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  • 52 Get-Ups at The A1c – from Einstein

    Beautiful morning, at the A1C ~ probably nearing last of the pleasant days
    before the heat and humidity really kicks in.

    WARMUP: all IC15x; toe touch, side staddle hops, snap-crackle-pops,
    shoulder rolls, book covers, popeyes, side to side lunges, etc.

    THANG: Deck of Doom – with one rule; everyone has to get up off their six
    between card draws – hence the 52 get-ups.

    Diamonds – run up card value of stripes, back peddle return.
    Clubs – merkins
    Spades – scorpian kicks 2-is-1
    Hearts – iron crosses

    Mary: a set of Fletch Stretch hip openers wrapped up the workout

    DarkWingDuck prayed us out with intentions for Fletch’s mom.

  • Easter Reflections – from Vagabond

    Easter Reflections – each pax shares 1

    Mosey to Children’s Museum

    Coupons x3 spots x 12 reps + 5 burpees
    12 overhead press start, middle, end of bridge
    12 squats
    12 bench press with feet up
    12 kettle bells
    12 step overs
    12 curls

    Bear crawl Easter egg hunt

    Sunday Mornings

  • Now that is later than usual! – from Shooter

    4 HIMs converged on the Scramble this gloom for a little extra than the norm.. What was normal is Cowbell rolling in hot. Now what wasn’t is how late he arrived. For years he has always showed up precisely 1:10 past 0515. However, today was 1:10 before our departure at 0520..
    What is going on?
    Is this the new norm?
    Was it the absence of Jose10k?
    Maybe it was the lack of Ruckers since RCR ended?
    Whatever it may have been the future Scrambles should provide if it is the new norm.

    Appreciate the post and until the next gloom 👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼!!!

  • 75 Is the New 20 OR 4 Is More, But Ocho Is Great – from Bushwacker

    15 minutes early, YHC was greeted by a chilly last respite from what we down south all know is coming, as well as the remnants of the full moon 4 days back. Since Jose was likely at that moment sleeping the sleep of the over-imbibed and sexually satiated, and not pre-thanging the lonely streets of downtown Covington, the maroon-hooded miscreant moseyed a preview of the route along which the beatdown would lead. Upon returning, Wacker may have made his Cuz slightly uneasy calling out some sort of nonsense from afar without properly identifying himself. Legal had also arrived to greet the gloom. And when Moby approached from YHC’s 6, the sudden recognition of the hoodie caused a cuss to escape his lips, knowing he had already passed the point of no return.

    WARMORAMA

    IC x10:
    SSH, Cherry Pickers, IWs, (When what to Wacker’s wondering eyes should appear, but a grey pick up truck and Ocho wandering near!) Torso Twists, Butt Kicks, Windmills, Dancing Bears, Scorpion Kicks

    THANG

    Mosied to the flag pole at the School Board where we circled up and did x 100;
    AL Gore/JumpSquats
    Plank/Merkins
    Up/Downs (Tenacious as hell and giving everything he had, Moby was slow to get down and even slower to get up)

    Mosied to the Court House where , in similar fashion Freak Nasty Up/Downs (think plank/Merkin except a Freak Nasty) x100
    Next PAX do continuous Step Ups as each man runs to the stairs, Bunny Hops up, then returns in a Sprint. Finally, alternating as needed between lunges and squats while each man runs to the ramp, Bear Crawls up and runs back. At this point you may have expected Moby to be gasping his last, but check yourself, Boyo, because this Diamond-Studded Septuagenarian was kicking ass and chewing bubbble gum (except he was all out of bubble gum!) He lead the pack as we mosied back to the flag for …

    MARY

    Similarly to our first 4 sets of exercises, we were on our sixes with hands and feet elevated, counting to 50 reps of individual V Ups, followed by Supermans in the same tune. 25 IC Hammers, Flutter Kicks, and E2Ks (25L/25R) to wrap things up.

