Author: The Carpenter

  • No School So Cruel

    The Hanover County schools couldn’t declare a 2 hour delay or cancel this morning’s beatdown at The Creek. 8 warriors stormed into the parking lot and got to work with a fun fest that went something like this…

    50 LBCs IC

    Mosey around the parking lot with a call for 4x4s along the way.

    COP all IC – 50 SSHs, 50 LBCs, 20 copperhead squats, 20 imperial walkers, 15 don quixotes, arm circles, 50 LBCs

    Mosey to the circle in front of the church building…

    Partner up… one partner goes half around the circle with an exercise (bear crawl the first time, crab walk the second time, continue to rotate) and runs the rest while the other gets to work accumulating to 50 burpees, 100 merkins, 150 squats, 200 SSHs, 250 LBCs.

    Mosey to the pavillon.

    Increasing Skull Crushers IC

    10 skull crushers facing one direction, 10 skull crushers facing the opposite direction, 50 LBCs IC

    20 skull crushers facing one direction, 20 skull crushers facing the opposite direction, 50 LBCs IC

    Mosey to the flag – 15 flutter kicks IC, 15 american hammers IC, 2 LBCs IC

    Numberama, Namerama, Announcements. YHC took us out.

    Announcements:

    CSAUP on April 13th/14th, Breaking Bread on Sunday, 1/28

    NMS

    YHC wasn’t sure what to expect this morning as he arrived in the parking lot. Would there be ice and snow in the parking lot and fields or nothing…? There was a mix.

    The mumble chatter fired up as the PAX gathered by 5:29 am. It actually fired up the night before when Mudface asked YHC at a basketball practice if we would be doing 500 LBCs… He repeated that question upon arrival this morning. YHC did not want to disappoint.

    YHC called out the fact that most of us have experienced some form of annoyance, if not anger, over the recent school closings and delays. YHC directed the PAX to direct their anger into the workout!

    The PAX launched into LBCs with complaints about still being cold. Spit appeared proud as 4x4s were called out as the PAX circled the parking lot.

    The COP included multiple yawns by Emoji. He appeared to be bored by the workout but we later found out that he fell asleep at 2:30 am and still MANNED UP to post with us. He may have been tired but yawning is not allowed. The rest of the PAX followed Emoji’s example but they yawned out of their butt through dropping massive GAS BOMBS. This is becoming a marker of The Creek. We may need to rename this AO to “The GAS.”

    YHC was inspired by part of a recent Hardwood Q and the list of exercises for the set near the circle. YHC added 250 LBCs to help fulfill Mudface’s wish. The PAX lit up those exercises and fought through the bear crawls and crab walks halfway around the circle. Everyone rallied to finish together.

    YHC loved hearing the complaints and moans in the pavilion as he rolled out the Houston favorite (skull crushers). There is something powerful about hearing the cadence and numbers being shouted out under the pavilion. The PAX rallied to knock those and the LBCs out!

    The morning was a blast all around. It is truly an honor to lead these men into battle together.

    The Carpenter

     

  • The Beast Mother

    4 men made the right decision to MAN UP for MANNDate this morning. The PAX rolled into the parking lot, shared some mumble chatter and then took off into an adventure that went something like this…

    Mosey around the bus loop and circle up for COP (all IC) – 50 LBCs, 25 SSHs, 20 copperhead squats, 10 don quixotes, arm circles, 50 LBCs…

    Swing & Goblet Squat Ladder

    Circle up. 10 two-hand kettlebell swings / 10 goblet squats, 10 swings / 9 goblet squats… ladder down until you perform 10 swings / 1 goblet squat and then back up the ladder to 10 swings / 10 goblet squats.

    LBCs while waiting for all to finish.

    Sit-Up and Go

    Pair up. One partner does sit-up presses while the other walks around the bus loop with kettlebell raised high. Continue until each goes around the bus loop 2x.

    The Beast Mother

    Circle up. Start with 2 reps each on both sides and add 2 reps and repeat until you peak at 8 reps on both sides and then back down to 2 reps for the following: One arm swing, Clean & Press, Snatch, Front squat to press.

    Finish with 50 LBCs IC

    Numberama, Namerama, Announcements, YHC took us out.

