BACKBLASTS

mis-Q-mmunication

Posted on October 9, 2017 | 3 minutes | 477 words |

14 Pax shook off The Odyssey hangover and took to a high tempo beatdown by YHC. (Here’s our Strava from Michelob) Some chatter on Twitter last night meant when YHC saw a white honda stroll in to the parking lot right after 0545, he wasn’t waiting… (Un)fortunately we have some HIMs in our region that waited on FF and brought him to our warmup spot. It was definitely the first time I’ve had to call an exercise while we wait on the 6 to get to the warm up circle haha! [Read More]

No Mercy

Posted on October 9, 2017 | 3 minutes | 444 words |

13 HIM came out to A-Team just 48 hours after the CSAUP Odyssey seeking no mercy, and getting none. Cheddar-Bo showed up to unlock the gate as the PAX were gathering, but YHC made the call to stay where we were. Warm-Up - Mosey over to the parking lot next to the big hill for some SSH, imperial walkers, plank jacks, merkins, and possibly the slowest version of Good Morning in Carpex history. [Read More]

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Odyssey Eve at the Peak

Posted on October 6, 2017 | 3 minutes | 446 words |

11 brave PAX ventured out on Odyssey Eve, looking for some last-minute prep work before the main event. YHC was feeling competitive and decided to battle it out between two teams through a series of four relays and races. Here is how it went down: Warm up Quick jog through the woods, bear-crawl over Bear-Crawl Bridge Pit stop at the pond, 10 burpees OYO Continue to the far parking lot, paint the lines and then circle up [Read More]

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Pre-CSAUP: A stretch, some lunges, and proper hydration

Posted on October 6, 2017 | 3 minutes | 501 words |

On the eve of the Carpex Odyssey, YHC was left to ponder at what level to push the PAX on this fine October morning. Knowing that a good stretch, and hydration were essential, YHC set out to deliver a well-rounded “beatdown” in hopes that lactic acid would be pushed out of the PAX legs and arms, and that those participating in Saturday’s CSAUP would be well lubricated for the event. And with that, Coach Kitty was on the Q for: [Read More]

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The Pre (pre-launch, pre-blast, pre-naming)

Posted on October 6, 2017 | 2 minutes | 419 words |

Arriving at the site, Goose and YHC were hoping that other braves would show up to give this pre-launch a boost. Fear not, this is CARPEX…..there will be men. And mighty fine men at that. After planting the site shovel - soon to be a shovel flag (something new) - and, thank you PBX, FOD’s shovel flag (something borrowed) the site co-Q’s YHC (something Sky Blue) and Goose (something old approaching “respect”) were ready to get the day started. [Read More]

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BH Benchmark Day!

Posted on October 5, 2017 | 2 minutes | 217 words |

8/17/17 YHC decided that since no pounds have been shed in about 4 months, there has to be another way to measure my F3 fitness quotient…. WARM-UP On this fine August morning the 19 PAX headed west on Hunter St to the Bladestone Ct parking lot for a little stretching and warm-up. A few SSH, merkins, calf stretches and good mornings was all we needed (no arm circles today boys…). [Read More]

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Chillin' with Petty

Posted on October 5, 2017 | 3 minutes | 507 words |

12 gathered in the gloom and we were off at 5:45. Mozy to BH pin location to make sure that we don’t miss a visitor. Warm up SSH x 15 IW x 15 GM x 7 Chilly jacks x 12 Chilly mountain climbers x 12 Mozy to centerfield The Thang Partner up, one partner does exercise, other runs to one of the glow sticks and back. Flap jack until quantity completed. [Read More]

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Little of this, little of that

Posted on October 5, 2017 | 2 minutes | 266 words |

9/28/17 Rumors were amidst the PAX this morning that there had been some Q shopping to avoid another Benchmark day with YHC. Dismayed as they were, YHC decided to save for a later time, thanks to the beat down given by Shank and McCants on opening day for Full Metal Jacket., AKA The Murph. WARM-UP Mosey west on Hunter Street to the Baucom Elementary bus parking lot for some SSH, Merkins, calf stretches, and good mornings. [Read More]

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Variety is the Spice of Life

Posted on October 5, 2017 | 3 minutes | 631 words |

4 (3 runners and a rucker) showed up at BO for the #meowmile. We picked up 3 more at the halfway point where Hello Kitty subjected us all to HIS 55 fantasy football penalty merkins on the way back. Wait, did I just type that? Merkins are a bonus, a pleasure, a treasure, dare I say a gift from God. After the completion of the #meowmile, we gathered up at the flag for the traditional “swapping of the shirts” for #TTT [Read More]

CSAUP Sneak Preview

Posted on October 4, 2017 | 2 minutes | 309 words |

4 PAX arrived at the Rush Hour flagpole for a pre-CSAUP beatdown. Warm up - Mosey to the field next to the parking deck for side straddle hops, good afternoons, imperial walkers, Sir Fazio arm circles (forward and reverse) and burpees. Mosey to Academy Street and head towards FUMC, with stops along the way for LBCs and dying cock-a-roaches. Thang 1 - Route 66, run from FUMC to the big fountain, stopping at each light pole for merkins, 1 at the first pole, 2 at the second pole, up to 11 at the last pole (if YHC counted correctly) for a total of 66. [Read More]

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