Back-Blast – Page 118

[mountainbiking] Myers & Meades

August 11, 2025 BackBlasts

AO: mountainbiking
Q: Billy Goat
PAX: Bling, Hootie, Billy Goat, Imaginary, Spicoli, Abscess, Mahomes, Rebound, @Rambler, @Hazard, @Sota
FNGs: 3 @Rambler, @Hazard, @Sota
COUNT: 11
WARMUP: Parking lot Tetris to get all the vehicles in the limited space

THE THANG: Victor Ashe to Ripcord to Toll Road. Down & up Southside Drive to Amber Connector to Hickory. All of Hickory to Flow. Then a gravel interlude down to the river and then back up Imerys to brief jaunt into Turnbuckle then back to Imerys to the Burnett Ridge Connector to climb up and down Burnett Ridge back to Turnbuckle to head back to Marie Myers. Back on Toll Road to climb up Rendezvous to bomb down Soup’s On and then finish the ride bavk on Victor Ashe yo the cars.

MARY:

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Need a Q for next Monday. Combined CVTA/F3 ride Thursday at 6p – weather permitting (looking doubtful at this point)

COT: Over the last 5 years, anxiety levels have ramped up for everyone. Whether it’s related to health, family, financial, work, or other issues its been a challenging time for everyone. Proverbs 12:25 says “Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” This is solid advice for dealing with anxiety. Focus on the good instead of consistently worrying about the bad. And Phillipians 4:6-7 says “do not be anxious about anything, but in prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Jesus Christ.” Focus on the good and take your concerns to the Lord in prayer and his peace guard your hearts and minds.

[cv-lostpearls] Repeat

August 11, 2025 BackBlasts

AO: cv-lostpearls
Q: Mathlete
PAX: Mooch, flyball, Bail Bonds
FNGs: None
COUNT: 4
WARMUP:
•    Hairy Rockettes
•    Windmills
•    Cherry Pickers
•    LBACs
•    Grady Corn
•    Imperial Sqwalkers
•    Projectivators

THE THANG:
•    Mosey to the bleachers
o    3x 20 Derkins, 20 Split Squats
•    Mosey to the Basketball court
o    3 Man makers, corner to corner
•    Mosey to the rowing center
o    3x 20 shoulder taps, 10 BBS
•    Mosey to the underbridge dock
o    3x 15 Drydocks, 10 lunges
•    Mosey to End of greenway
o    3x 20 LBCs, 20 flutter kicks
•    Mosey to Firestop hill
o    .11s – squats and merkins
Hit up the dock for 3 bonus burpees on the way home.
MARY:
3 LBCs for time
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Dad camp this weekend!
COT:
Habakkuk 3:2 NIV
[2] Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord. Repeat them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy.

In my church, we are in a season of praying for revival, in ourselves, in our homes, in our church, and in the world.
The beginning of things has a special energy that helps them grow, a certain youthfulness. But nothing stays new forever, and eventually we will find ourselves in need of a revival, that is, an intentional remembering if why we started in the first place. One of the tasks of leadership is to be constantly engaged in reminding your team of the mission, the purpose, the values. Since these are what unites the team, if they fade from memory then the team will begin to drift apart.
So I encourage you to examine in your own life where you need a spirit of revival. I’m your marriage, in your family, at your work, or on your rec league basketball team. By remembering our purpose, we secure firmly in place that which gives life to the whole endeavor.

Iron Sharpens Iron

August 11, 2025 BackBlasts

AO: juco
Q: Booster
PAX: Mailbox, Booster, Stye (Hal Phillips), Butterknife, Guardrail, Wanderer, Lt. Dan, Starlink, Windex, Man Bun, Squeegee, Bowser, Fetch, TrailMix, 3 FNGs
FNGs: None
COUNT: 17
WARMUP:

• Cherry Pickers (IC) 4 CT X 10
• Overhead claps X 10 (IC)
• Tempo Squats X 10 (IC)
• Windmills X 5 (IC)
• Tempo Merkins X 10 (IC)
• 1 minute on your own
• Walk to the next lot

THE THANG:

• Station 1 – 25 Overhead Press, Curls & Bentover Rows, & Run to next location
• Station 2 – 30 Squats, 30 calf Raises & Run to next location
• Station 3 – 20 Merkins, 50 Mountain Climbers (single count), 20 Big Boy Situps, & Run to next location
• Station 4 – 20 Lunges (15 each leg), 30 Calf Raises & Run to next location
• Station 5 – 50 American Hammers (single count), 50 flutter kicks (single count), 15 Diamond Merkins, & Run to the next location
• Rinse & Repeat

MARY: part of Q

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Rock Revival Saturday night in Oak Ridge!!!

