Memorial Day Murph at the Posh – 5.27.19

Each year, thousands of athletes participate in a Hero WOD (workout of the day) to honor servicemen and women and their families. This workout is typically known as the “MURPH” and was named after Lt. Michael P. Murphy. This was one of his favorite workouts and was named “Body Armor” when he was doing them,ContinueContinue reading “Memorial Day Murph at the Posh – 5.27.19”

2rd Annual Capture the Flag Ruck 6/14

Excited to officially announce the 2rd annual CAPTURE THE FLAG RUCK!!!! HC by joining #capturetheflag channel on slack by Friday June7th.  The team draft will be broadcast on Facebook Live from Saints.  MUST BE IN by June 7th!!!!!!! READ THE RULES HERE they are important!!! Capture the Flag Ruck From a center point (Saints Bar St.ContinueContinue reading “2rd Annual Capture the Flag Ruck 6/14”

5/24/19 Backblast May Ruck Event #ScavengerHunt

A year ago, Wham! and I ran the May ruck event.  It was a good one but went far too long.  I believe we did over 13 miles in 4 hours.  I knew I didn’t want to tackle something like that again.  I think all of our monthly ruck events need to run just aboutContinueContinue reading “5/24/19 Backblast May Ruck Event #ScavengerHunt”

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 readingContinueContinue reading “Murph BB at the O”

BB – The Hurt 5.25.2019

PAX (12) – Cornbread (R), Juicy, Wham-o (R), Old Bay, Blueprint, Backdraft Geppetto , Tureen, Soft top, Windshield Rih Rih, Deuce (Q) weather – 73 and muggy At first I thought maybe I’d get 3-4 HIMs to show up with the holiday weekend and the scavenger ruck the night before.  However, this group continues to amaze and impress as 11 showed up to join me.ContinueContinue reading “BB – The Hurt 5.25.2019”

BackBlast – #theFOG Abacus Q 5/25/19

Conditions perfect. Parking lot crowded. PAX count – 12! Wapner, Little Jerry (R), Huggies, Gypsey, Mr. Kotter, Lady Bird (R), Double Down (R), Rhytmn, Latex, Fructose, Greenwich, Abacus Q Workout was simple. Disclaimer then we set off on an Indian Run around Egg Lawn for 1 mile. THANG 1: 11 Merkins every 30 seconds forContinueContinue reading “BackBlast – #theFOG Abacus Q 5/25/19”

BB 05/24/19: Wisteria @ Pleasantville

It was my Vpost and VQ at Pleasantville.  Am a big fan of Norton Commons.. If you live there.. kuddos. The place is Pleasantville and I love Verbena Cafe for a good breakfast.  Had a general feel of the area after attending a “summer concert series” last year at the amphitheater… but still, had toContinueContinue reading “BB 05/24/19: Wisteria @ Pleasantville”

5/24 @ The Chopper w/ Carlose’

Decided to bring the heat this morning. We had 12 fatalities that included a FNG. Had 10 partner stations that included a tire flip, ruck sprint up the hill, pallet push leg killer workout, side straddle hip work with battle ropes, dumbbell row push ups w/ a couple more 🔥🔥🔥 workouts. Great morning & ourContinueContinue reading “5/24 @ The Chopper w/ Carlose’”

Back Blast the Nest 5/25

Eleven HIMs got better at the Nest this morning. Conditions: humid. PAX: Drysdale, Mama’s Boy, Le Pew, Trekkie, the Bus, Kimble, Meter Maid, Fergie, Crock Pot, Rocky, Airplane (Q). Disclaimer was given as we ran to the coupon yard. Everyone grabbed two and lined them up behind the chapel. COP: Michael Phelps, Kendra Newman’s, SSH,ContinueContinue reading “Back Blast the Nest 5/25”

BB Shuttlecock @ #The Max @ Bayside 5/25

Pax: Shuttlecock (r)(q) I had a bad feeling when Sadie HC that he would be there. 6am came and went and ol’ Shuttlecock was all alone. But that’s OK, I was up and out, so might as well make the best of it. Mosey around school, then head to courtyard. COP: 30 Side Shuttle HopsContinueContinue reading “BB Shuttlecock @ #The Max @ Bayside 5/25”

PreBlast – #theFOG 5/25/19 Abacus Q 0700 to 0800

ACCORDING TO A DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS STUDY EACH DAY OVER 20 VETERANS TAKE THEIR OWN LIVES. IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO HEAL A WARRIOR™. You can donate here. Meet me ITG where we will get better while remembering those who sacrificed for our freedom. The workout is simple: Run 1 mile 11 Merkins onContinueContinue reading “PreBlast – #theFOG 5/25/19 Abacus Q 0700 to 0800”

Huggies Bday Q @ The Garden 5/23/19

Weather 70 degrees 76% humidity. Cloudy 11 PAX – Huggies (Q), Nice n Slow, Nino, Tool Time, Methane, Husky (FNG), Bob Ross, Latex, Snacks, Dunphy, Frosted Tips Disclaimer Mosey to COP 10 BOYOs Kendra Newmans 10 BOYOs Downward Dog Stretch 10 BOYOs 20 SSH IC 9 BOYOs (For a total of 39  – one forContinueContinue reading “Huggies Bday Q @ The Garden 5/23/19”

PreBlast – 5/28/19 – Loco @ The County – Cowboy Birthday Q

I know this particular beat down isn’t until next Tuesday but I wanted to go ahead and get it in your mind BEFORE the holiday.  I have come to find out that with all these F3 folks, birthday Qs are very special.  With a lot of help from Viking, I’ve been working all week longContinueContinue reading “PreBlast – 5/28/19 – Loco @ The County – Cowboy Birthday Q”

5/18 Back Blast – The Fog @ the Poshlands

I wasn’t expect much of a turnout with the AO Olympics going on but was completely surprised to see a full parking lot as I rolled into the Parklands. To my surprise, As I approached the Sprayground all I saw was a large group of women in workout clothes in front of the Gheens FoundationContinueContinue reading “5/18 Back Blast – The Fog @ the Poshlands”

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,ContinueContinue 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.ContinueContinue reading “5/23 Backblast – Modified Dora at the Temple of Gloom”

5/21/19 The Rooster at the Mutt Back Blast

PAX: Alexa, Yogi, Fergie, Meatball, Geppetto, Mouth, Cowbell, Deuce, Fridge, Pork Chop, Big Bird, Mama’s Boy, Buschhhhh, Wham-o(R), Cornbread(R), Wall-E, Juicy, Glen Ross, Tureen, Tiger, Larry Flint, McAfee, Rih-Rih, Plumb Bob(Q) Weather: Clear, around 60 deg, Ohio Valley humidity starting to creep up When trying to plan my beat down I ran across F3’s Six MinutesContinueContinue reading “5/21/19 The Rooster at the Mutt Back Blast”