Good Friday - Stations of the Cross

 Posted on March 31, 2018  |  10 minutes  |  2027 words  |  

To get our minds right for the power and solemnity of the Good Friday holiday, a team of 29 HIM commemorated Christ’s journey to Calvary in a special Danger Zone - ‘Stations of the Cross’-edition. The 14-part story of Stations of the Cross follows Jesus from His condemnation by Pilate, to His beaten, lifeless body being laid in a tomb hewn from rock. Each station featured a theme, helping us find new meaning in Christ’s journey. [Read More]
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APFT

 Posted on March 30, 2018  |  4 minutes  |  754 words  |  

While listening to the radio recently, I heard a story about the remedial fitness training for new Army recruits. Apparently, modern American culture doesn’t lend itself to producing citizens that meet the Army’s standards - a lot to unpack there. As is the case with most things, I blame millenials. Think about it seriously, though. Pre-WWII, your average Army recruit probably worked A) on a farm or B) in manual labor and I’m pretty sure spent less than 30 minutes a week on screen time in its various iterations. [Read More]
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Stations of the Cross

 Posted on March 30, 2018  |  1 minutes  |  57 words  |  

Station #1 (got there late, missed the spiel, so here’s a long-exposure pic for kicks)

Station #2

https://youtu.be/mz0Ut_fKpvU

Station #3

https://youtu.be/4WVKo1IscsY

 

Station #4

https://youtu.be/AbvAquutSTA

 

Station #5

https://youtu.be/sizvmZlbAd8

 

Station #6

https://youtu.be/zuBS4Z_fzeg

Station #7

https://youtu.be/rN1D7Ut0ZVI

 

Station #8

https://youtu.be/bdyx2HQjkas

 

Station #9

https://youtu.be/GUL0L_sZ8E0

 

Station #10

https://youtu.be/B6aidebMSho

 

Station #11

https://youtu.be/FOKpn9E_ZhE

 

Station #12

https://youtu.be/gHRUyKTEH8M

 

Station #13

https://youtu.be/DE5SiVkg1oQ

 

Station #14

https://youtu.be/zOvquzi_vfY

 

COT

https://youtu.be/NYL3qvSuBpg

 

Photos:

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QDR and only QDR

 Posted on March 29, 2018  |  2 minutes  |  318 words  |  

Men, It’s been a, what’s the word I’m looking for? Weird? Scary? Exciting? Few day since the return of Mad Dawg to the Triangle’s number #1 country station, 94.7 QDR. With that, YHC felt moved to host a QDR organized (not themed) workout. With tank tops on, and a disclaimer ta boot, we’re off with the bluetooth pumping the tunes. Warm-up: Over to the lot on Walker for: Good mornings (in radio DJ voice) Quick feet x 9 Donkey kicks x9 Ranger Merkins (don’t google it) x9 Q: Over to the hill on the back side of DTC park for Quadrahill [Read More]
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Amazing Race, Cary Edition

 Posted on March 27, 2018  |  3 minutes  |  606 words  |  

13 PAX hit the streets of Cary for a special edition of Amazing Race. There were only winners in this contest, and everyone showed great spirit and teamwork in completing the challenges. Who knew a scavenger hunt could be so painful? For something a little different, we gathered in the church parking lot for a quick warmup before learning the rules of the game: Warmup: Good mornings, Imperial Walkers (or hillbillies, Flacco style), Side straddle hops, Willie Mays Hayes (one of YHC’s favorites) [Read More]
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Mucho Burpo Mile

 Posted on March 27, 2018  |  2 minutes  |  390 words  |  

Happy birthday to YHC! There’s no better way to start the day than getting up early and heading out to the gloom to get after it with my brothers. Warm-Up Mosey over to the best list part of the parking lot and circle up for side straddle hops, hillbillies, Sir Fazios and plank jacks. The Thang Mosey over to the track for the Mucho Burpo Mile. 10 burpees, take a lap 10 burpees, take a lap 10 burpees, take a lap 10 burpees, take a lap 10 burpees [Read More]
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46 Give or Take

 Posted on March 26, 2018  |  3 minutes  |  629 words  |  

Last day at 46 and YHC is excited and ready to start the week off strong. It’s cold, but not as cold as expected. We get a good crowd full of great men, the clock hits 05:45, let’s go! Warm-Up Mosey over to the parking lot next to The Hill and circle up for imperial walkers, cotton pickers, Sir Fazios both ways, and plank jacks. The Thang Mosey over to the basketball courts, stopping for one burpee at the first light pole, two burpees at the second, etc. [Read More]
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It's Not Raining on Monday

 Posted on March 26, 2018  |  2 minutes  |  302 words  |  

Finally, a Monday where it has not rained or is raining, and we can do a little bit of traveling with our bells this fine morning. Sooey comes in hot, with Crimson in tow of course and Wilbur slides in on two wheels. We mosey down the parking lot, cutting short our usual warm-up run to help Shut-In cover less distance and circle-up for: Warm Up Side-Straddle Hops Good mornings [Read More]
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Limited Running

 Posted on March 24, 2018  |  3 minutes  |  428 words  |  

The Hi-Literversary Week and the Disco Duck Birthday Week overlapped, giving two brothers an opportunity to co-Q Phoenix, the greatest Saturday AO in all of Carpex. Because some of the PAX were running in the Break the Silence 5K later in the morning, we decided today’s workout would be limited running. Disco takes the first half, Hi-Liter takes the second. Warm-Up Mosey down to the Parking Lot of Pain and circle up for side straddle hops x 10, imperial walkers x 10, Sir Fazio forward x 10, Sir Fazio backward x 10 and warm up burpees x 7. [Read More]
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AMRAP God

 Posted on March 23, 2018  |  2 minutes  |  230 words  |  

First time Q’ing SWW and within mere moments, I’m already in love with this AO – it has errthing, including a nice 3-mile EC hosted by Hermes. As for the regularly scheduled beat-down. Warmup: From lot 1 to lot 2 for SSH, Good Mornings, Imperial Walkers, 10 Burpees (thanks Jigglypuff). Thang 1: Timed AMRAP for Merkins and LBC In lot 1 for 15 seconds of AMRAP Merkins and LBCs Move to lot 2 for 30 seconds of AMRAP Merkins and LBCs Keep going back-and-forth in the lots for 15-30-45-60-45-30-15 sets of AMRAP Thang 2: Timed AMRAP for L/R step up and people’s chair/B2W [Read More]
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