Author: EF Hutton

  • 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

  • DogPile Goes Green

    A fan favorite of the mighty First Watch, the Green Pill was passed around at DogPile and the PAX went off on a magical trip.

    Here’s what allegedly transpired:

    Mosey to the amphitheater. 

    COP

    • Imaginary Jump Rope
    • Copperhead Squats
    • Russian Soldiers
    • Helicopters
    • Jazzercises
    • Hand Release Merkins
    • Plankorama
    • Suzanne Somers L/R
    • Freddie Mercurys

    Mosey to the stage and retrieve a block and mosey to the Bermuda Triangle

    Endless Escalator De-Escalator– Exercise 1, Run a lap around the triangle, 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 Squat Walkers – 1count (180)
    3. WWIIs (160)
    4. Carolina Dry Docks (140)
    5. Block Dips (120)
    6. American Hammers – 2 count (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

    YHC came up with this lil thing last fall.  The PAX of First Watch love-hate it so much, seemed only appropriate to share with the rest of the PAX.  Great as always to have Guinness from out of town.  Handshake dropped numerous four-letter words when he saw the old Green Pill board awaiting the PAX upon arrival at the Triangle.  Music to YHC’s ears.  Phonics set the pace, only slowed down slightly by Block Thrusters.  Mr. Rogers was right on his heels.  Police made an appearance when they heard someone was doling out pills.  Perhaps they came to chase off the predators lying in wait.  YHC saw the white van, but didn’t see the driver of the car, though UpChuck says their appearance would certainly lead one to believe you’d find them on a particular registry.  Maybe someone reported the unidentified flying object.  YHC suspects that was a group we shall call Meal Cream trying to steal the Green Pill and charge fifty bucks a pop for it.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Freed to Bleed – See Boberry

    BRR – See TYA

    DaVille Relay – See Spit

  • Is This Too Much?

    Nothing much to see here, just 3 dudes appropriately dressed running 3 to 4 miles and one guy dressed to venture North of the Wall. Some good conversation along the way. YHC learned today that Gomer was once known as Rock and the true freaks meet at 0545 near Maymont to ruck around town.

  • St. Dora’s Day

    Five Non-Wee Lads arose this fine Irish morn with visions of clovers and shamrocks dancing in their heads.  Here’s what shenanigans transpired.

    Mosey to Church patio

    COP (IC)

    • Dead Leprechaun Hang
    • Jazzercises
    • Helicopters (would it be highly inappropriate to rename these Kobes?)
    • Imperial Walkers
    • Squats
    • HRMs
    • Freddie Mercurys
    • Reverse Scorpion Kicks

    Mosey through the parking lot over to Cameron and Culpepper

    Lucky Dora

    • 100 Merkins, 200 Flutter Kicks, 300 Riverdance Hops (Bernie up the hill after each 25/50/75 of the exercises– 12 Berns total)

    Mosey the loop Culpepper-Thom-Grattan-Cameron-S.Ridge

    • 10 Merkins per left-side mailbox, 20 Lass Humpers per right-side box

    Mosey back to the parking lot

    Mary

    • Irish Hammers
    • Heals to Heaven
    • APDs

    Numberama, Nameorama, COToast

    MOLESKIN

    Attempting a deep fake, YHC dropped the hint that Green was in today’s forecast.  Whether it was the weather, the threat of the Green Pill, or too much toothbrushing, a smallish crowd for a St. Patrick’s Day First Watch.  No worries, the PAX was lively and bright like that first Guinness of the day.  Speaking of Guinness, Last Call couldn’t let the biggest drinking day of the year get started without a toast.  Appreciate the refreshments.  If so inclined YHC recommends you Hooligans check out Derry Girls on Netflix, a show about a group of schoolgirls growing up in early 90s Ireland.  It should make you laugh, unless of course you’re English.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    See TYA about BRR

    Congrats to Ed on the new gig

    See UpChuck about Breaking Bread

  • Wham!

    Wham!

