Tribute to our Respect Week Qs

 Posted on November 10, 2017  |  3 minutes  |  453 words  |  

Small but strong group of 8 gathered to pay tribute to this week’s respect Qs and listen to some old music. No FNGs and we start with a quick jog around some random section of the park. Warm Up Chinese Downhill in memory of Gibson Merkins x 23 Burtjacks x 15 The Thang 4 corners Sour Mash wolverines x10 Yogi WW2s x 20 Goose SSH x 30 Kilmer – reverse lunges x 40 and 5 burpees in the middle [Read More]
chop-block  dice  disco-duck  grease-monkey  hermes  joe-smith  strange-brew  term-paper 

RESPECT Ladders

 Posted on November 8, 2017  |  4 minutes  |  687 words  |  

Pulling into the Senior Center (an apt place to start for RESPECT Week, as so many pointed out - hardy har har), I could tell there was 24K magic in the air. Someone brought a Wal-Mark special fishing rod, an obvious nod to YHC’s fishing prowess. Some PAX were already sweating from Insomnia; some were sweating the impending beatdown they were about to receive; some took the easy way out and Vespered their way out of a beatdown; some rucked because, you know, running sucks and walking’s not enough. [Read More]
banjo  bartman  beaker  burt  chanticleer  chinese-downhill  chop-block  ck  disco-duck  flacco  flip-flop  fred-sanford  freebird  grease-monkey  hello-kitty  hermes  jigglypuff  joe-smith  khakis  ma-bell  malpractice  michelob  mississippi  mmmbop  ollie  parker  pet-sounds  shut-in  smokey  snots  sooner  term-paper  tubeless  wkrp 

The 1%

 Posted on November 8, 2017  |  4 minutes  |  687 words  |  

In past wars, the war effort was a national effort. The entire country got behind both world wars and in Vietnam, the draft touched families across this land in all economic groups. For the war or against the war, the war effort was front and center at family dinner tables coast to coast. That was then. For my time in the military, the 80’s, who knew that was relative “peace time” for the American military. [Read More]
angry-elf  banjo  biner  blue-and-out  burt  callahan  chinese-downhill  crimson  denali  disco-duck  earhart  fred-sanford  gtl  half  hi-liter  imp  intimidator  mccants  monkey-nut  parker  shank  shut-in  snots  sooey  sour-mash  strange-brew  texas-ranger  wilbur  www  yoga-mat 

Themopylae: “With it or on it...”

 Posted on November 3, 2017  |  2 minutes  |  271 words  |  

Spartan’s VQ. (Disclaimer: This BB was authored solely by Spartan, posted by Texas Ranger who was set to be co-Q but Spartan didn’t need me!) 12 PAX showed up for an adventure to overcome 5 grueling days full of upper body and ab related trials. Good mumble chatter and an upbeat mood as all gathered for brief warmups, and with no FNGs this morning, the PAX proceeded directly to the Hot Gates with their shields (coupons) in tow for three rounds each of: [Read More]
ascot  blue-and-out  disco-duck  freebird  grinch  red-ryder  spartan  texas-ranger  tupac  www  yogi 

Go IRISH!

 Posted on November 2, 2017  |  1 minutes  |  186 words  |  

When: 10/31/2017 QIC: Pet Sounds The PAX: Kermit, Disco Duck , and Pet Sounds (YHC) With the sauce hitting the head a few days earlier while watching the Irish put a hurting on the Wolfpack, YHC raised his hand to grab any Q available… Little did one realize it was Halloween evening… Kids took over Cary as we passed dozens of youngsters dressed for Halloween candy success. Go Time 1745 [Read More]
disco-duck  kermit  pet-sounds 

Burpee 100

 Posted on October 30, 2017  |  2 minutes  |  280 words  |  

Banjo, Biner, Bogo, Disco Duck, Goose, Hi-Liter, Ma Bell, Parker, PBX, Pickles, Snots, Water Wings 12 PAX, no FNG’s, 3 headlamps, 4 assorted neon shirts, we’re off. Indian Run to Davis Drive M.S. Warm-up SSH, Imperial Walker. Sir Fazio arm circles. Mountain climbers. Plank Jack’s. Merkins. Calf stretch. Low plank hold. Pigeon stretch. Recover Mosey to track Burpee 100 Timer set at 1 minute repeat. Run 100 yards AMRAP burpees till time, keep a talley [Read More]
banjo  biner  bogo  disco-duck  goose  hi-liter  ma-bell  parker  pbx  pickles  snots  water-wings 

3 Hills

 Posted on October 29, 2017  |  3 minutes  |  457 words  |  

The inspiration for the workout today at Phoenix came from reflecting on the hill of Calvary on which Christ persevered and shed His blood for us on the cross. We took on three hills at Phoenix, and I asked the PAX to think of Him and His sacrifice as they persevered this morning. It was a great time. Warmup: One FNG in attendance invited by Malpractice, so gave the disclaimer and then we were off for a little jog through Bond Park to another parking lot. [Read More]
aristocrat  ascot  biner  blue-and-out  burt  callahan  ck  dice  disco-duck  earhart  fortran  grinch  hello-kitty  hi-liter  malpractice  ollie  shut-in  smokey  snots  steamer  tecumseh  texas-ranger  yoga-mat 

Take me to the other side

 Posted on October 28, 2017  |  3 minutes  |  460 words  |  

Twenty HIM showed up on a cold morning for YHC’s second Dante’s Peak Q. For my first Q we stayed on the main side of the park and did burpees. Lots and lots of burpees. More than once I was reminded that there was more to the park than the baskeball court. Today I decided we should stretch our legs and make our way over to the other side. Warm-Up [Read More]
biner  blue-and-out  blueprint  bogo  crimson  disco-duck  earhart  freebird  grinch  gtl  hotspot  midget-for-life  monkey-nut  old-maid  parker  pbx  snots  sooey  sooner  squatter 

The Dirty Dozen

 Posted on October 26, 2017  |  2 minutes  |  342 words  |  

Six HIM showed up for the Kitty-less #meowmile. Well, five showed up to run, one accidentally showed up early and joined us just to be friendly. And at the turn-around Kitty made a cameo to say Hello When we returned our numbers had doubled to an even Dirty Dozen. Perfect for partnering up. Warm-Up Hustle around the back of the church and circle up in the tire shop parking lot for side straddle hops, imperial walkers, merkins, plank jacks and Sir Fazio arm twirlies. [Read More]
angry-elf  aristocrat  callahan  ck  disco-duck  greenbow  jigglypuff  joe-smith  lite-brite  mississippi  term-paper  yoga-mat 

Rocky Mountain Way

 Posted on October 25, 2017  |  2 minutes  |  343 words  |  

Four HIM enjoyed another beautiful day in downtown Cary, perfect conditions for a Disco Duck beatdown. Warm-Up One time around the parking lot then circle up for side straddle hops, imperial walkers, burpees, good afternoons and Sir Fazio arm circles (both ways). The Thang Hustle over to the rock pile on Academy Street and grab a rock. Twenty reps of tricep extensions, overhead press, curls for the gurls, rock rows and rock squats. [Read More]
crimson  disco-duck  kermit  schneider