Author: EF Hutton

  • Iron Chef – F3RVA Edition

    YHC’s 2.0s entered the arena and threw down for the title of Iron Chef F3RVA.  Llama prepared the side while BB-8 tackled dessert.  Here’s what was served:

    • Aged loin of farm raised boar marinaded in a honey bacon glaze, seared and slightly smoky, cooked to 145 degrees internal
    • Diced Idaho potatoes tossed with extra virgin olive oil and shaken with assorted herbs and spices then roasted until slightly charred with a smooth soft interior
    • Vanilla mousse parfait layered with sliced organic bananas and wafers and finished with a light crème fraiche topping and wafer crumbles
    • Signature cocktail was an Arnold Palmer served over frozen cubes or spring water

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Winners were the good folks at the Daily Planet Medical Respite.  Always a pleasure to give back.  2.0s agree.

  • A Game of Chance

    We gambled, we mostly lost.  Here’s what transpired:

    Mosey around the circle to the Carillon patio

    COP (IC)

    • Don Quixotes
    • Imperial Walkers
    • Arm Circles
    • Overhead Claps
    • Seal Claps
    • Jazzercises
    • Hand Release Merkins
    • Plankorama
    • Heels to Heaven

    Playing Card Monte  – draw a card and do exercise times the number on the card

    • Spades – Merkins
    • Clubs – 2ct Flutter Kicks
    • Diamonds – Jump Squats
    • Hearts – Side Straddle Hops
    • Face Cards and Aces – Burpees

    Mosey to the bottom of the Amphitheater

    Spin the Bottle

    • Plank in a circle, one by one bearcrawl to center and spin the bottle, whomever the bottle points to joins for 10 Booyah Merkins, repeato all around the circle
    • Repeato with American Hammers or other Abs around the circle, spin the bottle for booyah WWIIs in the center

    Playing Card Monte up the Amphitheater steps – 5 of Spades (Merkins), 7 of Diamonds (Jump Squats), 10 of Hearts (SSHs) each step up

    Mosey to the Rusty Cage

    Triple Check

    • Pullups
    • WWIIs
    • Card drawn – 3 of Diamonds – Run to fire hydrant and do 3 Jump Squats

    Mosey back to SF, building a Poker hand along the way

    Our hand consisted of 7 of Clubs, 6 of Spades, K of Diamonds, 5 of Hearts, and a 3 of Spades

    Dealer pulled a flush on the flop, but ended up K and J high to defeat the PAX

    Finish with Burpees x 5

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Despite threats of moseying to Burpee lake, around the VITA trail, across the bridge and up the Pipe Loop, YHC kept it close to the Flag.  Handshake was the belle of the ball during Spin the Bottle, getting lucky on each of the first 3 spins.  What a sl*t!  Top notch mumblechatter throughout.  Ask Flatty about his collection of visors, one for every occasion.  Gomer’s mom approves.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • The Bridge
    • Homerun Derby
    • Prayers for Hitch’s father, Offshore for his loss, and Pigskin abroad

  • No Dogs, No Logs

    Pine Fork Rd kinda reminds you of Adriana going on a “little ride” with Uncle Paulie Walnuts, but opens to a beautiful wide-open park, where the Lumberyard locals greet you with a smile, a fist bump, and some logs rather than a bullet to the back of the head.

    Here’s what transpired after today’s little ride:

    Mosey around parking lot 1

    COP (IC)

    • SSHs x 70 or so
    • Dead Man Hang
    • Imperial Walkers
    • Hillbillies
    • Plankorama
    • Hand Release Merkins
    • Couple others hits

    UpChuck Q

    Mosey to parking spaces and spread out

    • In a clockwise manner complete 3x3x3 (Merkins, WWIIs, Squats) at each of 20 parking spots
    • Touch-a-tree (5:1) with Merkins, Carolina Drydocks, WWIIs, Reverse Crunches, Burpees
    • Leroy Jenkins – at various points throughout the entire workout the PAX one by one fervently called out “Leroy Jenkins” and everyone sprinted to the rock pile and back

    Beaver Q

    Mosey to Heli-pad 1

    • 11s – Monkey Humpers/ Oblique LBCs (R/L)
    • Run to Heli-pad 2 between sets

    Mosey to the truck and retrieve logs then over to the field

    • P1 – Lumber toss/ Overhead Press across the field
    • P2 – Lunge/ Bearcrawl
    • Flapjack

    Pool Boy Q

    Mosey to the hill

    • Bernie x 3

    Yukon Q

    • Bearcrawl up the hill

    Flatline Q

    Mosey to the logs

    • With partner return your log to the truck with 10 overhead presses

    Mosey back to SF

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Three Amigos summoned the Invisible Swordsman and obtained directions to the eastern most AO in F3RVA.  The AO and the fine men of New Kent did not disappoint.  Six men and a 2.0 grinded, laughed, fondled some wood, and all left considerably more moist than at arrival.  Things YHC learned today, UpChuck is Katy Perry’s #1 fan, Beaver has a tattoo of a shark with a beard and a cowboy hat, and Chico State is part of the California Penal League.  Go Wildcats!  Belly Flop! Belly Flop!  Belly Flop!…

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • The Bridge
    • Breaking Bread
    • Homerun Derby
    • Homegrown Half
    • Summer Tour continues

  • A Frog Needs to be Wet

    No Q on the sheet, YHC grabbed the bull by the horns.

