Author: Machismo

  • Run, Camp, Sleep? Repeat

    The rugged trails of Pocahontas State Park became a crucible of F3 fortitude as the Ragnar Trail unfurled its demanding course over two relentless days. Two 8-man bands of F3 brothers, including the tenacious crew from F3 Roanoke, plunged into the wooded depths, each leg a visceral test of both sinew and spirit. The exchange points pulsed with nervous energy and booming cheers, a constant churn of muddy warriors slapping hands and red,green or yellow slap bands, and launching back into the fray, each returning with tales etched in sweat and dirt of hills conquered and obstacles overcome. The cloak of nightfall added a primal dimension, the solitary beams of headlamps slicing through the inky blackness as runners embraced the suck, their rhythmic footfalls a testament to unwavering resolve. The legendary Snuff, our self-proclaimed serpent sentinel, kept a watchful eye for any lurking copperheads, while the indomitable Dookie ventured into the moonlit gloom for his final leg, the eerie glint of deer and spider eyes his silent companions. Saturday witnessed a Herculean push towards the finish line, weary limbs somehow summoning hidden reserves, fueled by the unbreakable bonds of brotherhood and the tantalizing scent of victory. A few hard-fought tumbles punctuated the effort, gravity claiming victims as fatigued legs faltered on unseen roots. Sable spent his final yellow lap eating humble pies as he passed the camp walking when no one was watching.  Our fearless captain Belay was “on” as he completed impressive sub 40minute lap times and helped to tether us closer to an ever increasing finish time. A hearty AO clap goes out to Tin Man, our venerable 50-year-old camping virgin, who, between fits of side cramps, laid down impressive lap times with a stoic grin and minimal sleep. The Ragnar Trail at Pocahontas was a potent forge of F3 fellowship, pushing each man beyond perceived limits and hammering home the enduring strength of our shared commitment. By the time the final runner crossed, any semblance of machismo lay vanquished in the parking lot, a testament echoed by the announcer’s booming pronouncement of FNG “Catfish’s” triumphant completion. With such a solid group and a chance appearance from F3 “Last Time” may the low hanging fruit of this Richmond native CSAUP garner more than 2 teams in years to come.  Shall we stoke a rivalry with our Roanoke brethren to galvanize attendance.   This AI aided back blast brought to you by team AYE AYE co captain Machismo for his spin on II and AI interplay.  YHC is thankful for the brotherhood but also for a quiet bed tonight without bullfrogs, crickets, and geese. 

  • Beast is Back mostly

    6 Beastly bods explored the confines of the nether regions of the forge. Gates opened laps were done of the 4 tennis courts and Warmarama ensued:

    SSH, DQs, UKS, ISW, Merks, LBCs, Oblique’s R&L, Plank Saws.

    Thang 1

    Dora on the long jump run. 3 lanes made for a good division. 50 Merk, 100 WWII, 150 MHs. Mosey to the track. Bear crawl half the loop, Crab Walk the other half.

    Thang 2 Beast

    25,50,75, 25,50,75 6 excercises at each quarter there and back.

    Merkins, American Hammers, Flutters, , Burpees, UKs time

    Scram got her done. Saw that @Handshake wasn’t on the Q so he stuck around for a Machismo Q. Great to get it done with a double respect F3 H.I.M. He’s a winner so far in his youth soccer coaching 2-0 and that is the goal. Prayers for the Ragnarians present and to be out there this weekend. Team Aye Aye will be starting around 3:30 and Running through the night. We’ve been training for this now it’s time to get r done.

  • Streaking past Prostitutes

    Machismo opened big data recently to find that his No Toll streak was interrupted by a semi-colon. It’s a comma LWoods period. With a strong streak of 3 starting today. Machismo thought it would be good to get a little pre-OG workout in. 7 Strong H.I.Ms said Aye Aye and we went off on a mini asphalt based O.G. prostitute style. That was nice comma “I’ll have another” comma came the reply so more of the red light district followed. This time it was A.H. comma Scrunchy Frogs comma SSH comma and Mountain Climbers. Don’t put an “and” after your comma’s gentlemen. Rosie reminded us “if you want Big Data to work don’t screw with this.”

