1/3 County Backblast. Birthdays and Bacon with Alexa

“Alexa, Recap the workout from this morning” Ok! Here’s what went down: PAX: Cochran, Gilligan, Wildflower, Valdez, Exxon (2.0), Bongo, Uncle Rico, Abacus, Airplane, Forced Close, Bulletin, Jolly Rancher, Launchpad, Ashley, Big Bird, Giselle (FNG), LePew, Momma’s Boy, Aerobie, Fungi, Alexa (QIC) Conditions: High 30’s. Dry. Dark. Gear: BeerRuck Shirt. Ranger Panties. American Flag Headband.ContinueContinue reading “1/3 County Backblast. Birthdays and Bacon with Alexa”

01.03.2019. Back Blast. Miyagi Q @ The Extender. The Mutt.Clearly College Didn’t Teach Me How To Speak.

When: 0530   Where: The Mutt   # of PAX: 11   PAX:  Sump Pump, Tiger, Sherpa, Messi, Plumb Bob, Glen Ross, PED, Geppetto, Windshield, Wham-O, and Miyagi (Q)   Winke:   Disclaimer given, and off on a mosey around The Mutt.   COP Chicken Wing Toe Touches Arm Across Chest Downward Dog/Scorpion SSH (15ContinueContinue reading “01.03.2019. Back Blast. Miyagi Q @ The Extender. The Mutt.Clearly College Didn’t Teach Me How To Speak.”

1/2/19 county ruck black ops

Six HIMs knocked out 3.5 miles of the 50 mile challenge lead by Valdez’s blistering pace. Lots of mumblechatter, and laughs where shared by all. Along the way, Gilligan asked if any one had ever been stopped by the police…great foreshadowing. As we were finishing up, an Oldham county police officer stopped to find outContinueContinue reading “1/2/19 county ruck black ops”

Diablo PreBlast for Temple of Gloom at The O 1/3/19 (Do It For Mean Gene)

Mean Gene Okerlund passed away today. If you are about my age and also grew up thinking “professional wrestler” was a possible career opportunity, then Mean Gene was a part of your life. (Would I make PWI’s “most popular” list or “most hated?” Is Southern Tag Team title too low a goal? Questions I mayContinueContinue reading “Diablo PreBlast for Temple of Gloom at The O 1/3/19 (Do It For Mean Gene)”

Poshlands back blast

Abacus, Catfish, Lady Bird, Big Bird, Gilligan, Fungi, Jolly Rancher, Valdez, Gypsy, Alexa, Pew Pew, Retainer, Spy Gate, Drive Through, Little Jerry at the Q Great way to start the new year – at the Poshlands amongst 15 HIMS.  40 degrees on 1/2; what?  I still remember icicles on face, hat, shoes at this timeContinueContinue reading “Poshlands back blast”

1/1/19 Rooster/BoW Backblast: What Hangover?

QsIC: Deuce & Wham! 17 PAX:  Sump Pump; Plumb Bob; Wham-O; Digiorno; Dynomite!; Geppetto; Red Roof; Tron; Huggies; Bear (2.0); Bad News (DR from St. Louis); Blueprint; Gillespie; Dry Rub; Miyagi; Deuce (Co-Q); Wham! (Co-Q) Time: 0700 Weather: 45ish Degrees; Dry ZooZooLemon Gear Check: Wham!: Black Nike long sleeve shirt; Blue Duo Dry short sleeveContinueContinue reading “1/1/19 Rooster/BoW Backblast: What Hangover?”

