Author: EF Hutton

  • Demon Dog

    Lots of new roads were explored today.

    Here’s where:

    • L on Pump
    • L on Falconbridge to Ridgefield
    • Reverso on Falconbridge
    • R on Raintree
    • L on Ridgefield
    • L on Old Prescott
    • Back to VSF

    MOLESKIN

    The consensus is that running sucks, but we should just do it.  Especially when there are starving children in Africa who would love to be able to run.  Oh, and a demon dog stared us down from the woods along Falconbridge.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • Prayers for Bodos helping in Asheville
    • Prayers for Fudd’s sister
    • Prayers for Fireman and family

  • Bro Code or Get Lost

    Concerned about getting lost, the PAX kept it pretty tight, Bro Code style.

    Here’s where we went:

    • R on Pump
    • L on Burnside
    • R on Bridgehaven
    • R on Glen Eagles
    • L on John Rolfe
    • L on Rolfe Way – Colonist – Rolfield
    • R on Ridgefield
    • R on Pump
    • Back to VSF

    MOLESKIN

    Pretty quiet morning, just some ferocious canines and talk of AI sex dolls.  Whitesnake was so appreciative of the pre-nounced directions that he decided to run it virtually.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • Prayers for those affected by the hurricanes
    • Prayers for Fudd’s sister

  • The Return of Complex Directions

    Thirteen guys basically knew where they were supposed to go.

    Here’s where:

    • R on UR Drive
    • R on Westhampton Way
    • R on Keller, cross College to Glen Parkway
    • R on Westham
    • L on Baldwin
    • R on Patterson
    • R on Hollins and immediately L on Woodbury
    • R on Horsepen (6s add a trip up Horsepen to Patterson and back down)
    • 4s through Fraternity Row and back to SF
    • 5s/6s left on Hampshire to Wheeler and through the path to Campus
    • 5s/6s take Campus Drive toward Towanna
    • 6s add Bostwick
    • 5s/6s R on Towanna into Roselawn then the path back onto UR Drive and back to SF

    MOLESKIN

    Somehow YHC has only Q’d SpiderRun once in the past year.  For those that like things simple that’s a good thing.  But some of us prefer route confusion to take our minds off the fact that we’re running.  Anyhow, great to be back on the sheet and everyone seemed to figure it out.  Credo is something like leave no dudes behind and leave no hills un-run, right?  YHC believes that was accomplished.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • Prayers for Bodos’ family and all in and around western NC
    • New Monday workout at St. Chris’s track – see OBT

  • I Love the Sound of Men Groaning in the Morning

    It’s funny how YHC hates getting wet except when Qing.  Then the PAX’s anguish sustains me.

    Here’s what transpired:

    Mosey loop around horseshoe and to the front parking lot

    COP (IC)

    • Don Quixotes
    • Imperial Walkers
    • Helicopters
    • Copperhead Squats
    • Plankorama
    • Hand Release Merkins
    • WWIIs
    • Imaginary Jump Rope

    Mosey down Hepler and left on Paris

    Automobile Bingo

    • Cars – Merkins x 5
    • SUVs/ Crossovers – Squats x 5
    • Vans – Mountain Climbers 2ct x 5
    • Truck – Burpee x 5

    Mosey across Forest to Spottswood

    Dora 1-2-3

    • P1 – runs up the hill to the porta-potty and back
    • P2 – Mike Tyson Merkins x 100, Flutter Kicks 2ct x 200, Monkey Humpers x 300

    Mosey up Forest, left on Lindsay, back to the TES parking lot hill

    • Clerkins – 12 at 12, 11 at 11…1 at 1

    Mosey back to the front parking lot

    Ark Loader

    • Bear Crawl
    • Crab Walk
    • Bunny Hop
    • Duck Walk
    • Injured Bear L/R
    • Human
    • Polar Bear

    Mosey to the cafeteria

    Mary

    • APDs
    • Heels to Heaven
    • Freddie Mercurys

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Must be Q-drenaline, because nothing seemed that bad, but the PAX was full of complaints during the Clerkins.  Make it hard and they’ll come back is what YHC has always heard.  Perhaps we shall see.  Welcome Gonzo, Snuff can explain. 