    Announcements:

    • Work on EH’ing new guys and challenging guys to return to the PAX.

    NMS
    YHC has not led MANNDate in many months. Mudface challenged YHC to return to Wednesday mornings and throw around the kettle bell. YHC couldn’t be happier with the decision to come back!

    At the start, Mudface warned all that his dinner could make its way out during the workout if we did LBCs. YHC responded with offering LBCs to trigger the volcano. Limited damage was experienced though Mudface did move away at one point in order to spare us from his green gas…

    The PAX went to work in the gloom and took no prisoners. Spit was consistently pacing the PAX and pushing all to press through each set of exercises. The mumble chatter was light, especially during the BEAST MOTHER. YHC was not entirely sure if we could finish in time but the PAX did not disappoint.

    There is always a party at F3 in the gloom. Always. Sometimes the party includes Mudface fireworks…

    The Carpenter

     

  • Snowball Snowcrawl!

    Snow, ice, wind… Who cares? Not the 6 fighters who stormed into The Creek for a fun fest that went something like this…

    10 burpees, mosey (including some skating) halfway around the church building, 10 burpees, mosey back to the start.

    COP – All IC – 50 SSHs, 20 mountain climbers, 10 snow angels (WWII setup with snow angel motion while down), 25 LBCs, 10 don quixotes, arm circles, 25 LBCs, 50 SSHs.

    Mosey to the pavillon

    1 minute bench jumps, 1 minute dips, 50 LBCs IC – repeat

    Mosey to the snow field

    Snow Corners

    10 burpees, run to the first corner, 10 merkins, bear crawl to next corner, 10 snow angels, lunge to next corner, 10 squats, bear crawl to next corner…

    50 LBCs IC

    20 burpees, skip to the first corner, 20 merkins, skip to next corner, 20 snow angels, skip to next corner, 20 squats, skip to next corner…

    50 LBCs IC

    Mosey to the SF…

    Spit took us out

    Note: LBC (LFC if you prefer) count – 400

    NMS

    YHC had a tough decision last night regarding the name and theme for this workout. Do I go with “Skating at The Creek” in light of the icy parking lot or “Snowball Snowcrawl” in light of the opportunity to crawl around the field… YHC went with the latter even though the former could have applied as well.

    Legend has it that Mudface drove into the parking lot to find Emoji walking around by himself. Emoji didn’t have a car so he ran to the AO. YHC heard from one of the PAX that his wife had said, “What? Are you really going?” in light of this morning’s weather and road conditions. We are doing something write if the M’s are saying things like that!

    The PAX took off running and skating around the parking lot of 10 burpees fired up the engines a bit. YHC included a healthy about amount of LBCs in light of the monthly challenge (even though none of the PAX knew about the monthly challenge). LBCs were renamed LFCs this morning (little frozen crunches) in light of icy parking lot surface.

    Mumble chatter was light and the groans came early and often with the LFCs… Nobody seemed cold though.

    The “Snow Corners” brought a ton of snow fireworks as YHC instructed the PAX to grab handfuls of snow and toss them in the air for each jump up during the burpees. Snow was flying everywhere. A LOT of snow was sent toward Mudface in light of the MURPH he threw down on us at MannDate a few days earlier.

    LP is a fighter. The 9 yr old 2.0 requested to still join the PAX even though his dad (Chowdah) was leaving town on a mission trip to Costa Rica. LP pushed through the workout. Unfortunately, he suffered an injury due to Emoji tripping due to a big hole in the ground during the Ring of Fire. Emoji landed on LP’s leg and caused some freezing pain. The PAX rallied around the little warrior and Spit did a noble job of praying for him as we all surrounded him.

    With F3, nobody is alone. We are in this together. 9 or 99 years old. It may be “you vs you” but we are cheering and challenging each other along the way. When it comes to life’s challenges, it is “you WITH you.”

    Let’s keep looking for ways to pick one another up when we are down.

    Let’s keep pushing to strengthen not only our bodies but our spirits and relationships.

    Let’s keep pushing in 2018!

    The Carpenter

  • Kangaroo Court

    14 troopers (including four 2.0s) landed at The Creek and went to work this morning…

    Mosey around the church building and circle up.

