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A couple of days behind but nevertheless here is the Back Blast. My goal was to keep the workout simple but run heavy. Here is who was in attendance: Husky Milton Dauber Fructose Pork Chop Wide Right Gypsy Minnow Bob Ross Nice and Slow Domino Catfish(Q) We ran 1.5 laps for a warm-up plus: 25ContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast – The Cloverfield @ The Garden – 3.05.20”

I missed the gloom after taking a week off for before Bragg and two weeks after. That said, I’m back this week and ready to get after it. We are going to run tomorrow…..ALOT. We will start with a small Dora crusher set and stay moving the rest of the time. SYITG. Can’t wait. -Catfish

Truth be told, I almost forgot to send this back blast. That said, I remembered, so here you go: If you haven’t been to Bayside, go there. It’s an awesome site with several different areas to utilize and concoct whatever form of crazy beatdown you can imagine. This is a tight knit group that isContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast – The Big Kapowski @ Bayside – 1/23/20”

Looking forward to getting back out to beautiful Bayside tomorrow morning. We will do little running and some burpees. No coupons but looking at the temps you might want to wear gloves anyway! Can’t wait to see you boys ITG!! -Catfish

It’s always nice to get back out to The County. I was looking forward to Thursday all week and I was not disappointed. In all, we 19 PAX. Here is who came out: Scratch and Dent Rocky Red Card My Pleasure Holy Roller (R) Little Jerry (R) Double Down (R) Hush Puppy Ashley Peach EtoContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast – The Agony @ The County – 1.16.20”

#RyleighStrong became a national F3 movement on Tuesday. I’m repeatedly in awe at this group and the impact we have when we come together. “More than a workout” was in full effect this week and the energy at The O was buzzing. In all, we had 27 PAX in attendance. Here is the list ofContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast – BoW at The O – 1.14.19”

In the past I’ve mentioned that The County was a 2nd home for me. I haven’t been there as much this year as I would’ve liked so I’m looking forward to having the Q there tomorrow! I’ve been on a Dora kick this week and I don’t expect that to change in the next 24ContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast – The Agony at The County – 1.16.20”

Main thing tomorrow is to remember to wear green as we will be getting out for cause bigger than ourselves. Don’t let a late night game keep from you helping support Ryleigh and the family of one our finest, Tony Malito. The workout will be a Dora/Suicide escalating set. We will be using coupons soContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast – BoW @ The O – 1.14.20”

According to Glen Ross, today’s workout was a high 7. Initially, I thought to myself, “what a low score!”. However, after clarification from several Mutt veterans, I was assured that a high 7 was respectable and that meant Glen Ross was happy with how it went. Knowing that I passed the “test” I enjoyed theContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast – The Extender at The Mutt – 1.9.20”

Looking forward to getting back out to The Mutt tomorrow. We will do a little running and coupon work. Goal is a good full body workout. I look forward to seeing you guys! SYITG -Catfish

December 7th, 1941, “A date which will live in infamy”. Those were the words proclaimed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on December 8th, 1941 as he addressed a joint session of Congress. It’s hard to imagine what the nation and the families of those stationed at Pearl Harbor were going through in the days andContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – Remember Pearl Harbor – 2019 December Ruck Event – Catfish/McAfee Co-Q”

I was excited to have the opportunity to Q at The County this week. This was also the first time I had “Co-Q’d” and I was motivated to get out there with McAfee and see what we could come up with. As Mac mentioned in the Pre-Blast, Iron sharpens Iron and he and I haveContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast – The Loco at The County – 12.3.19”

It had been a while since I Q’d at The Garden so I was excited to get the opportunity this week. Due to the terrain, The Garden has become one of the harder sites in terms of the workouts and I’ve been motivated by the PAX laying beatdowns there on a regular basis. That said,ContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast – The Cliffs at The Garden – 11.26.19”

If you are worried about the extra calories you will be consuming this week, worry no more. Come out to The Garden tomorrow and get some. This workout will be challenging but rewarding(when you are finished). It’s been a while since I have Q’d at St. Pat’s so I’m looking forward to it. Can’t wait.ContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast – The Cliffs @ The Garden – 11.26.19”

When Plumb Bob reached out to me and asked me to Q Ghost week at The Mutt, I was excited to do so and said yes right away. Due to the recent growth in AO’s, it’s difficult to get around to different sites on a regular basis. The Mutt is a staple in the LouisvilleContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast – The Rooster at The Mutt – 10.22.19”

