Category: Richmond, VA

  • Punisher digest – December 2018

    Glad to see EF Hutton in the LHES parking area as YHC crossed the school yard ahead of the first Punisher in December.  We moseyed to the Hermitage Road side of the school for a startup COP with conversational offerings of most of the usual – Imaginary Jump Ropes, DQs, IWs, Russian Soldiers, Helicopters, and Arm Circles.

    Quick mosey to the outdoor classroom for Elevens with Derkins and Squats.  Jogged around the back to the playground for playground swing with Jerkins alternating with some Mary.  Moved to the far northeastern corner of the school ground for sidewalk square escalator alternating Carolina Dry Docks, 5 Second Squats, and Flutter Kicks.  Headed back the way we came, stopping at the school for double checks starting with People’s Chair and Bear Crawls, then Wall Crawls and Crab Walks.  Held People’s Chair variants at the wall (both legs, then right leg, then left).  Hit the grass for LBC varieties and stretching.

    Back to the parking lot for “C”OT and YHC took us out.

    Punisher attendance poor during the past month or so.  YHC had been out a bit in November.  As I understand it, Nightcrawler posted solo a couple of times.  FYI, the plan is to keep this AO going – evening offering at the same time and same location.  Headlocking at Holiday parties, appealing to 2019 resolutions.

  • A fine day for gravel

    A PAX of nine posted at for the first GridIron of December 2018.  After brief greetings we hit the football field for our soft entry COP.  We opened with alternating SSHs and Mountain Climbers – starting with 20 of the former and 19 of the latter and reducing the reps by one until we reached zero.  Followed with some of the usual – DQs, Hillbillies, Helicopters, Arm Circles, and so forth.

    Group moderate mosey to the Strikers gravel parking lot.  Break into three groups of 3.  First group completes Derkins on wooden parking bollards nearest Pouncey Tract Road.  Second group completes Incline Merkins in middle aisle.  Third group completes standard Merkins at the far parking aisle.  Began with three reps at each space and adjusted to two mid-way through first aisle.  Gather for LBCs in the grass at the far end of the parking lot after first pass and for Squats near the woods at the near end after the second pass.

    In honor of Adderall’s 52nd birthday, we took turns running 52 paces and hitting the ground for 52 LBCs on a mosey back to the Pouncey Tract Park car lot.  Finished with Tabata – 5 Burpees within 20 seconds for one segment of our group and 10 Donkey Kicks against the bathroom block wall for the other segment.  Rotate and repeat until 5 rounds completed of each.  Quick stretch and COT.

    Third F, as usual, at Einstein Bros. Bagels.

  • Stille Morgen, und ich bin allein!

    Rumours of River Run becoming a boot camp for this morning drove YHC to test run the neighborhood drive last night, set the alarm a few minutes early, and brave the river crossing. Through the precarious and ever-present road construction, YHC deftly maneuvered and muscled for rank, finally reaching the unplowed tundra of James River Rd…

    Only to find the entrance to Bettie Weaver undisturbed. Pure, as they say, as the driven snow. No PAX, no Q.

    Set back, but unbowed, YHC took to the roads once again, including an extended session behind a plow caravan on Patterson. When the weather drives the SOJ’ers back indoors, YHC knew it would only spur the men of Tuckahoe onto greater bouts of silliness. They did not disappoint, with Hoedown highlights including a fishtail parking job, two PAX members in shorts, and a mini Nerf football. And according to consensus at Hoedown, this morning definitely counts as a double-dip in Big Data.

    Next time, it’s sledding down Twin Team!

    YNWA

  • Lone Wolf

    As I ran to the AO in complete silence this morning (which was awesome)  I already knew that there were a few regulars that would not be there. Running in boots through a foot of snow I was breathing fairly heavy as I arrived. There was a black truck headlights facing the opposite direction of how we usually park so I could not be sure it was one of us. Come to find out it was my buddy Flange! OK I thought – party of two ! Errrrr… Flange jumped out of the truck an informed me that he had forgot to bring his shoes which fit inside his hunting boots. So the right call was made – dude get back in the truck. After a brief enjoyable cold conversation Flange hopped back in the truck and rolled. So solo Q it is….

    Run back the way I came  through the neighborhood( total miles = 2)  – which as you can imagine was no joke this morning…

    Clean off two cars – clean off a pathway on the steps = boom ! Nothing too special or creative but I worked up a good sweat. Looking forward to seeing how Spider run will work tomorrow ??

