Author: Lockjaw

  • The Golden Corral of Workouts

    A legal eighteen came for the unlimited buffet of workouts this morning.  YHC opened on time ready to serve the hungry.

    Mosey to the front of the school for COP.  Quick inventory of wounded and injured.

    • 10 burpees OYO to quiet the mumble chatter between Saab and Swirly discussing aches and pains
    • SSH
    • Helicopters
    • Crabcakes
    • Imperial Walkers
    • Russian Soldiers

    Off to the side of the school for Lindsays: Dips and Donkey Kicks

    A brief stroll to the back of the school for Triple Check.

    • Partner 1 – Karaoke to the fence and perform three burpees.  Karaoke back.
    • Partner 2 & 3 – Plerkins

    Line up on the school wall for a Line of Fire Chicken Peckers; 10 reps.

    Mosey back to the field for B.O.M.B.S.

    • Partner 1 – Run the length of the field and back
    • Partner 2 – 50 burpees, 100 SSH, 150 merkins, 200 LBC, 250 squats

    PLT – 3 sets of 20 reps

    Indigenous people run back to the VSF.  YHC took us out.

    Moleskin

    Good use of the AO today, spending a little time here and there.  Saab was full of mumble chatter, even after the burpees.  The zenith being his proclamation that “he smells chicken peckers” when YHC instructed the Pax to line up on the wall.  Interesting.

    BOMBS never disappoint the crowd, mixing in some abs at the end to counteract the holiday cheer.  Speaking of cheer, it was great to grab some coffee with the Pax post workout.  Hardywood is already scheming up adventures for the Pax and 2.0s in the new year.

    Announcements:

    • Book signing will be in the new year.  Hardywood will notify when it is time.

    I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and New Years.  Stay safe for those traveling and come back with great holiday stories.

    Time to Taper,

    Lockjaw

  • No Cancellation

    What started out as an Awesome Eight evolved into a Fine Nine with Mr Holland LIFO’d in.

    Mosey to the Horseshoe for COP.

    • Helicopters
    • Arm Circles
    • Imperial Walkers
    • HRM
    • Freddie Mercuries

    Over the the edge of the horseshoe and wheelbarrow across the infield.  5 Derkins and reverse with partner for the return trip.

    Triple Check! – Partner 1 high knees around the horseshoe, Partner 2 does Donkey Kicks, Partner 3 does Flutter Kicks.

    Over the teacher’s lot adjacent to Lindsay for Lindsays.

    • American Hammers/Copperhead Squats
    • Lunge over, backward lunge back

    Back to the playground field where Mr.  Holland mysteriously joined us.  Divide into two teams for some football.

    The Moleskin

    The combo of HRM and Freddie Mercuries made some nice snow angels.  The snow was like a bean bag providing ample lumbar support during the American Hammers.  We left our mark this morning.

    The reflection from the snow provided more than ample light for some football.  The score was somewhat lopsided, but we were making a comeback.

    Upon Mr Holland’s arrival at 6:00, he informed us that he had been to Betty Weaver and back this morning.  Looks like there were no fresh tracks in or out of that AO, so he decided to post where there is a guarantee of no cancellation; Hoedown.

    Years before there was Hoedown, some of us met up there in late 2015 or early 2016 for a snow workout.  I remember Honeydo, Saab, and TYA were present as well.  Nothing like merkins in the middle of a main road with no traffic in sight.

    Snow Days are the best days to post.  Challenges getting to the AO, cold temps, and wet boots only add to the experience and the memories.

    Time to Taper,

    Lockjaw

  • Just Like Working Out in a Prison

    37 Gladiators of the Gloom faced cold weather and certain beat down for the following, more or less.

    Mosey to the first traffic circle for COP:

    • Helicopters
    • Don Quixote
    • HRM
    • Crab Cakes
    • SSH

    Over to the amphitheater:

    • Descending count of Monkey Humpers – start with 18
    • At the bottom, partner up for 3×20 Wilson’s Boxing Cockroaches
    • Ascending count of Box Cutters and end at 18

    Jog on back to the Rusty Cage.  5 Pullups, 10 Dips, run to the fire hydrant and do 20 scissor kicks.  Three times through.

    Partner up for Jerkins – 4 sets of 7.

