chop chop the butcher has the Q tomorrow at The 6 and this is one you will not want to miss.  Or maybe you do and that’s your choice and I respect that.   So will we be doing dumb stuff like last weeks PED Q?  Maybe Will I be playing crappy live music likeContinue reading "2/28 Mary T/ Crescent Hil6 PreBlast"

It never ceases to amaze me. Every time I post, no matter where it is, there's someone there that inspires me with their hard work, their dedication to get better. Are there always multiple men ITG that are pushing to get better, absolutely. But I am talking about that one, you can just see inContinue reading "BB – 2.25.2020 The Cliffs @ The Garden"

Really looking forward to my first Q at Veterans Park, (still uncomfortable with the whole Bear Trap thing).  Anyway, Should be temps above freezing and maybe a few snowflakes; have to wait and see if its enough for PK and Dynomite to make snow angels. We will hit a total body workout, covering a littleContinue reading "Pre Blast #TheChopper 2/28/20"

I had a weinke in mind for today but when I went to write in down on the Bulletin Board, I noticed the workout I Q'd two weeks ago at the Tank was still on the board. It sounded good, so I just left it on the board. I rolled into the station with aContinue reading "Back Blast – Bulletin Q @ The Inferno at The Station – 2/27/2020"

PAX (5): Captain Insane-o, Ditka, Fergie, Flo Jo, Frankenbaby, Handbook, Porkchop,  Russdiculous,  Shyster, Vincent (R), Violet (Q), Wham Conditions: A chilly 29 degrees with a steady wind Warm Up: Mosey to CAL.  5-minute dynamic warm up featuring 10 exercises executed for 30 second each. Alternating High Kick Alternating Toe Touch Alternating Knee Tuck Alternating HipContinue reading "Back Blast 2.27 ToG @ The O"

Q: Diablo Pax: (8) Charolais (R), FannyPack (R), Slide Rule, Birdie, Squid, Sadie, Schotzie, Diablo Intro: YHC knew the temps were to be in the 20s, so I prepared a workout to keep everyone moving, while at same time stopping for some unique movements with sandbags and rucks. Well, even though it was dry andContinue reading "Diablo BackBlast for Big Kapowski at Bayside 2/27/20"

It was a beautiful Monday morning on the North side, at least that's what I kept telling myself on the way over. Not too cold, but a steady light rain stayed with us the entire workout to keep us fresh. PAX: Viking, Nino, Huggies, Meter Maid, Holy Roller (R), Milton (Q).  Quick disclaimer and got rollin...Continue reading "BackBlast- 2/24 Milton Q at North Posh"

So, it's gonna be cold. We'll warm up quickly 🙂 SYITG!

It was a perfect February morning for a return to the gloom after a short hiatus. 5 HIMs indulged me for my return Q that was simple and taxing. Here are the details: Pax: Banana Bread (Q) Fanny Pack (R) Birdie Squid Slide Rule Schotzie A quick mosey around the parking lot with some sideContinue reading "BackBlast: Bayside BO 2/26/20"

I haven't posted since February 15 and I'm not afraid to admit that I miss the gloom. For those non-math majors or anybody that isn't named Abacus, that's almost 2-weeks of ghosting the gloom.  I wish I could say it was due to the warmth of the fartsack, but it was life and work obligationsContinue reading "Pre-Blast – Agony @ the County w/ Jolly Rancher!"

Join me and the other Mutt misfits tomorrow morning for The Extender. Will there be running?...depends on your definition. If you believe moving quickly up and down a hill is considered running, then yes there will be running. What I will promise is no distance running or running with coupons.  Bring some gloves to keepContinue reading "02-27-20 – Pre-Blast- The Extender @ The Mutt – Backdraft Q"

YHC is returning to the Gloom for the first time since returning from the GoRuck Heavy at Ft Bragg and is ditching the knee wrap like Lisa Turtle’s crutches while doing the Sprain. That’s right, the guy that named Bayside did so after a show he watched a little too often on Saturday mornings andContinue reading "Diablo PreBlast for Big Kapowski at Bayside 2/27/20"

Parking ✔️pavilion ✔️Running Loop ✔️Large open field ✔️playground ✔️Excitement ✔️energy ✔️FNGs✔️ clearly the broad run park expansion is off to a roaring start! Thanks mostly to Nino, Huggies And Flounder for getting it started. Huge shout out to Carlton for HL 4 FNGs last week. YHC is just hoping to bring a little neon cheerleadingContinue reading "2/27 Preblast BroadRun #KiloQ"

