Calculated Risks

 Posted on August 22, 2019  |  4 minutes  |  727 words  |  

In the summer of 1993, YHC and his M had just graduated with our respective Bachelor’s degrees from The Dub (UNCW). My dad was a building contractor with a small crew of 2 men, and had just signed a contract to build a house. I was in need of gainful employment over the summer before starting grad school at UNC. So the M and I spent 12 somewhat awkward weeks in the summer of ‘93 living with my parents and spending some weekends at our freshly rented apartment in Chapel Hill. [Read More]
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Anything for a Q-zie

 Posted on August 20, 2019  |  2 minutes  |  215 words  |  

While perusing our beautiful Q-sheet, looking for a spot to q and remembered I had never Q’d FMJ and there was an open spot and you get a koozie. I mean when stars align you go with it, even if you don’t have a theme ready to go. Everyone gathered in the parking lot, trying to stay away from the problematic traffic coming in. Disclaimer for the Pax/FNGs and we’re off. [Read More]
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Push

 Posted on August 17, 2019  |  3 minutes  |  523 words  |  

A few months ago when the idea for Green Mile was born, I knew I’d want to lead a workout there, but I also knew that 90 minutes was a long time and I might need some help. I reached out to Red Ryder, and he was happy to jump in and give me a push. Warm-Up Pledge allegiance to the flag, then take a lap around the pickle and circle up for side straddle hops, Good Mornings, Moroccan nightclubs and Control Freak Merkins. [Read More]
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Day 1: The Frisco "Week of Terror(ible) Qs" Kicks Off

 Posted on August 14, 2019  |  3 minutes  |  535 words  |  

So when Red Ryder begged me to Q the Lion’s Den Q I agreed (since I technically owe him a favor for helping me build a gazebo for my M). Then I noticed that there was a free spot open every day of the week. It wasn’t my anniversary and I wasn’t sure I could do it (still am not), but for some reason I found myself filling my name into those open slots. [Read More]
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Hace Dos Anos

 Posted on August 14, 2019  |  2 minutes  |  383 words  |  

On some date in early to mid August, 2017, YHC showed up at Sovereign Grace Church on a Wednesday. An FNG. CHIPs from South Wake had been EH’ing me for a while, and I always had an excuse. Some excuses were more real than others. Anyway, the workout was hard and I kept coming back. Two days later I posted at Dante’s Peak, and was officially hooked. In celebration of this momentous occasion, 9 PAX showed up at Tortoises in the driving rain, under threat of thunderstorms, to help cap off year 2. [Read More]
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Breathtaker Camo Koozie Q

 Posted on August 13, 2019  |  3 minutes  |  543 words  |  

YHC bid on and won Breathtaker, a 20lb weight vest that is auctioned off for charity each Friday in South Wake, which comes with a 5 post minimum for the week. Not having earned my camo koozie yet, breathtaker made it’s 3rd appearance of the week so far. 32 were witness to what it looks like to Q with an extra 20lbs, in fact Theismann and Pivot both had their own vests as well! [Read More]
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How’s Your Grip Strength?

 Posted on August 10, 2019  |  1 minutes  |  213 words  |  

Pre-Blast 9 at #ao-sat-thegreenmile on a glorious Saturday morning in NW Cary for 6.9 miles of solid work. The Warmup Pledge of Allegiance at the flag. 1 mile warmup run around the school to the north entrance. Circle up for: GM, WM, Calf Stretch, ‘Mericans, extended Plank Series. The Thang Esau’s Death March: Form one line. As a team, mosey forward. Last man stops to perform one Burpee, runs taps the last man in line and continues to the front of the line. [Read More]
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We all remember our first time...

 Posted on August 9, 2019  |  3 minutes  |  471 words  |  

First off, let me just say how great its been dragging my sorry, out-of-shape 6 out of bed most mornings to go hang out and sweat with a bunch of crazy guys like those reading this right now. The last 3-4 months have been amazing, not only physically, but mentally, emotionally and even dare I say spiritually? (That’s weird) Seriously, thank you all for your leadership every day when I post, not just from the QIC, but also the guys that stick out their hand for a high five when they’re running by or say, “Good work! [Read More]
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Def Leppard is still the King

 Posted on August 7, 2019  |  1 minutes  |  102 words  |  

When: 08/1/19 QIC: Pet Sounds Sooey, Deuce, Short C, Slappy, HAM, Chick Lit, Cataracts, Red Ryder, Qwerty, Shipper, Hanson, Two Factor, But Fumble, Triple, Lindy, Qu Qued, Oxtail, Head Room ,Traffic Cone, WWW, Pet Sounds Warm up - Mozy lap to pick up Two Factor, We did stuff then got bricks, then ran to the park, Circle back up at the head of the Greenway Trail Thang 1 7s Hills Repeats - Bottom 2 Upper Cuts/2 Jabs, Top Merkins Mary [Read More]
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Last Day before Hell’s Bells moves to a church parking lot

 Posted on August 5, 2019  |  1 minutes  |  191 words  |  

Opening – There was no FNGs this morning so ran through the pledge, grabbed our bells and off to the circle. Warm-up – SSH, daisy pickers, windmills, calf stretch, and Abe Vigodas. The Thang – circle up for 10 reps each side of overhead single arm squats, followed by 10 reps each side of plank rows, followed by 15 reps pullover to sit-up. Mosey to circle and back. Circled back up for Australian pushups, half-kneeling halos, and T-pushups. [Read More]
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