Author: Flatline

  • Stay on the white stuff!!

    9 Snow Men arose this morning, dug out, and posted to a mainly safe Q by YHC. To say the parking lot was safe at No Toll is a stretch, but YHC arrived to secure and observe the AO-developing the Q as YHC went along!

    0530-1st declaration..men be safe running to the COP. And as the PAX moseyed to COP, YHC observed Dr. Tryhard go down and immediately YHC goes down too. YHC thinks Bullseye went down too. YUP, ice everywhere!! More caution needed….stay on the white stuff……large patch of white stuff found for COP……COP= x 25 SSH, x 20 Imperial Walkers, x 15 Copperhead Squats, x 15 Arm Circles (x 10 small, x 5 big/ forward and backward), x 10 SSH. Time to mosey to pavilion and partner up.

    Dora= Partner 1 performs exercises while Partner 2 runs across the soccer field. Set exercises=x100 Merkins, x 200 LBC’s, x 300 Mountain Climbers. Run, exercises…switch and repeat till finished. PAX blazed a nice out and back trail to avoid running in deep snow!

    PLT (Partner Leg Toss)…perform AMRAP and switch. Each group finishes 200 PLT’s.  After finished, IC-x 10 HRM (Hand Release Merkins). Time to mosey back to the basketball court. Again the command, stay on the white stuff and avoid the ice!!

    PAX managed to stay up right and YHC had to think on the fly because next set of exercises were on the road and parking lot. PAX decision to avoid the road and parking lot so to the basketball court we went…partner up again.

    Dora= x 100 SSH (I think, memory issue) , x 200 Freddie Mercuries, x 300 Alabama Prom dates. Partner 1=exercises, Partner 2=karaoke suicides.

    Find fresh snow, perform snow angel. Mosey back to parking lot with a few minutes to spare. Ring of Fire=x 10 HRM’s.

    Number-ama, Name-r-ama, Annoucements; HDHH, Dec 19 at Capital Ale House. Marmaduke will take all winter coats that you would like to donate.

    Dr. Tryhard took us out!

    NMS: YHC had no real idea of the Q this morning due to conditions. So thank you for following!! Dr Tryhard and Bullseye, glad to share the experience of falling on the ice. Gents, glad everyone made it through the workout in one piece.  YHC hopes the 9 Snow Angels sparks conversation at some point at No Toll today!! They looked perfect!

    Bullseye-dressing like Rosie def impresses YHC and yes, one day you may be able to run as fast!! You are posting which is ass kicking so keep it up!

    Tobit-first the gloves for spring and summer time. Dude, you post enough that winter gloves are advised!! And PAX is always here for the push!!

    Don Draper-nice form on the PLT’s! Nice work!

    PAX members-9 Snow Men this am is super awesome. RESPECT!!

    Again, second Dora was on the fly so thank you for following. Pleasure was all mine this morning as we navigated the ice and enjoyed the white stuff! Much respect for wearing running shoes too!! Yes, YHC had his trusty boots!!

    Only those who post understand!!

    Loud and Proud,

    Flatline

  • Keeping with Tradition

    YHC arrived to Huguenot Park with New Market already on scene. Flag planted and in the car position till 0525. Time to emerge from the warmth of the SUV and await the PAX to arrive…..17 Cold Steel Warriors in the gloom, waiting to see what YHC had in store. 0530……time to mosey.

    COP= x15 Arm Circle, forward and backward. x 20 SSH, x 20 Imperial Walkers, x 20 Flutter Kicks, x 20 LBC’s, x 20 Plank Jacks. Enough……1 lap around the fields to increase blood circulation.

    Triple Check= 1 Partner performs x 2 runs across the field. 2nd Partner, dips. 3rd Partner, WWII situps. Mosey to the basketball courts.

    Dora-cides so partner up= 1 Partner runs suicides, 2nd Partner performs set exercises, switch and repeat. x 100, 2 count Freddie Mercuries. x 200 Imperial Walkers, single count. x 300 SSH.  Mosey to far corner of basketball court.

    Ascending Four Corners= Corner 1, x 10 Merkins. Lunges to Corner 2= x 10 Merkins, x 20 Flutter Kicks, 2 count. Lunges to Corner 3, x 10 Merkins, x 20 Flutter Kicks, x 30 Plank Jacks. Lunges to Corner 4, x 10 Merkins, x 20 Flutter Kicks, x 30 Plank Jacks, x 40 WWII situps.

    And Rosie politely stated, “0615.”

    Mosey back to the flag. Number-ama, Name-r-ama, Announcements: Marmaduke is still collecting winter weather gear for donations.

