Author: Tobit

  • Boberry is still riding low

    Boberry is still riding low

    A PAX of 4 hit Timberwolf this morning for a beatdown that went something like this…

    Mosey to track for COP.

    COP: SSHs, Helicopters, DQs, Russian Soldiers, LBCs, & Flutterkicks

    Ascending Mile:

    25 merkins, run a lap

    25 merkins, 25 2-count American Hammers, run a lap

    25 merkins, 25 AHs, 25 WWIIs, run a lap

    25 merkins, 25 AHs, 25 WWIIs, 25 crunchy frogs, run a lap

    Animal Walks:

    Starting at the end zone, bear crawl to the 25, crab walk to the 50, backward crab walk to the 75, duck walk to end zone. Turn around and repeato.

    Bullseye Dora:

    Partner up for a Bullseye friendly Dora.

    100 step-ups, 200 dips, and 300 APDs; runner goes across the field and back.

    Mosey back to the flag with just enough time for 5 burpees OYO.

    Numbers, names, announcements, prayer requests, YHC took us out.

    YHC arrived at Timberwolf to find Boberry’s Bo-mobile still riding close to the pavement after Tuesday’s IPC challenge. Seems he enjoys carrying around the extra 700 or so lbs of cinder block coupons…and may even bring them out of the trunk tomorrow at Twin Team.

    Nancy joined us during round 3 of the ascending mile. Seems his dog left him a fun present to deal with this morning. Way to go Nancy for posting even after dealing with a smelly situation.

    Enjoy your day guys! Peace!

  • OC IPA

    Upon arriving at SOT, YHC found a single car in the parking lot. Do YHC’s eyes deceive him or is that OC?! While dealing with the surprise of seeing OC after a number of months, DK rolls up…another pleasant surprise! Only 5:30 and it’s already a good day.

    Looks like a PAX of three and with no Q on the Q sheet, a hot potato was called. Here’s what went down.

    Tobit Q:

    Mosey to front of MMS for COP.

    SSHs, DQs, Russian Soldiers, Helicopters, LBCs, and Flutter Kicks (aka Sugar Sticks)

    Triple Check: Merkins, Dips, and running around parking lot

    DK Q:

    Mosey to behind MMS.

    Bear crawl, lunge, bear crawl, lunge around parking lot.

    Head down to track for 1 lap Bernie Sanders style.

    OC Q:

    Back up the hill for door exercises.

    Starting at 29 and finishing at 19, exercises included squats, merkins, American Hammers, plank, WWIIs, sugar sticks, and other exercises YHC can’t remember.

    BTTF for Yoga stretching.

    Numbers, Names.

    NMS:

    The usual SOT crowd was missing this morning….New Market most noticeably absent. YHC was thrilled to be joined this morning by OC and DK.

    OC said he was motivated to hit SOT this morning after a text came from Bullseye (who is on vacation) with an image of an Orange Crush IPA. YHC guesses that the simple mention of OCs nickname was enough to get him back out in the gloom. Can’t remember if the same text also inspired DK to get out this morning.

    Mumblechatter was pretty heavy this morning as the PAX caught up. Typical topics this morning…summer, family, school, coronavirus. COP was interesting with cadence but no count (all chatter…no counting). While running backwards on the track, DK struck up a conversation with one of the regular walkers. Turns out the dude is from England…giving DK more fuel for discussion.

    That’s it from me…peace!

  • Y’all hear that?…It’s the sound of silence.

    YHC arrived at Twin Team with about 5 minutes to spare. Expecting the usual Twin Team attendance, YHC was stoked to see the cars rolling in. A PAX of 15 arrived to help YHC say goodbye to his 30s. Here’s what went down:

    Mosey to black top behind BWES.

    COP:

    6 burpees OYO

    19 DQs

    19 hand release merkins OYO

    80 LBCs OYO

    40 SSHS

    Mosey to jungle gym. YHC has not done a single pull-up since quarantine…time for a change.

    11s:

    Pull-ups and box cutters with a run halfway down the field in between.

