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After several weeks of having a Q on the Q sheet, five men emerged in the below freezing temperatures this AM to find a Q-less AO (YHC really needs to get into the habit of checking that thing the night before). A hot potato was called and Mr. Roper (full of fear that he might have to write up a BB) volunteered to go first. Here’s what went down:
Mr. Roper Q:
Mosey to the front of MMS.
COP (as best as YHC can remember…but Mr. Roper will never read this anyway so YHC can say anything he wants):
SSH x 20
5 burpees OYO
HRM x 20
Cherry Pickers x 10
5 burpees OYO
Helicopters x ??
Pass to Beaker.
Beaker Q:
Stay where we are to start the Dora. Find a partner (and a team of three….5 is really an awful number for F3 workouts).
Partner(s) 1 performs exercise while partner(s) 2 runs one lap around Midlothian Middle School (that was actually a decently long lap).
100 Monkey Humpers
200 Two-count Flutter Kicks
300 LBCs
Pass to YHC.
Tobit Q:
Four Corners
Corner 1: 10 Merkins
Corner 2: 10 Merkins, 20 WWIIs
Corner 3: 10 Merkins, 20 WWIIs, 30 2-count American Hammers
Corner 4: 10 Merkins, 20 WWIIs, 30 2-count American Hammers, 40 Jump Squats
Pass to Doozy.
Doozy Q:
Mosey to front entrance of MMS.
10 Donkey Kicks, 20 Dips at bench, 30 three-count Mountain Climbers, and repeato.
Touch-a-Tree
Partner up (or team of 3). Partner 1 runs to a tree and back while partner 2 does Imperial Walkers, repeat with Partner 2 running to tree and Partner 1 doing IWs. Next, partner 1 finds a different tree and bear crawls to a second tree before running back (repeat with partner 2). Then, partner 1 runs to three different trees (still bear crawling in between trees 1 and 2) and repeat with partner 2….and so forth until an audible was called.
Mosey back to the flag.
Numbers, Names, Doozy took us out.
Announcements:
Puppy Pile on January 26 at 7:05. Ollivander has the Q.
New AO (The Forge) at Huguenot High School beginning Thursday, April 4. See Dr. Tryhard.
NMS:
YHC isn’t sure, but there seemed to be some sort of Arctic Polar Vortex that settled upon MMS this morning. The PAX remained in their vehicles right up to 5:29ish before it was realized that there was no Q. Mr. Roper pointed to a nearby diner and suggested we forego the beatdown for some sausage, biscuits, and gravy. Ultimately, he relented and volunteered to go first to ensure that he didn’t go last (which often carries BB writing responsibilities).
Some nice variety this AM with the hot potato Q. As best as YHC can tell, this was both Beaker and Doozy’s first time leading…well done, fellas! Now that y’all have gotten a taste for it, I’m thinking it’s time to put your names on the Q sheet.
Make today a great one, gentlemen!
Peace…I’m out!
Twenty-four regulars and one FNG posted today to help YHC remember and honor some very important people in his life, and to search for the why. And while we may never find the answer, may we rest easier knowing that “the purpose of our spiritual journey is to not replace the darkness with light, rather it’s to integrate and honor all the parts of ourselves … all of life’s energies.” – unattributed.
We started off with a COT, where YHC shared a very personal story. On January 16, 2002 at 1:12 p.m. a classmate entered my law school and went on a shooting spree. In the end, three lives were taken, and three more were critically injured. I’m not going to recapture the rest of what I shared here. You all are my brothers, and if you weren’t there today, or want to understand more, I will talk with you. The purpose of sharing this story today was to invite reflection and introspection on an anniversary I wish never existed. It was also to ask for help – as Spit encouraged us to do a few weeks ago. YHC needed you all with me this morning, and I cannot be more grateful for each of you that was there, as well as all of you in the F3RVA brotherhood.
At the conclusion of YHC’s words, the PAX joined me in a silent one mile run. Every day we challenge each other to be better men and leaders. But then often times life gets in the way and we aren’t able to find time for true reflection and introspection, which are necessary to foster and grow quality leadership. YHC really needed that opportunity today, and hopes that the PAX found it meaningful and useful as well.
Once we reached the Carillon field, silence was broken. Again, thank you all for sharing that time with me. It was truly awesome. A week or so ago, YHC received blessing from Circle K to use The Hard Way, so we did. I could not think of a more fitting way to get through today than a silent run followed by The Hard Way, which consisted of Merkins / Carolina Dry Docks / Flutter Kicks / Hello Dollies / Squats / Burpees x 6 each and compounding.
Back to the flag where YHC took us out. Again, I don’t want to completely rehash here what was shared, but leadership comes in many forms, and always comes at times when it is needed most. The young man I spoke about will always be a leader to me.
Prayers: Flatline’s wife’s grandmother is not doing well. Lift her up. Pray also for the Sutin, Blackwell and Dales families. They lost their family bedrocks on 1/16/02 at the hands of a coward. As they are no doubt reminded of this day 17 years ago, I hope they find internal peace.
Announcements: New AO at Huguenot HS starting 4/4. The Forge. Dr. Try Hard has the Q. Puppy Pile 1/26 at 7:05 – Ollie has the Q. Welcome FNG Weird Al. He likes to play guitar, and YHC likes the name. How can you not, really?
Life is precious gentlemen, live it to its fullest.
Since I’ve messed up the date a few times, I want to confirm PuppyPile will be on Saturday January 26 at 7:05am following Dogpile. It’s a great time for Dad’s and their kids to bond over some fun, exercise, and ET’s breakfast afterwards. It will be my first PuppyPile Q, so suggestions are welcome!
