Author: Kubota

  • Santa has arrived at First Watch!

    Santa Claus, with a freshly trimmed mustache (less beard), and five of his nine tiny reindeer, took the sleigh for a ride around River Road Hills. 5am and the rain hit at the same time which meant “Let’s Mosey!”

    Mosey to the front of the church for:

    COP:

    Dead-Man Hang (take it easy, Splinter!), Reach for the rain clouds, DQ’s, Helicopters, (Eye)ranian Soldiers, Inverted Scorpion Kicks, Suzanne Somers Left, Heels to Heaven, Suzanne Somers Right.

    Let’s Mosey!
    Stop off at Gaymont and River for:

    Traveling Lindsays:

    Carolina Dry Docks and LBC’s

    Stop at Gaymont and University and begin:

    Traveling 11’s:

    Merkins and Box Cutters

    Stop in front of YHC’s decorated and lit house for a:

    Triple Check:

    Bench Press with the Big Bertha Blocks, Curls with the smaller blocks, timer runs up to Rose Hill and Ralston and back. Three rounds, of course.

    Staying in front of YHC’s house, partner up with each partner completing 2 rounds of 15 PROPER PLT’S! (Throw legs to the left, center, right and repeat)

    Staying with same partner, complete 10 Boo-Yah Merkins

    Travel back to the Shovel Flag via Ralston and River stopping several times for Squats, Jump Squats and Lt. Dans.

    Back at Shovel Flag, circle up and complete a Burpee Shuffle

    Time!

    Numbers, Names, Announcements and YHC took us out!

    Announcements (See Slack, obviously)

    NMS:

    SZN of GVN has begun at First Watch! Those who know, know! YHC foresees Miatas and Kidneys as future gifts to the pax. Light numbers this morning only meant more goodies for the ones who posted.

    Ronnie never got his back wet, somehow, and Handshake wonders if YHC ever really works 🙂

    In a couple weeks, be on the lookout for Santa in a Miata.

    YHC enjoys kicking off the SZN of GVN for the second or third(?) year in a row! Spreading Christmas cheer has always been a favorite of YHC’s, ever since a little boy. This is definitely the best time of the year, but let’s be mindful of those who have a lot of stress or bad memories/lost loved ones during this season.

    Way to work this morning, fellas!

    SYITG!

    Kubota

  • Anniversaries Abound

    A Baker’s Dozen posted to First Watch on this warm, misty, gloomy, foggy morn in order to celebrate some anniversaries. There was also a workout, that went like this:

    Mosey over to the tiniest of Henrico parks for:

    COP:

    SSH’s x 20, Helicopters x 10, Ukrainian Soldiers x 10, DQ’s x 10, Jazzercises x 10

    Mosey down S. Ridge Road to almost the bottom for:

    Traveling Lindsay:

    Merkins and V-ups (ouch!)

    High Knees, Butt Kickers, Ukrainian Soldier Walk, Bernie Sanders, Bear Crawl in between sets.

    Toss the Q to Honeydo

    Mosey back up to the parking lot and everyone grab a block.

    Teams of 4 rotating between and completing two rounds of Overhead Press, Bench Press, Swings and run a lap around the parking lot.

    Toss the Q to Splinter

    One lap around parking lot with block in hand.

    Redeposit blocks and mosey over to the curvy brick wall by the church.

    Everyone complete/attempt to complete a Balls to the Wall Hand Walk along the length of the wall (this is sure to be shelved until the FW 10th Anniversary)

    Mosey around behind the church to the main parking lot and complete 5 Jump Squats at each handicap sign (there were a lot) and bear crawl in between each sign. Turn around at the end and complete 5 Hand-Release Merkins at each sign and Lunge in between. Made it halfway before YHC took the Q back over (sorry, Splinter) and headed back the the shovel flag.

    3 Burpees for the First Watch 3rd Anniversary

    5 Burpees for YHC’s 5th F3RVA Anniversary

    Numbers, Names, Announcements and YHC took us out!
    Announcements: See Slack

    Prayer Requests: Splinter’s former running coach, Coach Chuck. Splinter’s cousin’s family.

    NMS:

    Three years for First Watch and five years for YHC! Double celebration! To start off with, First Watch was an experiment that Honeydo and YHC started that seemed strong at first, waned for a while, grew back stronger for a few months, then really got strong and has stayed that way leading up to today. First Watch has been called a “Stand around and Watch each other” AO by one pax member early on, an “AO for those on the Injured Reserve” by another pax member early on and an AO that’s “not going to make it because it starts a 5am” by a host of others. Well, YHC calls BS!! We are now averaging around 12 each Wednesday with a high of 17. But, it’s not about numbers here. It’s about having a good time oversharing and just letting loose! Broga helps beforehand and coffeeteria helps afterwards. At this AO, anyone can share anything and not worry about any repercussions, especially those repercussions from our M’s. The workout this morning was a repeat of the first workout conducted here, by the same Q’s, at the end of October 2019. Thanks to all for helping make this AO what it is today!