    Mosey to the Swamp.

    40 yr old Beast: The usual Beast with 4 extra of the exercise at the end (just to make an even 40)

    Round 1: Burpees

    Round 2: WWIIs

    Round 3: Burpees

    Round 4: 2ct Mountain Climbers

    Round 5: Was gonna be burpees….but out of time.

    Mosey BTTF for 2 MOM: American Hammers (x20), Crunchy Frogs (x15), 5 burpees OYO.

    Numbers, Names, Announcements, Prayer Requests, YHC took us out.

    Announcements: Same as all week

    -July 4th convergence at No Toll (6am)

    -3rd F this upcoming Tuesday (June 23) at 8pm on zoom

    Prayer Requests:

    -Prayers for Don Draper’s dad

    -Rosetta’s cousin

    NMS:

    For YHC, this morning was a great way to welcome the decade of silence. YHC’s age never really seemed to matter that much before (except maybe 16 and 21) but 40 has been on the brain for a while…seemed to mark the end of when one can call themselves “young” (and act young too). But, this PAX continues to remind YHC that such thinking is a waste of time. You guys are awesome and YHC is humbled to lead.

    YHC was pumped to see some faces that he hadn’t seen since quarantine began….great to see Gumbo, Rosetta, Mr. Holland, and Don Draper! Missed you guys.

    Thanks to the New Market crowd for shutting down Satan’s Hill today to make the trip to Twin Team….means a lot!

    Also, thanks to DTH (and Cooper) for hitting all of YHC’s Qs this week.

    Peace!

  • Final Qs of Hate: Day #3

    After a dreary start to the week, a PAX of 11 descended on The FORGE this morning to see a return of 70 and sunny. Here’s what went down:

    Mosey behind HHS for COP.

    COP: Imperial Walkers, Helicopters, DQs, Russian Soldiers, LBCs

    Return to base of the hill with ascending merkins at each lightpole (up to 10).

    Love Hill:

    Partner up. Partner 1 runs to top of the hill (up to the road) while Partner 1 bear crawls. Switch it up when Partner 1 returns. Repeat for broad jumps and crab walk. And keep repeating sequence until reaching the top.

    Mosey to field.

    7 of Diamonds:

    Round 1: 7 burpees at each corner

    Round 2: 14 merkins at each corner

    Round 3: 21 2-count flutter kicks

    Round 4: 28 squats

    Round 5: 21 2-count flutter kicks

    With only 2 minutes left, not enough time for Round 6 (merkins) and Round 7 (burpees).

    Mosey BTTF and perform American Hammers while waiting for the six.

    Numbers, names, announcements, prayer requests, Doozy took us out.

    NMS:

    DTH welcomed YHC to The FORGE this morning with a nod towards the moon. YHC believes DTH’s exact words were “Hey Tobit, see that sliver of a moon…that’s what’s left of your 30’s”. …Thanks DTH…your 40s are coming for you too.

    Peace!

  • Final Qs of Hate: Day #2

    SOT has risen from the ashes of covid-19 and was, this morning, restored to its former glory with a PAX of 8! Seven PAX who didn’t get their fill of YHC yesterday joined him for day 2 of the final days of hate. Here’s what transpired:

    It was a bit gross out there this morning and the PAX stayed dry in their vehicles until a little more before 5:29.

    Mosey down to the track parking lot.

    COP: SSHs, DQs, Russian Soldiers, Dead Man’s something

    Hit the track for the Cooper in honor of Cooper the dog, who wasn’t really that interested in playing along today.

    Run a lap, 10 burpees, 10 squats, 10 merkins

    Run a lap, 9 burpees, 9 squats, 9 merkins

    Repeato until 1 burpee, 1 squat, 1 merkin for a total of 2.5 miles, 55 burpees, squats, and merkins.

    Mosey to the bleachers for

    11s: Box jumps and WWIIs

    BTTF for 5 burpees.

    Numbers, names, announcements, DTH took us out.

