Author: Last Call

  • Not Cold Anymore

    Seven men rose from the fart sack this morn. Six dressed in their summer attire and one ready for the extended winter. A fun time was had by all until the clock struck 5.30 and off we jaunted to see what paraphernalia could be found lurking around Huguenot High School.

    Mosey around the bus loop with some butt kickers, high knees, karaoke (both ways) and Bernie Sanders. Circle up for warmarama that included SSH’s, Helis, Dead Man Hang, Cherry Pickers, Merkins, Carolina X’s, Freddy Mecuries and LBC’s. Abs looking fit for bikini season, short mosey to the bottom of the hill for a…..

    Triple Check: Timer runs the loop, Balls to the Wall and Heals to Heaven for the stragglers. Plank for the 6. Quick mosey to the amphitheater. Along the way stop on the hill for Clockwork Merkins: 1 merkin at 1:00, 2 merkins at 2:00, 3 merkins at 3:00, looking at you Chap. Burning in the shoulders, lets continue on to the amphitheater for…….

    11’s: Box Jumps to the top, 1 derkin, mosey back to the bottom, 10 dips. Continue on until numbers are flipped. Bad idea. Still burns. Collect the 6 and lets mosey the rear drive for……

    Lindsay: 30 Carolina Dry Docks (lot of shoulder work today)/10 World War II’s (rock hard abs boys). At every intersection reduce dry docks by 5, increase WWII by 5. Find that grass as soon as possible. Collect everyone at Forest Hill Avenue for….

    Light Poles along the Avenue: Flip between 2 burpee and 2 Lt. Dans at every pole along Forest Hill all the way back to the flag.

    Perfect Timing as time was called upon YHC’s arrival.

    Numbers/Names/Prayers/Announcements

    YHC took us out

    Thoughts and Prayers for DTH and his M as family friends are battling recent health scares. Good luck and a reminder to all to get checked. Chaplain is leading clockwork merkins at Twin Team on Friday. Monthly Convergence at Dogpile on Saturday.

    NMS: YHC was not sure what to do as the Q snuck up on him this morning. Great to have some warm temps to get the Forge regulars out of the fart sack. Doozy showed up in his winter attire expecting a blizzard or to protect his delicate skin from the rising sun. 3/4 through the workout he was shedding layers. Clockwork Merkins should not be followed by Derkins. Plenty of shoulder work today. Thank you boys for joining me. This is a great group and one I enjoy seeing on the regular.

  • Don’t mind us. Just keep shooting.

    2 Brogi Veterans and 1 Rookie were up before the rooster to limber up in the spring like air at No Toll. This is what was rumored to have occurred according to Lebron that shared the courts for a presunrise shootaround.

    Hips and Hamstrings were the focus of the day. Pigeon is fast becoming a fan favorite. Good to have DTH join Chaplain and YHC for the Broga craze to limber up before Doozy laid down the hammer. Hopefully spring weather stays and Broga will continue on the mean courts of No Toll.

  • Its Getting Crowded

    Two is fun but three is better as was determined by the early risers looking to get some Broga in before a brutal Hutton beatdown. According to Handshake’s M, that thought it is nuts to Broga at 4.30, this is what went down.

    Big emphasis on hamstrings with some work on the hips and calves. Pleasant surprise that Doublemint was waiting for YHC and Kubota to make this morning a group session. Getting limber for the upcoming nuptials. Limited pops from Kubotas knees proves this stuff works.

    Great to see numbers increase. Look forward to warmer temps. Broga goes south next Tuesday at No Toll – 5 am start.

  • Love in an Elevator

    A trio of triple HIMS avoided black ice and the temptation of the fart sack to enjoy to push each other to become better. This is what was seen by the dog walking public with the confused look that strolled by.

    Mosey to the usual parking lot for disclaimer and warm ups. 2 latecomers joined in, giving 9 total (perfect triple check attendance). Warm ups included DQ’s, Heli’s, Copperhead Squats, Jazzercise, Russian Soldiers, Hillbillies and Imperial Walkers.

    THE THANG: Mosey to the far corner for a variation of 4 corners. Elevator style (repeating previous exercises at each corner) and prostitute (always back to the same corner). Brocode with a burpee at the start/finish every round. Exercises included 10 HR Merkins, 20 World War II, 30 double count Mountain Climbers, 40 Monkey Humpers. This was a burner.

    Next Up – Grab a pole for pole smokers. 5 pole smokers and run to the end of the line while PAX holds 6″. Rinse and Repeat

    Mosey to the restrooms for triple check. Australian Mountain Climbers, Peoples Chair, Runner to the playground and back. BTTF

    Numbers, Names, Announcements. YHC took us out.

