Phoenix Rising From The Arctic

 Posted on January 20, 2018  |  3 minutes  |  513 words  |  

Rising from days of snow and arctic air the 20 HIM at Phoenix this morning ended their week on the lofty heights of another Carpex beatdown. Here’s how it went: Warm-up: No FNG’s so no disclaimer and we were off jogging from the starting flag up the road to the next parking lot. Then, circled up for some SSH (IC), Imperial Walkers, Good Mornings, and Sir Fazio Arm Circles forward, then backward. [Read More]
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Who doesn't love Costco?

 Posted on January 16, 2018  |  3 minutes  |  458 words  |  

Monday. MLK Day. Roughly 20 degrees. Eager PAX huddled outside the park gates, awaiting the Q. 2 FNG’s quietly took in the MC. Disclaimer was presented and we are off. Warm Ups: Headed to the nearest parking lot on the left for warm up laps around the big pickle. 3 laps…Butt Kickers, High Knees, Mosey Roof Raises, Side Shuffles. Circled up for the traditional stretch…. Good mornings, SSH, Mountain Climbers all in perfect cadence: 15X Standard Merkins (OMD): 15X Plank Hold for a few 10 counts… The balmy morning was really hurting the PAX, not to mention it was Monday. [Read More]
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Frozen Fountains

 Posted on January 2, 2018  |  2 minutes  |  410 words  |  

Low numbers this morning in Carpex, so YHC was hoping some of those fartsackers would show up this evening. I was not disappointed as we had two vets making their Rush Hour debuts. Warm-Up Mosey over to the first level of the parking deck and circle up for side straddle hops, hillbillies, plank jacks and mountain climbers. And since YHC forgot to bring the flag we did some reward burpees (burpees are not a penalty, burpees are a reward). [Read More]
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Danger Zone Freeze Zone

 Posted on December 29, 2017  |  1 minutes  |  163 words  |  

Okay 2 days in a row of serious cold temps, 9 guys showed up to get after it in 18 degree temps. Short jog around the parking lot and circles up on the bball court. 23 Merkins, 10 Windmills, 10 Plank Jacks and 20 LBC’s. Now time for 7’s, start with Hand release Merkins and Lieutenant Dan’s. Slow jog around parking lot to shelter, 10 Erkins, Derkins and Dips, repeat. [Read More]
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12 MORE Days of Christmas

 Posted on December 28, 2017  |  2 minutes  |  306 words  |  

I naturally assume that most of the Pax are getting a little burned out on “12 days” themed work outs so what better way to celebrate the coming of the new year than with another one! Right? No Meow Mile!? Warm up: 10x - GM’s IC 10x - Windmills IC 10x - IW IC The Thang: In the closest parking lot to the flag we have 4 stops with a small run between each [Read More]
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96 Miles to Bethlehem

 Posted on December 24, 2017  |  3 minutes  |  634 words  |  

Fifteen HIM gathered today for a warm winter morning beat down at Phoenix. Some of you may have heard or participated in the Walk to Bethlehem challenge put out by Ma Bell and Term Paper to accumulate 96 miles (the estimated distance from Nazareth to Bethlehem) in any activity over the 21 days of Advent. As a tribute to the 96 miles that Joseph and Mary traversed, today we focused on the number 96 and the Christmas story. [Read More]
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Christmas Lights

 Posted on December 19, 2017  |  2 minutes  |  337 words  |  

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but it’s beginning to feel a lot like spring. Five HIM gathered in downtown Cary to enjoy the Christmas lights and 65 degree weather. Warm-Up Mosey around to the corner parking lot next to the giant Christmas the for side straddle hops, imperial walkers, plank jacks, merkins and mountain climbers. The Thang Mosey down Academy Street to FUMC, then continue to the fountain while enjoying the Christmas decorations and performing ten merkins at every other light pole. [Read More]
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I am thankful & I am third

 Posted on November 24, 2017  |  5 minutes  |  929 words  |  

In an effort to add a few more Q’s to YHC’s list before the end of the year, YHC locked in on Thanksgiving morning at Bradford’s Ordinary a few months ago, only to later find out that it would be a Carpex Convergence… and 60-minutes at that. Have not fear PAX, YHC is up to the task and set forth to drop not only a beatdown on the you, but hopefully an impactful post, thus the theme of I am third. [Read More]
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F2-FiddyTwo

 Posted on November 23, 2017  |  2 minutes  |  248 words  |  

November 18, 2017 16 pax and no FNGs and one guest [The Mighty Lance] from corporate. Mosey to the community center parking lot to warm-up that prolly included, but not limited to: ssh, good am, Willy Mays Hayes, mtn climbers, merkins, and some stretches. With a partner of similar speed, “Catch Me if You Can” with 10 merkins, we take off to the boat ramp parking lot. 10 burpees OYO on arrival then pickup the 6. [Read More]
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Crimson Cousins

 Posted on November 21, 2017  |  2 minutes  |  303 words  |  

A few days ago Crimson messaged YHC to let me know he was bringing his brother the Crossfitter and his two strapping young sons to Rush Hour this week. I major beatdown was requested, here’s what YHC provided. Warm-Up Hustle over to the parking lot next to the train tracks for side straddle hops, imperial walkers, merkins, plank jacks and burpees (Rush Hour: Home of the Warm-Up Burpees) The Thang [Read More]
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