    Here’s what transpired:

    Mosey to the closest Third lot

    COP (IC)

    • Don Quixotes
    • Dead Man Hang
    • Cherry Pickers
    • Copperhead Squats
    • Arm Circles
    • Overhead Claps
    • Seal Claps
    • Ukranian Soldiers
    • Plankorama
    • Merkins

    Mosey to back Third lot

    Dora 1-2-3

    • Merkins x 100
    • Donkey Kicks x 200
    • Wall Sit w Overhead Press x 300

    Mosey to far Third lot

    4 Corners

    • C1 – HRMs x 10
    • Lunge to C2 – Jump Squats x 20
    • Bearcrawl to C3 – Monkey Humpers x 30
    • High Knees to C4 – SSHs x 40
    • Karaoke back to C1 – Ferris Bueller it back to C1 (reverso of all prior movements)

    Mosey to Third front steps

    Partner Boxing Cockroaches 3 x 20

    Mosey back to TES paved hill

    11s (Bernie up, Mosey down)

    • At bottom – LBCs
    • At top – Merkins (downhill)

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    YHC was determined not to get his back soaking wet today, but every time there was even a slight hesitation while deciding on an exercise Senor Frog called for LBCs.  A Frog needs to be wet.  Finally gave in at the end.  Never too late to hop on the summer tour, next stop Ruckhenge.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    The Bridge – July 19th (letting the cat out of the bag now – this will be a Summer Tour stop)

    July 4th Convergence – Details to follow

  • Visualize the Teet

    A portal to the Upside Down may have been opened with numbers exceeding ten at DaPile.

    Here’s what transpired:

    Mosey to the bus loop

    COP (IC)

    • Don Quixotes
    • Helicopters
    • Imperial Walkers
    • Jazzercises
    • Copperhead Squats
    • Plankorama
    • Hand Release Merkins
    • Suzanne Somers (L/R)
    • Scorpion Kicks
    • SSHs

    Mosey into the Bus Lane

    Treestakes – 20 reps of an exercise at each tree around the loop

    • Merkins, Jump Squats, WWIIs, Werkins, Lt. Dans, Box Cutters, Diamond Merkins, SSHs, Burpees
    • Between Trees – Lunges, High Knees, Butt Kickers, Bearcrawl, Crab Walk, Karoaoke L/R, Bernie

    Mosey behind Atlee

    Triple Check

    • Wall Sit/ Jack Lalanes, Milkers
    • Derkins, Incline Merkins, Hand Release Merkins
    • Suicides

    Mosey over to the road

    Traveling Lindsay

    • Carolina Dry Docks/ Flutter Kicks

    Mosey back to parking lot

    Eye of the Storm

    • C1 – Monkey Humpers
    • C2 – APDs
    • C3 – Mountain Climbers
    • C4 – Crunchy Frogs
    • Center – Burpee
    • Bonus Corner

    Mosey back to VSF

    Mary

    • American Hammers
    • Heels to Heaven
    • Stretch

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Hard to find a more welcoming friendly crew than the good fellas of DaVille, not much for counting or telling time, however.  Nevertheless, an hour of sweat was shared by all with some good laughs along the way.  Milkers were especially popular.  Summer Tour continues….

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    The Bridge

    July 4th Convergence – I believe DaVille has volunteered to host

  • Too Much Daylight

    Disoriented by the light, the PAX set off on a route that proved too complex.  Here’s the intention:

    The Route

    • R on Pump
    • L on Old Prescott
    • R on Glen Eagles
    • R on Ridgefield
    • R on Flintwood
    • R on Falconbridge
    • R on Hickoryridge and continue on Windingridge
    • R on Sancrest
    • L on Dover Pointe
    • R on Falconbridge
    • L on Pump
    • Back to SF

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Happy National Donut Day if you so choose to celebrate it.  Definitely a made-up holiday YHC can get behind.  Would a donut flag in the yard be too much of a political statement?  Handshake’s neighbors could debate it for days.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • WestHoe 2nd F lunch Tuesday
    • Bridge
    • Breaking Bread
    • Summer Tour – DogPile tomorrow
    • Prayers for safety on them roads

  • Memorial Day 2025

    Roughly sixty HIM converged at Tredegar Ironworks and the Virginia War Memorial to pay tribute to our fallen heroes as best we know in F3RVA.  YHC lead off with the Mission of F3, 5 Core Principles, and a COP consisting of SSHs, Ukranian Soldiers, Copperhead Squats, Helicopters, Jazzercises, Plankorama, Plank Jacks, Merkins, Flutter Kicks, Scorpion Kicks.  Then the PAX was split into 4 smaller workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership.