4 Davillians that decided to not enjoy some extra sleep since the kids were on a delay, arrived at Atlee HS for some fun in the snow.
This is how it went down
Mosey around the schools to the gravel track.
COP (ALL IC) – SSH, DQ, Hillbillies, Merkins, WWII Situps, Arm Circles
Track Work – While running around the track stop at three different spot to complete exercises. Stop #1 – x20 Dips IC. Stop #2 -10 Pull Ups OYO, Stop #3 – x15 Incline Merkins IC. Rinse and Repeat 3 more times for a full mile
Mosey to the bus loop
Catch Me If You Can – Partner Up, First partner runs around the bus loop will second partner starts Polar Bearing. Switch, Rinse and Repeat
Mosey back to the SF
2 MOM – Freddie Mercury, Heels to Heaven
Numberama, Namerama, and Announcements. YHC took us out
The “official” Garmin said it was 25 this morning. If you had asked Spike or YHC we agreed it felt warmer, Wheelie would have said otherwise (mainly because he needed better glove) and based on Helix attire, it was at least below freezing his he had a hat on (still in shorts and short sleeve shirt).
The title of today’s backblast the subject of majority of the mumble chatter was center around stationary bikes. This is also know has Wheelie’s winter training. Learn some new things about stationary bikes all most make you want to drop a couple grand on a Peloton (Not really!).
10 studs showed up on the day after a snow day to run. Hill repeats were the call by the Q, but not Splinter type hill repeats. The repeat was a 1 mile out and back from the lake to three chopt. You can figure out the math on how many each of us did.
NMM
Pucker was flying today. He lost six pounds in the last 15 days.
The loop wasn’t quite 1 mile, so I owe you guys a couple of tenth’s, depending how far you ran.
Swirly kept the 6’s in sight for most of the run.
Saab, Sippy and Faceplate always fly…at least compared to me.
Bleeder’s leg is healing, but an ailment on one part of the body always has implications on other parts of the body.
Bootleg’s running skills are improving by the minute. Love to see a guy dedicate himself to something and reap the rewards.
Singer is like metronome. I can always tell when I speed up or slow down based on his pace.
Vinny as always was running in style, with a three piece suit and a bowtie.
Sleeper notified seven of F3RVA’s armchair quarterbacks to rise from the fartsack to pay penance to the Fantasy Gods in remembrance of F3RVA’s Fantasy Football season 2. Seven more joined in on the fun.
THANG
COP (In honor of the Playoff Teams)
Beatdown of the Year: Loose Goose over DK week 9 by 103 points – 103 LBCs OYO
The Good: Loose Goose 12-1 (14-1) Champion, 2,021 Points Scored, 5 Weekly Beatdown Awards
The Bad: New Market (Wilson, Marmaduke, Sparky, Honeymoon) 17-35 Combined Record
The Ugly: Sparky’s 3-13 Regular and Post Season Record, Toilet Bowl Loser, 900 Points Back, Received 4 Weekly Beatdowns
Mosey Back to Flag for 1 Minute of Burpees
Numberama, Nameorama, COT
MOLESKIN
Twas another lively season of fantasy fun for the wannabe GMs of F3RVA. Goose’s shrewd selection of James Conner late in the draft proved to be the big difference separating him as a contender vs. the rest of the PAX as pretenders. YHC was certain the waiver wire pickup of Kirk Cousins was the ticket to turning it all around for the Bandandits, alas disappointment, something the Vikings will come to experience for years to come. Marmaduke once again proved to be a fantastic draft host, Wilson showed marked improvement reaching the 5th place game, and Flatline once again missed the playoffs, but remained loud and proud. In the end, only one team could bring up the six. Sparky’s crew was about as bad as it gets. A who’s who of walking wounded, washed up, and never weres. Thanks for all who participated and YHC looks forward to next season. Apologies to the innocent bystanders caught up in today’s Q.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ollivander Q Puppy Pile 1/26
In the sub-zero gloom, 15 headband heroes assembled to face the sure hardships of Heartbreak Ridge. Already sweaty from many track laps, HANDSHAKE was first to greet YHC in the gloom. The ShovelFlag was planted and the PAX assembled. In loving support of YHC’s alma mater, GUMBO not only sported a skin tight headband, but also skin-tight red&yellow “Gym Dike” from his VMI Glory Days – bringing warmth to YHC’s heart and general amusement among the PAX. Coming up on the 0530 start, YHC reminded the PAX of our F3 Credo – “Leave no man behind, but leave no man where you found him.” Today, that entailed carrying our wounded warrior SHAKEDOWN for any & all runs. This is how it went down…
MOSEY:
COP #1: (back at the ShovelFlag)
MOSEY single file around track:
COP #2:
MOSEY to The Ridge:
COP #3:
MOSEY to Hand Rails & grab a new partner
COP #4:
MOSEY back up around parking lot to far side from ShovelFlag
COP #5:
EXTRA TIME COP #6: (YHC amazed with how fast the PAX is zipping through the planned workouts):
FINAL COP:
COT:
Counterama
Namerama
Announcerama:
Prayer
If you’re looking to get in some extra credit Saturday mornings, join us in the ETs parking lot ready to mosey at 5:30. We’ll run over to Dogpile in time for the regularly scheduled beatdown. Shovel Flags are welcomed, if not encouraged. If you run to and fro, you’ll log just under 4 miles.
1 Davillians decided to trek out on this snow covered morning to keep preparing for GrowRuck
YHC got in about 2 miles at around 17 minute mile pace
Nice cool morning with only your thoughts and God by your side