Category: Richmond, VA

  • Rebuilding from Vacation breaks

    four gathered on this hot and humid morning to shed some water weight and gain some muscle. The scheduled Q unfortunately suffered a back injury and hopefully won’t be out too long. YTH took the reins and here’s what went down. Mosey to COT 15 SSH, 10 Don qs, 10 Ukrainian solders, 10 merkins, 25 LBC, mosey to Wells Fargo branch. Partner for triple check: merkins, WW2s, jump squats, mosey to upper end of shopping center for non cumulative 4 corners with 15 WW2, 15 two count mountain climbers, 25 two count American hammers, 25 plank jacks. Mosey east to west broad village. Stop for 10 burpees, mosey along, stop for 25 LBCs, mosey stop for 25 two count flutter kicks, mosey along stop for 25 squats, mosey stop for 25 two count Freddy mercurys, mosey back to flag circle bus loop stop for 20 merkins and 25 two count American hammers, mosey to flag finish with 20 WW2s. Close with numbers names and prayer. Safe travel to those exploring the world

  • Middle-Aged Dudes, Randomly Assorted

    Eight social media stalkers gathered in the adequately paved church parking lot for this week’s iteration of First Watch. After offering appreciation to each for the birthday wishes, we took a left out of the parking lot and commenced our journey. When we passed the back church driveway and kept heading west on River, there was a collective sigh from the PAX.

    The Thang

    Traveling COP today. Right turn on Gaymont with the first stop at the bottom. Circle up for Helicopters, DQs, IWs.

    Mosey up to Kingston for some more COP, then halfway down Kingston for more. Pencil roll by request in the sprinklers to cool off. Work our way to Kingston and Ralston for the first main thang.

    Partner up for Dora. 100 merkins, 200 monkey humpers, 300 american hammers. Pace car ran up Ralston to the well lit American flag.

    Short set of balance exercises where most of the PAX failed.

    Head back up Ralston, stopping near the top for more balance exercises. We will call this warrior 1.5. Once again most of the PAX failed and the man walking nearby likely chuckled.

    Right on University to the bottom. Partner up for 11s. Exercises were booya merkins and PLTs. After careful consideration, YHC decided to make this a traveling set of 11s, stopping at various places on the way back to the church to do our sets. Finish up in the parking lot with our last set then 2 minutes of Mary before Handshake called time.

    Oh yeah, we saw a Prius so of course we had to do 5 burpees.

    Numbers, names, YHC took us out.

    Moleskin

    Wojo announcing his age made YHC reflect on the fact that it’s been over 9 years with this group and 10 birthday celebrations along the way. The majority of them have started with the camaraderie and fellowship of this random assortment of middle aged men. Today was no different. A Jets fan, someone who shuts down the bar, a radio announcer, a salesman, a financier who barely talks, a carolina fan, someone who always does what his partner says (never more true than today), and a hobbyist woodworker; all convening for no other reason than to make himself a better man. Happy to have the opportunity to lead today and for many years into the future.

    As TYA has once said. I bet you’ll quit before I quit.

    Splinter out.

  • And the winner is…

    Five men emerged from the gloom in search of bright sunshine and a balmy 70 degrees under which to engage in scholarly analysis of online dating evaluation criteria. After careful deliberation and cases made for evaluating political compatibility, alignment in progress through life’s accomplishments, fiscal responsibility, and accounting for quality of character it was agreed that when it comes down to it, go with the one that’s more physically attractive. Literally never fails. These studs also worked in some exercise during lulls in the debate. That part went like this:

    COP: SSH, Helicopter, Dead Man Hang, DQ, IW, Copperhead Squat, Merkin, LBC, APD, Box Cutter all IC

    Mosey to the Amphitheater: incrementing dips on each row starting at 1 at the top ending at 18

    Amble down to the pipeline: a group of three and a group of two – one group runs the pipe loop while the other does exercises: Exercises were WWII’s, American Hammers, plank

    Ascend the hill to the rusty cage: individually perform a cycle of two exercises and run to the hydrant and back: Round1 – 5 pull-ups, 5 jerkins; Round 2 – 5 Jerkins, 5 dips, Round 3 – 5 dips, 5 pull ups

    As the rain picked up migrate to the triangle: First round – Bear crawl, 10 carolina dry docks, run down the hill and do 20 WWII’s, run up the hill and do 10 merkins. Second round – lunge, 10 jump squats, down the hill and do 10 double count american hammers, up the hill and do 10 merkins. Third round – lunge, 5 lieutenant Dans, 20 LBCs, up the hill and finish with 10 merkins.

