Author Archives: OJ

Come on out to the O to help me celebrate 2 years of getting better. We’ll work hard and I can share the always funny story of my first post. Bring your headlamps if you can. Syitg -OJ

16 HIMs came out to celebrate a brother’s birthday today at the O. Weather – Steamy 75 degrees (shower didn’t take kind of morning) Gear: Broncos visor & orange tank – Hall of Fame game in two days!  (save your Broncos suck comments, we have Flacco.  Everything will be great this season, right?) Q – OJContinueContinue reading “7/30 Backblast the O #BagofWrenches”

How many times to I have to tell you, whatever you put up there, he will read! Haven’t Q’ed in a month.  Hasn’t rained in a month.  That changes tomorrow.  Come help me celebrate my birthday.  We’ll do a little of this and a little of that and yada yada, we’ll all get better. syitgContinueContinue reading “7/30 Preblast the O #BagofWrenches”

Having previously done two 50 mile Star Courses, I knew I needed to tackle a tough event.  I was always a little leery about doing this event from hearing all the scary stories from the guys from Toledo and watching countless YouTube videos putting people through some of the most grueling exercises.  When GR hadContinueContinue reading “6/28 Backblast GORUCK TOUGH Class 3094 – Louisville, KY”

Ok folks, last post for this guy before the Tough Friday night. Gotta rest and be fresh. Q – OJ PAX: Glen Ross, Viking, Backdraft, Fall Guy (R), Speedbump, Snowman, Grinder, Pope Mosey to the tennis courts (it’s 5:31 and I can see 🌞 15 Grass Grabbers IC 30 SSHs IC 15 Copperhead Squats ICContinueContinue reading “6/24 Backblast The O”

Having never Q’ed a Heavy at the Vet, I jumped at the chance to get my VQ scheduled a while back. I’ve only been to a couple of heavy workouts before and they’re tough. I knew I needed to bring some pain. Q – OJ PAX – Maxi, Worm, Plumb Bob, Carlose, McAfee, Rickshaw MoseyContinueContinue reading “6/10 Backblast Big Mo Heavy at the Vet”

Ok raise your hand if you’ve been to a heavy at the Vet? Great, it will be good to see you back there Monday. For those that didn’t raise their hands, make this your first time out to a heavy. Ohh and heads up, take it easy Sunday, you’ll need all you got for MondayContinueContinue reading “6/10 Preblast Big Mo Heavy at the Vet #juiceedition”

A year ago, Wham! and I ran the May ruck event.  It was a good one but went far too long.  I believe we did over 13 miles in 4 hours.  I knew I didn’t want to tackle something like that again.  I think all of our monthly ruck events need to run just aboutContinueContinue reading “5/24/19 Backblast May Ruck Event #ScavengerHunt”

Our monthly Ruck event is upon us. Sorry I know it’s falling on a holiday weekend, but with our A-Olympics last week, this was our only option. Come on out for a fun night. If you’ve never rucked before, this may be a good time to see what it’s all about. There will be minimalContinueContinue reading “5/24 Preblast May Ruck event #ScavengerHunt”

Seeing that the extender was open a while back, I jumped at the chance to take the Q.  I can’t remember the last time I was at the Mutt on a Thursday. Conditions: clear, mild 75 degrees Q – OJ PAX – Zartan, Blueprint, Rih Rih, PED, Mouth, Larry Flint, Glen Ross, Plum Bob, Zima,ContinueContinue reading “5/23 Backblast the Mutt #extender”

I can’t remember the last time I made it to the Mutt on a Thursday. I don’t have t shirts or popsicles planned but I do have a doozy of a q in store. Come on out and see for yourself. Syitg -OJ

Recently someone mentioned that they thought my Q’s weren’t all that difficult. Well let’s change that. A while back I saw that the Ruiner was open on derby. I had previously ran a derby themed Q back in the fall of 17′. I got to thinking how I could spice this one up a bit.ContinueContinue reading “5/4 Backblast The O #DerbyRuiner”

Someone recently said my workouts aren’t tough enough. Tomorrow I’m re-running my Derby Q from the fall of 17′. I’ve spiced it up a bit so come on out to the O for 1.25 miles of pain. Don’t be a gelding. Syitg -OJ

Tomorrow at the O will be a piece of cake.  Fake news, it’s going to be absolutely brutal.  I might have nightmares thinking about tomorrow’s workout tonight. Come on out and test your mettle.  You’ve been warned… SYITG -OJ

