Author: EF Hutton

  • Punisher Pop-Up

    For those that don’t know, Punisher was once the one and only Monday morning workout.  It shifted to evenings and eventually faded.  But the faithful will never forget.  An occasional pop-up Punisher keeps the memory alive.

    Here’s what transpired:

    Mosey to the Holton bus loop. 

    COP (mostly OYO)

    • Dead Man Hang
    • Good Mornings
    • Copperhead Squats
    • Hairy Rockettes
    • Helicopters
    • Mountain Climbers
    • Plank Jacks
    • Flutter Kicks
    • Imperial Walkers

    Mosey over to Avondale for Bingo

    • SUVs/Crossovers/Vans – 5 Squats
    • Cars – 5 Merkins
    • Pickups – 10 2ct Flutter Kicks
    • Subaru Outbacks – 2 Burpees

    Repeato Bingo back down Greycourt

    Mosey back to Holton playground

    • Triple Check – Swing Jerkins, Pullups, Run the Blacktop

    Mosey around back of school

    • 30 Second People’s Chair
    • 20 Donkey Kicks

    Mosey back to VSF

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT at Dots

    MOLESKIN

    The Punisher isn’t always punishing, but always a good time.  Chum’s neighbors need a few more Christmas lights.  If you see a dog on the loose in the Northside, well I didn’t get the name or number, but someone wants him back.  Solid 2nd F at Dots Back Inn.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Rosie’s 12 Days of Christmas at NoToll – 12/23

    The Bridge – 12/27

  • Metrics

    Six searched for Christmas lights but surprisingly few were found.

    Here’s where the runners traveled:

    • R on Pump
    • L on John Rolfe
    • L on Glen Eagles
    • L on Summerwood
    • L on Burnside
    • L on Pump
    • R on Thistledown to Brookmont
    • R on Cox
    • R on Ridgefield
    • L on Raintree
    • R on Maremont
    • Circle Godwin back to VSF

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Pull of the fartsack was strong today.  Topics at coffee included a weekly renaming of the newest WestHoe AO that remains off the Q sheet and the history of the metric system.  What is the metric measure of the gravitational force pulling PAX toward the fartsack?

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Pinto party on 20th

    Fireman Ed party on 27th

    Breaking Bread

    The Bridge

  • Virgin Territory

    Determined to leave tracks in unchartered Currahee territory, four men braved the conditions.

    Here’s where the runners traveled:

    • R on Pump
    • R on Ridgefield
    • Cross Gaskins into Rockstone via path
    • L on Boardman
    • L on Rockstone Pl, stop for Monkey Humpers
    • R on Rockstone Ct to dead end and reverso
    • R on Rockstone Pl
    • R on Boardman
    • Take path across Gaskins to Ridgefield
    • L on Falconbridge
    • R on Raintree
    • L on Maremont
    • Circle Godwin back to VSF

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Mr. Rogers set the pace, YHC kept up mostly, Pigskin and Handshake brought up the six.  Mr. Rogers and YHC gave my lady friend the ol F3 front yard salute as we passed by.  Wally seemed to be built for today’s conditions, Lulu seemed slightly less enthused.  At coffee, Gomer joined and passed the site Q torch to YHC.  Woot Woot!  Back on top.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    See other BBs

    Maybe 2nd F tonight – See Gomer

  • Who’s Your Girl? 80s, 90s, or 00s

    Sorta like being invited to a holiday party, only to show up and find out you’re there to park the cars.  That’s showing up for the Season of Giving, but having to swallow the Green Pill.

    Here’s what transpired:

    Mosey to the Church patio. 

    COP

    • Don Quixotes
    • Helicopters
    • Ukranian Soldiers
    • Arm Circles
    • Copperhead Squats
    • Hand Release Merkins
    • Plankorama
    • Freddie Mercurys
    • LBCs
    • SSHs

    Mosey back to rear corner of parking lot grabbing the cinder blocks along the way.