    Thirteen Southern Gentlemen and one George Michael wannabe took to the streets of Tuckahoe in homage to everything Vinny stands for in fashion. Here’s where they went: 

    All

    • Out UR Drive
    • Right on Westhampton Way/ Crenshaw
    • Left on Westhampton Way
    • Right on College
    • Left on University

    4s

    • Right on Ralston
    • Left on University/Ziontown
    • Right on Holmes
    • Cross Ridge to Sunset/University
    • Left on College
    • Right through Robins Center
    • Back to Flag

    5s

    • Right on Ralston
    • Left on University/ Ziontown
    • Right on Ridge to Lakewood
    • Right on Westham
    • Left on University
    • Left on College
    • Right on Campus
    • Right on UR Drive/ Gateway
    • Back to Flag

    6s

    • Left on Westham
    • Right on River
    • Right on Ralston
    • Left on University/ Ziontown
    • Right on Ridge
    • Left on Forest
    • Right on Lindsay
    • Follow last 5 5-Miler steps
    • Back to flag

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    After some technical issues, the routes were pre-published to give the PAX a chance to visualize the route before getting overwhelmed by the directions.  To YHC’s knowledge all followed the route to a T, though all fell a hair short of the desired mileage.  Unfamiliar with the attire recommended for a Southern Gentleman, TYA opted for a less classic look.  Pre-run he dressed as a hot dog, post-run as a member of Wham!  This route was chosen with safety in mind; however some unnamed members of the PAX chose to ignore road closings on the ride in today.  From the literal sound of it, UpChuck nearly lived up to his name, while following Corned Beef who apparently was struggling to digest his namesake.  Early St. Patty’s Day feast?

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    None of note

  • You Sound Like A Toilet Plunger

    Nine guys were dry until Singer made them all moist.  Here’s what she said.

    EF Hutton Q

    Mosey down Lindsay Ct

    COP (IC)

    • Imaginary Jump Rope
    • Helicopters
    • Jazzercises
    • Imperial Walkers
    • Merkins
    • Crabcakes
    • Jack Webb Legs – 1:4 Ratio Jump Squats/ Monkey Humpers up to 10:40

    Love Hoedown Hill

    • P1 – Run
    • P2 – Polar Bear, Lunge, Broadjump Burpees

    Wedding Singer Q

    Mosey to Parking Lot

    11s (Run across lot/ Bear Crawl hill)

    • Merkins/ WWIIs (on the wet end)

    Hitchhiker Q

    DORA

    • P1 – Burpees x 100, SSHs x 200, LBCs x 300
    • P2 – Run to end of parking lot and back and swap

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Somehow there are multiple levels of wetness, today started pretty harmless and dry, but leveled up quickly.  YHC kept the PAX off its 6, then Singer said $%& it and called for WWIIs on the downhill end of the parking lot.  By the time the PAX reached Hitch’s LBCs, UpChuck’s back to parking lot suction sounded like a toilet plunger after dollar taco night.  Bodos had the guns on display looking taut.  Personally, YHC would save that shirt for date night. 

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Open spots for Breaking Bread through the summer, get your slot while you still can

    Congrats to Hitchhiker for his new home – Karaoke night to follow

    Prayers for Roger Roger’s M and 2.0s

  • Sneaky Leg Day?

    Grateful for the Monday night option, EF took the Q.  Here’s what transpired.

    Mosey through the sloppy field to the bus loop.

    COP (IC)

    • SSHs
    • Russian Soldiers
    • Helicopters
    • Copperhead Squats
    • Merkins
    • Crabcakes
    • Freddie Mercurys

    Mosey to the back corner of the property

    Compounding 4-Corners around perimeter of the city block with Burpee Chaser x 5 at each corner

    • Merkins x 20/ Squats x 30/ Mountain Climbers x 40/ LBCs x 50
    • Reverso while dropping last exercise each corner

    Mosey to Planter Boxes

    Planter Box Shuffle

    Lunge – Side Lunge R – Lunge – Side Lunge L – all the way through

    Quick Mary – Flutter Kicks/ Hello Dollys

    Repeato Planter Box Shuffle

    Quick set of Monkey Humpers

    Mosey to the end of the Bus Loop

    Bearcrawl the length of the Bus Loop

    Mary

    • Box Cutters
    • Heals to Heaven
    • APDs, Right Leg APDs, Left Leg APDs

    Mosey to front of school

    Conveyor Belt

    • Merkins, People’s Chair, SSHs, Jump Squats, Run

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Never skip leg day.  YHC repeats, never skip leg day.  But it’s also quite acceptable to sneak in 160 merkins and 40 Burpees along the way.  Oh, and abs are important too.  But also don’t forget the cardio.  Best off to just work it all.  Won’t speak for the entire PAX, but YHC felt it everywhere when done.  UpChuck says YHC is developing a reputation.  Pretty sure he meant for being an assassin, but maybe just for being an ass.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Open spots for Breaking Bread through the spring into summer- see UpChuck or the Q Sheet