Author: EF Hutton

  • Backs, Ankles, and Tires

    Five strong-willed men wondered out of darkness into the gloom in search of truth.

    THANG

    Mosey up to football field and take a lap

    COP

    • SSHs
    • Helicopters
    • LBCs
    • Merkins
    • Russian Soldiers

    Mosey to visitor’s benches for 11s (Run across field between exercises)

    • Step Ups
    • Hand Release Merkins

    Mosey to bleachers for Muscle Ups/ Dips roughly 30 seconds each AMRAP x 3 sets

    Toss to Rosie

    Mosey to hill next to tennis courts

    Triple Nickel (5x5x5) Bernie up, forward down

    • Moses Malones (Dwight Howards for Wheelbarrow)
    • Crunchy Frogs

    Grab a tire

    Triple Nickel 2 (Run from sidewalk to goalpost between exercises)

    • 5 Tire Flips
    • 5 Merkins

    Mosey back to VSF for 5MOM (Freddie Mercurys, Cross Leg Lifts, Dollys, APDs, American Hammers)

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    With most of the SOT regulars on spring break or fartsacking a Hot Potato Q was in order, or at least a split Q on the fly.  YHC kicked it off and tossed to Rosie half way through.  Not surprisingly the 2nd half of the workout seemed significantly more difficult to YHC.  The PAX was a bit confused by the warm weather this AM, but whatever, 70 and sunny as always.  A PAX that started out 100% injury free finished the workout at 60% with Roscoe tweaking his back and Wheelbarrow rolling an ankle.  Hope all is well gents.  Tire tossing was the topic of the morning post workout.  Perhaps a new event for the F3 Olympics.  Wilson’s little tire should do just fine.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    CSAUP countdown is on, but no SOJ secrets were revealed to YHC.  Team Tuckahoe better memorize the map south of the river though, and not rely on Rosie’s painted arrows, just sayin.

  • Nine Months in the Weight Room

    Twelve intrepid gladiators entered the ring of Tuckahoe’s finest real estate for a post DST beatdown.  Some of the Pax questioned whether it was really 4:30 or 5:30 as we took off.

    THANG

    Mosey up to field

    COP

    • Copperhead Squats
    • Arm Circles
    • Merkins
    • LBCs
    • Reverse Scorpions
    • SSHs

    Sprint/Mosey

    • Sprint 1 length of field, mosey width/length/width
    • Sprint length/width, mosey length/width
    • Sprint length/width/length, mosey width
    • Sprint entire perimeter of field

    Plankorama

    Mosey to cafeteria

    • 5 minutes of Peoples Chair w/ coupon
    • 4 minutes of Hand Release Merkins
    • 3 minutes of Heels to Heaven
    • 2 minutes of Burpees
    • 1 minute of BTTW/ Chicken Peckers

    Mosey to blacktop

    Triple Check

    • Partner 1 Elbow Plank
    • Partner 2 Dips with feet on back of Partner 1
    • Partner 3 Run to Fence, Backwards Back

    Mosey to Horseshoe

    Inchworm Bearcrawl around Horseshoe

    Mary (FKs, Alphabet)

    Ring of Fire

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    YHC was expecting a colder, gloomier morning, but was greeted by perfect sunny and 70ish weather.  Lots of yawns coming from the Pax while waiting for the party to begin.  Marv was questioned about VCU’s post season destination to which he replied, nine months in the weight room.  Later it was revealed that VCU took pity on the lesser fortunate programs and gave up its spot in the dance this year.  Sounds a lot like Giselle explaining to the Brady bunch that you have to share Super Bowls with the rest of the NFL.  Seems a little off, but I’ll take Marv’s word for it.  Keymaster dropped a bomb while his feet were propped up on YHC’s back during the triple check.  YHC would like to lock Keymaster and Wilson in a car together with the windows up and see which one could make the other submit or die first.  Keymaster is the favorite at 10/1.  Great to have Angus back out for the fairweather section of the F3 schedule.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Tuckahoes – need guys to man the Hoedown Party Zone

    F3 Bracket Challenge – Splinter to host again?

  • Howl At The Moon

    EF filled the tank, packed a lunch, headed down south to Timberwolf and was greeted by one New Market gentleman.  With no Q on the sheet, a hot potato was in order.