    Announcements:

    -July 4th convergence at 6am at No Toll

    -3rd F next Tuesday, June 23 on zoom (see Slack for details)

    NMS:

    The Cooper was a bit of a time suck but well worth the effort. The role of Fresh Prince was played by Doozy today who glided effortlessly around the track. He was definitely in his element. Up until today, YHC was under the impression that DTH was not a big fan of running….you wouldn’t know it as he also made light work of the 10 laps.

    So glad to see bigger numbers back at SOT…Bullseye spent many weeks alone at this AO during quarantine.

    For those wanting more, we still have the Forge and Twin Team to go.

    Thanks for indulging me fellas! Peace!

  • Final Days of Hate

    A PAX of 16(!) hit No Toll on this drizzly and unseasonably cool June morning. The New Market clown car (welcome back to No Toll fellas!) showed up right on time and off we went. Here’s what went down:

    Mosey to back parking lot.

    COP: DQs, Helicopters, Russian Soldiers, SSHs, LBCs, Flutterkicks

    Ascending Quarter Pounders:

    PAX lines up in the end zone.

    Sprint to 25 yd line for 25 merkins, Bernie Sanders back

    Sprint to 50 yd line for 25 merkins, 50 squats, Bernie back

    Sprint to 75 yd line for 25 merkins, 50 squats, 75 2-count mountain climbers, Bernie back

    Sprint to other end zone for 25 merkins, 50 squats, 75 2-count mountain climbers, 100 SSHs, Bernie back

    Plank for the six.

    Killer Bee’s:

    Line up at the pavilion

    Bear crawl the field half way, repeat 5 broad jumps and 3 burpees until reaching the other side. Repeat AMRAP in 12 minutes.

    Mosey back to the endzone.

    Duck walk to 25 yd line, 5 merkins, crawl bear back.

    Duck walk to 50 yd line, 10 merkins, lunge back.

    BTTF for 5 minutes of Mary which included American Hammers (x50), Rosalitas (x25), and 5 burpees.

    Numbers, names, announcements, YHC took us out.

    Announcements:

    -July 4th convergence at No Toll (6am)

    -3rd F next Tuesday (June 23) at 8pm on Zoom; Honeydo has the Q

    -Satan’s Hill bootcamps in New Market on Mondays and Fridays

    NMS:

    The final week of hate has arrived. YHC turns 40 on Friday…and what better way to begin celebrating than by grabbing a few Qs this week. With Phase II in full force, it was great to see the No Toll numbers almost back to pre-quarantine levels. So awesome to see the return of the New Market clown car to No Toll…you fellas have been missed! YHC particularly missed Wilson’s mumblechatter.

    If today’s Q wasn’t enough, YHC will be back for SOT, the Forge, and Twin Team this week.

    Peace!

  • Sweaty Swamp

    A PAX of two hit the humid swamp at JRHS for a hot potato beatdown that went something like this:

    Tobit Q:

    Mosey to the swamp.

    COT: DQs, Russian Soldiers, LBCs, and Flutter Kicks

    Track catch-me-if-you-can:

    Partner up (easy).

    Round 1: Partner 1 bear crawls around the track while partner 2 runs. When partner 2 reaches partner 1, switch.

    Round 2: Repeat with crabwalk

    Round 3: Repeat with Bernie Sanders

    Boberry Q:

    Ascending Beast:

    Round 1: Merkins

    Round 2: Add Peter Parkers

    Round 3: Add WWIIs

    (So thankful we only had time for three rounds!)

    Mosey back to the flag for 2 minutes of Mary.

    Numbers, Names, Announcements (nothing new), YHC took us out.

    NMS:

    YHC found Bettie Weaver’s parking lot empty at 5:25 arrival and starting getting a little anxious about a solo workout. 5:27ish, Boberry arrives and saves the day making it a PAX of two. Hot potato called (second one for YHC this week) and off we went to the swamp.

    Nice having Boberry back from the quarantine this week!

