Category: Richmond, VA

  • Yukon With His Boots On!

    It’s our opening day of AO Loco Motion but It was a “bag skate” kind of morning for YHC after seeing USA fold in OT last night to Canada in the 4 Nations Championship. Poor Yukon showed up in his snow plowing boots expecting a snow filled workout. I’m rather impressed by how well he did during the workout in those boots! Way to go Yukon and also congrats on 40 Posts!

    Warmarama

    • Mosey .75 miles to the neighborhood cul-de-sac for the whisper Warmarama.
    • Deadman Hang
    • DQ’s
    • Arm Circle
    • APD’s
    • Roscoe’s Wife
    • American Hammers

    Mailboxes – run back through the neighborhood to the park. At every mailbox on the right perform 3 heals to heaven + 3 WWII’s

    Stop at the stranger lot for 4 Corners

    • 10 CDD’s
    • 20 Jump Squats
    • 30 Merkins
    • 40 2 ct American Hammers

    Pickleball Thunder Dome!

    Indigenous style around the court partition-

    • Wall sits
    • Crabby Patties
    • Merkins
    • LBC’s

    Numberama, Namarama, Announcements & Prayer Reqs. Beaver took us out in a little prayer.

    Choo Choo and Beaver got a little coffeteria afterward. Yukon I hope you’re feeling better than you did this morning!

  • Icy morning on Grove

    A mix of runners and walkers took to the streets of the Near West End and the Fan for this week’s edition of RAMM. Despite readings in our cars saying otherwise, conditions were sunny and 70.

    Routes

    4s: https://onthegomap.com/s/0caeo22f
    5s: https://onthegomap.com/s/0fr5ag4r
    6s: https://onthegomap.com/s/k65hv5g6

    Numbers, Names and YHC took us out.

    NMS: YHC always walks away from a morning run happy that he got out of the fartsack and showed up. Today was no exception. All were in good spirits before, during and and after. Thank you to each of you for showing up and making it a good morning.

  • Club Icehouse

    Today was the soft launch of the eagerly anticipated ChapHouse Lounge. It was a VIP only affair. The following is a brief summary for your viewing pleasure:

    Mosey to the basketball court for Warm Up (Chaplain)
    Side Straddle Hops, Jazzercise, Ukranian Soldiers, Arm Circles, Helicopters, Alabama Prom Dates, High Knees, Butt Kicks, Karaoke, Bernie Mummy Kicks, Mario Jumps.

    Exercise One: 5 Corners (House Party)
    25 HR Merkins, 50 WWII Sit Ups, 75 Monkey Humpers, 100 Side Straddle Hops, 10 burpees.

    Mosey to the Playground set for Exercise Two (Chaplain)
    Dora with 50 hanging knee raises, 100 squats, 200 Freddy Mercuries. Bonus SSH’s initiated by Singer.

    To the Circle for Exercise Three (House Party)
    Quadruple Check with Merkins, Lunges, LBC’s and run a loop

    Back towards the flag with some Appalachian Lunge, Backwards Lunges. Side Lunge Squats, then run back.

    Numbers, Names, Announcements, Prayer Requests.

    House Party took us out

    Final Thoughts: The gimmick of a double Q did not appear to be strong enough to deter the fartsackers this morning – perhaps the cold and ice was just too strong. But those who made it out appeared to have a great time! Always great to collaborate with House. I think the most interesting mumblechatter was hearing about Rosie’s 8th grade basketball team that also featured Splinter! There has to be some video out there somewhere.


    SYITG

  • “No Schnivel, No Mercy”

    Seven foolishly brave souls stepped into the gloom, fully prepared for battle against the cold, snow, and ice. Then Crab Grass showed up in nothing but a single layer and shorts. In a moment of sheer peer pressure—or questionable judgment—we all stripped down to match. Because if one suffers, we all suffer, except most of us had to keep our pants on.

    With the cold biting at exposed skin, we started with some light stretching (which felt useless in this weather), then took off toward New Market Village, determined to hit every cul-de-sac it had to offer. And boy, did we.

    Over the next mile-plus of running, we made sure to make every stop count:

    🔥 Sprints between cul-de-sacs to keep the blood flowing.

    🔥 Calisthenics at every stop, hammering chest, abs, and shoulders.

    🔥 Burpees sprinkled in for good measure—because why not suffer more?

    🔥 Hops, mountain climbers, and ball dippers—not just for fitness, but as survival tactics to keep from freezing solid.

    The lack of schnivel gear made things… interesting. Every gust of wind was a reminder that poor decisions were made, but no one backed down. The cold was real, the discomfort was undeniable (at least for me), but the PAX pulled through.

