I know this is actually a back blast but since I screwed up the pre blast I figure this will even us out. In case you don't know the Patriot is in downtown LaGrange and the PAX meet at the statue of George C Oldham (don't think that's his real name but it probably hasContinue reading "PB-Pelican Q at the Patriot BO 4/5/21"
PB – The Fog @ Posh 04.10.21
60 degrees and 50/50 chance of rain in the forecast. Remember when we were kids and the forecast meant nothing and we played with whatever we found laying around? We'll see what that adventurous curiosity gets us in the Fog. SYITG
BackBlast 4/8/21 Holy Roller – Agony @ the County
Simple Agony. Move and keep moving. We exercised our heart muscles today for 44 minutes. At about 34 minutes into the workout, we did nothing for 1 minute.Disclaimer, and a mosey. Then a few SSH, Merkins, SSH, Merkins, SSH and mosey with coupon to the main thing in the parking lot. 13 strong HIMs today:BossContinue reading "BackBlast 4/8/21 Holy Roller – Agony @ the County"
BackBlast 4/6/21 Holy Roller – Loco @ the County
In the preblast I provided synonyms for Loco. That describes what this workout was, Loco. It was a beautiful morning in Pewee Valley, so I thought we would take some time off campus and sort of mosey up and down Mt Mercy...with our friend, the coupon.All Pax accounted for: Wildflower, Hush Puppy, Yankovic (R )Continue reading "BackBlast 4/6/21 Holy Roller – Loco @ the County"
Pre-Blast – The Baptizer @ The Garden – 4.9.21
Bring a coupon and your work ethic tomorrow to The Baptizer. We will be using the whole campus and, of course, we will be getting after it. SYITG -Catfish
Gladiator 4.9.2021 PreBlast
No coupon. Running shoes. And gloves. Maybe I'll remember to charge my speaker this time. 0500 @ Long Run Park. SYITG. Hat out.
Pre-Blast – 4/9 Vincent Q @ the Chopper.
It has been a busy several weeks and I have not been out in the gloom very much lately. One way to remedy that - sign up to Q. Tomorrow morning will be ideal for starting off the weekend. Bring a coupon, plate or sand bag and plan on a good mix of core, cardioContinue reading "Pre-Blast – 4/9 Vincent Q @ the Chopper."
Preblast – 4/9/2021 Russdiculous Q Wisteria @ Pleasantville
Don't use Master's weekend as an excuse to be lazy. Get up, get out to an AO tomorrow. Several great options to get better but one no better than a beatdown at Pleasantville. Join me with coupon and a desire to improve. SYITG - Russ
Holy Roller Q – The Agony @ the County
Good Evening. Come on out to the County tomorrow. We will get our heart rates up and keep it there for 44 minutes. We will do nothing for 1 minute. For some reason someone named this "The Agony". Yum. Bring coupons and gloves.SYITG, Holy Roller
PB Cloverfield @ The Garden 4.08.21 – Wide Right Q
Perhaps we have some rain tomorrow but do not let it be an excuse to not show up. Bring your coupon and a friend. SYITG
PB- 04/08/21- Sadie Q Big Kapowski @ Bayside
Between work travel and life I’ve been out of the Gloom more than I would like. Things are settling down and I’m on the Q at Bayside in the morning. Rain or shine, we are covered either way. We are going to go hard for four rounds in the octagon. Once we start we won’tContinue reading "PB- 04/08/21- Sadie Q Big Kapowski @ Bayside"
Pre-blast, Moonshiner @ Boondocks, 4/8/21 0530
Come on out to that there Moonshiner for a good ole fashioned Backflop beatdown. And yep, you guessed it, we will run. But bring a coupon too for some pre running liftin. SYITG - Backflop
PB – Sump Pump Q – The Extender at The Mutt 4/8/21
There is a small chance of rain in the morning. There is an even smaller chance that you won't get better if you get ITG. Gloves and counting skills are encouraged, but not required. SYTIG Sump Pump
04.08.2021 PB ToG @ The O
This was scheduled about a year ago. Things happened and plans got changed. Tomorrow we bring it back! No coupons. Bring gloves. The O is the next stop! SYITG!! -Stick Up
BB. Escalator in the Abyss 4/7/21
Pax- Flip flop, Mr Hat, Uncle Sam (Q) Weather was a perfect 56 and clear. I arrived early to pace off and mark 86 meters and unload the truck. I dm’d the Abyss regulars the night before to make sure they brought a ruck because not all of them stay up on slack. Even Flip flop was earlyContinue reading "BB. Escalator in the Abyss 4/7/21"
4.3.21 BB The Nest @ County
This was the Saturday before Easter and I wanted to have fun while remembering the sacrifice that this holiday celebrates. Today's numbers were low since we were sandwiched between spring breaks, going into a holiday and coming off of IHC. In attendance we had Pelican (back in his site Q shoes for the day), YankovicContinue reading "4.3.21 BB The Nest @ County"
