Author: Lockjaw

  • Failure to Lead

    12. I mean 11 strong pax showed up for a rare Lockjaw Dogpile sighting. Full mosey to the second circle. COP and all that stuff.

    Triple Check 1 – Lunge to the stop sign and back, HRM, and butterfly sit-ups.

    Trek on the down the hill, but wait! A homemade implement of woe was placed along the way. A rotating rof so everyone gets a turn with upright rows.

    Down the hill and to the pumphouse continuing to the end where historical trivia was doled out at Washington’s Arch. Triple Check 2 – run the trail loop, box cutters, and monkey humpers. The 7 deer who came across us were curious and confused by our display.

    Up to the base of the pipeline for Triple Check 3 – run the pipeline, flutter kicks, and carolina dry-docks. Long mosey up the steep hill and back to the flag.

    Oyster took us out.

    Coffee was excellent today, both in the numbers that turned out as well as the lively discussion. Upchuck joined us, which was great to see!

  • Any title will do

    14 of Richmond’s runners and walkers converged on the mean streets with a familiar route. We went down Grove and meandered in the neighborhoods west of Three Chopt based on distance. Everyone enjoyed the climb up Iris, a stroll down York, and back on Grove.

    TYA took us out.

  • Swedish Tutors and the Anglerfish

    An eleven inquisitive runners paid no heed to the frost warning and sought early miles on the road. Topics varied as much as the routes, but all returned with deep thoughts.

    Up the hill to the main entrance and then up another hill to Three Chopt. Take the access road to Grove and then Granite, and then Patterson to head west. 4s turn on Pepper, 5s on Honker, and 6s on Westham Dr (returning via Lakewood).

    YHC took us out.

    Lots of great chatter and antics this morning. Turns out Finland is the happiest nation in the world with Sweden as number four. I guess you start out learning Swedish and end with Finnish.

  • Oscar the Grouch

    15 of Richmond’s finest converged at the lowest point basin in the area. It’s all uphill from here.

    After an exchange of a 30# ruck plate, off we went. Around the lake and through the trail to climb University. Right on Westham and a right on Patterson.

    4s take a right on Three Chopt and return down Boatwright. 5s turn on Honaker to Boatwright. 6s go to Maple and bring the Grove/Toana route home.

    Observations:

    Running on the freshly paved road was a nice treat compared to the bombed out roads. Lines and all!

    You need to watch out for what may be hiding behind large trash cans on this route.

    Carbs kill. Just ask Hitchhiker’s kids.

    Frankie took us out.

  • Getting Up Close with the Trails

    One of the best things about F3 is that someone will always show up to workout. Today was no exception.

    One trail runner and two trail ruckers launched on time. After conversing with someone who had just finished a trail run and was inquiring about rucking, off we went.

    Word of advice: Watch the slick and icy parts of the trail. With a ruck on, the center of gravity is higher and can result in a nose dive into the trail.

    Coffee afterwards was awesome and the discussion was excellent!

  • Lonely is the Night

    ….According to Billy Squire on the radio this morning and verified by the skunk who left his fragrance wafting down River Road this morning. The nights may be lonely, but the roads were not. A shocking 50 degrees brought out the short sleeves and the chipping birds.

    West on Grove, to Libbie, to Kensington, to Maple to head east on Patterson. New ground was covered with a detour on Glenburnie north of Patterson. 4s and 5s returned via Patterson to their respective cut through to the AO. 6s headed out Willow Lawn Dr to pick up Broad and head east.

    Marv took us out.

  • Love in an Elevator

    Ronnie comes in hot to the AO with the Aerosmith song blaring. Some Aerosmith video commentary that persisted in the COP and off we went for this lucky 11.

    Grab blocks and mosey to the small triangle park. Warm it up with the usual and roll to the point for Triple Check. Partner 1 runs to the light and back. Partner 2 does bench press with the block and partner 3 does Monkey Humpers.

    Next up, a multi-set variant of Doras.

    Evolution 1 – Each partner does 3 sets of 10 behind the head tricep curls. In between sets, perform a series of ab exercises.

    Evolution 2 – Each partner does 3 sets of 20 overhead presses. In between sets, perform a series of ab exercises.

    Evolution 3 – Each partner does 3 sets of 25 hip thruster swings. In between sets, perform a series of ab exercises.

    Evolution 4 – Each partner does 3 sets of 20 curls. In between sets, perform a series of ab exercises.

    Evolution 5 – Each partner does 3 sets of 6 burpees while slalom jumping the block side to side. In between sets, perform a series of ab exercises.

    Back to the flag for some Mary. Señor Frog took us out.

    Coffee afterwards remains a highlight of day with great conversation around the variety of topics one can only be there to witness.

  • Late for Class

    According to the campus police who saw a 55 year – no wait! – a 58 year old man hurriedly running to class with a text book under his arm, the workout today looked something like this.

    We launched and did the isomer arrangement of the snake river route. 4s to the fork, 5s did the left fork of the serpent’s tongue, and 6s did both forks. There was a rucking option too, complete with good conversation.

    YHC took us out.

  • Cujo

    Five ruckers launched from Libbie Market at 7 for a 2-hour ruck. Eastbound on Grove, tacking our way north through the museum district and fan the blvd. Hang a left and come back on Monument.

    Excellent mumble chatter along the route with many pearls of wisdom exchanged along the way.

    A short fence and a dog with a long neck took a nibble out of Tryhard. Hopefully he will mend soon.

    Coffee was excellent with fresh breakfast pizza and connecting with the men of the trail run.

  • Calling Audibles

    It seems the men of the Circus have their expectations around the ways to park, the amount of running in a workout, and mumble chatter. YHC hopefully gave some disappointment and others satisfaction – but that is life.

    Circle up for COP. Lots of good stretching!

    Off to the bus loop for triple check 1. Partner 1 runs the bus loop. Partner 2 does an assortment of halos, tricep extensions behind the head, and swings. Lots of groaning.

    Stationary triple check 2. Partner 1 is the timer with an array of five sets each of workouts including lawnmowers, overhead presses, and goblet squats. Partner 2 performs ab exercises with the kb.

    Back to the circle for some Mary and other assorted exercises.

    Attila took us out.

    Thursday coffee afterwards was a nice treat as Pigskin shared the secret of his perpetual level of fitness.