    COP – All IC

    30 SSHs, 10 merkins, 20 copperhead squats, 10 merkins, 15 crab cakes, 10 merkins, 20 crab cakes, 10 don quixotes, 10 merkins, arm circles, 10 merkins

    Mosey to the corner of the church building.

    4 Corners – Bear crawl the length of the church building, 10 burpees, run to next corner, 20 two-count mountain climbers, run backwards to next corner, 30 heels to heaven, crab crawl the length of the church building, 40 LBCs.

    4 Corners – Lunge the length of the church building, 10 burpees, run to next corner, 20 two-count mountain climbers, run backwards to next corner, 30 heels to heaven, lunge the length of the church building, 40 LBCs.

    Mosey to the flag

    Modified Ring of Fire – everyone plank, one person leaped over each member of the PAX, each person did 5 merkins after they were leaped (like a KANGAROO) over… continue around the whole circles.

    20 two-counter american hammers, 20 flutter kicks, superman.

    Numberama, Namerama, Tea Party took us out.

    Moleskin

    YHC had some unanticipated delays and barely showed up on time. Opus and YHC rolled into the parking lot at 5:29 am and saw Spit eyeing his watch.

    The PAX aggressively tackled the pair of Four Corners exercises. The highlight of the morning was the Ring of Fire where everyone had a turn with leaping over all the others around the circle. Mudface made it particularly difficult for us to leap over him. He tried to flip his 2.0s when they tried to leap him. Tea Party showed us how to do it though when he jumped like a KANGAROO all around the circle. Very impressive.

    Thanks for letting me Q another ridiculously fun workout!

     

  • Fun Times

    8 fighters pierced through the wall of mediocrity and fought off the fart sack for a fun adventure this morning at DaVille. Here is how we partied in the gloom…

    Mosey to the island in the middle of the bus loop.

    COP – All IC

    50 SSHs, 10 merkins, 20 imperial walkers, 10 merkins, 20 LBCS, 10 merkins, 15 Don Quixotes, 10 merkins, arm circles, 10 merkins

    Crab Bear / Bear Crab?

    Mosey around the middle school to the tennis courts. Count off by two. Ones go to one corner of the tennis court Twos go to the opposite far corner. Attack the exercise like this:

    Crab crawl the lengths, Bear crawl the widths of the tennis court. Do an exercise at each corner.

    • 20 WWII sit-ups
    • 20 two count american hammers
    • 20 two count flutter kicks
    • 20 heels to heaven

    Lunge to the middle. Hold 6 inches until the full PAX converged.

    Mosey back to the front of the bus loop.

    11s – run around the bus loops. 10 two count mountain climbers on one end, 1 merkin at the other end. Decrease/increase…

    Mosey back to the flag. 20 american hammers IC.

    Numberama, Namerama, YHC took us out.

    The Moleskin

    YHC rolled into the parking lot at 5:20 am and nobody was seen… Spit arrived shortly thereafter and we planted the SF. 5:28 am had us wondering if we would be tackling this workout on our own. Four more showed up followed by two more LIFOs later.

    The island in the middle of the bus loop seemed like a good idea during the planning but reality was different. The PAX crowded around in an awkward almost-circle for the COP. The mumble chatter picked up when two LIFOs rolled in and then we rolled out to the tennis courts.

    There is something about the crab crawl / bear crawl combo that brings out the best and worst in the PAX. It was a beautiful sight seeing Pit Bull sprint across the tennis court via the crab crawl.

    The 11s around the bus loop featured a Pit Bull and Phonics clinic in going on OFFENSE with the exercises. They more than crushed it and lapped the PAX multiple times in the process. Very impressive!

    Spit was just as impressive because he fought through a brutal cough and congestion to post and complete the beatdown with little to no let up. He is a committed warrior and we are all better for knowing him.

    YHC thoroughly enjoyed stepping up to Q again after many months. There is something special about serving the PAX in this way. It was an honor to lead these men again this morning at DaVille!

