Category: Richmond, VA

  • Polos and Dockers

    Polos and Dockers

    6, maybe 7, depends how you count it, total studs stopped off on their way home to pick up chicken and work off some pounds in the latest edition of The Punisher. Temperatures were 70 and sunny. According to the waitress at Dot’s Tavern, the following might have happened.

    COP

    SSHs, Hillbillies, Don Quixotes, Dead Man Hang.

    Run the loop, 1.25 laps.

    Line up at the parking signs. YHC felt inspired by Senor Frog. At each sign, we did 1-2-3. One burpee, 2 WWIIs, 3 merkins. Let’s call it 10 signs.

    Mosey over there for the Deck of Death. Here’s the catch: we didn’t have a deck of cards, which is a little bit of a challenge when playing Deck of Death. So, YHC just improvised and called cards of his choice.

    Diamonds: side straddle hops, or hop stride saddles
    Clubs: Monkey humpers
    Hearts: Squats
    Spades: Merkins

    This one will be back.

    Mosey BTTVSF. One round of the squat wave, dealer’s choice.

    Numbers, names, and The Handshake took us out.

    Announcements: Splintervals today.
    January 25, Fudd leading at The Bridge. Other Q’s, please announce this.

    NMS: Kubota and EF Hutton are sharp dressers for work.

  • You almost killed Pigskin!

    It was cold rainy day in March and Johnsonville had the Q. Gomer made some early comment about not using any cover and Johnsonville complied. There was running and exercising around the pickleball courts and lots of work in puddles. This Q became legendary because Pigskin quit early thinking he was going to die if he continued. They were so cold that Johnsonville forgot to post the backblast. “Stupid” is what is referenced when looking back on this Q. Remember, as Mr. Garrison said, “there are no stupid answers, just stupid people”.

  • Heartbreak Ridge: Wrapped

    Heartbreak Ridge: Wrapped

    2024 was another great year at Heartbreak and for the final Q, we reviewed some of our greatest hits. And if the Pax guessed the Q for each routine, the Q did 5 burpees (and they never guessed wrong).

    We started with a warmup of SSH, Ukrainian Soldiers, Dead man’s hang, Cherry Pickers, Flutters, Handshake Scorpion Kicks, Half Pencil Roll, Honeydo Scorpion Kicks & HRM.

    Then we hit the bus loop and did 3 squats at each pole. This was a Senor Frog special and with him not attending, no burpees were assigned.

    We hit the back lot and partnered up for some wheelbarrows and derkins (3X). Honeydo was the Q and was correctly guessed by the Pax and so he did 5 burpees in honor of his Q and the rest did SSH.

    We were next to the bleachers so did a Lindsey of Step-ups and Dips. The Pax correctly identified this as an Attila favorite and he did 5 burpees as the rest did SSH.

    After a mosey to the wall, we did a triple check of people’s chair with overhead press, LBCs and the runner going to the far right pole and weaving their way to the far left pole, then the same from the left for the second run and for the final run, going straight ahead and then choosing left or right. Handshake started by saying this was his and so he did 5 burpees at the end while we did SSH.

    Mosey to the railing and it was time for a Pigskin favorite. 7’s with the railings in the middle: go over the railings one way and under the other. The exercises were HRM and WW2. Pigskin did his 5 burpees and we all did SSH.

    Time was running out so we went back to the flag. Those that did not have an exercise called or did not Q today (Gomer, Lighthouse, Offshore, Blue Moon), did not Q enough at Heartbreak in 2024 and so did ten burpees while the rest of us did SSH. Then the 5 of us with multiple Q’s in 2024 (Handshake, Attila, Pigskin, Honeydo and me) did 5 burpees to catch up. We all finished with SSH until time.

    Announcement: 1/1/25 Convergence at Dogpile/WDog

    Prayers: Thanks for 2024 for blessings in 2025 and raising up Fudd’s sister Mary, Fireman Ed and Roger Roger’s family.

    Coffeeteria at Starbucks. Attila did not attend because he had to take a shit and the rest of us, joined by Hutton, talked about taking a shit.

    Pigskin left us with the “see you next year” dad joke. Of course he did.