    All jokes aside it is a pleasure to join with you all in way to many Merkins. YHC needs to get some more merkin time in. For those looking to extend the pain please look on slack for the latest CSAUP the 100. Also on slack OBT has a special screening Monday the 28th for Join or Die. You can sign up for the screening of the movie at the Byrd and OBT will be moderating a discussion at the end.

    No prayer request spoken though YHC extended the call. In all seriousness let us continue to build one another up we don’t know what you you’re going through unless you share it. Keep up the good work.

  • more than 10 cherry pickers

    11 not 10 cherry pickers assembled to harvest the fruits of Machismo’s Q. As indicated warmarama was longer than anticipated. conversation was fruitful as well.

    Excercises were :

    a well thought out animal I.P. run that YHC had been thinking about since 1am.

    eye of the mericane with WWII 25, squats, 50, monkey humper 75, 100 ssh.

    triple check with dips and and mountain climbers.

    announcements: Ragnar team Aye Aye asking one more HIM to jump off the fence to the good side. CSAUP in coming notice on slack, SOJ leadership meeting tonight, Chilli cook off at L woods on the 22nd.

    Prayers: Tapanga (Down range) mom Linda with serious eye surgery. NTBs M Courtney’s Grandma passed prayers for her family.

    YHC is thankful to be surrounded by Men that are leaders in their families, workplaces, and communities. As I’m short staffed this week due to injury and circumstance your prayers are appreciated to find the right person to grow my team.

  • Not It

    12 H.I.Ms. gathered for a burner of a workout at No Toll.

     

    YHC grabbed the Q late in honor of taking the initiative or just being the last person to say “not it!”

     

    Warmarama:  YHC lead the pax to the darkened courts if no toll.to do the following. SSH, DAS, UKS,  CHERRY PICKERS, MERKS, SHOULDER TAPS, Planjs Saw, A.Hs, F.M.s.,

     

    Staying in the pldimly lit courts the pax didn’t rounds of four corners burners. 

     

    Abs. 20,30,40,50. Scrunchy frogs, Freddie Mercury, American Hammers,  LBC

     

    Squats, lunge, ISWs, Lt. Dan, monkey bumpers

     

    Burpee, merkin, cdd, shoulder taps.

     

    Triple check with WW2 and donkey kicks.

     

    Leave the courts for a Dora.

    50 merk, 100 WW2, 150 shoulder taps.

     

    Mosey through the woods back to the flag. 

     

    Announcements. CSAUP coming up see Rosie for details.   Team Aye Aye looking for one more runner in the Ragnar race in April. 

     

    YHC took the morning yesterday to witness Belay’s naturalization ceremony.   We should be humbled by the commitment that immigrants intentionally take to make this country a better place.  YHC, a government major in college, was reminded in the ceremony that we live in a Constitutional Federal Republic.  Belay’s oath and our privilege is to serve the Constitution and not the President.  What an honor to serve a country where the founding ideas  and checks and balances in our Constitution reign. 

    “I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God.”

     

     

     

  • Belay On for Freedom!

    2 now 3 freedom fighters gathered in the Robins Family Forum at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture to watch as this Constitutional Federal Republic grew by 60 souls. 36 countries were present among the group to witness history. According to the cries for freedom heard in the room here’s the path that they gave:

    “I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God.”

    Stars were spangled and America was blessed. YHC is thankful and humbled by the commitment taken by intentionally others when many claim it by birth. We are a nation of immigrants. What an honor to celebrate this with Belay on President’s Day.

  • Pasta for everyone

    6 Breaking Bread regulars were met with excessive quantities of pasta, salad, rolls, and cookies. When Machismos family gets into it gets ugly. YHC and 2 2.0s led the delivery ops while the Machismos M did the meal prep. Mrs. M misread the cookie recipe that would have provided more than enough and she doubled it. Likewise when 1 tray of pasta and meatballs would have been plenty YHC brought two.

