Author: Chaplain

  • To Parts Unknown

    5 Ruckers and a runner enjoyed the chilly temperatures and some Morning Wood action.

    The ruckers took an unconventional route that took us past the tennis courts, across Hull Street, and through various shopping centers.

    We cut through the sketchy hotel parking lot and jumped over a creek. YHC managed to plunge my leg into 2 feet of water in the process. We blazed a trail through a couple wooded areas and went through 2 church parking lots. Also enjoyed some Teeter Totter time.

    The home stretch took us back into Rockwood Park (via cutting through woods) and eventually onto the familiar paved/unpaved trails. Past the nature center and back to the flag with 2 minutes to spare.

    Big Rig emerged from the gloom as we were finishing. He had already logged 10 plus miles. I then saw him running on Courthouse Road as I was heading home from RnR. What a stud.

    Thanks to all who came out!

  • Club Icehouse

    Today was the soft launch of the eagerly anticipated ChapHouse Lounge. It was a VIP only affair. The following is a brief summary for your viewing pleasure:

    Mosey to the basketball court for Warm Up (Chaplain)
    Side Straddle Hops, Jazzercise, Ukranian Soldiers, Arm Circles, Helicopters, Alabama Prom Dates, High Knees, Butt Kicks, Karaoke, Bernie Mummy Kicks, Mario Jumps.

    Exercise One: 5 Corners (House Party)
    25 HR Merkins, 50 WWII Sit Ups, 75 Monkey Humpers, 100 Side Straddle Hops, 10 burpees.

    Mosey to the Playground set for Exercise Two (Chaplain)
    Dora with 50 hanging knee raises, 100 squats, 200 Freddy Mercuries. Bonus SSH’s initiated by Singer.

    To the Circle for Exercise Three (House Party)
    Quadruple Check with Merkins, Lunges, LBC’s and run a loop

    Back towards the flag with some Appalachian Lunge, Backwards Lunges. Side Lunge Squats, then run back.

    Numbers, Names, Announcements, Prayer Requests.

    House Party took us out

    Final Thoughts: The gimmick of a double Q did not appear to be strong enough to deter the fartsackers this morning – perhaps the cold and ice was just too strong. But those who made it out appeared to have a great time! Always great to collaborate with House. I think the most interesting mumblechatter was hearing about Rosie’s 8th grade basketball team that also featured Splinter! There has to be some video out there somewhere.


    SYITG

  • You Can Always Count on House Party

    With Wednesday church activities cancelled and freezing rain, YHC was anticipating an empty parking lot. I even arrived 2 minutes late! But of course, House Party was waiting……..Here is an extremely brief summary for your viewing pleasure:

    We moseyed around the perimeter of the church (roughly .6 miles) multiple times, stopping at various locations for exercises. The only one I remember is Dips because we had to clear ice off the benches. No Cadence required.

    Lots of great conversation and 45 minutes of fitness achieved.

    SYITG

  • Preppin’ For Valentines Day

    A dozen of SOJ’s finest gathered at Huguenot Park for the latest round of No Toll. Here is a brief summary for your viewing pleasure:

    Mosey to the parking lot for Warm-Up:
    Jazzercise, Ski Jumps, Australian Snow Angels, Freddy Mercuries, Alabama Prom Dates, Pickle Pounders
    Across the parking lot: High knees, Karaoke, Lunge Walk, Mario Jumps, Bernie Mummy Kicks, Appalachian Lunge Walk, Hillbillies, Crab walk

    Exercise two: Double 11’s
    10 step ups, 1 WW II sit ups………….run the field and complete 10 Hand Release Merkins, 1 Bobby Hurley

    Repeat the normal 11’s pattern until you are done

    Exercise Two: Catch me if you Crawl Bear
    Partner up: One man Crawl Bears, other runs to the gate and back, then assumes the Crawl Bear position

    *Toll Paid: 100 toe taps

    Exercise Three: Hump Circuit with Pickle Pounders, APD’s, and Monkey Humpers.

    One minute of stretching until time is called.

    Numbers/Names/Announcements/Prayer Requests

    YHC took us out

    Final Thoughts: Great effort by all the PAX today! The double 11’s took a lot longer than anticipated. Enjoyed chatting with Dookie this morning and also hearing some good war stories from the Frozen Triangle. The post-workout survey indicated that a good time was had by all.

    SYITG

  • Doozy’s Bridge to King Something

    8 strong including an FNG at the latest edition of River Run! The following is a brief summary for your viewing pleasure:

    The PAX completed an out and back route that took us over to JRHS. Run a lap around the track, then take the trail that connects to River Downs. Apparently Doozy built the bridges – who knew? Left on River Downs, then right on a street with the name “King” in it. Left on Robious, circle back and repeat after 22.5 minutes or so. We all made it back alive.

    Final Thoughts: Great effort by all the runners this morning! We managed to avoid any large hills – which may have been by design. Welcome Sanchez! He is a neighbor of Wedding Singer and a Jets fan. Butt Fumble was ruled out as we are hoping to have him come back. House Party had a near fall on some roots on the trail – I feel like that is a bit of a pattern. Props to the Middle School crew for getting up early and putting in some work.