    Over to the Penny Stage, home base of Touch a Tree

    • First Round – 4 trees while the partner does dips
    • Second Round – 7 trees while the partner performs BTTW
    • Third Round – 9 trees while the partner performs Copperhead Squats

    Captain Thor Pyramids with a 1:4 ratio of WWII and 2 count American Hammers – 1:4, 2:8, 3:12, 4:16, 5:20, 4: 16, 3:12, 2:8, 1:4

    Off on a nice jog across the Carillon field for Pole Smokers.  Seven Heels to Heaven and then run down the line while the Pax perform 6 inches or 90 degrees.

    YHC took us out.

    Announcements:

    • Marmaduke – Coat collection is underway though year end.  We need 25 more by year end to hit 100 so keep the coats coming!
    • HDHH 12/19 – SOJ Capital Alehouse

    I may have missed a couple of names.  Let me know.

    Time to Taper,

    Lockjaw

     

  • A Day of Infamy

    Fifteen by foot and zero by pedal showed for a cold run this morning.  YHC called a new route and off we went.

    The Route

    North on Westmoreland and take a left on Monument to Willow Lawn Drive.  Take a left on WLD and then a right on Patterson, and a left on Libbie to Grove.  Left on Grove and back to Mary.  That concludes it for the 4s.

    5s and 6s continue on eastward on Grove.  5s take a left on Sauer to Patterson and take a left.  Patterson to Westmoreland and back to the VSF.  6s take a left on Malvern to Monument and take a left.  Monument to Westmoreland and back to the VSF.

    Shakedown took us out.

    Announcements:

    • HDHH on 12/19 – Capital Alehouse SOJ near SOT.  Tuckahoe/Richmond Proper may charter a bus for the excursion.

    Time to Taper (Is there really a time not to?),

    Lockjaw

  • Haiku – Vol VIII

    Lockjaw calls Haiku

    Holiday lights on Grove Ave

    Adds cheer to the miles

     

    Vin’s sportin’ thumb holes

    Sippy Cup’s socks over tights

    TYA is proud

     

    5s discuss camping

    Sunrise from the mountain top

    Contempt for yoga

     

    McFly races Saab

    Trying to clock eighty-eight

    Sans DeLorean

     

    The Circle of Trust

    Confession it is not, Saab

    Save it for memoirs

     

    Marv’s prayer was good

    Love, trust, and helping others

    Be your best today

     

     

  • Just Like Old Times

    Fourteen of RVA’s finest came out for some post holiday miles.

    The Route

    Around the lake and take the access road beside the baseball field to the parking lot.  Cross the parking lot and cut through the fraternities taking the door in the fence to Baldwin.

    Left on Baldwin to Rock Creek.  Left on RC, left on Forest, right on University Blvd.  Take a right on Nalla.

    4s – turn around at Patterson and return on the same route.

    5s – cross Patterson and take Santa Ana to Camden.  Left on Camden, left on Rolando, and right on Santa Ana.  Cross Patterson and retrace you steps back to the VSF.

    6s – cross Patterson and take a left on Rolando to Parham.  Right on Parham and a right on Holy Hill.  Left on Maywood and and right on Santa Ana.  Cross Patterson and retrace your steps back to the VSF.

    Shakedown took us out.

    The Moleskin

    YHC ran a route similar to this one for high school cross country training.  Except that route originated at the high school and wrapped through UR and looped back to Freeman.  Running with Shakedown, Hutton, and Swirly was like the group I ran with in high school too, except we are slower and possibly more mature.  Emphasis on possibly.

    Needless to say, good mumble chatter with this group ranging from ruck designs to Friday’s game.

    It sounds like there were detours and alternate routes executed by the other Pax, but all returned safely and on time.

    Question for the Pax:  What goes on in the 6-mile and 4-mile groups?  Is the 6 mile all business at maximum speed?  YHC is curious.

    ABT,

    Lockjaw

  • Quiet Morning

    Six of RVA’s finest came to work off Thanksgiving dinner.  Shopping deals, a lingering food coma, or perhaps the cold kept others in the Fartsack.

    Reverse Carillon was called and off we went with 4, 5, and 6 mile variations.

    Post run mumble chatter centered around basketball tournaments and a certain in-state rivalry unfolding this afternoon.