  • One Year Anniversary – The Creek

    26 warriors (including nine 2.0s) broke the previous record for The Creek (25) and launched out of the fart sack to engage in a workout that went something like this…

    Spit took the Q…

    Mosey around the church, run forwards, then backwards, back to forwards, back to backwards

    COP

    -SSH X52 (For our 52 weeks at The Creek)

    -Split Jacks

    -LBC’s

    -Crab Cakes

    -American Hammers

    -Arm Circles

    Suicide Dora
    Partner up, first partner does suicides down the side parking while second partner exercises then switch.
    Exercise were 50 Burpees, 100 LBC’s, 150 Squats. Help the six complete their sets then plank-o-rama

    10 Merkins OYO

    Mosey to the field for four corners
    – First Corner – 10 Heels to Heaven
    – Second Corner – 20 LBC’s
    – Third Corner – 30 Merkins
    – Fourth Corner – Touch a tree until the six completes

    Al Gore then Helix squats for a 10 count.

    The Carpenter took the Q…

    Mosey to front corner of the church building. Find your Dora partner. One partner headed in one direct and one partner headed in the other direction around the church building.

    10 merkins at first corner, 20 merkins at second corner, 30 merkins at third corner, 40 merkins at final corner. High five and yell, “Bring it home!” when you come across your partner.

    Circle up.

    52 SSHs IC (for the next 52 weeks of The Creek)

    10 flutter kicks IC, hold 6 inches for 10 seconds, 10 flutter kicks.

    10 copper head squats IC, hold Helix squat for 10 seconds, 10 copper head squats.

    10 flutter kicks IC, hold 6 inches for 10 seconds, 10 flutter kicks.

    Sprint to the flag. Numberama. Namerama. Announcements.

    Spit took us out.

    Announcements:

    • Tuckahoe takeover next week – show up!
    • Convergence at GridIron on Saturday, 9/30 – 6 am workout followed by short devotions, followed by 7 am workout.
    • 2018 Reese Strong 5K is coming next year…

    NMS

    It is incredible to think that The Creek started nearly one year ago. Abacus took the initial Q and we missed him this morning. We know that he is dishing out pain down near Charlotte.

    Cars poured into the parking lot. Men, boys and 1 girl of all ages jumped out of the cars. Chowdah rolled into the parking lot at 64 mph and blasting BackStreet Boys circa 1999 (“You are my fire… the one desire… I want it that way… Tell me why…”) That song never leaves your head once you hear it…

    Spit started the party and the PAX aggressively attacked the workout, especially the Dora Suicides. The mumble chatter was light but the high fives and head nods were prevalent. The Carpenter took over with 15 minutes to go and tried to maximize the punishment for the remaining time. The lights turned off at 6 am and everyone was left in the dark. Some of the PAX seemed to fall asleep during the flutter kicks because the word “recover!” was met with minimal movement. The PAX seemed intent on star gazing as opposed to moving onto the next installment of pain.

    The 2.0s were everywhere (including a female – Wheelie’s daughter held her own throughout the morning). There is something special about multiple generations (from age 8 up to 62) facing the workout challenge together.

    The first year of The Creek has been a worthy one. There numerous skeptics who did not think that this Friday AO would take root but they were wrong. Happy Anniversary!

    Spit (on that!) and The Carpenter

  • Release Me!

    7 fighters showed up to tackle a workout at The Creek that went something like this…

    The Thang…

    Mosey around the field and back to the far corner of the church building.

    All IC – 25 SSHs, 10 hand-release merkins, 15 imperial walkers, 10 hand-release merkins, 30 lbcs, 10 hand-release merkins, 10 don quixotes, 10 hand-release merkins, arm circles, 10 hand-release merkins.

    Mosey around the church building – running forward for one side, running backward for the next side, following that pattern until returning to the starting location.

    Dora 1-2-3 – Partner up. 100 merkins, 200 lbcs, 300 squats

    Mosey to the pavilion and picnic tables

    All IC – 10 skull crushers with one leg, 10 skull crushers with other leg, 10 dips.

    All IC – 20 skull crushers with one leg, 20 skull crushers with other leg, 10 dips.

    All IC – 30 skull crushers with one leg, 30 skull crushers with other leg, 10 dips.

    Mosey to the flag

    10 flutter kicks, 10 hand-release merkins, 10 american hammers, 10 hand-release merkins, supermans, 10-hand-release merkins

    Moleskin

    YHC hasn’t Q’d a workout since the DaVille takeover way back in June. Spit lit a fire under YHC to come out of retirement and step up. Challenge accepted.

