Category: Richmond, VA

  • A little bit crazy

    It is said that as many days as there are in the whole journey, so many are the men and horses that stand along the road, each horse and man at the interval of a day’s journey; and these are stayed neither by snow nor rain nor heat nor darkness from accomplishing their appointed course with all speed.

    — Herodotus

    The THANG

    Mosey to the circle with snow shovels in hand for a snowy COP.  Dig out a spot for 25x SSH, 20x Russian Soldiers, 10x Merkins.

    Starting at the road circle, scoop a shovelful of snow and run to center of circle, dumping it there, run back to starting place.  Repeato ~15x.

    Mosey to center of circle.  Shovel to make the mound larger, and then, Bearcrawl from the edge of the circle to the mound and then do 5 Derkins with feet on the mound.  Bear Crawl back to edge.  Repeato 3x.

    10x slow bending squats with shovel overhead.  10 x slow bending squats with shovel overhead filled with snow.  Al Gore with Shovels at shoulder level gripping and pulling apart hands until the 2nd crew arrived.

    Split up onto groups.  2 guys run around circle while the rest build up the mound. Swap roles.

    Mosey with shovels to the area west of the carillon for Touch a Tree.  Touch 3 trees, then 5, then 10 trees each time returning to starting position and planking.

    Mosey to pullup bars and plant shovels.  Navigate the trail down the pipe to the road.  100 LBCs OYO.  Run up the pipe to the pullup bars and hold body aloft on parallel bars until all PAX arrive.

    Down under pullups to failure on parallel bars.  Plank, 10x Merkins in Cadence.  Down under pullups to failure. Plank, 8x Merkins in Cadence.  Down under pullups to failure. Plank.

    Mosey the area behind the amphitheater.  20 Donkey kicks on the stone wall followed by balls to the wall while we wait for all of the sleds to be gathered and the last 2 Pax to arrive.

    Sledding on Jacob’s bowl.  Sled down, run up opposite side for 4 minutes.

    Mosey back to flag for COT.

    Moleskin

    Unlike many workouts, the adventures began before the workout started.

    YHC arrived on foot about 15 minutes early to Dogpile this morning to see one car in the lot waiting and a Woodfin truck, Swirly’s, leaving the AO (more on this later).  The other vehicle, belonging to Circle K was a nice shelter from the snow and ice while we waited for the rest of the Pax to arrive.  Circle K stopped by 7-11 on the way in and said the cashier was mystified that he was on his way to an outdoor workout.

    Just before 6, Splinter and Honeydo arrived, and we started the workout on time with our shovelfest.

    About 8 minutes in, a clown car of Saab, Lockjaw, Fudd, and Offshore pulled in and joined us.  TYA and Swirly came 40 minutes later and participated in the donkey kicks and sledding.

    It turns out that Swirly had left the AO in order to rescue TYA, who had ended up in a ditch.  He didn’t make it very far from his house, only getting a few yards up his street before sliding off the road into a ditch.  TYA was the only one who braved the elements in a small, non 4×4 vehicle.  Foolhardy New Englander!  Anyway, using a tow strap Swirly eventually was able to pull him out and they were able to get his car back into the driveway.  He will get some grief from M TYA for this one.

    Attire:  It was interesting to see how the PAX dressed for the snowy conditions.  Honeydo came robed in his military fatigues, but most PAX wore snow pants and ski gear as well as boots.  YHC wore running attire, running shoes and thick wool socks, which were great for mobility but NOT insulated enough once we stopped moving.  TYA came with plastic grocery bags tied around his ankles that inflated somewhat when the wind caught them just the right way.  Hmm.

    Audibles.  YHC was not planning on running up and down the pipe due to darkness, but the snow made the trail completely visible, and beckoned to him.  Fudd did not approve of this decision, but we made it out okay, except for one spill.  Also, the pullup bars were slick with ice and impossible to grip, so we, at Fudd’s suggestion did down under pullups instead.

