Author: Last Call

  • Look Deep into My Eyes

    7 intrepid enthusiasts escaped the clutches of the fartsack to embrace the Tuckahoe cold for the early workout. Here is a brief summary of tales that were told according to the boisterous K-9 in the distant gloom.

    Mosey to the front of the church for introductions, disclaimers and warm ups that included DQ’s, Invisible Jump Rope, Jazzercise, Dead Man Hang, Freddies and Suzanne Summers. Continue on to the cooler side of the church.

    Booyah Ladder: Partner up and perform 12 booyah merkins. Upon completion, 1 partner runs to the van and returns, while the other partner performs WW2s. After reuniting, perform 11 booyah merkins and switch. Continue this routine to 1 booyah merkin (switched from WW2’s to Lt. Dans halfway thru). Good times had by all.

    4 Corners: 10 Ball Dippers, 20 American Hammers, 30 Carolina Dry Docks, 40 Monkey Humpers. 2nd round increase each exercise by 5.

    11’s: Mosey to the special use parking lot. 1 donkey kick, bearcrawl to opposite side, 10 merkins, lunge back. Continue as normal 11’s go.

    Mosey back to First Watch Parking Lot for 4 corners: 10 WW2’s, 20 American Hammers, 30 Flutters, 40 LBC’s.

    Still time on the clock? Merkin Ring of Fire, followed by some light stretching.

    Numbers, Names, Announcements:

    YHC took us out

    Frozen Triangle Jan. 21. Need HC for volunteers and mouths to feed.

    NMS: Lite chatter this morning was made up by the constant song of the neighboring K-9 that applauded the Pax for the entire workout. Neighborhood HOA should file a complaint. Other topics discussed included home values along Tacky Light tours, proper etiquette for Suzanne Summers and tractor repairs. Coffee followed for some but good times as always on the watch.

  • Everyone is a Runner

    It was a bilingual beatdown this chilly autumn morning for eight of Richmonds elite athletes looking to start the week off with a bang. Conditions were clear but crisp 70 degrees.

    5.30 hit and off we go for a quick jaunt around the bus loop then line for COP. Introductions, disclaimers were quickly followed by Invisible Jumprope, Helicopters, DQ’s, Jazzercise, Hillbillies and Dead Man Hang. All seemed warm, lets begin:


    Quick mosey down Lindsay Court for some additional work. Plank, Merkins and shoulders stretches. Love Hill to get back up. Runner runs, while partner bear crawls, lunges and broad jump burpees.

    At the top, lets mosey over to Puckers Park where the real fun begins. Numbers were ideal for a quadruple check. Timer runs the loop, remaining partners do merkins, LBC’s and Monkey Humpers. 4 rounds.

    Back to the flag with a Brocode Lindsey along the way. Carolina Drydocks and Heals to Heaven. Various stops along the way.

    Still time on the clock for some Broga. Names/Numbers/Announcements. Bodos took us out with some inspiration.

    Announcements; Spider Run 10k Turkey Trot – Tuesday 11/22 – route is posted on slack, start time is up to you. HDHH – Hardywood West Creek – Tuesday evening 11/22, starttime around 5ish or at your convenience. Forest Hill Loops – Friday 11/25 at 7 am – Forest Hill Park.

    NMS: Great work this morning. Good to see Termite and Tater at Hoedown as the ventured from lands afar. Quadruple Check was a bit more difficult than imagined. Some additional explaining was needed after everyone decided to run. Still some confusion as Doozy and Bodos ran 8 times, you do you. Cooler temps means winter glove season will soon be upon us but it was a great morning. Well done gents.

  • Non Denominational First Watch

    7 First Watch regulars and 1 SOJ traveler woke before most to brave the tepid temps along River Road to see what YHC had in store. According to the 5.30 biker that cuts across the parking lot, this is what was rumored to have or have not occurred.

    5.01 hit on Handshakes timer so off we go to the front of the church for disclaimer and warm ups that included DQ’s, Helis, Invisible Jump Rope, Jazzercise, Merkins and a bit of Broga to finish us off.

    Mosey to the small side parking lot for 11’s. Donkey Kicks, bear crawl to the opposite side for Merkins. Lunge back.

    Mosey to the front of the church for quadruple check. Timer runs to the vans, Australian Mountain Climbers, X Planks, LBC’s.

    Mosey down Ridge to the southern end of the park for Burpee Dora that included 100 mountain climbers, 200 merkins, 300 jump squats.

    Still time on the clock. Florence selected option A so BTTF for 3 minutes of ab work. Not So Lazy Boys with each Pax performing 10 ab exercises on their own.

    Numbers/Names/Announcements/Prayers. YHC took us out.

    Grow your stache for November. Merkin challenge vs. Jersey happening.

    NMS: Good to have Florence join up today with an overshare. A bit mumble chatter but it seems the group is on a bit of a dry spell. Maybe the warmer temps and the leaves falling on Splinters trampoline will provide better tales next week. With Kubotas hopeful return, could some Florence Nightingale adventures be forthcoming? Well done fellas. Enjoy the day.

  • Long Poles

    5 Godlike Titans rose before the sun and descended onto Bettie Weaver to make themselves better prior to a weekend of debauchery. According the yippy black dog walking his owner around the parking lot, this is what was rumored to have occurred.