    Endless Escalator – Exercise 1, Run a Lap, Exercise 1 + 2, Run a Lap, Exercise 1+2+3, Run…..Exercise 1-10 and Run a Lap (20 reps of each exercise)

    1. Merkins (200 total)
    2. Imperial Squats single count (180)
    3. WWIIs (160)
    4. Carolina Dry Docks (140)
    5. Dips (120)
    6. Crunchy Frogs (100)
    7. Block Curls (80)
    8. Block Thrusters (60)
    9. Heels to Heaven (40)
    10. Burpees (20)
    11. Reverso from 10 to 1, if necessary

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Much debate has been had about the ultimate dream girl from our youth.  Age and generation definitely play a role in the PAX’s opinions.  It is a known fact that anyone younger than YHC is a millennial, but a pre-teen and teenage Hutton was smitten with many starlets over the years from the 1980s through today.  The 70s PAX members tend to agree that the young brunette across the street from Kevin Arnold we all know as Winnie Cooper was a Wonder of creation.  The 80s PAX lean to the bubbly cheerleader from Bayside High better known as Kelly Kapowski, who stole Zack’s heart.  Those younger than YHC were raised on the girl with the crazy name and big ti… I mean hair famously known as Topanga Lawrence.  Fun fact, her guy on Boy Meets World is the real life younger brother of Winnie Cooper’s guy on The Wonder Years.  Another fun fact, YHC met Topanga playing roulette at Treasure Island in Las Vegas about 20 years ago.  So I ask, who is your girl?  Any other submissions?  For the record, mother nature has been very kind to all these ladies.  They’ve aged like a very fine wine.  These younger dudes raised on Hannah Montana must be disgusted these days.  The First Watch Season of Giving continues.  Next up, Last Call.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Rosie’s 12 Days of Christmas at NoToll – 12/23

    F3 RVA Secret Santa, still time to sign up – 12/23

    The Bridge – 12/27

    Breaking Bread – 12/27 and 12/28

  • The French Italian Pervert

    Seven men huddled for warmth near the Nickel Bridge toll booth, then two tardies joined to make nine.

    COP (IC)

    • Jazzercises
    • Helicopters
    • Copperhead Squats
    • Arm Circles
    • Overhead Claps
    • Seal Claps
    • Raise the Roofs
    • Plankorama
    • Hand Release Merkins
    • Suzanne Somers
    • Freddie Mercurys

    Mosey to the start of the Nickel Bridge

    • Alternating exercises at each light post across – Merkins and Squats
    • Reverso – Mountain Climbers and Burpees

    Mosey to Love Hill

    • P1 – Run to left bend in road and return
    • P2 – Lunge, Murder Bunny, Polar Bear

    Mosey to the Amphitheater

    Self Destruction

    • Merkin (any variety), WWII, SSH x 1, x 2, x 3….up the steps

    Mosey back to the VSF

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    When most would complain about the cold, the men of F3 RVA seek colder elements to test their mettle.  Thus a trip across the bridge was in order.  Hitch being Hitch and also plotting out public toilets, was late but able to find the PAX thanks to Handshake being given advance orders while coming in hot as well.  Faceplant’s M is living out a fantasy this month of being married to Inspector Clouseau or possibly a guy that molests pizza dough.  Send UpChuck your address and he’ll happily pin your home on PortaDash.  Wifi password is appreciated.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Breaking Bread – Need 2 for December and beyond

    Next F3 RVA trip to the Bridge 12/27

    Secret Santa – sign up now

  • Marshmallow Gives Great Head

    Six of RVA’s finest piled into M-Snake’s minivan and headed out west for a beatdown for the ages.  The men of the Bridge were thrilled to join us after a 20-minute impromptu Broga session.

