4 Davillians including one FNG enjoy a cold raining ruck morning. Two different routes were taken around/behind the schools and into Honey Meadows. YHC got in 3 miles and the rest of the crew just under
Welcome to Fish Launcher who heard about use from his brother in F3 Memphis.
SPIT ON THAT!!
7 Davillians including 2 2.0s set out for another morning ruck/walk.
This is how it went down
Main Group (Mudface, No Idea, Pinky and the 2.0’s) – Hit the trails and a loop around Honey Meadows for around 3 miles.
Rounders and Spit – The School Loop x 2 to get in a 5k
YHC arrived at 5:25 to find the main group already heading out. Thinking it was going to be a repeat of a few weeks ago, YHC got his Ruck sack ready to head out solo. Luckily Rounders came in hot and sack that would put all of to shame weight in over 60 pounds.
Glad to see the 2.0’s now are becoming regulars on Mondays as well.
13 Davillians arrived to a cold parking lot to find out this would be an last minute tag team Q
Some mumble chatter was had and the PAX got to work
This is how it went down:
Emoji takes the Q starting with the traditional mosey around the church
COP (ALL IC) – SSH, DQ, LBC’s Merkins, Imperial Walkers, Arm Circles
Spit takes that the Q and leads the PAX to the field
The Michigan – A sprint workout. 10 100 yd sprints across the field. Holding plank for the six after each sprint and 5 count. Rinse and Repeat – 8 80 yd sprints, 4 40 yd sprints, 2 20 yd sprints
Partner Four Corners – Partner up and pick a corner to start at. 1st – 20 KB Swings each, 2nd – 10 Burpees each (one partner holds PAX), 3rd – 40 (2ct) Flutter Kicks, 4th – 30 Situp + Press with Cinder Block
Mosey back to the SF Numberama, Namerama, and Announcements. Emoji took us out
It was a rough early morning the Spit household with both kids not sleeping well. YHC was worried about make it to Q on time so thankfully Emoji step up to plate. Thanks again Emoji.
The PAX push themselves during the Michigan. It was good to see the older 2.0’s encouraging the younger ones. True testament of Iron Sharpens Iron.
Welcome to Red (Pinky’s youngest 2.0)! Hope to have you back soon.
3 Davillians out for a breezy ruck this morning. The Garmin app show 18 degrees at the start. Mudface and No Idea came prepared with their face masks while YHC couldn’t find his.
YHC had to call it short about 10 minutes today due to M needing to leave for work early. Still got in about 2.5 miles at around 15:30 pace
Mudface and No Idea put in a little overtime and got in around 3 miles
If you are planning to do GrowRuck in March, come out on Mondays to get in your miles!
SPIT ON THAT!!
4 Davillians that decided to not enjoy some extra sleep since the kids were on a delay, arrived at Atlee HS for some fun in the snow.
This is how it went down
Mosey around the schools to the gravel track.
COP (ALL IC) – SSH, DQ, Hillbillies, Merkins, WWII Situps, Arm Circles
Track Work – While running around the track stop at three different spot to complete exercises. Stop #1 – x20 Dips IC. Stop #2 -10 Pull Ups OYO, Stop #3 – x15 Incline Merkins IC. Rinse and Repeat 3 more times for a full mile
Mosey to the bus loop
Catch Me If You Can – Partner Up, First partner runs around the bus loop will second partner starts Polar Bearing. Switch, Rinse and Repeat
Mosey back to the SF
2 MOM – Freddie Mercury, Heels to Heaven
Numberama, Namerama, and Announcements. YHC took us out
The “official” Garmin said it was 25 this morning. If you had asked Spike or YHC we agreed it felt warmer, Wheelie would have said otherwise (mainly because he needed better glove) and based on Helix attire, it was at least below freezing his he had a hat on (still in shorts and short sleeve shirt).
The title of today’s backblast the subject of majority of the mumble chatter was center around stationary bikes. This is also know has Wheelie’s winter training. Learn some new things about stationary bikes all most make you want to drop a couple grand on a Peloton (Not really!).
1 Davillians decided to trek out on this snow covered morning to keep preparing for GrowRuck
YHC got in about 2 miles at around 17 minute mile pace
Nice cool morning with only your thoughts and God by your side
11 Warriors arrived at the village of Motunui to take part in a birthday tradition.
The SF was planted, a visitor was welcome, and the buttercups got to work
This how it went down.
Traditional mosey around the church. Then circle up. YHC explained the theme today would be Moana.
COP – Skip it, to much to get in today
Every 3 minutes for the first 36 minutes stop and do 3 Burpees
“The Maui” Shuffle – While listening to the song “Your Welcome” by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, preform an exercise on the Q’s call. During the chours, run in place and when you hear “Your Welcome” do a Burpee. Exercises where SSH, DQ, Squats
Around the Village – Four corners around the church. 34 Merkins, 34 SSH, 34 WWII Sit-Ups, 34 Squats
Leave The Reef – Using the side parking lot, start with 3 4×4’s then bear crawl to the first island and complete 3 more 4×4’s. Rinse and repeat until we reached the basketball hoops
We Know The Way – Partner Up, First partner complete 12 PLT’s then partner carriers to the first island, then switch and repeat. Rinse and repeat for another set of 12 and a set of 10.