04.07.2021 Whitney Q The Bridge @ Poshlands
HIM’s come on out for a little TLC. Gloves, running shoes, & a Sad Clown a must...no coupons needed! SYITG
PB Worm Q – The Tank 4-7-21
The weather looks absolutely perfect for a few trips around the Diamond. We’re celebrating the 500th time at least one of you savages had to put up with me for at least 45mins. Each time, it’s been much appreciated on my end. Bring a buddy, a coupon, and an old pair of shoes. We’re goingContinue reading "PB Worm Q – The Tank 4-7-21"
PB – Escalator in the Abyss 4/7/21
“We’re the battling bastards of Bataan, No mama, no pap, no Uncle Sam, No aunts, no uncles, no cousins, no nieces, No pills, no planes, no artillery pieces, And nobody gives a damn.” Join us as we execute the Go Ruck Bataan Memorial WOD starting at 0500. Nine rounds of 8 movements. Bring a ruck. BringContinue reading "PB – Escalator in the Abyss 4/7/21"
4.6.2021: BB Le Lew at The Planetarium at The Boondocks
PAX: Flex SealAsian Zing (R)Bulletin (R)CochranAbacusHoney DoLe Pew (Q) It was cool seeing Zing at The Boondocks upon arrival at the AO and I was happy to grant his request to not incorporate burpees into the WO After the disclosures we got into a mosey across campus to circle up for COT. Bulletin didn’t wantContinue reading "4.6.2021: BB Le Lew at The Planetarium at The Boondocks"
BackBlast TheFog 4/3/21
PAX- LadyBird (R) (Beggin Strips...woof), Minnow, Dot, Diane Dukes, Jitterbug (QIC) This won't be an easy read as I'm doing it on the Fly and it was a whole 3 days ago; and not gonna lie, drawing a complete blank on some of the things we did except I was really tired at then end.Continue reading "BackBlast TheFog 4/3/21"
PB 4.7.21 Foundry At the County
I got a nice tan on vacation but I need to work on this body to match being sun kissed. Bring your coupons for 5:30 to put in some work.
BB: Rods of God 30March21
Welp. I forgot to write my backblast for the Loco workout at the county last Tuesday. Sorry Hushpuppy and all. 14 HIMs were present for this pounding! Backflop, LittleJerry respect, DoubleDown respect, JollyRancher, CousinIt, JerryMaguire respect, Dauber, Abacus, LadyBird, HushPuppy, WILDFLOWER, Valdez, HighTower, Focker the Q. so I have to admit, the exact details areContinue reading "BB: Rods of God 30March21"
Backblast (4/6/2021) – Russdiculous Q: BoW at The O
PAX: Handbook, Violet, Sump Pump, Tron, Klopek, Plumb Bob, Porkchop, Sweatshop, Russ. Disclaimers given, then off for an easy mosey around the tennis courts, circled up for COP, and counted off. COP: SSH (x20), Toy Soldiers (x15), GG (x10), Tempo Merkins (x15), 1-minute of Butt kicks, high knees, and SSH (20s each). Caught our breathContinue reading "Backblast (4/6/2021) – Russdiculous Q: BoW at The O"
Motivator Backblast 4.5.2021
PAX: Flip Flop, Kitty Litter, Uncle Sam (R), and Mr. Hat (Q). COP: 37 SSHs and some downward dog stretches. Then we moseyed over to the arena with our coupons. The thang: AMRAP of the BDAY beatdown. B = 37 burpees D = 37 derkins A = 37 alpos Y = 37 of your choiceContinue reading "Motivator Backblast 4.5.2021"
Russdiculous Q – 4/6/2021 BoW at The O
I'm subbing in on this Q so not sure yet what's in store but it will be a perfect morning worth getting up for. No coupons. Come get some. SYITG - Russ
PreBlast 4/6/2021 Holy Roller Q – The Loco @ The County
Loco: around the bend, balmy, barmy, bats, batty, bonkers, buggy, cracked, crackers, daft, dotty, fruity, haywire, kookie, kooky, loony, loopy, nuts, nutty, round the bend, wacky, whackyYou will understand what my understanding of “Loco” is if you come to the County tomorrow (Tuesday) at 0530. (My first Q in a while too, so going to try at least one new thing with a coupon.) We will count up but not down. We will move. Cardio forContinue reading "PreBlast 4/6/2021 Holy Roller Q – The Loco @ The County"
PB – 4.6.2021 – Le Pew at The Boondocks
Coming back from Spring Break is difficult: one tends to forget a lot while away and it is necessary to get back to basics. Tomorrow's workout will be basic. Bring a coupon, we'll do a lot of reps, and your muscles will be sore. Tabata. Giddy up!
BB 4-5-21 Pickleball Q- Incubator @ South Posh
As promised we kept the exercises "simple" in terms of complexity to help everyone kick off the week with a clear head, but sore bodies and lungs! Great group of HIMs got after it and the time flew by! PAX- Pickleball (Q), Stick Up, Buzzsaw, Ladybird (R) +Emma, Jitterbug (R) COP- Quick parking lot moseyContinue reading "BB 4-5-21 Pickleball Q- Incubator @ South Posh"
04.05.2021 Whitney Q BigMo @ Vets
Full body workout on tap HIM’s. Coupons, gloves, running shoes, & bring a Sad Clown for extra measure...SYITG