    In closing, YHC wants to thank everyone in the F3RVA pax for the last five years. YHC may not post regularly like he used to, but the brotherhood and friendships get stronger every week. YHC appreciates each and every one of you!

    SYITG!

    Kubota

  • Kotters to the Q!

    Fourteen strong hit the 4.5 out of 5 star Google rated Dogwood Dell parking lot for a Q that was 3 1/2 years in the making. Yes, YHC had not Q’d Dogpile since March 2019. YHC doesn’t know why, but it doesn’t matter. YHC is back and trying to post regularly on Saturdays again. So, let’s get to it!

    Mosey to the field in front of the Carillon and head down the field alternating between Butt Kickers, High Knees, Karaoke L/R and Bernie Sanders.

    Circle up at the end of the field for:

    COT:

    DQ’s, DMH, Helicopters, Imperial Walkers, LBC’s, HRM’s, Scorpion Kicks, Grass Angels

    Head back up the field alternating between previous exercises again.

    Partner up for:

    Doracides (Deconstructed Burpee Edition)

    Partner 1 runs suicide style to the three cones performing a Burpee at each cone.

    Partner 2 is completing exercises which total up to:

    100 x Kick Outs, 200 x Merkins, 300 x Jump Squats

    Alternate after runner completes the Burpee Suicide

    As Wojo would say, “Everybody warm? Let’s Boogie!”

    Head over to the coupon depository and everyone grab their own, personal coupon.

    Head over to the Amphitheater and form teams of three for a:

    Triple Check:

    Partner 1: Hallelujah Run up to the top of Amphitheater and back down

    Partner 2: WW2 Sit-ups

    Partner 3: Coupon Bench Press

    To exit the Amphitheater, hold coupon high overhead and head up to the top and exit.

    Head over to the field with coupon and line up facing the short side for:

    Murder Bunny over and Lunge back

    Reverse Lunge over and Murder Bunny back

    Bear Crawl over and Crab Walk back

    Murder Bunny over and then head back to the Ha’ Penny Stage

    Partner up for:

    Block the Plank – a Honeydo Special:

    Partner 1: Elbow Planks with Coupon on his back

    Partner 2: 10 Alabama Prom Dates

    3 rounds each

    Redeposit Coupons and mosey over to the other side of the bowl behind the Amphitheater

    Grab some short wall and perform:

    10 x Dips, 10 x Incline Merkins, 10 x Box Jumps, 10 x Decline Merkins

    Head back to the Shovel Flag and circle up for:

    5MOM:

    Handshake x 10 Reverse Crunches

    Bodo’s x 10 American Hammers

    Fudd x 10 Crunchy Frogs

    EF Hutton x 10 Heels to Heaven

    Hanz x 10 WW2 Sit-ups, scratch that, LBC’s

    Franz x 10 WW2 Sit-ups

    7:01am time’s up!

    Numbers, Names, Announcements and YHC took us out!

    Announcements: See Slack

    NMS:

    First, YHC would like to thank the ones who came out this morning for their support, especially Handshake. Second, YHC would like to thank the PAX on Slack who have laughs at YHC’s expense.

    Last, YHC cannot Crab Walk worth a crap!

    What a great morning, Brothers! It had been way too long. Great to see some guys that YHC hasn’t seen in awhile. Way to put in the work and kill it!

    Great to partner with Hanz, Franz, Oyster and Gomer Pyle. By the way, Gomer likes it on his upper back during Block the Plank!

    Bootleg is taking his job as Dogpile Site Q very seriously, so sign up to Q and let’s #MDPFA!

    Have a great weekend, boys and SYITG!

    Kubota

  • Inaugural First Watch Hot Potato Broga

    A Broga first occurred this morning prior to First Watch: A Hot Potato Broga Session!

    YHC started us off with some preliminary breathing exercises with Mountain Pose leading into a series of dead man hangs, Warrior 1, Warrior 2 and then attempting the Tree Pose. We need to work on our balance in order to perfect Tree Pose.

    EF Hutton then dropped us down to our mats and initiated some Cat/Cow, Pigeon and Shoulder Stretch.

    Last Call used his few minutes to keep us on the ground with Runner’s Pose and Child’s Pose.

    Finally, the potato was tossed to Lockjaw who led us in some breathing exercises leading into Shavasna, which was enhanced by the sounds of Honeydo and Splinter’s voices in the distance.

    Each pax used their best hypnotizing voice in order to keep things relaxed.

    Straps were not needed.

    Great idea on the Hot Potato, Last Call!

    SYITG!

    Kubota

  • Breaking Bread 8/27/2022

    The Kubota family had the honor of providing a hot meal to the wonderful people of the Breaking Bread program.

    Tonight’s Menu:

    Pork BBQ, Buns, Mac and Cheese, Coleslaw, Macaroni Salad, Pasta Salad, Brownies and Water

    F3RVA has some great Community Service programs that we lead or help out with: Breaking Bread, The Crucible and The Bridge. These are the most important things that we do as a PAX. Take advantage and lead or participate in one of these soon!

    SYITG!

