Author: Chaplain

  • Pre-Party

    House Party and I knocked out a run before the newly minted “Twin Team Lounge” opened for business. We stuck to our normal Robious Road Corridor route. HP was able to offer some excellent advice on dealing with some complex extended family issues – much appreciated! Made it back just in time for Last Call’s epic workout.

    SYITG

  • B Dub Run Club

    Everyone’s favorite running duo hit the streets prior to Honeymoon’s legendary 1000th workout. We did our usual flat and fast route past James River High School and up Robious Road. Great conversation about housing for registered sex offenders and other fascinating topics. House Party took one for the team on the spider web front. We made back just as the Twin Team crowd was gathering………..A good time was had by all.

    SYITG

  • 4 or 5 Finger Death Punch

    6 running enthusiasts hit the streets of the Bettie Weaver/James River HS Complex for the latest rendition of River Run. The following is a very brief summary for your viewing pleasure.

    Off the main road, complete 4 or 5 out and backs (fingers). Left past the High School, turn around at Robious and back. Straight into Robious Landing Park – run to the river and loop through the parking lot and back. Left into Tarrington – straight until the road ends at a roundabout; circle back. Left on Forgot Name of Road, turn around at the end of the cul-de-sac and back. 5 milers added in the road directly across from the start – run to the end and run back. Mileage seemed a bit short so we added on a loop around the school at the end. Bullseye and Wedding Singer ran up to Robious and back.

    Final Thoughts: Had a great time running with my 2.0’s and the other PAX. It is very dark in Robious Landing park and headlamps are recommended – luckily we had Doozy lighting the way. Nice cool weather made for a great morning.

    SYITG

  • West End Assembly of Humpers

    5 Crossing regulars gathered for a workout that paid homage to everyone’s favorite exercise: The Monkey Humper. The following is a brief summary for your viewing pleasure:

    Mosey lap around the church parking lot. Circle up for Warm-Up exercises: Ukranian Soldiers, Helicopters, Apple Bottom Poppers, Shoulder Taps, Alabama Prom Dates, Hello Dollies, Flutter Kicks, I may have missed a few.

    Mosey to the Monkey Dome (fenced in area beside the parking lot)

    Exercise One: 10 rounds of Monkey Humpers with 10 seconds rest.
    Start with 10, work up to 100

    Exercise Two: Travel Across the field doing various Monkey Humper themed exercises
    1. Monkey Lunges (5 lunge walks, 5 monkey humpers, repeat)
    2. Flying Monkey Humpers (Broad jump, 5 Monkey Humpers, repeat)
    3. Bernie Humpers (Bernie 5 steps, 10 Monkey Love Makers)

    50 Gorilla Humpers before you exit the Monkey Dome

    Mosey to the parking lot and grab a Cinderblock for Exercise Three

    Half the Pax runs across the parking lot with Cindy’s – others do Monkey Humpers, then switch.

    Round Two: same pattern, but Monkey Love Makers (slow Monkey Humpers)

    Exercise Three: Alternating Cinderblock and Monkey Humpers
    20 curls, 20 Monkey Humpers
    40 Bench Press, 40 Monkey Humpers
    20 Tricep extension, 20 Monkey Humpers
    20 overhead press, 20 monkey Humpers

    40 LBC’s with block, 40 Monkey Humpers

    Back to the Flag for 1 plus minutes of, you guessed it: Monkey Humpers until time is called

    Numbers/Names/Announcements/Prayer Request

    YHC took us out

    Final Thoughts: Monkey Humpers definitely get challenging if you do enough. We didn’t get an accurate count on total Monkey Humpers completed – all agreed that it had to be over 1000. Appreciate the PAX’s efforts! Got a give a shout out to Banksy who pulled the double today (Ruckhenge and The Crossing) and also signed up for a VQ! Keep it up. Tryhard pulled in as we were finishing up and unveiled our new gangster F3 Banner.

    SYITG

  • Ruck N Roll

    A terrible backblast title…….but an excellent workout this morning! Draper and I hit the streets at 6am sharp. The route took us through the paved trails, and we made a stop at the lake to check out the sunrise. Lots of large birds about! Excellent conversation with my WEAG brother.

