Backblasts

DATE: 2023-02-11
AO: Mondaynightruckers
Q: Mincemeat
PAX: Stewie, Rocketman, Jetstream
FNGs: FNG Boffin
COUNT: 5

THE THANG: 8.55 miles around Manassas Battlefield, carrying 4 coupons weight a total of 180#. Completed in 3:55, including the breaks. Announcements: @Stewie agreed to take over as new MNR AO Q.
COT: Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17. We strengthen and encourage one another as we support one another in difficult efforts.

DATE: 2023-02-11
AO: Farm
Q: Sparky
PAX: Infinity
FNGs: Buzz
COUNT: 3
WARMUP: SSH, Michael Phelps, Surrenders, Beet pickers, Don Quixote’s, Mozy
THE THANG: Merkins, jump squats, seal jacks, donkey whips, planks, side planks, Moroccan night clubs, shoulder press, bird dogs, standing long jump, merkins MARY: lbc, flutter kicks, rosalitas
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COT: according to Darwin, it’s not the strong or most intelligent that survive but those who are able to adapt. So, it’s good to be strong and intelligent but better to be able to adapt to changes in the environment.

DATE: 2023-02-10
AO: Farm
Q: Sparky
PAX: Infinity, Matthew – Running Man
FNGs: None
COUNT: 3
WARMUP: SSH, Michael Phelps, surrenders beet pickers, WMH, neck rolls, Mozy
THE THANG: tempo merkins, seal Jack’s, ranger merkins, knife squarts, wall sits, shoulder press. Monkey humpers, flute bridges MARY: lbc, , Rosalita, flutter kicks, Nolan Ryan’s
ANNOUNCEMENTS: none
COT: “Great occasions for serving God call me seldom, but little ones surround us daily. “ St Francis DeSales

DATE: 2023-02-10
AO: Patriot
Q: CableGuy
PAX: Mackerel, Legacy, Bone, Old Bay, Sunshine, Boiler, Shake ‘N’ Bake, Ice Tea, Fish Fry, XL, Lazlo, Smokey, Flipper, citrus, Strange Brew, Anchor Man, Big Short, Wedding Singer FNGs: None
COUNT: 19
WARMUP: 5 Burpees, SSH, Arm Circles, Down Dog/World’s Greatest, WM Hayes, Cherry Picker, Fellowship Lap THE THANG: Two rounds of the following:
Five man makers on the goal like, then 25 yard rifle carry for an exercise, then farmer’s carry back to repeat the process
Exercises at the 25 were: 10 Low Rows, 15 Goblet Squats, 20 Tricep Extensions, 25 Kettle Bell Swings, 30 Curls We did a total of 250 reps
Then: Burpees to Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s ‘Relax’ … about 30 burpees to be had there. MARY: LBC, Toy Soldier, Freddie Mercury
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Super Bowl Squares, Grow Ruck will it ever come
COT: Credit to @Bogey for introducing this theme: Embrace discomfort. Not just talking about with athletic pursuits, but in your personal and professional life. When that which is causing you stress and pain is embraced as a challenge – and you welcome discomfort as the norm and an opportunity to improve – you de-fang the things that had been causing you stress/fear/anxiety.

DATE: 2023-02-10
AO: Sparta
Q: Pop Fly
PAX: Lightyear, Nano, Iron Eagle, Doodles, Bluegrass
FNGs: None
COUNT: 6
WARMUP: SSHs, Merkins, Squats, WMHs, Supine Rockettes, Cobra Kai

THE THANG: