Category: Richmond, VA

  • Tuckahoe’s newest AO

    3 non-SOJ’ers came out on a brisk 28 degree morning to Twin Team to enjoy the company of the SOJ PAX.  With no SOJ PAX to be found the 3 did their best to sweat out their Turkey day excesses:

    Mosey to JRHS lot for COP:  SSH, Imperial Walkers, Don Qs, Merkins, Flutterkicks.

    Triple Check:  Donkey Kicks, WWIIs, run to stop sign & back.  Head across to parking lot.  Bear Crawl up but stop for Merkin ever parking spot.  Back down with Crab Walk & 3 Reverse Crunches per spot.

    Head over to main lot- Increasing Burpees at lights, 1 up to 8.  Freddy Mercury and then head up to BWES field for 11s:  Merkins & American Hammers.

    NMS:  YHC arrived at Twin Team and found Sir Topham Ham from CLT waiting.  Conspiracy arrived to make it 3 but we all were left to wonder where the SOJ regulars were.  It isn’t unusual for Mr Holland and Flipper to represent Tuckahoe at Twin Team but today was just 2 West Enders and our CLT visitor.  YHC was left to wonder were the Black Friday deals on chicken feed, starter jackets, unnecessary golf carts, & EZ Pass transponders too tempting to pass up?

    Sir Topham Hat posted in shorts making it 2 SOP’ers in the 28 degrees.  Conspiracy went the opposite direction with a good 3 layers to make Wilson proud.  Sir Topham Hat lead the way on the exercises, always good to have him back in his hometown.  At the end he gave a resounding endorsement for the GrowRuck and gave a soft commit for attending ours in March, aye!

    Enjoy the quiet Friday today, Go Hoos and come celebrate UVA ending the losing streak to VT tomorrow at Gridiron.

  • Attention Black Friday Shoppers…Beast Special at The Creek

    6 Davillians and 1 visitor shrugged off their Thanksgiving hangout to join YHC in the traditional Black Friday shopping, F3 Style

    This how it went down:

    Mosey around the church for LIFO’s

    Circle up for the COP and a history lesson. The term Black Friday was first used in the United States to describe a financial crisis in 1869. On September 24, 1869, a Friday, James Fish and Jay Gould tried to take over the gold market in the New York Gold Exchange.

    COP (9/24/1869): 9 DQ IC, 24 Arm Circles IC, 18 Merkins OYO, 69 SSH IC

    THANG

    Mosey to the field

    BEAST Black Friday Style

    Round 1: At Walmart Nintendo Switch w/ Mario Kart on sale for $299. 50 LBC’s x6

    Round 2: At Walmart 6V Ride-On on sale for $98. 16 Carolina Dry Docks x6

    Round 3: At Target Sony 4K HD Blue Ray Player on sale for $149.99. 25 American Hammer (single count) x6

    Round 4: At Target Element 55″ Smart UHD TV on sale for $199.99. 33 Merkins x6

    Round 5: At Macy’s Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer on sale for $189.99. 31 Jump Squats x6

    Round 6: At Macy’s Club Room Men’s Flannel Shirt on sale for $9.99 (let’s get 6 of them). 10 Burpees x6 (Audible due to time x3 instead)

    Mosey back to the SF for Numberama, Namerama, Announcements, YHC took us out

    MOLESKIN
    Small PAX this morning to be except on Black Friday. The Jett Clan came ready and early. Glad to have Turban join us this morning. Hope to see you next holiday.
    Great mumble chatter about those that fart sack and football during coffeetaria at Dunkin’ Donuts afterwards

    SPIT ON THAT!! 

     

  • Quiet Morning

    Six of RVA’s finest came to work off Thanksgiving dinner.  Shopping deals, a lingering food coma, or perhaps the cold kept others in the Fartsack.

    Reverse Carillon was called and off we went with 4, 5, and 6 mile variations.

    Post run mumble chatter centered around basketball tournaments and a certain in-state rivalry unfolding this afternoon.

    Announcement

    • Puppy Pile tomorrow @ 7:05 after Dogpile.  Marv is on point.

    YHC took us out.

    ABT,

    Lockjaw

  • Plymouth Massachusetts and Berkeley Virginia

    34 studs posted for a Thanksgiving, including 2 FNG’s and a visitor from Charlotte.

    Every five minutes, stop what you are doing and do 10 merkins followed by box cutter spelling of with Plymouth Massachusetts or Berkeley Virginia. First 30 minutes it was Plymouth and last 30 Berkeley.

    The Thang

    Mosey towards Reveille church.  Along the way stop for  a mini COP with side straddle hops x20.  mosey to the side of the church for more COP with Imperial Walkers, LBC and Don Quixote.  Mosey to back of church for triple check.  One PAX does dips on the benches, second LBC, third runs to end of parking lot and back.  On the return trip, run backwards.  Mosey toward Windsor Farms.  Stop at the intersection of Cary and Windsor way.  Team up, first team member does 10x Lt. Dan’s while second member does polar bears.  Everyone make it to halfway down Windsor Way.  Mosey the rest of the way to the church.  Elevens with LT. Dan’s and American hammers.  Mosey back to Mary Munford ,stopping a couple times along the way.  Circle up in the field for 3 minutes of Mary, 20x rosalitas, 20 x flutter kicks and 25 LBC. Mosey back to the shovel flag.

    NMM

    Looked like we were going to have a light Thanksgiving crowd this morning.  When I showed up at 550, there were less than a dozen PAX present.  By the time the workout started we were up to 34.  Great showing given that there are a lot of travelers out the who had to workout someplace else.

    Lots of mumble chatter early on about the first thanksgiving.  I appreciate the effort from the folks in the great state of VA, but if you do some research, the answer to where the American style Thanksgiving  started is pretty clear.  Regardless, it is not worth arguing over such a frivolous fact on this awesome day when we are supposed to look around and see what we are grateful for.

    Vinny posted in a classic Virginia outfit today.  He was sporting Yard Khakis (pronounced yah cakeys) and a blazer.  This and the UVA student body at football games proves that Virginians think that a blazer (especially a blue one) is appropriate attire anywhere… a wedding, funeral, birthday party, F3 workout, football game, beach party, toga party.  Actually, the only day its not appropriate is on Halloween.

    Thanks to Hardywood for the coffeetaria afterwards.  What a great thanksgiving tradition he has started and continued for the past several years.  Great way to ensure some high quality second F after a workout

    It was an honor to lead today on my favorite holiday of the year.  I am thankful for a ton of things in my life.  Having traveled in many parts of the world, I know how truly special our great country is.  Yes, we have our problems, but there is no place better on the earth to liver. Also, I am grateful to this group for allowing me to be a member of the PAX.  The workouts and camraderie fill a space in my life that I did not know even existing.

    TYA OUT

  • Pre-Blast: Breaking Bread, Sunday, November 25 – Need YOU!

    Pre-Blast: Breaking Bread, Sunday, November 25 – Need YOU!

    Thanksgiving Quiz

    Question 1: Where was the first Thanksgiving in America held?

    Answer: Virginia.  That’s easy.  As early as 1610.  9 years before some Massachusetts Pilgrims scraped up their new Plymouth by crashing into a rock on their way home from a baahhhh.

    Question 2: What is a HIM?

    Answer: High Impact Man.  This weekend, it’s YOU!

    Question 3: Who will be a HIM for 2.5 hours on Sunday, November 25, 2018.

    Answer: You

    Question 4: What is needed?

    Answer: F3 RVA sponsors Breaking Bread one Sunday evening each month.  This month, it falls on Thanksgiving weekend. As of Tuesday, no one had signed up, so I jumped at the opportunity.

    Isn’t this a hassle on a Sunday?  Only if you let yourself think that way.

    If you have not done this, it’s not a burden – it’s a reward.  You will have the opportunity to serve dinner to roughly 12-15 people.  These are folks who incurred injuries or other medical conditions in their lives.  They found themselves homeless in the process.  The Daily Planet is their chance to recover safely and, at this time of year, in a warm, welcoming environment.  Your help pulls them through.  And, having done this 2 times already this year, I can tell you there will be no one at your family Thanksgiving tomorrow more thankful than these folks will be for your help on Sunday.