COT:

The phrase “iron sharpens iron” comes from Proverbs 27:17, which states, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another”. This proverb illustrates how relationships can foster growth and maturity as people challenge and encourage each other. It highlights the importance of meaningful connections where individuals can learn from one another, even when it involves discomfort or friction, ultimately leading to us improving or moving in the right direction.

Here’s a deeper look at the concept:

The Metallurgical Parallel:
• In the process of metalworking, two pieces of iron are rubbed together to make them both sharper and more effective.
• This process can involve heat, hammering, and filing, all of which can be uncomfortable but necessary for the final result.
• Similarly, relationships can involve friction, challenges, and even conflict, but these experiences can lead to personal growth and spiritual development.

The Importance of Relationships:
• The proverb emphasizes that people are not meant to go through life alone.
• Meaningful relationships, both friendships and within communities, are crucial for personal and spiritual growth.
• These relationships should involve challenge and accountability, where we are encouraged to become better versions of themselves.

The Role of God:
• While the proverb focuses on the human aspect of sharpening, some Christian resources note that God is ultimately the one orchestrating these relationships and the growth that comes from them.
• God may use difficult situations, disagreements, or even challenging personalities to shape and refine us.
• It’s important to recognize that God is the one who ultimately forms us, and He may use various means, including relationships, to do so.

Consider the relationships in your life and how they are impacting you.
• Are there individuals who challenge you to grow and become a better person?
• Are you willing to be challenged and refined by others, even if it means facing some discomfort?
• Are you actively seeking out relationships that will help you grow in your faith and character?

We need to be active in helping, encouraging and sharpening others WHILE being willing to be helped, encouraged, and sharpened.

Fun in the Gloom

August 11, 2025 BackBlasts

AO: asylum-am
Q: Cat Gut (Mike Davis)
PAX: Waffle House (Brady Greene), P3, Coco (Sam Duzan), Bunny, Pac-man, Aquafina, Cat Gut (Mike Davis), Double Wide, Grandslam, Newton
FNGs: None
COUNT: 10
WARMUP: SSH, cherry pickers, baby arm circles in lunge, tempo squats and merkins

THE THANG: rocky B’s, skip/up down, crab walk/5 dips, bear crawl/5 merkins across parking lot lines and then run up baby Everest after each one. At curb do 20 merkins, then run across parking lot and do 19, then 18, 17, 16, 15. Mosey to Pavillon. 25 table rows, 5 pull-ups at playground, then one lap around both parking lots. Repeat and then 2 laps. Merkins at light poles increasing by one each pole. Stop at hill. Do 7’s on hill. Squats bottom and merkins top. Complete dragon and do 5 up/downs on top. Mosey to AO.

MARY: boat/canoe

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

COT: the New Earth will be a perfect world. Revelation 21:5 Jesus is making all things new, healing and transforming the world. Periodically we should clear our minds of the challenges and troubles of this world and dream about the marvelous joy we will experience in the future, complete communion with God, who has redeemed us because He loves us so much.

Jungle Rumble

August 11, 2025 BackBlasts

AO: shamrock
Q: Drano
PAX: slappy, Mermaid, Squatter, Anchorman, Snaggletooth (Elijah Tafao), Stitch, Eliza, Baby Boomer, Dumpster Dive, Dog Bite, Band Camp, Honeydew, Skidmark freefall craps
FNGs: None
COUNT: 16
WARMUP:

