Author: Lockjaw

  • F3 Cribs S1E1

    A cool dozen emerged from the warm enclosure of their idling cars. The clock strikes 530 and off we went with a short mosey to the small teacher’s lot. The circle was small to preserve warmth, and got even smaller with the Ukrainian Soldiers bringing us in nice and snug.

    A jog down the road and up west drive got the blood flowing as we transitioned into teams of three for triple check. Run the loop, monkey humpers, and box cutters. Though the little dog noticed us with barks, no angry neighbors shouted out the time of day.

    Over to YHC’s house for two sets of 20 PLTs. Mosey down to the shopping center and form a circle for a ring of fire with Mary. Dealer’s choice as we worked the abs.

    Mosey back to the AO with some 11s – Bulgarian squats and derkins. Now let’s finish with BTTW – last man standing. It came down to Bodos and Pigskin and Pigskin prevailed.

    YHC took us out.

    Announcements – Welcome Salt Lick to F3 Richmond. He joins us from the middle of Texas.

    Excellent 2nd F coffee and a tour of Bodo’s pad. A spectacular space and an office that is exactly what you would imagine Coffee and discussion rivals none. Who will take us on next month’s tour?

  • Return to Haiku

    Cold, brisk winter temps

    We converge ready to go

    Which route will be called?

    West we went with speed!

    Underground explorer’s tales

    A maze beneath us

    Are those people sounds?

    An unholy convergence

    Decor by Satan

    Awkward pleasantries

    Cult membership was denied

    Back to the sermon

    Pax in disbelief

    Was it true or was it false?

    Mysterious ways

    YHC took us out.

  • Gloom Confessionals

    11 warriors of the gloom emerged for this week’s installment of First Watch. Hutton had some solo yoga/nap/merkinfest prior and came ready to roll!

    Over to the small triangle park and get wet early in the leaves for COP. Mobile workout the whole way down to Westham Station and back up the hill with an assortment of crowd pleasers throughout. We finished with a mary ring of fire.

    YHC took us out.

    Coffee is always a fine way to start any day, but especially Wednesday with this crew!

  • Worth the Wait

    Though coincidental, the route called today is the classic Reverse Carillon. After a little bit of explanation – including the fact that the reverse route is the dominant direction – off we went.

    Good conversation along the way as perspectives were shared. The two blocks of sudden November Rain (cue the GNR song) was a nice surprise.

    OBT took us out.

  • Shadow Interpretations

    11 by foot and 1 by road bike converged this morning. We headed east to then pick up Hanover for the Halloween tour. Some decorations were out, but not as many as prior years, probably due to the time remaining until Halloween.

    Moleskin: Its always the simplest things that turn out providing entertainment. That is definitely the case with this group with the parking lot as our canvas! Things can appear skinny, long, or droopy, with the right angle from the light.

    Marv took us out and did it well.

  • One for the Records

    We ran north, crossed broad and worked our way through a redeveloped area. Heading south on Staples Mill, we then continued further south on Chantilly. Routes diverged at Patterson, based on mileage.

    OBT took us out

  • Celestial Yogis

    Three early riser and amateur stargazers embraced the chill in the air to stretch things out. Problems were solved, backs stretched, and constellations identified.

  • Rachel

    Forteen warriors in the gloom, one topic of conversation for 90 minutes straight. We worked out around the lake, amongst the deer, and with an unusually great number of car traffic. Micro-blocks were used and the conversation was plenty.

    YHC took us out.

    2nd F at Libbie Market next disappoints.

  • A Not So Lucky 7

    It started as seven and then broke out into two groups of two and three groups of one for a series of Tabathas after COP.

    Series 1 – Seal Jacks, Squats, HRMs, Elbow Plank, and Box Cutters – Timed across stations and three times through the series.

    Series 2 – Rocky Balboa’s, Lunges, Dips, Elbow Plank, and Flutter Kicks – Timed across stations and three times through the series.

    YHC took us out. Prayers for those in our schools and Last Call’s friend’s grandson.

  • He’s Not Dead, Man

    Men emerged from the gloom to see what “likely to lead” had in store for them. Off to the side yard grass for COP. The usual suspects plus some more intense yoga got us started.

    Off to the pavilion for 11s – Abyss Merkins and Pole Smokers. Return the tables in their proper order and off to the blacktop.

    Triple Check – P1mkaraoke out, 3 burpees, karaoke back. P2 does elbow plank and P3 does BTTW.

    Circle up around the monkey bars. One person does 15 leg lifts while the Pax does the following: R1 flutters kicks, R2 squats, R3 Carolina Dry Docks. A round of arm circles for the Pax who have left us.

    Back to the blacktop for some Mary. 10 APDs and 20 American Hammers. Hitch’s kid alarm sounded and we needed to head back to the flag.

    YHC took us out.