    A smaller PAX showed up and it was quickly noted that the 2.0s were all in the fart sack in light of the first week of school (some dads were too). YHC was pleasantly surprised to see Mudface avoid being a LIFO but then realized that his three 2.0s were asleep. He noted that it was a lot easier to show up on time without the 2.0s.

    The mosey around the field soaked all of our shoes but warmed up the PAX for some hand-release merkins fun. The moaning grew over time in the COP. Opus made some comment and that led to an automatic doubling of the number of LBCs. He has been known to trigger YHC in this way.

    The PAX smashed the rest of the workout, including the increasing skull crusher pain under the pavilion.

    It felt great to be back in the lead. Thank you to Spit and the PAX for the encouragement and challenges. We are all better when we light fires under each other.

    Announcements:

    Reese Strong 5K – We have 44 signed up. Our goal is 50. Let’s close the gap!

    Prayers for Lab Rat in light of the loss of his grandmother.

     

  • Donkey Kick This!

    6 regulars brought their kettle bells, YHC planted the SF and then all engaged in a battle on this sunny and 70 (literally) morning.

    COP (all IC)

    20 SSHs, 10 merkins, 10 sit up presses, 10 merkins, 10 goblet squats with kbs, 10 merkins, 10 don quixotes, arm circles (10 / 5 – reverse), 10 merkins

    Donkey Kick This!

    Mosey to the wall and line up

    10 donkey kicks against the wall, lunge across the parking lot to exercise on the grass, exercise and side lunge back to the wall, repeat four times with these exercises

    • 15 halos each way
    • 30 double hand swings
    • 30 sit up presses
    • 30 overhead presses

    Jog around the bus loop forward. Jog around the bus loop backward. 20 merkins IC.

    20 donkey kicks against the wall, walk across the parking lot with kettle bell held high to exercise on the grass, exercise and walk back to the wall with kettle bell held high, repeat four times with these exercises

    • 15 halos each way
    • 30 double hand swings
    • 30 sit up presses
    • 30 overhead presses

    Mosey to the curb and line up. Overhead curb presses as the first three run the bus loop. Sit-up presses as the last three run the bus loop.

    Mosey to the flag. 20 merkins IC.

    Numberama, Namerama. Opus took us out.

    NMS

    YHC almost forgot that he was leading today until he checked the Q sign-up sheet a few days ago. The DaVille area Q’s have been filled for weeks and this was the only open one. The PAX was ready to get to work right from the beginning.

    The monthly challenge continues to inform the workouts as merkins were incorporated at various points. Some mumble chatter spoke of placing kettle bells on our backs as a way to increase the pain. That didn’t happen but the idea is intriguing. Others spoke of trying SSHs with kettle bells. That didn’t happen either but that idea is very intriguing…

    Helix garnered the respect of the PAX as he continued with his 35 lb kb after using 25 lbs until recently. Helix challenged all of the PAX by his example with form and weight. Iron sharpens iron and the PAX took note of his fighting spirit throughout the morning.

    Donkey kicks always add fuel to the fire and that was the case again this morning. YHC led a similar workout a few months ago and was encouraged to see that the PAX was clearly stronger this morning after months of work. Indeed, the workouts do not get easier but we get stronger as we engage.

    No Idea put forward a valiant effort and continues to show how unwavering commitment leads to growth. He celebrate his one month anniversary this morning and the PAX all noted how far he has come. There are millions of excuses to drop off the F3 planet but those who choose to stay in the fight receive the benefits of fitness, fellowship and faith.

    YHC is about to leave for a cross-country trip and he is going to miss the PAX while away. YHC will be looking for workouts along the way but may will most likely be posting for mini-workouts at rest stops and at camp sites (lots of picnic tables for step ups, skull crushers and derkins!).

    It is always an honor to serve through leading the workout. Thank you to the PAX for making this morning another memorable morning with F3RVA!

    The Carpenter

  • Trees instead of Light Poles?

    24 “you-vs-you” fighters brought their A-game to a battle that went down something like this…

    Mosey up, around and down the Carillon and then across to the far end of the field.

