FAT BOY FINALE RECAP

FAT BOY FINALE RECAP

First of all let me preface this backblast with 2 notes:

  1. Thank you to all the competitors that participated in this event. Bounty Hunter and myself appreciate the competitive spirit and camaraderie that each of you added to the FAT BOY
  2. There was a system of checks and balances put in place for this competition as the gear necessary to put on this event was scattered amongst multiple competitors and non-competitors to avoid any extra practice time on the course:
    1. Fire Hazard – Sled & Rope
    2. Pebbles – 45lb & 35lb plates
    3. General – Agility Ladder, Sandbag, Cones
    4. Bounty Hunter – 45lb & 35lb plates, Deadlift bar, dumbells, Box Jump

 

Round 3 – The Final Chapter

Actually, the best of the 3 mornings that we have had from a weather and execution standpoint. The one week where I did not sh*t the bed and make Bounty Hunter set up the entire course as I scrambled last minute for gear or dropped a 2lb chocolate hammer and the gym next door. Complete darkness, low humidity and a breeze in the air set the stage for the Fat Boy Finale. Here are the results….drumrolllllll:

Jr. Mac Division (sub 200lbs) – Final

  1. Gold Brick: General – 5:50 (July Edition)
  2. Silver Brick: Fire Hazard – 6:17 (August Edition)
  3. Bronze Brick: Argonaut – 6:23 (August Edition) + Edging out JRR Tolkien (he was more excited about this than the brick)

Grand Mac Division (+200lbs) – Final

  1. Gold Brick: Dark Helmet – 7:21.4 (August Edition)
  2. Silver Brick: Bounty Hunter – 7:21.8 (August Edition)
  3. Bronze Brick: Peppermint – 7:25 (July Edition)

Individual Recap:

Dark Helmet – attended all 3 of the Fat Boy editions over the summer and bettered his time each of the 3 times. Was the last competitor on the course today and edged out Bounty Hunter in a thriller. YHC asked both competitors to go again and received a total of 4 middle fingers…point taken. Congrats on the GOLD! You put in the hard work, got better each week and dropped your best time when it counted = name of the game. Display that trophy prominently in your home, I suggest the mantle in the living room above the fire place.

Bird Cage – hampered by a few injuries I believe that I overheard. 2nd go not as impressive as the first but nonetheless a strong effort and thanks for rallying the Massy crowd for the pilgrimage out to Fat Camp + the being a strong provider of camaraderie and comic relief.

Argonaut – Also bettered his time each of the 3 weeks and dropped a blazer this week just edging out the super ultra insanely competitive JRR Tolkien and robbing him of one more piece of hardware to put on his Great Wall of Greatness. Strong run sir, and thanks for providing the back-up gear + the Waterade (my doping sample).

Erector – 2nd time out was not the charm but good push and smart move saving some of your energy for the VQ at the Arsenal in the AM + double pre-run. Killer lead on the Blackhawk warm-up weeks ago, can’t wait to see what’s in store.

Sauerkraut – AKA Bat outta Hell, blazing out there this morning destroying your time from last month. I’m convinced that if you had one more month, there would be a good push for a brick outta you. Keep it up man, you’ve made tremendous progress since I initially met you at the Arsenal.

Kielbasa – AKA Ginger…just kidding, you considered opting out of the deadlift which I wouldn’t have blamed you for as a smart move when your ailing + the fact that you are a medical savant. Gutsy performance out there.

Fire Hazard – Blazer run from you as well, crushing your previous time despite a tough work/workout week already on the legs, mind and body. Once again, appreciate the gear that you provided and awesome push to earn the Silver Brick.

Bounty Hunter – Your assistance in engineering the course and providing the bulk of the gear to put this event on is much appreciated. Tough Week 2…I mean damn, downright dreadful but you got the monkey off your back and threw down a solid one this morning earning the Silver Brick and being oh so, so, so very close to knocking off the man that you hoped wouldn’t show…

Short Pole – I heard from Argonaut that this guy was easily in 1st place thru the 1st 3 phases of the course, crushing the deadlifts, sprint and throwing the sandbag around like a baby seal. The sled is a strong adversary and I also believe with a couple more of these under your belt, the top of the leaderboard would have been very interesting. Great work, thanks for coming out.

Kirby – Last on this list, but certainly not least. Bummed you were a late scratch with the soreness/injury. You also have worked incredibly hard to battle them and come back. It shows the type of man you are to stick around for the entirety and motivate the PAX and help with GEAR maintenance on the course. Heal up brother so you can get back at it. FYI Bourbon helps!

 

WINTER IS COMING….I leave you with that spoiler

 

Over & Out

-General

 

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Argonaut
6 years ago

Good work putting this all together Bounty H and General U. Well done. Winter is coming indeed.

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