John F Kennedy “No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.” -Calvin Coolidge “Accomplishment will prove to be a journey not a destination.” -Dwight D Eisenhower No better place to lead a President’s Day Q thanContinueContinue reading “2.19.24 The Minuteman @ The Patriot – BigBird Q”

Tomorrow’s the day before Valentine’s Day. That can only mean one thing…It’ll be February 13th. In honor of the number 13 we’ll be doing 13’s that are kind of like 11’s but with more reps, more exercises and we’ll only be counting down on one side. So, really…I guess they’re not like 11’s at all.ContinueContinue reading “2.13.24 PreBlast: The Loco @ The County – BigBird Q”

Originally, I had a good one planned. Then, I injured myself today while trying to get on top of a trash can to snap a photo. I still plan to lay a good one down for my Mutters but it may not be what I initially envisioned. We’ll see what comes about at 0430 afterContinueContinue reading “2.8.24 PreBlast: The Extender @ The Mutt – BigBird Q”

If you saw on the calendar “deuces” next to my name, don’t worry. Your Bird ain’t going nowhere except to Vets at 0530. As a matter of fact, there’s a lot to unpack what with 2/2, Groundhog Day…The F3 PROM!!! So much to cover in so little time! Never fear, we’ll get it all inContinueContinue reading “2.2.24 PreBlast: The Choppa @ Vets – BigBird Q”

We all know that when we mention The “M” we are speaking of our wives. But do you know why the consonant M is used? Quite simply, the M stands for the Most important relationship, that of your wife/significant other. In most cases, our wives run our households. If yours is like mine, they takeContinueContinue reading “2024 February “M” Challenge”

In this backblast, there will be no talk of the work we put in. There will be no witty comments on who did what and what type of NSFW conversations took place. As a matter of fact, mumble chatter was minimal with the exception of our homeless friend that stood posted up against the restroomContinueContinue reading “1.17.23 BackBlast: More than a workout at Tyler Park”

Old man winter is testing our resolve. I have to admit, when I look at the temps the night before and it shows single digits, staying in the fart sack seems pretty enticing. But then I remind myself what it’s all about. Getting better! Knowing that there is a Q lined up, that HIM willContinueContinue reading “1.17.2024 PreBlast: Black Ops @ Tyler Park – BigBird Q”

Got some pretty good feed back on the Q I laid down for my boys at The O last week so Imma roll it out again. Sprints, Tabata, Ladders & Jack Webb’ll be on the menu. The hope is you’ll leave feeling motivated, inspired and ready to Crush the day. 36 degrees at go timeContinueContinue reading “1.11.24 Pre Blast: The Big KaPOWski @ Bayside – BigBird Q”

Normally, I’ve been pretty good about putting Q’s on my calendar and setting up a reminder two days prior to make sure I can prepare. With all of the holiday festivities, this one got by me. Good thing Finkle was doing his job as a Site Q and sent me a message yesterday asking ifContinueContinue reading “1.2.24 BackBlast: Bag of Wrenches @ The O”

The 2nd day of the New Year and we’ll be setting the tone for the year to come. We don’t get up for easy and tomorrow will give YHC the opportunity to lay a good one down for you to push yourselves. Is this the year that you are going to do just enough? OrContinueContinue reading “1.2.24 PreBlast: Bag of Wrenches @ The O – BigBird Q”

It’s hard for me to believe but this will be the 5th year in a row for this challenge that began as a CSAUP/Freed to Lead type of idea in 2020. To say that I’m humbled to have had about 100 different guys participate in the past 4 years would be an understatement. Honorable mentionContinueContinue reading “2024 Pull-up Challenge”

The Iron Horse Challenge was created as a way to help us to accelerate in all three F’s. The Fitness: The Magnet – Well, yeah…the more you work out, the better you’ll become. The Fellowship: The Glue – One of the purposes here is to travel, visit other Areas of Operation (AOs), meet and workContinueContinue reading “2024 IRON HORSE CHALLENGE”

For me, it always starts with an idea. At some point, a few days or so before I’m set to Q, inspiration strikes. Perhaps because I’m looking for it but other times something hits my Bird brain and I get excited to share it with my brothers, whomever they happen to be on the dayContinueContinue reading “12.14.23 BackBlast: The Agony @ Tue County – BigBird Q”

