Backblast 11/7/18 @ The Bridge

Q: Double Down  PAX (12):  Ladybird, Mr. Kotter, Bulletin, Mamas Boy, Big Bird, Deep Dish, Ice Man, Star Child, Gypsy, Huggies, Dynomite Jitterbug Sorry for the delay in getting this out. Have not been feeling well.  Appreciate the many well wishes I have received. COP:  SSHs, Grass grabbers, Merkins, Imperial Walkers, Bobby Hurleys Thang 1:ContinueContinue reading “Backblast 11/7/18 @ The Bridge”

Extender Backblast – 11.15.2018

Q: Deuce PAX (6): Left Eye, Miyagi, Zima, Hamm, Wham-O and Deuce When I saw the forecast for ice and rain the night before, I sent my preblast in the hopes that if it was just cold and rainy, PAX would not be deterred from venturing out.  Got up early and I didn’t think it was tooContinueContinue reading “Extender Backblast – 11.15.2018”

Pre-Blast – The Silo – 11/19 – SnowDay Q

Don’t let my F3 name fool you, I am not a big fan of cold weather. One obvious way to combat the cold is to keep moving… and that is what we’ll do. A little running, some basic moves with Tabata timing, and some coupon work will be incorporated. You vs. You. Get your firstContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast – The Silo – 11/19 – SnowDay Q”

What about Ice? He’s Killing Your Brain Like a Poisonous Mushroom. ToG Backblast 11/15/18

Q: Captain Insane-o Pax (12): Diablo, Glenn Ross, Red Roof, Tronie Tron Tron, Digiorno, Bussscccchhhh, Violet, Mad Cow, Grinder, OJ, Abacus, CI It’s been so long since I Q’d I screwed up the disclaimer. I even forgot the name of an exercise during the workout. Maybe it’s rust, maybe it’s stress, maybe it’s age. NoContinueContinue reading “What about Ice? He’s Killing Your Brain Like a Poisonous Mushroom. ToG Backblast 11/15/18”

Never to late Back-blast: The Extender at the Mutt (11-8-18)

Just as the temperatures dropped and the cold crisp air set in the heat got turned up at the Mutt. Tiger was at the helm and as the HIMs stood around wondering if Tiger was going to make it on time And he did not disappoint. Rolling in early at 5:27 there was still plentyContinueContinue reading “Never to late Back-blast: The Extender at the Mutt (11-8-18)”

11/14/2018 – The Blender Backblast

It was cold, but Pepperoni, Plumb Bob, Mad Cow, Blueprint, Tron, Loco, Grinder, Glen Ross and Q -Sump Pump showed up to turn the parking lot into a skating rink. Weather: 27 degrees. Wind chill 17 — Perfect 5:30. We circled up and checked for FNGs. None were present but disclaimer was given just asContinueContinue reading “11/14/2018 – The Blender Backblast”

11/15 Temple of Gloom Preblast – Do You Even Q, Brah?

For a while I was on pace for the most Qs. Then life/work/growing Pax got in the way, so it’s been a while.  A full month in fact.  I haven’t decided exactly what to do, but we’ll figure something out.  That said, you will run at least one continuous mile.  SYITG. -CI

Back Blast – 11/14/2018 @ The Tank

VQ:  Drysdale 14 Pax: Drysdale, Backdraft, Iceman(R), Worm, Kilo, Flounder, Snowday, Gitterbug(R), Aerobie(R), Tony Malito, Gepetto, Meatball, PK, Hot Wheels. My first Q had me worried about inadequacies the night before and changed the “Weinke” at least four times!  14 “tough as nails” HIMs came out ready to go and no one complained about theContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – 11/14/2018 @ The Tank”

Back Blast – 11/13/2018 #theLoco @ The County

I should have expected that my VQ would include a cold, wet, and slushy morning.  17 PAX filled the AO with good spirits and really cold hands as we pressed through the workout. QIC: Mudbug 17 PAX: Launchpad, Big Bird, Retainer, Catfish, Abacus,  Valdez, Alexa, Crockpot, Drumroll, Cold-call, Fungi, Mamma’s Boy, Freon, Viking, Bulletin, UncleContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – 11/13/2018 #theLoco @ The County”

Back Blast – The Rooster @ The Mutt 11/13/18

15 PAX showed up in the cold and rain for my VQ at the Mutt. Tiger, Sprinkler, Plum Bob, Miyagi, Wham-O, Sump Pump, Backdraft, Deuce, Glen Ross, Left Eye, Blueprint, Maize, Fridge, and Windshield were there to usher me into Qdom. We started off with a short run around the school and standard warm-up. GrassContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – The Rooster @ The Mutt 11/13/18”

11/14/18 Blender Preblast

You know it’s going to be cold. Belski says 100% chance of cold but 0% chance of precipitation. Let’s make a liar out him. Join me at the Mutt and we’ll make sure there is enough sweat flowing that they’ll close school because of the ice in the parking lot. You know you prayed it wouldContinueContinue reading “11/14/18 Blender Preblast”