    COT

    Count/ Name/ Ocho prayed us out. 2nd EVER F2 Extravaganza! 5/10, prayers for our own Frank the Tank as he prepares to embark on his foray into the Boston Marathon this Monday.
    To quote Andy Stitzer, “Is it true that if you don’t use it you lose it?” Yes Andy, it is. But at F3 Northshore’s Retirement Village, they clearly still know how to use it, because they haven’t lost a step! And, you know, that fact will help YHC sleepp a little better tonight,

    SYITG

  • In Honor of Fr Kapan – from Mahatma

    The morning was crispy and after a long train 4 pax crossed the tracks to find Bogey in the cage doing a solo warm up as the clock was now 5:35 so no time to waste. All pax to line up on the goal line for a Red Barchetta – run the field 100 SSH, run back then 3/4 field 75 BBSU yet with the stickers in full bloom we all suffered a little pence then YHC modified to a square dirt patch to finish out – 50 air squats, 25 merkins and only 5 burpees.
    Followed by a short 3/4 track Indian run with the boom box baton – stopped at the pull up bars 3 rounds of 3 PU short run 5 merkins.
    Transition to several rounds of Mary
    Now 3 rounds of 3 PU short run 3 burpees.
    Transition to several rounds of Mary
    Head to the rock pile to grab a solid rock of choice for several rounds of: sitting over head hold, curls, chest press, squats, rows, pistons (thanks Rudy for the intro Handgranada said his back felt them from Monday) curl/sqaut/press, TriCep ext, and finished with curls again.
    Indian Run Back to pin.
    COT – Bogey threw out LQCO reminder for 2026 (better luck to Scantron, Uptown team, Frac/Triple and of course Handgranada)
    Prayers for intensions as well focus on Pride and Humility which Fr Kapan helped his troops endure while in Korean prisoner of war camp.

  • Winter’s Last Gasp – from Boo-Boo

    Two PAX arrived to high 50s, no humidity, and a nice breeze. Slowsey to the warmup pad. After a 10 minute warmup, PAX relocated to the JPAS loading dock for use of the ramp.

    The motto of the day, keep it simple (but not easy). DORA consisting of 100 big bois, 200 merkins, and 300. PAX 1 Scantrons up the ramp to the loading dock and runs back for a switch.

    Mosey back to the flag for three minutes of recovery stretch.

    COT, prayers for several people, OUT!

  • What’s my password? I should write it down. – from Russo

    Here’s the progression of thought: I forgot it was Tax day, and the next thing you know, the conversation revolves around passwords (not the super cool TV game show) and secret IRA and checking accounts. One thing leads to another, and then it’s “I’m at the age where I feel like if I died I’d have done a good enough job and my family would be ok”, preceded by “yeah we’re at that drop dead age now.” Once again, you had to be there.

    Here’s a few passwords for today’s beatdown:

    “Solid” – some people are just dependable. Some are not. Steve is the former. A regular at Granny’s, even when it’s not his Q.

    “Weatheriswarmer” – not the kind of stifling heat and humidity yet, but juuuuust on the cusp.

    “Babysitter247” – Steve’s got young entrepreneurs that are learning the value of a dollar.

    “Getofftheroad911” – my 2.0 is itching to get out on the road after one day of driver’s ed. Get your errands done early.

    Warmup (all 10x IC)
    – Imperial walkers
    – Arm circles
    – Good mornings
    – Grass grabbers
    – Torso twists
    – Cherry pickers

    Thang
    Mosey to the bridge, where at every block it was 20 plankjacks and 20 squats.

    At the bridge: 7s (Peter Parker’s merkins and Donkey kicks)

    Between:
    – Mosey 2x
    – Carioca
    – Back pedal
    – Lunge walk
    – Side Shuffle

    Back at the pad, Mary included some 15x IC core (LBC, Gas Pumps, Penguins, Crunchy Frogs).