  • No Lone Wolves

    Another day…another PAX of two. YHC arrived at Timberwolf this morning to find Doozy waiting. For full disclosure, Doozy had texted that he would be at Timberwolf. No other PAX at 5:30 and no Q…another day of hot potato. Here’s what went down.

    Mosey to front parking lot.

    COP: DQs, Helicopters, Cherry Pickers, Snake Bites, Merkins

    Four Corners:

    Corner 1: 10 burpees

    Corner 2: 20 WWIIs

    Corner 3: 30 squats

    Corner 4: 40 2-count FMs

    Parking Lot Crawl:

    Bear crawl between parking spots performing 1 up to 10 merkins.

    Crab walk back performing 2-20 LBCs.

    Mosey to front hill.

    Hill Crawls:

    Bernie up the hill, bear crawl down the hill (that sucked), 2 merkins at the bottom. Repeat 5x (finishing with 10 merkins).

    Triple Check (in spirit):

    Partner 1 runs while partner 2 performs American Hammers (repeat 3 times)

    Partner 1 runs while partner 2 performs Rosalitas (repeat 3 times)

    Mosey to basketball court.

    Suicide burpees (2 rounds)

    Mosey back to the cars.

    Mary

    Flutter kicks, APDs, Hello Dolly

    Numbers, Names, Doozy took us out.

    Prayers for Doozy’s mother-in-law. Prayers for everyone.

  • Where two are gathered…

    SOJ AOs have been light lately and YHC does not enjoy a solo workout. A text yesterday evening revealed that at least one other PAX would be at SOT this morning…and two is definitely better than one.

    YHC arrived to find Bullseye getting in some extra credit. At 5:30, it’s just the two of us…hot potato it is…and we’re off. Here’s what went down.

    Mosey to front of MMS.

    Bullseye:

    COP: Helicopters, Cherry Pickers, DQs, 3 sets of SSHs and Merkins

    Find a bench and do 3 sets of dips (15, 20, 25) and wall sits.

    Tobit:

    Mosey to track.

    Partner up. Partner 1 performs exercise while partner 2 runs around track to catch partner 1. Switch up.

    Round 1: Bear crawl

    Round 2: Crab walk

    Round 3: Broad jump

    Bullseye:

    Mosey to steep(ish) hill at the track for some hill climbs. Run up hill and back and perform 2 merkins at bottom. Repeat (by 2) until reaching 10 merkins at bottom.

    Tobit:

    Mosey to MMS doors for:

    Doors 1-5: Burpees

    Doors 6-10: Jump squats

    Doors 11-15: LBCs

    That’s it!…mosey back to the parking lot.

    Numbers, names, YHC took us out. No announcements.

    A PAX of two can make all the difference. YHC is pretty sure he wouldn’t have done the same workout solo.

    YHC prays that God’s peace will envelop us all and help relieve some of the anxiety during this stressful time.

  • It finally happened

    Social distancing was all too easy this morning as a PAX of one hit Twin Team. Here’s what went down…

    Mosey to the Swamp only to find the Swamp nicely locked up. Parking lot it is.

    COP:

    DQs and Russian Soldiers

    BOMBS:

    Burpees x 30

    Overhead presses x 40

    Merkins x 50

    Big boy sit-ups x 60

    Squats x 70

    After each exercise, take a lap around the parking lot.

    Lightpole Mary:

    Perform 50 (single count) of an exercise at each lightpole before heading to the next. Exercises included American Hammers (at 5 light poles cause it’s my favorite), Flutter Kicks, Freddie Mercury’s, Rosalitas, Hello Dollys, etc.

    Very long mosey to jungle gym.

    Pull-ups: Got in a few rotations of pull-ups. Don’t remember how many…but it wasn’t that many.

    Mosey back to the flag.

    No numbers, no names, but YHC took himself out.

    YHC has heard about solo postings but has never experienced one. This morning, with the New Market crew keeping their distance and what appears to have been a rebuke of social distancing at RAMM, YHC posted for his first solo workout. Not a fan…missed my brothers this morning.