Category: Richmond, VA

  • Pre-Blast — Punisher to be a New Years Eve Pub Craw/Run

    Pre-Blast — Punisher to be a New Years Eve Pub Craw/Run

    Tomorrow’s Punisher will start at the normal time (6:30PM) at the normal place (Linwood Holton ES). But, it take the form of a pub crawl/run. Please wear running clothes and shoes and bring cash or a credit card. We have not finalized the routes yet, but it will be fairly short (no more than 3 mi in all). Also, we will not venture far afield in case people need to head out early.  Thanks, Jville

    P.S.:  This is a rain or shine event.  Planned route is 3.3 miles in total with 2 stops.  Here it is:

    Leg 1:  Start at LHES, go east on Laburnum to Brook/Fauquier.  Left on Fauquier.  Left on Nottaway.  Right on MacArthur to Dots Back.

    Leg 2:  Depart Dots Back south.  Left on Nottoway.  Left on Hermitige.  South to Kitchen 64.

    Leg 3:  East on Westwood Ave.  Left on Gloucester Rd.  Left on Laburnum to LHES.

    As always, Q reserves right to modify/add.

  • The Young Bucks at the Boneyard

    Nine of the faithful posted on a wet, but relatively warm late-December morning at the GridIron. Johnsonville (YHC) took the Q, and this is what went down, more or less:

    50x SSH
    20x Arm Circles
    12x Merkins
    20x Adderal’s Prom Dates
    50x Imperial Walkers -> Hillbillies

    Mosey back to pickleball courts for a DECK OF DEATH. The following were the deck assignments:

    Aces — 21 burpees
    Kings — 21 Partner Leg Tosses
    Queens/Jacks — Suicides
    Twos through Tens:
    Hearts — Merkins x2 face value
    Diamonds — Mt. Climbers x2 face value
    Spades — Squats x2 face value
    Clubs — LBCs x2 face value

    Burpees and Suicides were normally followed by a round of planks, wall sits, or Al Gores.

    COT with YHC taking us out. Coffeeteria.

    Moleskin —

    Now that Chum Bucket and YHC have crossed into our 50s, GridIron undeniably the “boneyard” of F3RVA (“I can Kick; I can Stretch”). Vanilla Ice and Cheetah, however, being teenagers, are helping to push our average age down into the mid-forties. Thanks guys!

    Vanilla Ice tore up the pickleball court suicides. Cheetah and Touchma gave chase to Vanilla Ice several times, but when they got within 10 yards of Vanilla Ice, Vanilla Ice shifted into another gear (without even breathing heavy) and dusted them.

    Attila complimented YHC’s choice of 21 burpees, stating that “I pulled that number out of my *ss.”

    The workout ran over about 5 min with the consent of all. Sorry about that …. The last 2 Aces happened to be within the last 4 cards. That was good clean fun …

    I believe we had 100% participation at the Coffeeteria.

    Happy New Year. Jville

  • The Year of Big Data (Review)

    29 of the finest men in F3 including an all week visitor for NC and 4 Ruck beast, arrived on the last Saturday of 2018 to review how great this year was.

    The ruckers dropped off Swirly and when off their way for another hour then the PAX got to work

    This is how it went down.

    This marks the 52nd Dogpile of the Year.

    Slaughter Start – 52 (2ct) American Hammer

    Mosey to the far circle

    COP (ALL IC) –  20x SSH, 18x DQ, 20x Hillbillies, 18x Merkins, 20x LBC’s, 18x Dying Cockroach,  20x Arm Circles (large only/forward), 18x Arm Circles (large only/backwards)

    THANG

    Q DATA – We had 119 Different people Q this year and Lockjaw had the most with 90 = 209

    Native American Run – Heading down to the Pump House, Up Love Hill, and down to the Rusty Cage. The member of the PAX at the end of the line does 5 Merkins then tab the next guy. That guys does his Merkins and tab the next guy. The PAX makes sure to let the person at the end of the line know the total Merkins. Rinse and Repeat till we reached 209.

    DOWNRANGE DATA – We had 23 different downrange post this year with the farthest being TYA and Circle K’s post in Guatemala which is 2,886 miles or 52 hours by car

    Rust Cage – Partner up 52 Pull Ups as a pair and 23 Jerkins each

    Mosey to the “Bowl”

    AO DATA – The PAX posted at 50 different AO’s (with Downrange counting as one) this year with Dogpile having the largest average number at 25.5

    Merkin Hill – Starting with 5 Merkins at the top then 5 more at the bottom and 5 more at other side. Rinse and Repeat till you reach 75. Called audible after the first round due to the unsafe conditions and moved to Love Hill to finish.

