Murph 11 of 19 in 2019

 Posted on June 24, 2019  |  1 minutes  |  122 words  |  

Pre-Blast 16 HIM pushed themselves to their personal limits at HB as part of the 11th of 19 Murphs in 2019. So proud of these guys…everyone was gassed on the last mile. It takes a lot of courage and discipline to push yourself that way. Just awesome. #StrongerBacksStrongerHearts Warmup Because CheddarBo slept in and the gate was locked, we launched from the lower lot. After reciting the Pledge at the Flag, each man grabbed a kettle bell and slow jogged to the pull-up bars. [Read More]
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A-M-E-R-I-C-A / 6-14

 Posted on June 14, 2019  |  2 minutes  |  261 words  |  

In celebration of Flag Day, the PAX at Dante’s Peak paid tribute to America and Old Glory on a crisp Apex morning. Warm up A quick mosey around most of the soccer field – circle up in the middle SSHs Sir Fazios – front and back Merkins Plank jacks Good mornings The Thang Playing off of the June 14th date (6-14), YHC developed a beatdown encompassing these numbers and A-M-E-R-I-C-A. The PAX enjoyed a tour of both sides of Apex Nature as we stopped intermittently to do the following: [Read More]
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Mini Murph

 Posted on June 7, 2019  |  2 minutes  |  296 words  |  

January 18th, 2019 YHC was an FNG (EH’d by Banana Seat) at Dante’s Peak. Almost 5 months later my VQ date had arrived. Most cadence counting was done correctly. . . 24 PAX showed up for a beautiful 70 degree morning with all the humidity central North Carolina can throw at us. Disclaimer I am not a professional, in fact I’ve never done this before, Frisco has limited assets and you are welcome to them, but you probably already have nicer stuff. [Read More]
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What the Hill

 Posted on June 5, 2019  |  2 minutes  |  386 words  |  

The day didn’t start just like any other day. The FartShat was oh so close, butt didn’t rear its ugly head till the drive home from work, but that’s another story. With BRR around the corner, 94 days to go, the training has begun for many newbies and veterans alike. And feeling a little behind the curve following last years nipple run, it’s time to get into hill shape. Warm Up jog around the parking lot and circle up for various warmup exercises including runners stretch. [Read More]
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Like a Bat out of Hell

 Posted on June 3, 2019  |  2 minutes  |  290 words  |  

This YHC celebrates a 1 year anniversary with a Bells Q right where it all started. Enough about that! My playlist was off this morning not knowing the entire Meatloaf family would make up for a 1/3 of the morning PAX. Once the Meat wagon arrived we began on-time as always. Disclaimer, Pledge and of we went about 6 feet away. Morning Warm-ups included KB Hamstring Stretch, Good Mornings, Sir Fazio counter and clock with some seal claps. [Read More]
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It's A Celebration

 Posted on May 31, 2019  |  2 minutes  |  403 words  |  

BIG. DAY. IN. CARPEX! 37 HIMs of all ages, including one FNG gathered at Apex’s finest Friday AO. YHC and WWW have the Q for what was anticipated to be a large, raucous crowd BEGGING for a beatdown. F3’s mission is recited, disclaimer is exclaimed, and allegiance is pledged. Mosey to the big circle for… Warm Up Good mornings, SSHs, Calf Stretches, A few sets of merkins, plank jacks and Steve Earles. [Read More]
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Memorial Day Gratitude

 Posted on May 24, 2019  |  2 minutes  |  338 words  |  

Beautiful sunrise this morning at Dante’s Peak in the western suburbs off the Peak of Good Living….! Moist & steamy this early – gonna be a hot one!….. 16 HIMs gathered – no FNG. F3 intro given & we started with the pledge. Moseyed around the tennis court loop to the cul-de-sac for: The Warm Up Circle up for good mornings, Abe Vigodas, calf stretch w/merkins, mountain climbers, hillbillies, SSH, etc. [Read More]
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Copperhead vs Water Snake

 Posted on May 13, 2019  |  2 minutes  |  351 words  |  

Fresh off my triumph return from the South Wake Fritter Challenge, and conquering their Kettlebell workout, Crazy Ivan, I decided to “borrow” some of the workout and bring it with me to Hell’s Bells. YHC & Chanticleer (Yes, you read that right) for a little 3 mile EC with bathroom break. Kettlebells were chosen, a circle was formed, and the workout began. **Warm Up **Good Morning, Windmill, Arm Circles, Seal Claps, Overhead Claps, SSH, Steve Earle [Read More]
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Murph 8 of 19 in 2019

 Posted on April 29, 2019  |  1 minutes  |  52 words  |  

Pre-Blast

  • 7 HIM for the eighth of 19 Murphs (in 2019) at Hell’s Bells.
  • Stronger backs, stronger hearts in 2019.

The Warmup

  • Circle up for Good Mornings, Windmills, OYO Stretches.

The Thang

  • Do a Murph (around the stage, pond, flag, up the hill to the first corner…and back was our mile).

COT

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Nemesis

 Posted on April 9, 2019  |  5 minutes  |  1019 words  |  

Odd title, right? Well, I don’t just mean rival or enemy or generic bad thing. I am going old-school for the classical Greek meaning of the goddess who enacts retribution on an individual suffering hubris, or foolish pride. Or, in the immortal words of Brick Top, “Do you know what nemesis means? A righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent. Personified in this case by an ‘orrible c**t — Apex Nature Park. [Read More]
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