Michael Jordan returned to the Bulls in 1995, Luke Skywalker returned as a Jedi, and dare I say it: The return of the Mack! All of these returns pale in comparison to the return of Darkwing Duck. He finally came back to the A1C. Trumpets blared loudly, confetti fell from the sky, a tear ran down Moby’s face. It was emotional.
The Thang: 10 merkins, 15 squats, 20 penguins 2 is 1. A ¼ mile run after each. RCR is in full swing. There were ruckers, runners, and conversationalists. COT. Thanks for letting me lead.
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Guess who’s back, back again…… – from Jose10k
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11s on the ramp – from Jose10k
The dynamic duo was at the A1C where the weather was much warmer than previous days. 11s on the ramp: merkins and squats. Back peddling, sprints, lunge walks, duck walks and sprints back and. Then a couple of laps followed by calf raises in the stairways. COT
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Shoeless Joe Jackson?!? – from Jose10k
A delayed start for the usual pair at the A1C, Moby forgot his shoes! 2 guys worked out. Short, sweet, and too the point. Last A1C beatdown at the A1C!!!
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Band of Brothers go to the SPA – from Jose10k
YHC decided to try something different this morning. I recently purchased bands for my wife’s gym, so I decided to bring them to the beatdown. After a quick warm-up, I brought them out for everyone to pick a different level of band. On this chilly morning, it was time to do some leg work. With the bands above the knees, side lunges up the ramp with a squat in between. Up and down twice leading off with the different leg. At the top, side leg raises with the bands around the ankles, 10 irkins in between switching legs, 2 rounds of that. Moseyed all the way down to the first floor to our newly named SPA. The nice enclosed walkway where we did 10 minutes of core. Back outside for 2 calf raises up each step and then LT. Dan the length of the parking garage and back. COT and prayers for all those traveling. Thanks for letting me lead gentleman. Die Hard Q coming this Tuesday at Grandmas
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I wonder if the Splash Pad has a Spa, or even participants. Deep thoughts by Jack Handy. -
Last Q of the week, let’s take it easy, wait, who’s that coming up the ramp? – from Jose10k
Long week, 2 5ks yesterday, YHC was ready for some Yoga and stretching with Moby. Something simple and light. Then headlights appeared at the bottom of the ramp, Hogsbreath from Slidell came out here to join the group. I get it, no one goes to the Slash Pad anymore. Quarter pipe has to be paid to post. YHC had to make up a better plan for the new arrival. Good warmup then to the thang. Down to the first floor where we ducked into the covered walkway for 10 minutes of core. Calf raises up the stairs (2each step). 4 corners at top. 10 merkins each corner, back peddle halfway, run the rest. 20 sumo squats and the same in between. Lt Dan up and back to finish off. COT and Hogsbreath prayed us out. My week of Qing is officially done. Bird has the cold, birthday Q tomorrow. SYITG
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A Rocking BBQ – from Jose10k
You know it’s going to be a good beatdown when BBQ comes rolling up with the windows down, music up, rocking out to classic Rock. That’s how we roll at the A1C. Other AOs don’t appreciate the music, some frown at the noise YHC brings with him (side eye to Zoolander), but the A1C embraces it. In fact, we incorporate it into each workout. And if you been paying attention to Hammer, Van Halen is the key to uniting the world. If you don’t believe me, reach out to him.
Warm-up: The usual
The Thang: Moseyed over to the courthouse for a descending ladder. 10 burpees, run to the benches, 10 freak nasties, run up the stairs for 10 copperhead squats, run around the courthouse. Repeat with 9 reps of each exercise. Back to the top for some Mary and COT.
Turkey Trot is coming, Tyson vs Paul Fight tonight. Thanks for letting me lead, thanking for reading, thanks for rocking out with me. Zoolander, music is not our enemy. We can unite together under the flag of Van Halen.
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Swamp Sweat: The Humidity Hustle with Usual HIMS at the A1C – from Jose10k
In the sticky, hot air, this workout keeps it simple. Start with 5 minutes of warmup stretches to shake off the sluggishness. Then dive into a set of “11s” on a ramp: Freak Nasties at the top, Merkins at the bottom, with every journey down and up testing your agility—backward runs, karaoke, side steps, sprints, and more. Once done, tackle the classic Lt. Dan to the bottom and back up. Finish strong with 10 minutes of core work at the top. COT. Sign up to Q boys!
Thanks for the read/post this morning. When is the cold front going to come? Where’s Fletch? When is Bushwacker going to post? These questions and more, next week… -
The Walls of Jericho at the A1c – from Einstein
Rain at the A1Cc on this All Saints Day ~71 degrees
Warmup: all IC15x; toe touch, side straddle hops, arm circles, neck rolls(snap, crackle, pops),
hi-jack hi-jills, butt kicks, high knees, shoulder rolls, scissors, etc.The Thang: Walls of Jericho from the F3NATION exicon, also, see Old Testament Joshua 6:1-27 for more details
7 sets of: 7 exercises, 7 reps of each, followed by a lap around the parking deck. We didn’t have any horns to blast
as we tripped around, although Fletch did manage to “toot.” Don’t know if it was intentional.The exercises:
7 burpees
7 squats
7 star jack jumps
7 backward lunges (2is1)
7 merkins
7 obliques left side
7 obliques right sideWe all worked up a good sweat.
Mosey back, with Jose and Fletch doing a duet of Joe Walsh’s “Life’s Been Good to Me.”
Very inspiringMary: finished with a 40 second plank as time expired.
Fletch led us out with prayers for Jose’s mother-in-law Marilyn – who’s in hospice, her family, and for world peace.
BBQ introduced the pax to his new car – a “noice” looking Subaru.
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Hello Boys, I’m BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! – from Jose10k
Grundy reached out to Q another Spartan beatdown, naturally, because who else would? But after my last dance with sandbags and buckets, the splash pad can keep that level of punishment. Today, we’re enjoying the beautiful weather at the A1C, and instead of finding new ways to wreck my body, I went with a classic choice—The 4 Corners of Doom. Extended warm-up to wake up every sore muscle I’ve got, then it’s game on:
• 7 Merkins at each corner (and yes, you backpedal to the next…for style),
• 14 Copperhead Squats (just low enough to make you hate them),
• 21 Freak Nasties
• And a grand finale of 28 Wife Pleasers (you can imagine the conversations about that one).When you think it’s over, enter the round robin Tabata. Just enough to remember why we love…or mostly survive…these sessions. COT. Happy Birthday to Bushwacker. Y’all have fun at the convergence tomorrow. I’ve got the Q at the lakefront. Thanks for posting, thanks for reading, thanks for pushing me to be better. Jose10K out!