    Here’s how it went down.

    Long mosey around parking lot and school

    COP (IC)

    • SSH
    • DQs
    • IWs
    • Flutter Kicks
    • Merkins
    • Copperhead Squats

    Mosey to football field

    Escalator (Add 10 yd run between each exercise)

    • Burpees x 5, run back
    • Burpees x 5, Lunges x 10 each, run back
    • Burpees x 5, Lunges x 10 each, WWIIs x 15, run back
    • Burpees x 5, Lunges x 10 each, WWIIs x 15, Monkey Humpers x 20, run back
    • Burpees x 5, Lunges x 10 each, WWIIs x 15, Monkey Humpers x 20, Jump Squats x 25, run back
    • Burpees x 5, Lunges x 10 each, WWIIs x 15, Monkey Humpers x 20, Jump Squats x 25, Hand Release Merkins x 30, run back

    Mosey to Track

    Mary – Box Cutters, Freddie Mercurys

    Toss to Honeymoon

    Mosey around track around to benches in front of school

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

    Repeato

    Long mosey lap around school and parking lot back to SF

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    With no Q on the sheet YHC figured he’d better think of something on the long car mosey down to Tomahawk Creek Middle School.  Sure enough, upon arrival and with only 1 other member of the PAX, YHC’s quick plan was put into play.  Mumblechatter mostly centered around the many excuses of Honeymoon’s New Market brethren, the dampness of the football field, and the tragedy yesterday in Florida.  YHC is reminded how important it is to spread F3.  There’s probably no absolute solution for the tragedy in Florida, but YHC is certain that positive male leadership influencing the lives of troubled 2.0s can help.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    See other BBs

  • That Was So Fun, Let’s Do It Again

    In a blatant effort to raise his Q Ratio YHC migrated down to Twin Team and was greeted by one Richmond Proper and 2 SOJ friendly faces ready for a sunny and 70 beatdown or something like that.  Here’s how it went down.

    Weave down bus loop to turnaround circle

    COP (IC)

    • Copperhead Squats
    • Smurf Jacks
    • Helicopters
    • Flutter Kicks
    • Heals to Heavens
    • Sherkins

    Mosey to back field

    6 Cone Déjà vu Escalator–

    • Merkins x 10, run back
    • Merkins x 10, Jump Squats x 10, run back
    • Merkins x 10, Jump Squats x 10, Carolina Dry Docks x 10, run back
    • Merkins x 10, Jump Squats x 10, Carolina Dry Docks x 10, Lunges x 10/each, run back
    • Merkins x 10, Jump Squats x 10, Carolina Dry Docks x 10, Lunges x 10/each, Monkey Humpers x 10, run back
    • Merkins x 10, Jump Squats x 10, Carolina Dry Docks x 10, Lunges x 10/each, Monkey Humpers x 10, Burpees x 10, run back

    Mary – Freddie Mercurys, American Hammers

    Reverso and Repeato

    • Burpees x 10, run back
    • Burpees x 10, Monkey Humpers x 10, run back
    • Burpees x 10, Monkey Humpers x 10, Lunges x 10/each, run back
    • Burpees x 10, Monkey Humpers x 10, Lunges x 10/each, Carolina Dry Docks x 10, run back
    • Burpees x 10, Monkey Humpers x 10, Lunges x 10/each, Carolina Dry Docks x 10, Jump Squats x 10, run back
    • Burpees x 10, Monkey Humpers x 10, Lunges x 10/each, Carolina Dry Docks x 10, Jump Squats x 10, Merkins x 10, run back

    Plankorama

    Mary – WWII Situps, Boxcutters

    Native Mosey down field (Animal Style)

    • PAX Bear Crawls (Back goes to Front..)
    • PAX Crab Walks Forward (Back goes to Front..)
    • PAX Duck Walks (Back to Front..)