    Also, for anyone who is thinking, “But, I like to watch football on Sundays,” your prayers have been answered.  They almost ALWAYS have football going on Sundays in the fall.  EVERYONE watches.  No burdensome M’s or 2.0s to ask you to be a husband or Dad** – just you, football, and helping the homeless.

    I need ONE brother (two would be fine, but I NEED one), one HIM, to step up for Sunday.  I’ll do most of the cooking.

    Who’s in?

    Respond to the Pre-Blast or text me (804 307 6765).  Help a brother, help some homeless folks, but most of all, help yourself, F3RVA Thanksgiving-style, by lending a hand.

    **Bring your kids, if you wish.  Daily Planet recommends that they be 10 years old to attend.

  • Pre Blast: Breaking Bread, This Sunday, November 25

    Thanksgiving Quiz

    Question 1: Where was the first Thanksgiving in America held?

    Answer: Virginia.  That’s easy.  As early as 1610.  9 years before some Massachusetts Pilgrims scraped up their new Plymouth by crashing into a rock on their way home from a baahhhh.

    Question 2: What is a HIM?

    Answer: High Impact Man.  This weekend, it’s YOU!

    Question 3: Who will be a HIM for 2.5 hours on Sunday, November 25, 2018.

    Answer: You

    Question 4: What is needed?

    Answer: F3 RVA sponsors Breaking Bread one Sunday evening each month.  This month, it falls on Thanksgiving weekend. As of Tuesday, no one had signed up, so I jumped at the opportunity.

    Isn’t this a hassle on a Sunday?  Only if you let yourself think that way.

    If you have not done this, it’s not a burden – it’s a reward.  You will have the opportunity to serve dinner to roughly 12-15 people.  These are folks who incurred injuries or other medical conditions in their lives.  They found themselves homeless in the process.  The Daily Planet is their chance to recover safely and, at this time of year, in a warm, welcoming environment.  Your help pulls them through.  And, having done this 2 times already this year, I can tell you there will be no one at your family Thanksgiving tomorrow more thankful than these folks will be for your help on Sunday.

    Also, for anyone who is thinking, “But, I like to watch football on Sundays,” your prayers have been answered.  They almost ALWAYS have football going on Sundays in the fall.  EVERYONE watches.  No burdensome M’s or 2.0s to ask you to be a husband or Dad** – just you, football, and helping the homeless.

    I need ONE brother (two would be fine, but I NEED one), one HIM, to step up for Sunday.  I’ll do most of the cooking.

    Who’s in?

    Respond to the Pre-Blast or text me (804 307 6765).  Help a brother, help some homeless folks, but most of all, help yourself, F3RVA Thanksgiving-style, by lending a hand.

    **Bring your kids, if you wish.  Daily Planet recommends that they be 10 years old to attend.

  • If Only a Pax of ONE Posts…

    The length of the (PROMPT) backblast is commensurate…

    HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

  • At least I am faster than Marv

    Three studs posted on a cold Wednesday evening for a hill run.  Husky and Kubota rocked out two laps in the cold and learned a valuable lesson: gloves and face coverage in the cold is important at night in the winter.  TYA posted and an hour later and hit two long plus a short loop.  Fun was had by all.

    Ok, a week is far too long for a backblast posting, but there is always an upside to everything.  Marv would have not even had an inkling to post a backlblast a mere week late.

    TYA OUT

  • Brother, meet my brothers

    8 regulars and 1 FNG posted on a chilly morning to hoist some iron and kickstart the holiday vacation (for most of us).  Here’s how it went down.

    COP, start by running the bus loop, then circle up for 15 each of the following: SSH, merkins, arm circles (small, big, reverso), HRM, helicopters, Imperial Walkers, HRM.

    Mosey to bus loop for four corners on an oval.  Ascending 4 corners with demon crushers, figure 8’s, American Hammers with KB, and lawnmowers, sets of 10, 20, 30 and 40, walk b/t corners while doing slingshots.  Al Gore for the six.

