Author: Chaplain

  • Frogs and Hoes

    9 strong at the latest edition of the FORGE! Here a brief summary for your viewing pleasure:

    Mosey to the lower circle for Warm Ups: Ski Jumps, Ukrainian Soldiers, Overhead Claps, Shoulder Taps, Double Tap HR Merkins, Alabama Prom Dates, Freddy Mercuries, Knee Pulls, Karaoke, Mummy Kicks.

    To the Tennis Courts for Exercise One: 4 Corners: Big Pimpin’ Edition. Basically, a double 4 corners prostitute. When you get to the last corner, you return to that corner on the second half – or something to that effect.
    Exercises included 10 Merkins, 20 Bobby Hurley’s, 30 Plank Jacks, 40 double ct. Flutter Kicks.

    Exercise Two: Elbow Plank Ladder. Everyone lines up and gets in elbow plank. Man in the back hurdles each PAX, then planks up at the front of the line. Made our way up the hill.
    Note to self: Use the sidewalk or grass next time.

    Mosey to the base of Mt. Chaplain for exercise 3:
    Deconstructed 11’s. 10 HR Merkins, 1 Crab Cake. Normal 11’s pattern, but no running. Upon completion – 11 hill repeats. We ran out of time and ending up finishing 4 or 5. Big Rig and I had discussed trying this on Saturday. BTTF.

    YHC took us out

    Final Thoughts: Excellent effort by all of the PAX on this misty morning! Lots of cool events coming up, including the Convergence and SOS Ruck event. As always, check Slack for details.

    SYITG

  • For Those About to Ruck (or Run)

    Excellent cool weather for the latest edition of Morning Wood. House Party and I hit the streets with our ruck sacks at 6am and got in some miles. Big Rig was already running upon arrival and ventured down to the Genito Road Corridor. He joined us for the last 15 minutes or so. Post-workout survey suggested that a good time was had by all.

  • Donnie’s Angels and the L.O.D.

    7 members of the Crossing Crew this evening! We even had a couple second timers ready to put in some work. Here is a brief summary for your viewing pleasure.

    Slaughter start with some bear crawl, crab walk and lunge walk up the grass hill. Mosey around the parking lot and circle up for Warm-Up:

    Jazzercise, Apple Bottom Poppers, Bone Rubs, West Virginia Prom Dates, Freddy Mercuries, Double Tap HR Merkins, Australian Snow Angels, Neck Curls, Mario Jumps, Side Lunges, Mummy Kicks, Bernie, Flying Monkey Humpers.

    Exercise One: Ladder of Death.. Stop at each cone on the circuit and complete exercises. Then run a lap.
    10 burpees, 20 merkins, 30 plank punches, 40 Shoulder taps, 50 Moroccan Night Clubs
    10 V-ups, 20 WWII Situps, 30 Heels to Heaven, 40 American Hammers, 50 LBC.
    10 Ball Dippers, 20 Lt. Dans, 30 Side Lunges…….Ran out of time so back to the Flag.

    Broadway took us out.

    Final thoughts: Excellent push tonight by Johnny 5 and Reacher – hope these guys keep at it and become regulars! Your Gimpy Correspondent was feeling pretty good after nursing an injury last week. We all survived and made it to 6:45.

    SYITG

  • Where is the Y?

    Excellent running weather this morning! YHC’s incredibly detailed route required the PAX to find a paved trail near the pond. This takes you up to the YMCA parking lot. Don Draper and I circled the soccer field, then made our way back to Midlothian Middle – a lap around the school and track finished things off. Bullseye/Singer reportedly asked for directions at one point…………But at 6:15 everyone was accounted for!

    Had a great time this morning – it has been awhile since I posted at MOT, or run for that matter. Appreciate the wise words from Draper on a variety of subjects

  • Why Did They Call Her Super Soaker?

    15 PAX gathered at Rockwood Park to enjoy some cooler temps and the sweet aroma of a fresh massive dog poop. At 7am, it was time to put in some work……………

    Mosey to the basketball court for Warm Up:
    Jazzercise, Rubble Kicks, Bruce Lee Punches, Overhead Claps, Monkey Humpers, Plank Jacks, Pickle Pounders, Alabama Prom Dates, Freddy Mercuries, Mario Jumps, Mummy Kicks, Lunge Walks, Karaoke, No Cheat Broad Jumps, Murder Bunnies.

    Exercise One: Indigenous People’s Crab Walk. Man in the back does 3 Crab Cakes, then runs to the front of the line. We made our way back to the flag.

    Exercise Two: Flutter Kick Mountain. Pax line up on the hill and do flutter kicks. Man in the back bear crawls to the top of the line. Stopped at the parking lot.

    Exercise Three: Four Corners: Flutter Kick edition. 25, 50, 75, 100 – double count.

    Mosey down the Green Path – stop for Exercise Four: one set of Pole Smokers, then Murder Gorillas along the hill.

    Mosey to the side of the Dog Park for Exercise 5
    Double 11’s – 1 hand release merkin, 10 LBC’s. Run to the cone for 10 Merkins, 1 WWII Sit ups. Repeat the normal 11 patterns.

    Back to the Flag. Finished things up with a Monkey Humper Burnout.

    YHC took us out

    Final thoughts: It was a festive atmosphere this morning with lots of “that’s what she said” zingers. We also had, to my knowledge, the first Didgeridoo appearance at a workout. Lot’s of strong individual performances this morning. Cha Cha was killing it on the 11’s. Much respect to Rubble for doing the whole workout! Great seeing Blue Moon out – I was able to stamp his passport after the workout concluded. Well done fellas

    SYITG

  • Double Digit Loungers

    At 5:30 am sharp we launched the latest edition of Twin Team Lounge. Here is a brief summary for your viewing pleasure.