    Reverso and Repeato back down field

    Mosey to Hillside

    Bernie Up/ Booyah Merkins x 10 (repeato x 2)

    Bernie Up/ Bropees x 10

    Mosey to SF

    Mary – LBCs

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    For possibly the first time ever YHC overslept, right through the alarm.  Fortunately, YHC operates on Swirly time and was only 5 minutes early to the AO rather than 20.  After a quick cone drop, YHC circled back to the parking lot to find Rosie and Viral anxiously awaiting.  Hardywood rolled up and the PAX was on their way.  YHC likes to test a Q’s omnipotence; today by doing a little do-si-do around the lightposts and trees to see if the PAX would follow.  Rosie and Viral played along, Hardywood did not participate.  YHC brought the 6 cone drill to the fine folks at the Creek this summer and figured the southside needed a taste.  Because the PAX crushed it, a reverso of the exercises and a repeato were in order.  The Native mosey animal style was neither a hit nor a miss, but brought plenty of groans and managed to slow Hardywood down.  The combined weights of the PAX post-workout was approximately 35 pounds more than pre-workout with a substantial amount of mud in the PAX’s shoes and most of the standing water on the field absorbed by the PAX’s clothes.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    CSAUP – form your nanoregion teams

  • The Gods Were Angry

    Five of F3RVA’s armchair quarterbacks plus 5 more paid penance to the Fantasy Gods in remembrance of F3RVA’s inaugural season.

    THANG

    COP (In honor of the Playoff Teams)

    • Spit – Slaughter Starter – Burpees x 14 wins in route to championship
    • Goose – Flutter Kicks x 12
    • BT – Copperhead Squats x 11
    • Vedder – Helicopters x 6
    • Viral – Merkins x 8
    • EFH – Crabcakes x 8
    • Flatline – Nevermind

    Beatdown of the Year: DK by 79 week 1 over Honeymoon – 79 LBCs OYO

    The Good:  Spit, Goose, and BT won 11 or more games

    • 11s – Donkey Kicks & WWI Situps

    The Bad: Southern Gentlemen (Wilson, Marmaduke, Vedder, Ocho, Sparky, Honeymoon, DK) 30-61 combined record

    • Modified Lindsay – 30/60 Merkins & Monkey Humpers (30/60, 40/50, 50/40, 60/30)

    The Ugly: Marmaduke’s 1-12 record

    • Beast – Boxcutters, Burpees, Merkins – end after 3 rounds like Marmaduke’s season after week 3

    Mary

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    The PAX felt no pain as the temps dipped slightly below 70, but the SOJ guys faces were plenty red as YHC regaled tales of the first season of F3RVA Fantasy Football and dished out the appropriate punishments.  At the draft, the New Market crew enjoyed samplings of Marmaduke’s fruity pebble moonshine while the Yankee Aggressors from NOJ focused on the task at hand.  As the season played out it was apparent that the Southern Gentleman had basically fartsacked on the season.  Only Vedder could manage enough wins to secure a playoff spot, one that Flatline would argue was his.  In the end, two teams stood above the rest with Goose kicking and scratching and turning over his entire roster 3 and a half times, taking on Spit who was the favorite from day one.  Spit rode his studs LeVeon and DeAndre to a Monday night comeback while breaking Goose’s heart in the 5th closest game of the entire season, 86.04-85.30.  Congrats Spit, a champion among champions.  The Fantasy Gods will remember those who paid the price this AM and those who fartsacked come next August, ahem Wilson.  Thanks to all who took part, looking forward to next year.  Apologies to the innocent bystanders caught up in today’s Q.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    CSAUP – coming soon

  • A Lot of Snatch

    Four Sequoias arose for 45 minutes of slinging heavy metal.

    THANG (more or less)

    Johnsonville

    COP (IC)

    • SSH, Merkins, DQs, IWs, Arm Circles

    Snatch-imeter – Circle bus loop while performing a Snatch, Two Steps, Snatch and Continue to half way point of loop

    11s – Donkey Kicks/ Inclined Merkins

    2nd Half of Snatch-imeter

    White Deer

    Curb Fun

    • Sit-up and Press, Boat/Canoe, Overhead Extensions, Goblet Squats, Lawnmower Pulls, Others

