Category: Richmond, VA

  • Pre-Blast: Memorial Day is at 7:00 am – Tredegar lot

    Memorial Day convergence is again at 7:00 am at Tredegar / Belle Isle lot downtown. Later start let’s you bring a FNG.

  • No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service

    Days are getting longer and the Pax is converging earlier, trying to get a glimpse of the gloom.

    YHC called the route and off we went. A charming route up Boatwright, a stroll down Patterson, and the meandering curves of Westham Parkway. Each route distance had a different exit off of the Pwky with a return to the VSF.

    Swirly took us out.

    The Moleskin

    It was great to see the Pax today. Despite Labrat sans shoes and TYA shirtless and soaking, Swirly did a great COT. Quote of the circle was “I hope those are love handles that I am pinching”. Remember, the shirt is not for you, but for us.

    Announcements:

    • Memorial Day Convergence – Monday – Tredegar – Unless anyone has called otherwise, 6:00?
    • May Puppy Pile…..June 1. (Why not call it the June Puppy Pile? Whoever is Q needs a calendar.)

    Too much time tapering. Time to run.

    Lockjaw

  • Not an IPA

    Took longer to ferment, this backblast did, but a PAX of three posted to the most recent Punisher. Warmup in the cool grass adjacent on the Laburnum Avenue side of the school with Invisible Jump Ropes, IWs, Cherry Pickers, DQs, Helicopters, and Arm Circles. Mosey around the corner to the bus loop for Curb Crawls – 1 to 5 and back down again of Decline Merkins with Bear Crawl transport in between. Stood up and completed a similar sequence (1 to 5 and back), but with Lunge Walks as the movement and two count Back Lunges as the exercise.

    Jog to the playground for Swingset Jerkins – started with 7 reps holding the last pull for 10 seconds and back off and complete a Flutter Kick set. Repeat until 1 Jerkin rep done along with one other Flutter Kick set. Quick move to the blacktop for High Knees, Butt Kickers, and runs. Back to the playground for 10 minutes of LBCs – started with 30 LBCs then roll over to Straight Arm Plank – 30 count hold when all PAX collected. Round 2 and through Round 10, completed 40 LBCs each round and also completed 30 second holds. Finish with some stretching.

    Mosey back around the school for COT and YHC took us out. Thanks fellas.

  • Block Monday

    8 men from the west end and YHC said no to their fart sack this sunny and 70 Monday morning to get in some coupon action.

    This is how it when down.

    Grab a cinder block from the stack and mosey up to the black top

    COP (ALL IC) – SSH, DQ, Hillbillies, Tempo LBC’s, Merkins (on Cinder Blocks), Arm Circles

    THANG

    Jacob’s Ladder (sort of) – Only thing that made this a Jacob’s Ladder was the count up to 7. Using the blacktop, line up on one side in front of the basketball hoops. Complete 1 Situp + Press. Bear Crawl w/ block to the other side and complete 2 Situp + Press. Rinse and Repeat till 7 reps

    Mosey to the playground field

    11’s – Complete both exercise on one side (1 Block Burpee + 10 Block Swings), run across the field and back. Rinse and Repeat till 10 Burpees + 1 Swing.

    Mosey to canopy area next to school

    Triple Check – Dips, Derkins, Hallelujah Run (Block over head) down the sidewalk and back

    Mosey back to the SF for Numberrama, Namerama, Announcements and YHC took us out.

    MOLESKIN

    Always great to make the trip to the Tuckahoe area. Since YHC wouldn’t be Qing a KB working this week, seem only fitting to have some sort of coupon workout.

    YHC must have been slamming the cinder block a little hard during the ladder. About halfway thought his broke in half and had to run back down the hill to get a replacement

    Offshore was beast during the 11’s lapping the rest of the PAX

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • Loose Goose has the Q at Heartbreak tomorrow. There will be no Cinder Blocks
    • Memorial Day Convergences at Tredegar
    • Puppy Pile Saturday June 1st

    SPIT ON THAT!!

  • Bird Strike? No, just a woodpecker!

    A Platoon of SOJ Roadrunners, 9 to be exact, posted to BWES to feel the warmth of RVA and get it all out! Route explained: Up Twin Team (but of course) to East Brigstock. 6 milers take E. Brigstock all the way to Winterfield (road does change to Netherfield for last 3/4 of mile) and back. 5 milers, E. Brigstock all the way till road name change, and back. 4 milers to bend in road, approx .5 miles, past Lake Patrick Henry, and back. Route did include traditional run by JRHS but that was not needed this morning. Mileage was spot on and time was short!