    Announcements: Gypsy is leading a volunteer drive for M’s & 2.0’s at the Virginia Home for Boys and Girls. Info on Slack. Ramp Building with Corned Beef continues and still needs carpenters. Coffee will be served at Forge on Thursday. Prayers to Fresh Prince for a quick recovery.

    NMS: YHC wanted to run this 4 corners version on the fields of No Toll but frozen and muddy were not ideal conditions. PAX commented on the dampness but shoes stayed dry which was the goal. Triple Check was an unpleasant ending but PAX pulled through for this scorcher of a work out. Thank you Gents for a wonderful morning. Always look forward to working out with such fine gents.

  • Just a Test

    A trio of runners joined a pair of boots for the enjoyment of a fine Virginia morning. The clock struck time so off we went our separate ways. According the janitorial staff wandering around Betty Weaver, this is what was rumored to have occured.

    Quick mosey to the bus loop for a warm up that included DQ’s, Heli’s, Arm Circles, Dead Man Hang, LBC’s and Hello Dollies. Wander over to the black top to try out some 4 corners to waste time and burn some energy. Exercises included merkins, American Hammers, Squats and Monkey Humpers. Burpees were performed between each round.

    Mosey to the Jungle Gym for a Stationary Dora. 50 Hanging Leg Lifts, 100 Bent Leg Lifts, 150 Dips. Do as many as you can while partner planks.

    Mosey back under cover for 50 lunges and 3 minutes of Broga to end a full week.

    BTTF, Numbers, Names, YHC took us out

    Announcements: Draper is doing some track work on Monday in celebration of his upcoming departure from “Hate”. 40 laps around the James River High School Track to commemorate each year. Come join the celebration with as many years you wish to join him. See slack for details.

    NMS: Great to get back out to Twin Team. This AO has so much to offer in variety and space, good mix today with Chap. Great working with him with ample mumble chatter. Runners put in some good hill mileage as well. Ran held off mostly, wind was constant but refreshing. Good work today gents. Great way to kick off the weekend.

  • Broga Heads North

    Broga is slowly taking over F3RVA. YHC received the interest for a pre First Watch session and was happy to oblige with a 4.30 session north of the river. Hips and Hamstrings were the focal point of the day as a pair of Brogiis faced the bitter cold of the cool Tuckahoe morning. Bowties were optional but Vineyard Vine mats were required. Good to have some company to get the muscles loose before the beatdown. Pretty soon our numbers will beat out Breakfast Club.

  • 6 more weeks of winter

    A Sextet of Early Risers dressed in their Wednesday finest arrived on the manicured streets of Tuckahoe to see what YHC had in store for them. 5.30 hit and this is what was rumored to have occurred according to the plethora of security cameras in various yards.

    5.30 struck, slow mosey to the church patio. F3 disclaimer, introductions with a warm up that included DQ’s, Helicopters, Arm Circles, Reverso, Merkins, Rosalitas and LBC’s. Since we were already in position, why not kick things off with Mankillers, always a crowd favorite.

    With a Warm PAX we moseyed down to Country Squire for a triple check that included HRM, WWII’s with runner going to the sign and back. 3 rounds.

    Catch me if you can back up to the triangle. Bernie Sanders with partner doing 1 burpee and sprint. Switch until you reach the triangle.

    Another Triple Check at the triangle. Carolina Dry Docks, American Hammers, Run to the light and back.

    Mosey to the parking lot for laps. Runner runs the lot, partner performs exercises – Bearcrawl, Lunge, Broad Jump Burpees.

    Ab Ring of Fire complete the time. Crunchy Frogs, APD, Oblique Crunch and Hello Dollies

    Names, Numbers, Prayers for those at Bridgewater and Harrisonburg area. YHC took us out

    NMS: Good mumble chatter this morning. Ranging from frozen popsicles to movie recommendations. One Pax member decided to press his junk on the patio window based on his M’s reaction looks like we have 6 more weeks of winter. Great working out with you this morning in the cold. This AO is always a highlight of the week.

  • Paying the Toll

    Eight grizzled warriors emerged interrupted their vacations to work off hangovers and get back to business before the New Year. Here are the stories that were told:

    Mosey to the bridge for the buy in of 10 derkins and 10 dips. Continue mosey to the parking lot for Warmarama. SSH’s, Helis, Dead Man Hang, Merkins, Pickle Pounders, LBC’s. Mosey to the bleachers.

