Author: EF Hutton

  • 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

  • No Dessert

    With Splinter downrange, Saab on the mend, and Lockjaw parts unknown, someone had to step up.  Here’s the last second plan:

    • Out the Batcave
    • Take Westham Station to S Ridge
    • 4s – Hit River and Reverso
    • 5s – River and Reverso, plus Highland or Old Bridge
    • 6s – River and Reverso, Old Bridge and Highland, and Panorama, plus something else
    • Back to SF

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Hey, at least it wasn’t over the Huguenot Bridge or GROOOVVVE.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • The Bridge – see Slack, Bootleg taking a team on 10/25
    • Welcome Sorbet, new to town from Omaha by way of Charlotte – have some dessert

  • A Toast to Gypsy

    Runners, walkers, rucker, dogs united for various routes around Godwin HS.

    Here’s where the runners traveled:

    • R on Pump
    • R on Buffapple
    • L on Singingwoods
    • R on Brookmont
    • L on Cox
    • R on Cedar Knoll
    • R on Cottrell
    • L onto path through Deep Run Park until it dumps out onto the main road
    • 5s – L on Ridgefield, R on Falconbridge, R on Pump
    • 4s – R on Ridgefield, L on Raintree, R on Maremont, Circle Godwin

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    The PAX hoped to raise a glass to Gypsy but the allure of the fartsack or perhaps wedding day jitters kept him away.  Alas, maybe we can roast, I mean toast, Pinto when the time comes.  As the darkness lingers, it seemed like a great day to go through the park, makes sense to YHC.  No one got lost enough that they didn’t make it back.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Safe travels to Eqypt for Pigskin

    2nd F Lunch Tuesday the 14th noon

    Prayers for Ramp Build tomorrow

    F3 Recruitment efforts tomorrow – See Mr. Rogers or EF for details

  • F3 RVA – 11th Birthday

    Fifty-six HIMs said to heck with clowns, bouncy houses, cake and ice cream, let’s celebrate our 11th birthday with a good old fashioned beatdown.

    Here’s what transpired:

    Mosey to the Amphitheater for Mission, Disclaimer, and COP

    • SSHs
    • Helicopters
    • Copperhead Squats
    • Jazzercises
    • Ukranian Soldiers
    • HRMs
    • Flutter Kicks
    • LBCs
    • Plankorama

    Add Rosie and Handshake into the Q Mix

    EF Q

    Triple Check at the Rusty Cage

    • P1 – Run to the Hydrant and does 1 Burpee then returns
    • P2 – Pullups
    • P3 – Lt. Dans

    Mosey to the Big Circle

    Catch Me if You Can (Roughly 1.5 laps around)

    • P1 – Runs the Circle
    • P2 – Bearcrawl, Lunge, Broadjump Burpees
    • At Flapjack 10 Booyah Merkins

    Mosey to the Amphitheater

    Down the steps – alternating Dips, Incline Merkins 1,2,3…

    Handshake Q

    • “A Bunch of Merkins and WWIIs”
    • YHC also saw them do some Squats

    Rosie Q

    Vita Track w Merkins, V-Ups, Jump Squats, Freddie Mercurys

    Triple Check

    • P1 – Pullups
    • P2 – Heels to Heaven
    • P3 – Monkey Humpers

    Re-Converge on the Carillon Field for an Eye of the Storm x 2

    • Mike Tyson Merkins x 20
    • WWIIs x 20
    • Imperial Squats x 20
    • SSHs x 40
    • Burpees x 2 at each return to the Eye

    Mary

    • LBCs
    • Hello Dollys
    • Rosalitas
    • APDs
    • Heels to Heaven
    • Box Cutters

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Today was meant to celebrate how the last 11 years of F3 has challenged us, molded us, and called each one of us to be the men and leaders we are designed to be.  Gents, it’s been a pleasure to serve the men of F3 RVA.  If I’ve made a tiny fraction of the impact that this PAX makes on me daily, then I’ll call my time as 1st F Q a success.  I humbly hand the reins over to Handshake for some fresh ideas and renewed enthusiasm.  As we enjoyed some 2nd F, we honored and perhaps roasted some of the finest men F3 RVA has to offer.