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Prayers for UpChuck’s coworker/family, Hitch’s friend and mentor, Bodos’ parents in Asheville

  • Yes Chef!

    YHC’s 2.0 likes to cook from time to time, especially for school volunteer hours.  Here’s what was served:

    • Free range artisanal chicken breast filets lightly battered and fried with optional tangy barbecue glaze
    • Fresh seasonal fruit diced and drizzled with a sweet lemon reduction
    • Crispy kettle cooked sliced potatoes dusted with salt and barbecue spice
    • Vanilla mousse parfait layered with sliced organic bananas and wafers and finished with a light crème fraiche topping and wafer crumbles
    • Squeezed lemons combined with raw cane sugar and natural spring water served over cubed ice

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Nailed it!  Always a pleasure to give back.

  • Flesh Anchor

    Even Bro Code needs a leader.  Someone has to present the brilliant idea of running it in reverse, or original style depending how long you’ve been around.

    Here’s where we went:

    • R on Pump
    • L on Ridgefield
    • R on Copperas
    • R on Church
    • R on Pump
    • Back to VSF

    MOLESKIN

    Pigskin nearly took on a car, Pigskin would’ve won.  Unless of course Chuck Norris was behind the wheel, then it would’ve been a tie.  The lead pack talked about a Flesh Anchor among other things.  If you know, you know.  If you don’t know, ask your mom.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • Prayers for those affected by the hurricane
    • Prayers for Fudd’s sister

  • Don’t Come Back Now, Ya Hear

    Thirteen South Siders and one WestHoe hit the mean streets of Mag Green in search of some sloppy fun.

    Here’s what transpired:

    Mosey loop around parking lot

    COP (IC)

    • Don Quixotes
    • Hillbillies
    • Helicopters
    • Arm Circles
    • Overhead Claps
    • Copperhead Squats
    • Plankorama
    • Merkins
    • LBCs

    Mosey down Mag Green Pkwy to Jones Run Ln and left to end of Jones Run Trl

    Auto Roulette

    • Cars – Merkins x 5
    • SUVs – Squats x 5
    • Vans/Crossovers – SSHs x 5
    • Truck – Burpee x 2

    Mosey back up to the trail and over to Moseley Elementary side field

    Booyahrama

    • P1 – Runs across field and back to P2
    • P2 – Bear crawl
    • Booyah merkins x 10 and continue across field repeating until P1/P2 are finished
    • Repeato with Crabwalk/ Booyah WWIIs
    • Repeato with Polar Bear/ Booyah Burpees

    Mosey to Green Mountain

    Bernorama

    Round 1

    • P1 – Bernie up the hill and run back
    • P2 – Hand Release Merkins
    • Flapjack

    Round 2

    • P1 – Bernie x 2
    • P2 – Jump Squats
    • Flapjack

    Round 3

    • P1 – Bernie x 3
    • P2 – Freddie Mercurys
    • Flapjack

    Mosey back to the VSF

    Mary

    • PLTs – 2 x 20
    • American Hammers IC

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    YHC hated to miss the launch of Green Mile but an opening on the Q sheet was the perfect cue to finally make the trek.  Lots of good things happening out there.  YHC brought some signature moves. The field was wet and muddy, just the way YHC likes it.  Plenty of groans there and at the mountain.  While leaving the PAX to stretch momentarily while grabbing my phone to record the COT, YHC heard one of the PAX say not to come back.  We’ll call that a win.  Keep posting.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    F3 RVA 10 Year this weekend

    Men’s prayer and fellowship group Thursday mornings – Section 8 I believe has the details

    Prayers for Wildcat, Fudd’s Sister, Dumar’s dad

  • Deeper Than Ever Before

    With emotional support Handshake along side, YHC went Deeper than ever before.

    Here’s what transpired:

    Mosey out and over to the bus loop and behind the school, careful not to disturb the Tomatoes.