    COP (IC)

    • Don Quixotes
    • Helicopters
    • Copperhead Squats
    • Hairy Rockettes
    • Arm Circles
    • Overhead Claps
    • Seal Claps
    • Merkins
    • Freddie Mercurys
    • LBCs

    Mosey to the end of the blacktop

    6 Cone Déjà vu Escalator– (10 reps each stop)

    • Merkins, Run Back
    • Merkins, Jump Squats, Merkins, Run Back
    • Merkins, Jump Squats, Carolina Dry Docks, Jump Squats, Merkins, Run Back
    • Merkins, Jump Squats, Carolina Dry Docks, 2ct Lunges, Carolina Dry Docks, Jump Squats, Merkins, Run Back
    • Merkins, Jump Squats, Carolina Dry Docks, 2ct Lunges, Monkey Humpers, 2ct Lunges, Carolina Dry Docks, Jump Squats, Merkins, Run Back
    • Merkins, Jump Squats, Carolina Dry Docks, 2ct Lunges, Monkey Humpers, 2ct Flutter Kicks, Monkey Humpers, 2ct Lunges, Carolina Dry Docks, Jump Squats, Merkins, Run Back

    Mosey to the center of the blacktop

    Eye of the Storm w Partner – Booyah Merkins x 5 at the Eye

    • WWIs x 20
    • WWIIs x 20
    • Mountain Climbers x 20 2ct
    • SSHs x 40

    Modified 4 Corners

    • C1 – SSHs x 40, return to start
    • C1 and C2 – SSHs x 40, Imperial Squats x 30
    • C1, C2, and C3 – SSHs x 40, Imperial Squats x 30, Hand Release Merkins x 20
    • C2, C3, and C4 – Imperial Squats x 30, Hand Release Merkins x 20, Burpees x 10

    Mary

    • American Hammers

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    On brand, a PAX led by YHC is going to be early to secure the AO.  We were early enough to have Mudslide show us a few moves not on Last Call’s menu before the men of the Bridge were released to the AO.  The Bridge’s friendly greeter affectionately known as Marshmallow was happy to take part.  At one stop during the Escalator Mudslide had the remaining remnants of his peanut butter shampoo licked away by Marshmallow.  Not sure who enjoyed it more.    Cumberland Restaurant hit the spot as usual, mumblechatter was top notch, and Senor Frog wants to know if your portfolio is strong to quite strong?  He says go all in on Crypto.  Whitesnake has the best taste in music of anyone YHC knows.  1st, 2nd, and 3rd F were all experienced on this day.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Next F3 RVA trip to the Bridge 12/27

  • Last Minute Q

    Runners, walkers, ruckers, dogs, were rudderless until YHC grabbed the Q at 0525.

    Here’s where the runners traveled:

    • Exit Godwin via Maremont
    • R on Raintree
    • Circle the Lake behind Raintree Swim and Racquet Club
    • Continue on Raintree across Gayton onto Chauncey
    • Reverso (re-circle the Lake if desired)

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Never wanting to run the Handshake route, YHC grabbed the Q with only moments to spare.  Little time for planning, but the proper mileage was obtained for all.  If you see Mr. Rogers rucking with a cinderblock tied to his junk, mind your business.  Congrats to Choppa, aka the newest member of Men in Black.  Not sure if he gets the cool mind erasing pen on day 1.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Prayers for all the runners in tomorrow’s half and marathon

    The Bridge tomorrow with YHC

  • PPC – Posts Per Capita

    A combined 8,630 posts or roughly 1,438 posts per capita gathered at Dogpile to see what the Bash Bros had in store and to drop 6 more on the heap.  Officially unofficially the most tonnage at a workout of all time. 

    Here’s what went down:

    Handshake Q

    • Mosey around the circle and down the Amphitheater to the Stage
    • COP – SSHs, DQs, Helicopters, Ukranian Soldiers, Plankorama, HRMs, Inverted Scorpion Kicks, Ball Lickers

    Triple Check

    • P1 – Run the Amphitheater perimeter
    • P2 – Bench Kicks
    • P3 – Step-Ups
    • Repeato LBCs/ Squats, Repeato WWIIs/ Incline Merkins

    Bearcrawl up the Amphitheater

    Mosey to top of Carillon

    EF Hutton Q

    • Dips x 20 x 3
    • Decline Merkins x 10 x 3
    • Incline Merkins x 10 x 3

    Mosey past Ha’ Penny Stage

    Who’s Got Wood? w/ Partner

    • Log Roll x 30 yards
    • Jump Overs L/R x 20
    • Log Squats x 10
    • Reverso and put your wood back where it belongs

