Back Blast – 11/9/2019 – The Fog

I had the pleasure of leading 8 HIMs this morning. I had planned this workout in honor of Bulletin, who had donated his kidney to his sister on Tuesday. PAX: Huggies, SweetTart, Latex, Iceman (R), Mr. Kotter, Number2 (R), Jitterbug (R) and Meter Maid (QIC) I started with the disclaimer and we began the COP.ContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – 11/9/2019 – The Fog”

BB – 11/7 Cloverfield @ The Garden

In recognition of @Bulletin WO involved heavy and a sh## load of merkins. Weather was nothing but suck in the cold rain but NOTHING compared to the sacrifice @Bulletin and other courageous organ donors endure for the betterment and survival of others in great need. Pax: Iceman (R), Jitterbug (R), Gypsy, Husky, Nino, Catfish, Domino,ContinueContinue reading “BB – 11/7 Cloverfield @ The Garden”

Pre blast 11/09 – Old Bay back at the Helm

I got back from an 8th grade class trip to Appalachia 5 hours ago.   I was punched in the face with perspective.  I will express my gratitude by dealing out pain and suffering tomorrow. You will be outside in the cold for just over an hour.  Bring running shoes, appropriate gear, and a positiveContinueContinue reading “Pre blast 11/09 – Old Bay back at the Helm”

PreBlast: 11/09/19 – The Ruiner @ The O – Handbook VQ

Tomorrow will most likely be the lowest temps The Ruiner has seen in about 9 months. The gloom is bringing the cold but YHC is bringing the VQ heat! We’ll mosey early and often to keep our blood flowing. There will be plenty of partner work sprinkled in along the way because no one likesContinueContinue reading “PreBlast: 11/09/19 – The Ruiner @ The O – Handbook VQ”

11.6.19 Back Blast for The Foundry- BigBird Q

They say do what you’re uncomfortable doing right? Well, I’ve only Q’d The Foundry once before and in my critical opinion, it was lackluster and left something to be desired. So sign me up Alexa for another shot (long over due, I know…). That doesn’t mean I won’t be nervous. But you know what? SometimesContinueContinue reading “11.6.19 Back Blast for The Foundry- BigBird Q”

BackBlast – PWVFD BlackOps – Part 2 11/7/19 Fungi Q

We decided to combine the PWVFD and Agony workouts today so we’d have a big group to send a message to our guy Bulletin who was donating a kidney this morning. At 5:29 we gathered and made a “best wishes” video to send to him before he went into surgury. He promptly responded so weContinueContinue reading “BackBlast – PWVFD BlackOps – Part 2 11/7/19 Fungi Q”

Why Should You Post @ 0500?

In case you’re on the fence, here are some reasons why you should come out to Long Run Park tomorrow @ 0500 and anytime at Polo Fields Clubhouse when you can: You’re already up before 0500 anyway. So why not post 30 minutes earlier? Traffic is non-existent at that time of the gloom. You getContinueContinue reading “Why Should You Post @ 0500?”

Back Blast 11/7 Uncle Rico @ The County

Special thank you to Momma’s Boy for reaching out to me a couple weeks ago and extremely glad to get back out to the County.  Shout out to Fungi as well for bringing the Black Ops and County together with Bulletin on all our minds.  For some reason it did not dawn on me untilContinueContinue reading “Back Blast 11/7 Uncle Rico @ The County”

Back Blast – The Tank @ Vets Whitney Q

Pax: PK, Snowday, OJ, Vincent, Yoshi, Tony Malito, Atlas, Whitney Q Conditions: Balmy 31°, clear skys Gear: Thermals except for Tony Malito (he wore shorts)…ARE YOU KIDDIN’ ME!!! Started with the Disclaimer then moseyed one lap around circle. COP: SSH, GG, & IW’s then partnered up. Thang 1: Partner 1 started Dora of 100 Merkins,ContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – The Tank @ Vets Whitney Q”

PreBlast 11/07/19 Big Kapowski @ Bayside

Looking forward to Q’ing tomorrow! 90% chance of rain. Therefore we will move to the portico for cover and we will move quick! We will stay dry. Until we go through the waterfalls. With a little help from TLC tunes reminding us not to chase waterfalls.  You won’t need your headlamp.. you will need your glovesContinueContinue reading “PreBlast 11/07/19 Big Kapowski @ Bayside”

B.B. 11/5 The Rooster @ The Mutt

Pax:  Wham-O (R), Deuce, Geppetto, Plumb Bob, Tiger, Tureen, Sump Pump, Glen Ross, Backdraft, Larry Flint, Wind Shield, No Show, Fall Guy (R), Old Bay, PED, Draper, Meatball, Lionel, Fridge (q) Conditions:  44 degrees, cloudy, slight rain at 6:15am Gear:  Shorts, long sleeves, shoes It was a great morning at The Mutt.  We had a great crewContinueContinue reading “B.B. 11/5 The Rooster @ The Mutt”

Back Blast – B.O.W Vincent-Q

It was a perfect morning in the gloom and 7 HIM’s joined me for a Cul-de-sac killer workout.  The temperature was 51 degrees and we finished just as the sprinkles started coming down.  Gearlander for Zoo (if he still checks in for reading pleasure?)  Asics Dry fit long sleeve shirt – gray, black Under ArmorContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – B.O.W Vincent-Q”

Change of Venue – PWVFD BlackOps to meet at The County – Pre-Blast for 11/7/19

The first monthly test in the 4 Part improvement series is tomorrow.  We will run it out of The County. The layout will be the same each of the 4 weeks:   COP Max Squats in 2 Min 1 MIN break Max T-Merkins in 2 Min 1 Min Break Max Big Boys in 2 MinContinueContinue reading “Change of Venue – PWVFD BlackOps to meet at The County – Pre-Blast for 11/7/19”

11-06-19 – The Heavy Blender – Go CATS!!

It should be perfect weather for The Heavy Blender tomorrow morning. Come out to The Mutt for a good ol’ fashioned Backdraft beatdown.  There won’t be much running but should be a lot of heavy breathing. If you have an extra ruck please bring it. We can use them for weighted exercises. And for allContinueContinue reading “11-06-19 – The Heavy Blender – Go CATS!!”

Backblast Nashville Star Course 26mi 11/2/19

Pax- Shaun(Flounder), Ben(Kilo), Charlie(Dexter) and Brian(Krzyewski) Weather 29 degrees w/ heavy Fog at start 54 and sunny at Endex. Started off by getting razed by Plumb Bob on the way in for arriving at 5:10 instead of 5:00 sharp. Kilo weighed his ruck at 58lbs, carrying 45lbs of weights alone to complete the Pathfinder trainingContinueContinue reading “Backblast Nashville Star Course 26mi 11/2/19”