It has been a while since I have Q’d at the O, but it is always nice to come back to where it all started. Especially on a beautiful 71° morning. Oh, and rain. I gave the disclaimer and then we moseyed to the tennis courts. PAX Pope Nugget Zartan Wham! Jeter Tron Violet Tammy … Continue reading BB for BoW at the O 06/18/19 – Moving Meth!
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6/12/19 D-Day 75th Anniversary Rucking Challenge Workout Backblast
When I saw this month's GoRuck challenge I knew this one that I really wanted to do since both of my grandfathers were in the war. For those not familiar with the Challenge, the goal is to ruck 25, 50, or 75 miles and complete 2, 3, or 4, specific workouts to receive a bronze, … Continue reading 6/12/19 D-Day 75th Anniversary Rucking Challenge Workout Backblast
Murph BB at the O
Pax: Pepperoni, TFB, Tron, Wham!, Diablo, Nomar, Nugget, Chestnut, Viking, Speedbump, Face, OJ, Digiorno, Fridge, Pope, CI Gearlander: Black Hurley swim trunks, gray/black camo Shirt, Feetures socks, NB MR 1400 running shoes, Fred, 20lb Hyperwear weight vest. Conditions: 67*. Humid AF above merkin level. Awesome tunes through the air. Fall Guy approved. If you're reading … Continue reading Murph BB at the O
Memorial Murph at the O at 0600 – A CI Motivational
For anyone who's not done this, here's your chance. It's to honor Lieutenant Michael Murphy and all that sacrificed defending our country. And it's a great test of your fitness and resolve. I hear some of you saying, "But CI, I'm terrible at pull-ups." To that I say, "you can do 5, right?" You reply, … Continue reading Memorial Murph at the O at 0600 – A CI Motivational
5/23 Backblast – Modified Dora at the Temple of Gloom
It's been awhile since I've taken the reins on a Q. I forgot how horribly I sleep the night before ... I'm currently on coffee number 3 (or maybe 4) as I write this. As I was thinking about what the workout would look like, I knew I wanted to keep it simple, but challenging. … Continue reading 5/23 Backblast – Modified Dora at the Temple of Gloom
5/23 Pre-blast — Gillispie Pool primer/Quarterly Q at the Temple Of Gloom
Just a few days away from all the pool openings across the city. Get in that last Thursday Q at The O to impress all the Wendy Peppercorn's of the world. Or just come out and see a rare Gillispie Q. Regardless of your motivations, it'll make you better.
5.16.19 Temple of Gloom | BackBlast
QIC: Scuba Steve 10 Pax: Bojangles*, Wham, Oboe, Pixar, Butcher, FloJo, Pope, Tammy Faye Baker, Violet, Scuba Steve Circled up around the flag... Ain't nobody tearing an Achilles on my watch! Already broke a heart @f3pope and I couldn't put someone on the IR list for the A-Olympics, uh uh! Warm up: toe touches, runners … Continue reading 5.16.19 Temple of Gloom | BackBlast
