July 10,000 Merkin Challenge

You’ve been craving something tough. You’ve been looking for a challenge to say “yes” to. You’ve been saying, “if only I had a giant Redwood to chop down with my brothers.” Welp…here we grow!! Straight, simple and to the point. 10,000 Merkins for the month of July. 323/day will get you there. All Merkins count;Continue reading "July 10,000 Merkin Challenge"

6-29-2023 back blast – Moonshiner @ The Boondocks New Parking Lot

It was quite an honor to lead the first workout on the brand new parking lot at The Boondocks. Here is a little rundown of our morning… The temperature was mild in the mid sixties…the skies were overcast with building clouds giving a glimpse of the impending storms…the PAX were filled with nervous excitement thatContinue reading "6-29-2023 back blast – Moonshiner @ The Boondocks New Parking Lot"

2023 Walt Whitman Challenge for Literary Mastery and Good With Words – winner reveal

So…you can’t hardly have a challenge centered around the back blast without having a back blast at its conclusion. I know, I know… “Bird,” you’re likely thinking, “it’s almost July and you’re just now getting this blast out?” Well, I had to stay true to the artistry and you know writers sometimes have to takeContinue reading "2023 Walt Whitman Challenge for Literary Mastery and Good With Words – winner reveal"

The Agony at The County 6.29.23 PreBlast

When you come out to The Agony tomorrow the theme will be Maximum Effort, that is Physical effort. We will be doing some moving so running shoes are needed and gloves recommended but are optional (No Coupon Needed). Plan to push the Earth away from you and sweat to a random mix of 2000s rapContinue reading "The Agony at The County 6.29.23 PreBlast"

Back Blast 27-Jun-2023 Tuesday the Loco at the County 05:30 Valdez & Crock Pot Co-Q

PAX: 19 (kinda reminded me of the good old days)DauberBlack BoxPelicanMeter MaidPunky (FNG - Welcome!)Snack ShackPCIMartha StewartY NotNat Geo (R)Ladybird (R)Aerobie (R)AudibleGiselePew Pew (R)AirplaneCochranValdez (Co-Q)Crock Pot (Co-Q) Weather:66 deg F, 88% RH. Muggy. Disclaimer/FNGYHC is not a professional, nor has he received any certification or training. Everything Q says is merely a suggestion. You asContinue reading "Back Blast 27-Jun-2023 Tuesday the Loco at the County 05:30 Valdez & Crock Pot Co-Q"

Pre Blast 29-Jun-2023 Thursday the Bridle at the Stable 05:30 Crock Pot Q

What meal is in the Crock Pot? YHC makes his debut appearance tomorrow at the Stable. Bring coupons, wear gloves, and get stretched out because we are going to cover all tempos. We'll go slow. We'll go fast. If you've read this far, please note that I'm used to a big crowd. It would makeContinue reading "Pre Blast 29-Jun-2023 Thursday the Bridle at the Stable 05:30 Crock Pot Q"

PB- The Foundry at the County – 6/28/23 – Virginia Slims Q

Tomorrow may be your last chance to workout in the 50’s until October. No running, just work, work, work for 45-minutes. If Meter Maid is there, we will know all the deals on all the things, ever. If Dauber and Pelican are both there, we will work on our eye rolls. Bring coupons or feelContinue reading "PB- The Foundry at the County – 6/28/23 – Virginia Slims Q"

PreBlast: 6/27/23 The Maax @ Bayside

Weather is shaping up to be a perfect morning to come to the best AO in Shelby County… which also hosts the finest HIM’s east side of the Mutt. We will be focusing on three core muscle groups and climb Sadie’s ladder. We will move a bit as well. Bring your coupon and a friendContinue reading "PreBlast: 6/27/23 The Maax @ Bayside"

BB – Bob Ross @ the Incubator 06/26/2023

Woke to a beautiful but soggy 68 degrees.  Grabbed Presto, speaker, weinke and set off to The Poshlands for my celebratorily 6yr 600 post. 8 HIMS including two 2.0’s PK, Lady Bird (R), Doble Down (R), Tudors, Dauber, Duffer, Presto and Bob Ross Q. After a short disclaimer – off we set to the THANGContinue reading "BB – Bob Ross @ the Incubator 06/26/2023"

Pre Blast “Happy Birthday” 27-Jun-2023 Tuesday the Loco at the County 05:30 Valdez & Crock Pot Co-Q

Two of the Loco's (retired, historic, monumental, most handsome, I'm not sure what adjective to put here?!) Site Q's will be bringing the workout to the County PAX tomorrow for a Birthday Co-Q. Wear some gloves. Expect to use some on-site coupons. It's unclear if we will Q the literal singing of Happy Birthday, butContinue reading "Pre Blast “Happy Birthday” 27-Jun-2023 Tuesday the Loco at the County 05:30 Valdez & Crock Pot Co-Q"

PB – White Bread VQ – Patriot 6.22.23

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and lay down some early morning miles as White Bread leads his VQ at the Patriot. I hope you like NASCAR because it’s a left turn only kinda workout with laps around the swing set and body weight pit stops. Leave your coupons at home and justContinue reading "PB – White Bread VQ – Patriot 6.22.23"

BB Pizza Q Agony @ The County 6/22/23

RUN HEAVY WITH 80's PLAYLIST - LET'S GOO!!! Warm up: SSH, Grass Grabbers, Abe Vigodas, Downward dog calf, hammy, and arm stretch right then left. Ran a quick lap around the church and went into "The Thang" --> The Thang: LONG SUICIDES - To short island (Exercise), back (Exercise), long island (Exercise), and back (Exercise).Continue reading "BB Pizza Q Agony @ The County 6/22/23"