    12 rolls would have been plenty but not for Machismo. He brought 24. You get the point. Upon opening the doors YHC was met with staff who politely led us to the kitchen where there was ample room to get creative.

    Staff on call lit the range so Machiman could drizzle loads of butter over the rolls and there was plenty of cookware should one choose to put on a breakfast for dinner.

    Climb the discrete stairs to this AO and you’ll certainly find a good time with some appreciative people. YHC has the following observations. Be prepared for one on one’s, sit down and eat. 9 tables are arranged with 2 chairs each. Residents tend to take the side facing the TV so you’ve got to serve quick and grab a seat. Queso sat with a nice man who would cleaned the salad of all the tomatoes and threw away the spinach. Machismo got a nice conversation with a lady who graduated from Freeman and enjoys creative writing. Two men didn’t want money just tickets to see Ben playing soccer.

    Follow the stairway up to good times a good fellowship. You’ll leave with clear eyes and full hearts you can’t loose.

  • VQ Backblast

    Tin Man led his VQ a week ago and the only way we know about it is this backblast. Tin Man has been a regular triple poster of late and the pax is better for it. After 50 of various exercises and a weird 12—3 cadence the pax fell in line and are the better for it.

    Nice job entering into 50 and COT respect with F3, great having you.

  • ICE Melt

    11 Salty men came out to conquer melt the ice. According to the cardboard containers here’s what they did.

    Mission F3: To plant, grow, and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership.

    Free of Charge, Open to All Men, Rain or Shine we workout outside, Guys lead in a rotating fashion, Ends in the Circle of Trust.

    Warmarama: SSH, DQs, UKs, ISWs, Plank Saws, Merkins, Obliques L and R, LBCs.

    COP #1 – 4 Corners Prostitute big parking lot. 10 incline Merkins, 20 American Hammers, 30 Squats, 40 Merkins.

    COP #2 – triple check at the fields with dips and flutters.

    CoP #3 Burpee 11’s Burpee, walking Lt. Dans:

    Srebmun,Seman, Announcements Frozen triangle Csaup coming up ruck option.

    Prayers for David and others struggling with addiction.

    Be vigilant for DK getting back on the Q sheet.

  • Thanksgiving Part 2

    6 Windy warriors came out to see Machismos part deux. As Snuff’s Forgecast predicted: “Machismo pushes the cold air out of town with a high pressure system bringing heat, humidity and high impact. SYITG” with high pressure came lots of wind as the pack quickly mosied to find the cover of the amphitheater.

    Warmarama in quick succession included SSH, UkS, Merkins, Sholder Taps, Peter Parkers (great combo), LBC, American Hammer, Freddie’s, Rosalitas, DQs, and arm circles forward and reverse.

    With 2 triples the pax partnered for a triple check. Part one was PLTs with the runner circling the amphitheater.

    Part deux was P1 plank, P2 Merkins P3 Runner; then Boya WWII, then Boya Merkins. It was quite the Bro fest with lots of Q help from Wedding Singer.

    The Pax hit some Wall work then. sprinted out the last of the 45 before COT.

    Announcements were few but included the Magnum PI ad from Gumbo. Bring a Hawaiian shirt and kids clothes donations for those impacted by hurricanes to Dogpile. Flatline will carry the loot to SWVA.

    Prayers for temperance in this holiday season.

    It was a pleasure to lead twice this week. I was on a Thanksgiving high with the TYA Q and a full family and friend holiday. I’m putting in a request to rebrand Christmas Thanksgiving part 2. Let’s refocus the holiday on the joy fellowship and the promise fulfilled. The old Testament ends with Malachi 4 and the New Testament picks up in Luke 1:13-17 “And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the lord their God, and he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared.” In the spirit of the season let us prepare our hearts and our families in the spirit of thankfulness for the gift that is to come. (I’m not talking about an Xbox. )

    VQ alert!!! Tin Man with a 50 year old Virgin Respect VQ coming to the Forge 12/19 what a way to enter strong Tin Man!