Author: Last Call

  • Circle Jerk

    7 toned and tanned SOJ regulars and one four legged companion converged on the FORGE campus for a full course beatdown and taste of Broga for dessert. Flatline with the fly by on his way to the office, signaling it was 5.30 and time to begin.

    Short Mosey to the bus loop to warm the aching muscles. Warmarama included SSH’s, DQ’s, Heli’s, Freddie Mercuries, Cherry Pickers, & LBC’s.

    THE THANG:

    COP 1: Triple Check: Finding 2 or 3 of your closest friends. 1 person runs the loop, 2nd: Balls to the wall (or inverted for a change of scenery), 3rd – WWII’s. Always helps to coordinate exercises to ensure there is always someone doing an exercise. Modify as needed.

    COP 2: Clockwork: Quick jump over to the hill to spread out among your peers. 1st round: Clockwork Merkins – Perform number of merkins associated with the face of clock (1 merkin at 1:00, 2 at 2:00, 3 at 3:00…12 merkins at 12:00) 2nd round: Clockwork WWIIs – Same concept just sliding down the hill trying to perform WWII’s. Harder than it looks

    COP 3: Circle Work: Mosey to the front of the school to find coupons for some Circuit work, Circular style. Timer did 10 block burpees while others performed Block Merkins, Curls for the Girls, Dips on the Bench, V-Ups, Block Toe Taps, Block Swings. 2nd and 3rd round condensed to 5 Block Burpees for time. BTTF for Ab Mary including APD, MPD, GPD, LBC & flutters.

    Names Numbers Announcements –

    Convergence on Monday at Tredegar – 7 am

    DTH leading Ultimate Frisbee Tour around various AO’s this summer along with Pupply Pile in June following Dog Pile

    YHC took us out

    NMS: With the upcoming holiday weekend, YHC was hoping to get the pool body in shape with ab and coupon work for the arms. Bone is always entertaining with various songs and comments. Good to see Singer back out at the Forge. See DTH if you are looking for a “new to you” ride. Triple Check and Clock work instructions need some work but PAX got the idea. Congrats to Bone’s 2.0 on hitting 12 trips round the sun and good luck to Crash as he goes thru this military prerequisites. It was an honor working with you men this morning. SYITG

  • Rapid Pace Power Broga

    A pair of early risers conquered the courts of Robious Park this morning for some Pre-No Toll stretching. Prior to this morning, YHC felt we had graduated to the intermediate level of yoga which consisted of various unorthodox stretches at a unfamiliar quicker pace, we are moving back down to the minor leagues. See you all next week.

  • Cold Beer leads to Hot Potato

    A ferocious foursome rose from the weary druthers of the fart sack to tackle the early morning AO. A late tap out on the eve meant a potato audible was called of the luke warm variety. According to the 5.30 bike messenger this is what was rumored to have occurred:

    Kubota Q: Warmarama with Deadman Hang, DQ’s, Helis, LBC’s, SSH’s and possibly others. Short Mosey to church parking lot. Partner up for Dora. 100 merkins, 200 jump squats, 300 flutter kicks (2 count) – runner to the buses and return. Some light Broga followed by the passing to…

    Bacon Bits Q: Quadruple Check to include WW2’s, Pole Smokers, Squats with Runner to the end of the Parking Lot and return. Pass the Q to…

    Fireman Ed Q: Short mosey to opposite side of Church Steps for bear crawl merkins. Bear Crawl thru drive aisle stopping 1/2 way across for 1 merkin. Continue bear crawl to curb, 2 merkins. Back across bear crawl 3 merkins at the halfway point, 4 at the curb. Back across decending. Those who were there painfully got the idea. Mosey to First Watch parking lot for parking lot burpees. Burpee at each parking space up and back, cause why not. Ring of Fire Alabama Prom Date Style. Pass the Q to …

    Last Call Q: 4 minutes remaining = Ring of Fire continuation. Georgia Prom Dates, Mississippi Prom Dates, Merkin ROF – 10 merkins of your selection no repeatos while others plank. 2 rounds.

    Numbers, Names, Announcements – Kubota took us out.

    NMS: Late in the evening, word spread of the Q was open due to illness (Hoedown possible cause???) Kubota enjoyed a few cold ones for his M’s birthday. Congrats on holding out this long and still posting. Good crowd of First Watch regulars out on this wonderful morning. Bacon Bits is fundraising for pancreatic cancer charity. Join him at Hardywood over the weekend to help raise funds and awareness.

  • Work the Core

    A trio of pliable studs arouse early for the weekly Broga session on the mean courts of No Toll. Todays focus was on the core. Strong work this morning men. See you next week.