    Yes Flange you get Big Data credit – cause you showed up buddy. I know you were willing to stay and plow through but you made the right call – better to keep your toes 🙂

    See y’all in the gloom..

  • The snow started early

    Which was perfect!  7 runners made the cutoff +5 minutes to beat the snow…but not quite. No plans were set in stone, even though Ollivander showed up in full hydration mode, looking like he was ready to run 20 miles.

    TYA suggested Forest Hill loop and back, which was perfect, so we went with that.  Lab Rat set the pace, aiming for bro code speeds.  The group stayed together the whole way and were joined by the snow as we climbed up Forest Hill.  It was a beautiful morning and we hit the snow perfectly….it was starting to get slick as we were finishing up.  ET’s after for the win.

    We must have just missed Flipper….we gave him 5 minutes then had to let the ponies run.  We caught up with him right after COT, so we will throw him a bone and put him in the pax list.

    Lab Rat apologizes…

  • A Snowy Ruck

    2 DaVille Ruckers made their way through the 10+ inches of snow to enjoy a stroll through the winter wonderland.

    Mumble Chatter was not in short supply with LabRat present. Everything from the snow to current shows everyone was watching was discuss. All we solved all life problems so your welcome.

    A loop around the schools and a few roundabouts to get in 2.67 miles in 50 minutes.

    SPIT ON THAT!!

  • No Cancellation

    What started out as an Awesome Eight evolved into a Fine Nine with Mr Holland LIFO’d in.

    Mosey to the Horseshoe for COP.

    • Helicopters
    • Arm Circles
    • Imperial Walkers
    • HRM
    • Freddie Mercuries

    Over the the edge of the horseshoe and wheelbarrow across the infield.  5 Derkins and reverse with partner for the return trip.

    Triple Check! – Partner 1 high knees around the horseshoe, Partner 2 does Donkey Kicks, Partner 3 does Flutter Kicks.

    Over the teacher’s lot adjacent to Lindsay for Lindsays.

    • American Hammers/Copperhead Squats
    • Lunge over, backward lunge back

    Back to the playground field where Mr.  Holland mysteriously joined us.  Divide into two teams for some football.

    The Moleskin

    The combo of HRM and Freddie Mercuries made some nice snow angels.  The snow was like a bean bag providing ample lumbar support during the American Hammers.  We left our mark this morning.

    The reflection from the snow provided more than ample light for some football.  The score was somewhat lopsided, but we were making a comeback.

    Upon Mr Holland’s arrival at 6:00, he informed us that he had been to Betty Weaver and back this morning.  Looks like there were no fresh tracks in or out of that AO, so he decided to post where there is a guarantee of no cancellation; Hoedown.

    Years before there was Hoedown, some of us met up there in late 2015 or early 2016 for a snow workout.  I remember Honeydo, Saab, and TYA were present as well.  Nothing like merkins in the middle of a main road with no traffic in sight.

    Snow Days are the best days to post.  Challenges getting to the AO, cold temps, and wet boots only add to the experience and the memories.

    Time to Taper,

    Lockjaw

  • Shaking Off a Week’s Worth of Ailments

    No sad clown syndrome for 7 noble warriors.  The cold weather would not deter the PAX from attacking the morning with an enthusiasm unbeknownst to the rest of mankind.  Here is how it went down:

    • Parking lot tracers
    • COP
      • 25 SSH
      • 20 IW
      • 15 DQ
      • 20 helicopters
      • 10 Suzanne Somers, each leg
      • 20 hand-release merkins
      • 30 2x LBC
    • Mosey to the jerkin gym for jerkin ladder for 10 on down
    • Mosey to the football field for a modified beast – 12 exercises at the 25, 50 and 25 yard lines then run goal line to goal line with exercises being cumulative
      • Merkins – 216 total
      • WWII sit-ups – 180 total
      • Flutter kicks 2x – 144 total
      • Crab cakes 2x – 108 total
      • Alternating lunges 2x – 72 total
      • Monkey humpers – 36 total
    • Triple check
      • Run
      • Bench kicks
      • Storm squats
    • COT with YHC taking us out

    Welcome back Offshore!  Good to get you back in the fold.  As usual, strong work from Johnsonville after a week of strenuous workouts that were solely focused on testing his liver function.  No burpee inducing upchucking in his return to the Gridiron.  Adderall continues push the PAX and his own personal limits.  Quest continues to be steady and consistent.