Couldn’t make it a week before returning to my beloved Temple of Gloom.  Who Dey was going to take the Q but looked at his schedule and couldn’t commit so I figured I’d take the Q. Weather – clear, crisp perfect 42 degrees Q – OJ PAX: PK, Violet, Loco, Shiplap, Vincent (R), Trump, TammyContinueContinue reading “3/28 Backblast The O #templeofgloom”

I keep trying to get away and the O keeps pulling me back in. Temps looking good for tomorrow so come on out and join me. (Insert comment about OJ and the weather) Syitg -OJ

4 Ruckers departed from Seneca Park this morning at 0500 to head to the golf course for 18 holes. I forget exactly how hilly that course is, making it perfect for rucking. Played all 18 and back to Seneca put us in at just over 7 miles. I thought I might be running this oneContinueContinue reading “FORE!!! Black Ops Ruck at Seneca Golf Course”

Knowing the forecast was going to be dicey, I was planning on shooting this Q off the cuff depending on what we were dealing with.  3 HIMs showed up to support a brother in the rain. Q – OJ PAX: Violet, PK, Viking mosey to the tennis courts 15 Abe Vigotas IC 15 Grass GrabbersContinueContinue reading “3/14 Backblast the O #templeofgloom”

Soo.. there’s like a 100% chance of rain in the morning. If you haven’t been to a workout when it’s a monsoon, you should. These are the workouts you’ll remember. Come on out to the O tomorrow and play in the rain with me. Syitg – OJ *don’t forget to bring a towel.

I’m usually at the O on Tuesdays but thought I’d sign up to Q the Rooster and visit the fine lads over at the Mutt.  Was looking forward to catching up with the Mutt regulars like Zartan, Zoolander, Pepperoni, Mouth, Glen Ross, Fridge, Mad Cow, Backdraft, Buschhhh, Quimby, Spinal Tap, and many more.  Wait, noneContinueContinue reading “1/29 Backblast the Mutt #theRooster”

Is it going to be cold in the morning? You bet your Royal Asscot Zartan. Is it going to get a lot colder later this week? Afraid so. Plan on starting those cars a little early tomorrow so you can get to the Mutt. I’m whipping up a good one. Heavy gloves and reflective gearContinueContinue reading “1/29 Preblast at the Mutt #theRooster”

It’s why they get paid the big bucks folks.  A meteorological genius here with his forecast. Been eyeing the forecast all week.  Knowing potential bad weather would hit Friday night coupled with the amazing Ruck event last night held by PK and Malito, I knew the turnout could be slim.  5 HIMs joined me forContinueContinue reading “1/12 Backblast at the O #ruiner #milkandbread”

https://youtu.be/v2tA7fzugxM Don’t let being out late after the ruck tonight or the possibility of snow keep you away from hitting up the one and only Godfather of workouts, The Ruiner. Maybe I’ll bring snow sleds and we can just hit up Seneca Golf Course. Syitg – OJ

Inside look at the YMCA this morning. F3 > Globo Gym Was thinking a few weeks back, man I haven’t posted at Norton Commons but once since its inception.  Feeling guilty, I text’d Grinder that I’d signed up to take a Friday.  Need to get this Double Down Challenge going with a guest Q atContinueContinue reading “1/4 Backblast Pleasantville #wisteria”

After being on the shelf for the last week with a cold, it was great to get back at it this morning. Come on out and help me keep it going tomorrow at Norton Commons. Syitg -OJ

Realized the other day that I hadn’t posted at the Mutt in weeks.  I checked the calendar and there was an opening on the 12th.  Perfect, I’ll make my return and Q the Blender.  FF to today. Weather – MUCH warmer that yesterday, holy cow it was cold yesterday.  37 degrees today, clear and crisp.ContinueContinue reading “12/12 Backblast The Mutt #theblender”

Tomorrow is going to be a fun one. Come out and challenge yourself. Syitg -OJ

Having been recruited a while back by Airplane to Q the County, I knew I needed to bring a real skull crusher.  I mean these guys get 25-30 like nobody’s business.  Big groups can be tough to Q but I knew what I had in mind on how to dish out some pain… Q -ContinueContinue reading “11-8 Backblast The County #Agony”

OJ’s heading to the county tomorrow. Will it be hard? Yes. Will it be worth it? Yes. Will you get better? Yes. Will you get murdered? Nah. Syitg -OJ

Doing my best Grinder impersonation, I’m in the middle of 4 Q’s in a three week span.  Catfish and I agreed to trade Q’s at each other’s normal site a few weeks back.  He took the TOG last Thursday at the O and I had the Silo for today.  I had only posted once outContinueContinue reading “10/29 Backblast North Posh #theSilo #pumpingiron”