Author: EF Hutton

  • Humpapalooza

    A resurgent thirteen found their way to the darkest AO in RVA to start the week with a banger of a leg smoker. 

    Long mosey down Forest through the neighborhood and back to the school blacktop.

    COP (IC)

    • DQs
    • Arm Circles
    • Copperhead Squats
    • Russian Soldiers
    • Imperial Walkers
    • Cherry Pickers
    • Jack Webb – Legs (1:4 ratio up to 9:36) – pause for LBCs in middle
      • Jump Squats/ Monkey Humpers

    Mosey to bottom of the hill

    • 11s (Bernie Up) – 2ct Lunges/ Crunchy Frogs

    Mosey to back lot

    • Triple Check – Donkey Kicks, Dips, Run

    Mosey back to the hill

    • Clockwork Merkins

    Long mosey through neighborhood to Forest, back up hill to the flag

    • PLTs – 3×20
    • Burpee Minute

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Apologies to Duke and Honeymoon for repeating the Jack Webb leg routine from DaVille a few weeks back, but legs were the hot topic of the day, and monkey humpers were the prescribed medicine.  Pair that with 55 2ct lunges and 10 Bernies up the hill and the legs were screaming.  Great to be back at Hoedown and see strong numbers after a bit of a hiatus.  Welcome Voicemail a few weeks into F3 and his FNG Tubbs, first time for YHC bringing about a splashing of merlot.  Glad no one turned an ankle moseying down Forest, not sure that can be counted as a sidewalk. 

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Amateur RAMM Gears Friday

    Labor Day convergence – Timberwolf

    HDHH – this Wednesday at Kuba Kuba Dos

    Retreat in September, sign up for Cornhole tournament

  • DogPile’s Greatest Hits: Volume I

    Fourteen fartsack slayers attacked the grounds of DogPile (WDog).  Here’s how it went down.

    The THANG

    Mosey toward the bridge for a quick warmup COP (SSH, DQs, Merkins)

    • Out and Back 3 light poles – 2 Burpees at each

    Mosey to the bottom of Hate Hill

    • Polar Bear x 5/ Lunge x 10 2ct/ Broad Jump Burpees x 3 – Run to bend and back to bottom

    Mosey over and up the Pipe to the Rusty Cage

    • Pullups x 10
    • Jerkins x 10
    • Dips on Parallel Bars x 20

    Mosey Over to Stage

    • Touch-A-Tree x 10

    Mosey to Near End of Half Pipe

    • Merkins x 10
    • Run Across Half Pipe
    • Merkins x 10
    • Run Back Across Half Pipe
    • Merkins x 10

    Enter Amphitheater

    • Alternate Incline Merkins and Box Jumps to the top

    Mosey to Bermuda Triangle

    • Bear Crawl short length, Run down, Bernie up

    Mosey to Field in Front of Carillon

    • Flutter Kicks
    • Six Inches

    Mosey back to Shovel Flag

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    YHC Q’d a very similar workout roughly 3 years ago.  The idea then and now is to honor all that our great AO has to offer.  Back in 2016 a weinke was actually distributed to the PAX and sent on its way, YHC was so young and naïve.  No such weinkes this day, thus the guys out front could never really get too far ahead of the Q or the 6.  The plan was to touch on as many different aspects that make this AO great as possible.  This workout is perhaps better suited for a Saturday when time allows for more, but a great deal of ground was still covered.  Perhaps DogPile’s Greatest Hits should be a 2 or even 3 volume set.  Welcome to Posh’s FNGs, hope to see them back soon.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Puppy Pile Saturday 0705

    HDHH tonight 6pm Palani Drive run, 6:45 2nd F

    See Greenbow if interested in a non-F3 men’s retreat

  • Spider Run Saturday Edition

    Image result for spiderman standoff

    Five posted at 0400 to get in some miles before the thing that happens before the thing.  Perfectly sane thing to do. 

    This THING

    Mosey from Dogpile past Soupie Poopie Lake (See WDog this week) around Maymont, hit the streets for about 1.5 miles or so until reaching the mouth of the trails above Texas Beach.  Continue on Northbank Trail to downtown Richmond.  Circle Brown’s Island, consider stealing a case of Guinness, and back to the Belle Isle parking lot.  Make a quick Gumbo-esque wrong turn heading back out to Northbank, reverse a few steps, and mosey back to the Pumphouse lot via the new and improved trail.  Loop around Dogpile past the newly named Bermuda Triangle and back to the shovel flag.  Rough estimate of mileage is no less than 7.5.