    Spills.  Despite the slick conditions, only two PAX bit it during the workout as far as YHC is aware. Splinter took a fall on the trail, and YHC fell down a few feet from the flag at the end of the workout.

    Fellowship.  The conditions were harsh, but everyone was in a good mood after the workout.  In fact, everyone stuck around for at least 15 minutes in the cold to catch up. At one point, we all realized how crazy we were and retreated to our cars.  Even YHC opted for a ride home–thanks Saab!

    Crazy.  YHC’s M commented last night that “you’ve finally found a group of guys as crazy about working out as you.”  I concur and am still amazed that 10 of us showed in snow ice and wind.  This week should be a fun one too.

    Announcements.  It looks like a group is meeting on Sunday at 7 at Tuckahoe Elementary for an impromptu workout. Check with Saab or TYA for details

  • Pre Storm Jog

    15 faithful and one FRNG (Friday Run New Guy) posted on a crisp January morning to exercise their body and minds. Weather was perfect for a run 24 degrees, 5mph wind and clear. Could certainly feel the upcoming snow in the air. Snowmeggedon we are ready for you.

    The Thang:

    Right onto Grove, follow Grove to the Boulevard and turn around. 4 mile loop, turn around at Wisteria, 5 mile loop turn around at Tuckahoe, 6 mile loop all the way to Three Chopt Road. All meet back at the shovel flag.

    Naked Moleskin:

    Several of the five milers took a loop around the quarter mile lap complaining that the five mile loop was not quite 5 miles. YHC was pretty confident that his route was accurate having scouted it several times and relying on his previous experience. I was so convinced that on my way to the office this morning I drove the route in the #hybrid so that I could gloat on the back blast that I was indeed correct and the the loop was a true 5 miles. Well……. Let’s just say that the route was a bit shy of the 5 mile advertised distance. Apologies to the group, I will remeasure for accurate distance next time.

    Rosie made it out the the Friday run for the first time. He is thinking about committing to the BRR and wanted to see where his running legs where given a previous injury. All went well today and I am hoping that he can do the BRR with the team. He would be a great addition. Splinter posted for the first time in my memory for a Friday run. He claimed he was there to train for the BRR, might be a bit early, but better early than late. Weird not to see Sippy and Bleeder out there on a Friday morning.

    Couple of late comers this morning. Loose Goose called me at 515 for a preview of the route this morning because he was running a few minutes behind. He got to the start right as we were leaving. Cirlce K appeared on the route about 10 minutes or so into the run. He made a lucky guess and hit grove toward boulevard and found the crew.

    Workout tomorrow at GridIron and Dogpile. Playing in the snow in as a middle aged man is as fun as when you were a kid. Post, have some fun out there in the snow. Sippy says to bring snow shovels for the workout at DogPile.

    Announcements:

    Splinter to tweet out the instructions for F3 cancellation/announcements regarding snow closings etc. Look for that in the next few hours.

    BRR team is filling up. Grab a spot now. It is a blast and attainable for anyone who does F3 on a regular basis. Prior to last year Swirly had never done a 10k and slayed his three legs at the BRR last year. Remember, F3 Corporate is counting on you!!!

  • They Say It’s Your Birthday…..

    21 ventured out into the gloom the day before the snowpocalypse was scheduled to descend upon the Richmond.  Today’s workout was centered around all the random celebrity birthdays who celebrate January 21.  It went down like this:

    COP

    SSH – 20

    Arm Circles – 5 small, 5 large and repeato in reverse

    Don Quixote – 15

    Mosey off the AO and head a few blocks down to the hill at Malvern.

    First Birthday Exercise – Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) did fire safety PSAs before being a Spice Girl.  Partner up and fireman carry/piggy back carry up the hill.  Perform Telly Savalas Dirty Dozen burpees (12 burpees).  Plank up or do LBCs.

    Head back to the bottom of the hill and reverse partner roles – fireman carry up to the top again and perform 12 Stonewall Jackson Hand Release merkins.  Plank up.

    Head back down the hill and then reascend the hill with Jam Master Jay Run DMC “Walk this Way lunges”.  Anyone wearing Adidas gets a head start – no takers.