  • Closing 2024 with an Old Glory

    9 gloom warriors posted to NoToll to close out 2024 in style – with an Old Glory. Most knew what was coming and came anyway. A few, including on DR visitor, didn’t know exactly what they were in for. Either way, 0530 cam and off we went to dodge the Recycling truck and get our work done.

    Mosey to the back fields and around for 2 laps with OG in tow.

    Plant OG in the front corner and set the 20-minute timer for large 4 corners – 1) 20 merkins, 2) 20 jump squats, 3) 10 burpees and 3) 20 WWIIs. Complete as many laps as you can in 20 minutes. GO.

    Log your laps here if you want: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-L8e9W24ygnU0suaGyKxzi1PgPqY1CBd57hLrKTZI-g/edit?gid=1717732871#gid=1717732871

    Time is called. Convene back at the flag and line up for indigenous people run, with OG leading the way. 2 laps and back to the parking lot, including Oyster leading a jailbreak to keep OG away from Tinman.

    3 minutes left for some Mary – Freddies, Dollies, Rosalitas, Reverse Crunches and 30-seconds of Superman.

    COT, numbers, names and YHC took us out with reflections on 2024 and hope for 2025.

    Announcement – New Year’s Day Convergence tomorrow 0700 at Dogpile.

    No More Gumbo for 2024. Happy New Year men!

  • Downrange at Blackbeard’s Revenge

    Closing out 2024 with 1 final down range post in Surfside Beach/Murrells Inlet area. Respect to the 14 HIMs that showed up this morning. There were equal if not more PAX members that were 50+ in age today including Papa Smurf who is 76! Great to post with these fellas today and end 2024 with a good workout. Look forward to what 2025 has to offer. Here is how the workout went down:

    Warmup with various IC exercises including a variety of shoulder exercises that had my shoulders burning!

    COP 1: Lap around the baseball field to the benches. Partner up – alternate between wall sits and exercises on the benches to include dips, decline merkins, incline merkins, step ups x 24 each

    COP 2: Basketball Court Suicides including various exercises and bear crawls

    COP 3: Ring of Fire of your favorite called exercise x 24

    BTTF, Numbers, Names, Announcements, COT

  • chasing paces

    after previous miscommunication, YHC and Big Rig met at Swift Creek Elementary for a run on the Brandermill paths. Running down along the reservoir and back for 5ish miles. We were going for progressive paces for the middle miles, but the windy paths made it difficult to hit our lofty goals. But, we are better for attempting it!

  • Easy as One, Two, Three

    14 gathered for an end of the year Hoe Down Monday morning beat down.

    Mosey to Bodos’s office complex parking lot for a standard Introduction, Disclaimer and Warm Up. SSH, DH, DQ, EW, US, MERK, LBC

    Mosey to Rustique Salon & Spa for a Triple Check. MERK, LBC & Timer runs around Walgreens.

    Mosey across the street to Cocoanut Jewelry. Looking down said shopping plaza for potential Yoga girls to gawk-at, at Zinger Fit YHC noticed 54 structural walk way poles he could potentially put to good use. Something Simple, Something Easy. Easy as One, Two, Three. So YHC quickly formed, in the back of his reptilian brain, an articulate plan of action. ONE Burpee, TWO WW2, THREE Merkins at each of the 54 structural support poles. Sounds easy enough….

    YHC had to call an “audible” at pole 42 just shy of Bistro804. Something about only having 5 minutes to make it back to the flag.

    Mosey back to the Flag.. With 1.25 minutes to spare. “I figured we had time for a few more poles.” Names & Numbers. A few discussions concerning New Years Resolutions. 1. Read more books. 2. Use less profanity. 3. Join Oyster at Breaking Bread.

    No Prayer requests.

    Announcement- JAN 1 Dog Pile Convergence. See Slack. Gypsy Q.

    Thank You Bodo’s for praying for us.

    Thank You Pax for letting me Q!

  • EasyQ BBQ

    5 of the most wonderful people I know joined YHC to break bread with about 10 more amazing individuals.

    Warmarama: Pulled BBQ Chicken, ColeSlaw, Buns, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Yams, Cookies, Tea and Lemonade.

    The Thang: With the unexpected warm weather, it was perfect timing for an old favorite. Hot off the Smoker – Pulled BBQ chicken, Mac & Cheese and a couple of other sides, dessert and drinks. It was the perfect comfort meal to share.