    YHC took us out.

    NMS= YHC has been absent over the past several weeks for Thanksgiving with M’s family and hunting the white tail buck in Rockbridge. Everyday, YHC thought about the PAX and the workouts that had transpired. To say YHC missed this group is an understatement!! Glad to be back in the PAX and at the gloom!

    Doozy, way to workout with just us two during the triple check.

    Dr. Tryhard, YHC’s bad on missing the crucial fact you are a graduate of The Institute. Outstanding work and the privilege was all mine this morning. May God continue to bless your missionary work!

    Rosie and short sleeves. Respect!

    Gentlemen, hope is a powerful thing. The strength and hope you show YHC every morning is my blessing in this Christmas Season. Continue to shine the light and give hope to that one person who may need it!!

    It was a honor to lead the PAX this morning. Thank you for following!

    Only those who post understand!

    Loud and Proud,

    Flatline

  • Yup, that route worked!

    YHC arrived this morning first on site to BWES and boy did YHC need a run. Losing power at 0221….WTF!?!? The only neighborhood in Bon Air!! And 6 PAX members quickly followed. 7 Men overcame the warmth of the fart sack to log a few miles off the 711 corridor. The route: out of BWES, R on Robious, L on Kings Farm Rd which turns into Queens Grant, R on Royal Crest Dr, R on Riverdowns Dr, and back to BWES=4 miles. 5 milers run past BWES to Robious Landing and circle back. 6 milers run to Robious Landing than to top of Tarrington where Club House is located and back to BWES.

    Perfect route. Back at 0614.

    Number-ama, Name-r-ama, Announcements: Thanksgiving Day, 0600 45MoM.

    YHC took us out!

    NMS-Rosie took off like a man on a mission and did the 5 mile route and may have created is his own 6 mile route! Like a shotgun, bang….what’s up with that thang?! Impressive Rosie.

    YHC was going to run 5 but circled back to catch the 6 every so often. Running alone on a Monday morning…F that! 4 PAX members and YHC had a good run and 2nd F during the run was superb! Singer, great catching up with you. DK, HTTR and yes, sometimes I agree, why do we bother! But that what fans do!!

    And yes, Queens Grant hill was great!

    Perfect way to start the week. Keep up the awesomeness!

    Loud and Proud.

    Flatline

  • 14 in Subaru Wagon and hemorrhoids…..

    4 SOJ regulars posted to River Run for a YHC Q. Thankfully no rain!

    5 mile and 4 mile routes were simple out and back route. Both routes up Twin Team and R on East Brigstock Road. 4 miler ran to Kentford and back to Betty Weaver. 5 milers ran to Netherfield and back to Betty Weaver.

    Number-ama, Name-r-ama, Announcements = 0.

    YHC took us out.

    NMS- Mr. Holland, Lug Nut, Mr. Roper, great to see you men this morning  Mr Roper took us down memory road this morning by reminiscing about his time at Randolph Macon and recent trip to H-SC to visit his son!! Than, down Twin Team…BOOM Mr. Roper’s back quit. Hope you are ok buddy.

    Gentlemen, reach out to a veteran and say thank you!! God Bless!

    Loud and Proud,

    Flatline

  • How many “…….” did we do?

    19 inspired, hardcore mofo’s arrived this morning to Dogpile hoping that the weather, specifically rain, would ease up slightly (3 PAX members rucking)……0600 and it was time.

    Slow mosey around the Carillon to COP. And yes, YHC had worked on his cadence. And the COP went a little something like this……X 10 Don Quixote’s, x 50 Imperial Walkers, x 10 Invisible Jump Ropes, x 25 Flutter Kicks, x 15 Freddie Mercuries, x 15 LBC’s, and x 25 SSH.  That was enough and mumble chatter was light.

    Mosey down the road toward the pipeline except Upchuck and YHC traded paint there at the gate. Upchuck managed to fall with style and with little down time. My bad Upchuck!! Down the road past the pipeline and toward the toll booth.

    Nickel Bridge= starting at the toll booth, run to each light and perform x 5 Burpees and alternate with x 5 Merkins. Lead PAX member goes to the top of Westover Hills and back across the bridge. Trailing PAX turn around once leader had lapped them. YHC believes there are 15 light posts. Respect to the leaders this am!! However, PAX was unable to return to the start due to Toll Booth Wilma telling Bleeder that the PAX was on private property at the start. Thanks to Bleeder for directing the PAX to Road Closed sign on Pump House Road. YHC arrived with PAX planking and time to mosey up Love Hill!

