Come out on Tuesday (not the normal Thursday) to The Firehouse for some upper body and ab work. No running. No burpees. No squats. #freebigbird
Incubator PreBlast 11/25
Weather looks great for the gloom. Come ready to move.
11.23.19 – The Nest BackBlast from LePew
HIMs: Jolly Rancher, Gisele, Brown Water, Fructose, Fungi, Valdez, Dauber, Cochran, Captain Crunchberry, Backflop, Cratchet, Kimball, Pelican, Abacus and LePew Inspiration: For those who don't know, I grew up in Massachusetts and would often visit Plymouth Plantation as a child. It's an amazing place and encourage you to go if you get the opportunity. AmongContinue reading "11.23.19 – The Nest BackBlast from LePew"
PB – Wapner Q @ The Fog 11.23.19
A little bit of rain will help ease the pain! We're gonna run, we're gonna jump, we're gonna sweat. I may remember all F3 principles this time! Bring gloves and a towel. SYITG!
PB – Big Mo – 11/25/19
The tractor tire has been waiting patiently in my garage for several weeks and he is itching to get back out into the gloom at Big Mo. His sledgehammer and sandbag friends want to come along too. Bring a plate or dumbbells if you have some. SYITG SnowDay
PB: The Foundry 11.20.19
Always tried to be a cool kid at the playground so I was certainly excited as it was my first heavy Q. Weather: 40’s clearing skies after overnight showers. Pax (11): Uncle Sam, Backflop, Flip flop, Leprechaun, Crockpot Meter Maid, Gilligan, Pelican, Brown Water, DeVito, Gisele (Q) Started out with a disclaimer that IContinue reading "PB: The Foundry 11.20.19"
PB – Deuce Q at The Hurt – 11/23/2019
Pepperoni was on the calendar to Q at the Hurt, but it turns out he has far more important things to attend to, and so I gladly took the Q for him. As for tomorrow, its probably going to rain, so come prepared. We will utilize the portico for part of things tomorrow, but otherwiseContinue reading "PB – Deuce Q at The Hurt – 11/23/2019"
Vincent – Q the Ruiner 11/23 “Dodging the rain drops”.
It might be raining Saturday morning or it might not..... Regardless, I will keep it moving with a leg focused workout. I'll keep your bodies off of the wet ground, but your hands will be on the ground so wear the proper gloves. We will do a little bit of running between several stations. TheContinue reading "Vincent – Q the Ruiner 11/23 “Dodging the rain drops”."
BB Uncle Rico @ The Chopper 11/22
What a great day to Q and to visit The Chopper for the first time. Steady rain, warmer temps, and a nice breeze; what more could you ask for in the Gloom. Oh I know a BIRTHDAY Q. Special thanks to Tony Malito for getting me out there. Great group of PAX and great terrain. Continue reading "BB Uncle Rico @ The Chopper 11/22"
11.23.2019 PreBlast – LePew @ The Nest (County)
This Saturday I will pay homage to the Wampanoag tribe that lived in Southeastern Mass for 12,000 years before the Pilgrims arrived in 1620. It was the Wampanoag tribe and their leader, Massasoit that celebrated the first Thanksgiving in 1621 in Plymouth. The tribe had an extensive network of running trails throughout the region andContinue reading "11.23.2019 PreBlast – LePew @ The Nest (County)"
11.22.19 PreBlast – Wisteria @ Pleasantville
Find your inner Carl and get to Wisteria! Leave no man behind, but leave no man where you find him. Dress for the weather...I always recommend gloves. SYITG-Deep Dish
BB 11/21/19 PWVFD BO – Cowboy Q
So, all this talk about everyone stuffing their face next week for Thanksgiving got me all hungry for a Thanksgiving dinner Q. I only had one guarantee and that was that the PAX could eat all the dessert they wanted at this meal. We had 4 hungry HIMs show up for some grub. The goalContinue reading "BB 11/21/19 PWVFD BO – Cowboy Q"
PreBlast – Thanksgiving BlackOps TheCounty 0600 to 0700
Repeat of the Agony workout from 11/21. Except we will go for 1 hour. Buckle Up! Work hard then, stick around for Airplane and Retainer's Thanksgiving fun day.
BackBlast – Abacus Q #theAgony 11/21/19
8 Brave PAX turned out to support YHC on this cool morning. Missing was Fructose. We will run the workout again as a "BlackOps" on Thanksgiving Day at 0600 so Fructose can join. PAX Leprechaun, Dauber, Wild Flower, Jerry McGuire (R), Iceman (R), Pew Pew (who is a year closer to getting R), Pelican, Catfish,Continue reading "BackBlast – Abacus Q #theAgony 11/21/19"
St. John Center for Homeless Men Merkin Challenge Update & BLACK OPS – 11/27
Great News - 770 You may ask what does that number mean. Well that is how many pairs of socks we have raised with 6 days remaining. HUGE Thank You to everyone. It is amazing what type of impact our HIMS have on our community. As mentioned we still have 6 days remaining so ifContinue reading "St. John Center for Homeless Men Merkin Challenge Update & BLACK OPS – 11/27"
Post Blast, The O 11/21
We came, we saw, we conquered! After a brief Viking warm up, we loaded the up our Viking ship with tools of destruction (coupons)! We sailed to multiple sites in the land of the O where we unloaded our ship and let the pillage and plundering began (partner-based coupon exercises). Once all 4 sites wereContinue reading "Post Blast, The O 11/21"
PreBlast Uncle Rico @ The VETS 11/22
Come have some fun with yours truly tomorrow and get your weekend started off right. Rumor is Birthday BURPEES may be in store.
