Author: Nancy Lopez

  • Drag show

    A big 17 solid SOJ HIMS posted to SH this morning to enjoy the 72 degree and sunny day. Snuff came to punch his passport and a few other non regulars. After an interrogation on who signed up Satan’s Hill for the Iron Pax away we went. According to the dog walkers here is what happened.

    **The events described here are based on true events.  Some of the names, places and exercises may have been changed to protect the innocent.  This was also modified to fit your screen.  

    Quick mosey down the hill and back to start.  COP- 20 each SSH, LBC; 10 Each, Jazzercise, Helicopters, Imperial Walkers, Ukrainian Soldiers, Copper head squat, Dead man hang, Merkins, Flutter kicks.

    The thang: Grab a partner. Odd numbers so I partnered with myself and it was the best group I have ever been in. Stations in a circle with 1 tandem running (1 runner with sled in tow to bottom of lot, the other up SH). First runner back is timer. Stations were: With Coupons: Overhead press, triceps, curls, swings, squats, w/o coupon: SSH, Lunges, Toe taps. Cycle through all stations. The 2nd cycle running due both went to bottom of lot with sled, 1 pulled down and 1 pulled up. Just shy of completing 2 cycles this way but time was called.

    Announcements: Pickleball, you know when and where. Check slack for all.

    YHC took us out in prayer.

    Always great to lead and try something new. Make today Awesome.

  • Trash can or bench?

    You be the judge. YHC had one ticket to punch on his passport and went up north of the wall to the friendly confines of 45MOM. Last weeks Circus nearly had my passport revoked due to calling for a Mosey. 7 total HIMS, with 3 walkers and 4 boot campers. According to the substitute teacher arrived (way too early), here is what happened. With no Q on the sheet, this was a Quad Hot Potato. These are the accounts of the workout as remembered, not an actual account. Some names, locations and names may have been changed to protect the innocent.

    Bodos takes Q: Warmarama with various warm up exercises and stretching.

    Bodos: Start off with a Dora 100 squats, 200 Merkins 300 flutter kicks. Runner across the blacktop

    Swirly: Next up a triple check with partners, partner one want lunged halfway across the court mosey out to the fence, and then Bernie back partner 2 starts with Lieutenant Dan‘s second round Merkins, third round LBC‘s

    Bleeder: Next step for corners corner 10 Merkins corner 20 Carolina drydocks, corner 30 World War II’s corner for 40 box cutters and if that wasn’t enough bleeder said we need to unwind it in reverso.

    YHC Last up quadruple check stations were Deshaun Watson Merkins, LBC’s and tow taps, runner to the tree/garbage cans/bench Only time for two rounds and back to the flag was called.

    Prayers to Swirly’s Mom.

    Announcements: See slack. There is growing belief that the Pickleball tourney on Saturday was scheduled knowing Bleeder was unavailable.

    YHC took us out in prayer. Great to connect with the OG’s at 45MOM!

  • 3x3x#x$x3x2x?

    YHC came from parts unknown to find a total 10 wildlings north of the wall. This included 1 fimaliar SOJ’er and an FNG I had EH’ed. While this PAX was not enthusiastic about this foreigner coming north of the wall, especially when YHC called a mosey, they obliged this SOJ’er.

    Quick mosey around the bus loop to start.  COP- 20 each SSH, LBC; 10 Each, Jazzercise, Helicopters, Imperial Walkers, , Copper head squat, Dead man hang, Merkins, 

    The thang: All performed with KB.  3x30x3.  3 sets, 30 reps, 3 exercises, 3 rounds.  Curls, Overhead press, and Skull crushers.  Mosey around bus loop between each round.  

    Thang 2: 3x20x2.  3 sets 20 reps, 3 exercises 2 rounds.  Chest press, Overhead extensions, LBC’s.  Mosey between each round.  

    Thang 3: 3x10x2 Swings, Squats, straight leg dead’s.  

    Announcements see slack.

    YHC took us out in prayer. Make today awesome.

  • Using the whole AO

    4 W Dog regulars and one traveler from parts unknown fought off the temptation to sleep in, while another was thought to have slept in. As we moseyed, tires squealing alerted us that faceplant was on his way in hot. Pax thought he had slept in, however he was dealing with his other doody which caused his tardiness. Also had Maybe from Charlotte! T claps and thanks for joining.

    Mosey to the circle (Some of these exercises may have been changed to protect the innocent) COP- 20 each SSH, LBC; 10 Each, Jazzercise, Helicopters, Imperial Walkers, , Copper head squat, Dead man hang, Merkins,  

    Thang 1 (The only thang)- Mosey to bottom of amphitheater. 6 people= 5 stations and runner. Runner up around the sides and top of theater. Stations were: Hand release merkins, flutters, Toe taps, LBC’s, incline merkins. We were going to do 3 rounds but Oyster begged to do more. So we ended with 5 and BTTF.

    Some were calling for YHC’s passport to be revoked due to YHC’s sheer focus on using the entire AO. However YHC brushed off those threats and persevered. Check out Oysters Garmin tracker on slack to see the ambitious track of running.

    Prayers to Maybe’s F3 brother in Charlotte. YHC took us out in prayer.

    Announcements. Pickle ball tourney, 10K, Half this Saturday.

  • Running out of steam.

    12 men started their Saturday off right by getting to Dogpile to see what YHC had in store. Although my original plan fell though by not having enough time to finish the new toy, still a good beatdown nonetheless. At the stroke of 6 the 12 ventured off. According to the many groups copycating us here is what when down.

