Category: Richmond, VA

  • SCCC for Two

    YHC rolled up to the finest country club in town for a rainy morning workout. As the clock got closer to the starting time it was looking like it would be a solo workout, but what does YHC but a familiar car pulling up and Hitchhiker rolled up.

    It was a familar routine, six rounds of tabata with one lap between, with the last round having two laps. The first round consisted of stretching which was a welcomed retreat. The next few rounds consisted of a mix of curls, abs, merkins, tricpe work, and we didnt let the rain detur us from sitting on the ground. THe rain sure did pick up when we got to our laps but all was good and spirits were high.

    Lots of mumble chatter around higher education, writing books, and our careers.

    YHC took us out.

  • Clam Trap Is My Safeword

    6 of the southside’s finest pineapple partiers arose to greet the dawn of a new day. According to oral tradition passed down by our sweaty forefathers, chaos was voluntarily introduced like this:

    Warmerama: Mosey around the school. 30 SSH, 10 DQ, 0 Clam Traps (IYKYN), 10 shoulder taps, 10 Peter Parkers, 10 HRM. Mosey to parking lot.

    Richard Simmons: Get in the center of the parking lot. Each corner represented an exercise with a bonus exercise on one side. For this workout start in the middle with 3 Amelia Burpees. Run to each station complete the exercise and run back to center for 3 Amelia Burpees. Complete each station and run back to middle for Amelia Burpees until completion. Station exercises: #1 – 10 burpees, #2 20 Lt. Dan, #3 30 Hand Release Merkins, #4 40 squats, #5 grab a heavy sand bag and run around the gate and back.

    Dora Skora: 100 merkins, 200 squats, 300 SSH. The timer grabs a heavy ass sandbag and runs around the gate.

    Mosey back to start.

    Plank till end, which was about a minute. And let’s be honest a minute of full effort should be more than enough for anyone to be satisfied.

    Moleskin: Great job today fellas and way to hustle out there! YHC brought the greatest hits from Amelia to introduce a little voluntary chaos. For those keeping track the sandbag weights ranged from 72lbs to 44 lbs. You guys made it look easy. Thank you for your effort!

    Be sure to get it all out and dig a little deeper. – Hardywood

  • No Crossfit Here

    Despite a WDog regular opting for early morning Crossfit over F3 Bootcamp, the band marched on. Three hardy, well weathered souls who enjoy cooler (and preferably dry) weather gathered for this edition at this historic AO. Upon arrival, YHC took the Q and off we went.

    Mosey to front of the Carillon to warmup – Dead Man’s Hang, Helicopters, Arm Circles (Fwd/Bwd) and SSHs to get the blood flowing. YHC was not in town to enjoy the Carillon steps based worked last Saturday now that they are open but decided to open this workout there. Three being the number of the counting, we executed a couple of rounds of a triple check. Round 1: Flutterkicks, Squats and pacer runs up the stairs, around the Carillon and back down. Round 2: APDs, Lunges and same for the pacer.

    The trio moseyed to the circle near Rugby Road to then polar bear from one light to the next, then lunge from one light to the next, alternating at each lamp post. One round of that seemed enough. Mosey to the sunken field in front of the Carillon for 11s. Mountain climbers and jump squats.

    The triumvirate moseyed to the bottom of the amphitheater. From there we executed 5 incline Merkins at one rise, then 5 Dips at the next and then 5 LBCs at the next and repeato to the top. To begin the warm down we went to the circle by the amphitheater and did Bernie Sanders from one lamppost to the next then lunged one post to the next, alernating around the entire circle.

    The Triad moseyed back to the flag for a round of ab exercises called out by each including Flutterkicks, Heels to Heaven, Rosalitas, WWIIs, APDs and wide Flutters.

    YHC took us out. Breaking Bread is open for 11/23. And the annual TYA Thanksgiving workout is on Thanksgiving Day at Mary Munford.

  • Check out the fresh nugs, wheezin’ the juice,

    A generational blend of X’s and Z’s ventured onto the First Watch campus for a beatdown mixed with movie quotes, spring break destinations and other quality conversation gems that will remain discreet and anonymous. Here is how things went down.

    5.30 strikes, lets mosey. Handshake coming in hot, let us circle back to collect. Down the dark path to the church parking lot, honoring various burpee traditions. Mosey around to the front of the church for introductions and disclaimers. Warm ups were in cadence and conversation with a few Dead Man Hangs, Invisible Jump Rope, Ukrainian Soldiers, Copperhead Squats, Merkins and DQ’s. Let us move along.

    Mosey to the main church lot for escalating 4 corners – brocode style utilizing the entire parking lot. 1st corner – 10 merkins; Corner 2 – 10 merkins, 20 WWII’s; 3rd corner – 10 merkins, 20 WWII’s, 30 squats; 4th corner – 10 merkins, 20 WWII’s, 30 squats, 40 monkey humpers.