    SYITG

  • LIFO

    YHC was coming in hot………..then left before Twin Team started. House Party and I decided on a complex route that featured turning right on Robious, running for awhile, then turning around and running back. HP narrowly avoided disaster after tripping on the sidewalk. Luckily, he was able to use his agility and athleticism to stay upright. Great conversations and a nice smooth run overall.

    SYITG

  • The Lost Boat Slips of Tarrington

    No runners today – but luckily I always have my ruck loaded and ready to go. 3 distinguished gentlemen hit the surprisingly busy streets of Rockwood Park at 6am sharp. We did the full paved nature trail and approximately 2 laps around the main road. Great conversation that included the Tarrington neighborhood; which inspired the backblast title, as well as alcohol (types and where to consume). We had a quick pace and the sweat was flowing with the high humidity. The PAX made it back in under an hour, just in time for the Boberry/Rubble beat down. As always, it was an honor to lead.

    SYITG

  • House Party is a Runner

    YHC and House Party linked up again before Twin Team and hit the streets. I forgot my headlamp and was wearing a black shirt and dark grey shorts. The route took us past JRHS, right on Robious, then turn around at the halfway time mark. We made it back just as the TT Crew was arriving.

    If you haven’t noticed – HP has been getting after it on the running front. Keep it up!

  • Weekend At Mummy Bernie’s

    8 of SOJ’s finest gathered for the latest rendition of Twin Team. We were greeted with wet pavement, high humidity, and the sweet smell of fresh skunk. Here is a brief summary for your viewing pleasure:

    Mosey to the back of BWES for warm-up: Side Straddle Hops, Ukranian Soldiers, Windshield Wipers, Overhead Claps, HR Merkins, Freddy Mercuires, LBC’s, Heels to Heaven.

    The PAX proceeded to the baseline and also completed walking lunges, Can Openers, Open the Gate, Butt Kicks.

    Exercise One: Indigenous People’s Super Mario Jumps. Couldnt resist bringing this one back from the FORGE a few weeks ago. Everyone Mario Jumps, man in the back does 5 Side Straddle Hops, then runs to the front. We did a lap around the school

    Side note: When I said “Woo-Hoo” someone corrected me and said that is actually Yoshi. WTH

    Exercise Two: Grab Kettle Bells for a Cumulative 4 Corners
    -10 WWII sit ups with lift
    -10 WWII sit ups with lift, 20 upright Rows
    -10 WWII sit ups with lift, 20 Upright Rows, 30 Lawnmower Pulls
    -10 WWII sit ups with left, 20 Upright Rows, 30 Lawnmower Pulls, 40 bench press

    Ditch the Kettlebells and mosey to Skunk Corner:

    Each PAX calls an ab exercise and Mummy Kicks to the end of the basketball court -run back. The group does that exercise until they return. Repeat until everyone had gone: Pickle Pounders, LBC’s, Oblique LBC’s, Flutter Kicks, American Hammers, Alabama Prom Dates, Cockroaches, I may have missed one.

    Mosey to the far side of the school for Exercise 4: DORA with Hand release merkins, squats, and Monkey Humpers.

    BTTF: Numbers/Names/Announcements/Prayer Requests

    Final Thoughts: Initially advertised this one as a kettle bell hybrid recovery workout. I would say mission accomplished. Great crew this morning and I enjoyed catching up with everyone.

    SYITG

  • Today Is The Day: The Dirty 30

    Three denizens of the dark gathered at Swift Creek Middle for some off the books action that we call The Graveyard Shift. When YHC arrived at 4:20, Big Rig was already running – shocker. The PAX were informed that no gloves would be needed, but water was recommended. Here is a brief summary for your viewing pleasure:

    Mosey to the track plus a 2 lap warm-up run. Arm Circles plus various leg stretches

    Exercise One: The Dirty 30

    30 x 100 meters with 10 seconds rest in between.

    Cool Down Lap plus some additional stretching – back to the flag.

    Numbers/Names/Announcements/Prayer Requests

    YHC took us out

    Final Thoughts: The Dirty 30 is something I have been thinking about trying for awhile. With Big Rig and Boberry onsite – today was the day. The fellas were looking strong and seemed to enjoy the challenge…………maybe enjoy is not the right word. But we all managed to power through with no merlot spilled.

    SYITG