    Mosey to the Rusty Cage

    Jerk It, If Necessary x 3

    • P1 – Run to fire hydrant for Burpees x 2 and return
    • P2 – Pull-ups or Jerkins

    Mosey to Sh*tters Row

    • 1st Mary – Flutter Kicks, LBCs

    Mosey back to VSF

    • 2nd Mary – American Hammers, APDs

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Rarely does a PAX assemble with such depth, length and girth as was the case today.  As we circled for the COP an estimate of seven thousand posts was guessed but proved to be severely understated.  YHC did his best Attila impersonation throughout the morning, as Handshake questioned one’s ability to score a slap and tickle while downrange in a tent or Yurt with the 2.0s five feet away.  Handshake packed a queen-sized cot for his cub scout adventure just in case.  A full report will be available Monday.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Faceplant – collecting diapers through the month

    Gomer – Ramp build next Saturday 11/1

    YHC – The Bridge 11/15

  • Lookin’ Good Fellas

    According to the flock of tomatoes running on Westover 8 studs were getting it done. 

    Here’s what transpired: 

    Slaughter Starter 

    Mosey down Shirley to the intersection 

    COP (IC) 

    • Don Quixotes 
    • Ukranian Soldiers 
    • Jazzercises 
    • Helicopters 
    • Copperhead Squats 
    • Hand Release Merkins 
    • Plankorama 
    • Mountain Climbers 

    Mosey to the hill next to Shields Lake 

    Bernorama 

    • P1 – Bernie up the hill and run back (each round add a Bern, max at 3) 
    • P2 – Merkins, Jump Squats, Freddie Mercurys 

    Mosey over to the wall 

    Dipkins 

    • Dips x 20 
    • Derkins x 10 
    • Repeato, Repeato 

    Mosey up to Westover and Berkley 

    Quad Check 

    • P1 – Run about 100 yds to the white sign and back 
    • P2 – Imperial Squats 
    • P3 – Captain Thors 
    • P4 – Hand Release Merkins 

    Mosey down Berkley across the VITA Trail to the end of the Carillon field 

    Booyah If You Can 

    • P1 – Run to the end of the field and back 
    • P2 – Bearcrawl, Lunge, Broadjump Burpees 
    • Booyah Merkins x 10 at each switch, continue until both partners are at the Carillon 

    Mosey up to the rooftop 

    • Scissor Sisters x 3 sets 

    Mosey to the Amphitheatre 

    • Alternate Box Jumps and Incline Merkins 

    Mosey back to the flag 

    • Mary (Heels to Heaven, Hoco Prom Dates, LBCs) 
    • Ring of Fire 

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT 

    MOLESKIN 

    There were moans, there were groans, and possibly some soiled underpants, plus plenty of mumblechatter and some real solid scenery.  All in all, a heck of a way to celebrate 10 years.  Grateful for it all, the opportunity to lead, and hopeful to do it 10+ more.    Fist bump to the gentleman, his kid, and dog at 900 Westover Rd, thank you for being cool.   

    ANNOUNCEMENTS 

    The Bridge 10/25 (Bootleg) and 11/15 (EF Hutton) 

    Need someone to take Breaking Bread 10/26

  • For Unto Us A Child Is Born

    Runners, walkers, ruckers, dogs, and Currahee virgins united for various routes around Godwin HS.

    Here’s where the runners traveled:

    • L on Pump
    • L on Falconbridge
    • R on Idlebrook and continue on Sorrento
    • L on Dawndeer
    • R on Flintwood
    • L on Ridgefield
    • R on Eagles View
    • L on Glen Eagles
    • L on Old Prescott
    • Circle Godwin and back to the SF

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Fresh as a daisy while running on 4 hours of sleep and having brought peace to the Middle East, Pigskin was back in action.  Rumor has it, when the Boogeyman goes to bed at night, he checks under his bed for Pigskin.  We also welcomed Chum to the front side of the school.  YHC was a little disappointed no one opted for 10 laps around Godwin.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Prayers for Chicharonne’s coworker

    The Bridge 10/25 with Bootleg and 11/15 with YHC