    Wosey to the church steps. Partner 15’s. Timer runs to the dumpster performs 15 merkins, runs back to the stairs while partner performs LBC’s. Switch, with timer running to dumpster performing 14 merkins and so on. Everyone runs together to complete the last single merkin.

    Mosey to the side parking lot for 11’s. Donkey Kicks and Squats with lunges between both to and fro.

    Mosey BTTVF for quick 4 corners around the lot. 10 jump squats, 20 CDD, 30 mountain climbers, 40 SSH’s. Perfect timing for Names, Numbers, Prayers (Fireman Ed, Fudd’s Sister, those who are currently on IR), announcements (Chili cookoff). Kubota took us out.

    NMS: Great way to start the cool morning. Hutton was the early riser by getting in some broga on the frozen tundra. YHC was called out for performing a perfectly executed 3 point turn getting into the lot. Always enjoy a conversation heavy beatdown with good laughs, lite jogging and little counting. Enjoy the libations fellas. Grill or cook until the bacon is cooked but not crisp. Plenty more if refills are requested. Always enjoy getting together.

  • First Cold Run – 11’s

    My first QIC, so patience is appreciated on this post and workout.

    We ran to Short Pump Park for warm ups, briefly got lost, and did 11’s at the Nissan dealership (burpee’s & squats). Then we ran to West Broad Village for tricep dips and murkins in the median. One lap around the WBV pond and back home for a total 3.8 miles and 1 minute late…

  • Deep Thoughts on the Grog

    Six ruck-humpin gloom lovers launched into Laurus following the Q who used the North Star (AKA, Sable) to navigate the pathless venture through mountains of leaves, eventually finding the tunnel and mountain bike trial up and around to Stony Point. En route Little John challenged all bridge passers and the bottle of murky grog was offered to inspire the spirit of deep thoughts. It was awesome having Brickhouse join us, and excellent Einsteinorama followed with discussion wrapping up Live Right via Correction & Targeting. Sable especially enjoyed this immersive experience. Until next time, Yours AYE! ~DTH

  • 3×3

    3 routes with 3 PAX for each, a perfect split on a brisk morning. 4 milers found the path from Queensgate into the Grove and may have opened up a whole new world. 5 milers made their own way guided by Draper. No 6 milers but the big Walton Park-Coalfield loop was 5.5. Tapering achieved by some and Doozy broke in some new kicks for this weekend’s half. Welcome back Greenbow, OTB and MOT this week. Good to see you back out.

    Good luck to those doing the half marathon and other races this weekend.

    • Big Deal on Sunday November 24 at Rountrey – Chili cookoff 3-6pm
    • Nov. 30 – Heist, Hermie, and company head to the Bridge – tag along if you can
    • Thanksgiving Day – 7am at Mary Munford – TYA recalls his experiences at the First Thanksgiving north of Virginia.

    Take care of yourself, and if you can, someone else too.

  • Stranglehold!!!

    3 of us showed up this morning to the Lumberyard to throw some weight around, star gaze and watch the sunrise.

    Warmarama

    • Lower back stretches like always
    • Copper head squats
    • Windmills
    • Small/Big arm circles both directions

    Thang

    • 7 rounds with a 200 yard run between each round.
      1 round consist of
    • 10 swings
    • 10 squats
    • 10 jerks 5 for each side
    • 10 over head lunges 5 for each side

    11’s

    • Kettlebell hold with 2 count flutters
    • Travel with around the world with your kettlebell
    • WW2s with over head press

    Had to cut the 11’s little short because of time or because it took the YHC forever to get Stranglehold on the speaker. It was thrown out there that the Lumberyard might be the best AO for stargazing and sunrises.

    Number, Names and Prayers for a friend of Beavers and YHC that is about to have there forth kid. We all have so much to be thankful for!!!!

    YHC took us out!!!!!

  • Three Men and a Rucker

    Four southsiders arrived at BWE to discuss routes and off to Powderham we went.

    4s – Twin Team to Caward, loop around Powderham, right on Ellesmere to Brigstock and back. Doozy added some extra out and backs with the 4s.

    Don’t get lost.

    OC rucked. His foot hurts.

    Good time gents, keep after it. Thanks to the Vets. Prayers for those in need.

    -Singer

  • Tempo Run or Talking Pace?

    Three runners and three ruckers travelled from Atlee High School which for most would be be an opportunity to hear a lot of mumblechatter while enjoying the amazing weather. The runners ran the farm house loop for about 4.25 miles. The ruckers were seen exiting Giles which is likely where most of there run occurred.

    COT: Numberarama, Name-O-Rama, Announcements, Yard Sale took us out.

    NMS:

    Great day for a walk or a run in Daville. As Anchovy and YHC started into their normal conversation of high school track, Mr. Holland asked why there is no middle school indoor track or cross country in Hanover and Henrico? YHC, being a teacher, has reminded his students over the past week that the most important level of government in our day-to-day lives is local followed by state. The answer to Mr. Holland’s question needs to be taken up with the local school boards of Henrico and Hanover.

    Gotta Run!

    Phonics