    Thank you goes out to Slurpee and Abba for headlamps and Bleeder with the ankle strobe.  Lighting Love Hill was extremely beneficial. Once at the top, circle up on grass infield.

    Super 21= 1 Merkin, 1 Situp; 2 Merkins, 2 Situps; 3 Merkins, 3 Situps, up to 21. And IC!! Super awesome!! Slight amount of extra credit but PAX dug deep and water was found. 0703…..mosey back to the flag with Puppy Pile observing!

    Number-ama, Name-r-ama, Announcements-there were none! Weird….

    YHC took us out!

    NMS: Dear PAX, hope the cadence was better. Upchuck, sorry about the fall but 2 years at F3 with no fall is pretty good….great recovery time! YHC has a yellow bracelet for you.

    Bleeder-glad F3 Cooperate  was there to speak with Toll Booth Wilma regarding PAX being on private property. FFS….really!

    Hardywood-thanks for the final push at 19, 20, 21! Way to motivate!

    ET’s makes my week!!

    Only those who post understand.

    Loud and Proud,

    Flatline

  • His cadence sounds……

    18 arose from the warmth of their bed to post at No Toll this morning to start our day off in the most glorious of fashions! And yes, those beds are getting warmer………0530 time to mosey.

    COP- x 25 SSH, x 11 Helicopters, x 15 Copperhead Squats, x 25 Plank Jacks, x 25 LBC, and x 15 Flutter kicks. Evidently the PAX was amused at YHC’s cadence call and I thought it had gotten better. Enough, time to mosey.

    Merkin Mile- 2 laps around the soccer field and every half lap stop, x 12 Merkins and x 12 Merkins for first lap. x 12 HR Merkins, x 12 HR Merkis for second lap.

    11’s- Exercise one, Copperhead Squat, x 1 and run across soccer field for exercise two, Mountain Climbers, 2 count, x 10. Rinse and Repeat going up on squats and down on mtn climbers till x 10 squats and x 1 mtn climbers. Mosey to the basketball court.

    Doracides- partner up. x 150 LBC’s, x 250 SSH, x 350 LBC’s. Partner one runs suicides while partner two performs exercises. Complete reps, move through the exercises, and run suicides.  With time to spare….

    Ring of Fire. YHC starts on one side, Rosie started on the other. Moving to the Left, each PAX performs 20 Merkins-any type! 0617….slightly over time but extra credit is super! Mosey back to the flag!

    Number-ama, Name-r-ama, Announcements: Puppypile this Saturday 0700-see Marv! CSAUP recap-totally super! Dogs and Cats!

    YHC took us out!!

    NMS: YHC was glad to reintroduce himself to “newer” PAX members. PAX, keep pushing yourself and never settle!

    Yes, YHC believes his cadence is a little……blah…..but gotta keep up with the count! Always glad to provide humor for F3 RVA, especially at 0535 in the am!!

    During the Merkin Mile, YHC was sure there was some mumble chatter that was missed. Feel free to elaborate!

    This morning I received word from one of my best buddies and the passing of his father, very sudden!  So today, YHC is glad to receive the spiritual blessing from my F3 Brothers!! Men, hug your loved ones as often as possible and even more when you don’t want too!!

    God Bless F3 and each of you! Only those who post understand!

    Loud and Proud!

    Flatline

     

  • Name that Hill?

    Dix Warriors shook off the warmth of the fart sack at Batteau this morning, for the always entertaining Q lead by YHC. YHC planted the flag with Vinny and EF Hutton parked and waiting…..0530 time to mosey.

    Quick warm up lap down the street and through the original Forest Hill Park entrance and back to the flag for COP= x 10 Don Quixote’s, x 10 Imperial Walkers, x 10 SSH, x 10 Invisible Jump Ropes, x 10 Flutter Kicks, x 10 LBC’s. Let’s mosey, down Hill of Ill Repute, and to The Lake.

    Lap around The Lake=at each light pole, x 5 Merkins, x 5 Mountain Climbers. Plank when finished.

    Partner Up. Partner 1 runs to the top of Hill of Ill Repute and meets partner 2 while partner 2 is lunging up The Hill.

    At the old spring, OYO= x 100 Step ups, x 100 dips. Mosey to the front of Forest Hill park.

    Modified 11’s. Starting at top of the hill closet to Stone House, x 1 Merkin, run down the hill forwards. Bernie Sanders up the hill to the other side, x 10 LBC’s. Repeat. Down the hill running foward; Bernie Sanders uphill. x 2 Merkins, Run down, Bernie Sanders up, x 9 LBC’s. Sippy Cup and Faceplant go to x 9 Merkins when PAX was timed out. PAX met in the middle of the fishbowl and Bernie Sanders up hill and mosey back to the flag.

