Category: Richmond, VA

  • “D.A.B” run

    DAB: Not the gen Z dance movement or the apparent reference to this. I made up a new term for our “down and back” run. Today, we had an empty Q sheet and a Rosie with angry knees. I quickly whipped up this run (basically MOT towards Timberwolf via Woolridge and Charter colony).

    I think Doozy gets the prize for almost making it to Timberwolf. 2nd place goes to a pair of squirrels (Tobit, yes that Tobit and 100 percent Rosetta). The Duke and I had a nice conversation about wrestling, fatherhood (M is expecting and due in two months), staying in shape. We put in 4.8 miles at around a 9:10 pace (pretty happy with that).

    Prayers for all our wild and wonderful kids — that they stay safe and have fun during these summer months.

    Special prayers for Draper as he works through a challenging season — as OC put it, it can feel like moving boulders. I’m grateful to Draper for sharing his story today. These honest conversations remind us that every one of us goes through highs and lows — and that’s not just normal, it’s human.

    Draper took us out in prayer. BOLO for August home grown half.

  • WTF Attila??

    Six of us did some of Attila’s greatest hits but also ran ~ 3 miles because he was not here.

    We moseyed to the Wells Fargo for warmups and did his routine of SSH, IW, DQ, Arm Circles, Helicopters, DMH, Merkins and LBCs (sorry for APDs).

    Then ran to Flo’s parking lot and visited 5 light poles and did 10 HRM at each (50 total). Then did a 3X check of running, jump squats and Freddies.

    Ran back to the Wells Fargo and partnered up. One ran around the bank while the other did Heals to Heaven, then LBCs and finally Flutters.

    Made it back to Pocahontas in time for a little Mary.

    Attila only comes to WTF when someone is injured and plans to do a walking workout around the school. Thankfully, everyone attending is healthy and was ready to run in the humidity.

    Prayers for Roger Roger, Fireman Ed and Fudd’s sister Mary.

    Looking forward to Attila getting Respect at his Kettle Q tomorrow before coffee.

  • R-E-S-P-E-C-T

    The silent years are over.  As YHC ushered in the respectful era, here is how it went down:

    • COP
      • SSH
      • IW
      • DQ
      • Helicopters
      • Arm circles
      • DMH
      • Merkins
      • LBC
      • APD
    • Mosey to the church parking lot for 4 corners:
      • 50 HRM
      • 50 PLTs
      • 50 2x crab cakes
      • 50 side crunches, each side
      • 50 squats
    • Mosey back across River Road for a 3x check
      • Run
      • WWI crunches
      • Monkey humpers
    • Mosey back to the parking lot for a ring of fire with 10 merkins
    • COT with YHC taking us out

    Many thanks for the birthday wishes, especially with Blue Moon and Fudd making an appearance at FW.  Grateful for the PAX showing up today.  YHC now has an excuse for being slow. Good to see Last Call despite his frustration with the early morning Heisman.  Only appropriate as one member of the PAX turns 50 and another prepares to be married.

    Prayers up for Roger Roger and Fireman Ed.  More prayers for Senor Frog as he ties the knot this weekend.  Memorial Day convergence at Tredegar at 7 am.  Check Slack.

    God is good all of the time!

    Attila

  • VA Homecoming Dates

    Monsoon conditions hampered the drive to No Toll but quickly evaporated within 10 minutes, making for a relatively dry post. A hot potato post, to be clear, but at least a dry one.

    WARMARAMA: Machismo moseyed us to parking lot for SSHs, Donny Qs, imperial squat walkers, and some merkins. He was kind and get us of our six. 

    Rolled to futbol field shelter. 

    COP 1: Machismo’s TABATA

    8 rounds, 45 seconds of work then 45 seconds of rest. First 5 rounds were alternating Machismo “I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up”; next 3 rounds were alternating Machismo “Virginia Homecoming Dates.” Belay was really good at those, so he must have been a Homecoming King stud. 

    COP 2: L Wood’s Eye of the Storm

    5 burpees in shelter. Run to corner 1 and hit 30 SSHs. Run back to shelter for 5 more burpees then hit 30 Lieutenant Dans in corner 2. Repeato with 30 squats and 3 merkins in last 2 corners. Twas very kind of L Woods to not ask us to lay in the grass. 

    Machismo really wanted to do some more TABATA Virginia Homecoming Dates (coming soon to a Q near you), but we just ignored him. Dealer grabbed the hot potato. 

    COP 3: Dealer’s Plank Dora

    Partner up. One partner runs to water tower while other hits 100 Peter Parkers, 200 Plank Jacks, 300 Mountain Climbers. Shoulder burn for the W. It’s really dissatisfying when you can’t finish because time runs out. 

    PRAYERS: For Double Mint’s momma and care takers. For all of us to try to shine light. 