    Number-ama, Name-r-ama, Annoucements: Puppy Pile last Saturday in May, 6/1, 0700-see Marv. Orange Crush asking for prayers with college friend who past suddenly, only 43 with a family! Convergence, Memorial Day, at Tredegar, 0700!

    YHC took us out!

    NMS: Rosie has always has a comment in the Gloom regarding YHC’s plans. Rosie took off up hill but Doozy caught up!! Way to track him down!! Mouse Trap, glad to introduce you to Twin Team this morning. It’s a great way to wake up! Gumbo, always a pleasure to share the road with you!! Lug my friend, RESPECT with your effort over the last 8 months!!!! Bullseye and Orange Crush, glad to see you circle back for the 6! Slumlord, way to work!!

    The Pax is again reminded of how precious life is! We are blessed and afforded the luxury to value 0530 and 0600! Each day we need to say thank you for the ability to fill air in our lungs and be a guiding light in the community. Honor ALL that have past with your memories and admiration that these people were part of your life!! Life is short so love it and as Doozy said, “You do you!” Hug your M’s and kids every day!!

    Only those who post understand.

    Loud and Proud,
    Flatline

  • Walking into the light

    YHC and Mudface showed up late for TR.  Rucked 3 miles discussing possibilities of the new AO, The Anvil, which promises a lot of fun pain.  YHC noticed that workouts are now starting in the light, which is a welcome change. 

    As usual, I have No Idea what I’m doing.

  • Swirly’s Return (F3 RVA Feng Shui)

    Six of Batteau’s Finest posted, Swirly among them. F3 RVA Feng Shui is right again. Let’s see how we decorated:

    Swirly Q: Mosey to the kitchen. SSHs / DQs / Helicopters / Imperial Walkers / Merkins / LBCs

    Faceplant Q: Mosey to Living Room. 25 couch dips in cadence. Mosey down to the basement. Partner up. Dora Dora Dora. Merkins / LBCs / Squats while partner runs up to the front parlor and back.

    Vinny Q: Mosey up the back deck steps to the rock garden. Same partners grab a rock and partner carry to the back yard. Touch a tree – Batteau style. Round 1: Partner 1 holds plank with boulder on his back. Partner 2 bear crawls to three trees and back. Rinse and repeat. Round 2: Partner 1 polar bears to 2 different trees while partner 2 does WWII presses. Round 3: Partner 1 crab walks to designated tree while Partner 2 does curls.

    Posh Q: Partner carry the rocks back where we found them. Partner 1 sprints to the light pole and back – switch. Leap frog back to the depository. Partner up. Partner 1 performs merkins while partner two drops down into the cellar and performs 15 dips. Repeat the cycle x 3.

    YHC took us out.

    Announcements: Memorial Day Convergence at Tredegar. 7:00 a.m. – I believe.

    Puppy Pile the last Sat. in May (June 1st). 7:05. See Marv

    New DaVille AO launching May 30th. The Anville. See the PreBlast

    NMS: Plenty to be thankful for today. Having Swirly back means his M is recovering. We are glad she is feeling better, but continue with our thoughts and prayers as she continues to recover. Whatever you need brother, just let us know.

    My FIL was diagnosed with kidney cancer this past week. The good news is they say they can fix it, perhaps even without operation. Either way, the M and I are thankful for him and the fact that the doctors are upbeat about the prognosis.

    Have a great week, men. And take the time to “stop and smell the roses.” This is a busy week for many headed into the holiday weekend. Slow it down, and enjoy it. The weekend will get here soon enough.

  • Have fun and support CrossOver Healthcare Ministry at our annual Moo and Brew 5K. Race is June 8 at 6pm at the Virgnia War Memorial. It is followed by family friendly party with BBQ/local craft beer/live music. Sign-up:
    https://www.crossoverministry.org/mb5k/

  • Humidity in full force for OTB

    5 men ready to sweat posted to OTB this morning. 2 put in a solid hour run/walk. 3 set off for an out and back to Timberwolf – with a lap around the school and track it was 6 miles on the nose.

    Great company and a great start to the day. Thanks fellas.

    No More Gumbo For You

  • Rock River 7 Miler

    Five bandits hopped on the race course sans registration to see what Dominion had in store for the River Rock Half Marathon. All started and finished at Pump House. The routes in between varied, unintentionally.

    No one took us out (I wasn’t the Q until just now, so I blame TYA).

    NMS: Hot and humid this morning. The 8:00 start for River Rock was way too late. We made it most of the way through the course before we ran into the leaders. Along the way Lab Rat tried to convince a black snake to get off the trail. Ultimately, the convincing worked. That said, never touch the wild life, Lab Rat.

    We saw Furley on the course and Saab ran today, but Lab Rat has rules.

    The gloom is getting warm.