Category: Richmond, VA

  • Things are ‘F’ up

    I thought I would be solo on a run this morning getting a little training in prior to running Monument Ave in 3 weeks. Chaplain came out so we decided a warm up run to catch up a little was on the menu. He was telling things about happenings within the government you have to shake your head and go WTF. It’s insanity my teenager has more sense than those in charge right now. Finished up 2.2 miles in 20 minutes a good start to the morning.

    Stay tuned I had the Q at Rock and Roll so look out for the highlights(I said I had something evil and demonic I did not lie)

  • [EC]While You Were Fartsacking

    This busy Beaver put in some extra credit with a 3 mile ruck setting a pace of 16:57/mi. with his wee tiny legs. Sadly, it was a ruck for one, but a good ruck! Always trying to beat the previous pace.

    -The only thing we can control in this life is our intentions.-

    Beaver

  • March Madness at DaPile

    6 men posted on the second day of spring for a hot potato DaPile.

    Opus Q:

    Mosey to basketball court, COP various exercises.

    Mosey through the trail to CMS for triple check: P1 swing laydowns, P2 jump squats, P3 timer

    Mosey to wall, 20 donkey kicks + bear crawl to curb

    Spit Q:

    (Not so) Free throws – each PAX attempts a free throw. If they make it 10 merkins, if they miss 5 burpees. Many burpees were done.

    Mini Dora – partner up, 50x lunges, 100x flutter kicks, 150x American hammers

    Bulkhead Q:

    Mosey back to Atlee jungle gym. Triple check: P1 pull ups, P2 dips, P3 lap around parking lot

    Native American run to front of school. Stop for some wall sits + arm circles.
    Mosey back to flag for MoM and stretching.

    Numbers, names, Spit took us out.

    Prayers to The Carpenter and his sister for a quick recovery.

    As usual good 2nd F at the Local Cup

  • Sping time has come

    11 pax post to Currahee this morning along 2 four legged friends. Route was given and everyone took off. All stayed together for about 1/2 mile then Pax split in 2. Some went the 4 mile route.. others went the 5 mile one.

    Glad to have accountability partners. SYITG!

    V/r

    John (Gypsy) Boles

  • Double Digits Not Allowed at the Lounge

    6 Southsiders took on Form Friday at TwinTeam. Goals for the day: low reps, good form, keep moving, limit complaints from the Lounge. We were also graced with the triumphant return of Rodeo Clown to the boot camp world after his injury at Twin Team months ago, we avoided the hill and sidewalk so he didn’t have any traumatic flashbacks. Welcome back RC.

    After a warm up near the flag we headed off toward JRHS with stops along the way for various exercises – tempo merkins, low and slow Copperhead squats, lunges, and the highlight of the day Slow Count burpees. The PAX were so confused by the exercise Last Call had to watch the demonstration twice to make sure he had it right. A reminder to the Q that double digit burpees was frowned upon at the Lounge kept the first 2 rounds to 4 each.

    Travel around the high school with various stops, exercises and mumblechatter. Back to BWES for a few other stops and the benches for the Pigskin favorite Bulgarian Split Squats among other things. Closed out with some Mary and 1 final slow count burpee.

    Announcements:

    The Century Classic – coming to an AO near you May 2-3. Find a team, do some running and rucking, have some fun. Details to come.

    Rodeo Clown is hiking for Make a Wish and raising funds.

    Chili Cook-off at casa de Elle Woods tomorrow 3pm – see slack for info.

    The Bridge is back up and running – look for more info about dates from various RVA Qs in the coming months.

    Breaking Bread is looking for Qs for March – sign up, take a dinner, make a difference.

  • Something, Something Q-cumber 3-Way

    “Who’s running this show?” As 3 HIMs stretched OYO and MC’d into start time, perhaps a couple mins into it. There were only 2 of us scheduled to show up this gloom but we got a surprise from our beloved Pool Boy! YHC came flying into the neighborhood in celebration to hear of Pool Boys presence with at least a dozen quick honks from the pick up more than likely alerting and waking some of the park neighbors. I may need to write up an apology for that.

    Warmarama! – Mosey to the snack shack.

    • SSH’s
    • 3 sets – Shoulder beaters from PB
    • Roscoe’s Wife, Leg Stretches
    • Imperial Walkers

    COP 1 – Beaver Q

    For time with no breaks other than to look at which exercise came next.