    Mumblechatter Highlights:

    “I’m pretty sure my shoulders are warm but my soul is frozen.”

    Crab Grass, you better be at every workout from now on—we suffered for you.

    Wildcat offered his arctic plunge and sauna for the next one.

    Mudslide was awkwardly quiet, if you know what I mean.

    Hermie was still too scared to come out.

    Final Thoughts:

    We came, we froze, we conquered. No schnivel, no mercy. Seven entered, seven left—slightly frostbitten but stronger for it. Until next time, when we once again make choices that normal people would question.

    Continued prayers for the Britt family out west, the struggle is really, let’s continue to look out for each other.

    SYITG – No Excuses, Just Results. 💪❄️

  • 4 Days on the Map!

    the Usual Suspects came out for the new AO Iron Haul Ruck, some carrying kettlebells as well to make it slightly more uncomfortable. I learned some sad clowns can be other men’s “dick boy”? Still don’t know what it means, just know it exists. That’s about all YHC recalls at the moment.

  • It’s 70 & Sunny Somewhere

    A faithful foursome gathered in the Circus gloom for another week of KB workouts.  Here is how it went down:

    • COP
      • SSH
      • IW
      • Ukrainian soldiers
      • DQ
      • Helicopters
      • Arm circles
      • DMH
      • Jazzercise
    • 12 x 12 de-escalator – 12 exercise, 12 reps; rinse and repeat with dropping a rep each cycle
      • 60 lawnmower pulls – right arm
      • 60 lawnmower pulls – left arm
      • 60 KB lunges – right leg
      • 60 KB lunges – left leg
      • 60 KB swings
      • 60 high pulls
      • 60 curls
      • 60 tricep presses
      • 60 halos
      • 60 sumo squats
      • 60 calf raises
      • 60 thrusters
    • Add a little Mary since the area under the bus loop stayed dry
      • 20 WWII sit-ups
      • 20 cross crunches – each side
      • 20 H2H
      • 20 2x flutter kicks
      • 20 reverse crunches
      • 20 LBC
      • 20 2x hammers
    • COT with YHC taking us out

    A dry Q was the plan.  A dry Q was attained.  T-claps to Offshore for continuing to prepare coffee in these elements.  Thankful the bus loop covering remained dry so we could get some Mary in today.

    Stay safe and sane out there.  God is good all of the time! 

    Attila

  • Timberwolf Ice Ruck – Slipping into the gloom!

    The gloom hit different this morning. 22 degrees, snow-covered ice beneath our feet, and five mildly intelligent men who thought rucking through it was a good idea. We met at the AO known as Timberwolf, an area that—like its namesake—has no mercy. Rucks were strapped, headlamps flicked on (at least mine did), and with a deep breath (or maybe a regretful sigh), we stepped into the frozen unknown.

    From the very first step, it was clear that this wasn’t just a ruck; it was a battle against physics. Every footfall required precision, every shift in weight a calculated risk. The ice beneath the thin layer of snow made the ground an unpredictable adversary. It wasn’t a question of if someone would go down, but who and how spectacularly.

    The 2.5-mile loop around Timberwolf was slow-going, not because of exhaustion, but because our primary focus was survival. It quickly became a test of core strength, agility, and humility, as each PAX had at least one close call that made them reconsider their life choices. At one point, a particularly treacherous crossing turned our steady pace into something resembling a toddler learning to walk. Arms flailed, feet skidded, but somehow, against all odds, no one went down. That didn’t mean there weren’t casualties—dignity took some hits, confidence was shaken, and more than one man gave the ground a death stare.

    Mumblechatter was strong despite the cold. Does Shake Shack make better burgers than Five Guys, who has the best fries? Talking about the fellas who made a better decision to hit the fartsack rather than freeze, Fandango and Hermie, yeah, you. It was Tsaziki’s first ruck and even the most seasoned ruckers found themselves second-guessing every step.

    As we made our final approach back to the starting point, the relief was evident. Five PAX entered, five PAX left upright—but only just barely. Timberwolf had thrown everything at us: snow, ice, sub-freezing temperatures, and the ever-present temptation to give up and go back to bed. Yet, we conquered.

    COT prayers out to Crabgrass’ fam out west, dealing with grief over the loss of a young man who last his battle with the demons in his mind. Reminder that we have to look out for each other, and take care of our minds and mental wellness. Prayers to Rudy’s dad as well, recovering from a short hospital stay.

    Until next time, when we decide—against all better judgment—to do it again. SYITG.