    Mosey to the amphitheater

    MOST POST DATA – All those that finished in the Top 25 at least 125 post this year. The Top 10 had at least 200 (thanks to Kubota getting his 200th on Friday). Swirly had the most with 316.

    Dora – 125 SSH, 200 LBC’s, and 316 V Ups (Swirly’s choice). Partner runs up and down the amphitheater

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

    MOLESKIN

    2018 is almost in the books and it has been a great year for F3RVA. Today was just a small fraction of some of the stats for first full year of Big Data.

    As always there are some great highlights from today but as the Q, YHC always seems to have a hard time remember whats going on. YHC ask that you share moments in the comment but here is what comes to mind:

    • TClaps to both Sippy Cup and Opus who kept in mid the six. Sippy Cup loop us back during the Indian run to grab Bone Thug at the beginning. Opus noticed he fallen behind near Love Hill and stay back to wait.
    • Swirly made sure this workout would need with a BANG with the V Ups
    • Bone Thung got his VQ but leading the search for his keys post workout
    ANNOUNCEMENTS
    • Marmaduke is still collecting coats. Up to 98 now. Let’s get him to 100!
    • Shakedown and Honey Do leading a Ruck during Sunday Funday.
    • New Year Day Convergence at Heartbreak Ridge @ 7am

    SPIT ON THAT!!

  • Turn around, right now!

    14 strong gathered in the rain for a new hill to explore.

    Directions.  Reverse Carillon route to the edge of Windsor Farms.  Then deviate and turn right on Douglasdale road to go down the hill.  4 milers–go down Douglasdale to the end,  turn around and head back.

    5 milers–Run down Douglasdale, but turn right on Loch Lomond, go to dead end and head back to Douglasdale.  Turn right on Douglasdale, go to end, and on the way up the hill turn right to go on the other side of Loch Lomond to the end and back, then head up Douglasdale to the starting place.  Then run down and up Douglasdale one more time.

    6 milers–Same as 5 milers but do an additional Loch Lomond loop.

    COT-Sippy took us out.

    Moleskin.  YHC has explored these hills before as they are a short distance from his house.  It is about a 1/3 mile from the bottom of Douglasdale to the top, and the full loop with the Loch Lomond spurs is about 1 mile.  Having not run these in the dark before, YHC was not aware of the aggressive security guard stationed at the bottom of Douglasdale.  We all got yelled at and made quick turn-arounds at the bottom.  Someone should post what they are guarding down there!  At least we gave them something unusual this morning.

    YHC was not planning on running this morning due to some Plantar Fasciitis, but when Guiness showed up late, he decided to be a good host and join him for a nice jog, and the foot loosened up. We also had a nice conversation about dealing with injuries, F3, faith and disillusionment, etc.  The banter kept YHC’s mind off of the pain.  The foot feels better still! Just what I needed Guiness!

    A few of the PAX ran the regular carillon route, while others got a little bit lost on Douglasdale.  Par for the course for a new route.  Those that did stay on course were treated to a nice dose of hills that some appreciated, while others (Upchuck) did not.

  • Twin Team Lindsay

    6 Warriors and 3 Ruckers arrived on a mild and raining Friday morning for another edition of Spit-mania.

    Short mumble chatter with the Ruck crew, they headed out and we got to work

    This is how it went down.

    Mosey around the bus loop and head a “dry spot”.

    COP (ALL IC) – SSH, DQ, Hillbillies, Merkins, LBC’s, Dying Cockroach, Arm Circles

    THANG

    Mosey to Twin Team Ln

    Lindsay’s – Starting at the bottom with 10 WWII Sit-ups and 30 2ct Mtn Climbers, mosey up twin team and complete 15/25. Up and down completing 20/20, 25/15 then 30/10

    Mosey back to the school

    Mtn Donkey Medley – Sets of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 Mtn Donkey Kicks

    PLT’s – Partner Leg Toss x10, x15, and x20

    Mosey back to the cars

    2 MOM – Heels to Heaven IC, Superman

    Numberama, Namerama, and Announcements. YHC took us out

    MOLESKIN

    This marks YHC 5 Q of the week and 2nd AO VQ. Also YHC was happy to see “The Murph” was completed last week so it open the door to use Twin Team today. Having traveled to this AO on several occasions, YHC had ever been on Twin Team and you can’t come to this AO without using it. YHC has to say that this is one of the hardest hills in all of F3RVA.