    COP 2 – Pool Boy Q
    • 25 Double Clutch Stiletto Squats on curb
    • Bear Crawl to end of parking curbs
    • Fence split squats 20 each leg

    COP 3 – Choo Choo Q

    • Cocaine Bears 15-20 parking spaces and Burnie back.
    • Light Post Run – start with 10 SSH’s every post adds 10 more reps than the previous. 7 posts = 280 SSH’s

    Numbers & Namarama

    Announcements & Prayer Reqs – State Farm coming to town in a week or 2, looking out for that. Prayers for Pool Boys and the grandparents in their family.

    Choo Choo took us out in prayer.

    Love you men,

    Beaver

  • Build a Beast with Questionable Coupon Choices at Satan’s Hill

    Eight beasts and one fearless Rucker rolled into Satan’s Hill, ready to take on a high-octane workout. This is how it all went down.

    Warm-Ups – The Usual Not-So-Thrilling Stuff

    We stretched, we moved, we pretended to enjoy it—just the standard prelude to the real suffering ahead.

    The Real Workout – Build a Beast

    The challenge? Build a beast. The twist? You had to pick a coupon. Q urged everyone to choose wisely, but, well, if you know our crew, “wise” might be a relative term.

    The exercises that forged (or broke) the beasts:
    ✅ Jump Squats
    ✅ Ball Dippers
    ✅ Skull Crushers
    ✅ Curls
    ✅ Overhead Press
    ✅ Burpees

    Wild Cat wrapped things up with a meaningful prayer.

    Big thanks for the opportunity to lead. Pushing through the pain with this group of fine gentlemen was an honor. We all make each other better. Love You All!

    IRON SHARPENS IRON, SO ONE MAN SHARPENS ANOTHER.

  • WAMM

    With a ratio of 3 to 1, a nonsensical nine chose to walk:run around Mary’s outer quarter.

    With age and injury, running may be less of a thing. Despite that, a route was offered to the few who were willing and able.

    https://onthegomap.com/s/fhk6n1ne

    All:  Head West.  Take Seneca to Tuckahoe loop, then Paxton to Ampthill loop….

    4’s return on Grove after completing aforementioned…
    5’s :  Repeat Seneca/Tuckahoe loop then return on Grove.  Reverso is suggested.
    6’s: Also repeat Paxton/Ampthill loop before returning on Grove. Note early cutover before hitting bottom of Paxton

    Saab abides…

  • Thankful to be Q’ing again

    After a hiatus to take care of treating my cancer (which has gone well overall so far) I was back again leading the PAX with some kettlebell workouts. Admittedly I did drop 5 pounds in kb weight; otherwise I would have struggled more.

    The workout went like this:

    COP: SSHs (just kidding I don’t do those for COP), DQs, helicopters, DMH, HRMs, MCs and FMs. Mosey to back of school.

    Doras with a theme of 52 (upcoming birthday): 52 sit and press, 104 bench press and 208 LBCs. Mosey toward other side of school. 2 sets of 13 lawnmower pulls each arm.

    4 corners: 13 burpees, 26 high pulls, 39 curls (I struggled on this one) and 52 coupon squats (gotta build those legs for pool season). mosey back; 2 sets of 13 lawnmower pulls each arm.

    2 sets of 13 triceps and swings combo.

    Finished with coupon wall sits and a couple sets of halos.

    Gypsy is hosting a help him with chainsaws, shoot stuff and drink beer on 3/22. Hope everyone has good medical insurance and a good time. I will be Q’ing on my birthday on 3/29 at Gridiron. Attila took us out in prayer; it was good to see everyone out there. Also enjoyed coffeeteria ala Offshore; Al Gore would have been proud of our discussion.

    Fireman Ed

  • Church (Kettle)Bells

    WEAG’s most dangerous duo gathered at the Crossing for another epic workout. This evening, it was time to break out the kettlebells and push the Women’s Workout Group aside. Here is a brief summary for your viewing pleasure:

    Mosey to the South Parking Lot for Warm-Ups: Assorted exercises all in perfect cadence. Head back to the start and grab the Kbells

    Exercise One: 4 Corners Prostitute with WWII Sit Ups w/Lift, Upright Row, Lawnmower Pulls, Goblet Squats. Around the worlds in between stations.

    Exercise Two: Various Kettlebell movements around the upper parking lot: Overhead carry, Reverse arm curls, and others that I cannot remember

    Finished out with some bench press.

    Numbers, Names, Announcements, Prayer Requests. YHC took us out.

    Final thoughts: Great workout and conversation this evening! We even took some shrapnel from the Lead Pastor, who also happens to be Birdman’s dad.

    SYITG