[The Castle] The Castle

Date: 2026-05-23 AO: The Castle Q: Cross-stitch , PAX: Butterfingers, Horizon, Pep, hambone, Cross-stitch, Mr. Pancake, Brown Slip, Waymo (formerly Space Baby), Chunks, Steely, Charles FNGs: 1 Charles COUNT: 11 CONDITIONS: WET – all hero WODs
WARMUP:
In memory of Efren Medina
4 Rounds for Time 17 Jumping Jacks 21 Sumo Squats 21 Sit-Ups
THE THANG:
In memory of Christopher “Otis” Raible
Complete as many reps as possible in 15 minutes of: 1 back squat, 1 shoulder press, 1 deadlift 2 back squats, 2 shoulder presses, 2 deadlifts 3 back squats, 3 shoulder presses, 3 deadlifts Etc.
In memory of Zachary D. Tellier
10 burpees 10 burpees, 15 merkins 10 burpees, 15 merkins, 20 squats 10 burpees, 15 merkins, 20 squats, 30 LBC 30 LBC, 20 squats, 15 merkins, 10 burpees 20 squats, 15 merkins, 10 burpees 15 merkins, 10 burpees 10 burpees
Hold plank till time
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Check Slack
COT: pray for PAX family
PLAYLIST:

[The Castle] The Castle Run

Date: 2026-05-23 AO: The Castle Q: Steely , PAX: Horizon, Butterfingers, hambone, Cross-stitch, Brown Slip, Waymo (formerly Space Baby), Steely FNGs: None COUNT: 7 CONDITIONS: Humid
WARMUP:
THE THANG: Hambone said let’s go!!
MARY:
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Tora! Tora! Tora!

Date: 2026-05-18 AO: Tora! Tora! Tora! Q: Hot Route , PAX: g-string, Ultratecht, Giving Tree, Waymo (formerly Space Baby), Hot Route, FNG Airwolf FNGs: 1 FNG Airwolf COUNT: 6 CONDITIONS: getting warm. Summer is upon us
WARMUP: runway mosey/standards
THE THANG: Mini-Murph training: mosey to end of runway and do 4 corners of 25 merkins for a total of 100. 50 squats for total of 200 then back to gym for pull-ups. Sets of 3 w/plank in between for a total of 21 and a good run to last building and back
MARY: abc abs
MOLESKINE: got everyone’s brains early work with Guess the Score. See playlist below
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Murph convergence here next Monday FYI
COT: Welcome g-string from Old Hick and FNG Airwolf from G’town
PLAYLIST: music.apple.com/us/playlist/scores-three/pl.u-KVXBYR6T0MjAk

[The Castle] Pre Run

Date: 2026-05-16 AO: The Castle Q: Steely , PAX: Squatter, Waymo (formerly Space Baby), Steely FNGs: None COUNT: 3 CONDITIONS:
WARMUP:
THE THANG: 2 mile pre run! It was pushing Steely limit but Waymo (formerly Space Baby) and Squatter were holding a perfect conversation. 8:45 average pace.
MARY:
MOLESKINE:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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[The Castle] The Castle – Race day

Date: 2026-05-16 AO: The Castle Q: Dilbert , PAX: Squatter, Makita (Anderson Fader), Barney, Steely, Dilbert, Horizon, Waymo (formerly Space Baby), Fabuloso, Pep, Brown Slip, Flipper (Matthew) FNGs: None COUNT: 11 CONDITIONS: perfect, 62
WARMUP: mosey to the field, shoulder circles, front clap, oh clap, Willie mays
THE THANG: Split the pax into two teams
One pax from each team will be the racer
Race 1 – 30 yards murder bunny 80lb bag. Bear hug carry back and switch Remaining pax perform the following WW1 sit ups, merkins, squat
Race 2 – 60 yard 80 lb carry speed walk there and back Remaining pax Lunges, iron mikes, leg lifts
Race 3 – 5 80 lb over head toss Remaining pax ankle taps, squats
Remaining time Ultimate football 20 min
MARY: side plank
MOLESKINE: Chunks hambone mumble chatter was missing. Plenty of space between Pep and Steely
ANNOUNCEMENTS: holy smokers, t shirt launch, prayers
PLAYLIST: JOCK JAMS!!!