    After making sure Mr Rogers had both contact lenses still implanted someplace his head, saunter back to the flag and fill the remaining time with part of a round of 11’s between the light posts: start with 10 squats and 1 SSH. Called when time was reached.

    Count off and identify yourself.

    Announcements: Some voiced and some pulled from other backblasts – there’s a lot going on!

    • Pickleball tournament is Saturday 8/17 – Find a partner and start praciticing!
    • Summer Tour is in full swing!
    • F3RVA 10 year anniversary 9/28
    • Find a weekend to sign up for Breaking Bread

    Coffeeteria at Libbie Market rounded out the morning.

    As always, thanks to everybody who came out in the rain to join in some wholesome fun. It’s great see Dogpile regulars and catch up with an irregular fella like Honeydo. SYITG

  • 21’s are only good in Black jack

    Started with the quick mosey to the BBall court.

    WARMARAMA: circled up for my introduction. SSH’s, Ukrainian sliders, grass grabbers. Around the perimeter of the basketball court we started on the long side with lunges, then broad jump burpees, Mario hops, finished our lap with bear crawl.

    From there we mosied over to the entry way polls for some pole smokers and pole dancers. Quick stroll around the cow pasture to the Pavillion for some dips, incline merkins and decline merkins. At this point someone thought it would be a good idea to call 21’s with burpees and WW2. This was a bad call that I didn’t fully understand at that time. At this point I called a modify to finish off with something different. Did a cool down with Alabama prom dates, flutter kicks, hello dollies, and American Hammers until fail. Went behind the barn with Cindy for a rifle carry through the cow pasture and curled Cindy on the way back. Mosey BTTF for some overhead stretches, arm circles, and various leg stretches.

    Counterama-3

    Namerama

    Check slack for all current events going on

    PRAYERS for Big Rig and Pool Boy’s family members going through complications right now.

  • Round the outside, round the outside…

    8 runners, a rucker, and a run/walker walk into a bar. The bartender looks up and says, “Is this a relay or just a very confused workout?” womp womp womp

    Warmarama: Let’s go!!!

    The Thang: Laps around the school until time.

    Numberama:Namerama
    Announcements: See Slack – but also sign up for the PB tournament and the UF tournament.
    YHC took us out.

    NMS: Some good mumble chatter today, covering everything from cell phone policies at the school to “Can you believe my M gave me a concussion?” and “This baby has me up all night.” Well done today, boys. The humidity hits a little different in the ‘ville.

    Oyster

  • Is that Called a Reach Around??

    7 Kettlebellers gathered for the latest edition of the Old Hundred. It was hot, but the fellas were ready to throw around some iron. Here is a brief summary for your viewing pleasure:

    Leave the Kbells and mosey to the side of the school for Warm Up: SSH’s, Windshield Wipers, Apple Bottom Poppers, LBC’s, Freddy Mercury’s, Hand Release Merkins. Avoid the SUV speeding through the parking lot.

    Mosey back toward the flag with variable movements: Bernie Sanders, Butt Kick, High Knees.

    Exercise One: 4 Corners (Prostitute)
    10 Squat Thrusters, 20 Upright Row, 30 Lawnmower Pulls, 40 Flutter Kicks w/K Bell. Around the worlds in between stations.

    Exercise Two: Indigenous People’s Kettle Crawl

    PAX line up and do Bench Press, LBC’s with Kettle if you need a break. Man in the back Bear Crawls with Kettlebell to the front of the line: repeat until we made it across the parking lot.

    Finish up with 1 plus minutes of Monkey Humpers

    Numbers/Names/Announcements/Prayer Requests

    YHC took us out

    Final Thoughts: A great effort by all the PAX today and some outstanding mumblechatter. It was great seeing Dorothy back out – rocking that 45 pounder was impressive. Conversely, an unnamed member of the PAX was mocked for having a My Little Pony Kettlebell. That’s how we roll down here in SOJ.

