Three veteran PAX gathered on a beautiful morning on the Mandeville Lakefront for a pre-Thang run. We’ve all been following the Southshore’s backlists and have been putting in some extra miles on Saturday mornings so that when we join forces for NOLA Tough Mudder this upcoming weekend, we will be …
“The key to happiness is low expectations” – a wise man YHC woke up with excitement today, not just because of an Okwata beatdown with F3 brothers…it was my birthday Q! So excited that I picked up a pack of cupcakes for a post-beatdown celebration. But pulling up to the AO…it looked …
YHC called an audible and changed #TheUptowner plans from Awkward Yoga to The Maltz Challenge. Today, people around the country honored fallen service men by completing the Maltz Challenge. This is a Hero WOD named after USAF Master Sergeant Mike Maltz, who along with five others, was killed in 2003 …
“How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?” Satchel Paige Today was YHC’s birthday Stomp and first post at the Stomp. You don’t get to pick the day on which your birthday falls. DISCLAIMER The Thang Typical bayou route, but turn around after 15 minutes …
This morning, it was decided that our group needed a little more prep time before attempting the Maltz Challenge. We considered the components, specifically the pull ups and knees-to-elbows, and thought a bit more training might be in order, lest we all spend all day at the park. Warmup was …
YHC came in hot at 5:31, shot out the shortest disclaimer in F3 history and six men hit the soggy road running. A quarter mile or so later the Pax pulled on to the neutral ground for a warmup COP. all in cadence SSH x 20 LSS x 20 Merkins …
A beautiful morning provided our men a great way to bond and work out like a well oiled machine. A FNG joined the ranks and he pressed hard to stay with the pack. At the end of the session we named our friend which will be provided at the end …
After many days and more sleepless nights of relentlessly preparing for what I prayed would be a perfect VQ, I woke up to a beautifully, wet, muddy and demeaning Gloom, courtesy of the Birdcage. Nonetheless, 16 strong braved the weather and duck-filled fields to get covered in sweat and dirt. …
Those among us, who may indeed be few, familiar with a certain Metallica E.P. released in 1987 may appreciate the title aptly given to this workout. For those who are not… “I GOT SOMETHIN’ TO SAY!!!….” Prologue: Mosey to fake bus stop for: Fondas left side x 20, Wife Pleasers x 10, …
Pre Thang: After having shoulders and arms blown up at WPM and The Mothership, YHC decided to focus on the legs this fine morning. The plan was almost thwarted when the M needed a ride to the airport at 04:30 this morning—since the actual departure was 04:55ish… Thanks to RY …
