Author: Mudslide

  • I don’t chew gum…I kick ass

    When you see that I have the Q, you better come ready. 20 decided what do I have in store this morning. I will not disappoint, when I am ready to go, it’s time. Starting off a couple of laps around the court with side shuffles, then into a WARMARAMMA (SSHs, Imperial Walkers, Ukrainian Soldiers, Merkins, Alabama Prom Dates, a little stretching to loosen the legs). Time to venture to the tennis courts to begin what I like to call the main event).

    Triple check to start out…. runs around the tennis court with pole smokers and ball dippers as the toppings. After that venture over to the concession area where we bumped into Knute(an older gentleman who is out there a Notre Dame fan). At the wall, wall sits into Hoe Downs. A little break then a classic DTH exercise(donkey kicks to the wall) 5 10 15 and 20 with a little break in between. After a little recovery, mosey to the classic Dora spot where I went mega (100 Merkins, 200 Hindu squats, 300 LBCs, 400 toe taps).

    A little more recovery, a single Navy seal burpee down the hill for a sprint and bear crawl up the hill(evil I am yes). Coming up to the end it was time for 11s(Mike Tyson’s with groiners). I think after that everyone was cooked a little stretching while I went to get my phone and it was time

    Numbers, names and prayer led by YHC to close it out. A lot going on next and the coming weeks check Slack for details last month of the year is here, come out either lead a Q, or be a part till next time

  • Helping Lurch with running

    Recently….Lurch reached out for help with running. Big Rig invited him to Rockwood for a morning run. I was there also to see how I am doing plus a little training for upcoming Richmond race. We kept a nice, even pace even with the winds blowing(plus you would be surprised how many people come out that early for their walks). 4.25(I logged in at 4.57 miles) the pace was perfect for Lurch as he broke thru that wall of hitting 2 miles then done. The circle around the park is perfect I will be there this Saturday one more run before the Richmond races(I am doing the 8k, Big Rig and others doing the half marathon). Come on out

  • Return to some old ways…

    First off… Shout out to both Deep Dish and Bono (they are hurt yet came out and modified things to still get in a good workout). 11 brave souls came out and when you see Mudslide has the Q(be ready for any and everything).I was a little worried at first yet a few minutes before we started, everyone started arriving.

    A little warm up run, then a nice WARMARAMMA(SSHs, Imperial Walkers, Helicopters, Cherry Pickers, Merkins, LBCs ending with a little stretching out of the back and hips). After that, let the fun begin with an indigenous run(5 squats, run to the front) we kept that up till we arrived at the tennis courts for the first of a classic.

    Boo yah merkins, pole smokers, full lap around the tennis courts. Start at 10, work your way down to 1 while the runner goes, other person is doing pole smokers, they get back and you do some boo yahs with your partner(or in my case 2 other partners). Once everyone finished, up to do a little Bernie Sanders, then a regular run to the baseball field for the next bit(where the majority of the workout took place).

    Next up…. LINDSEYS(2 different exercises total of 40 reps ). Start with a 10-30 combo, then one increase by 5, the other decreases 5. The 2 exercises: Carolina Dry Docks and Jump squats. Once we finished a little mosey to the center field sign for a triple check(plank jacks, gorilla humpers run to the left field foul line and back). Our old friend the hawk made an appearance we were going to use him for Deep Dish and Bono to run to him and back(he must have heard that and said I don’t think so). A little Sprint action between Cha Cha and Purple Rain happening finished that and headed back to the flag for a couple more things.

    4 corners next….10 hand released merkins, 20 2 count flutters, 30 2 count toe taps ending with 40 ball dippers. Then a classic finale(man killers) start at 10 and work your way to 1. A little broga to close things out and the hour was up. Numbers, names and prayer looked by YHC to close it out. A lot going on check Slack all listed there

    Next weekend is the last weekend of the farmer’s market. It has been a blast and pleasure to enjoy that after each session I am sure we will return to Starbucks nearby and I hope it comes back next year. If you want your Arepas or a certain food or drink need to come to Rock and Roll, train hard with us, then rewards yourself with good eats. This week I went 3 straight feel good see you next time

  • A big day that started early

    My apologies for this getting out late, after today things went a way that is not my normal schedule yet what I will state at the end everyone will understand. Side note…. Hopefully Broadway made it home ok he had car issues but a sign of F3 is the help that might be needed when the time comes. The reason I carry a portable charger cause never know when someone might need it to get their car going. I normally get there as little early but today and after leading Satan’s Hill yesterday, I needed a small break before starting this workout

    12 off us came out on a brisk yet soon heated up morning to see what I had in store. We started with a good run up and back. Then to the warm up(SSHs, Don Quixote, Imperial Walkers, Ukrainian Soldiers, Merkins, LBCS plus a little stretching). I like to push things try to for the entire workout get about 3 total miles in

    Lets start in the woods at the training area which has been cleaned up. Start with a mini OYO Dora 10 pullups, 25 jump squats, 50 double count flutters, 75 jump ropes after each exercise(run to the gate and back). Time to make it out of the woods and into the open.