    Here’s what transpired next:

    Warby Q

    Pyramid of Pain – 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10 – Burpees, Merkins, WWIIs, Squats, Plank Jacks, Mountain Climbers, Reverse Lunges, Dry Docks, American Hammers

    Triple Check – Run across bridge, Windshield Wipers aka Kimchi Twists, Heels to Heaven

    Pyramid of Pain 2 with some different exercises

    Vandelay Q

    Hot 100 Countdown – 100 SSH, 90 seconds of 6” Leg Holds, 80 LBCs, 70 Flutter Kicks, 60 seconds of 6” Plank, 50 Fingertip Squats, 40 WWIIs, 30 Mountain Climbers, 20 Booyah Merkins, 10 Burpees

    Native Run to the Flags

    Mudslide Q

    Triple Check – Jump Squats, Dry Docks, Run stairs and back

    Wheelbarrow up 25 yd hill back and forth alternating with Lunges

    PLTs 2×30

    Dora – 50 Merkins, 100 SSHs, 200 2ct Toe Taps

    Beaver/ Beat It Q

    4 Corners (Lady of the Night style) – 10 2ct Ball Dippers, 20 Merkins, 30 Squats, 40 2ct Freddie Mercurys

    11s – Plank Jacks/ V Ups with Box Jump from bottom to top of stairs

    Native Run to the Flags

    Gomer Q

    1 Burpee up the hill at each light post or more if you so choose to make it hard

    Bearcrawl the grassy hill

    Time of Remembrance

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Gents, there are many convergences, but nothing is quite as special as Memorial Day.  Special thanks to Ponch for his important words and reminding us what this day is all about.  Over a million soldiers have died defending our American freedoms.  But so many more have been wounded, lost limbs, and worse.  On top of that, those brave men and women continue to fight a war against the mental and emotional toll that continues long after any wars and their services has ended.  All gave some, some gave all.  Think about that today as we celebrate the freedom we all enjoy in this great land.  God bless our troops, and God bless the USA.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS – See Slack for more info

    The Bridge

    Breaking Bread

    The Summer Tour

    Boys of Summer

    Pickle Ball

  • Meet Gloom, the Neurodivergent Pup

    The Pax set out on a route as simple as it gets with YHC.  Here’s where:

    The Route

    • R on Pump
    • R on Ridgefield
    • R on Raintree
    • Circle the Lake behind the Raintree Racquet and Swim Club
    • Continue on Raintree to Gayton
    • Reverso on Raintree
    • L on Falconbridge
    • R on Pump
    • Back to SF

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    The Pax was greeted by Salt Lick’s hairy 2.0, Gloom.  Well-meaning, but a bit eccentric, Lulu said “Boy Bye” and Wally was just like “Chill Bruh.”  Miles were accomplished, no pickups were injured.  It was a beautiful morning, ruined by the fact that we were in fact running.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • Breaking Bread – maybe needs a Q for tomorrow?
    • Convergence Monday – Tredegar Ironworks

  • Someone’s Gotta Post It

    Bro Code before Hoe Code

  • A Decree

    A couple hills, then a big rectangle, pretty simple, one would think.  Here’s where:

    The Route

    • Head up UR Drive
    • 5s/6s Right then left up Bostwick and back
    • 4s left; 5s/6s continue on Campus Dr
    • Take path to Wheeler
    • Right on Ridge Top
    • Left on Patterson
    • Left on Westham
    • 4s Left on Lakewood
    • 5s Left on University
    • 6s Left on Club Vista
    • Left on College
    • Right behind baseball field
    • 6s Circle the lake and pick up another 3 tenths OYO
    • Back to SF

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Here ye, here ye, on this twenty-second day in the year two thousand twenty-five of our Lord, YHC decrees that SpiderRun shall begin at twenty-seven minutes past five that ye Q may bestowest upon the PAX the f*cking instructions prior to the hour of launch.  Arrivals after the Q’s royal edict shall be invited to pisseth off or be hanged by the neck.  – 1st F Q- Hutton, EF, first of his name.  

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • The Bridge – join Corned Beef this Saturday or Hermes in May
    • Century Classic May 2-3 – still time to HC
    • Is the old Marv back?  Spottswood backblast is 7 days delinquent and counting