    For the record, White Deer did not do crab cakes during the cumulative beast.  They were some variation of a dead cockroach.

    YHC had some unfortunate advice for the PAX.  All PAX should be careful not to lick the jerkin pole in this cold weather.    Just let that settle in.

    As for the 3rd F at Einstein’s, the PAX was grateful to see our brother Earthworm return for some great fellowship.  His body might be recovering, but his mind remains highly conservative and highly opinionated.  Never a dull moment with our brother.  Good to see you Earthworm!  Do not be a stranger.

    God is good all of the time!

    Attila

  • Just Like Working Out in a Prison

    37 Gladiators of the Gloom faced cold weather and certain beat down for the following, more or less.

    Mosey to the first traffic circle for COP:

    • Helicopters
    • Don Quixote
    • HRM
    • Crab Cakes
    • SSH

    Over to the amphitheater:

    • Descending count of Monkey Humpers – start with 18
    • At the bottom, partner up for 3×20 Wilson’s Boxing Cockroaches
    • Ascending count of Box Cutters and end at 18

    Jog on back to the Rusty Cage.  5 Pullups, 10 Dips, run to the fire hydrant and do 20 scissor kicks.  Three times through.

    Partner up for Jerkins – 4 sets of 7.

    Over to the Penny Stage, home base of Touch a Tree

    • First Round – 4 trees while the partner does dips
    • Second Round – 7 trees while the partner performs BTTW
    • Third Round – 9 trees while the partner performs Copperhead Squats

    Captain Thor Pyramids with a 1:4 ratio of WWII and 2 count American Hammers – 1:4, 2:8, 3:12, 4:16, 5:20, 4: 16, 3:12, 2:8, 1:4

    Off on a nice jog across the Carillon field for Pole Smokers.  Seven Heels to Heaven and then run down the line while the Pax perform 6 inches or 90 degrees.

    YHC took us out.

    Announcements:

    • Marmaduke – Coat collection is underway though year end.  We need 25 more by year end to hit 100 so keep the coats coming!
    • HDHH 12/19 – SOJ Capital Alehouse

    I may have missed a couple of names.  Let me know.

    Time to Taper,

    Lockjaw

     

  • The Return of the Twin Team Beast

    Six men broke loose from the strong grips of the fartsack this morning to face the Twin Team Beast.  Here’s what went down:

    Mosey to Twin Team hill for a short COP:

    SSH x 30

    DQ x 15

    All stretched out and blood pumping, the PAX was ready (or not) for YHCs beast modification for Twin Team hill. With the help of two flashing running lights planted half-way and all-the-way up Twin Team, four rounds of the beast followed:

    Round 1: Run half-way up Twin Team (to first flashing light) and perform 10 merkins; run the rest of the way up Twin Team (to second flashing light), 10 merkins; run back to half-way point, 10 merkins; run all the way back to the bottom, 10 merkins, plank for the six

    Round 2: Repeat with squats

    Round 3: WWIIs

    Round 4: Two-count flutter kicks

    With no time remaining for rounds 5 and 6, mosey back to Bettie Weaver for a burpee ring-of-fire.

    Numbers, names, announcements, and YHC took us out.

    Announcements:

    • Marmaduke is still collecting coats.
    • HDHH on 12/19 – Capital Alehouse SOJ. See Flatline for directions.

    NMS: 5:30 arrives and YHC points the PAX to Twin Team hill. Noticeable groans followed, but YHC was undeterred. Despite being the namesake of the AO, Twin Team hill has been neglected as of late. Yes, it’s dark over there…but YHC really felt that the hill deserved some attention. Hearing this, Gumbo said that we should just rename the AO “Flat Ground”. YHC has mixed feelings.

    Although 6 rounds were planned, only 4 actually happened before time ran out. YHC introduced the Twin Team modified beast at a hot potato Q a while back…we made it through 2 rounds before passing the Q. With 4 rounds done today, I’m thinking we’ll hit all 6 next time.

    As typical for a beast, the final round was to include burpees. Since that didn’t happen, a burpee ring of fire was called.  Mumblechatter was somewhat light given the amount of oxygen required to climb Twin Team….although some (perhaps well warranted) grumbling could still be heard. The PAX persevered and crushed it as always.

    Thanks to Flange for making an appearance after seeing YHC on the Q sheet…much appreciated…and enjoyed the conversation.

    Great work today fellas!

    Peace…I’m out!