    True Dora time…. I decided let’s go a little extra see what we had. 150 Merkins, 300 squats, 450 toe taps. A mini run around the lot and back. Did everyone kick ass(yes) a side note my heart rate during your an insane 200bpm(I did not feel it). Once we finished, took it easy turn headed to the next area

    Triple check time… People’s chair, tricep dips, a run down the stairs, then bear crawl back up. One we completed, I saw that we had time for one final thing(11s of Lt Dan and Mike Tyson’s). As we finished, holding plank was no small feat. As we finished, back to the flag for a little broga, then time we up. Numbers, names (welcome Anthony Dangerous Mind) to the group he came out with Broadway. Yes he’s a teacher if you don’t know the movie the song Gangster’s Paradise came from it. Prayer led by YHC to close things out. See Slack for upcoming events there’s a lot going on

    Why am I late with this: if you have seen me I don’t have my Pathfinder anymore transmission bit the dust, today trip to Colonial Subaru led to a 2018 CR-V EX very well loaded that you will see me in(real nice and really taken care of). So I now have something new to start the next chapter of trips to Spartan, other races and enjoy road trips. The second thing I want to put it into your heads to think about for 2025. Lockdown and I do Spartan races next year there’s a stop in Virginia 10/11-10/12/25 location to be determined. I would like to get a good group to get their first medal and see what this is all about. You have time but think about it, test yourself see what you can do. Have a good one I will see you soon

  • Super moon….super bands

    It’s been a little time since I led a Q, yet it was time to get one under my belt see what madness I can come up with. 8 came out to see if the word of the day could be survival. Here’s the breakdown….

    Start of with a run up Satan’s Hill, back down for a good warm up(SSHs, Imperial Walkers, Ukrainian Soldiers, Michael Phelps, Merkins, LBCs, plus additional stretching). A run up the path led by my Garmin Watch light(has a good brightness) to the little circle to start

    A Mini OYO( on your own) Dora to start out:,25 merkins, 50 squats, 75 2-count flutters. After each exercise, a run up and back once we finished time for a triple check around the corner

    TC time… Runner to the stop sign and back, along with LT Dan’s and WW2. After that, main event time. The bands with an even number partnering up was perfect. The set up, was partner 1 a little past half way then partner 2 finished the rest. At the top, one burpee turn back down for the next round partner 2 goes first etc. The 4 ways were regular runs, bernies, side shuffle facing the clubhouse, side shuffle facing the woods. One we finished, into the lot for a little broga where Futon could not grab his feet for Happy Baby, Wildcat relaxed and ripping turn like he’s known for, Cookie grunting like he was giving birth we were not sure. Closed it out on time, numbers, names announcements (see Slack a lot going on). Final prayer led by YHC to close it out

    A couple of things… The idea if you have an interest next October a Spartan race they are coming to Virginia location to be decided but a date of 10/11-10/12 is set. If you have seen me, I don’t have my Pathfinder anymore(transmission went kaput). Right now I am looking hopefully a newer vehicle will be driven soon. It was a good vehicle, after 188k the time was up. I am looking forward to my next vehicle taking trips yet simply having something I can get into and fine is nice. See you next time!!!

  • Broga… Back at Goyne Park

    2…. At the end 3 came to iron bridge for a little broga. Big rig and I were still heated up from the run earlier(I was pouring with sweat and soaked). I have a few people I follow via YouTube for yoga workouts this morning was one from Travis Elliot. We did a short, almost 12 minute power yoga session with sun salutations, warrior 1 and humble warrior at the end stretching for the groin and hip area. Once I am warmed up, a pose I can do is double pigeon(yes there is such a thing). That feeling when you can do a difficult thing is great, then accomplish it over and over plus look forward to the next thing goes by the credo: there’s always some place to go. We finished up, time to get ready for the Florence Academy Q

  • Come all to Mudslide’s

    i will start with welcome to False Fall. It is where we get cooler weather, the heat and humidity sit back then ready to make one final blast before fall or in this area November rolls around. A ready, pray that no one dies group of 14 came out for another episode of how will we feel after Mudslide gets a hold of us

    Warning up…. The usual SSHs, Don Quixote, Helicopters, Jazzercise(Nancy came out, I had to do them), Cherry Pickers, Merkins, LBCs, Alabama Prom Dates. I made a promise that we would be in areas that the joints would not take a beating. I did not promise that I would spare them getting beaten up. We moseyed over to the ball fields to begin

    First up…. LINDSEYS(2 exercises totaling 40 reps). They were plank jacks and jump squats nice starter to get warmed up the run was from the left field foul line to the lights and back

    Next up…. Triple check(SSHs and WW2) runner ran all the way to the 385 sign in right center field then back. Time to leave and go to another spot.

