BACKBLASTS

One Way on Waldo Street

Posted on April 25, 2019 | 2 minutes | 267 words |

It was a pretty even split between sleeves and no sleeves on TTT - then one more PAX (with sleeves) rolled in at 0545. Allegiance was pledged, then burpees were done x 10. Off we went… Warm Up Mosey to the infamous circle at the intersection. Complete SSHs, Hill Billies, Moroccan Night Clubs, Seal Claps, Plank Jacks and SIX control freak Merkins. The Thang Still in the Warm up circle, complete a round of Jack Webbs up to 10:40. [Read More]

Sour Mashed 11

Posted on April 25, 2019 | 2 minutes | 269 words |

11 Lucky souls began in the Lion’s Den and unleashed on the hollowed grounds of St. Mary’s After the pledge and quick warm-up that included some running and stretching we headed out on Apex BBQ for a quick loop and back to the soccer field. We cashed-in with 5 burpees OYO and headed out to the field for our first round: 7’s including LBC’s and Carolina Docs with 20 lunge steps to and fro. [Read More]

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One for the Record Books

Posted on April 24, 2019 | 2 minutes | 417 words |

YHC apparently forgot why Rush Hour got its name! Waze said 5:43 arrival and it was dead on. Popped out the car and noticed a LOT of people waiting around for a Q. 19 to be exact. It was said that’s a record, not sure the accuracy of that but YHC will take it! Why so many guys!? 1. The weather, bro! It was gorgeous out there! 2. The beers that would soon follow. [Read More]

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Pet Rock

Posted on April 24, 2019 | 2 minutes | 367 words |

8 HIM gather in the gloom for another Claymore, limited run, beatdown care of Earhart. Welcome to FNG Caddyshack, who received the disclaimer (mostly) and then we performed the Pledge. After a quick lap around the upper parking lot pickle, we circle-up for Warm Up Good Mornings Sir Fazio Imperial Walkers Cotton Pickers The Thang Done with warm-ups, we head over to the park’s lovely rock and flower garden to pick out a traveling rock. [Read More]

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Rocking to the '80's

Posted on April 24, 2019 | 3 minutes | 446 words |

In the gloom, Girls Just Want to Have Fun! Warm-up With the mission stated, the disclaimer declaimed, and the pledge solemnly uttered, the Pax launched to the upper parking lot to circle up. The tunes were rolling and so were we for 2.5 miles over the course of the workout. It began with Side Straddle Hops Good Mornings Sir Fazio Arm circles forward and back Overhead claps Seal Claps Merkins Calf Stretch Thang One Warmed up, me moseyed to the kiosk for a set of 7’s up and down the hill. [Read More]

1-2-3-4

Posted on April 23, 2019 | 1 minutes | 95 words |

Pre-Blast 18 HIM for 3.04 miles and a big, dripping heaped-up triple scoop of vanilla at FMJ. Burt was not there. Dredd was not there either. The Warmup Pledge of Allegiance at the flag. Run across the street to the church for extended Paint the Lines. Circle up for: 21 Victory Burpees. The Thang Run back across the street. Partner up. Dora 1-2-3-4: while Partner 1 runs three light poles away, Partner 2 begins to perform 100 Burpees, 200 Pull-ups, 300 Squats, 400 LBCs. [Read More]

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1-2-3-4

Posted on April 23, 2019 | 1 minutes | 95 words |

Pre-Blast 18 HIM for 3.04 miles and a big, dripping heaped-up triple scoop of vanilla at FMJ. Burt was not there. Dredd was not there either. The Warmup Pledge of Allegiance at the flag. Run across the street to the church for extended Paint the Lines. Circle up for: 21 Victory Burpees. The Thang Run back across the street. Partner up. Dora 1-2-3-4: while Partner 1 runs three light poles away, Partner 2 begins to perform 100 Burpees, 200 Pull-ups, 300 Squats, 400 LBCs. [Read More]

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Brother Bri and the letter B

Posted on April 23, 2019 | 2 minutes | 417 words |

When scrolling through the Exicon in search for new ideas that have not (to YHC’s knowledge) been executed in/around Carpex and you don’t even get past the letter B… you know it’s going to be a good day. _NMS: YHC was ready for EC this morning, but the old bowels had another idea in mind. EC was skipped for a trip to Harris Teeter and back._ 22 Bros meet up at the Field of Dreams. [Read More]

Music of the '70's

Posted on April 23, 2019 | 2 minutes | 389 words |

In one of the top 5 darkest AOs in Carpex, 11 HIM strode into the gloom to the sultry sounds of Brown Sugar and Many Dirty Deeds were Done Dirt Cheap. Warm-up After an enthusiastic rendition of the mission, disclaimer, and pledge, the PAX sauntered out of the parking lot, looped the pickle, and circled up for some Warm-ups. Side Straddle Hop Good Morning Imperial Walkers Sir Fazio Arm Circles Merkins Calf Stretch Thang One Leaving the parking lot, we ran toward the pedestrian bridge and stopped at the crossing so the Q could catch up. [Read More]

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SPEAK UP, Q!

Posted on April 23, 2019 | 3 minutes | 563 words |

18 HIMs met this morning at the gloomiest AO in Cary, except that clear sky and nearly full moon made it relatively bright. I was dismayed to learn that several pax showed up for the Riptide beatdown not realizing I picked up the Q instead. I don’t blame them, hell I was trying to do the same thing! One FNG this morning courtesy of Honeycomb, so the full, drawn-out briefing was in order. [Read More]

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