  • Burpees, No Bueno

    A lucky 7 poker studs arrived early to the tables of First Watch to see what the dealer had up his sleeve. Weather was a breezy sunny and 70. Clock strikes 5, off we mosey to the smallest park in Henrico.

    Warmarama included SSH, Cherry Pickers, DQ, Arm Circles, Plank Merkins & One legged Merkins. Everyone looked warm lets stay where we are.

    The Thang:

    Borrowing from Zamboni of Jacksonville, YHC started things off with a bang with Burpee Apocalypse. 10 Burpees, OYO followed by 9, 8, 7 & 6. After 6 we take a break and mosey to the Church Parking lot.

    7 of Diamonds- A YHC favorite. 4 corners with pyramid reps of exercises including HR Merkins (7), WW2’s (14), Squats (21), Monkey Humps (28), Flutterkicks (21), Carolina Drydocks (14), Heals to Heaven (7).

    Upon Completion, finish up the Apocalypse with 5 Burpees, OYO, 4, 3, 2, 1… Arms now spent, slow mosey to the special parking section.

    11’s with Donkey Kicks (10), Bear Crawl across the lot to Mountain Climbers (1). Lunges back (or Crawl Bear if you are Offshore). Some time left, quick mosey back to the parking lot.

    2 rounds of sprints for Wojo to showcase his stealth-like closing speed. BTTF for Names, Numbers, Announcements. Handshake took us out.

    Announcements/Prayers:

    Memorial Day Convergence – Join Honeydo in planting a flag at Browns Island at 7 am.

    PuppyPile Sunday May 16th (this Sunday) at NoToll 7 am. Watermelon and slides on the menu.

    Shirt Orders almost completed. Get your from DTH.

    Fresh Prince is going to be a father. Daughter has already clocking 4.32 on the 40 yd. dash at the combine.

    NMS:

    Conditions were perfect this morning for a workout. Cool breeze kept the perspiration to a minimum. Burpees at the beginning certainly minimized the mumble chatter so not much oversharing this morning. Great to have everyone out. Seems like Kubota is offering home delivery on tractors while supplies last, see your friendly green lawn dealer today for all your grass cutting needs. Great to see Offshore join the early risers this morning. Hope to see you back out again. Honeydo broke his back to back post rule to grace us this morning. Bacon Bits continues to improve and turning into lean turkey Bacon Bits, VQ coming soon. Handshake led the pack with some great color commentary. Appreciate the opportunity to lead you fine gentlemen this morning.

  • Henry Ford, I am not

    A smooth bakers dozen, and 1 furry companion, arrived to the lush fields of No Toll this morning to the sunny and 70 temps to see what YHC had in store. Oyster was quite anxious to get the party started early so off we went. This is what was rumored to have occurred according to the hiker darting in and out of the woods.

    Mosey to the 1st soccer field for Disclaimer and Warmarama. Exercises included SSH, Russian Soilers, Imperial Walkers, Cherry Pickers, Plank Jack Mercans, Dead Man Hang. Everyone warm, we mosey.

    COP 1: Wander to the end of the field and partner up for a MegaDora. 100 mercans, 200 American Hammers (double count), 300 SSH, 400 Monkey Humpers. Timer runs full length of field and back. Flutters for the 6

    COP 2: Wander to the pavilion where YHC did a terrible job of explaining the assembly line. Split the PAX into 2 teams. PAX selected 5 exercises to be completed while one person ran the soccer field as the timer. Upon return of the runner, each person moves down one space to perform the next exercise in the rotation. Exercises included SSH, Mercans, Squats, Plank Jacks, Scrunchy Frogs. Completed 2 rounds. Finished with 10 Burpees OYO since Prince selected that exercise but we did not have the ponies.

    BTTF for Circle of Fire – WW2 style. 10 WW2’s by 2 PAX. Those waiting, held 6″ until thier turn. Names, Numbers, Announcement, Prayers, YHC took us out.

    Announcements/Prayers:

    – Prayers to Florence and his family while his mother battles ongoing medical issues.

    -DTH’s 2.0 is pushing for Puppy Pile to return. Possibly on Sundays at 7 possibly at No Toll. If interested contact DTH with dates and if 2.0’s are interested.

    – T-claps to Boberry for organizing a successful blood drive over the weekend and to all those that participated. Great work men.

    NMS: Assembly line seemed simple to explain in my mind, but you guys crushed it regardless. Nice mumble chatter throughout, which was the intention. Some concerns over the field size discrepancy but this seemed to the be the equalizer as both sides finished even. Great work today men. Always a pleasure working with you all. Anything to avoid the ascending bear crawl mercans that Snuff started last week. SYITG.