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    As YHC stepped out of the front door at 3:15 this morning, the nextdoor neighbor did the same.  There was a moment of pause with both parties pondering the question, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?  A quick head nod and off to the AO.  Was hot, was humid, was gloomy, was magnificent.  As Flatline likes to say, only those who post understand.  Offshore and YHC each consumed a fair share of spiderwebs along the trail.  There was a sweaty dude hanging out on the edge of Hollywood Cemetery as the PAX passed.  Hopefully he was out for a night mosey as well, but there is a chance he was a grave robber digging up bodies.  Guess that mystery will go unsolved, but he scared the bejeezus out of YHC when he spoke.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Puppy Pile next Saturday 0705

    Prayers for Doozy’s employment

    Prayers for Slippin Jimmy’s father

  • Google Doesn’t Go North of the Wall

    Thirteen navigated their way to Atlee HS for the latest rendition of DaVille, including 2 New Marketeers, 1 City Proper, and 1 visiting Q from parts unknown.  Here’s how it went down.

    Parking Lot Tracers led by The Carpenter to make the locals comfortable.

    Mosey behind the school to an open field

    COP (IC)

    • Helicopters
    • Jazzercise Reach
    • Copperhead Squats
    • Russian Soldiers
    • Cherry Pickers
    • Reverse Scorpions
    • Clockwork Merkins
    • Jack Webb – Legs (1:4 ratio up to 8:32) – pause for LBCs in middle
      • Jump Squats/ Monkey Humpers

    Mosey to side of school bus loop

    • Triple Check – Wall Climb, Heals to Heaven, Run Loop

    Mosey out in front of school

    • Scissor Sisters – P1 holds 6 inches, P2 Leg Lifts Over and Back 3×20

    Ring of Bear Crawl – PAX plankorama while a member bear crawls around the circle in succession

    Mosey to the flag

    30 seconds of Burpees OYO

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    YHC can confirm seeing Google out surveying and mapping potential and existing AOs both north and south of the river, but never beyond the wall.  Apparently even Google won’t venture into the territory known as DaVille.  If one was to attempt to use Google maps to drive to Atlee HS, one is automatically redirected to Hanover HS, as Lug Nut and now BT can attest.  However, YHC did tell him last night to go to the one on Atlee Station next to Chickahominy, so BT gets full LIFO credit.  Marmaduke and Honeymoon arrived just as the clock struck 0530 after circling Chickahominy MS a couple of times.  It would seem the F3 app is also Atlee HS resistant.  Lots of groans as the PAX rolled off 144 monkey humpers, which proved to be as painful as YHC had hoped.  The air was thick and heavy in the designated area on the side of the school for wall climbs.  Also carried a pungent hint of eau de SOJ.  Hustler was a bit hesitant when called upon to help demonstrate scissor sisters, but the additional moans and groans suggest it worked out.  Or maybe that was the sounds and smells of Corned Beef and the man-eating spiders found naturally occurring at the AO.  Great to put faces with a few names YHC hadn’t previously met.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Prayers for all our comrades in need

    Early risers

    Puppypile

    Labor Day convergence – Timberwolf

  • Saab Requires San Pellegrino Ice Cubes

    Six posted for miles before the thing and after the thing.

    This THING

    Mosey from ETs to Dogpile via Robinson past the lake up Trafford to Blanton and Park.  Return Park to Blanton to Sheppard to Cary.

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    YHC hesitantly calls himself QIC for this one, but slaving over a hot keyboard for 10 minutes should count for something, right?  For anyone that believes Breakfast Club is undeserving of its own BD point, try running to and from Dogpile in this humidity.  YHC believes it was Flatline that said today’s should be worth 1.5, tend to agree.  Total mileage combined with Fireman Ed’s bootcamp was north of 6 miles, 2 there, 4 during the bootcamp, and roughly 2 more back according to Saab’s figures.  Saab also loves ice cubes, but not from the tap, just ask him to explain sometime.  Great run men.   

    ANNOUNCEMENTS See Dogpile

  • Sunny and 700

    Seven of F3 Nation’s finest converged upon The Village of Myrtle Beach for a humid Tuesday morning workout.

    The Thang

    • 1.8 Mile mosey from Dunes Village Resort to 904 65th Street
    • COP – SSH, DQs, Arm Circles, Overhead Press, Overhead Claps, Cherry Pickers, Merkins
    • Long mosey around perimeter of AO
    • Partner Up – 50 step ups, 50 dips, run around the building
    • 7s – Just like 11s with Burpees/ Plank Jacks
    • Mosey perimeter of AO again to parking lot
    • 4 Corners w Blocks – Merkins, Squats, Overhead Press, Blurpees (20 each)
    • Mary – Flutter Kicks, Dollys, Heals to Heaven, Freddie Mercurys
    • 2×50 yd Sprints AYG
    • Numberama, Nameorama, COT
    • 1.8 Mile mosey back to Dunes Village Resort

    Moleskin

    YHC wouldn’t normally post a backblast downrange, but summer tour extra credit would seemingly require it, plus big data is watching. YHC arrived early to secure the AO, but found it was already pretty secure, in fact it was fenced in and required special credentials to enter. Alas a regular arrived and YHC was able to get in with the secret fistbump. The men of Myrtle Beach greeted YHC with a nice welcome and the PAX was off. The natives didn’t seem to notice the humidity, but YHC left a trail of sweat all over the AO, felt like sunny and 700.