    Form two columns and make a Benny Hill Indian run back to the AO.

    Behind the AO, break into four groups for Paul Allen Microsoft DOS.

    D – Derkins

    O – Overhead hang leg lifts

    S – Squats

    The fourth group runs to the first station cascading that group forward to the next station, etc.  Everyone completes all stations twice.

    Center up on the blacktop for double Ring of Fire.  Perform 10 merkins and go round the ring with either a Billy Ocean Caribbean Queen crab walk or Jack Nicklaus golden bear crawl.

    On your 6 for:

    Rasputin Russian Twist – 20

    Ethan Allen – Work those abs spelling “Fort Ticonderoga” in the air

    Jonathan Quick – Called upon TYA, hockey enthusiast and New Endland native, to call the next exercise.  20 American Hammers

    Offshore’s 2.0’s b-day – Offshore called 20 Freddy Mercuries

    Back to the shovel flag where Swirly took us out.

    MOLESKIN

    The Pax’s expectation of a cadence-free spectacle was not met.  Oh well, maybe next time.  Lab Rat enjoys his Billy Ocean and seemed to recollect quite a bit of the song.

    Welcome FNG Dreamsicle!  We hope to have you back soon.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    With 100% chance of snow on the way, Pax with 4WD are offering shuttles in their respective areas to Saturday’s Dogpile.  Post in the backblast if you need a ride.

    Stay Warm!

  • Ride Rabbit, Ride!

    10 Faithful RVA PAX and 1 FNG posted for a cold workout at SOT. The thermometer read 14, but it felt sunny & 70. It went something like this:

    THANG

    Circle bus loop (Bleeder = 2 laps on bike)

    COP: 28 SSH, 28 Crab Cakes, 28 American Hammers, 28 Russian Soldiers, 14 Merkins

    Circle bus loop (Bleeder = 2 laps on bike)

    COP: 10 minutes of burpees with a twist (lbc’s instead of burpees)

    Circle bus loop (Bleeder = 2 laps on bike)

    Jack Rabbit Loops: variation of Love Hill around the Bus Loop, combined with the speed and comradery of Blimps
    Jack (Bleeder) is the Rabbit on the bike (Wilson and Aisle 5 traded once or twice). PAX performs a slow moving exercise until the Rabbit catches the 6. Leaders return to 6. Start again. Exercises included:
    Lunges, Backward Run, Broad Jump Burpees, Imperial Squat Walkers, Sideways Curb Crawlers (each side), bear crawl, crab walk, maybe more?

    Run half a lap to bus loop

    Ascending Curb Crawls with a Twist: Bear Crawl, Merkin, LBC – increment merkins by 1 and LBCs by 5 each time
    Crawl Bear on evens (2 & 10, 4 & 20, 6 & 30, etc)
    OYO until time was called (most made it to 6)

    Mosey back to VSF for quick COP: 28 Flutter Kicks, 10 Don Quixotes

    MOLESKIN:

    Welcome to Dos Equis! Solid performance on a cold day that kept many of the regulars in the fartsack. Since Dos Equis has 4 daughters, YHC was toying with calling him Ocho Equis…but Dos Equis stuck.

    Respect to all the PAX who yelled “Darrell Green” at the 28s!

    YHC thought we’d be able to get 3 full loops of the Jack Rabbit Loops in…as it turned out, the PAX made it 3/4 of the way around.

    When YHC announced 10 Minutes of Burpees, Honey Do let out the biggest groan of disappointment…only to be rewarded with a massive head start for the day for this month’s LBC challenge. YHC is fairly certain that Honey Do would have dominated the burpees; he was just looking out for his FNG and didn’t want to scare him away from F3.

    Aisle 5 and Bleeder do NOT adjust their bicycle seats to the same position. Although this would allow for them to very easily ride tandem on a bicycle built for one: Bleeder on the seat and Aisle 5 standing while pedaling. Terrific visual on a hump day…

    ANNOUNCEMENTS:

    Hump Day Happy Hour TONIGHT @ Postbellum: 4:30pm.