    Glad to have all the SOJ regulars out this morning and congrats to Ollivander who is attending his 4th Spit Q of the week!

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Marmaduke is still collecting coats. Up to 96 now. Let’s get him to 100!

    SPIT ON THAT!! 

  • PAX is Gaining More Respect

    A group of Circus Maximus veterans answered the early alarm in order to throw around some KBs.  Here is how it went down:

    • COP
      • 30 2x SSH
      • 12 IW
      • 12 DQ
      • 12 Helicopters
      • 12 Suzanne Somers – each leg
      • 12 2x merkins
      • 30 2x LBC
    • Catch me if you can around the bus loop – one man carries 2 KBs while is partner does 10 burpees; repeat for a total of 50 burpees for each member of the PAX
    • Ground ‘n Pound AMRAP – 30 seconds for each exercise, with a series of breaks of 20, 15, 10 & 5 seconds
      • Overhead pulls
      • Sit ‘n presses
      • Skull crushers
    • Triple check
      • Bear crawl and run
      • Lawnmower pulls
      • Crunchy frogs
    • 1 minute wall sit
    • COT with YHC taking us out

    5 KB veterans meant we were all business today.  A solid crowd for the holiday week.  For those that did not know, Chum Bucket is now a man that merits respect.  He crossed over into his 50s on Monday, and he continues to be a hoss on the KBs.  Good to see him out this early.  For those that are not aware, Johnsonville has one more Gridiron before he meets the same fate.  This PAX is redefining what to expect from the respected years.  Honeydo and YHC are minorities in the bunch.  YHC wishes we could say that we are running circles around these stallions, but when it comes to KBs, not so much.

    Stay tuned for more info on workout times for next Tuesday.  Details remain unknown.

    God is good all of the time!

    Attila

  • The Gift That Keeps On Giving Part Two

    25 brave and willing men including some visitors from NC for the 3rd time this week, arrived at Mary Mumford to enjoy Spit-mania for the forth day.

    This how it went down

    Mosey to the blacktop

    COP (ALL IC) – SSH, DQ, Hillbillies, Merkins, LBC’s, Dying Cockroach, Arm Circles

    THANG

    Mosey to the far corner of the soccer field

    4×4 Ladder – Start at the first corner complete 1 4×4 then run to the next corner then complete 2 4×4’s. Rinse and Repeat until 12 4×4’s (Q’s called audible at 10)

    Mosey to the track

    Catch Me If You Can – Partner up, First partner starts running backwards around the track while second partner completes 5 WWII Sit-Ups then runs to the first partner. Switch, Rinse and Repeat till back at the start

    Catch us If You Can – In groups of 3, Two partners start partner carrier around the track while 3rd partner does 5 Heels to Haven. Switch, Rinse and Repeat till back at the start.

    Mosey to the pull up area

    Burp Up Ring of Fire – PAX holds plank and does exercises IC on Q’s count while Two (then Three because of time) complete 5 Burp Ups.

    Mosey back to the SF

    Numberama, Namerama, and Announcements. YHC took us out

    MOLESKIN

    Another Q day for YHC and this was probably included the must mumble chatter of the week. No surprise considering the PAX members that were present.

    Glad to have some visitors from NC again today. Welcome back anytime fellas!

    As Lab Rat would say apologizes go out to the all the PAX today for the 4×4’s and running over a minute and half. YHC was feeling very ambitious today.

    Glad to have Fudd out this week. Have a safe trip back West sir!

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Marmaduke is still collecting coats. Up to 90 from what we heard. Let’s get him to 100!

    SPIT ON THAT!! 

  • 7 for a Timberwolf Beatdown on the Fly

    7 SOJ regulars posted to a frozen Timberwolf to see what YHC had in store…so did YHC.  After loosely planning a beatdown for SOT and driving halfway to SOT this morning, YHC broke free of the post-Christmas fog, changed course, arrived at Timberwolf with 2 minutes to spare and delivered a beatdown on the fly that went something like this:

    Mosey to the the front parking lot for COP, including:

    • DQs
    • Helicopters
    • SSHs
    • Merkins
    • LBCs
    • Flutter Kicks
    • Copperhead Squats
    • Imperial Walkers

    THE THANG:

    Compounding 4 corners around the parking lot, as follows:

    • Corner 1 – 10 merkins, run
    • Corner 2 – 10 merkins, 20 box cutters, run
    • Corner 3 – 10 merkins, 20 box cutters, 30 2-ct mountain climbers, run
    • Corner 4 – 10 merkins, 20 box cutters, 30 2-ct mountain climbers and 40 jump squats, plank for 6
    • Mosey back to Corner 1 with alternating high knees and butt-kickers

