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PAX (8): Flo Jo, Handbook, Motor Boat, No Nuts, Russdiculous, Sticker Boy, Sump Pump, Violet (Q) Warm Up: Mosey to Wham Island 10 x Abe Vigoda (IC)10 x Imperial Squat Walker (IC)10 x Grass Grabber (IC)10 x Forward and Reverse Arm Circle, Left and Right Neck, Hip, and Knee&Ankle Rotation60 Seconds Stretch OYO Thang 1: ContinueContinue reading “Backblast 12.31 ToG @ The O”

We will rock in the New Year by taking a trip around the park. Be prepared for running and more running. Bring a headlight, gloves, and running shoes.

While trying to find a coupon workout that we had not completed before, I stumbled across a few exercises that all had sexually suggestive names.  These names triggered my curiosity and thus a sexually themed workout was born. PAX (7): Cousin Eddie, Diablo, Handbook, Tony Malito, Violet (Q), Worm, Yoshi Warm Up: ½ mile jogNeck,ContinueContinue reading “Backblast 12.28 Big Mo @ Vets”

Momentum will be on our side as we use a coupon to explore our bodies and minds. Bring a coupon, gloves, and a smile. Remember, no gloves no love. SYITG!

PAX (14): Bunghole, Cousin Eddie, Diablo, Drysdale, Hot Wheels, McAfee, Meatball, Motor Boat, No Nuts, Sticker Boy, Russdiculous, Sweet Tart, Violet (Q), Worm In case you missed my Pre-Blast, the workout theme was that the name of every exercise would describe or make fun of the Vets Boys.  I will do my best to provideContinueContinue reading “Backblast 12.16 The Tank @ Vets”

Have you ever wanted to tell the boys at Vets how you really feel about them? Well I have, and tomorrow I will. The name of every exercise during the workout will describe or make fun of the Vets boys. There will be some love and some hate, but it will all be fun. BringContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast 12.16 The Tank @ Vets”

We will boldly go where very few have gone before. Our journey will take us to unchartered land marked by bears in the grass and big rocks. No coupons are required for this expedition but gloves and a headlamp are recommended. Note, where we are going will not be as cool as the attached pictureContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast 11.21 The Ruiner @ The O”

Have Q, will travel.  The  Q for The Temple of Gloom @ The O is prepared to use the windshield wipers on the car to ensure a safe journey.  If you post, you should be prepared for a full body workout that is run focused. You can’t get wet if you are running, right?   See yaContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast 10.29 Temple of Gloom @ The O”

PAX (24): Cat Fish, Diane Dukes, Domino, Edward Scissor Hands, Gypsy, Hot Wheels, Holler, Husky (R), InstaDoodle, Jewell, Jimmy Neutron, Jolly Rancher, Meatball, Minnow, Mr. Roper, NattyLite, Nice and Slow, Nino, Stick Up, Sub Prime, Uncle Rico, Violet (Q), Wide Right, Worm Warm Up: Stationary body rotations and stretches Neck Rotations (3 rotations each direction)HipContinueContinue reading “Backblast 10.27 The Cliffs @ The Garden”

PAX (13): Buschhhh, Cow Bell, Digiorno, Flea (2.0), Flo Jo, Glen Ross, Harry Carey, Left Eye, No Show, Motor Boat, Shyster, Violet (Q), Yoshi Warm Up: Completes two laps around the church (Lap 1 @ 50% and Lap 2 @ 75%).  Then completed the following exercises. 10 x BOYO20 x Diagonal Groiners (During the kickContinueContinue reading “Backblast 10.14 The Blender @ The Mutt”

We will use the workout as an opportunity to explore our bodies. But not in the way all of your nasty minds just thought of, but through body weight exercises. There will be a little bit of running coupled with some new movements . No coupons required. Bring gloves. See ya there!

PAX (8): Diablo, Fergie, Flo Jo, Handbook, Russdiculous, Sump Pump, Porkchop, Violet (Q) Warm Up: Mosey from the flag to the basketball courts. 50 x SSH (IC)40 x 4-count Shoulder Taps (IC)30 x Mountain Climberes (IC)20 x Hillbillies (IC)10 x BOYO Thang 1:  11s Completed 11s on the basketball court.  PAX moved from sideline toContinueContinue reading “Backblast 9.24 ToG @ The O”

In order to adhere with the city imposed curfew, The Temple of Gloom at “The O” will begin at 630am tomorrow (9.24).  Since “The O” uses a city park, I feel it is imperative we adhere to the city curfew. Be prepared to explore the park and all it has to offer at this newContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast 9.24 ToG @ The O – 630am Start Time”

PAX (13): Russdiculous, Yoshi, Motor Boat, Handbook, Stick Up, Blowfish (DR from Naperville), Lincoln Log (DR from Lexington), Scuba Steve, Touch and Go, Tron, OJ, Vincent (R), Violet (Q) Warm Up: Mosey to base of hill at Cogan’s Cove. 5-minute dynamic warm up featuring 10 exercises executed for 30 seconds each. Neck RotationHips RotationKnee andContinueContinue reading “Backblast 9.19 The Ruiner @ The O”

The workout was inspired by a song I heard on the radio this morning. I have taken a little artistic liberty with the lyrics to provide a preview of what we will do. “These hills are made for runnin’, and that’s just what we’ll do. Come to the Ruiner on 9.19 and bring your runnin’ContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast 9.19 The Ruiner @ The O”

All exercises and run distances will be 9.11 themed. We will definitely put in strong work, however, the focus of the day will be reflecting on the past and understanding our role for the future. Please bring a coupon, gloves and a Patriotic Attitude. Never Forget!