    Lockjaw on the Q tomorrow at 45MOMM

    Snowpocalypse on Friday.

  • Tuesday, Bloody, Tuesday

     

    15 of the faithful appeared in the Gloom for a beatdown at noToll. Here’s how it went down.

    THE THANG

    Short Mosey to the Basketball Court

    20X SSH

    10X Merkins

    50X LBC’s

    30X Don Quixote

    30X Imperial Walkers

    4 Corners for 30 minutes

    every corner 20X Merkins, 30X Box Cutters, 50X LBCS

    Lunge,  Crab walk & Bear Crawl between each corner

    Then a Quick game of PACMAN

    Short Mosey back to the Shovel Flag

    3 Minutes of Mary

    40X LBCs

    40X Bama Prom Date

    Ricky Bobby took us out in the COT

     

    Moleskin

    As YHC arrived at the AO, and cranked the tunes from PANDORA,  U2’s Sunday, Bloody, Sunday was heard;  Swirly upon hearing the song said, how appropriate for a Bleeder Q. YHC did plan to take this Q,  It’s been exactly two years since the “Bleeder incident.”  YHC is happy at this point to be able to walk( & bear crawl)  Thanks to all you guys for continuing to grow F3 like you have! YHC would not be any where close to physically normal;  OK,  Normal is definitely a relative term here.

    Sippy approached YHC as the PAX was starting to gather wondering, given YHC lack ability to shake prolonged knee injuries, if we were going to run much.  Sippy looked slightly dismayed with my response that we would run, but not very far.  YHC assured him that there would be plenty of activity;  however, it should be noted that no one in the PAX was wearing short; most must have expected little activity and dressed accordingly.

    Thanks to TYA for announcing to the PAX that YHC birthday was yesterday.  Another year older & wiser perhaps, but still no respect like TYA and Ricky Bobby!

    Lug Nut made Circle K look early as they both arrived in LIFO fashion.

    PACMAN was a good change of Pace,  Sippy first introduced the concept to YHC at Dogpile.  YHC adapted it for the noToll crowd!

    SOT – DK Q— something about wooden spoons….

    Hump Day Happy Hour this Wednesday at Postbellum – DK is also the Q —- more wooden spoon stories…  Times for most 5-7,  some may arrive earlier.

  • Punisher lives up to its name….

    10 Faithful posted for a beatdown in the windy cold at Punisher.  Here’s how it went down:

    Mosey around the school to the back left corner for COP:
    Burpee x 1 OYO
    SSH x 20 IC
    Burpee x 2 OYO
    Don Quixote x 20 IC
    Burpee x 3 OYO
    Merkins x 10 IC
    Burpee x 4 OYO
    LBC’s x 20 IC
    Burpee x 5 OYO
    Mountain Climbers x 10 IC
    Burpee x 6 OYO
    Spiderman step up with reach x 15 IC
    Burpee x 7 OYO
    Hello Dolly x 20 IC
    Burpee x 8 OYO
    Slow bending squat x 15 IC
    Burpee x 9 OYO
    Flutter kicks x 20
    Burpee x 10 OYO

    Mosey back to the parking lot & partner up. First man does exercises while second runs to the “No littering” sign in the back left corner of the AO and back to parking lot. Switch and repeato until all exercises are completed:
    Merkins x 50
    Spiderman step ups with reach x 100
    Slow bending squats x 200
    Flutter kicks x 300
    when finished, do LBC’s until last team is done

    Mosey to the playground in the back of the school to turn our arms to jello:
    With the same partner, take turns doing assisted pullups. Each man does 10 pullups each and then both men do 20 LBC’s each. Rinse and repeat until each man has done 50 pullups.

    Mosey back to the flag for Numberama, Namerama, and COT.