Mosey to the loop in front of the church
Tamatoa’s Revenge – Crab Walk Cakes, start a 5 step crab walk then complete 4 (single count) crab cakes. Rinse and Repeat around the loop adding 4 more crab cakes each time till you get to we reached 34
Mosey to the SF
Giant Hawk – Known on the F3 site as “Bat Wings”, All IC, Start with 20 x Forward Arm Circles, hold, 20 x Backwards Arm Circles, hold, 20 x seal claps, hold, 20 x overhead claps.
Numberama, Namerama, and Announcements. The Carpenter took us out
Over the last 3 years YHC has put a pin on this Friday date at The Creek to celebrate not only his birthday (which this year was actually on Friday) but also and more importantly his first 2.0’s (You know her has Coupon) special day.
On 1/14/16, YHC and his M were truly bless with a lovely baby girl. This year is her 3rd birthday and she has requested to have a Moana theme It seem only fitting to bring that theme to F3.
With temp in the 20’s it was great to see double digit posting at The Creek. Thanks to Handshake for making the trip north. Also welcome to Scrum who just post for the first time early this week.
6 Davillians including 2 2.0’s got their Monday started off right with a little stroll through the gloom
Mudface and YHC had their ruck sacks ready while the rest of the PAX walked along side
YHC was running behind so he didn’t pull up to the parking lot till 5:29 to find the PAX already heading out. I guess they are not on Garmin time.
After catching up, YHC kept the same pace and headed into Honey Meadows. After turning around at the halfway point, YHC noticed the rest of the PAX had taken a different route. Then arriving back at the parking lot, YHC noticed his car was the only one remaining. Where did everyone go?
Turns out No Idea needed to leave early so the main PAX only got in 2.5 miles. This meant that Pinky’s second 2.0 will have to be named another time.
YHC got a full 3 miles in at a 14:55 minute pace
ANNOUNCEMENTS
29 of the finest men in F3 including an all week visitor for NC and 4 Ruck beast, arrived on the last Saturday of 2018 to review how great this year was.
The ruckers dropped off Swirly and when off their way for another hour then the PAX got to work
This is how it went down.
This marks the 52nd Dogpile of the Year.
Slaughter Start – 52 (2ct) American Hammer
Mosey to the far circle
COP (ALL IC) – 20x SSH, 18x DQ, 20x Hillbillies, 18x Merkins, 20x LBC’s, 18x Dying Cockroach, 20x Arm Circles (large only/forward), 18x Arm Circles (large only/backwards)
Q DATA – We had 119 Different people Q this year and Lockjaw had the most with 90 = 209
Native American Run – Heading down to the Pump House, Up Love Hill, and down to the Rusty Cage. The member of the PAX at the end of the line does 5 Merkins then tab the next guy. That guys does his Merkins and tab the next guy. The PAX makes sure to let the person at the end of the line know the total Merkins. Rinse and Repeat till we reached 209.
DOWNRANGE DATA – We had 23 different downrange post this year with the farthest being TYA and Circle K’s post in Guatemala which is 2,886 miles or 52 hours by car
Rust Cage – Partner up 52 Pull Ups as a pair and 23 Jerkins each
Mosey to the “Bowl”
AO DATA – The PAX posted at 50 different AO’s (with Downrange counting as one) this year with Dogpile having the largest average number at 25.5
Merkin Hill – Starting with 5 Merkins at the top then 5 more at the bottom and 5 more at other side. Rinse and Repeat till you reach 75. Called audible after the first round due to the unsafe conditions and moved to Love Hill to finish.
Mosey to the amphitheater
MOST POST DATA – All those that finished in the Top 25 at least 125 post this year. The Top 10 had at least 200 (thanks to Kubota getting his 200th on Friday). Swirly had the most with 316.
Dora – 125 SSH, 200 LBC’s, and 316 V Ups (Swirly’s choice). Partner runs up and down the amphitheater
Mosey back to the SF Numberama, Namerama, and Announcements. YHC took us out
2018 is almost in the books and it has been a great year for F3RVA. Today was just a small fraction of some of the stats for first full year of Big Data.
As always there are some great highlights from today but as the Q, YHC always seems to have a hard time remember whats going on. YHC ask that you share moments in the comment but here is what comes to mind:
6 Warriors and 3 Ruckers arrived on a mild and raining Friday morning for another edition of Spit-mania.
Short mumble chatter with the Ruck crew, they headed out and we got to work
This is how it went down.
Mosey around the bus loop and head a “dry spot”.
COP (ALL IC) – SSH, DQ, Hillbillies, Merkins, LBC’s, Dying Cockroach, Arm Circles
THANG
Mosey to Twin Team Ln
Lindsay’s – Starting at the bottom with 10 WWII Sit-ups and 30 2ct Mtn Climbers, mosey up twin team and complete 15/25. Up and down completing 20/20, 25/15 then 30/10
Mosey back to the school
Mtn Donkey Medley – Sets of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 Mtn Donkey Kicks
PLT’s – Partner Leg Toss x10, x15, and x20
Mosey back to the cars
2 MOM – Heels to Heaven IC, Superman
Numberama, Namerama, and Announcements. YHC took us out
MOLESKIN
This marks YHC 5 Q of the week and 2nd AO VQ. Also YHC was happy to see “The Murph” was completed last week so it open the door to use Twin Team today. Having traveled to this AO on several occasions, YHC had ever been on Twin Team and you can’t come to this AO without using it. YHC has to say that this is one of the hardest hills in all of F3RVA.
Glad to have all the SOJ regulars out this morning and congrats to Ollivander who is attending his 4th Spit Q of the week!
Marmaduke is still collecting coats. Up to 96 now. Let’s get him to 100!