Backblast TheFog 11/16/19
This was clear back to last Saturday; to the best of my recollection this is what happened: PAX- Iceman COQ, Jitterbug COQ, Drysdale, Tenderfoot, Mr. Kotter, Wapner, Harbaugh, Ladybird (R) COP- SSH, Grass Grabbers, Imperial Squat Workers, Kendra Newmans, Stretching, Threw in a few Merkins and Mountain Climbers at the end Thang 1- Short MoseyContinue reading "Backblast TheFog 11/16/19"
PreBlast The Extender at The Mutt 11/21
Come to The Extender tomorrow and test your resolve. We'll all work together, but who will be the Last Man Standing? No gloves needed unless your paws get cold and as always, no turf will be harmed in this production.
Preblast – 11/21/19 Abacus Q @theLoco! 0530 to 0615
PreBlast 11/21/19 PWVFD BO – Cowboy Q
Cowboy is serving an early Thanksgiving meal at the Fire Dept. in the morning. We will eat....ALOT! And the good news is, I'll let you have as much dessert as you want! Come on out and partake with me. Oh, bring gloves...this meal could get messy! SYITG - Cowboy
BackBlast 11/20 The Bridge @ The Posh
Thanks to all the HIMS that came out. Had a beautiful morning to get better and made sure our chest and shoulders were ready to throw that pigskin next week and get prepared for the Elf on the Shelf to arrive to make sure the 2.0's are behaving. PAX Airball, Lady Bird (R), Buzzsaw, Jewel,Continue reading "BackBlast 11/20 The Bridge @ The Posh"
Back Blast 11.19 – Lionel’s VQ – Dora @ the Mutt
It was a pleasant 36 degrees at 0530. Attire for the day was running tights under pants, thermal layer under hoodie with a beanie, neck warmer, and gloves. I like to sweat in the cold. PAX: (Fall Guy (R), Tiger, Deuce, Glen Ross, Pumb Bob, Snowman, Larry Flynt, Windshield, Pepperoni, Fridge, Pope, Hamm, Soft Top,Continue reading "Back Blast 11.19 – Lionel’s VQ – Dora @ the Mutt"
11/21 PB Kilo at TheGarden
Gonna try to bring something a little different to the garden. If you’re interested in working hard, show up at 0530 with some gloves and some positive energy! SYITG
Pre Blast, The O 11/21
After conquering the North (Posh) and the North West (Mutt), the “Viking ship” is coming tomorrow to conquer the O. Many years ago Viking ships required work to row the ship to get places. This “Viking ship” will also require work to get places. We are going to voyage to many sites of the O. Continue reading "Pre Blast, The O 11/21"
11/19/19 #BagofWrenches Backblast
QIC: Wham! 8 PAX: Vincent; Façade; Flo Jo; Violet; Tron; Pork Chop; Handbook; Wham! Time: 0530 Weather: 37ish degrees; dry; dark ZooZooLemon Gear Check: Gray Under Armour cold gear long sleeve shirt with turquoise (matches my eyes) long sleeve pull-over; Gray shorts with black stripes; Salomon Speedcross 3’s; Black beanie with Energizer headlamp COP MoseyContinue reading "11/19/19 #BagofWrenches Backblast"
Back Blast 19-Nov-2019 the Loco at the County 05:30 Jerry MaGuire VQ
PAX: 15 Brown Water Scratch-N-Dent My Pleasure Red Card Valdez Wildflower Flip Flop Peach Gisele Pelican Uncle Sam (R) Gilligan Pew Pew Crock Pot Jerry MaGuire (R) (VQ) Weather: 35 deg F, a little damp everywhere. Disclaimer/FNG YHC is not a professional, nor has he received any certification or training. Everything Q says is merelyContinue reading "Back Blast 19-Nov-2019 the Loco at the County 05:30 Jerry MaGuire VQ"
PB – Worm Q – HEAVY The Blender 11/20
The Worm Wagon will be parked at Holy Trinity tomorrow morning for old fashion HEAVY Beatdown. If you have a Ruck please bring it. I should have everything us covered with the help of the Mutt Toys. This will be a very difficult WO. We're going to work our legs, chest, arms, shoulders, neck, ankles,Continue reading "PB – Worm Q – HEAVY The Blender 11/20"
PB: The Foundry 11/20
Tomorrow Gisele is bringing a friend to the foundry. Tabata will give you a full body work out to get your heart pumping and your skin glowing. Bring gloves and SYITG!
Back Blast – Peggy Baker BO 11/19/2019
PAX: Fungi, Cochran, Le Pew, Backflop, and Captain Crunchberry (Q) Weather: A balmy 33 degrees. Which is an improvement compared to the prior week at Peggy Baker which was windy, snow, and 14 degrees) Disclaimer: I'm not a professional, I have received no formal training, anything I say is a suggestion, and you should modifyContinue reading "Back Blast – Peggy Baker BO 11/19/2019"