    COT, NOR, Announcements, and Prayer closed us out. SYITG

  • How Long is Too Long? Who’s Not Here? – from Bolt

    YHC has: been on IR, fartsacked, over traveled, under slept, and generally not done hard things—WHY?! Simple, as we know from Q Source: accountability only exists outside of ourselves. We all need support in that area or you show up in the gloom and a month+ had passed—might as well be your first post!
    Ah, the pax surely missed Rapper’s Delight so who am I to disappoint!? Warmorama: Abe SLOWgodas, IW, MMPGM, HB, Tie Fighters R/L, Seal/OH claps, shinooks, self love. Morning Calls on the wet monkey bars. KnOT walk/lunge walk to JPAX for coupons,
    The Thang: Full body+abs AMRAP: coupon movement for one min followed by abs for one minute with 30 secs rest in between.
    OH Pres-LBC
    Chest Press-American Hammers
    Tricep Press-BBSU
    Curls-Scissors
    Rows-box cutters
    Kettle Bell swings-Freddie Mercuries
    Return to flag for Decadie of Pain: 30 lunge walks, 20 merkins, COT.

    Reach out to the pax who weren’t there, ask them for accountability, and offer it to them as well—lest a month+ passes…

  • 5 Years On – from Rudy

    5 Years ago, my Dad passed on after a short cancer battle. 5 years can fly by in an instant – still feels like yesterday. Today, I drew up a Q calling on memories of him.

    Grab a rock. YHC was happy that Mr Rogers noticed that I got a larger one. Trying to do my Dad proud…

    The Thang: 1 minute of exercise, 30 seconds of rest. Each time, that rest would include 4 burpees.

    Round 1: Dad loved his DEWARS. Derkins, Elbow Plank, Werkins, American Hammer, muRkins, and Smurf Jacks. 24 Burpees in.

    Round 2: Dad, an OB doc) loved delivering babies. STORK: Squat, Thruster, Overhead press, Rows, Kettlebells. 44 Burpees in.

    Round 3: An avid golfer, with 4 hole-in-ones: GOLF: Gas Pumper, Outlaw, LBT, Flutter Kick. 60 Burpees.

    Round 4: He introduced my kids to his favorite snack – Peanut Butter and Butter sandwiches. PBB: Piston, Big Boys, Bench press. 72 Burpees.

    Round 5: He gave me my name – Robert Paul Christmann, JR: Jump squats, Rifle hold. Last time, we only did 3 burpees – brings a total of 79 burpees, his age when he passed.

    Back to the flag for COT. I still remember when my Mom called 5 years ago. It wasn’t a surprise. I was flying to Madison that day, hoping to see him one last time. I didn’t get to that time, but I am blessed with memories of the times I shared with him. Grief and sadness help shape us all – so today, I can be thankful both for my time with him, and for the times I still miss him.

    Thank you all for letting me share some memories of him!

  • Mile at the Marsh – from Akbar

    4 strong at the Marsh this gloom. With Jose 10k on vacation, we had a FNG take his place. Brandon found us on Slack and is a firefighter in Robert.

    Conditions: Perfect, 60’s with strong winds at the Lakefront.

    Warm up: SSH, Mountain Climbers, arm circles, SSH, Should Claps, Imperial Walkers, Hill Billy, Self Love,, Toe Touches

    Mosey to the playground for 3 sets of 5 Pull Ups, 10 Superman’s, 10 Squats

    Milestone Marsh run to the lakefront stopping at each intersection for 10 Merkins IC, 10 Jump Squats, 10 Shoulder Taps.

    To the seawall for 3 sets of Freak Nasty, Bulgarian Split Squat x10 descending by 2 each round, with a recovery lunge walk to the tree and back in between sets.

    Back to the flag stopping at each intersection for Crunchy Frogs, Penguins, and Mountain climbers

    Announcements: Zurich Classic this Saturday, Legals May get together in Covington.

    Count, Name, welcome new FNG Roxanne. YHC prayed us out with a focus on Holy Week

    SYITG,

    Akbar