No Log

  • When:06/03/16
  • QIC: Baracus
  • The PAX: Gummy, Squid, Faultline, Rhapsody, Tackling Dummy, Cottontail, Horsehead, Red Baron (FNG Chris D.), Tiger Rag, Witch Doctor, Puddin' Pop, Bulldog, Simba, Spackler, Bounce, Floorslapper, Blazing Saddles, Alf, Orange Whip, Turkey Leg, Baracus (QIC)


No Log

I drove right past my normal Friday post at Joust for my first Kevlar Q this morning.  First vehicle I see pulling into the parking lot was the TRuckster.  What happened to the “Great Pumpkin”?  Horsey suggested it turned back into the TRuckster at midnight last night.

So as I’m parking my car, the nerves were running a little higher than normal this morning knowing a large crowd of mostly younger, stronger guys would be waiting for me.  I thought there were high standards at Kevlar, so I put together a plan that I thought would meet those standards, and it didn’t include any strange objects, coupons, logs, etc.  Just you and whatever weight you have on you.  After a brief disclaimer, we were off to do it…

COP

  • SSH x50
  • IW x25
  • Mtn Climber x15
  • Peter Parker x15
  • Parker Peter x15
  • Merkin x10

Merkin Suicides on the hills

  • Exercise x2 – run to top of first hill and back
  • Exercise x4 – run to top of second hill and back
  • Exercise x6 – run to top of third hill and back
  • Exercise x8

Exercises: Merkins, Wide-arms, Diamonds, hand release, burpees

Partner up:

Partner 1 runs parking lot lap while Partner 2 does called exercise.  Flapjack until target number of repetitions achieved.  Exercises:

  • 100ish Heels to Heaven
  • 200ish Air squats
  • 300ish LBCs

Return to launchpoint

  • 10x Jump lunge burpees
  • 20x flutter kicks

COT and Simba takes us out in the BOM

Moleskin

So the standards weren’t exactly what I thought…apparently the Side Straddle Hop standard is no more than 25 reps.  Once the count exceed 25 the pax started dropping like flies…looking around in utter disbelief that the Q could do such a thing… the horror.  Everyone perked up though once we jumped into the Imperial Walkers…I’ll bet I could have gone past 25 with these, but thought better of it cut it off there.

BRR training season is definitely upon us…there were some Twitter calls the night before requesting running Baracus vs. merkin Baracus.  Do I have a reputation?  I do love those merkins, but the love affair died down after last years 10K merkin challenge…never again after the 6 months of recovery time my shoulder needed.  Nevertheless, we did some running AND we did some merkins today….even a few burpees called just for Spackler who was pleading that we don’t make him do anymore burpees this week.  Sorry Spack…they’re good for you.

Definitely some Q failure during the partner work.  The target counts were supposed to be 100 HTH, 200 air squats, and 300 LBCs.  People finishing their HTH at various times looking for something to do… I called air squats thinking that was a jump squat…and who knows how many LBCs everyone did.  My only response was “quit standing around and do something.”  That’s a bank leadership tactic right there.  I heard the calls to send me back to Q school in the morning.  I probably need a refresher.

It was a chatty group of men this Friday morning…but the group looked strong.  I was leading from the six during the hill suicides.  I knew this group of men was strong and fast… you all were killing it out there.  And Bulldog…I thought he was coming off IR?  He was flying!  Nice work men, and as always thanks for the opportunity to lead!

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Alf
Alf
7 years ago

Good Q of a rowdy crowd Baracus. The mumble chatter was early and loud this AM. As for being last on the suicides, that’s only because you were doing the reps. Lots of modifications going on.

Horsehead
7 years ago

– timely backblast
– old skool beatdown
– reasonable merkin count
– 100+ on the #gross Gummy sweatometer
– almost, but didn’t quite, kill of the FNG

We’ll overlook the attempt at 800 SSH and give you a solid A on this one. Solid Q my friend.

I did sense a slight panic when you ran us around the church and found the sidewalk dug up . . . good recovery. With the ongoing construction, every Friday is a surprise.

#highstandards

– HH

Horsehead
7 years ago

And speaking of logs, we are going to find a way to strap one to Orange Whip and his evil henchman Rhapsody so the rest of us can catch up.

#restrictorplate

Gummy
7 years ago

Quality old school workout this morning, BA. No gimmicks necessary – just run up and down the hill until you get tired, then do stuff while you recover.

The instructions during the second half could’ve been clearer. Instead of counting reps, most of us were negotiating with you and our partner to get out of doing another lap. I don’t know how Bounce did 200 LBCs while I ran a lap, but I’ll take it.

Spackler
7 years ago

For what I lack in burpees I clearly make up for in chatter. You’re welcome

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