    Mosey to the grassy area at the front entrance. COP- 20 each SSH, LBC; 10 Each, Jazzercise, Helicopters, Imperial Walkers, , Copper head squat, Dead man hang, Merkins, Mosey to Burpee lake.

    Starting at the first lightpole do 10 merkins, next pole 10 LBC’s, next light pole do 10 squats. Repeato around the lake. Mosey back toward the flag stopping to do some varying runs.

    Stop near front of park for a triple check. Runner, Drydocks, flutters. Run to the field, perform various runs (high knees, butt kickers, karaoke across the field. To the amphitheater dips at top. WWII’s and incline merkins at bottom. Another triple check with runner around the round-a-bout and SSH’s, Monkey humpers. Back to flag for a merkin ring of fire and dealer choice abs.

    The lap around burpee lake went way faster than I thought it would, I should have added a second lap.

    PSA- get your colonoscopy! Great message Upchuck! I had been putting it off and I am going to get it scheduled this week.

    Prayers: To those in Maui, to our kids going back to school and to Upchuck and his continued good health.

    YHC took us out in prayer.

  • You can call any exercise you want

    10 strong including a traveler from far away lands came out for the Tuesday Dance Party DJ’ed by YHC. According the the Chesterfield Schools Maintanance staff this is what happened

    Mosey around the lot. COP- 20 each SSH, LBC; 10 Each Topsy Turkey, Jazzercise, Helicopters, Imperial Walkers, , Copper head squat, Dead man hang, Merkins, Flutters,   

    1. Timer called exercise, carries 50 lb. Kettle around the 1st island. 10 exercises completed including K swings, curls, Skullcrushers, Overhead press, etc.
    2. Timer calls exercise and runs to end of lot. 10 exercises completed.
    3. Repeato kettle timer
    4. Repeato run timer.

    Announcements: School of Rock Saturday at R&R. Happy hour 8/11

    Prayers: To Vagabond’s BIL.

    YHC took us out in prayer.

    Appreciate leading this great group. Make today awesome.

  • Nah that is the sprinklers

    9 strong posted for this mornings version of the Alamo. Of course it was sunny and 72. According to the dog walkers here is what happened. Futon EHed a friendly new guy. Welcome Cold Call. On the second side the sprinklers kept us nice and cool, or it could have been the rain drops.

    COP- 20 each SSH, LBC; 10 Each Topsy Turkey, Jazzercise, Helicopters, Imperial Walkers, , Copper head squat, Dead man hang, Merkins, Flutters,  

    YHC called for a progressive horseshoe. End were the top side of trail to tunnel. Run was though tunnel and back up the other side. I did not think it was that far of a run but we logged 2.5 miles. 5 Drydocks, 10 2 count lunges, 15 WWII’s, 20 Merkins, 25 toe taps, 30 LBC’s, 35 Squats. We worked all the way up and were on way back down when at merkins time was called. BTTF.

    Announcements- T-shirt order for Liv, see Futon. Workout with shirts coming to the Alamo soon.

    Prayer Requests: To Cold call’s MIL, To Liv a 9 month old neighbor with cancer. Cancer Sucks!

  • Cherry Topper

    11 strong posted out to a beautiful gloom that included 3 travelers from far away lands and 8 SOJ regulars. There will calls for children’s games but YHC was in the mood for a good old beatdown

    COP- 20 each SSH, LBC; 10 Each DQ’s, Jazzercise, Helicopters, Imperial Walkers, , Coper head squat, Dead man hang, Merkins, Flutters, Plank jacks, 

    Proper light pole alley.  Starting with 50 working down by 5, starting at furthest light pole working way to closest.  Doing called exercise on each end.  Exercises: Merkins, Freddy Mercuries, heels to heaven, squats, Drydocks, and many more.  

    To tennis courts for various runs across 3 courts until time was called.  

    Announcement: Looking to start an AO in deep south SOJ to capture Mag Green/Foxes.  

    Prayer Requests:

    YHC took us out in prayer.

    Make Today Awesome!  

  • Who’s been here?

    YHC was back from the Charm city and looking at the Q sheet was surprised to see it empty at 8pm? YHC signed on the dotted line and away 8 warriors sent into the gloom. According to the school’s maintenance staff still working this summer this is what happened.

    COP- 20 each SSH, LBC; 10 Each DQ’s, Jazzercise, Helicopters, Imperial Walkers, , Copper head squat, Dead man hang, Merkins, Box cutters,

    YHC asked who has done lightpole alley to which only half the PAX responded so away we went.

    Starting at the longest distance: 20 of called exercises on each end. Merkins, squats, V ups, WWII’s and 1 more? Called by PAX. At the halfway point we grabbed the B-balls and had 3 rousing games of knockout with full court layups (penalty of 5 burpees if missed), Foul shooting and other fun games.

    Announcements: Mudslide Bday Q Rock and Roll Saturday. Convergence July 4 see slack.

    YHC took us out in prayer.

    Always an honor to lead. Thanks PAX for pushing me. Make today Awesome!

  • Starting 5

    Reports of summer starting yesterday were greatly exaggerated! It was however still 72 and sunny as 5 of SOJ finest lined up for Basketball drills of epic proportions! Thanks to all the new PAX who are keeping AO’s staffed.

    COP- 20 each SSH, LBC; 10 Each DQ’s, Jazzercise, Helicopters, Imperial Walkers, , Coper head squat, Dead man hang, Merkins, Box cutters, Plank jacks

    Drills included: Multiple games of knockout, coast to coast layups/foul shots with penalty. Suicides. Several duck contests.

    Announcements: Bridge Saturday. Today Oyster is buying lunch at Torchy Taco Midlo.

    Prayer Requests:

    YHC took us out in prayer.

    Make Today Awesome!