    SYITG

  • Club H2O

    Despite the rain, Twin Team Lounge was open for business…………..here is how it all went down:

    Mosey to the nearby “shelter” for warm up: Ukranian Soldiers, Imperial Walkers, Mummy Kicks, Copperhead Squats, Freddy Mercuries, LBC’s, Shoulder Taps

    Exercise One: 4 Corners (Prostitute Style): Humping Edition
    -Bone Rubs, Gorilla Humpers, Alabama Prom Dates, Monkey Humpers. Lunge walk between stations

    Mosey to the next shelter for Exercise Two: Ab Circuit: WWII Sit-ups, American Hammers, Flutter Kicks, LBC’s

    Mosey to the next shelter for Exercise Three: Leg Circuit: Squats, Donkey Kicks, Side Straddle Hops, Calf Raises

    Back to Shelter One for some Rosalitas and Heels to Heaven. Then BTTF

    Numbers (2), Names, Announcements. YHC took us out

    Final thoughts: Great catching up with Singer this morning. We kept it loungey this morning, which made for some great conversation – even managed to stay dry. He has an FNG coming out for River Run on Monday. Hope to see you all out there!

    SYITG

  • Chap Hard

    With most of the Crossing crew night fart sacking – YHC and TryHard had to hold down the fort. Here is a brief summary for your viewing pleasure.

    5 minutes of solo running. Various leg exercises across the upper parking lot for warm up: Lunge walks, Karaoke, Crab Walk, Butt Kicks, High Knees, Appalachian Lunge Walks

    Next Exercise: Super Suicide – standard suicide along the length of the complex. Increasing burpees when you get back to the start.

    Exercise Two: Ab Enhancement: 25 pole smokers, 50 American Hammers, 100 LBC’s

    Mosey to the benches for 50 Dips and 10 Burpee+ (Hand Release Burpee with 2 Mtn Climbers and 2 SSH’s at the top.) Might need to work on the name

    Back to the Wall for Hoe Downs, Donkey Kicks w/wall hold, Chicken Peckers

    Back to the Flag for a minute of hamstring stretching

    Final Thoughts: Started this workout solo and got some curious glances from the parking lot walkers. Was grateful to see the DTHmobile roll in. YHC has been dealing with some (minor) heart issues and various psychosocial stressors – very grateful to the numerous PAX who reached out/checked in over the last 2 weeks. Jumping on the Q sheet is always the best way to get yourself back in the groove IMHO. Looking forward to a massive turnout at the Twin Team Lounge.


  • The Eye Of The Coupon Storm

    The Crossing Crew was back at it this evening……Icey parking lot and cold temperatures be damned. The following is a brief summary for your viewing pleasure.

    Mosey to the far end of the church for Warm-ups. Did a couple burpees in route and determined how many TryHard and others needed to complete their daily MABA.
    Don Quixotes, Bruce Lee Punches, Jazzercise, Side Kicks, Crab Cakes, Hello Dollies, Freddy Mercuries.

    Across the parking lot: Mario Jumps, Karaoke, Appalachian Lunge Walks, Open the Gates, Bernie Sanders, Mummy Kicks, No Cheat Broad Jumps.

    Mosey back towards the flag for Exercise One: Eye of the Storm
    In the center, complete 5 burpees. PAX rotate between five coupon stations with burpees in between sets.
    25 Kettlebell Swings
    25 Merkins with Incline Handles
    25 Overhead Press with Ruck Plate
    25 Lawnmower pulls with Kettle (each arm)
    25 curls with Dumbbells (each arm)

    Lap around the Parking lot then Start Exercise Two. Divide into teams. Team One runs to TryHard’s Wall of Despair and back – Team Two does Monkey Humpers. Switch. Round Two – LBC’s

    Exercise Three: Catch me if you Crab: Crab walk while partner runs to the light pole and back, they take over the Crab walk and repeat. Complete a lap around the parking lot.

    Finished up with a Merkin Ring of Fire.

    Numbers/Names/Announcements/Prayer Requests

    Final Thoughts:
    Strong work by all tonight! Slider braved the frigid temps in a sleeveless shirt in typical college student fashion. I was excited to try out these new Merkin Hand Grips that my son got for Christmas. Will definitely start using those more often. As always, it was a pleasure to lead.

    SYITG

  • Holiday Calorie Burn

    The B-Dubbers hit the streets early, eagerly anticipating a mystery Q at Twin Team. No House Party this morning – but we had to persevere. Route was the standard out and back up Robious Road. Lots of great conversation including the pronunciation of Botetourt.

    SYITG

  • Mystery Box 2024: Remembering Puddles, Oreo, and Sherpee

    Lighting the Christmas Tree, drinking egg nog, and gathering with friends around the Mystery Box at The FORGE……….This is what the holidays are all about! 8 of SOJ’s finest posted in the cold for some revelry and exercise. Here is a brief summary for your viewing pleasure:

    Mosey to the front of the abandoned Middle School for warm-up: Side Straddle Hops, Ukranian Soldiers, Mummy Kicks, Copperhead Squats, Alabama Prom Dates.

    To the back of the school for the main event: Mystery Box
    PAX take turns pulling an exercise out of the box, then grab the medicine ball and run to Forest Hill Avenue and back……….everyone else does said exercise for the duration:

    Bear Crawl, Jumping Herpees, Lt. Dans, Plank Walk, Crab Walk, Crunchy Frogs, American Hammers, Squats, WWII Sit ups, Mountain Climbers, Appalachian Lunge Walks, Freddy Mercuries, Mummy Kicks, I probably missed a few

    Back to the Flag for Numbers, Names, Announcements, Prayer Requests

    YHC took us out

    Final Thoughts: Mystery Box is typically a time to celebrate. But it can also be cathartic as evidenced by several PAX discussing dogs that died tragically?? Still not sure what a Sherpee is. The latest Mystery Box Mixxx had just enough euro metal to satisfy Last Call. Until next year…………………