  • Manly Stretching – Leg Day

    For the second consecutive Broga session, a quintet of flexible studs arrived at the mean courts of Robious Park to work out some body kinks. YHC planned to concentrate on the lower half today, because you never skip leg day. Warrior pose, Child pose, Downward Dog were all regularly called to the background of moans and groans. All felt better at the finish compared to when we started. Pleasure working out with you fine men this morning. Look forward to seeing you next week.

  • Broga is Back

    A trio of agile fellows took to the courts of No Toll for some early morning Broga. It has been a while since Orange Crush led us and with the warmer weather, YHC felt is was time to get started again. Although the smooth tones and knowledge of OC were missed, the moans and groans were regularly audible. YHC will be back out next Tuesday at 5 AM for another early morning session.

  • Hello, Nature here

    A quartet of hardened studs awoke to the sunny and 70 conditions found only at the early shift of RVA AO’s. 5.30 came so off we went.

    Mosey to church for warmarama that included DQ’s, Helis, Russian Soilders, Imperial Walkers, Freddie Mecuries, Rosalitas and Dead Man Hang. Everyone dry lets hit it.

    COP 1: Staying at the church for Mankillers.

    COP 2: Mosey back down Ridge to Country Squire. Partner up for Dora. 100 Carolina Dry Docks, 200 WW2’s, 300 Squats. Timer runs 1/2 back up Ridge towards River and back.

    COP 3: Country Squire 100’s – Each member performs 100 exercises then runs to next marker along Country Squire. Exercises included Merkins, Flutter Kicks, Mountain Climbers, LBC’s, Mountain Climbers, Calf Raises. Buttkickers, Bernie Sanders, Karoke were performed between the markers.

    Mosey back over to the church for 2 minutes of Mary including Alabama Prom Dates and Hello Dollies. Numbers, Names, Announcements. YHC took us out.

    Announcements: HDHH tonight at West Creek Hardywood 6-8ish. Bring 2.0’s and M’s.

    Boberry is heading up a blood drive in May. More details upcoming.

    NMS: Not much conversation this morning. Seems that Mankillers at the start set the tone for a quiet morning. Tough Dora on wet pavement rubbed off the high school tramp stamp. 100 merkins were also not a crowd favorite. One PAX was called home for a plumbing emergency. Hopefully he made it with minimal incident. Always good to see everyone.

  • It was Awesome Baby, with a Capital A

    7 SOJ Diaper Dandies along with 1 four legged companion descended on the sunny and 70 courts of The Forge for a March Madness NCAA Tournament style beatdown of the ages. Many entered but only 1 team prevailed. According to the legendary Dicky V, the excitement on the hardcourt was unbelievable Baby!!!

    Mosey to the covered entrance of the High School for Warmarama including SSH’s, Cherry Pickers, Dead Man Hang, Imperial Walkers, Freddie Mecuries, LBC’s and possibly other exercises.

    THE THANG: Mosey to Middle School for a revised 4 corners. 4 rounds of exercises performed in the nestled bosom of Mary’s Boudoir. After the 1st round quick lap around the bus loop, returning to perform 2nd round. Following the 2nd round perform exercise to the far end of the covering to perform the 3rd round. Perform same exercise back to the near end of the covering and perform the final round. Front Running Bastards (FRB) hold for the 6. Exercises included:

    64 Monkey Humpers, Mosey around the circle, Mosey under the covers.

    32 Merkins, Bernie Sanders around the circle, Crabwalks under the covers.

    16 WWII’s, Caroke around the circle, Bear Crawl under the covers

    8 Hydrolic Elbow Planks, High Knees around the circle, Broad Jumps under the covers

    4 Lt. Dans, Buttkickers around the circle, Lunge under the covers

    2 Burpees, Sprint around the circle, Broad Jumps under the covers

    100 SSH, Mosey to the light pole, Murder Gorillas under the covers. Modify to 50 SSH due to time.

    BTTF for Numbers, Names, Announcements, YHC took us out.

    HDHH – Wednesday March 24th Hardywood West Creek 6-whenever; Boberry is running a blood drive May 1, details to follow; Chaplain has the Q tomorrow at Twin Team – come out and see what he has in store.

    NMS: Thankful for the brotherhood and the comradery this morning. Tremendous respect for this group of men to brave the weather conditions to make themselves and each other better men. Looking back on the past year, I am grateful to have the PAX to bring normalcy and constant encouragement to make the most of everyday, being the positive influence in life and make each other better with support. Each one of us has our reasons for waking up everyday in the gloom, fighting every excuse not to show up. Instead of giving into the easy temptation, we rise up, not knowing what will occur and we all leave 45 minutes later, feeling accomplished and ready to overcome the next hurdle. Thank you for being the inspiration to start everyday. We are all better because of the support we give to each other.