  • When EF Speaks, Ollie Doesn’t Listen

    A solid 14 sought truth on a beautiful Wednesday at Midlo Middle.  Only a few travelers from north of the river, the rest were business as usual.  Here’s how it went down.

    Mosey to end of the school

    COP (IC) – odd numbers of reps to confuse Wilson

    • Hillbillies
    • Copperhead Squats
    • Arm Circles – Chumbucket style
    • Reverse Scorpions
    • Boxcutters
    • Crabcakes
    • Hand Release Merkins

    Mosey down around track onto football field

    80 Yards of H*ll– (10 reps at each 10 yd marker) w/ Burpee Equalizer

    • Merkins, run back
    • Merkins, Jump Squats, run back
    • Merkins, Jump Squats, Carolina Dry Docks, run back
    • Merkins, Jump Squats, Carolina Dry Docks, Lunges, run back
    • Merkins, Jump Squats, Carolina Dry Docks, Lunges, Monkey Humpers, run back
    • Merkins, Jump Squats, Carolina Dry Docks, Lunges, Monkey Humpers, Reverse Crunches, run back
    • Merkins, Jump Squats, Carolina Dry Docks, Lunges, Monkey Humpers, Reverse Crunches, WWIIs, run back
    • Merkins, Jump Squats, Carolina Dry Docks, Lunges, Monkey Humpers, Reverse Crunches, WWIIs, Burpees, run back

    Mosey to other end of football field

    Reverso exercises and repeato – Burpees, WWIIs… audible after 3 rounds

    Mosey toward fieldhouse

    PLTs – 3×20 (Monkey Humpers for the 6)

    Bernie up the hill

    Mosey to the flag

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    YHC traveled down to SOT with a simple, but effective plan of attack.  A total body beatdown with very little fluff was the idea.  YHC loves a good theme, but sometimes it’s best to just get to work.  After having just done 35 sets of exercises each with 10 repetitions and a little running mixed in, somehow Ollivander got the idea that the PAX was to do 5 Burpees on the last set.  YHC and others looked on in amazement as Ollie shot back down the field while the rest of the PAX was on Burpee # 2.  Even Sippy couldn’t keep up with that pace.  As Q called for a reverso of exercises Ollie caught on that 10 was the correct number.  Being a man of principle, all Burpees were completed.  YHC, didn’t hear a lot of the mumblechatter, but did at one point hear someone say “EF you’re getting me so wet.”  YHC isn’t sure whether to be flattered or disgusted. 

    ANNOUNCEMENTS HDHH – SOJ status is Questionable to Doubtful

  • How Many Fingers Am I Holding Up?

    Two Gearheads and one extra credit seeking novice set off on gravel to explore Pocahontas State Park. Twenty to thirtyish miles was the plan or so YHC was told. Thirty minutes into the ride, Q called for a little sidetrack exploration. Terrain was clear and open, no major obstacles it would seem. Somehow YHC caught a root or was snared by a booby trap, either way a spill was taken. After a few minutes shaking off the cobwebs, YHC realized he had some damaged equipment. No Tools and Pullout graciously guided YHC back to his car and off to Dick’s for replacement gear. YHC trekked a hair over 10 miles, No Tools and Pullout set sail again for a few more. A great-ish time was had. Where’s the Tylenol?

    Presumably No Tools and Pullout finished with numberama, nameorama, and COT.

  • The Unusual Suspects

    Two usual and two unusual suspects ventured out to Batteau after an evening of storms, some with, some without power.