The Buffalo

Date: 2026-05-15 AO: The Buffalo Q: Goose , PAX: Makita (Anderson Fader), Third Coast, Hot Route, Waymo (formerly Space Baby), Hipster, greyalbum, Goose FNGs: None COUNT: 7 CONDITIONS:perfect
WARMUP:Willie mays hays, Arm stretches, forward fold x2
THE THANG: -Dora: 300 Merkins, SSH, Squats while partner runs around community center. -2 trips of lunges
MARY: Circle of Mary

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Memorial Day convergence at Tora. Roy’s block party May 30th

Tora! Tora! Tora!

Date: 2026-05-11 AO: Tora! Tora! Tora! Q: Giving Tree , PAX: Waymo (formerly Space Baby), Giving Tree, Ultratecht, greyalbum FNGs: None COUNT: 4 CONDITIONS: Fine at first, then a lot of rain.
WARMUP: Mosey out to track and back GM WMH Arm circles Leg stretches
THE THANG: Murph Training!
Set of elevens on hill. Start with merkins at bottom of hill, run up hill to mailboxes and do squats.
Grab coupon and head to workout area for another set of elevens. Starting with pull ups, run 75% effort to end of path and do 4 count chest press.
3-4 minutes of slow mountain climbers to end. Switching from high to low plank. End.
MOLESKINE:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Check the general page.
Sign up for an east side Q docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eAK02OzXbZ9dtU7J66-lfDB-h0KhmEb4VFg3JgwTug0/edit?usp=drivesdk
COT:
PLAYLIST: Select songs from Phish at sphere April 18, 2026

[The Castle] Protect The Castle from Dr. Waffle

Date: 2026-05-09 AO: The Castle Q: Mr. Pancake , PAX: Pep, Butterfingers, Brown Slip, hambone, Fabuloso, Flipper (Matthew), Steely, Mr. Pancake, Waymo (formerly Space Baby), g-string, Strutter, Dilbert FNGs: None COUNT: 12 CONDITIONS: Perfect. 55 degrees and sunny.
WARMUP: -SSH -Toy Soldiers -Good Mornings -Willie Mays Hayes -Runner’s Stretch w/twist
Mosey -Indigenous People March w/coupon
THE THANG:
***Protect The Castle*** The sinister Dr. Waffle has threatened to attack Princess Flapjack and the short-stack kingdom. The only way to insure the safety of the kingdom is to dig a moat around the castle.
The Moat Digger (rotating): -10 Flips then finish the lap (timer)
Castle Soldiers: -Blockees or Burpees -Merkins -Kettle Bell Swings w/coupon -Squats -Overhead Press -Curls -Upright Rows -Bent Over Rows -Mountain Climber / Spider-Man -Grave Diggers -WWI Sit-ups -Fire Hydrants
-Coupon March back to base
MOLESKINE:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: -Holy Smokers Thursday 21st -New AOs: Tire Station & Sisu
COT: -Prayers for Squatters wife/family as she recovers -Prayers for all the mommas! Happy Mother’s Day!
PLAYLIST: Mr. Pancake’s Gameday Playlist circa 2001 (with Spotify commercials)

[The Castle] 2-ish mile pre-party

Date: 2026-05-09 AO: The Castle Q: Strutter , PAX: Butterfingers, hambone, Steely, Waymo (formerly Space Baby), Strutter FNGs: COUNT: 5 CONDITIONS: Really nice! WARMUP:
THE THANG: 2-ish mile run down the Greenway. MOLESKINE:
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[Sisu] AO Launch

Date: 2026-05-07 AO: Sisu Q: Squatter , PAX: Brown Slip, hambone, Mr. Pancake, Waymo (formerly Space Baby), Tanto, Squatter, Steely, Duck Horn FNGs: 1 Duck Horn COUNT: 8 CONDITIONS: Cool & Clear
WARMUP: SSH High knees Butt-kickers WMH Perfect Stretch Merkins Squats
THE THANG: The Murder Court Burpee-Broad-jumps Lunge Walk Bear crawl Politician
Ladder Circuit w/ coupons Reps 5-10-15 Curls OH Press Rows Swings Squats Run
Ab Work BBS Flutter-kicks Heels to Heaven Box cutters
MOLESKINE: Sisu is a Finnish word that can’t be translated to one English word. It’s a mix of grit, resilience, resolve, quiet strength, and courage while enduring hardship and adversity. It’s a stoic determination. This will be the heartbeat of our new AO. It will be the essence of every workout.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Check Slack
COT: Prayer
PLAYLIST: 90s Rock