    THE THANG: Burpee Dora. Partner up for 100 Merkins, 200 Groiners, 300 Jump Squats. Timer runs across field and back.

    Quarter Pounder – Modified Lady of the Night Style. Mosey to the touch line stop. Run to 1st light pole – 25 merkins, back to touch to wait for 6. Midfield line – 50 WWII’s (modified to American Hammers in later rounds) also complete 25 merkins at 1st pole. Back to touch for the 6. 2nd light pole – 75 SSH’s, 50 American Hammers, 25 Merkins along the way. Back to touch for the 6. End line – 100 Monkey Humpers, 75 SSH’s, 50 American Hammer, 25 merkins along the way.

    Curb 11’s – Mosey to the road. 10 Incline Merkins on the curb, bear crawl to the opposite side, 1 LBC. Crawl Bear back – repeato as 11’s go.

    BTTF with a stop at the bridge to pay the toll with 10 Derkins, 10 dips.

    Numbers, Names, Announcements, Prayer Requests, YHC took us out

    Honeymoon leading Murph Challenge the last Friday of the month at Twin Team.

    New Years Convergence Saturday – 7 am Rockwood Park. Coffee afterwards

    NMS: Was good to work off the holiday haze with you gents. Apologies for the delay in posting but it has been one of those weeks. Not much chatter but it was good to see New Market represent. Stay safe boys.

  • Thursday Morning Lights

    A trio of trios rose from the fart sack to seize the day and ascend onto Huguenot High School to engage in a beatdown of mythical proportions. Here is what was rumored to have occured:

    Mosey down the hill to turn around for warmarama. Exercises included invisible jump rope, helicopters, dead man hang, leg pulls and LBC’s.

    THE THANG: Triple Check with scissor sisters doing ab work while timer ran to stop sign to perform 3 burpees and return. Rinse and repeat.

    11’s back up the hill with WWII’s and Merkins

    On the rail for Leapfrog jerkins. PAX hangs from rail while last member performs 5 jerkins and runs to the front. Rinse and repeat to the top.

    Coupon Circle. Exercises included curls, chest press, squat thrusts and swings with coupons; dips and LBC’s without. Timer runs the bus loop. Completed 1+ round.

    Mosey back to the flag for final ab work including APD, Freddies and Canoe hold.

    Numbers, Names, Announcements. YHC took us out.

    NMS. Beautiful sunrise this morning over the Forge this morning. Lights at the stadium were unexpectedly glowing this morning. YHC looked for access to the field but could not find an open gate. DTH expressed interest in the 20′ drop off the retaining wall. You vs. You. Good mumble chatter throughout included disappointing films and nostalgic 80’s cover bands. Good to see Bone Thugs back out.

    Thank you to all the Veterans out there including Bone Thugs and Doozy.

  • Always IC

    A talented SOJ duo descended down Robious to find a dark and frosty Betty Weaver. YHC was expecting a solo Q until Rosie headlights arrived on the horizon. According the surprisingly bountiful amount of walkers around James River, this is what supposedly occurred in the gloom.

    Short mosey down to James River High School track for quick warm up of Don Quixotes and something else.

    THE THANG

    4 corners around the track – 10 merkins, 20 WWII’s, 30 Squats, 40 LBC’s

    Quick inspection of the frosty field. YHC decided to stay dry and keep on the track for a Beast. Up and back stopping 3 times each for the following exercises in sets of 6 – Mountain Climbers, Merkins, Monkey Humpers, Flutter Kicks, Imperial Squat Walkers and Burpees in some order.

    Wosey out of the stadium and to the backside of Bettie Weaver. Indigenous Wall Crawl. 1 person Lunged across asphalt court, Bernie Sanders back while other person stayed on the wall rotating between Peoples Chair and Balls to the Wall. Leapfrog each other with windows.

    Mosey back to the flag for quick mary of LBC’s and APD’s.

    Numbers Names Announcements, YHC took us out.

    Announcements: Happy healing to Doozy with his knee. Good luck to Fresh Prince and his M with the upcoming arrival of his daughter.

    NMS: Cold morning had YHC expecting a solo Q with Doozy out on IR. Fortunately Rosie arrived to keep YHC from returning the warmth of the car and ultimately the fart sack. Great conversation always comes out of these low number workouts. Good to learn more of the history of this AO and get motivated for the weekend. All exercises were performed “In Conversation” and welcome to avoid the sometimes off timing of the Cadence. Great spending time in the gloom with you Rosie. Good luck on your travels this weekend.