    Mosey to parking lot

    Death Crawl for 2 spots, Lunge for 2 spots – Down Parking Lot and Back

    Lunge/ Bear Crawl – Down and Back

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Jville and White Deer arrived via clown car to find a strange car awaiting.  Only after pleasantries and reintroductions did White Deer remember the bandana-ed mystery man.  YHC recently completed a little personal challenge having visited all AOs in RVA since August 1, except Circus.  YHC last visited there in February and thought it was time to renew the membership.  Offshore arrived just as Jville claimed the Q and the PAX was off.  All the snatch surely would have been a Honeydo favorite had he not celebrated the end of Hate the night before.  YHC would take White Deer up against any of the Bear Crawl legends, Bleeder, Honeydo, Flip Dog, any day.  White Deer further proved his mettle by slinging a 35.3 bell compared to Jville’s 35, YHC’s borrowed 30, and Offshore’s NERF KB.  Fun was had by all, and YHC shall return……someday.

  • Lone Wolf On The Books

    Upon realizing he’d be a PAX of 1, EF planted the flag.

    THANG

    Start at SF

    Run

    End at SF

    Mileage unknown, time 1:25:00ish.  200 Merkins mixed in.

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Per Lab Rat’s advice that the trails would be closed due to Saturday night’s phantom rain, YHC decided to cross 1 of 3 remaining AOs off the list and mosey down to Off The Books instead of the Pump House.  YHC arrived early to secure the AO and patiently waited for the PAX to show.  At 0600, no PAX was apparent.  YHC took off, circling back at 0700 to make sure OTB had not switched to a later schedule.  No PAX again, YHC continued on his journey, stopping at the portable powder room behind Urban Farmhouse for a quick pit stop.  YHC managed to add a little excitement to the UF baristas’ morning by sitting on the panic button and setting off his alarm while taking a quick rest between sets of Merkins.  Enjoyed the run, particularly circling the lake a few times down the hill off Woolridge.  If YHC ever posts at OTB again, hopefully there’ll be a PAX of more.

  • Saab Is The New Fudd

    Hoedown remains hotter than a Morgantown couch on Saturday night with 16 posting to get the week started off right.  Here’s how it went down.

    Half mile mosey down Forest to Paris to Hepler and over to the grassy knoll behind the parking lot.

    COP (IC) (Reps to confuse Lab Rat)

    • SSH
    • Merkins x 10
    • Russian Soldiers
    • Wide Merkins x 10
    • Crab Cakes
    • Diamond Merkins x 8
    • Mountain Climbers

    Mosey back to parking lot

    Burpback Mountain w Partner

    • Partner 1 Bernie Up / Run Down x 3
    • Partner 2 Burpees
    • Reverso until 100 Burpees completed

    Mosey to back field

    Ark Circle (Merkins x 5 at Center and Outer Rim)

    • Bear Crawl
    • Crab Walk
    • Duck Walk
    • Seal Crawl
    • Army Crawl

    Mosey to end of field

    Merkin Indigenous Persons Run

    • PAX does Merkins, PAX 1 flips over to six for 5 x WWIIs and runs to end, repeato until entire PAX completes 10 WWIIs and unknown # of Merkins

    Mary

    • Partner Leg Toss (3 x 20)
    • Box Cutters
    • LBCs
    • Wilson’s Spaghetti Party

    Mosey back to SF

    • 10 seconds left, 10 Merkins

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Note to self and future Qs, don’t go to Hoedown alone carrying a notepad on a Sunday afternoon to scope out the place, you’ll get some looks.  The kind YHC imagines Saab gets on a regular basis.  Speaking of Saabski, either Corporate has granted him sovereignty over the Hoedown domain and he feels the need to vet its Qs, or Saab is the new Fudd with all the questions.  Not a question from Fudd, so it couldn’t have been YHC’s instructions.  BTW (learned that from a millennial, which is anyone born 11/7/80 or later FYI (another millennial term)), where is Corporate proper?  Is it that Tuckahoe Takeover week proved the nanoregion is self-sustaining, or does Corporate fear a similar fate for Batteau as Punisher?  Good to see Singer out tapering, Lockjaw, though absent, would approve.  Those repeated Bernies will not help, unfortunately.  Honeydo is celebrating no shave November and also banned from Hoedown during daylight hours, or he should be.  Lab Rat flew somewhat under the radar today, though he did question YHC’s claim that no head lamp would be required.  Several of the PAX continue to hoof it to the AO, way to get in those extra steps.  Welcome FNG Tosser, not of the salad variety.  Awkward moment of the morning came as YHC was face to face with Fudd when calling out the antithesis of Wilson’s wife.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Lab Rat wants 3rd F ideas

    UpChuck had an idea the PAX may not ignore

  • Silly Suggestions

    Four West Enders came out to celebrate YHC’s 2 year postiversary.  Here’s how it went down.