    Awards and acknowledgments were:

    • Summer Tour Finishers – Rosie, Blue Moon, UpChuck, Beaver, EF Hutton
    • New Members of the 1000k Club – DTH, Lighthouse, Pigskin, Lockjaw, Last Call, Gumbo

    The Gloomy’s

    • Newcomer of the Year – Beaver
    • SOJer of the Year – Hermey
    • DaVillain of the Year – Bulkhead
    • Westhoegian of the Year – Attila
    • AO of the Year – NoToll (Machismo as Site Q)
    • Qer of the Year – Beaver (162 62.3%)
    • Best 2nd F – Circus Maximus Coffeteria (Offshore)
    • Best 3rd F – The Bridge (UpChuck, Hermey, Heist, Corned Beef, Whitesnake, many more)
    • CSAUP of the Year – Century Classic II (Team Captains – Swoop, Boberry, Draper/Rosie, EF Hutton)
    • Convergence of the Year – Memorial Day (Beaver/Beat It, Vandelay, Warby, Mudslide, Gomer Pyle)
    • Workout Vibe of the Year – (t) Yacht Rock and The Lounge
    • Best Tradition – Return of the Ghost Flag
    • EHer of the Year – (t) Teddy KGB, Roger Roger
    • Slack-er of the Year – Kubota
    • Most Likely to “Modify as Necessary” – Senor Frog
    • Q Most Likely to Have a Theme – Whitesnake
    • Heated Underwear Award – Heist

    Lastly we inducted 4 new members into the F3 RVA Corporate Legends.

    • Saab
    • Pigskin
    • Doner Kebab
    • Oyster

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Prayers for Deep Dish’s Father, Big Rig’s Mother, Handshake’s Wife’s Cousin

    CSAUP – This coming Friday night, see Crabgrass and Slack for details

  • F3 RVA 11 Year Anniversary Convergence

    Join us as we celebrate 11 years of F3 RVA with a beatdown followed by coffee and some very “special” awards.  This event is open to all men.  Bring your flags, wear your colors, and maybe make a donation to Nancy Lopez’s F3 Africa clothing and shoe drive. Please note the updated launch time.

    Location: DogPile

    Beatdown: 6:30 am

    Coffee and Awards: 7:40 am

  • Currahee PR?

    Mr. Rogers put out a Q APB last night, YHC responded….this morning.

    Here’s where we traveled:

    • Exit Godwin via path to Maremont
    • R on Raintree
    • R on Cherrywood
    • L on Cedarbluff
    • L on Waltham and continue on Chauncey back to Raintree
    • L on Falconbridge
    • R on Pump
    • Add laps of Godwin or other add-ins as desired

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    New faces at Currahee as a byproduct of the Circus circus of late.  Someone asked if this was an AO PR.  It is in fact the 2nd biggest Currahee turnout, bested only by the PAX of 16 or 18 two weeks ago.  Apparently, a distant memory either way, and those figures remain unaudited.  Today’s numbers are official in my expert paid opinion.  Trust me, I’m certified.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Prayers for Charlotte

    2nd F Lunch Tuesday noon – Firehouse Subs

    Sept 20 – 11 Year Anniversary convergence

    Sept 26 – CSAUP “Warm Triangle” – see Slack for details

  • Hunting Ms

    Three insomniacs arose at 0430 to stretch, bend, review Netflix shows, and imagine a steeple growing from Handshake’s ass.

    Maneuvers included

    • Good Mornings
    • Dead Man Hang
    • Wilson’s Wife
    • Fudd’s Wife
    • Cat
    • Cow
    • Warrior 1, 2, 3, and 4?
    • Whooping Crane
    • Bat Signal
    • Child’s Pose
    • Ball Lickers
    • Pigeon
    • Inverted Superman
    • Gorilla Press
    • Figure 4
    • Cobra Clutch
    • Tombstone Piledriver
    • Airplane Spin
    • Savasana

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Until further notice, Broga is on at FW when temps are above 40 or until the PAX has a better offer because their Ms watched The Hunting Wives.  All the troubles, stresses, and problems of the world just seem to melt away at Broga.  IYKYK.