    Moleskin:

    In preparation for today’s beatdown, YHC harkened back to long ago when I did my last Q. I admit it has been too long, as graduate school has sapped whatever limited brain power I would have otherwise have had to devote to conceiving diabolical ways to deliver beatdowns to the devoted PAX of Richmond. I remembered that the burpee ladder at COP was a great way to start a workout, and I was rewarded by a few whispers of mumble chatter this AM as we progressed through one of the harder COP’s that F3 can deliver. In YHC’s defense, the wind was whipping that cold air and I couldn’t really feel my buttocks by the time we finished our warm up jog, so I felt that we should bypass the standard warm up COP and jump right in to a full fledged beatdown, if for no other reason than to get warm fast! And I must say that this PAX responded with vigor! I had expected MUCH more mumble chatter than was actually heard, but about halfway through the COP I realized that without TYA or Toga there, and with me being Q (I can’t bitch about my own workout) the usual “mumble chatter” would probably not be heard. Despite TYA’s absence, it was observed that having Lockjaw there for the SSH’s was almost like having TYA, although it was less like a stork having a stroke (Toga’s description), and more like a walrus on the docks of San Francisco Bay, waving at the tourists for some tasty morsel to be thrown his way.  Heavy breathing was in abundance as the Burpees increased towards the magic #10, and the PAX pounded out each exercise with the power and confidence only seasoned F3 veterans can display.

    I’m not sure what to call the second round of exercises in the parking lot, although I do remember the first time I did them was at a Chumbucket Q at this AO. Jack Sparrow called it “the Murph”, although YHC admits complete ignorance as to why it should have been called that. If the PAX were tired after a hellish COP, no one showed it. Each man attacked the exercises with abundant energy and pounded out the runs to the sign as if TYA himself was there whispering jabs and insults into each man’s ear.

    After the last flutter kick was completed, there was just enough time left for one more evolution. YHC remembered someone mentioning recently that we don’t do enough pullups each week (maybe Swirly or Sippy?), so it was off to the playground to devote whatever energy we had left to making our “guns” bigger for the enjoyment of the M’s in our lives. YHC had to dig deep on that last set up pullups, and I think I remember BT talking about needing to “get angry” to pound out his last set. YHC was indeed proud to lead this group of men, as no one complained or displayed any signs of being too tired to continue, even though YHC layed down the hardest beatdown he could come up with. These are strong men, AYE!!

    Everyone agreed that Lockjaw needs to clean his brand new silver BMW 535i, as it looks like he drove it through a field of mud on the way to the AO this morning.  Perhaps a lesson from Bleeder is in order on how to maintain the appearance of our expensive rolling toys…..

    Announcements:

    Hump Day Happy Hour this Wednesday at Postbellum – DK is Q – Hope to see you all there!

    Bleeder is Q tomorrow at No Toll — the temp in the AM is forecasted to be around 12 degrees so layer up!

     

    Fudd out

  • Trail Run with Snowflakes

    4 Pax showed up for this morning’s edition of the RVA trail run.  Still dark at 7:00, but we followed a couple non-Pax (including Toga’s BIL) out into the gloom, testing our concentration skills.  Although Offshore rolled an ankle, that wasnt until later, so we cant blame the darkness on that (hope it’s good, Offshore).

    We ran out North Bank, across to Belle Isle, and back on Buttermilk.  Snow flurries started as we picked up Buttermilk, and were really coming down as we finished.  Quite the morning to run, one of those mornings that YHC is happy that he has the ability to be out on the trails.  Final tally:  6.85 miles according to Garmin.

    Nothing to really report other than the snow.  Everybody was in good spirits and ran strong.  YHC believes he didnt say anything too blue or outlandish that would require noting.

    Finished up with a quick COT that could have gone a little faster, but we started the count with Saab, whose struggles with numbers continues.

    Great run, gentlemen.  Always fun!

    AYE

  • The Beast Returns To Dogpile!

    13 strong showed up in the gloom this breezy Saturday morning ready to go!

    COT : 25 SSH, 20 IW, 15 windmills, 20 AC

    Mossy to the Carillon full field for :  The Beast – 6 reps of exercise 6 @ the 25, 50 and 25 yard lines up and back to the starting line. 1  Merkins,2  LBC’s,3 Squats,4 Workins,5 WW11,6 Burpees.