    Moleskin: One of my best friends from high school wanted to get the families together on Sunday. Well, I said, “I have the perfect place in mind”, but we’ll have to bring the food and about 10 more will be joining us. Without hesitation, he asked “what can we bring”.

    The 2.0’s had a great time serving meals to everyone. They both made cookies – which were a big hit. I’m grateful we had the chance to stay and break bread together, what a great way to close out 2024, surrounded with good food and good people.

    Breaking Bread is on the Q sheet, don’t miss it for 2025. Let’s Go!!

    OYSTER – my cup is overflowing.

  • Thanksgiving

    A bunch of PAX showed up for the 2024 edition of Thanksgiving. Temperatures were 70 and sunny. According to TYA, the following might have happened.

    From memory…

    …COP…pacing…SSHs…pacing…mumbling about Massachusetts…pacing…mumbling about Berkeley Plantation…some questioning of an unsuspecting PAX member (maybe Fudd?)…pacing…I can’t hear him…can you hear him?…pacing…guys wondering if anyone can hear him…WWIIs…pacing…mumbling…some discussion of rain…pacing…TYA’s got a really big parka…pacing…Pilgrims mentioned…say what you are thankful for…pacing…modern medicine…pacing…saved Kay, which is awesome…pacing…pacing…is that his real skin color?…pacing…he should get that checked…pacing…he has…pacing…doctor says that’s “natural”…pacing…merkins…pacing…let’s mosey…

    …back and forth to the picnic tables…elevens…watch for the sticks…pacing…parka…darkness…rain…pacing…

    …black top…triple check…pacing…Massachusetts…pacing…Virginia only held for one year…pacing…maybe 2 years…pacing…Massachusetts…Swirly’s getting anxious…pacing…did you know the Bruins won the Cup in 1623?…pacing…really? No way…Swirly ready to start running…pacing…as true as anything else said today…pacing…parka…pacing…rain…pacing…Swirly/anxious…pacing…more questions for Fudd…pacing…let’s start the triple check already…pacing…three things are…pacing…balls to the wall, WWIIs…run to the fence…pacing…Bernie Sanders back…pacing…ok, boys…pacing…let’s go…

    …mosey BTTVSF…No Idea who took us out (different guy)…pacing…

    Net outcome…Berkeley first, TYA pacing, upset that Massachusetts second,…real Thanksgiving started with Lincoln (yep, that Lincoln).

    NMS: TYA paces as fast with a parka as he does without a parka. And, he’s super thankful for Kay and modern medicine. Amen.

    Announcements (prospective, as of November): The Bridge on Saturday, November 30th (sets the record for F3RVA attendance!!!).

  • (NewKent) We miss you Bermuda!!

    4 Hims showed up to a new work out location this morning. It was one of the darkest places on earth I believe. Between Wildwoods moaning and us getting dirty and wet this is what we can say went down…

    Warm up

    • Roscoe’s wife
    • Arm circles
    • Chinooks
    • Knee knockers
    • Butterfly’s
    • Right leg over left and so on
    • Fire hydrants
    • Imperial walkers
    • Ukrainian soldiers
    • SSH

    The Thang

    • Do a Merkin at every parking curb (24) and curb walk to each one
    • 5 toe touches at each curb on way back
    • 25 copper head squats
    • 25 WW2s
    • Run half mile loop
    • Rinse and repeat

    50 TURKISH GET UPS

    Ended with some MARY

    • Flutters and hold 6 inch’s
    • WW2s
    • American hammers
    • Freddie mercury

    Names, Numbers and Prayer Request for Yukon and his doctor visit today. We are hoping for good news! YHC took us out!!

    Great morning at a new spot but we missed that Bermuda grass. Glad to have Wildwood back from a little getaway to Jersey. He’s in the middle of planning a wedding so keep him in y’all’s prayers. Beaver had to cut out on time to deliver some pups so if anyone is interested in some puppy’s hit him up! Swisher Sweets is back at it and getting after it!! YHC is still extremely sore from PoolBoys beat down over the weekend. This F3 thing has helped me out tremendously with being a better husband, father and friend in just 6 months. Ready to take on 2025 and just keep improving my self everyday! Today marks 100 post for me.

    Coffee time…..