    Number-ama, Name-r-ama, Announcements: CSAUP this Saturday, starting at 0700! Parking lot, Forest Hill in the back where Farmer’s Market takes place.

    YHC took us out!

    NMS– Twin Team is at River Run. Love Hill is at Dogpile. Hill of Ill Repute is at Batteau. Forest Hill is at the front of Batteau! YHC thinks he heard chatter from Shakedown about Elliott’s employment and employer. And than YHC heard, “Shakedown, they are not going to take your guns.” Conspiracy is already taken, thankfully for Shakedown’s sake.  Reminder, headlamps are often helpful, especially at Batteau!

    Sippy Cup and Swirly-respect for running to the AO!

    10 at Batteau=awesome. Way to start our morning men! Thank you for following!

    Only those who post, understand!

    Loud and Proud,

    Flatline

  • Training, maintenance, or fun?

    YHC arrived this morning with intel that Kubota and Gumbo were starting early to get some extra credit for the half marathon. Swirly liked the idea so much he joined them-YHC thinks! Flag planted with Upchuck saying good morning……33 super troopers posted, runners and bikers, to make sure Friday started off in the most completely awesome way.

    The route……Westbound on Grove. R on Henri. R on St. Christopher’s. R onto Patterson…

    4 milers…..Patterson to Libbie and take a R. L on Grove and back to the flag.

    5 milers….Patterson to Hamilton and take a R. R on Grove and back to the flag.

    6 milers….Patterson to Nansemond and take a R. R on Grove and back to the flag.

    RAMM GEARS…they biked somewhere and back in time!!

    Number-ama, Name-r-ama, Announcements: CSAUP, Oct 20-see TYA and lots of loops around Forest Hill Park.  Swiper is leading a running group with Healing Place after Dogpile-approx 3 miles tomorrow. Marmaduke is collecting winter clothes-coats, jackets, sweaters, outerwear.

    YHC took us out!

    NMS–Gumbo, Kubota, Swirly=7.5 miles….nice! Off Shore, thank you for the partnership and pacing me and pushing me. YHC was feeling the effects of Spider Run Tuesday.

    Sippy Cup, McFly, and Faceplant-great to finish the last leg and you men had more left in the tank!!

    Super Troopers, help that one person today who needs it!! Only those who post understand.

    Loud and Proud.

    Flatline

  • 732 days

    Fog, fog, fog, humidity, humidity, but  that did not stop 16 Super Troopers from posting to W Dog this morning. YHC arrived with 5 PAX members already in the gloom, ready to dig a little deeper. YHC planted the flag and waited…..0530….Time to Mosey.

    Bricks in front of The Carillon=COP….x12 Don Quixote, x 24 Imperial Walkers, x 12 Copperhead Squats, x 24 Box Cutters, x 12 Flutter Kicks, x 24 Freddie Mercuries, x 12 Merkins, x 24 Plank Jacks. Time to mosey….

    On The Lawn….PLT (Partner Leg Toss)…partner up and x 100 PLT per PAX member.  TIme to mosey..

    YHC observed several 2.0’s at The Convergence playing with the rope climb sooooo, YHC was think, “Why not?”  The PAX moseyed our way over to Vida course and Rope Climb…Very Modified Indian Run, in that PAX formed a line down the trail. As one PAX member climbed the rope, everyone else performed LBC’s. PAX member finished climbing and went to the back of the line. Well, as YHC has observed…some ideas do not always pan out. LOTS of mumblechatter through first 2 or 3 climbers, so YHC took control with exercise and called out IC, box cutters, flutter kicks, and finally SSH to finish off the first rotation of climbing. And 1 rotation was all this PAX needed….not a total fail and YHC thinks a majority of the PAX climbed to the top!! Vinny, YHC can help you make it to the top next time. TIme to mosey….

    At the Police Memorial…good ole triple check. Triple up…..one partner does merkins, one partner does dips, one partner runs to the top of that hill and touches the fence. 3 rotations with 3 exercises! DONE. Time to mosey….

    At The Lawn….AYG sprint towards The Carillon. This has become a staple for YHC Q’s. With time to spare…

    Modified 21, in that PAX will go to the highest number time allows. 1 Merkin, 1 Situp. 2 Merkin, 2 Situps. 3 Merkins, 3 Situps. 4 Merkins,  4 Situps. 5 Merkins, 5 Situps. 6 Merkins, 6 Situps. 7 Merkins, 7 Situps. All IC.

    Times up. Mosey back to the flag!