PAX in attendance: Dunphy Bob Ross Milton Huggies Catfish(Q) Not a whole lot of detail to share in this BB as we kept it simple and did an out and back run. PAX circled up with the usual disclaimer and started out running toward South Posh. We headed down the path toward the gazebo, cutContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast – North Posh – The Silo – 9.16.19”

Since we are in the midst of the IPC, Beastmode will return to Run Mode tomorrow. We will be doing an out and back run so this will allow us to accomodate all pace groups. We will end with some stretching. Should be some good mumblechatter and great start to the week. SYITG. -Catfish

The aim for Beastmode yesterday was to give the PAX a taste of what the IronPAX workouts will be like and to also help prepare for the challenge coming our way. We had 10 PAX total and 7 were signed up for the challenge. Here is who came out: Banana Hands(R) Nice and Slow MiltonContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast – BeastMode – North Posh – 8.19.19”

ATTN: IronPax participants. No better place to get geared up for the upcoming challenge than Beastmode tomorrow. This will be a serious workout aimed at getting our team ready for the challenge. Bring your merlot bucket and a stopwatch/watch if you have one. We are going to start this week off with a bang! IContinueContinue reading “Catfish Q – Beastmode – North Posh – 8/19/19”

I wanted to take advantage of the Summer hours and early sunrise so I decided to run back one of my North Posh favorites: Lake of Fire. This workout is simple but effective. Brought to us originally by our very own CI, Lake of Fire has become a North Posh staple and a favorite toContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast – North Posh – 7/8/19 – Lake of Fire”

Lake of Fire: Round 3. Bring a headlamp for first 10 minutes. SYITG. Catfish

I’m not gonna lie, I love The Garden and it’s quickly starting to feel like home to me. There are so many options to choose from during a Q and that makes things exciting. That said, I wanted to use the staircase on the backend of the school in addition to The  Hill of StolenContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast -St. Pat’s – The Garden – 7/2/19”

Still haven’t been to St. Pat’s??? Why not? Attn: Tenured PAX…if you haven’t been out yet come on out tomorrow and support this latest AO. New PAX…if you haven’t been out and want a good challenge to start the day I promise we won’t disappoint. The workout will challenging but will allow you to pushContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast- St. Pat’s – The Garden – 7/2/19”

I had mentioned in the Pre-Blast that I had been inspired lately by the increasing difficulty of the workouts so I wanted to make sure I didn’t disappoint. Based on the comments after the workout, I think everyone got their money’s worth. The following 26 PAX braved the downpours and got better: PorkChop – fromContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast – The Loco @ The County – 6-18-19”

I’ve noticed that since the weather has been warmer the workouts have gotten harder. Maybe it’s a coincidence, I don’t know. Either way I’ve been inspired and I’m looking forward to The County tomorrow. Come out and challenge yourself. -Catfish

I walked outside yesterday morning and it was surprisingly cold. I knew that wouldn’t last long as I was headed to The Garden and the hills there are sure to get the heart rate up. I wasn’t sure what to expect as several of the regulars(Huggies, Nino and Nice-and-Slow) are all out on vacation. IContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast – St. Pat’s – The Garden – 6.11.19”

I’ve got the Q tomorrow at St. Pat’s. If you haven’t been out yet tomorrow is the day. We will get a good tour of the grounds and use the newly donated coupons. I promise we will get a good sweat in. Airplane….DO IT! SYITG Catfish

It was a beautiful morning on Saturday and a great day to be out at The County. Aside from North Posh, I’ve posted more times at The County than any other location. I like the site and the friendships I’ve developed there over the last year. PAX: Abacus Little Jerry(R) Meter Maid Jolly Rancher GizelleContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast – The Nest @ The County – 6.1.19”

It’s been a while since I’ve Q’d The County and I can’t wait for tomorrow! June starts the 10,000 Merkin Challenge(for those interested) and we will do our fair share toward the daily average needed to knock out that goal. There will also be some running, burpees and coupon work. You’re gonna feel great afterward!ContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast – The Nest @ The County 6.1.19”

The birthdays aren’t quite as anticipated as they once were but I was looking forward to getting out ITG yesterday and starting 41 off the right way. Several months back, CI Q’d at North and incorporated the lake, about a 1/4 mile from the parking lot, into his workout. North Posh is the most uniqueContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast – North Posh – 5/20/19”