Back-Blast – North Posh – Run Mode – 12-31-18

The rain didn’t stop 4 of our best PAX from getting out in the gloom for a run heavy workout this morning! I was wanting to try something different and use North Posh to benefit the fitness goals of those aiming for running and rucking challenges this year. The site is perfect if you areContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast – North Posh – Run Mode – 12-31-18”

Backblast 12/27 Extender @ The Mutt – Grinder Q

Well, this is late. Holiday procrastination got the better of me, so I apologize to the HIMs that showed up to work out with me last Thursday at the Mutt for the delay in getting this out. Yes, the workout happened. Here’s who was was there and what we did: PAX: Wham-O, Snowman, Plumb Bob,ContinueContinue reading “Backblast 12/27 Extender @ The Mutt – Grinder Q”

Post Blast South Posh 12/31/18

14 individuals (including one 2.0) braved the rain this morning for my 2nd Q.  We celebrated 2018 by doing groups of 2018 reps (combined totals) from all.  We were able to hit 2,018 reps 6 different times, plus some additional mery, so each individual averaged 900 reps this morning.  Nicely done!!! Exercises: Mosey to theContinueContinue reading “Post Blast South Posh 12/31/18”

New Year’s Day BoW/Rooster Mashup – PB 1.1.2019

REMINDER that the O will not have a WO tomorrow as Wham! and I have the co-Q duties at the Mutt. WHEN: 0700-0800 WHERE: Mutt (to repeat myself to make it clear) WHAT TO BRING: gloves, NYE hangover (optional) WHY: Because, that’s why.  It should be a fun one, but no less difficult than you would expect.ContinueContinue reading “New Year’s Day BoW/Rooster Mashup – PB 1.1.2019”

12/31/2018 Black Ops at the O BackBlast

Pax: Face, Fridge, Glen Ross Q Conditions: Moderate to heavy rain I was rolling in a little late on this Q—6:55 and for this one I was thinking there was a good chance it would be just me.  Nope, Face already there and Fridge right behind me. You guys are crazy but thank you Face andContinueContinue reading “12/31/2018 Black Ops at the O BackBlast”

12/31/2018 Big Mo Heavy at The Tank (Veterans Memorial Park J-Town KY)

Big Mo Tank Heavy Pax: Gangplank, Tony Malito, Tool Time, Kilo, Worm, Alexa, MeterMaid, PK, Flounder Q Disclaimer given, welcome to arms day! Packs notified that the work out would be held under the new and dry picnic Pavilion at Vets. Flounder is warm water fish, cold rain no fun. Warmup 76SSH 4 minutes atContinueContinue reading “12/31/2018 Big Mo Heavy at The Tank (Veterans Memorial Park J-Town KY)”

B.B. for The Fog at The Parklands 12/29/2018: Methane got his Q Back

After taking some time off to let my back heal up, I was itching to get back to the gloom. The holidays have been fun…..a lot of fun.  Lot of food, lot of drinks, but not much exercise.  I’m out of shape and i get to Q my comeback WO – Ugh!  So knowing thatContinueContinue reading “B.B. for The Fog at The Parklands 12/29/2018: Methane got his Q Back”

Pre-blast – 12/31/18 – North Posh – Run Mode

Tomorrow’s workout will be heavily run focused. Any and all levels of running are welcomed. We will do some moderate pace work along with some higher intensity hill work. If you are signed up for the triple crown, a half marathon or full marathon or even a ruck event then you should come out. Also,ContinueContinue reading “Pre-blast – 12/31/18 – North Posh – Run Mode”

The Hurt Backblast 12/29/18 I was a Big Pussy

I want to start by saying that people have legitimate reasons for missing workouts. Injuries are real and life throws all kinds of curveballs. But if I’m honest with myself as of late my reasons for missing workouts boil down to one thing…. I was being a Big Pussy! I could always find an excuseContinueContinue reading “The Hurt Backblast 12/29/18 I was a Big Pussy”

Backblast The Max @ Bayside 12/29

Pax: Qlauc, Shuttlecock (Q) It was just Glauc and myself this morning.  Didn’t turn out to be as cold as I thought, which made for a real good beatdown. I went with the Ladder workout that Abacus used when he Q’d at Bayside previously.  Still one of my favorites.  Since it was just the 2ContinueContinue reading “Backblast The Max @ Bayside 12/29”