Author: EF Hutton

  • Skydiving

    We ran, we conquered, we kick its a$$. And talked about fake skydiving.

  • West End Home Run Derby

    With Gumbo’s blessing the Home Run Derby goes on. This year with a little West End twist. We’ll meet 0530, Tuesday July 27th at Tuckahoe Little League. Park in the lot in front of Rico’s Mexican Grill at the corner of Ridgefield and John Rolfe. Workout will be simple, slow-pitch softball style, hit a homer and pass out punishment, hit anything else the entire PAX is punished. Burpees are the standard punishment. This workout will replace Heartbreak Ridge for the week. Do not go to Quioccasin Middle. Hope to see you there. Bring your gloves, hats and big league chew and be a kid again.

  • Gaymont, Wood and Some Other Streets

    Thirteen circled up at the new meetup for the quickest directions YHC could spit out. It was a known route.

    All Runners:

    Out the Batcave, across the shopping center, down Westham Station to S. Ridge, dogleg across River to Gaymont to University.

    4s:

    Right on University, left on Westham Pkwy, Right on Lakewood, Left on College, through the Robins Center parking lot and home

    5s and 6s:

    Left on University, quick right on Ralston, Left on University to Ziontown.

    5s:

    Right on Holmes, dogleg across Ridge to Sunset to University, left on College, through the Robins Center parking lot and home

    6s:

    Continue on Ziontown to Ridge, quick right, then left on Forest, right on Lindsay, left on Westham Pkwy, right on Waveny to Wood, left on Lakewood, left on College, through the Robins Center parking lot and home

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Apologies to Saab as YHC not only stole the Q, but also stole his route. All due respect. In a hurry to put the directions out and get moving YHC left out the loop around the lake and possibly the left on Westham to Lakewood for the 4s. Will make it up next time.

    Announcements

    Town Hall on Zoom

    Homerun Derby – Preblast to come

  • Park Where? Blasphemy

    Fourteen in various stages of dress took on F3RVA’s hilliest Tuesday morning run.  Here’s where they went: 

    All

    • Out to College around Pitt Field
    • R on University Dr
    • R on Westham
    • L on Lindsay Dr
    • R on Lindsay Ct to bottom and back
    • Continue on Lindsay Dr
    • R on Forest

    4s

    • R on Rock Creek
    • R on Baldwin
    • R on Wood
    • L on Lakewood
    • L on College
    • R behind Pitt Field
    • Loop of the Lake
    • Back to flag

    5s/ 6s

    • L on University Blvd
    • L on Arlington
    • R on University Blvd
    • L on Forest
    • Pick up 4s Route
    • On College continue past Pitt Field
    • R on Campus
    • R on UR Drive
    • Back to flag

    6s

    • After Arlington L on University Blvd
    • Touch Glendale and Reverso back to Forest
    • Pick up 5s Route

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Several PAX from Hoedown were tortured with extreme 11s on Lindsay Ct yesterday, YHC included.  Splinter was 1 shy of completion, so YHC figured he should return.  Plus it sucks in a way only F3 men can appreciate.  Marv’s weather app promises cooler less humid mornings this week, but today was not that.  It was hot and extremely moist.  Saab bucked the route, presumably in search of dryer air.  At the risk of starting a mutiny, F3RVA’s resident Sensei has suggested that the PAX meet at the parking lot on the corner of UR Dr and Richmond Way to avoid speeding golf carts, trash trucks, buses, and Swan Goose sh*t.  Some say that’s Blasphemy.  Next week will decide it.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Breaking Bread needs 2 volunteers to complete the Summer – See UpChuck

    July 31st F3 Night at the Diamond – see Bone Thugs , Squirrel sized F3 Shirts for the first 1,000 fans?

  • They Don’t Make These Biscuits In Denver

    Three arrived at the prescribed time, one was a minute behind, then another joined for the return route. None of the usual suspects today. Good to have new faces. Biscuits were enjoyed by all, including our visitor from Colorado. Welcome back. ET’s 2nd F never disappoints.

  • Rusty Q

    The PAX was eager to launch at 530, however 6 weeks of rest has made YHC a rusty Q.  After a quick apology and disclaimer, the PAX was off and running at 537.

    The THANG

    Baked Potato Bar with the Works

    • Chili
    • Pork BBQ
    • Bacon Bits (the food, not the dude)
    • Butter
    • Sour Cream
    • Cheese
    • Salsa
    • Black Beans
    • Broccoli
    • Green Onions
    • Chives

    Caesar Salad

    Southern Style Banana Pudding

    Sweet Tea

    Lemonade

    MOLESKIN

    First time Qing Breaking Bread and first time Qing period in a while, but it felt great to get back on that saddle and most importantly to help people who truly need it.  Due to protocols, YHC couldn’t stay for the 2nd F, nevertheless it remains a remarkable experience.  YHC had a hell of a time planting the flag though, glad that jackhammer was in the trunk.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Sign up for Breaking Bread in July or beyond

  • Bass Ackwards

    Eighteen thoroughbreds hit the streets of Tuckahoe for a mini-convergence at SpiderRun. Here’s where they went: 

    All

    • Out around the Baseball stadium onto College
    • Right on University
    • Left on Ralston
    • Right on River
    • Right on E. Glenbrooke
    • Left on W. Glenbrooke