    Mossy to Love Hill : Partner up – partner up  run up to the top of the hill , partner 2 does exercise and then switch. Exercise’s : Lunges, Walking Russian Solder, Walkout Merkins.

    Mossy to Pull up station : 3 sets of 5 overhand pull ups and 5 dips

    mossy to patio : Ring of Fire – 10 Merkins

    Mossy to Flag for some Mary – 50 LBC’s 20 APD, 20 leg lifts, 20 6 inches, 20 Roselitas 10 flutter kicks.

    Moleskin:

    The pax showed up early and was ready to go this morning – even Fudd!

    YHC heard a huge sigh when calling out the first exercise as The Beast – but the pax attacked it and put forth great effort in order to conquer The Beast….That doqpile beast is no joke..  Love Hill was especially dark and gloomy this morning and we were greeted at the bottom by those not so friendly dogs – therefore the pax started off about 30 yards from the gate and the dogs… The Walking Russian Solder was a new exercise introduced into the love hill rotation and once Aisle 5 figured out opposite hand opposite leg he was rolling… Love Hill was her typical self ( a bitch) but the pax again pushed hard and made it to the top.. YHC was concerned we may have some trouble making it up there though –  not because of the dark, but because of Fudd’s head lamp that was freaken blinding us all…..

    It would not be a Swirly Q @ dogpile without some pull ups so as to not disappoint the pax we made our way over to the pull up station to everyone’s delight:) Lot’s of grunting and heavy breathing but the Pax banged them out in true F3 fashion – way to represent guys!

    Fudd let YHC know there was still a bit of time once we finished the ring of fire so YHC threw in a nice round of Mary @ the end to top things off – yep lot’s of moaning and groaning there too….

    Great job today fella’s – felt like we ran all over that park today – it was  a good solid workout.

    Announcements :

    Frosbite Challenge tomorrow – Go Honeydo and others who are participating in this event.

    Hump day Happy Hour – this coming Wed – DK taking the lead on that – let’s all try to catch up and have a few beers….

    Fudd Q – Monday Punisher

    Bleeder – Tuesday No Toll

    DK Wed – SOT

    Lockjaw – Thursday MM

    TYA – Friday RAMM

    Sippy Cup – Sat Dogpile

    See y’all in the gloom – Aye!

    Swirly

     

  • Legal Limits

    Great morning at the GridIron where two of the Faithful gathered in the rising sun for a full plate of the three Fs.

    Here’s how it went:

    Mosey from Parking Lot to and around Short Pump Middle School (front to back) to the Pillars.

    X21 Seal Jacks IC

    Legal Limits #1 OYO:
    x20 Merkins and x1 Air Squats
    x19 Merkins and x2 Air Squats
    x18 Merkins and x3 Air Squats
    x17 Merkins and x4 Air Squats
    x16 Merkins and x5 Air Squats
    x15 Merkins and x6 Air Squats
    x14 Merkins and x7 Air Squats
    x13 Merkins and x8 Air Squats
    x12 Merkins and x9 Air Squats
    x11 Merkins and x10 Air Squats

    x25 Pole Smokers/Heels to Heaven 0Y0
    x25 Alabama Prom Dates OYO
    x21 Pole Smokers/Heels to Heaven 0Y0
    x21 Alabama Prom Dates OYO