Back-Blast – The Silo – North Posh- 11/12/18

The group was small but mighty. I’ve been hearing there has been a lot of chatter about North being very difficult and the hills being less than desirable. Glauc even encouraged people not to go due to the fact that the workout would be hard! Thanks Glauc :-)! I truly say that with no sarcasm.ContinueContinue reading “Back-Blast – The Silo – North Posh- 11/12/18”

Pre-Blast 11/14/2018 VQ w/Drysdale @The Tank

A chain is only as strong as the weakest link!  Guess what, the weak link is ready to Q!  Rain, snow or bitter cold should not stop you from the curiosity of what to expect at the Tank!  Bring your running shoes and some gloves! One day you will not be able to this, tomorrowContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast 11/14/2018 VQ w/Drysdale @The Tank”

Back Blast – Black Ops @ the “O” 11/12

If you read the pre-blast, I planned a (loosely based) basketball themed workout.  I did not come with an O.J. stack of facts, just a timer and my Wienke. PAX – Gepetto, Glen Ross, Seabass (strong getting up on a Monday when school is out), Nugget, Buschhhhh, Fergie and Q – Vincent. Took the shortContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – Black Ops @ the “O” 11/12″

B.B. – BO HEAVY Worm Q – The Tank 11/12

10 PAX got absolutely after it this AM! It was the 1st of many HEAVY BO’s at The Tank. We had 25#/30#/35# KettleBells, 35#:45# Olympic Plates, Ruck Plates, Coupons, and a Battle Rope covering 1/8 the parking lot. Pain found each member of the PAX and a humility burrito was served at all. PAX- TonyContinueContinue reading “B.B. – BO HEAVY Worm Q – The Tank 11/12”

BB: 11/12/18.. The Incubator

It was great to see some new faces at the S. Posh this fine morning.. 33 degrees. perfect Q: Glauc PAX: jolly rancher, Mr. Cotter, Lady Bird (r), Fanny Pack (r), drive thru (r), pew pew, deep dish, methane, bob ross, nice and slow, jitterbug (r), iceman (r), dynomyte, viking, alexa, valdez Mosey to fountainContinueContinue reading “BB: 11/12/18.. The Incubator”

Pre-Blast 11/13 VQ with Mudbug @ The County

Gentlemen, get ready for some retribution. The time has come to experience the cajun invasion and bring some spice to The County.  Tomorrow’s routine will be a spicy dish that will guarantee to get you blood pumpin, sweat drippin, and mouth burnin, leaving you craving more. “Laissez le bon temps rouler!” (Let the good timesContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast 11/13 VQ with Mudbug @ The County”

Back Blast – Operation Legacy Veteran’s Day Ruck in honor of Marine Sgt. David N. Wimberg 11/11/2018

Weather – Cold Sunny 25 degrees.  75% humidity 14 PAX – Sump Pump, Alexa, Meter Maid, Airplane, Skid, McCoy (R, FNG), Huggies (Q), Jitterbug (R), Maize, Catfish, Diablo, Momma’s Boy, Fungi, Chestnut I’ll start with how this all came together.  I was in a time pinch trying to get this project off the ground.  We’veContinueContinue reading “Back Blast – Operation Legacy Veteran’s Day Ruck in honor of Marine Sgt. David N. Wimberg 11/11/2018”

Pre-Blast 11/13 VQ with Escort @ The Rooster

Don’t dish it out if you can’t take it, right?  Well, I have been taking it for months, now I am looking forward dishing it out for a change.  I was a little disappointed that snow is no longer in the forecast for Tuesday morning, but I will still do my best to provide theContinueContinue reading “Pre-Blast 11/13 VQ with Escort @ The Rooster”

11/10 The Hurt Backblast: We Got Warm Quick #11swithaTwist

QIC: Noxeema Jackson 8 PAX: Noxeema Jackson, Deuce, Sump Pump, Drysdale, Myagi, Blueprint, Left Eye, Wham-O When the 8 HIMs showed up, it was 26 degrees outside (feeling like 14 degrees), but everyone was fired up and ready to go.  We started moving quick to get the blood pumping and the feeling back in ourContinueContinue reading “11/10 The Hurt Backblast: We Got Warm Quick #11swithaTwist”

PreBlast – November Ruck Abacus Q 11/16/18 8:30PM Seneca Park Basketball Courts

Join Abacus for an urban hike (RUCK) through the park as we get better! Starting point – Seneca Park Basketball Courts Time – 8:30 Sharp Ending point – TBD Charity / Good Works – We all have been impacted by cancer in one way or another. Many cancer patients benefit from transfusions of blood, platelets,ContinueContinue reading “PreBlast – November Ruck Abacus Q 11/16/18 8:30PM Seneca Park Basketball Courts”