  • 45 Minutes of White, Powdery Fun

    Eight boot campers and two walkers met and then dispersed at 0530 in the white, powdery gloom this morning. This is what went down after Bodo’s woke up the neighborhood with his Volvo horn;

    Slow, cautious mosey around to the NW corner of the schoolyard for:

    COP: DMH, Reach for the stars, DQ’s, Arm Circles, Imperial Walkers, Russian Ukrainian Israeli American Soldiers, Merkins

    head over to picnic tables and complete: 10 x dips, 10 x step-ups, 10 x dips, 10 x step-ups, 10 x incline merkins

    Mosey over to the main school entrance and partner up for:

    Lunge/Squats switching with partner

    Reverse Lunge/Lt. Dan’s switching with partners

    Bearcrawl/Jump Squats switching with partners

    Head over to the Triple Check area for: not a triple check

    Partner up for:

    Run to fence and back/LBC’s and switch

    Side Shuffle left to the fence and back/WW2’s and switch

    Side Shuffle right to the fence and back/Heels to Heaven and switch

    Mosey over to the field and partner up for Touch a Tree:

    Partner 1 touches one tree on Cary Street, partner 2 does DQ’s and switch. Oyster doesn’t listen and goes towards Westmoreland.

    Partner 1 touches two trees on Westmoreland, partner 2 does something else and switch

    Partner 1 touches three trees on Commonwealth, partner 2 does Suzanne Somers and switch

    Partner 1 touches four trees on Grooooove, partner 2 does Burpees and switch

    Mosey to the corner of Cary and Commonwealth for Burpee Rd

    At each streetlight increase by one burpee. 36 Burpees #MABA (I saw a smile on Bodo’s face)

    Back to the flag (an actual shovel flag, not a VSF) for stretching and Mary

    Numbers, Names, Announcements and Honeydo took us out, twice.

    NMS:

    Fun times in the powdery snow this morning! Not much laying on the ground action, your welcome! Oyster now knows the street names around Mary Munford. #SOP ruled this morning, at least until the walkers returned. No one got cold until the group picture.

    Thanks for putting up with me for two days in a row! I’ll try it again in Feb. 2026

    SYITG!

    Kubota

  • Feel the Rhythm! Feel the Rhyme! Get on up, it’s bobsled time!

    10 brave souls battled the cold, snowy streets and icy conditions to perform a reenact of the hit classic, “Cool Runnings”. Big shout out to DTH for his canoe, sled and inspiration for the Q!

    Warmarama: Bus circle: Side Straddle Hops, Don Quixotes, Ukranian Soldiers, Merkins, LBCs, and Alabama prom dates. 

    COP 1 Bus loop:  DORA: Partner 100 Merkins; 200 squat jumps; 300 monkey humpers, Timer runs around bus loop.

    Cop 2: Jamaican Bob Sled (with a canoe): start at top of hill near flag, 2 Pax sit down in the canoe, the rest pull and push the canoe down the hill. At the bottom of the hill, change out 2 pax, rest of the pax push/pull canoe uphill. Repeat 2 x. For third time around- 3 pax in the canoe, while rest of pax pushed/pulled down/uphill.

    Cop 3 Triple Check with sleds: partner 1: timer runs to top of hill with sled, sled down. Partner 2: snowman world war 2s  partner 3: icy shoulder taps

    Close out with ring of fire.

    Announcements/Prayer Requests: Prayers for DTH and his family as they prepare for their mission trip, as well as his father-in-law’s health.

  • Walk In The Park AO

    6 men emerged from the darkness for a Wednesday night 1 hr AO in the small town of Waynesville NC. Triple Respect to Holahan’s Q. Once again, when Beaver comes to town, it’s for a coupon workout.

    Warmarama – Cherry Pickers, fast run in place, and some side to side punches.

    The Thang!
    Run a lap gather under the overhang for 3 sets of 5 pull-ups and 30 LBC’s

    Run 1/2 to 3/4 mile to the fire station for some coupons.

    • 20 incline plank jumps over coupon
    • Sumo squat 8 IC
    • lateral lunge 8 IC
    • goblet squats 8 IC
    • incline Alabama prom dates 8 IC
    • run to the street and back. Repeat 2 more rounds

    2nd coupon round

    • curls 8 IC
    • overhead press 8 IC
    • incline coupon merkins 16 oyo
    • Bent over row – coupon each arm 16 oyo
    • coupon dips 16 oyo
    • run to the street and back. Repeat a second time.

    Mosey the trail – stop under an overhang by the baseball field for 50 LBC’s. Every 3rd light post do 3 Bobby Hurleys(squat jumps). Mosey back for CoT.