    Mosey to front field

    COP (IC)

    • SSH x 25
    • Merkins x 15
    • LBCs x 25
    • IW x 25

    Mosey around track to backside hill

    Triple/ Quadruple Check (3 rotations)

    • People’s Chair
    • Plank
    • Bunny Hops up hill/ LBCs x 25

    Bear Crawl Mosey to side hill

    • Lunge up
    • Dips x 30
    • Deep Knee Bends x 30
    • Repeato, Repeato

    Clock Merkins (12:00 x 10, 3:00 x 10, 6:00 x 10, 9:00 x 10, 12:00 x 10)

    Mosey to bars

    Jerkins x 10 x 3 sets

    Mosey to football field

    20 Yard Shuttles

    • Bearcrawl/ Crawlbear
    • Broadjump Burpees
    • Lunges F/B
    • Polar Bears
    • Broadjump Burpees

    6 Minutes of Mary IC (Box Cutters/ Heels to Heaven/ Flutter Kicks/ WWIs/ Superman x 2)

    Mosey back to SF

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Today’s beatdown was the same workout (plus some and modified for the AO) Bleeder threw at the PAX on this date 2 years ago for a cool Saturday DogPile that had but a mere 8 post.  A few things that stood out that day to YHC.  One, why are jumping jacks and push-ups called side straddle hops and merkins?  Two, these guys workout in this kind of weather?  Laughable now.  It was basically sunny and 70 (clear and 40) that day.  YHC has since posted in monsoon-like rain, crawled through a river of raw sewage, faced howling winds that nearly carried Lockjaw and his pants off the Nickel Bridge, and slung cinder blocks in single digit temps.  Three, these guys are legit.  Blood Test was one of the seven that day and running circles around YHC at Double Respect plus.  Four, this is definitely for me.  Little did YHC know what F3 would become in his life.  YHC knew he’d had a great workout, but knew nothing of the 2nd and 3rd F to come.  Lastly, what the heck is an EF Hutton?

    Either the BB from that workout left out a number of details, or the PAX today obliterated that workout in half the time, because YHC was forced to ad lib half the workout.  No doubt the PAX has made strides.  Attila, Honeydo, and Garbage Plate all crushed it without a thought of a 10 count.

    It’s been an awesome 2 years in the PAX.  YHC never imagined completing a half marathon or a 200+ mile relay race, or simply pushing through an all burpee Beast at a quarter of 6 in the morning, but those things all became a reality thanks to the support, inspiration, and grit YHC gleans from this group every day.  YHC used to believe he had limits, thanks to F3, YHC believes limits are nothing more than silly suggestions.  YHC is grateful for the men of F3 RVA and looks forward to many years to come.

    Here’s the BB from that date.  8 PAX and 2 comments for a Dogpile Q, my how things have changed.

    A quiet Saturday until…

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Monday evening Punisher

    Tuesday evening KBs?

  • Sweatier than TYA

    EF planted the flag, despite opposition from the locals for a damn humid ride on the Roller Coaster.

    THANG

    Start at SF

    Run Hills of varying lengths

    End at SF

    Mileages measured between 4.2 and roughly 5.5 miles.

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    As YHC began to plant the flag, an ornery old Hillcrest resident stopped to make sure YHC would not be digging a hole on her precious land.  Keep driving lady.  At one minute past TYA’s 5:30, the PAX took off, Rosie and YHC in one direction, TYA, Shakedown, and Crikey the other.  Rosie and YHC were saved by Cujo’s electric shock collar on their first big loop of the AO.  After a while Rosie took off as Rosie does and crushed the hills.  YHC ran another big loop with Shakedown passing the lone wolf TYA a number of times going the opposite direction.  There was an odd blast of cool air felt by all at one corner of the route, but overall it was nasty hot.  YHC’s shirt post run could rival TYA’s socks any day.  Way to work men.