    4s

    • Turn around at Summit and reverso the route

    5s

    • Ascend and descend Summit
    • Continue loop on W. Glenbrooke to E. Glenbrooke to River
    • Reverso the rest of the route

    6s

    • 5s plus loop of Hellaire to Twin Lake

    Back to flag

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    No shortage of hills and no shortage of pollen in the air to chew on, but the temp was perfect for a run.  Half the 5s chose to run the loop in reverse and missed the pleasure of Summit, but the others made up for it.  Great to see huge numbers out at SpiderRun.  Not sure what the other groups mumblechattered about, but YHC’s group discussed the dynamics of youth sports, notably “elite elite” travel soccer and baseball, and their impact on high school sports.  Bootleg subscribes to the adage “Suns Out, Guns Out” and nips too.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Freed to Bleed

    BRR

  • BOGO Qs

    BOGO Qs

    Fourteen fresh off spring break took to the grounds of Hoedown for an unintended hot potato.  Here’s what went down.  EF gave the 5 minute warning, Garbage Plate gave the 1 minute.  At game time GP won the face off and away the PAX went.

    Mosey to the far end of the parking lot

    COP (IC)

    • Cherry Pickers
    • Don Quixotes
    • Russian Soldiers
    • Merkins
    • Abdominal Risers (these have a name?  if not, YHC recommends Snukas like Superfly coming off the top rope)
    • LBCs

    Mosey down Lindsay and hang a right

    DORA

    • P1 – HRMs x 100, Box Cutters x 200, Monkey Humpers x 300
    • P2 – Run the circle clockwise

    Mosey back up to TES parking lot hill

    11s

    • Imperial Squats at the bottom/ WWIIs at the top
    • Bernie up the hill between exercises

    Mosey up to Basketball/ Dodgeball/ Gagaball court

    Triple Check

    • P1 – Dips
    • P2 – Merkins
    • P3 – Bearcrawl halfway across, run to fence and back

    Mosey to Horseshoe infield

    12 Burpees OYO

    Mary – Flutter Kicks, APDs, LBCs, Rosalitas

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Garbage Plate was eager to get a jump on next week’s Q so YHC happily shared this week’s.  Apart from the initial confusion, the teamwork and passing of the Q was seamless.  Great to meet Crash Test Dummy for the first time and welcome to Bodos’s FNG now known as Ticket to Ride.  TTR didn’t seem to struggle at all, hopefully he comes back really soon and we can change that.  YHC plants his flag now and vows to defeat all who seek to take the Q at SpiderRun tomorrow.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Freed to Bleed – let’s overrun them with guys in black T-shirts

    Prayers for CTD’s neighbor (heart attack)

  • Hi Lucy!

    Sometimes it’s sunny and 70 and other times it’s sunny and 70. Taking advantage, 2 hit the hills of Tuckahoe for a 4 plus mile jaunt. Route was Hoedown to Westham to Baldwin, across Patterson, circle the neighborhood, back across Patterson, onto Woodberry, then Horsepen, left on Hampshire/Wheeler/Bandy, through the woods onto College, right on University, return to Hoedown via Westham. Along the way M and 2.0 Bacon Bits were charmed by UpChuck not once, but twice. Discussion topics varied, landing on ACC sports at the very end. A topic on which YHC can actually keep pace with UpChuck.

  • How ‘Bout That Local Sports Team?

    With so many great sporting events in April, why honor just one?  Here’s what went down.

    Mosey to the front field.

    COP (IC)

    • SSHs
    • Cherry Pickers
    • Don Quixotes
    • Copperhead Squats
    • Arm Circles
    • Hand Release Merkins
    • Freddie Mercurys
    • Imperial Walkers

    Mosey back to parking lot triangle

    Ode to Opening Day (Sprints)

    • Single
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Home Run Trot

    Mosey over to Holton Fairway (Masters week)

    Amen 4 Corners – 4 Rounds (18 Reps)

    • Merkins
    • Jump Squats
    • LBCs
    • Carolina Dry Docks

    Mosey to BBall Court

    March Madness Conveyor Belt (2 rounds)

    • Guard – Dribble the court and drive to the hoop for a lay-up
    • Post Players – Merkins, WWIIs, SSHs, Lunges, Heels to Heaven, Monkey Humpers

    Mosey to the back field for F3 Pro Day

    • 40 yd Sprint (repeato)
    • Merkins til you drop

    Mosey to the side wall for a Hockey Fight (3 Periods)

    • P1 – Bear Crawl around tree, backward skate back
    • P2 – Line change wall sit
    • 10 Burpees OYO

    Mosey back to the parking lot

    Mary

    • LBCs, Right Leg LBCs, Left Leg LBCs, No Leg LBCs, Reverse Crunch, APDs

    Ring of Fire

    Mosey to VSF

    • Burpees for time

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Perfect conditions for an evening beatdown.  YHC loves sports and April has some great ones going on between the NCAA Championship, the Masters, MLB Opening Day, and the NFL Draft.  Throw in the end of NHL season and what else could you need?  Thanks to the guys for playing along with something just a little different.  And thanks to Baylor for putting a few bucks in YHC’s pocket.

    Announcements –

    BRR still needs a few

    DaVille Tomato Relay registration is still open