#TheFoundry
#TheFoundry

Heed the Athenian Beatdown

Seven tried, true, and trusted warriors of our fine city banded together on this cool fall morning to prove that the “Spartans” had nothing on toughness or fitness.  They were joined in short order by a warrior from a foreign land (South Carolina) who quickly proved himself worthy of the …

To Hades and Back

Our brother, Reveille, was scheduled to take the Q, but a family situation took precedent. I took the Q and hope I presented a Rev-style beatdown. We had 10 men show up, to include FNG-Kid Rock, willing and eager to get started. DISCLAIMER and mosey to the lawn in front …

Foundry Redux

Nine men showed up on this lovely morning with the temps around 70 and a true gloom cloud bank blocking out the sunrise. DISCLAIMER and mosey to the lawn in front of the museum. COP IC: -30 SSH -30 Imperial Walkers -25 Peter Parkers -20 Arm Circles (10 each dir) …

AWESOME Burpees!

In honor of Mr. Awesome and in preparation for our upcoming Spartan, it was burpee time. Nine men gathered at the flag, and after the disclaimer, headed for a short run to the Great Lawn. Let’s start with 15 burpees OYO. Reluctant Yankee rolled in hot as we began to …

How About Something New

Pre-Thang The PAX rolled in disbelief that the morning felt like a November day, but it’s August.  What’s happening here?  YHC felt inspired that this would be a highly intense backblast with the PAX running through a cool breezy morning. Warm-Up Everyone grab some curb for some IC Toe Taps …

Side Effects’ Beat Down

Mosey to Northside of Great Lawn Side Straddle Hop x 20 Forward arm circles x 10 Reverse arm circles x 10 Sprint Great Lawn Down – Back Mosey to Side NOMA Steps Grouped into 3’s and cycled between: Sprinting Museum Side Steps Every Step up and down x 2 Incline …

Four Square Four Times

Pre-Thang YHC’s first Saturday backblast and first Saturday Q lumped into one.  Anxiety set in while drafting the blackblast in anticipation of the additional 15 minutes tacked onto the Saturday backblasts.  As the PAX rolled in, it was a pleasure to meet a new set of men that don’t frequent …

D-Day Remembered

Seven men met to test their fortitude this morning. Disclaimer and step off…mosey to lawn in front of museum. COP IC: SSHx30, IPWx30, Peter Parkers x 30…mosey to soccer field by the outdoor gym. In rememberance of the men who crossed the beach at Normandy, this was our workout; bear …