It was a little wet this morning on the b-ball court. Each corner had three different types of core works. First corner was 25 count, second corner was 30, third was 35 count, and 40 on the last. After completing each corner we ran a lap around. Then, climbed the ladder after each station. OnceContinue reading "BackBlast @ Yoshi. Long Run Park"

It’s been a while since YHC was in the Q saddle. Damn if it doesn’t get my blood pumping. Honored, as always to lead a group of HIM, but Vets has a special place in my heart. Always will. It was great to see everyone who was able to come out. Hot Wheels wasn’t thereContinue reading "2/26 Backblast #TheTank #KiloQ"

Let this serve are your official invite to join me at the Station in PeWee Valley. The good news is that the weather is going to give us a break and only be cold with a 15% chance of being wet. I have something special planned to start the workout, so you won't want toContinue reading "PreBlast – Bulletin Q @ Inferno – The Station"

Come out to "The O" and experience the first Violet led workout with minimal running.  The 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,  2x 12-Minute HIIT rounds, and a standing Ab round. Continue reading "Pre-Blast 2.27 ToG @ The O"

Well hello everyone. Thanks for coming. I'm sure you're all wondering why I've called you here today, so let's just get right into it. As you may have noticed, we have experienced a very mild winter season this year, and I'm sure you are all wondering the cause of that. I know you're all sayingContinue reading "Pre-Pre Blast: The Vernal Equinox, A Dream of Spring"

Weather 50 degrees/raining PAX 22 - Huggies (Q), Pelican, Mama's Boy, Retainer, Jerry MaGuire (R), Hush Puppy, Mayhem, Crock Pot, Cratchit, Potter, Honey Do, Wildflower, Valdez, Holy Roller (R), Colonel Klink, My Pleasure, Scratch-N-Dent, Focker, Viking, Double Down (R), Red Card, Little Jerry (R) Disclaimer Short Mosey to the upper parking lot. COP - SSH, Continue reading "Loco at the county back blast 2/25/2020"

The weather is calling for rain, but I promise we will stay dry. It will be a full body beatdown. Bring gloves and a friend! SYITG Early Birds Get- WORM

I wanted this morning’s workout it be hard at the Boondocks, and five incredible men showed up in the gloom and fought hard. PAX: Bulletin, Dauber, Backflop, Fear Factor, and LePew (Q) It was cold and wet so to keep the PAX warm we started right into it with 20 BOYOs. No one made aContinue reading "Planetarium BB – 2/25 – LePew Q"

We will be utilizing the tennis courts tomorrow morning. Kind of similar to the baseball field, but instead of a diamond formation, will have a square formation. Each corner will have its own set of workouts. So, if your looking to sweat, get winded, and get better come on out to The Black Ops @Continue reading "2/25/20 PreBlast @ Black Ops at Long Run Park. @ Yoshi"

2018 AO of the year is in need of a little energy boost. Not the bear trap type of energy CI Keeps talking about. The energy that comes from a group of HIM up and ready to tackle the day!!! Bonus points for neon! -Kilo

The morning was perfect for a nice outing at the Mutt on a beautiful Thursday morning. YHC was excited to introduce the Bucket O' Fun to the PAX at the Mutt. It was evident going in, very few if any, would have seen the Bucket before (Plumb Bob seems to be the only one whoContinue reading "02/20/20 Back Blast: Extender @ The Mutt"

Intro and disclaimer.  Mosey around the playground and back to basketball court for COP.  Temp was 32 degrees and partly cloudy. 7 PAX: Uncle Sam (R), Mr. Hat, Abacus, Skirmish (R), Backflop, Storm Trooper, Flip Flop (Q) COP: SSH (30 IC), Grass Grabber (10 IC), Arm Circles, Downward Dog calf stretches, Mountain Climbers (15 IC).Continue reading "Back Blast for 17-Feb-2020 Long Run Park w/Flip Flop Q"

I had a wonderful time at my Bayside VQ.  With such great company, there wasn't really any way around that, though.  Pax:  Charolais(R), Birdie, Thumbtack, SlideRule, MarlboroMan, Bulletin(R), AirSupply, Sadie, Squid, LePew, Glaucoma, Cochran. I took advantage of the beautifully balmy February morning to tour the Bayside campus.  We warmed up with a half-mile run,Continue reading "Backblast from Big Kapowski 2/20"