    THANG (as best YHC remembers)

    SWIRLY Q

    Mosey to the Tennis Court

    COP – IWs, Helicopters, DQs, SSHs, Merkins, Flutter Kicks, LBCs

    Mosey to Playground

    • 5 x Chin-ups, 7 x CMMs, 10 x Dips, 15 x Incline Merkins – 3 rounds

    Mosey back to Tree Line along Path

    • 5 x Exercise at Each Tree – Merkins, Jump Squats, Diamond Merks, Lt. Dans, Wide Merks, V-Ups, Burpees, Others

    SIPPY Q

    Mosey Past Service Shed Down the Stairs to the Pond – Grab a Rock for the Trip

    • Exercises at each Lamp Post with Rock – Merkins, Staggered Merkins, Bench press, Rock Slams, Plankorama, American Hammers, Lunges, Bearway to Hell
    • Partner Up – P1 Runs up Stairs and Back, P2 Plank with Rock on Back

    Mosey back up Stairs to Return Rocks

    EF HUTTON Q

    Mosey back to Tree Line along Path

    • 10 x Monkey Humpers Each Tree

    Mosey back to VSF

    • 20 x Boxing Cockroaches – 2 Rounds

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT (Swirly)

    MOLESKIN

    YHC commented to Swirly last Wednesday that he was overdue for a trip down to Batteau.  Rolled out of the sack and chose the red pill expecting to meet up with the usual Batteau players, but only Swirly and Sippy were in attendance.  No problem, great to see Posh and enjoy what this fine AO has to offer.  Thanks to Sippy for keeping it all business during the Chad Michael Michaels, some of the usual, less mature, suspects could make that one pretty awkward.  If LabRat was on hand he’d apologize for the 4 big holes the PAX created by the pond with the Rock Slams.  YHC personally finds those very gratifying, though today made for a muddy morning after.  YHC had a flashback to the inaugural Batteau July 4th sweatfest as the PAX carried the rocks back up the stairs to return.  That workout still gives YHC F3PTSD.  What a great start to tax day!  SYITG.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS Puppy Pile anytime soon?

  • A Tradition Unlike Any Other – 3rd Inaugural

    Three foursomes hit the links at Mary Munford in a quest for the elusive F3 Mudgear brand Green Jacket in perfect 70ish and sunny weather.  EF planted the flagstick.  Here’s how it went down.

    Mosey down Magnolia Lane to the driving range in front of the school.

    COP (IC)

    • Merkins x 18
    • Flutter Kicks x 18
    • Copperhead Squats x 18
    • SSH x 18

    Mosey to the 11th

    Amen 4 Corners (4 rounds)

    • American Hammers x 18 (2c)
    • Mountain Climbers x 18 (2c)
    • Merkins x 18
    • Dips x 18

    Plankorama

    Mosey to Rae’s Creek

    Rory 1-2-3

    • Player and Caddie – 18 Ball Marker (Booyah) Merkins
    • Player Exercises, Caddie Runs to the 9th Azalea (Tree) – 72 Jimmy (Imperial Squat) Walkers/ 288 Hello Friends (Dollys)

    Gore-orama

    Drive, Chip, Putt

    • From tee box hit the box around the shovel flag – 5 burpees per stroke, repeato 3 holes

    Mary on the 18th green

    • Caddie Leg Toss (2 sets of 18)
    • Freddie Couples (Mercurys) x 18
    • Tee Box Cutters x 18
    • Alphabet – spell PIMENTO CHEESE SANDWICH or LOUIS OOSTHUIZEN (PAX Choice)

    Mosey along cart path back to Clubhouse

    19TH GREEN

    Hello Friends.

    As they mark 85 years of a tradition unlike any other down in Augusta (Quadruple Respect Aye!), we the PAX of Mary Munford Country Club have a little tradition of our own, some might say ours is even richer with history.  With a few PAX members off on the European and South American Tour down in Bon Air and BFE, a slimmer field of 12 strong was ready to step up to the box, grip it and rip it, for an 0530 shotgun start.  Singer took off to survey the course before joining the PAX on the back nine.  Groundskeeper Spackler was out extra early lining the fairways by moonlight.  No problem, we’ll just play through.  YHC warms up in the clubhouse, so straight to the Driver on box # 1 with Merkins.  Practice?  Nah.  As the PAX took off from Amen Corner a slight groan was heard as YHC called for 4 rounds.  This ain’t the Senior’s Tour, though several PAX could stand to play the Seniors’ or Ladies’ tees given their distance out of the box.  Apologies to Bleeder, YHC was anticipating a solo round with the odd PAX prior to Singer’s arrival on #10, would have been happy to partner up.  After a couple of 3 putts and one shank off the box, YHC had the PAX at +3 thru 3, but let’s take a few Mulligans and call it PAR on the ol’ scorecard.  Where’s our club pro Lab Rat when you need him? YHC distracted by what he thought was Paulina in the gallery nearly took a TYA spike to the chin during the Caddie Leg Toss.  As always, YHC thoroughly enjoyed the round even without cart girls and a cooler full of col’ beer.  TYA encourages everyone to root for his fellow Minutemen.  Not sure either, but seems fitting.  May our days be filled with Eagles and Birdies.  Until next year…

    Numberama

    Nameorama

    COT

    ANNOUNCEMENTS Prayers to Toto for positive work review and family health.