    SYITG

  • Quarter Pounding some Corn

    A whopping 17 of the areas finest looking fellas came out to enjoy the plush fields of Huguenot Park. Conditions were an ideal sunny and 70 with the turf in perfect condition to enjoy. After some tying and retying of shoes, we were off to enjoy the morning. Here is how things went down.

    Mosey to the 1st field to confirm conditions. Circle up for Introductions, salutations and short motivational speech. Warmups included SSH’s, Helis, Hillbillies, Arm Circles, Dead Man Hang, LBC’s, Reverse Crunches and 6″ hold. Quick announcement of lights were left on a truck, Machismo seemed OK with it so lets get going.

    THE THANG: Quarter Pounder (Lady of the Night Style). Line up on the touch line. Run to the bridge (25+/- yards) to perform 25 Merkins, return to touch. Repeat Merkins then continue to bleachers (50+/- yards) perform 50 WWII’s (crowd favorite as YHC had to reconfirm the # numerous times, must be losing my voice). Circle back to perform 25 Merkins and return to touch. Repeat Merkins, WWII’s and continue to 1st tree (75+/- yards) for 75 squats. Circle back with 50 LBC’s, 25 Merkins then touch. Repeat Merkins, WWII’s, Squats then onto the fence for 100 flutters (2 count). Repeat Squats, LBC’s, Merkins then touch.

    Thang 2: Mosey to the parking lot poles for triple check. Timer runs around 4 islands while partner perform pole smokers and curb crawls.

    MBTTF with a stop along the way at the bridge for 20 dips. Names, Numbers, Announcements. Doozy took us out. YHC brought out some sweet corn for the PAX to enjoy.

    NMS: Incredible summer time numbers with many regulars enjoying the turf conditions. Good mumble chatter in muggy conditions. Good to have NTB get back into the fold after work had kept him away for a few weeks. Corn was plentiful and enjoyed by the PAX, including Machismo who is either feeding a family of 20 or generating ethanol for his gas powered vehicles. Thank you gents for the opportunity to lead. Always good being with you guys in the gloom.

  • Soupy Stretching

    A pair of brogii veterans were joined by a rookie for an early morning sweat stretch at the humid courts of No Toll. Shoulders and back were emphasized with some hips and glutes added for good measure. Moved onto legs before finishing with a short but sweet Shavasana. She was thick today but good conversation and times were had by all.

  • I’m not sweating, you’re sweating

    12 men eagerly gathered to see a rare Upchuck Q but there was no Upchuck. So the Smash Bros took the Q.

    Honeydo Q –

    • COP with various exercises to included Scorpion Kicks
    • DORA 100 Derkins, 200 Bench Kicks, 300 Jump Squats. P1 runs to the top of Heartbreak Ridge and back while P2 does the exercises
    • Jerkin Gym, partner up for 3 rounds of 8 Jerkins

    Handshake Q –

    • COP # 2 to included proper Scorpion Kicks (Inverted) and Pencil Rolls
    • Triple Check on the field. P1 Run to the 80 yard line and back. P2 HRM’s. P3 LBC’s.
    • Line up on the field. Gorilla Shuffle right 30/40 yards. 30 WWII’s. Gorilla Shuffle left back to the line.
    • Bear Crawl back to the line

    Announcements – Whitesnakes band is looking for their next gig. Be on the lookout for the next show.

    Prayer Requests – Upchuck had a Colonoscopy yesterday and he got the “all clear” this is great news after last year.

    NMS – hot morning today so there wasn’t too much mumble chatter. Atilla mentioned he’s been working like crazy the last 2 weeks so we were glad to have him out. Pigskin is leaving today for Spain/Portugal for 2 weeks. Safe travels!

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    A lucky 13 covered routes of 4, 5, and 6 miles all with one thing in common – heat, hills, and humidity.

    OBT took us out.

    Announcements:

    • Wednesday evening hill workouts are resuming tomorrow. Bootleg to post details on slack.
    • Thursday paddle trips on the river are in full effect. Meet at Huguenot Flatwater at 630 pm. Let Upchuck, Honey Do, or Lockjaw know so we can keep a look out for you or bring an extra boat.
    • August 17 – Pickleball tournament. Sign up now per Hitchhiker.
    • September 12 @5pm ET – Richard Reeves will speak to the F3 Nation. More details will be forthcoming.