    COP (all IC) – 52 SSHs (in honor of Podcast 52), 10 merkins, 20 american hammers, 10 merkins, 15 copperhead squats, 10 merkins, 10 don quixotes, 10 merkins, arm circles, 10 merkins.

    Mosey to the “burpee pond” (named for Fudd’s Q a few months ago) to the house.

    Dora 1-2-3

    Partner up. One partner starts the exercises while the other runs up the hill, across the road to the tennis courts, up to the top of the bleachers to yell “FEBA!” and return. Exercises -> 100 dips, 200 LBCs, 300 squats.

    Merkin/LBC loop around the pond.

    One partner heads in one direction around the pond. The other partner heads the other direction. 3 merkins at every tree until you reach your partner. 10 booyah merkins with partner. Continue but do 5 LBCS at every tree until you finish. 10 booyah merkins with partner.

    Mosey up to the tennis courts.

    Burpee suicide / Jump up the bleachers

    One partner jumps up the bleachers to the top and back while the other partner does a burpee suicide on the tennis court. 10 booyah merkins when finished. Flapjack and repeat.

    Mosey back to the shovel flag

    1 SSH…

    Numerama, Namerama, Announcements. YHC took us out.

    NMS

    The DaVille takeover finished today with Dogpile and GridIron (Spit took the Q there). YHC wasn’t originally scheduled to take this Q but was honored to take up the challenge when asked by the DaVille crew. For YHC, Dogpile is the “Super Bowl” of the F3RVA Q’s and it is a special morning shared by all. Excitement is always on a high level going to bed the night before this Q!

    YHC and Opus rolled into the parking lot to see the shovel flag and F3 flag planted compliments of Swirly (thank you!). The cars stormed the parking area and the PAX geared up. YHC tossed a tennis ball around as a veiled introduction to one of the locations for today’s workout. The PAX then took off on time on this beautiful morning. YHC led the PAX over to the Carillon and up and around it to get take in the morning view. Swirly and YHC noted how much pain had been dished out over the months/years at these spots.

    YHC kicked off the COP with 52 SSHs in honor of Podcast 52 and the “poking of the DaVille bear” that went down. Some of the PAX stood in protest of the SSHs… UpChuck claimed to be the ringleader of the late audible to resist the SSHs. #SSHresistance may be a new hashtag against YHC’s leadership. YHC decided to keep the number to 52 instead of going to 104 (2x the podcast) in light of the disgruntled faces… instead, we fired up a ton of merkins in light of the monthly challenge.

    We then headed over to some newer territory by “burpee pond.” Fudd led us there a few months ago during the 1 mile monthly challenge. YHC took a more direct route and the PAX went to work on the Dora 1-2-3. There was reference to Frogger in a backblast earlier this week. We had the opportunity to play some more Frogger this morning as we crossed the road over to the tennis court bleachers. Hardywood showed quick instincts (as expected) in order to avoid cars and maximize the sprint to/from the bleachers.

    YHC messed up the next exercise. YHC had planned for 3 merkins at every light post but called for trees instead. YHC drove by the pond later to count 54 trees but only 29 light posts… The PAX logged 25 more exercises than planned and got some extra credit this morning! The change to LBCs after finding your partner is an admitted audible in light of muscle failure for YHC on the merkins insanity. Flipper and YHC talked about possibly including an option for the PAX to swim across the pond after the halfway point next time as an option…

    The rest of the workout flew by and the PAX finished with a strong run back to SF. The PAX rallied around one another and went back to encourage all the runners until the end. The final exercise was 1 SSH in order to show that “pulling a Carpenter” doesn’t always equal going to 100 SSHs… there are other options.

    Gomer Pyle summed it up well when he approached YHC at the end and said, “Aren’t you a pastor? For that workout, you are going to hell!?”

    YHC couldn’t be more proud of the way each man fought through today’s workout and pushed themselves while encouraging one another. We are all getting stronger as we push through one workout after another together. YHC would not even come close to doing half of what we knock out as a team if I tried alone. We are better and stronger together. If that plays out in our workouts, then just think of how much we can impact our wives, children, neighborhoods, workplaces and faith communities?

