BackBlast Mosquitos on steriods (skeeters)

Mosquitos on steriods (skeeters)

Conditions: Clear, Humid, 80’s Knowing how bad the “skeeters” were yesterday when we circled up, YHC had to come up with a plan. You would have thought they were on steroids by their size. As Billboard and I  were swatting those pesky critters, they begin swatting back. With plan in place, “The Great Skeeter Escape” …

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BackBlast Making good use of the park at Blackbeard’s Revenge

Making good use of the park at Blackbeard’s Revenge

Weather: hot and humid as always this time of year I thought it was going to be a one man show since the parking lot was empty and dark when I arrived but as I pulled in a few more cars rolled in. Got the lights on and came back to meet two guest pax and …

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BackBlast I think these cones are getting farther apart….

I think these cones are getting farther apart….

Conditions 77.  Hot and Humid. Time to roll down to BB where I hadn’t been in a minute.  Great seeing all the regulars there and catching up a bit.  Also great to have 2 #DR brothers from Greensboro joining us!!  1 who recognized me from July 4 weekend in a NC mountains grocery store!  Gosh, …

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BackBlast “M” Rigmarole

“M” Rigmarole

Conditions: Mid 70’s, Humidity mid 70’s with slight southern breeze. My first Q since returning from Mexico vacation. Being with family and “Roadrunner” which I shared on Slack was all Papa could ask for. Just ask me and I will share some family photos. Since I’m the New Directions Q in the AM and it was …

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BackBlast Put me in Coach!

Put me in Coach!

It was an unbelievable arrival to have the sky lit up from the lights at the ball fields. I rolled in and already saw quite a few PAX assembling- very strong showing! I immediately saw Goldberg’s socks glowing, and was really blown away he traveled over to give me some local support. That is one …

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BackBlast Off the Cuff

Off the Cuff

YHC pulled into the AO not really having a plan for a workout! Why you ask, well the original Q was unable to come because of an injury, so I just made it up off the cuff as we went along!! One minute warning Proper disclaimer COP: SSH IC 25, IW IC 25, TTT IC …

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BackBlast BOMBS workout at Blackbeard’s Revenge

BOMBS workout at Blackbeard’s Revenge

Finally after so many hot, humid days we finally had a break with a morning in the mid 60’s at the start 1 min warning and disclaimer COP: Burpees x5 OYO SSH x25 IC IW x20 IC Merkins x20 OYO Tempo squats x20 IC Mosey down the dirt road, to the street, and down to …

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BackBlast BlackBeard’s Post Fourth of July Revenge

BlackBeard’s Post Fourth of July Revenge

7 members on Q Papa Smurf led us with the Pledge of Allegiance Warm-up: Mosey , 20 Imperial Walkers in cadence, 10 Merkins, 20 Windmills in cadence, 10 Merkins, 3 minutes of baby arm circles and overhead clap, 20 side straddle hops. Workout: Deck of Cards, number represents on the amount of reps, royalty 10x, …

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BackBlast Blackbeard’s Revenge partys like its 1948

Blackbeard’s Revenge partys like its 1948

Conditions: 81 degrees, 93% humidity, 76 degree dew point, UV rating: Low Disclaimer/explanation:  YHC generally enjoys BackBlast.  This BB was created in YHC’s mind on Thursday of this week, as I pen this it is now Saturday.  YHC decided a few months back to Guest Q at Blackbeard’s Revenge whilst on vacation, little did YHC …

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BackBlast BlackBeard 6/19/2018

BlackBeard 6/19/2018

Warm up- Side Straddle Hops in Cadence to 25,  10 merkins OYO, Little Baby Arm circles F/R in cadence- 15, Cherry Pickers 15 in cadence, Overhead Claps 15 in cadence, Overhead Press 15 in Cadence, 15 OYO Carolina Dry Docks, Mosey around the park.   Exercise  21s 1-10 ( V-ups) West End of Basketball Court …

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