  • no rain in sight

    Drove to Bermuda in a downpour, only to find clear skies. With word of a FNG hopes were high. All 5 of us mosied to the lower lot to WARMARAMA. The usual SSH, Don Qs, imperial walkers, and my famous taint ticklers. From there lower pole alley provided a spot to find our place on the curb. Stiletto squat lunge(lt. Dan) really burned the legs to kick off leg day. After that spin around for pole dancers. Feel the burn as we mosied to the gazebofor some dips and bathroom break. From here I hot potatoed to Broadway. Merkins, he loves some merkins almost as much as hoedowns. We mosied to our usual wall for mountain climbers, hoedowns, and merkins. The mosey BTTF I was really feeling in the legs, I think everyone was. Ring of fire to finish it off. Ww2s, heels to heaven, american hammers, lbcs, and something else that I can’t remember at this point. Circled up for COT and finished out with naming the FNG Shooter McGavin. Avid golfer and chesterfield police officer were flag to have you and look forward to watching your progress.

  • 49CC

    Routes shown below. Only 5 miler was run today with only 4 intrepids, so expect these to make a reappearance on a future date.

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    Saab abides

  • Always Sunny and 70 with a Kettlebell

    The heavens opened up this morning to cool off 6 kettlebell studs that were not made of sugar. The Week of Warby continues. Mission statement, core values.

    The 5:30am whistle blew and we were off for a quick mosey followed by a few stretches for the hammies, DMH, SSH, Ukrainian soldiers.

    The Thang: 4 corners, non lady of the night, which seemed to be a slight relief to the PAX. But, starting at the first corner YHC instructed for a death frog to the next corner. Think of it as a small hop murder bunny with a high pull at the end. We finally got to the corner and performed 10 squat thrusters with a twist at the top (10 each side). Rifle carry to the next corner for a new move. 20 Devil Halos. KB started at the left foot, pick up to the opposite side of the head for a halo, down to the opposite foot. Death Frogs to the next corner for 30 curls. Rifle carry to the next corner for reverse lunge gun slingers 40 total, 20 each side.

    The PAX crushed it and with so much time left, we went for a second round of 4 corners. This time no Death Frogs and normal routines. Corner 1: 10 each arm bent over rows, Corner 2: 20 swings, Corner 3: 30 skull crushers, Corner 4: 40 Vups.

    With extra time we did peoples chair with front presses and over head presses. Couldnt give back 8 minutes, so we finished with 2/3s of a triple check. Timer walked, partners did calf raises and shoulder shrugs.

    Time called. Numbers, names, announcements, PR. The Duke took us out with a motivating chant he had from his old wrestling days.

    Always an honor to lead you gents!

    SYITG

  • Joe Rogan and Rain

    YHC was awake at 5:05am to take on the ruck workout for this am, pouring rain. Checked the radar and looked promising at 5:30am for a ruck journey.

    Load up in the car arrived at the parking lot, rain stopped, was able to load up and outfit myself then placed rain jacket over all gear for a semi dry effort…sweating was a plus. With no-one else posting I decided to do the Giles loop. Wore the headlamp to the bottom of the hill and return through the wooded trail and it was bright enough that no headlamp was needed.

    As I was solo, I had a Joe Rogan Podcast on and it was Awesome to have this accompany me on my walk and my thoughts for the day. I was able to return to the car, get everything packed back in the trunk and the rain returned. Blessed morning and appreciate the spring and all that is offered at this time of year.

    Have a great day gents and hope to see you all in the gloom soon. Cheers….CB!

  • A Farewell to the Silent Years

    4 brave redwoods weathered the early morning to get the day started right at HBR.  After assembling at the near end of the parking lot, there was a quick mosey to the bus lane.  Here is how it went down from there:

    • COP
      • SSH
      • IW
      • DQ
      • Helicopters
      • Arm circles
      • DMH
      • Merkins
      • LBC
      • APD
    • 50s down the bus lane the field, 5 sets of 10 of each
      • 50 merkins
      • 50 WWII sit-ups
      • 50 squat thrusters
      • 50 2x crab cakes
      • 50 one-legged crunches, each side
      • 50 Chuck Norris
    • 4x check
      • Run
      • H2H
      • Wall sit
      • Straight-legged crunches
    • COT with YHC taking us out

    One last Q in the silent years for YHC. 

    YHC easily guessed the PAX today;  4 faithful posters.  YHC was unable to turn the rain off at Handshake’s request. Prayers up for Roger Roger and Fireman Ed.  More prayers for Senor Frog as he ties the knot this weekend.  Lunch tomorrow at Fish & Pig.

    God is good all of the time!

    Attila

  • We live for this stuff!

    Two of us braved the wet trails this morning to sink or swim. We knocked out 3.5 miles with weight on our backs. Why make life easy? Spent the time solving all of life’s mysteries parenting, self-discipline, hiking strategies, and of course how women are obviously the superior species. Shoutout to Friday for showing up! Turns out we both enjoy suffering in nature.

    Don’t waste the day!