    COP

    • Don Quixotes
    • Imperial Walkers
    • Helicopters
    • Copperhead Squats
    • Plankorama
    • Hand Release Merkins
    • Mountain Climbers
    • Shoulder Taps
    • Flutter Kicks
    • Oblique LBCs (R/L Leg out)

    Jack Webb Legs (1:4 Ratio up to 10:40 – Jump Squats/ Monkey Humpers)

    Mosey up to the Swings

    Triangulated Conveyor (3 Rounds)

    • Station 1 – Knees to chest with feet on swing in plank
    • Station 2 – Pull ups
    • Station 3 – Lap of Track

    Mosey across blacktop to picnic area

    • 2 Sets each of L/R Step Ups, Dips

    Mosey around to the Entrance of Nuckols Deep

    Triple Check

    • People’s Chair w or w/o Milkers
    • Freddie Mercurys
    • Run the loop

    Mosey to the grass

    Mary

    • American Hammers
    • Heels to Heaven

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    YHC wonders when the jokes about going deep at The Deep will subside.  No time soon I would suspect.  T-shirt design may even make First Watch blush.  Great to lead this new AO.  EH anyone you may know in the far west end.  Let’s go deeper!  And of course, that’s what she said.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • 10 Year Anniversary – Happy Hour, Convergence, Awards, Picnic (sign up to bring food)
    • Prayers for Fudd’s Sister

  • Three Lefts and Two Rights

    Eight gazelles set off in search of new-ish territory.

    Here’s where we went:

    • L on Pump
    • R on Carisbrook
    • R on Oakway
    • Continue on Green Mt
    • L on N Bank
    • L on Tunbridge
    • L on Whitaker Woods
    • Continue on Locust Hill
    • R on Weather Vane
    • R on Green Mt
    • Continue on Oakway
    • L on Carisbrook
    • R on Pump
    • L on Falconbridge
    • L on Raintree
    • L on Ridgefield
    • L on Pump
    • Circle Godwin as desired
    • Back to SF

    MOLESKIN

    Confused yet?  It really wasn’t that hard.  Just two big loops.  Mileage fell just a bit short of 4.5.  Apologies to those seeking more and for leaving Pigskin behind.  Maximum effort from Whitesnake and YHC.  The rest of them made it look easy.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • 10 Year next weekend
    • Prayers for Choppa
    • Laura Teague 5k tomorrow

  • If It’s the Taint You Want, It’s the Taint You Shall Have

    Eight bros went hard in the taint.  WTH isn’t the only workout with mileage.

    Here’s what transpired:

    Long slowsey to the dead end of Ross Rd.

    COP

    • Dead Man Hang
    • Reach to the Sky
    • Don Quixotes
    • Imperial Walkers
    • Helicopters
    • Hairy Rockettes
    • Plankorama
    • Mike Tyson Merkins
    • APDs
    • LBCs
    • Invisible Jump Ropes

    Double Trouble

    • P1 – Run to turnaround point and back (3 houses up on the right)
    • P2 – Lt. Dans
    • 10 Booyah Merkins and Flip
    • All Skate – Mosey to first turnaround point
    • P1 – Run to next turnaround point and back (3 more houses on the right)
    • P2 – Heels to Heaven
    • 10 Booyah Merkins and Flip
    • All Together Now – Mosey to second turnaround point
    • Repeato 2 more rounds

    Mosey up Culpepper with a Lindsay along the way – Plank Jacks/ 2ct Shoulder Taps

    Mosey to the parking lot

    Mary

    • Cross Leg Lifts
    • American Hammers
    • Inverted Pencil Roll x 1

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Feels like there’s a lot of chatter about visiting a particular place when YHC has the Q.  Sometimes you gotta give the people what they want, and it’s always better to go there with friends.  There may not be a darker place on earth than the 30 yards or so before reaching the clearing at the Devil’s Perineum, bka Satan’s Taint.  Apologies to the dog and its walker startled by 8 men doing booyahs at the end of her driveway.  Splinter enjoys a good All-Skate.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • 10 Year Anniversary
    • 5k this Saturday – See Bodos