Yep, just like the Ruck Workout this past Christmas Eve, the Backblast proved to be almost as difficult. Weeks prior there were some rumblings amongst the PAX if there was going to be a ruck option. Actually Orange Crush asked if there would be one and I informed him “There is now!” A quick text to Cake Boss that we would be adding a ruck option (because, ya know we are a #starfish org) to which he replied, “I knew I’d be hearing from you!”

So there we were, all pre-runned, pre-rucked and ready to roll. YHC wanted to inform the PAX about a welcome party. This is the term that Goruck uses for beating you down for the first few hours of a Goruck Challenge. They beat you down and then make you carry heavy stuff, for like 20 miles. I informed everyone I’d be asking them to do some things that seem very difficult, uncomfortable and pretty dicey at times. Exercise your best judgement, modify as needed and DFQ.

The Thang (Welcome Party)
After a quick mosey to the immaculate football field we did the following (as best I can remember. We did a lot of improvising thanks to Cobra Kai).

• Sprint to 50 yd and back
• Sprint 100 yd and back
• Merkins 10X IC
• Slow Squats 20X IC
• Bear Crawl as group 100 yds
• OH Carries Back 100 yds
• Repeat BC and OHCarries 100 yds
• Partner Carry Series (3 Pax w/ 1 carried) 100 yds and back
• OH Indian Ruck Pass 100 yds (Thanks CK)
• Mosey Back
• Tunnel of love w/ rucks approx 50 yds (kinda fell apart)
• Sniper attack 100 yds
• 10 Manmakers
• 100 yd wheelbarrow/lunge walk

Mosey back for word from CB, Rock Thrill and BOM

Moleskin
Great work by all and thanks for your willingness to push the envelope with me. A few months ago I didn’t think half of what we did was possible. Cobains for being so late with this BB. Christmas and Life and Laziness got the best of me. Also, great words from Cake Boss and Rock Thrill. Two guys making a difference in their community. They inspire me to do more. God bless you all. 2016 was amazing. Let’s get better together in 2017.

Aye!
Zima