Backblasts

Date: 2025-11-26
AO: thedriveway
Q: bogey
PAX: Play-Doh, Legacy, Hops, Fish Fry, Flux, Prestige
FNGs: None
COUNT: 7
WARMUP: SSH, IW, HB, MP, MNC, WM/DQ, WMH, DDog, Kobra Kai

THE THANG: Loaded Carries
Wear ruck or weighted vest while carrying coupons for 100m (50m out and 50m back) segments. Coupons included sandbags, med balls, KBs, tombstone, blocks, plates, dumbbells, Thor’s hammer. Weights ranged from 100# to 10#.

Round 1 – 100m round trip carry distance
Carry 1 – Offset Carry – Farmer carry different coupons or weights in each hand (ie., Thor’s hammer in one and a KB in the other) Carry 2 – Rifle Carry
Carry 3 – Bear Hug Carry
Repeato for 12 mins

Between Rounds: 10x 4-ct Merkins, mountain climbers, shoulder taps.

Round 2 – 100m carry distance
Carry 1 – Crosswalk carry – (a coupon held overhead in one hand and coupon farmer carry other hand) Carry 2 – Zercher carry (ie., carry sandbag in crook of elbows) Carry 3 – Farmer carry (standard or offset), or Suitcase carry (only one coupon) Repeato for 12 mins

Between Rounds: 10x 4-ct Merkins, mountain climbers, shoulder taps.

MARY: 30x IC coupon hold flutter kicks

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Dec 6 E-W flag football game at compound, T-Day hike (see ruck-dynasty for details), next phase of thedriveway EC begins Fridays in December

COT: YHC noted the season of thanks and encouraged the PAX to find things in their lives that they typically would not consider giving thanks for. For example, YHC gave thanks for the airline that got his son back home safely from college (YHC normally curses airlines/airports for delays, cancellations and overall hassle of air travel!). Another example: YHC gave thanks for the insurance company that is making it possible for YHC’s middle child to get the care she needs. Without this insurance coverage, YHC would not be able to afford this level of care (YHC normally curses insurance companies for the sheer cost of coverage, the lack of coverage, and the hassle of having to fight for coverage). The PAX took a minute to go around the circle to vocalize (or in silence) something they are thankful for this year. YHC is thankful for the PAX coming out to join him in the gloom. Side note: today’s collection of coupons put a mile-wide smile on YHC’s face this morning. I still can’t stop smiling just thinking about that beautiful mess! Happy Thanksgiving men!

Tags: thedriveway, Play-Doh, Legacy, Hops, Fish Fry, Flux, Prestige

Date: 2025-11-26
AO: theaerie
Q: Stewie
PAX: Rifleman, Rocketman, Lonestar
FNGs: None
COUNT: 4
WARMUP:
2 Warmup Exercises at sideline then Carioca to opp sideline. 2 warmup Exercises and Carioca back…repeato

• Motivators

• Cherry pick clap behind back
• Willie mays hays

• Grady corns
• Mountain climbers

• Michael phelps
• Don Quixote

• Imp walk
• Hillbilly

• Batwings

THE THANG:
Indian run weaving along the 5 yard lines from goal to goal
Exercise at G 25 50 25 G.

Goal 25 monkey humpers
25yd 25 Bonnie Blair
50yd 50 Merkins
75yd 75 LBC
Goal 100 Squat

MARY:
X&Y Rocketman
Freddie Mercury Lonestar
BBS Rifleman
Flutter Kick Stewie

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
11/27 Turkey trot in Manassas
https://princewilliamturkeytrot.com/
12/XX TBD Food Donation Ruck
12/22 Christmas Lights Ruck, 2.0 friendly Q: Rocketman

COT:
Challenge you to be generous with your gratitude. It can change someones complete outlook on the day. There are too many things around us that are pushing us down and gratitude and compliments are the glue that keep relationships strong and provide healing and strength.

Proverbs 16:24 (ESV)
Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Shift your focus toward giving thanks. Thank your M for what she carries every day. Tell your kids you’re grateful for who they’re becoming. Thank a coworker for consistency or effort. Thank a stranger who holds a door or shows kindness. A simple expression of gratitude can cut through whatever hidden weight someone is carrying, and it might be the one thing they needed to make it through the day.

Tags: theaerie, Rifleman, Rocketman, Lonestar

Date: 2025-11-26
AO: horizon-ao
Q: SPINAL TAP
PAX: Attache’, Kodiak, Purple Rain
FNGs: None
COUNT: 4

WARMUP: SSH,imperial walkers, hill billies, Tai Fighters, michael phelps, pumpkin pickers, WMH, up/down dog, WGS
THE THANG: Dora including, Imperial Blockers, Hodors, squats, curls, dips, mountain climbers MARY: pick your own
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Convergence Friday
COT: set traditions for the Holidays

Tags: horizon-ao, Attache’, Kodiak, Purple Rain

Date: 2025-11-25
AO: atlantis
Q: Hubble
PAX: Hammer, Hammerhead, Gutterball, Palmetto, Infinity
FNGs: None
COUNT: 6
WARMUP:
– Seal Jacks
– Arm circles
– Don Quixotes
– Hillbilly walkers
– OYO stretch
– Mosey to quarry
THE THANG:
Procure large rocks
~2 cycles or as time permits
– 2x30ct rock relay – stand arms length apart in a circle, facing out. Half the pax start with rocks. On each count, pass rocks to the right keeping arms extended (as able) and feet planted. Repeat to the left. – 21 standing skull crushers
– 2×10 rock weighted step ups
– 12 Rock merkins or 30ct rock plank
– 12 Gargoyles
– 21 Curls for the girls
– 21 Thrusters
– 21 Rock weighted sit-ups

Return rocks to quarry
Backwards run to Mary

MARY:
– 60 ct Superman hold
– 60 ct Hollow hold
– 30/30 Side plank
– Add’l PAX shoutouts if time remains

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
atlantis will be open on Friday. Hammer has the Q.
Keep an eye on main channels for football and other upcoming events. Safe travels / happy Thanksgiving to all.

YHC will be downrange in CA, back next Fri

COT:
Today’s thang featured giving and taking a heavy load. This holiday, keep an eye out for opportunities to share the load.

Tags: atlantis, Hammer, Hammerhead, Gutterball, Palmetto, Infinity

Date: 2025-11-25
AO: thegeneral
Q: Trademark
PAX: Jag, SAAS, Hops, Hard Knox, DoorDash, Enron
FNGs: None
COUNT: 7
WARMUP: SSH, IW, HB, DQ, SMH, DQ, WGS
THE THANG:
5x Burpees + Lap
10x Thrusters + Lap
15x Mercins + Lap
20x Grave Diggers (thanks Hops) + Lap
25x Reverse Lunges IC + Lap
30x Airpress IC + Lap
35x Calf Raises + Lap
MARY:
10x Toy Soldiers IC
10x Flutter Kicks IC
10x Scissors IC
10x LBCs
ANNOUNCEMENTS: If you like watching old movies with kids get your recommendations from the Rewatchables Podcast; 12/6 Holiday Bowl; 12/13 Wreaths; Check in on your AOs for holiday hours. Save travels to all.
COT: We often realize how blessed we have been in retrospect. But we don’t need to wait to appreciate what we have right now. Close your eyes, pretend you are 80 and wish you were in 2025. Now open your eyes and grant your future self that wish. Happy thanksgiving to all!

Tags: thegeneral, Jag, SAAS, Hops, Hard Knox, DoorDash, Enron