    Legal Limits #2 OYO:
    x20 Lunges and x1 Merkins
    x19 Lunges and x2 Merkins
    x18 Lunges and x3 Merkins
    x17 Lunges and x4 Merkins
    x16 Lunges and x5 Merkins
    x15 Lunges and x6 Merkins
    x14 Lunges and x7 Merkins
    x13 Lunges and x8 Merkins
    x12 Lunges and x9 Merkins
    x11 Lunges and x10 Merkins

    x21 Pole Smokers/Heels to Heaven 0Y0
    x21 Alabama Prom Dates IC
    x21 Pole Smokers/Heels to Heaven 0Y0
    x21 Alabama Prom Dates IC

    x21 Merkins OYO
    x21 Air Squats OYO
    x21 Merkins OYO
    x21 Air Squats OYO

    x21 Pole Smokers/Heels to Heaven 0Y0
    x21 Alabama Prom Dates IC
    x21 Pole Smokers/Heels to Heaven 0Y0
    x21 Alabama Prom Dates IC

    x21 Merkins OYO
    x21 Air Squats OYO
    x21 Merkins OYO
    x21 Air Squats OYO

    x21 Pole Smokers/Heels to Heaven 0Y0
    x21 Alabama Prom Dates IC
    x21 Pole Smokers/Heels to Heaven 0Y0
    x21 Alabama Prom Dates IC

    x6 Merkins OYO
    x6 Air Squats OYO

    Mosey back to Parking Lot.

    COT: Prayer of thanks and request for continued watch care.

    Moleskin:

    The clock ran out – more pole smokers were anticipated; nonetheless a solid, no-frills workout with six exercises.

    Despite heavy legs, Attila took command at the end of the workout and converted the mosey to a sprint – YHC neither anticipated the hard charge nor did he have the legs to counter. Well done, Attila – a veritable blitzkrieg deserving of your new handle.

    Some speculation of the challenges Johnsonville may have faced last night – his leaving work early to “set his campsite before the rainfall” was likely not successful. His return to the GridIron (with the anticipated stories of January camping horror) is welcome.

    Matthew 11:28-30

  • “It’s a Frickin’ Triangle People…”

    20 strong gathered at Mary Munford – about 1 for each degree it was above zero…

    The Thang:
    Mosey to far corner of school grounds along Grove.
    Warmup:
    Side Straddle Hop x 20
    Don Quixotes x 10
    Imperial Walker Squat x 10
    Merkin x20
    LBC x20

    Mosey to Field. Break into 2-4 groups (depending upon number). Each group advances to a different corner (i.e. station).
    Station one: Complete 10 Burpees. Run to next station*
    Station two: Burpees x 10, Merkins x 20. Run to next station*
    Station three: Burpees x 10, Merkins x 20, WWII Situps x 20. Run to next station*
    Repeat ….until Q says stop or 2 rounds (or rather triangles) completed:
    *Advance from station to station by running diagonal, then running to the right along the perimeter – thus forming a triangle.

    Plank up in center of field. Circle of fire. Complete 10 merkins, then Bear Crawl around circle until back in original position.
    Line up facing far end of field. Break up into groups of about 5 each. Group planks up extending across field about 6 feet apart. Person in back does alternating bear crawl (under) and jump (over) each member in line…indian style until entire field is traversed.
    Mosey back to flag:
    American Hammers x20
    Superman x 1
    COT

    Moleskin:
    Most showed up in long pants, while a few die-hards arrived in shorts. Those who couldn’t decide (DK), showed up in both (British-style we supposed). Saab was not coordinated enough to perform the Imperial Walker Squats, but he gave it his best attempt. He also understands now it is NOT Russian Twist but American Hammer (in the parlance of our times…). Ground was way too cold and resulted in many frozen appendages, and a few receded-ones I imagine.

    Started out with a lofty goal of 7 iterations of the triangle, but realized quickly we needed to scale down to only two in the interest of time, exhaustion, and potential frost bite on the fingers. Toga complimented Saab on his VQ. Saab reminded Toga it wasn’t his first, which either meant he was terrific on his second go-around, or his first time was that forgettable and it ended in a whimper. Bear crawls were equally as painful…frozen ground was described as crawling on rocks or gravel. Some said they even saw imprints from the Christmas Eve splashdown/mudfest.

    Anyway, learned not to ask somebody why they got to bed late the night before (DK). I didn’t consider the handcuffs or the spoon.

    Rock on TYA, Lockjaw… I’ll work to hit the trail run on Sunday, albeit in a conservative fashion.

    The Saabinator abides.