    Kubota

  • New Coupons = New Pain

    Eleven strong attacked First Watch this morning, before any of the other PAX at other AO’s even left their house. Here is what occurred:

    Mosey around the parking lot in order to pick up Marv. Head over to Henrico’s tiniest park for:

    COP:

    Dead Man Hang, Reach For the Stars, DQ’s, Imperial Walkers, Copperhead Squats, Crab Cakes, LBC’s, Merkins

    Triple Check:

    Partner 1: Run the Triangle

    Partner 2: Box Cutters

    Partner 3: Squats

    Mosey over to the big church parking lot and pair up for a:

    DORA:

    100 x WW2 Sit-ups

    200 x Merkins

    300 x Monkey Humpers 🙂

    Timer runs to church buses and back

    Mosey over to the coupon depository stopping for Speed Bump Burpees

    Team up with each team collecting one of the new 42lbs blocks that Last Call graciously donated to the cause.

    Two partners sit on the guard rail passing the block to each other side to side. Timer bear crawls to the curb and back. Switch up and Repeat 3x.

    Deposit blocks back and head to the Shovel Flag for:

    Numbers, Names, Announcements and Flo took us out!

    NMS:

    Solid crew this morning even with several regulars travelling, injured or fart sacking. The new blocks seem to be a hit, thanks to Last Call. YHC wasn’t planning on running much this morning only to see 2.4 miles on the Garmin when it was all said and done.

    Prayers for Ronnie as he recovers from surgery on his elbow. No more elbow planking for him!

    Thanks for taking us out this morning, Flo, and well said!

    8 for coffee afterwards at Starbucks, where it’s easy to spend another hour hanging out with brothers!

    Enjoy the day, men, and SYITG!

    Kubota

  • Birthdays on Mondays are the worst!

    15 strong who were trying to get their week started off on the right foot, converged at Tuckahoe E.S. for a rare Kubota Hoedown Q. According to the lap swimmers at Kanawha Recreation Association, this is probably what happened.

    Mosey to the front of the school for:

    COP:

    DQ’s x 10, Helicopters x 10, Dead Man Hang x 10, SSH’s x 45

    Enough of that, let’s mosey.

    Colt 45’s on the go (Bro-Code style):

    Merkins and Flutter Kicks

    40/5, 35/10, 30/15, 25/20, 20/25, 15/30, 10/35, 5/40

    Finish up at the KRA parking lot

    Line up for curb crawls/lunges 1-5 Carolina Dry Docks at each end

    Mosey to the KRA field and partner up for:

    Wheel Barrow the length of the field, switching up as necessary

    10 Booyah Merkins with partner

    2 x 20 PLT’s each partner

    Mosey back to KRA parking lot and complete 11’s on the go back to the flag. Squats and WW2 Sit-ups.

    20 Alabama Prom Dates to finish us off.

    Numbers, Names, Announcements and YHC took us out!

    Announcements: See Slack 🙂

    NMS:

    First of all, welcome to FNG – Buttermaker! He is an assistant football and baseball coach at Freeman. He loves all things military and goes to church with Bodo’s and half of the other pax in Tuckahoe. Handshake was disappointed YHC hasn’t seen Bad New Bears yet.

    YHC took us out and prayed for our brother that most of us know, Two Can, who is in jail and awaiting trial. Let us not judge, but let us pray and put things like this into God’s hands.

    Finally, thank you for coming out to celebrate YHC’s 45th birthday beatdown. It’s brothers like you and the pax not there that help keep YHC going even when the physical pain and the mental drain get worse.

    Enjoy your week, men and SYITG!

    Kubota

  • September 1, 2021…

    …was the last time there was an official Roller Coaster workout with a Backblast. Lots of loops and lots of heat and humidity. The thunder rolled but the rains never came to cool us off.

    Enjoyed it, men!

  • Why am I waking up at 4:10am?

    That was Handshake’s text to YHC this morning before the departure from the fartsack on this humid, 75 degree morning. We were joined by two more Broga enthusiasts(?) for YHC’s Broga VQ. Also, it was Handshake’s first Broga post, which I’m sure won’t be his last(?)

    We worked most of the body, but for some reason, YHC focused on the groin area more than any other area. Shavasna was nice at the end until the sound of car’s mufflers entering the parking lot disturbed the mood.

    Well done, all! Thanks for letting me lead.

    Kubota

  • Bald Eagle wearing shades

    Bald Eagle wearing shades

    Five River Rats hit the currents of the James River for a HDHH paddle-extravaganza. After a couple of the boats were weighted down with coolers, the trek began. Upriver to the Bosher Dam, hang out at the island near the dam for a few. Try to figure out how the Willey Bridge was built and whether or not the pilings were leaning to the North. Search around for Gomer’s sunglasses, which were not to be found. Circle the island and head back downriver, while watching an eagle swoop down and grab a meal out of the water. Could it be that the eagle found Gomer’s shades? A couple of the PAX think they saw the eagle wearing them after he started flying back up. We will never know.

    Great evening for a paddle. No one flipped over on this trip. The PAX is getting the hang of it.

    We will be doing this often this summer, stay tuned!

    Kubota