    Mosey to the field hockey field for Warm Up:
    Jazzercise, Arm Circles, Copperhead Squats, Ukranian Soldiers, Alabama Prom Dates, Neck Curls, Mountain Climbers, Butt Kicks, Mario Jumps, Mummy Kicks, Lunge Walks………..might have missed a couple

    Exercise One; Eye of the Storm – Ab edition
    5 stops with 50 count ab exercises: LBC’s, Rosalita’s, Flutter Kicks, American Hammers, Freddy Mercuries.
    Return to “eye” each round and complete 20 WWII Situps

    Mosey to the track for Exercise Two: DORA with 100 dips, 200 jump squats, 300 Side Straddle Hops. Runners go through the gate and to the end of the track and back.

    Long Mosey around BWES and back to the Flag.

    YHC took us out

    Final Thoughts: With most of the Lounge gatekeepers absent, we were able to get a little more running in than normal. It was wet and humid, but the PAX pushed through and were looking strong. Great to see House Party’s knee improving and Deep Dish moving well! The Tarrington Crew was representing. Lots of great activities tomorrow including The Bridge and Homegrown Half. I will be there in spirit for both.

    SYITG

  • Double Dora Day

    At 6pm, YHC and Ghostbuster cranked the asphalt up to high and got to work………….the following is brief summary for your viewing pleasure:

    Mosey to the back of the Church for Warmarama: Jazzercise Punches, Ukranian Soldiers, Copperhead Squats, Crab Cakes, Freddy Mercuries, Oblique LBC’s, Mario Jumps, Mummy Kicks, Karoake, High Knees, Butt Kicks, Bernie Sanders.

    Exercise One: Dora with 100 dips, 200 LBC’s, 300 SSH’s. Runner goes to the end of the parking lot and back.

    Mosey to the Wall for Exercise Two: Dora with 50 Donkey Kicks, 100 Wall World 2 Sit-ups, 200 Hoe downs. Runner goes to the storage container and back

    Exercise Three: Ascending Ab Ladder with Heels to Heaven, Flutter Kicks, and Alabama Prom dates. finished back at the flag.

    YHC took us out

    Final Thoughts: Had a great time working out with Ghostbuster on a hot and humid evening – dude is a beast. For those that missed it – Ghostbuster had a well-organized and challenging VQ last week. At some point, you may even read a backblast about it.

    SYITG

  • SOJ Ghost Flag Returns!

    After a mysteriously long delay, the SOJ Ghost Flag re-emerged at Satan’s Hill. Dreams of a Nancy Lopez Hulk Hogan themed workout were shattered. Here is a brief summary for your viewing pleasure:

    Warm Up: Mosey up Satans Hill. On the way back: Knee Pulls, Open the Gate, Overhead Claps, Hillbillies, Arm Circles.

    Circle up for Jazzercise, Mummy Kicks, Pickle Pounders, Alabama Prom Dates.

    The Workout: Mystery Box
    1 man draws a card and calls out the exercise, then totes the medicine ball up Satan’s Hill and back. PAX performs the exercise for the duration.

    Burpees
    Sprints w/10 seconds rest
    Hand Release Merkins
    Carolina Dry Docks
    V-Ups
    Bear Crawl
    Murder Bunnies
    Crunchy Frogs
    WWII sit ups
    Hello Dollies
    Lt. Dans
    American Hammers
    Smurf Jacks
    Jump Squats
    Run up Satans Hill
    *Two Others

    Nancy Lopez lead 2 minutes of cool down exercises until time was called.

    COT and TryHard took us out

    Final Thoughts: Had a great time leading this morning and getting the flag back in circulation! Appreciate NTB, OC, DTH, Sable, House Party and Touchdown for making the trek. Nancy was a great sport and I have no doubt he and the SSOJ crew will be seeking retribution in a big way. As usual, the Mystery Box playlist created some controversy with “Thirsty and Miserable” specifically being criticized by the workout music purists – SMH. Mudslide exhibited encyclopedic knowledge of wrestling as respect was paid to Hulk Hogan. We are all Real Americans!


  • Nickel Bridge Flashbacks

    4 Crossing regulars enjoyed some moderate weather and, of course, a meticulously planned workout…………The following is a brief summary for your viewing pleasure:

    Run a couple laps around the parking lot, then: Jazzercise, Bruce Lee Punches, Overhead Claps, Mountain Climbers, Double Tap HR Merkins, Freddy Mercuries, Oblique LBC’s, Flutter Kicks, Knee Pulls, Open the Gate, Karaoke, Lunge Walks.

    Mosey to the Playground area for a Quad Check:
    Runner, Incline Merkins, Jump Squats, WWII Sit-Ups.

    To the back of the Church for Partner Exercises:
    BooYah Merkins
    BooYah Hand Release Merkins
    BooYah Burpees
    Partner Squats
    Partner Dips
    Wheelbarrows
    Partner Crab Walk
    Partner WWII’s
    Human Decline Merkins
    3 Man Grow Ruck Carry – We moved Birdman across the back parking lot.

    Back to the Flag for Ab Ring of Fire: Flutter Kicks, Frog Kicks, LBC’s.

    COT and YHC took us out.

    Final Thoughts: Initial plan was to partner carry House Party, but we audibled to Birdman – gotta work our way up. Lots of lingering trauma related symptoms from Grow Ruck: but overall a success. Had a great time hanging with the Crossing Crew! Nice work

  • Representing

    It was an all WEAG ruck at Morning Wood! We completed the paved trail, went up and back by the dog park, and looped around near the flag. It was a great trek and excellent conversation………….until we saw Mudslide putting up signs in the parking lot.

    Great to see House and Meatball out there battling through injuries. Keep it up fellas.