Feeling inspired by Viking’s Gangnam Style playlist, you the PAX will be creating our playlist. We’ll be putting in work to songs suggested. Since I’m taking lead, I’ve got honors with the first song. Bring with you a song that gets your blood pumping, running shoes, coupons (your own or we can grab onsite) andContinueContinue reading “12.14.23 Pre Blast: The Agony @ The County – BigBird Q”

To those of you that know what an L7 weenie is…you’re cool. To those that don’t…you’d be a lot cooler if you did. No worries if you’re one of the latter cuz you can come out to The Patriot tomorrow ITG at 0530 and learn how bada$$ being a weenie can be. We’ll run someContinueContinue reading “11.20.23 PreBlast: The Minuteman @ The Patriot – BigBird Q”

Eat a good meal, put your gearlander out, set your alarm clocks and get some rest. When you wake up at zero dark whatever, you’ve got options all over the place to get out and get better. If your choice is at The O, which I hope it is, you’ll be rewarded with some running,ContinueContinue reading “11.16.23 PreBlast: The Temple of Gloom @ The O – BigBird Q”

What would you do if I sang out of tune? Would you stand up and walk out on me? I wouldn’t even worry about that with our group. We’re here for each other through the ups and downs; to celebrate successes and navigate through troubled times. Tomorrow ITG, we’ll make it by with a littleContinueContinue reading “11.9.23 PreBlast: The Moonshiner @ The Boondocks – BigBird Q”

I’ve had a few Ghost Q’s in my day but none have been this close to Halloween. I think this time of year is so cool. In the days leading up to this holiday, it’s a chance for people become someone or something else, if only for a short while. The music, the movies, theContinueContinue reading “10.28.23 Ghost Q @ The O: BackBlast”

Theme: check. Intense, creepy, rubber, clown mask: check. Speaker for two songs (one macabre and one that’ll make you go insane) that would be played “in loop,” check. Hype blast on Slack advertising why one should visit the County for the Ghost Q…well, check, I guess…at least you knew that Meter Maid wasn’t going toContinueContinue reading “10.25.23 Back Blast: The Foundry @ The County – Ghost Q week”

It’s cool how sometimes you are put in the right place, with the right people and at the right time. On September 8th Finkle and I are on a 1st time phone conversation discussing an F3 PAX (T-Rex) who is up in Cinci and was looking for some help moving his parents down here inContinueContinue reading “10.11.2023 BackBlast: origin story and beatdown at BO at Tyler Park”

F3 is a Starfish. Each appendage of a Starfish is self-sufficient. If cutoff, it grows into a Starfish of its own. The Starfish then grows a new appendage. It’s been an honor to witness the spawning of this new AO. It’s a cool story that has been quick to be conceived while at the sameContinueContinue reading “10.11.2023 1st ever Tyler Park beatdown PreBlast – BigBird Q”

It’s been entirely too long since I’ve had the Q at The Hawk’s Nest…wait a minute….I’ve never Q’d at the Hawks Nest. Regardless, it’s been too long. Due to the aforementioned comment, it was time! I asked Vincent if he had any openings and this day would be that day. Preblast sent out the dayContinueContinue reading “9.26.23 Backblast: The Hawks Nest”

Home is where you come to nest. Unless of course where you nest isn’t necessarily where you call home. It’s more like a winter home where you go to fly south for…unless of course you aren’t really flying that far south but you are still going south. And it isn’t winter yet and even ifContinueContinue reading “9.26.23 PreBlast: BigBird’s VQ at The Hawk’s Nest”

Dear Cochran… I choose you. And I will choose you over and over and over again, without pause, without a doubt. In a heartbeat, I will keep choosing you and I’d choose you in a hundred lifetimes, in a hundred worlds, in any version of reality. I’d find you and I’d choose you. You willContinueContinue reading “9.16.23 PreBlast: BigBird & Cochran co-Q – 6 year Postiversary @ The Nest”

I thought Pelican would be happy with me. I felt inspired to hold an F3 on 3 basketball practice Q in preparation for this weekend’s tournament (beginning promptly at 0600 – of course after teams are decided and rules discussed). I felt sure that he would be in attendance and give me the first niceContinueContinue reading “Back Blast: 8.15.23 The Loco @ The County”

Much like Jolly, I’m a sucker for a callout. And when OG Methane asks you to sign up, the answer is always a “fo sho.” I don’t know if I’m more excited to lay one down at the poshiest of all lands or to enjoy some Methane, post workout Java. Tomorrow we’ll bear crawl, Tabata,ContinueContinue reading “8.16.23 PreBlast: The Bridge @ Posh – BigBird Q”