BackBlast Plank **

Plank **

Conditions: Dark. Thought someone had failed to pay the power bill when I pulled up, as the lights that usually come on at 5 where still MIA. Luckily, they were cut on during welcome so we could see what we were doing. Welcome, Introduction, Disclaimer, Mission Statement COP20 Side Straddle Hops 15 Tempo Squats 10 …

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BackBlast BREAK ON THROUGH

BREAK ON THROUGH

AO: The Plank Conditions: Perfect I knew it was gonna be a good day when I heard Jim Morrison & The Doors blaring from Brown Bag’s car as he entered the parking lot. 5:14 – One Minute Warning 5:15 – Proper Disclaimer COT: 25 SSH IC; 25 Imperial Walkers IC; 20 TTT IC; 15 Windmills; …

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BackBlast LIGHT UP THE SKY

LIGHT UP THE SKY

AO:  The Plank Conditions: Perfect **********Play this song to set the mood before reading the BackBlast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8-UukXUk1k There was some trepidation from other AOs the night before as to whether our regularly scheduled programming would need to be put on hiatus due to inclement weather predicted for 5 am this morning. The local weather apps …

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BackBlast 2023 Palmetto 200: Blood, Sweat, & Beers

2023 Palmetto 200: Blood, Sweat, & Beers

Overwhelmed by a collective runners’ high after finishing the 2022 Blue Ridge Relay in October, Drifter jumped into action to organize the next race. Although we assumed the notes he had taken and the operation he was planning would apply to the next BRR it quickly morphed into a more immediate and radical plan. Within …

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BackBlast Burpees, Broadjumps, and Bearcrawls Oh My…

Burpees, Broadjumps, and Bearcrawls Oh My…

AO: The Plank Conditions: 40s and clear Haven’t been to the Plank in a minute, and I saw an opening for today and I figured why not. When I was trying to think of what I should do, I kept thinking about what is quickly becoming the mantra of the Plank… “Modify Up”. As ideas …

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BackBlast CH-CH-CHANGES – NANT’AN HANDOFF

CH-CH-CHANGES – NANT’AN HANDOFF

DATE: 1.28.2023 REGION: GRANDSTRAND CONDITIONS: Perfect BACK GROUND MUSIC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BgF7Y3q-as Well I’m not much of a writer but I’ll try my best to capture the pomp and circumstance that ensued at the Mothership during the peaceful transfer of leadership from our former Nant’an, Headgear, to YHC. First off, I would like to thank Headgear and …

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BackBlast Pythagoras  Would Be Proud!

Pythagoras  Would Be Proud!

AO: The Plank Conditions: Perfect The Plank is like no other AO in the region! It provides a level of physicality and uniqueness that can not be duplicated. Not only is it under the bright lights (nowhere to hide) it provides stadium bleacher and 2 mobile pull-up bars!! If you can muster the mental mettle …

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BackBlast Awful Waffle

Awful Waffle

So in true Tiny Dancer form the idea to do coffeteria at Waffle House instead of a typical beatdown was being thrown around as soon as pax showed to Doug Shaw. To be honest we have been pushing hard all year at The Plank and striving for 2% better instead of a measly 1% so …

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BackBlast Keeping it simple

Keeping it simple

With holiday travels, cold weather, and little to no talks about posting on slack or text i figured it was gonna be just Drifter and me for the beatdown this morning, but to my surprise I saw Crabs waiting as I finished my 5K prerun. While we were talking and catching up with Crabs I …

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BackBlast Zachary Tellier

Zachary Tellier

Got a message from Valvano the day before saying he may not make it but he had picked the Zachary Tellier WOD out for us just in case he couldnt post. For those of you who love under a rock, dont pay attention to slack/Twitter, or just dont care we have brought the Thursday Hero …

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