    Announcement

    • Puppy Pile tomorrow @ 7:05 after Dogpile.  Marv is on point.

    YHC took us out.

    ABT,

    Lockjaw

  • Your Hometeam Route

    Sixteen Runners and an undisclosed number of bikers, who didn’t return, set out for the first true winter feeling run.

    The Route

    East on Grove and turn left on Hamilton, Left on Westwood (turns into Malvern), Right on Patterson.

    4s take a left on Westmoreland to the VSF.

    5s take a left on Lexington to Grove to the VSF.

    6s take a left on Seneca to Grove to the VSF.

    Saab took us out.

    The Moleskin

    It was good running with my pack today.   Good pace and conversation makes the miles drift by.  I heard the 6s were on fire today.

    Always Be Tapering,

    Lockjaw

  • You Need to Man Up or Stop Complaining

    Lockjaw’s 11 greeted a midweek post with nothing but maximum effort.

    The Thang

    Long jog down the road to the circle on the other side of the Carillon for COP.

    • SSH
    • Helicopters
    • Don Quixote
    • Russian Soldiers
    • LBCs

    Off to the main field for Lindsays around the field.  Merkins and Box Cutters.  Run the long sides and karaoke the short sides.  Russian Soldiers for the 6.

    Partner up for Wilson’s Clown Punching Cockroaches: 3 sets of 20.

    Position on the side of the field and partner up.  Wheelbarrow across and 10 Derkins.  Swap positions and return.  Repeat so everyone goes two times through.

    Back to the grassy circle where we started for Triple Check:

    • Partner 1 – Runs the long triangle (just under a quarter mile or so)
    • Partner 2 – Elbow Planks
    • Partner 3 – Flutter Kicks

    30 Merkins on your own.

    Back to the VSF where Swirly took us out.

    The Moleskin

    Well, that was the longest Triple Check in recorded history taking just under 20 minutes.  Lots of love for those abs.

    How does one get a workout group to stop calling an exercise after your wife?  Come up with an even better workout for adoption.  Wilson’t clown punching cockroaches made another appearance.  Works the abs and keep the rogue clowns at bay (and we had odd numbers today).

    Backblast title comes from Swirly, as an example of the motivational sayings he posts on “Swirly’s Board” on Twitter.  YHC thinks we need to start a parody Instagram account called “Swirly is Bored” with pictures of him watching soccer or perhaps looking curious, yet disgusted, at a bowl of tofu at ETs.  Regardless, keep the mantras coming!

    Announcements:

    • Handshake’s VQ is next Tuesday at Heartbreak.  It seems that his end of year performance review was going to suffer unless this was completed in 2018.
    • Vinny – There is a reception for his wife’s childrens book at Ruth and Ollie in Carytown.  Tomorrow 4-7pm.  Snacks.

    Time to Taper,

    Lockjaw

  • Cat Burglar of Westham

    An industrious nine checked the weather and realized the heavy stuff wouldn’t be down for a while.  On for a run.

    The Route

    Up the other hilly road to the main entrance.

    4s – Take a left and then a right up Boatwright.  At Three Chopt, jog to the right and take Honaker to Patterson.

    5s/6s – Take a right up the hill to Three Chopt and hang a right.  5s take a left on St Christopher’s.  6s go to Grove to Granite and hang a left to Patterson.

    4s, 5s, and 6s are now on Patterson.  Head west to Westham Pkwy and hang a left.  Take the Pkwy to University Dr.  Drop down until it hits UR and cut through the wooded trail picking up the lake coming in via the gazebo.

    YHC took us out.

    The Moleskin

    It turned out to be great running weather today.  A little cool at points and I think we all agreed that the long windy climb up Patterson to Three Chopt was universally everyone’s low point.  Running down Westham was great.  Total darkness and just the sound of the brook making its way down hill, and ultimately back to the UR lake as were we.

    TYA demonstrated this season’s fashion forward view: all black long sleeve/pant running suit.  Literally, nothing was visible except his head; floating body-less in the darkness.  Fashion over safety on a dark, rainy, morning.

    It was fun as always chatting with EF Hutton.  Good pace.  Good conversation.  Good times.

    Happy Birthday to Saab and Bootleg who both celebrated a birthday yesterday.

    Time to Taper,

    Lockjaw