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Birthday Party at Candy Creek

As YHC approaches a new year of this gift of life he does so with humility, thanksgiving, and perhaps a bit of caution credited to the wisdom of his years.  Therefore the party is started with a disclaimer (which included warnings of the possible effects of YHC’s LP9 early birthday …

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Run as if being Chased

A rare but agreeable morning for this Smarch(sic) weather met 8 PAX for another early morning beatdown. Warm up 7 PAX moseyed around the parking lot and watched in awe of how one locks a high tech automobile. Circle up for 15 SSH 10 Merkins 10 Imperial Walkers The Thang …

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A Brave New World

Exploration is a good thing and it keeps the mind in tune.  This morning YHC decided to explore the outer most entrance of our lovely AO which has yet to be used. In the meantime 5 PAX discovered hills, hills, and more hills; some of which we used and some …

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Where’s Manhole

After a pre-blast challenge from Manhole (scheduled Q), 8 hearty souls were ready for a stellar beatdown but as 5:30 came and went, Manhole was nowhere to be found.  So, YHC agreed to step into the breach and provide a substitute Q beatdown that the PAX were very excited about. …

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PT#2 Getting Stronger, never easier

24 broke free from the sometimes overwhelming power of the fartsack to do their best in the gloom on this the second physical fitness test of the year.  The first was on February 6th, giving ample time to record some respectable improvements on this modified Army PT. WarmUP:  Moseyed around …

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T’s and C’s

When: 26 Mar. 2018 Where: Wreck AO PAX: Virginia Slim, Goat, Rooney, Ariel, Hattrick, Sparky, Bear, Grease Monkey, Blue, Bronco, AFLAC, Squeegee, Crablegs, Jackalope, Circus, I-Beam QIC: Sprocket Old man winter made a last minute attempt to foil a terrific spring morning workout, but, to no avail. YHC was pleasantly surprised to see 16 …

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Hills and Bear-kins

As the clock turned 0600, it was looking like Alpha Ruck was gonna be a solo ruck. Just as I started out, Zohan came in on 2 wheels to join me. 6 more joined for the beatdown at 0700. Here’s how things went down … sorry, no rhymes today. We …

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Bears, Burpees and Bernies Oh My!

9 PAX showed up with no knowledge of what they were getting into. The Q sent an ambiguous message the night before stating a bring all the potentials a PAX could need. Upon arrival it became clear that it was going to be an adventure. Here’s the thang.   Intro …

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Zero…Point…Zero

With Legionnaire jumping off the Q ship last minute with some very suspect excuses, team Crockett & Tubbs sprang into action.  With an abundance of local knowledge, expert planning, and even better shirts – team awesome sauce made the magic happen… Pre-Ruck chatter just for fun: Lectures on carbon footprints, …

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