Donut Ruck
Date: 2025-03-02 AO: donut-ruck Q: geraldo PAX: hoover, Broken Arrow FNGs: None COUNT: 3 WARMUP: THE THANG: MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: COT:
Farts, Fun, Friday
Date: 2025-02-28 AO: joust Q: Hops PAX: Orange Whip, semi-gloss, Focker, stonecold, poptart, puddin_pop, hopper, geraldo, O’Tannenbaum, spackles, Header, Tuna, hoover, high_tide, Limey FNGs: None COUNT: 16 WARMUP: THE THANG: MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: COT:
Olympic-Level Jerks
Date: 2025-03-01 AO: olympus Q: Krzyzewski PAX: MARTA, flipper, high_tide, Wabbit, Floyd, Cottonmouth, Emoji, ickey_shuffle, Toto FNGs: None COUNT: 10 As Wabbit remarked, we’re definitely in that sweet spot of the year where the weather is warmer, but it’s still too early to start yard work. Delightful time to soak up a beatdown. With that backdrop, the pax came out in double-digits this morning to pulverize Week 4 of the :rainbow: spreadsheet. For a “de-load” week, we certainly covered a lot of ground and christened a new exercise term (‘squirrels’) to boot. With a larger group, the mumblechatter was somewhat divergent…at one point, YHC could have sworn Ickey was doing some sort of dream interpretation for MARTA. Not sure. Nevertheless, great to see many of the usual suspects out and some newer faces returning. Let’s get into the recap… WARMUP: Swings (10x), prying squats, swings (10x), synovial circles, swings (10x), slingshots (7x e/w) THE THANG: 1) EMOM #1 (12 min.) – A: Squat / curls (“squirrels”) – 1x of each then 2x of each in succession – B: Clean & press (2x e/s) 2) EMOM #2 (10 min.) – A: Cleans from the floor (3x e/s) – B: Somersault squat (10x) 3) EMOM #3 (10 min.) – A: Farmer’s holds w/ shrugs (20 sec.) – B: Floor press (3x e/s) 4) EMOM #4 (12 min.) – A: Goblet squats (6x) – B: Deadlift (2x e/s); cleans (2x e/s); jerks (2x e/s) 5) Pelosi Pyramid MARY: Static holds (waiter/rack/suitcase – 20 sec.) (1x set e/s) ANNOUNCEMENTS: – Still not a whole lot at the moment…something about a run from somewhere far to NoDa and then back? Maybe Waxhaw Trail Fest coming soon? Maybe more on the horizon – Continued prayers for The Worm and his family as he continues to fight…as always, we’re rooting for you, brother – Reminder to smile more – especially as you’re in the gloom doing hard hard things COT: Geraldo took out the joint groups…no boyband pic this time. Enjoy the weekend, gents.
Planets aligned and she woke up from her hibernation….
Date: 2025-03-01 AO: davinci Q: Franky PAX: Roulette, C3P0, das_boot, Odd Job, frehleys_comet, kirby FNGs: None COUNT: 7 Last night, the planets aligned, and the long-dormant Whiteboard of Pain emerged from her months-long hibernation. She came out looking thin and pale, but the suffering she delivered was anything but weak.
Seven brothers showed up to witness the spectacle, each unaware of the pain that awaited. The workout delivered 3.2 miles of running and a shit ton of exercises—enough to make even the strongest Pax question their life choices.
As time ticked down, the battlefield cleared, leaving five glorious minutes for BroYoga led by Das Boot. Muscles stretched, lungs recovered, and the Whiteboard of Pain returned to her slumber… until the planets align once more.
Seven brothers showed up to witness the spectacle, each unaware of the pain that awaited. The workout delivered 3.2 miles of running and a shit ton of exercises—enough to make even the strongest Pax question their life choices.
As time ticked down, the battlefield cleared, leaving five glorious minutes for BroYoga led by Das Boot. Muscles stretched, lungs recovered, and the Whiteboard of Pain returned to her slumber… until the planets align once more.
I Have a Coupon
Date: 2025-03-01 AO: stonehenge Q: war_eagle PAX: Cheese Curd, ToeJam, lex_luthor FNGs: None COUNT: 4 WARMUP: Jog to Sarah’s Y for standard warmup.
THE THANG: Yes, this was a repeat of my last Q at Stonehenge but I like it so deal with it. If you have issues with a repeat workout your money will be refunded. YHC had prelaid out some station work at the bull statues. Stations were set up in a circle with a cone in the middle of the circle. 8 total stations, 4 with gear and 4 would be body weight exercises. Concept was pick a station, do said exercise then bear crawl to the center cone. Plank until everyone gets to center cone then crawl bear back to your station. Then rotate clockwise to the next station. Concept was time under tension. For kicks once we finished a round of all stations we took a lap around the bull ring. Exercises were as follows: 10/12 lb dumbbells Rd 1= 12 side lat raises and Rd 2 = 12 front lat raises 35/45 lb kettlebells Rd 1 = 5 snatches each arm and Rd 2 = 5 cleans each arm 20/25 lb dumbbells Rd 1= 10 hammer curls each arm and Rd 2= 10 preacher curls each arm Cinder block Rd 1 = 12 bent over rows and Rd 2 = 12 upright rows Body weight stations Rd 1 = 10 merkins and Rd 2 = 10 dying cockroaches For the 3rd round the Pax chose which exercise they did at the gear stations and YHC called 10 back scratchers at the body weight stations. MARY: We did Mary throughout the workout and for 5 min once we returned to launch. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jager Run/Ruck WGF 4/12 COT: I like this workout bc it pushes you but the setup allows for good chatter and today did not disappoint. Coupons, both the gear kind and actual money saving coupons, broads, non-mainstream rap songs about oral fixations. This was a strong group of veterans who blew thru the stations. Thanks for dragging the 6 (YHC) along during the running. YHC took us out.
THE THANG: Yes, this was a repeat of my last Q at Stonehenge but I like it so deal with it. If you have issues with a repeat workout your money will be refunded. YHC had prelaid out some station work at the bull statues. Stations were set up in a circle with a cone in the middle of the circle. 8 total stations, 4 with gear and 4 would be body weight exercises. Concept was pick a station, do said exercise then bear crawl to the center cone. Plank until everyone gets to center cone then crawl bear back to your station. Then rotate clockwise to the next station. Concept was time under tension. For kicks once we finished a round of all stations we took a lap around the bull ring. Exercises were as follows: 10/12 lb dumbbells Rd 1= 12 side lat raises and Rd 2 = 12 front lat raises 35/45 lb kettlebells Rd 1 = 5 snatches each arm and Rd 2 = 5 cleans each arm 20/25 lb dumbbells Rd 1= 10 hammer curls each arm and Rd 2= 10 preacher curls each arm Cinder block Rd 1 = 12 bent over rows and Rd 2 = 12 upright rows Body weight stations Rd 1 = 10 merkins and Rd 2 = 10 dying cockroaches For the 3rd round the Pax chose which exercise they did at the gear stations and YHC called 10 back scratchers at the body weight stations. MARY: We did Mary throughout the workout and for 5 min once we returned to launch. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jager Run/Ruck WGF 4/12 COT: I like this workout bc it pushes you but the setup allows for good chatter and today did not disappoint. Coupons, both the gear kind and actual money saving coupons, broads, non-mainstream rap songs about oral fixations. This was a strong group of veterans who blew thru the stations. Thanks for dragging the 6 (YHC) along during the running. YHC took us out.
Coffee and Donuts
Date: 2025-02-28 AO: ufo-ultimatefriz Q: MARTA PAX: Fruity Pebbles, Mayo, Shank, Yeti, Paris, David Baker, Steve Hall, Spyglass, Crawdad, Smokey, MARTA, Wu Tang is for the children, Biden, Pinkeye FNGs: None COUNT: 14 Another day of excellent ultimate frisbee. So excellent that Joust spent half their time watching for the press box pretending to workout and chatting about the latest fashion on the Real Housewives of Atlanta (@Limey and Hops) or so I would assume.
It started off slow as sleepy joe Biden forgot the pinnies at home and was late. Once the lights were on, Spyglass (the beloved commish something not said for his predecessor) assigned teams for parity after last week’s beatdown. I haven’t searched the Exicon for the proper term to describe an @$$ whooping – to be determined.
It started off rough for the better team (yellow), who went down 4-1 to pink. Score was quickly leveled at 6-6, with yellow motivated by Fruity Pebbles’ chirping that yellow’s catches were “lucky”. In truth, 3 of their first 4 scores were from yellow mis reading the disc or falling on their rears. The world righted itself and yellow maintained a 2 score lead most of the way. Friday Spy was back making plays on the defense when his 2 inch vert wasn’t required. Welcome back Wu Tang is for the children and Paris to the fold after a winter break one of which had a decent excuse for winning. Crawdad was reliable as ever in the endzone, while @pinkeye might need to find some stickum next week. also, thankful that @smokey didn’t tear pull a hammy and tear the elder stateman’s ( Steve Hall) ACL sliding into his knee.
The most encouraging note of the morning that MARTA’s dirty play is spreading. At least 2 PAX knocked the disc out of the thrower’s hand for no reason – glad my leadership is taking hold. Also, has anyone noticed that Yeti ‘s on a losing streak.
Coffee club brought the PAX together and was expanded by Steve Hall who brought the donuts. Great fellowship followed a completive game.