    4 bootcampers ventured out leaving behind a solo rucker transcended parts unknown or atleast not told. Bootcampers moseyed down to James River High School for quick disclaimer and warm up that included invisible jump rope, helis, cherry pickers, jazzercise, merkins, X planks, LBCs and hello dollies. All seemed warm so we moseyed over to the bus loop:

    The THANG:

    Triple Check with 4: Timer runs across the parking lot and up the Regimental Tower. Others performed a variety of wall work that included Australian Mountain Climbers, Dirty Hookups and Hoedowns.

    Upon completion and the gathering of various clothing items, mosey to the student parking lot for some Parking Lot work: Bear Crawl across the parking lot, stopping at the lines for ascending merkins 1-10. Next round, lunges with ascending squats 1-10. Finished – lets work on those abs

    Indigenous Pole Smokers. Grab a pole and hold 6″, Far left person does 3 pole smokers and takes the vacant pole on the other side. Continue the leap frog until the end, which took a long time.

    BTTF for quick Not So LazyBoy Mary.

    Numbers, Names, Announcements, Prayers:

    HDHH – Ponch VQ @ Rock and Roll Tomorrow – 7.00; Veil Brewery on Forest Hill – Thursday 10/20 5.30; Beer Mile 10/29 – See Faceplant for deets.

    NMS: No real plan today other than to incorporate some vertical work and long line of pole smokers. Great mumble chatter included scouting youth football, youth Halloween costumes, and upcoming camping trips. Twin Team is always a great AO with tremendous variety of exercises partnered with comradery. Appreciative to this group after an interesting week personally. Great advice and guidance has been a blessing. Thank you for the fellowship and thoughts.

  • Screams, Pops and Groans in the Dark

    Six Brogii veterans woke well before most to get some early work in regardless of the cool and damp conditions. Awning under the church was an ideal setting for double and some triple ply coverage or just a washcloth as some elected to utilize.

    Areas of emphasis were shoulders, neck, hips, glutes and hamstrings. Cooler temps made shavasana a bit uncomfortable but still enjoyable. Great mumble chatter by the PAX regardless of Kubota’s library policy during Broga. Well done lads.

  • Blankets Required

    A quartet of frozen Brogiis braved the winds and cooler temps at No Toll to get in a prebeatdown stretching session. Shoulders, hips, back, hamstrings and glutes were called into action before an elongated Shavasana with the cool breeze coming overtop.

    Group was not prepared for the constant breeze this morning and all agreed the fart sack was a might tough temptation to overcome. Appreciate you gentlemen joining me and pushing me out of the nice warm bed. Way to work fellas.

  • Triple Coverage

    A bit of a chill was in the filtered Tuckahoe air this morning. This did not stop 5 brogi regulars and 1 newcomer from rising earlier than most to work out some kinks. Hot Potato was previously called so YHC took the 1st round with some standing work followed by Childs Pose and shoulder work. Kubota took over next leading the PAX into a complex pretzel position creating various outbursts in its wake. Passing the torch to EF Hutton for the always popular pigeon and cat/cow. Handshake recommended an elongated shavasana to close us out. Great work men on a colder than normal morning.

    Good to see Wojo make it out from his travels around the country albeit without groundcover. Thankfully Kubota emerged with a plethora of towels to provide protection. Great work men.

  • Just a Couple of Brogiis

    A might duo of Brogii veterans braved the cooler temps of No Toll for a predawn flexibility test. According to the regular 5 am joggers, this is what was witnessed.

    Emphasis of the day was on lower body. Hips, hamstrings and back were worked thru a variety of standing postures. Pigeon along with House Party’s favorite shoulder pose got us working on upper body. Extra long shavasana closed things out to start our day.

    Good seeing House Party back out as he started a new job. Prayers for family in Tampa with with incoming storm.

  • Hey You Guys

    11 hardened lads arrived to Hoedown in the finest of attire to start the week with a bang. According to the parking lot attendant, this is what was rumored to have occurred.

    5.30 start, most of us moseyed around the traffic circle while others that were a bit delayed joined up for warmorama consisting of invisible jump rope, helis, DQ’s, jazzercise, merkins, LBC’s, Suzanne Summers and Dancing Bears. Warm? lets mosey to the blacktop.

    7 of Diamonds. YHC calls and exercise which PAX will perform in multiples of 7 reps at each corner. Hold for the 6. Exercises included 7 Hand Release Merkins, 14 WW2’s, 21 Jump Squats, 28 2 count flutters, 21 2 count Shoulder Taps, 14 Imperial Walkers, 7 Burpees. Short Mosey to the school.

    Triple Check. Coupon Curls, Peoples Chair, Timer runs around Gaga Pit and returns.

    Mosey to grass for pickle pounders until time.

    Numbers, Names, Announcements, Prayers. YHC took us out kindof.

    Announcements: Beer Mile scheduled for October 29th. See Faceplant for deets. Happy birthday Fudd

    NMS: It has been a moment since YHC has Q’d at Hoedown. Good way to start the week. Great mumble chatter this morning. YHC is looking for recruits for his public speaking classes with emphasis on pronunciation, theology and gender neutralityisms. Location is on some private island. Spaces are filling up fast so be like Bodos, and book today. Great time this morning gents. Way to work.

  • Autumn = Broga Weather

    A duo Brogi stalwarts took to the No Toll courts to get loose and limber. According to the owls, this is rumored to have occured.

    Shoulder and back were the initial target areas. Legs and glutes followed with the pigeon the always popular position. Good shavasana caused some shuteye for YHC as cool breeze was ideal this morning. Good to see Chaplain recovering from his back IR and getting some additional rest following the intense 4.30 launch at Rock and Roll on Monday. Well done boys.