    Find a patch of grass, circle up facing outward for pass the KB.  Do this clockwise, then counterclockwise, at which point due to backups etc. all the KB’s were mixed up, time to stop.

    Triple check, partner up (this confused the PAX), exercises were flutter kick presses, LBC’s with KB, final partner runs the loop.

    Mosey to flag for 15 halos, 15 diamond merkins on KB, 15 swings.

    Numberama, namerama, YHC took us out.

    NMS

    YHC’s brother is in town for Thanksgiving, and he’s a runner, so YHC agreed to run the 10K tomorrow in exchange for said brother coming to MANNdate for a KB workout.  YHC has been talking up F3 for a while, and was excited for YHC’s biological brother (now known as Everlast) to meet my F3 brothers.  The temp was a bit chilly at 29 degrees, but Helix and Opus both opted for shorts.  Helix also went up in weight (at least for today) to 40 pounds–nice job!  Spit led the four corners throughout while being pushed by The Carpenter.  It was great to see a few more people out this morning, and especially glad to welcome Bulkhead to MANNdate!  Come again!  For those doing the challenge, that’s 60 merkins to start.

    Announcements:  There is the 6 AM workout tomorrow at Mary Munford led by TYA, with coffee afterwards (bring your own mug).  YHC, Mudface and Chewy are doing the Rugged Maniac in May, would love for more F3 to join our team.

    Hope you all have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

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

  • Those Are Mighty Fine Poles You Have

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    Seven south of the river stallions gathered at SoT for a much anticipated (by the Q) visitor Q.  YHC was looking forward to the expedition for a few weeks and it didn’t disappoint.  Mosey down the hill to the middle of the football field for:

    COP
    SSH – 25
    Donald J Quixote – 15
    Russian Soliders – 15
    Arm Circles – 10x & 5x both ways

    The Thang
    Continue to the end of the football field and line up on the goal line for something YHC called Fun on the Football Field. Work down the field to the goal post, completing 100 yards and 100 of the exercise.  Run back to the start and plank for the 6.  Multiple rounds were:

    Round 1 – Stop every 10 yards and complete 10 merkins
    Round 2 – Stop every 25 yards and complete 25 WWIIs
    Round 3 – Stop every 50 yards and complete 50 2-count flutter kicks
    Round 4 – Run 100 yards and complete 100 SSHs

    Saunter back up the hill with an impromptu stop at the nicely spaced poles along the road.  Pole smoker indian run with 5 pole smokers while the rest hold 6 inches.  Complete three rounds.

    Meander towards the back of the school, thinking about the stairs but then calling an audible.  Lindsays (a.k.a Johnsonville’s wife).  Run the length of the parking lot and complete 30 merkins and 10 squats.  Run back then 25 / 15.  20/20, 15/25, 10/30.  Plankorama for the six.

    Quick sidewinder run towards the corner of the school for triple check.  BTTW, mountain climbers and run half-way down the hill to the random school crossing sign.  Why do you need a school crossing sign when  you are smack dab in the middle of school property?  Anyway, that was fun.  Someone was squeaky on the wall.

    Short ROF without singing then back to the flag.

    Numberarma, names then YHC took us out.

    Moleskin
    Thanks to the SoJ regulars for welcoming me this morning.  Always great to see those you haven’t run into in a while.  Also great to see some fresh blood keeping DK honest.  Rooster banter was continued from NoToll yesterday.

    It’s hard to believe no one had found the poles previously.  They are in clear sight and you actually have to try to miss them when running to/from the football field.  Glad I could point out something that hasn’t been done at SoJ before.  Can’t wait for another sub-freezing day to try something else new.

    For those that haven’t made the expedition to SoJ on a Wednesday it’s a great AO.  Small groups will push you even harder.  YHC highly recommends it.

    Announcements
    6:00 Turkey workout at Mary Munford tomorrow
    Someone won DKs survivor pool and it wasn’t me

    Have a great Thanksgiving everyone.

    Big Data is watching.