    I am always honored to lead the PAX in any workout at any location but Dogpile is truly the Super Bowl of F3RVA for me and I couldn’t be more humbled to take the Q on this fine day. Thank you to all for a glorious F3 morning!

    The Carpenter

  • A Light Workout… Monkeying Around

    21 warriors rejected the mediocrity of the fart sack and stormed into Mary Munford Elementary school for a light workout that went something like this…

    Mosey to far field next near the tennis courts and circled up.

    COP (all IC)

    52 SSHs, 10 merkins, 20 imperial walkers, 10 merkins, 10 mountain climbers, 10 merkins, 15 don quixotes, 10 merkins, arm circles, 10 merkins

    THANG

    Mosey to the path next to the tennis courts. Partner up. Each partner sprinted in opposite directions around the field and returned to the starting location. Each partner then took off in opposite directions to do exercises at each tree (5 two count mountain climbers at one tree, 10 LBCs at the next tree). 10 booyah merkins when the partners met up along the way.

    Mosey to the tennis courts

    5 merkins, bear crawl to the middle, 10 merkins, bear crawl to the corner, 15 merkins, bear crawl to the next corner, 20 merkins, lunge to the middle, 15 merkins, lunge to corner, 10 merkins, lunge to the starting location, 5 merkins.

    Mosey to the monkey bars for monkey bars version of a ring of fire. Each person did the monkey bars both ways and returned to the circle while the PAX did 1 minute of dips followed by 1 minute of derkins (and rotated back and forth – one audible for heels to heaven before going back into dips and derkins).

    Mosey back to the SF… 52 SSHs…

    Numberama, Namerama, Announcements. Spit took us out.

    NMS

    The DaVille takeover continued this morning with YHC and Spit rolling in early to see the blue truck and a noble crew already camped out in the parking lot. YHC found out quickly that the ground at the AO can provide ample challenges for planting the SF. TYA observed from the car and later shared that he saw a lot of humor in the flag-planting scene. The SF did get planted and the festivities then began.

    YHC expected some good trash talk as things got underway. Podcast 52 effectively poked the bear and fired up the DaVillians to bring some pain at the AOs all over the RVA. TYA let us all know that there was going to be a bunch of “light workouts” this week on the podcast (noted with a smile by YHC). He then applied the pressure right away this morning when he said, “What time do the workouts begin in Mechanicsville?” at 32 seconds beyond 5:30 am. YHC took the hint and we fired up the beatdown.

    The mumble chatter was alive and well on the mosey over to the field. YHC adopted Abacus’ use of 52 SSHs to kick things off in honor of Podcast 52. YHC did not “pull a Carpenter” (another TYA quote) and go all the way to 100 but that may happen in the near future… YHC also used his approach to the merkin in the COP and brought a total of 100 merkins over the course of the warm-up. YHC heard someone say, “that was some serious pain in the circle of pain!” Goal achieved…

    The PAX went to work on the sprint around the field and then the exercises at the trees. They carried the momentum into the tennis courts where the pain was increased by the bear crawls and merkins. Mumble chatter all but died at that point.

    The real fun came when YHC led the PAX over to the monkey bars for a different version of “ring of fire.” The monkey bars provided a challenge but the non-stop dips & derkins brought more fun to the morning. YHC could hear the grumblings of muscle failure all around the circle. It was a glorious time shared by all.

    It was an honor to lead this morning at 45MOM. YHC continues to realize the great opportunities that come with visiting other AOs. The new connections and reconnections are priceless. The new terrain is also a major plus. The DaVille Takeover has provided all of the above. YHC is looking forward to continuing the fun on Saturday morning at Dogpile!

    Announcements:

    • Charlottesville is up and running and still needs our support. Consider and commit to get out there and help the efforts to get Charlottesville up and running. This week is Roanoke’s turn.  See Lab Rat
    • Cornhole & Rock ‘N Roll, a ReeseStrong Childhood Cancer event, is this Saturday, June 10 at Marty’s Grill in Mechanicsville.  The first band starts at 11 am.  The cornhole tournament starts at 12:30 PM.  To register or for more information, click here or see Phonics.
    • Fudd soiree this Saturday! It will be at his house and M’s are invited. RSCP at his preblast.