As the ponies prepare to make a “Run for the Roses”, we will make a Run to the Crest to catch a great View.  We will mount a Coupon and Thrust our bodies across the finish line.  Bring gloves.  The key to winning this long race will be to keep the pace.  SYITG!

PAX (11): Bob Ross, Meatball, Mr. Kotter, No Nuts, Nutty Professor, Old Bay, Plumb Bob, T-Ball (2.0), Worm, Vacuum, Violet (Q) Warm Up: Moseyed around church parking lot via the driveway near the entrance of the park and circled up in the back parking lot. Body Rotation (3 neck, hips and knee & ankle rotationsContinueContinue reading “Back Blast 8.24 Big Mo @ Vets”

Are you ready to carry and lift heavy stuff?   We will wear our rucks and use a coupon for the duration of the workout.  There will not be any man-makers or burpees but we will keep our heart rate up with some special movements.  Bring your ruck, coupon, and a friend.  SYITG!

PAX (8): Flo Jo, Handbook, Nan Moore, Porkchop, Scuba Steve, Shyster, Vincent,        Violet (Q) Since I planned to use “Old Cannons” Lane as the location for the workout, I decided to use Artillery as the theme.  Having been an Artilleryman for 7.5 years, I used this opportunity to “drop” some “knowledge bombs”ContinueContinue reading “Backblast 8.8 The Ruiner @ The O”

What’s the sound of Artillery! Boom, Boom! Come out to the O to use an “Old Cannon” as well as learn a little about “The King of Battle”.  Bring your running shoes.  No coupons needed but I would recommend gloves as your hands will be on the pavement.

PAX (11): Cat Fish, Diane Dukes, Domino, Jimmy Neutron, Latex, NattyLite, Nino, Sub Prime, Uncle Rico Violet (Q), Wide Right Warm Up: Set 1: Dynamic warm up using the following movements.  Each movement consisted of one length of parking lot: High Knees Butt Kicks Side Shuffle – Right Leg leading Side Shuffle – Left LegContinueContinue reading “Backblast 7.28 The Cliffs @ The Garden”

Are you ready to experience my version of Black Jack?   We will take a HiiT on 7 and 14 as we run our hand to 21.  If you are confused, come out tomorrow to see how I play the game.  Please bring a coupon and gloves. SYITG!  

PAX (20): Bob Ross, Brown Tail (R), Colonel Klink, Crop Duster (FNG), Double Down (R), Dry Rub, Dynomite, Focker, Holly Roller (R), Huggies, Iceman (R), Jewel, Jitterbug (R), Minnow, Natty Light, Nice and Slow, Nino, Stick Up, Uncle Rico, Violet (Q) Warm Up: Mosey to Fountain.  5-minute dynamic warm up featuring 10 exercises executed forContinueContinue reading “BackBlast 7.20 The Incubator @ Posh”

Come out to “The Incubator” and experience the first Violet led workout at Poshlands.  This workout is forcing me out of my comfort zone and rest assured you will be out of your comfort zone as well.  The plan is for a dynamic warm up, some HIIT rounds and of course some running.  No couponsContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast 7.20 The Incubator @ Poshlands”

The workout was focused on “Bear” related exercises or exercises to get away from a “Bear” PAX (4): Flo Jo, Krillin, Tammy Faye Baker, Violet (Q), ) Warm Up: Mosey to CAL Body Rotations (neck, hips, kneed and ankle, arms) x 5 each direction 15 seconds high knees, 15 seconds butt kicks 10 x GrassContinueContinue reading “Backblast 7.16 Temple of Gloom @ The O”

Bears will be on the attack tomorrow in Seneca Park.  Come out to “The O” to fend of the beast or use a BLIMP to escape.  SYITG.

PAX (11): Buschhh, DoJo (2.0), Fall Guy (R), Glen Ross, Larry Flint, Left Eye, Plumb Bob, Pope, Tron, Violet (Q), Zima Warm Up: Set 1: Dynamic warm up using the following movements.  Each movement consisted of one length of parking lot: High Knees Butt Kicks Side Shuffle – Right Leg leading Side Shuffle – LeftContinueContinue reading “Backblast 7.1 The Blender @ The Mutt”

Are you ready to toss some weight around? We will lift, drag, and carry heavy weight around the Mutt as we complete a 10 exercise circuit.  We will share equipment so wear gloves.   SYITG!

PAX (14): Butcher, Flo Jo, Handbook, Jeter, Krillin, Loco, Mom Jeans, Pine Cone, Pixar, Russdiculous, Shyster, Tammy Faye Baker, Yoshi, Violet (Q) Warm Up: Mosey around the tennis courts on the running path to the large field behind the restrooms. Lined up on the sideline of the field near the rest rooms. Body Rotation (3ContinueContinue reading “Backblast 6.25 ToG @ The O”