• Side Straddle Hops (SSH): 20 IC (in cadence) – Classic jumping jacks to wake up the legs and arms.
• Imperial Walkers: 15 IC – March in place with a twist, channeling your inner stormtrooper marching through the jungle vines.
• Arm Circles: 10 forward + 10 backward IC – Small to big circles to loosen the shoulders.
• Good Mornings: 10 IC – Bend at the waist with straight legs, like bowing to the jungle king.
• Merkins (Push-ups): 10 OYO (on your own) – Standard form to prime the upper body.
• Air Squats: 15 OYO – Deep squats to fire up the quads.
Mosey to the football field

THE THANG:

The main event: A partner-based “Jungle Circuit” with animal-themed exercises for fun, mixed with cardio bursts to keep it challenging. Pair up with a battle buddy (if odd number, one group of three). We’ll do two rounds of the circuit, with a twist for competition. Each station lasts ~3-4 minutes; rotate quickly. Total circuit time per round: ~10-12 minutes, plus transitions.
Circuit Stations (AMRAP – As Many Rounds As Possible in the time):
1. Monkey Burpees: Partner A does burpees with a gorilla chest pound at the top (jump up, pound chest, repeat). Partner B holds a plank. Switch after 10 burpees each. (Fun factor: Make monkey noises for laughs; challenging: Full burpee with push-up.)
2. Frog Jumps + Bear Crawl Relay: Leap like frogs (squat jumps) across a 20-yard distance, then bear crawl back. Partners alternate turns. (Fun: Race your partner; challenging: Low bear crawl form to burn the core and shoulders.)
3. Lion Merkins Pyramid: Together, do merkins in a pyramid: 1-2-3-2-1 (or scale up to 5 if you’re beasts). High-five at the top of each set. (Fun: Roar like lions on the last rep; challenging: Diamond merkins for the pyramid peak.)
4. Snake Slithers (Partner Carry): Partner A fireman carries Partner B 20 yards, then switch. If carries are too tough, modify to wheelbarrow walks. (Fun: Yell “Slither away!” during the carry; challenging: Add a sprint back after dropping your partner.)
5. Eagle Flutters + Sprint: One partner does flutter kicks (on back, legs kicking like flying) while the other sprints 50 yards and back. Switch. Aim for 20 kicks per turn. (Fun: Flap arms like wings; challenging: Keep legs low for max ab burn.)
Twist for Fun & Challenge: Between rounds, play “Rock-Paper-Scissors Burpee Battle” – Loser does 5 burpees

If time permits, circle game with animal sounds. One PAX is in the middle of the group. He covers his eyes and spins around 5 times. The rest of the PAX will move around the circle to make sure the “it” PAX does not know where everyone is located. Q points while “it” has his eyes closed and says an animal. The PAX pointed at them has to mimic the animal noise. The “it” then has to say who he believes the noise is coming from by naming the PAX. If he is correct, the PAX who spoke is not “it”. If he is wrong, he goes for another round.

MARY:

• Plank Jungle Hold: Standard plank, but alternate lifting one arm like reaching for a vine – 60 seconds.
• LBCs (Little Baby Crunches): 20 IC – On back, crunch with a twist to mimic dodging jungle obstacles.
• American Hammers: 15 IC per side – Russian twists with “hammer” claps, like chopping through underbrush.
• Leg Raises: 15 OYO – Lying down, raise legs to 90 degrees, slow and controlled for that deep burn.
• Superman Holds: 45 seconds – Face down, arms and legs lifted like flying through the canopy.
• Cool-down Stretch: Finish with child’s pose for 1 minute each to recover.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Prayer requests for skid marks wife, anchorman’s niece (stage three cancer), and Mermaid’s daughter (wisdom teeth pulled today)

COT:

Don’t take yourself too seriously. We made a lot of funny noises today and had some good laughs. I’ve spent most of my life afraid of being myself. I used to say I am a chameleon, because I can fit in everywhere. But, the reality for me was that I wasn’t really being true to my character and personality anywhere. Often times I was afraid to be silly or goofy in certain settings. While I understand not every setting is the proper setting for those things, I was ignoring them for wisdom, I was ignoring them because I was afraid of what people would think of me. My encouragement to you today is just be yourself. Whether that’s goofy and silly, more serious, or calculated. Whoever you are, don’t be afraid of expressing that. And… don’t be afraid to look ridiculous sometimes. Laugh when you’ve got egg on your face. Life’s too short to be serious all the time.