Weather: 58 and absolutely gorgeous 19 PAX won the first battle of the day, rolled out of bed, and hit the AO to get better. COP – Rudy Disclaimer Prayer Warm-up TTT – 10 IC Merkins – 10 IC LBAC – 10 IC LBAC Reverse – 10
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Jun 29, 2017
TIME: 0530 TEMP: 67 COP Disclaimer Prayer WARMUP SSH x30IC Merkin x15IC Freddie Mercury x15IC Peter Parkers x15IC Carolina Dry Docks x15IC LBAC x20IC (And Rev) Squat Jumps x15IC (3 count hold) THE THANG First Circuit Run one lap and SSH on the six Iron Mike...
A perfect 62 and clear morning with some dew on the Ironhorse grass. 10 PAX posted at Ironhorse to partake in some Forest Gump themed exercises. YHC likes Forest Gump and he wanted to remind PAX of the simple pleasures and quotes from an American classic. D...
Jun 29, 2017
Time: 0530 Weather: 60s Prayer Disclaimer Warm-Up: Side Straddle Hops 15 Little Baby Arm Circles 20 each arm Arm Pretzels 15 Through the Tunnels 15 Willie Mays Hayes Motivators from 5 The Thang: Today’s workout was titled “Dealer’s Choice.” There were four...
Jun 27, 2017
Weather: mid 60’s low humidity-we’ll take it! Disclaimer Prayer COP Warm UP: Motivator from 5 IC (I may or may not have messed up the cadence…the motivator adds pressure when q’ing) TTT IC x15 mosey to midway between 1st and 2nd curve COP Hillbilly Walker I...
Weather: Breezy, 57 degrees F COP Disclaimer Warmup We skipped the warmup this morning! The Thang Tabata. 1 minute of work followed by 10 seconds of rest/transition. We completed ALMOST 4 rounds of the following (all AMRAP): -Merkins -Squats -Dips -LBC’s -L...
Jun 26, 2017
Chilly 55 degrees COT Warm-Up: TTT- IC -15 Willie Mays Hays- IC-15 Motivator from 6 1 mosey Lap The Thang Started on the Goaline High knees to the 20yd line. Butt kickers to the 40yd line. Power skips to oppo 40yd line. High knees to the oppp 20yd line. High
Welcome Disclaimer Prayer Warm-Up: Motivator starting at 5 Little baby arm circles IC 15 In reverse IC 15 Through the tunnel IC 15 Imperial walkers IC 15 Hillbilly walkers IC 15 Willy Mays Hays IC 10 Squat IC 15 Sprint to starting position “The Thang” 5 Lap...
Jun 25, 2017
It was a cool 67 this morning, but the temps would quickly rise. PAX:27 Disclaimer COT Appetizers: TTT (20) IC Flutter Kicks (20) IC Merkins (10) IC Shoulder Pretzels (30) IC LBAC (15) IC each direction( well at least for some) Entrée: Get into a group of 3...
Welcome Disclaimer Prayer Warm-Up – Windmill, Little Baby Arm Circles, Through the Tunnel followed by a Mosey lap Motivator from 6, Squats, and Merkins, and the warm-up concluded with a long Mosey lap. “The Thang” PAX paired up to complete a 5 station circu...
Jun 22, 2017
Normally I greet the Pax each morning with snarky remarks and a healthy dose of mumblechatter—not today. My heart is heavy and I’m deeply saddened by the events of the past two days. I’ve been on countless morning runs—my M used to run that exact same route...
Jun 22, 2017
. . . for Cheech Conditions: 65 and perfect 12 Pax showed up sleeveless and ready to put in some work. YHC had already planned some running. Seemed even more appropriate under the conditions. Disclaimer: Kardashian Prayer: Kardashian Warmup: Morning Glories...
Weather: Cloudy, Mid 60s, and pretty humid. Let the gloom begin! Disclaimer: QIC COP: QIC 14 PAX got to experience the simplicity of a ladder on Tombstone Hill this morning. The QIC cooked up most of this routine to be used as part of the Converenge Q and l...
Jun 20, 2017
DISCLAIMER PRAYER WELCOME – Today in history 154 years ago – 1863 The US added its 35th state. So today in honor of our amazing “Almost Heaven” State, everything will be based around Wild and Wonderful WEST VIRGINIA WARM UP Mountain Climbers – IC – 18 Hillb...
58 degrees, humid (for East TN) and cloudy in the Arrowhead Gloom. Pedialyte on the Q. Welcome and Disclaimer 1/2 of slaughter starter (10 Burpees) OYO 10 Merkins (IC) 10 SSH (IC) 10 Bobby Hurley’s OYO 10 Merkins (IC) 10 Imperial Squat Walkers (IC) 10 Catal...
Weather: 59 and perfect 6 PAX hit the asphalt and concrete for some serious explosive plyo with added run work. Scissorhands and Mickey remained at the track as Mickey continues rehab on his knee. Warm-up Jog to the bottom of the hill just off the skate park
Jun 19, 2017
Time: 0700 Temp: 60s Disclaimer Prayer Warm-Up: -Log Jumpers (15 IC) -Crab Dips (15 IC) -Pickle Pounders (15 IC) -Arm Pretzels (15 IC) -Little Baby Arm Circles (15 IC forward and Reverse) -Through the Tunnel (15 IC) -Mountain Climbers (15 IC) -Motivators (F...
Jun 17, 2017
9 PAX (3 FNGs) put in hard work at The Swamp in Indy this morning. No gloom was sighted. YHC was invited by BrickYard to guest Q in my home state. After wavering for a bit, I decided to get out of my comfort zone and show the men of