    Number-ama, Name-r-ama, Announcements:

    Prayers go out to Labrat and his family with the loss of his father! Please keep them in your thoughts and prayer is helpful. 2.0 workout at Dogpile this Saturday, 0700-email Marv. Flatline celebrates 732 days with F3 RVA (2 yrs, 2 days)!! Work caused YHC to not celebrate on Monday at 730 days…….YHC knows, excuse. But YHC continues to lead a Q a week so if you have not Q’d before, SIGN UP. Take the reigns and lead a workout!!

    NMS: Lockjaw, Corporate is watching you. Backblasts need to be up within 24 hours. Upchuck, yes YHC was colored coordinated this morning but PURE accident. But the credit is appreciated! YHC was glad to see several more alumnus from The Institute post this morning. Keep posting Elliott and Faceplant!! Rah Virginia Mil! Shakedown, YHC, Elliott, Faceplant, and Bleeder—ranking majority for higher learning!!

    Slurpee, much respect for leading breaking bread!!

    Scar, welcome from Raleigh…..and yes, meet Swirly. You have only seen the beginning!! Typical Vinny, after the workout, it looked like he had been swimming! Good Luck at The Super Max!

    To all men of F3 RVA, the past 732 days has been a complete blessing and YHC could not imagine life without F3. Totally awesome and a complete testament to the men, 2.0’s, and your families. The inspiration and drive to be a better husband, father, employee, and leader within the community is ten fold due to this group!! May God continue to bless us and challenge us to be even better!

    Only those who post understand

    Loud and Proud.

    Flatline

  • What time do you want to start?

    First, YHC hopes everyone in F3 nation is safe after yesterday’s crazy weather in RVA.

    YHC arrived to No Toll this morning to complete darkness…parking lot lights broke!!! 0520, YHC only one present…..and than by 0530, 14 F3 Soldiers arrived to start the day off right. YHC’s watch light is questionable at times so with the darkness came DK and Rosie,  who asked The Q, “Flatline, what time do you want to start?” YHC loves this peanut gallery…0530 and a few seconds……time to mosey!!

    COP….x25 Box Cutters, x20 Freddie Mercuries, x 15 Flutter Kicks, x 30 SSH, x 25 Copperhead Squats, x 20 Arm Circles (Forward), x20 Arm Circles (Backward), x 20 Imperial Walkers…..time to mosey over to shelter at soccer fields.

    Triple Check (Good Ole Fashion)…..partner 1=Merkins, partner 2= dips, partner 3=runs across soccer field, x 20 Freddie Mercuries and back. Switch, and repeat. Gotta love triple checks….it is just a great go too!!! Next….

    Relay Race. YHC divided teams up in two….attempt to be even. Team 1 and Team 2 mosey to opposite end of soccer fields away from the parking lot. Each team mate planking while a team mate is running to touch small soccer goals. Wilson F’d everything up by starting earlier and easily having 100 yard head start…..he was Team 1. Team 1 finished ahead of Team 2 by same distance as Wilson cheating….so YHC did not declare a winner!! A little competition never hurt anyone!! Mosey to the basketball courts.

    Form a line on the end line and PAX assumes the Bear Crawl position. Bear Crawl Run around the basketball court with last man bear crawling to the front-YHC stated 5 laps but with 1 lap completed and PAX mumbling in disbelief, audible called…..reverse it but with lunges in reverse and front PAX member running backwards to the end of the line to retrace the route just crawled! 2 laps completed!!

    Dora-cides. Partner up. Partner 1 runs normal suicides. Partner 2 performs x 200 Flutter kicks. Switch, repeat until completion. Exercise 2, x 200 Squats. Exercise 3, x 200 Freddie Mercuries. 2 Minutes to spare and the PAX let YHC know it, too.

    Merkin Positions. IC x 10 Merkins and IC x 5 HR Merkins. 0615=DONE!!

    Numeber-ama, Name-r-ama, Announcements: Convergence at Dogpile this weekend. Dogs and Kids.

    YHC took us out!!

    NMS-YHC needs a new watch to see in the dark. DK and Rosie, thank you for the verbal que to start.  As for the relay race, there was a more formal way to tag out but Wilson had to cheat to start off….F3 PAX members love a little competition!! Good to see Sugar Sock back in The Gloom!! YHC has to admit leading a Q a week hopefully doesn’t leading to boring workouts!

    Oyster has speed!!

    All is right with F3 RVA as 14 regular SOJ men posted this morning!!

    Men, we are blessed so never take it for granted!!  In darkness, this PAX shines light!!

    Thank you for following this morning.

    Loud and Proud,

    Flatline