Backblast – Black Ops @ The O – The Pax of Two

5:24 am, I am pulling down the street at Seneca, rain pinging off my windshield and I see no one. I mean NO ONE. Usually this time of day I’ll see a couple cars, maybe a walker or jogger…nope, nada, nothing. I back into my parking spot and there are literally no other cars inContinue reading "Backblast – Black Ops @ The O – The Pax of Two"

Back-Blast 2/11 @ South Posh / The Incubator

13 entered Vikings world of pain on this cold raining morning.  An Indian run over to the overpass reviled a coupon surprise.  After partnering up, we alternated between sprinting to the other side of over pass and doing 5 burpees, while the remaining partner chips away at the following… 200 curls w/coupon 200 bench w/couponContinue reading "Back-Blast 2/11 @ South Posh / The Incubator"

Mock GR StarCourse details and rules 3/16

Who: Anyone wishing to get a taste of the GORUCK StarCourse. What: 23+ mile (full) OR 11+ mile (half) team ruck (Teams of 3-5) Teams will either receive A finisher patch upon completion When: Saturday 3/16 9PM – Finish Sunday morning 3/17 Where:  Start and End will be at Big4 Bridge Why:  Final preparation forContinue reading "Mock GR StarCourse details and rules 3/16"

PB – LOCO at the County 2.12.19

Looking forward to getting back to the County, although I won't get to see the Ghost Flag at the Mutt, but hopefully it is still there after tomorrow.  Weather looks like it will continue to be wet and unpleasant, but getting out in this type of weather is now a lifestyle which I choose to embrace. Continue reading "PB – LOCO at the County 2.12.19"

Pre-Blast – Monday Black Ops @ The O – Backdraft Q

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run with coupons? How about running with coupons in a driving rain? Wait, how about running with coupons, in a COLD driving rain?!?! I know it sounds amazing doesn't it?!?! Well, have I got a treat for you tomorrow morning. Come out to The O,Continue reading "Pre-Blast – Monday Black Ops @ The O – Backdraft Q"

2/9 Hurt back blast- Soup Sandwich with Snowman

I hear Snowman has the Q, surely there won't be any running. Unfortunately for everyone I decided to borrow Methane's "soup sandwich" for the Indian BO last weekend. Conditions: 19 but dry A few of the pax had done a pre workout run and were finishing up just as Geppetto is strolling up. I sayContinue reading "2/9 Hurt back blast- Soup Sandwich with Snowman"

March Ruck Event and fundraiser #MockStarCourse #AngelsInDisguise

Who: Anyone wishing to get a taste of the GORUCK StarCourse. What: 23+ mile team ruck (Teams of 3-5) Teams will either receive Gold, Silver, or Bronze Star patch based on finish time. When: Saturday 3/16 9PM - Finish Sunday morning 3/17 Where:  Start and End will be at Big4 Bridge Why:  Final preparation forContinue reading "March Ruck Event and fundraiser #MockStarCourse #AngelsInDisguise"

Bag of Wrenches (2/12) Pre-Blast – A Hard Rain’s a Gonna Come

I don’t know for sure but I’d like to think ole Bob Dylan was thinking about posting at Bag of Wrenches when he wrote “A Hard Rain’s a Gonna Come” in ‘63.  Whether this was the case or not I doubt he’d use it as an excuse not to post. It will most likely beContinue reading "Bag of Wrenches (2/12) Pre-Blast – A Hard Rain’s a Gonna Come"

Backblast- 2/5 LOCO at the County

A thousand thanks to the HIMs at the County for letting me lead last Tuesday and a thousand apologies for the delay in getting this backblast completed. Let’s give these PAX their due: Mama’s Boy, Gilligan, Valdez, Jerry McGuire (R), Viking, Airplane, Bob Ross, Ashley, Bulletin (R), Amelia, Cowboy, Catness, Scratch-N-Dent, Big Bird, Milton, Cochran,Continue reading "Backblast- 2/5 LOCO at the County"

2/9 Ruiner Backblast-Tour de Ruiner

Q: Captain Insaneo Pax: Red Roof, Wham!, Fergie, Escort, Vincent (R), Pope, Tron, CI Conditions: Eyeball freezing weather. 18*ish. Clear. No wind, which helped. Gearlander: Same things I wore on last night's ruck. I picked up this Q despite it following a tough night ruck co-Q'd by beasts Diablo and Mad Cow and being outContinue reading "2/9 Ruiner Backblast-Tour de Ruiner"

2/8/19 Pleasantville Back Blast

There's an old saying, "If you don't like the weather, wait a minute and it will change."  The past few days have been down right weird weather-wise.  From seasonably warm weather to the Polar Vortex, followed by great golfing weather, back to cold, back to warm with storms and now back to below freezing withContinue reading "2/8/19 Pleasantville Back Blast"

Pre-Blast 2/11 @ South Posh / The Incubator

Current forecast for cold rain on Monday. Come to south posh because we have a covered pick nick area, and a freeway overpass. Both will be utilized to help keep you as dry as possible. I know many won't admit to it, but you don't like to get on your 6 in the rain... (IContinue reading "Pre-Blast 2/11 @ South Posh / The Incubator"

BackBlast – 2/7/19 #Bayside Abacus Q

Peering into the gloom all I saw and heard were raindrops falling. However, the Sky Q was smiling down as the rain pushed out just before the Bayside beatdown. PAX - FannyPack (R), Shuttle Cock (R), Glauc, Birdie, Gilly, Banana Bread, Charlia (R), Tony Five (spelling), Sadie, Abacus Q Quick mosey to the front ofContinue reading "BackBlast – 2/7/19 #Bayside Abacus Q"

I’m not mad, I’m disappointed- 2/9 Ruiner Preblast

Been a long week, so take this with a grain of salt. We got like a grand of us and no one stepped up to Q the Ruiner? I took it because I love it. Do me a favor, though. Figure out that you need to love it, too. I'll show you why you shouldContinue reading "I’m not mad, I’m disappointed- 2/9 Ruiner Preblast"

02.08.2019. Miyagi Q @ The Chopper. Vets. Who is this? It’s Miyagi…from the Mutt. What are you wearing “Miyagi from ‘The Mutt’?” Uhhh…Khakis…

    When: 0530 Where: Vets   Will YHC actually show in khakis? Show up tomorrow and find out. We will work hard. We will be winded. Gloves would be smart. Insurance is known for the fine print, so see if you can figure it out.   Bring an FNG Unleash your inner beast ResistContinue reading "02.08.2019. Miyagi Q @ The Chopper. Vets. Who is this? It’s Miyagi…from the Mutt. What are you wearing “Miyagi from ‘The Mutt’?” Uhhh…Khakis…"

The Xtender @ The Mutt 2/7/19 Back Blast

Weather - 58 degrees.  Slight drizzle.  Wet pavement Pax 10 - Huggies(Q), Nice n Slow, Miyagi, Windshield, Snowman, McAfee, Plumb Bob, Kilo, Deuce, Grinder Great morning.  The rain let up just in time.  I was able to wear shorts (ranger panties ) and a t-shirt, haven't done that in a while.  We had a niceContinue reading "The Xtender @ The Mutt 2/7/19 Back Blast"