    In between the 2 fields… Dora time(classic today) 100 merkins, 200 squats, 300 LBCs runner down to the gate and back. The energy was being picked up tell a few had a little extra speed in the tank

    Next up. Pole to pole. One person bear crawls, the other doors 10 Imperial Walkers power side, 10 ball dippers per side catches up to their partner and takes of in bear crawl while they do the exercises. Get a little animal movement in

    Final thing: 4 corners the group chose 10 hand released merkins, 20 2-count ball dippers, 30 2-count flutters and 40 WW2. After that back to the flag, numbers, names and prayer led by YHC to close it out

    Big thing this week upcoming: the new Magnolia Green AO 8/28. Go out and support it. Check Slack for other upcoming events and details

    One final thing…. This year I have decided no obstacle course races(taking the year off). I was going to do Spartan next month but there’s a lot not only physically but mentally with travel, planning and other things that can get tiring. This time right now is allowing me to rest, relearn thing plus get my body and mind in better shape. 2 goals for next year: 1 this is one that had been on my list for a few years to do all 3 races one weekend that chance will probably be in May 2025 in NC. 2 allow you guys that extra time to set things come September 2025, we get abig F3 contingent out there whether on Saturday, Sunday or both days get your first Spartan medal. I can do things for this year running a race or 2, have some fun with them find something unique to try. If you see me now versus 6 months ago, way different yet I still want to get even better so now I have the time to see where I can go how much better, improvement etc. I will see you next time

  • Broga for 2

    While out on my run, coming out of the woods I bump into House Party. He wondered if there was any broga, said yes we ran for a bit(he bailed), I told him let me get one more lap in meet back at the lot. Finished up, rolled the mat steam coming off my head decided let’s get a little stretch in prior.

    Started out some grounded side bends cat and cow next, then to child’s pose with lazy up-dog, back to down dog from there into lizard pose, followed up with pushing the hip and knee out, turning into half splits. After that walk the feet to the hands, deep yoga squat. The final part I am sure for House Party was new. We did tree. I showed House Party to simply keep the foot on the ground to get used to it then look at a spot extend the arms you get the full tree. We finished up, time to get ready for Rock and Roll

  • Run around Rockwood

    When I arrived, the gates were unlocked which means no issues getting to where we should be. A few people out getting their morning walks in, I had an idea for something yet I was solo, it needs a few others to be worthwhile of a workout. I decided let’s run, see how things are and get ready for later.

    I took off, felt good worked on just simply getting into a good pace and not trying to go so fast that I “blow up” which is a term for the adrenaline to shoot high, then crash and you have nothing left for later. After a few laps around the park, took off for the trail. The hills are becoming a little easier simple corrections make them not a struggle. I finished at 3.49 miles, set as new record for a 5k run(under 30 minutes) an interesting thing happened leads to the next part

  • Exploring Satan’s Hill

    A nice crisp morning unlike what the area is used to in August. 10 brave souls came out when Mudslide had the Q, lately you do not know what’s coming. The idea of exploring around Satan’s Hill I had in my mind for a while, today was the day.

    A little run down to the stop sign and back, time for a warm up. A different route than usual wanted to get more muscles warmed up: Helicopters, SSHs, Michael Phelps, Don Quixote, Imperial Walkers, Copperhead squats, Merkins, LBCs, a little stretching than off to explore. Run up n the hill, over by Wilson’s the first triple check. Jump squats, Mike Tyson’s, run down back thenb turn for some Bernie back up. I did not know that some had not heard of Mike Tyson’s before(he used it to get ready for fights). It’s really 2 parts: Merkin into a beast. After that a little mosey to Wilson’s for 25 Gorilla Humpers.

    Next the beginning of various light pole workouts…. Various merkins, ab and leg exercises the last one before an intersection 10 Diamond Merkins, 20 plank jacks, 30’ball dippers, 40 2-count flutters.

    Dora was up next….a nice little Satan’s Jr was there we did 100 Werkins(wide merkins), 200 plank marches(think it’s easy, think again), 300 jump ropes then down the road one quick triple check: cross SSHs(feet crossing in front of one another), split squats, run and back.

    With about 100 seconds left, time to head back first time running on the hill going towards Sultree it was good…a little damp yet expected. I went over, I am the king of that but it’s expected with me. Names, announcements, prayer led by YHC to close it out.

    See Slack a lot of events including the new AO starting 8/28. 3 spots tomorrow: Dogpile, Goyne Park, Rock and Roll no excuse to not get a workout in(I will be at Rock and Roll leading plus doing something at morning wood time). Have a good one!!!