Teams – Yellow Defeats Pink: 14 -12. Yellow: Marta Shank Fly with Me Pink Eye Fresh Meat Spyglass Crawdad
Pink: Mayo Yeti Biden Smokey Paris Wutang Fruity Pebbles
It started off slow as sleepy joe Biden forgot the pinnies at home and was late. Once the lights were on, Spyglass (the beloved commish something not said for his predecessor) assigned teams for parity after last week’s beatdown. I haven’t searched the Exicon for the proper term to describe an @$$ whooping – to be determined.
It started off rough for the better team (yellow), who went down 4-1 to pink. Score was quickly leveled at 6-6, with yellow motivated by Fruity Pebbles’ chirping that yellow’s catches were “lucky”. In truth, 3 of their first 4 scores were from yellow mis reading the disc or falling on their rears. The world righted itself and yellow maintained a 2 score lead most of the way. Friday Spy was back making plays on the defense when his 2 inch vert wasn’t required. Welcome back Wu Tang is for the children and Paris to the fold after a winter break one of which had a decent excuse for winning. Crawdad was reliable as ever in the endzone, while @pinkeye might need to find some stickum next week. also, thankful that @smokey didn’t tear pull a hammy and tear the elder stateman’s ( Steve Hall) ACL sliding into his knee.
The most encouraging note of the morning that MARTA’s dirty play is spreading. At least 2 PAX knocked the disc out of the thrower’s hand for no reason – glad my leadership is taking hold. Also, has anyone noticed that Yeti ‘s on a losing streak.
Coffee club brought the PAX together and was expanded by Steve Hall who brought the donuts. Great fellowship followed a completive game.
Teams – Yellow Defeats Pink: 14 -12. Yellow: Marta Shank Fly with Me Pink Eye Fresh Meat Spyglass Crawdad
Pink: Mayo Yeti Biden Smokey Paris Wutang Fruity Pebbles
Impromptu Q
Date: 2025-02-28 AO: mountain-goat Q: Spammer PAX: fleetwood, Insomniac, lois, retread, Spammer, kilowatt, mallcop, sledge FNGs: None COUNT: 8 WARMUP: ran down to Arboretum View THE THANG: run Arboretum View loop as many times as possible before 6:00am MARY: Leave. by 6 to get back to SCMS ANNOUNCEMENTS: no local legends were stolen during this run. COT: fleetwood
Testifying
Date: 2025-02-28 AO: scars Q: kirby PAX: taggart, wingman, Starch, Roulette, madison FNGs: None COUNT: 6 WARMUP: on the move THE THANG: Hit the BCC look for pathway. Don’t find path hit Hippies hill. Drop Madison and his new weight vest off and hit a parking deck. Starch was predictably comfortable on the hills. Wingman coming off illness was moving fast. Taggert was pushing hard and has been consistently improving. Madison is taking up Rucking and working his shoulder movements. Roulette was prolific in the spreading of his DNA. MARY: ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jaeger COT:
Bubbling Well Hills
Date: 2025-02-27 AO: sparta Q: geraldo PAX: hoover, Orange Whip, hopper, Full House, turkey_leg, Duplo FNGs: 1 Duplo COUNT: 7 WARMUP: We took a lap looking for a FNG EH’d by Full House THE THANG: We took off down John St stopping at the building formerly known as Eckerd for some Imperial Walkers and Sharon Towers. We proceeded to Bubbling Well, a seldom used street for with a nice half-pipe. Instructions were given, 5 squats at the top of each hill as well as the middle. We started back to downtown Matthews after 3-4 round. On our way, we stopped at Covenant Day school for a lap around their very nice yet oddly shaped track. Some pax joins the Peak 51 crew for Mary. Done.
Mumblechatter: – Orange Whip was out front like he was chasing Rachel – turkey_leg took easy due to his calf but made use of the abundant port-a-jons on Bubbling Well – Cap’n hoover was grinding it out thinking about his post-run beers – hopper was going strong with his third run workout of the week – Welcome Duplo who made the trip from the Concord area – The temps were perfect for running
MARY: Some ANNOUNCEMENTS: Waxhaw Trailfest 4/12 COT: Prayers for hoovers cousin
Mumblechatter: – Orange Whip was out front like he was chasing Rachel – turkey_leg took easy due to his calf but made use of the abundant port-a-jons on Bubbling Well – Cap’n hoover was grinding it out thinking about his post-run beers – hopper was going strong with his third run workout of the week – Welcome Duplo who made the trip from the Concord area – The temps were perfect for running
MARY: Some ANNOUNCEMENTS: Waxhaw Trailfest 4/12 COT: Prayers for hoovers cousin
Nice and Easy
Date: 2025-02-27 AO: the-devils-turn Q: flipper PAX: Joker, grasshopper, bunker, Astro (Kyle Kirchhoff), frasier, flipper, fletch, rock_thrill, retread, citgo FNGs: None COUNT: 10 WARMUP: a few pre runners THE THANG: 4 ran old course, the balance ran traitors loop MARY: nope ANNOUNCEMENTS: WTF, Jaeger COT: Astro took us out