Written by Dick ClarkLight rain, 55 degrees8 Pax: Photo Finish, Dos Equis, Brisket, Mountie; WallE and Black Hole via Zoom, and Dick Clark on Q. And welcome to FNG “Six String” Dick Clark felt a hunger for the old days, so decided to feed it by re-living Iron PAX, in the digestible fun-size he callsContinue reading “SnackPax: Delicious AND Nutritious”
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A story of Respect, by RedCoat
RedCoat technically turned in 50 in October, but this was his first Q since the big day. To beat down the 13 PAX, RC told us the story of turning the big 5-oh. Warmup Side Straddle Hops – 20High knees – 20Butt kicks – 20Mount climbers – 20 YTWs – 20Lateral jumps – 20 MoseyContinue reading “A story of Respect, by RedCoat”
Wednesday’s Quest for Heat
PAX: Scar, Exterminator, PhotoFinish, Checkmate, Mountie, DosEquis, DickClarkQ: Brisket It was a beautiful crisp 27 degrees, but probably felt more like 12 due to the wind. This called for a quick warmup of the PAX with a slightly more intense warmup than usual. Warmup Mountain Climbers x25Mosey to upper lotOz Snow Angels x25Mosey around lotSSHContinue reading “Wednesday’s Quest for Heat”
F3 Mad Lib
The AriseNov. 16, 20208 Paxs- Dos, Foto Finish, Dick Clark, Wall-E, Checkmate, Brisket, Scar-U, Mountie(Q). It was a _____indescribable______ [ adjective] November morning at the ____basketball court__ [ favorite Q location]. ____Risky Business____ [ Q member] was the Q and was ready to deliver a __crazy_____ [ adjective] ___running_______ [ verb] to the PAX. TheContinue reading “F3 Mad Lib”
Your Answer Must be in the Form of a Question
The Alex Trebek Tribute Workout Lots of 11s, 20s, and Canada 62 deg (!!!). 7 pax: Mountie, Scar, Dick Clark, Photo Finish, Checkmate, with Black Hole on ZOOM, and Dos Equis as Q. Warm-Ups Arm Circles Circle Arms Hillbillies Shoulder Stretch V-Reach Lounge Act Mosey to Tennis Courts The thirteen Provinces and Territories of CanadaContinue reading “Your Answer Must be in the Form of a Question”
What day is it anyway?
(Written by Dick Clark) 6:30 am Monday, November 9, 2020Clear, 50 degrees6 Pax: Photo Finish, Dos Equis, Checkmate, Mountie, WallE, Dick Clark on Q. After a jarring political weekend, the Pax returned to abnormal 2020 life with a Monday workout in search of a theme. Is November 9 (11/9) the opposite of 9/11? Do weContinue reading “What day is it anyway?”
Half π / COUNT
Date: 11/7 QIC: Black Hole PAX: Black Hole, Scar, Photo Finish, Dos Equis, Brisket, Trailblazer, Dick Clark, Red Coat, Cruiser, WallE and Checkmate (FNG) AO: The Rising Recalling July 22nd as Pi approximation day (22/7), today (11/7) is half pi. Like 22/7, this decimal also repeats: For those who don’t remember their math symbols, theContinue reading “Half π / COUNT”
Breathe
7 Pax came to Arise for ScarU’s Q… Lot’s going on these days so we needed some extra work to calm the nerves and breathe.. Who: ScarU (Q), Fotofinish, Exterminator, Dick Clark, Mountie, Brisket and Dos Warm up-Albatross breathingHip HingesMy Back HurtsCalf StretchChest openersTriceps stretch Diaphragmatic breathing- hand on stomach- longer exhale The Thang-BREATHE 3xB urpees Continue reading “Breathe”
Here comes the (November) sun!
Welcomed the PAX to the Monday morning beatdown with the disclaimer. Since this was the first beatdown after turning back the clocks it was bright enough in the gloom so that we could actually see our physical-distant brothers! The brisk dawn, with an almost full-moon setting, called for a beatdown that kept us moving. Warmup:ICContinue reading “Here comes the (November) sun!”
🎃 Halloween 2020 🎃
PAX: Cruiser, PhotoFinish, Dick Clark, ScarU, DosEquis, Churchill, RedCoat, Trailblazer, Milky Way, Black Hole, WallE Co Q’s: Mountie & Brisket 28 degree scary cold Halloween morning with plenty of ice on the ground. VQ of Mountie+Brisket with a boat canoe load of treats for the PAX. Warmup Pumpkin Pickers (Tippy Taps, except we’re picking upContinue reading “🎃 Halloween 2020 🎃”