    Lightpost Hill

    Mosey down to the school entrance and work our way up to the bus loop stopping at each of the 4 lightposts as follows:

    • bear crawl to first lightpost  and do 20 alternating shoulder taps IC
    • karaoke to second lightpost and do 20 monkey humpers OYO
    • karaoke to third lightpost and do 20 Freddie Mercuries IC
    • lunge to fourth lightpost and do 15 HRMs IC

    11s around the bus loop at east lightpost – LBCs and CDDs

    Wall sit circuit

    • 1 minute wall sit
    • 20 donkey-kicks OYO
    • bear crawl to curb, 10 merkins, crawl bear back to wall
    • Repeat x3

    Bench work (Honeymoon’s favorite)

    • Mosey to front of the school and each PAX find a bench for 10 step-ups each leg, 20 dips, 20 derkins
    • run a lap long-way around the parking lot back to benches
    • 10 step-ups each leg, 20 heels to heaven
    • run lap long-way around the parking lot back to the Flag

    Hello Dolly IC

    5 Burpees OYO

    COT, Number-rama, Name-a-rama and YHC took us out

    Announcements:

    • Marmaduke need 5 more coats to get to 100. Find one and bring it to Dogpile.
    • Is there a New Year’s Day convergence or just business as usual?

    NMS:

    It was a cold one this morning, but we still managed to get the sweat rolling.  Great effort by everyone.

    Beaker continues to kill it and post religiously.  Well done sir.

    Thanks for following all the choose your own adventure beatdown today.  It took YHC a couple minutes to get my bearings and join you guys on Thursday instead of Wednesday, but it was good once we got rolling.

    See you in the gloom boys.

    No More Gumbo For You!

     

  • Under weight

    No, not “underweight”, but under weight, as in, YHC feels like he has had extra weight on him for the last few days.  Starting at his Gridiron Q last Saturday, YHC was under the weight of two bricks, this morning YHC was under the weight of Spit’s cinder block, all during the Christmas holiday, he was under the weight of excess amounts of food and this evening, he was under the weight of the rucksack!

    Husky and YHC did 2 short loops with some offshoots for about 2.25 miles.  YHC under the weight of 6 bricks in the backpack (~30lbs)

    Upchuck checked in with 2 long loops and a short loop for good measure…well done!

    See ya in the gloom!

    Kubota

    keep posting!

  • Post Christmas Block Party

    23 Men including 4 visitors from North Carolina and 1 FNG arrived at Dogwood Dell to burn off some those Christmas calories. At 5:25 YHC climbed out his car, open the back and say grab a block. At 5:30 we got to work.

    this is how it when down

    With cinder blocks in hand mosey to the circle in front of the amphitheater

    COP (ALL IC) – SSH, DQ, Hillbillies, Merkins, LBC’s, Dying Cockroach, Arm Circles

    THANG

    Mosey to the top of the Amphitheater

    Descending Ladder – Start with 18 Decline Merkins with Hands on the block, then 17 and so on till you reach the bottom. Circle around to the six. YHC called audible for the six then PAX completed 5 Decline Merkins with Block IC.

    Ascending Ladder – Start with 1 Step Up with Block overhead (or modify to holding infront when needed), then 2 and so till you reach the top. Hold plank on your block for the six

    Mosey back to the circle

    11’s – Circle up, Start with on Elf on the Shelf ( Start with the block on the ground beside you. Grab the block and lift it from the ground across your body reaching up as high as you can. Like putting it on a shelf. After a set from right to left then do left to right.) then Bear Crawl while dragging the block between your leg. Once to the center complete 10 Sit up + Press, then Bear Crawl with your block back to the edge of the center. Rinse and Repeat till Q called time

    Mosey back to the SF

    3 MOM – Boat and Canoe on the Q’s command

    Numberama, Namerama, and Announcements. Kubota took us out

    MOLESKIN

    YHC had planned to use the blocks at some point this week and WDog just seemed fitting. It was nice to change the pace from an AO we mostly run at to a ground and pound.

    Sorry YHC didn’t have enough blocks to go around. Wasn’t planning on a PAX so large today but also glad to see some many out today.

    Welcome to Key Grip (Brother-in-law to Kubota)! Hope to have you back again soon!

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Marmaduke is still collecting coats. Up to 90 from what we heard. Let’s get him to 100!

    SPIT ON THAT!!