On this Labor Day morning, while the rest of RVA snoozed away in holiday slumber, 48 HIMs of F3RVA laced up, rose to the challenge, and clocked in for a true labor of love. Under the glow of the dawn, YHC had crafted a beatdown worthy of the day—a gritty, sweat-soaked symphony of effort and determination. Because what better way to honor Labor Day than by putting in some serious work?
Mosey to the Carillon basin. A few SOJers know my style and were on the lookout for a pile of coupons stashed away somewhere for us to “find”. When we arrived at our AO for the day, “There it is” could be heard…Circle up, F3 mission and creedo, and a light warmup to get the heart going.
Everyone grab a coupon of choice. The veteran move today was to grab the smaller of the blocks. Circle up and get ready for Kool-Aid (Extra Sugar). According to the Carillon’s security cameras, here’s what took place.
800 meter run around the devil’s triangle
20 Flutter Kicks holding the coupon
20 WWIII’s
20 Squat Thrusters
400 meter run through the field
20 Manmakers
20 Bicep Curls
20 Bent Over Rows
400 meter run up Carillon steps and around a random light post
20 Kettlebell Swings
20 Squats
20 Calf Raises
Series of exercises performed by those opting out of the runs. I don’t know what they were doing, but it had to be excellent as they were poaching runners throughout the workout.
60 second rest (must be an SOJ thing…)
Same workout, but now in reverse! Mumble chatter called for creativity and LBCs(!?) but when we got to Manmakers all mumble chatter ceased and there was peace in the kingdom…Another veteran move was deployed and a block was broken – no extras = savvy!
BTTF
Announcements:
9/20 7AM DOGPILE – F3RVA 11 Year
9/26 8PM ALAMO – Ruck CSAUP (details coming this week)
12/6 Daddy Daughter Dance, details to come
Prayers: Thankful for the day and all the blessings we have in our lives, lifting up each man’s silent prayers.
Thank you for the opportunity to lead you men today! Apologies to Rosie’s golf game today 🙂 See you in the Gloom!
