Category: Richmond, VA

  • Release the Beasts

    This morning, saw a hawk getting ready to look for his daily feast then the geese decided to wander and check out what the humans were up to(plus maybe they were looking for a tasty treat). One morning, maybe I will bring some cracked corn(they like it) and of course they will poop. Plus as they saw us, they figured let’s see what we are up to.

    A robust group of 16 came out for another Mudslide session. Mosey over to the courts for a WARMARAMMA (SSHs, Don Quixotes, Imperial Walkers, Ukrainian Soldiers, Merkins, LBCs, Alabama Prom Dates) plus a little hip/back stretch to get ready. Once completed, of to the woods

    A mini Dora to start out: 25 2-count hanging mountain climbers, 50 Bulgarian split squats, 100 Shoulder taps. I knew I was feeling good when I blitzed the 100 shoulder taps, hit the squats then the hanging mountain climbers my head was up at bar level. I have another variation to try out, just simply working on the hangs and trying to get your arms at 90 degrees will improve things

    A new thing I have been wanting to try out: Inchworms will work things from head to toe but add a little tweak(turn it into a variant of a burpee plus for later, a great tool). First round simply going up then back down, second round reach out, then hoop your feet to your hands, third round your option what I did what take my hands part the shoulders in plank, then hop the feet in. We did not have to go far for what’s next

    A Dora: yet reversed it and added a couple of things. 300 LBCs, 200 squats, 100 Merkins, 50 Hollow Body Rocks, 25 coffin situps. Now the kicker: using the bands(the LBCs band at the feet, holding your arms at 90, squats band at get and head(taught Speedo the suitcase squat which he liked, Merkins band around back and on hand(heavier band makes it harder), hollow body rocks the band is at the feet and head level, coffin situps feet straight out coming up like a dead person(I also call them Undertakers). We finished and had time for one final thing.

    The painkiller(a kick ass version of an 11s). Mankillers(the way Doozy does them sorry I was not a fan of how they were being done last week) plus bunny murders. The way to end it: if there’s anything left in the tank empty it out. The geese were going damn: don’t mess with those humans. Completion of the workout: back to the flag for numbers and names(a good amount of RESPECT today most I have seen in a while

    See Slack for the latest announcements and news: a lot going on over the next few weeks. Prayers for Florence’s mom(and his new job), Broadway’s daughter still battling migraines and good luck to a Speedo in June running his first 5k

    Today I felt good….. One thing I try to make sure to work on being mobile and having my body move that it doesn’t feel like it’s struggling. That’s the thing as you get older, things change but working on flexibility, mobility helps. Can we all get better(sure)! It’s taking each day plus now I am starting to get that true itch back where I need a race. This year it just likes right now September Spartan weekend the super and sprint at a spot about 1 hour 40 minutes from home. Next year, I have had this goal since 2020 but 2025 time to achieve it. I have always wanted to do a trifecta in one weekend(Beast Saturday, Super Sunday morning then right after the sprint). There’s also the Ultra Trifecta(am ultra Saturday with the super and sprint the next day). Luckily I can go to NC there’s a spot about 3 hours away that’s where I would go for it. I hope to find one in the summer, do the September races then start the training. I can do it mentally, physically I have some weaknesses I need to fix. If I find a race that I feel a group of us might like and it’s reasonable, I will let you know. Have a good one see you next time

  • KB Beast

    YHC was short on sleep and just trying to gut this one out.  Here is how it went down:

    • COP
      • SSH
      • IW
      • DQ
      • Helicopters
      • Arm circles
      • DMH
      • Merkins
      • LBC
      • APD
    • KB beast
      • Sit ‘n press with behind-the-back carry
      • High pulls and waiters carry (RH)
      • Curls and waiters carry  (LH)
      • Swings and death crawl
      • Sumo squats and around the worlds
      • Tricep press and lunges
    • Run the loop
    • COT with YHC taking us out

    Good work from the PAX.  Tough one since we remain under-weight the whole time, and those death crawls down the bus loop suck.  T claps for Fireman Ed moving up to 40 lbs. 

    God is good all of the time!

    Attila

  • Brunch club

    Slack post didn’t call all the boys to yard. Solo table for one to enjoy some prerunning brunch.

    All good, I put on the ear buds the newest WESTHOE 2nd F Tuesday book: 12 Rules for Life and started off on an 8 miler prerun.

    Wrapped up up the run and joined the Gridiron PAX right in the middle of a Jack web at 40 Merkins, 36 Air Press and 60ish arm circle.. the rest can be read on Chum’s BB for Gridiron.

    SYITG!

    v/r

    Gypsy

  • Birdie’s first post

    3 runners (1 with 4 paws) Made it out for an extended version of Premature Acceleration. Birdie is YHC’s run buddy during the week and it was time for her to make her F3 debut. She even has herself a good little F3 name (Eagle)

    YHC was a couple minutes late getting to Rockwood, but never got into a vehicle, and we would be traveling on foot (or paws) the whole way!

    We met up with Boberry at Rockwood and all of us got a solid 2 hours in. Boberry is a beast having just completed GTE less than a week ago and willingly coming along for a long run! And from what he told me about last weekend, this more like a walk in the park.

    Eagle was a beast as well, always out front of YHC and getting in the whole 13.1 this morning.

    Lots of talk about other topics, including our thankfulness for our M’s who are there to support us every day, and our plans to support them on this Mother’s Day weekend.

    Always great running with Bo! Take care of your moms this weekend! Happy Mother’s Day!

  • RuckWood

    The dawn mists of Rockwood welcomed 7 ruckers and 2 walkers for an hour of Morning Wood. Mudslide set a brisk pace and seemingly covered every possible trail in the woods while 4 post-GTE HIM’s told war stories. A big welcome back to Speedo! Strong work everyone. Yours, DTH

  • Is it 5:30 yet?

    The Q woke up at 5:30 but I thought arriving at 5:39 was pretty good. After a circle around the school I found the pax at the playground doing a triple check. I assume they warmed up with out me and it sounds like they spent time in the gazebo and did some parking lot tracers. I finished up the triple check with he pax and took over with a modified wilt. We did a 4 corners with the following exercises: lbc, heels to heaven, lunges and monkey humpers. The first and second times around the circle we did 40 of each exercise and the last we did 20. Mosey to the parking lot. Ring of Fire in plank position – 10 merkins for each pax member. We did boat – canoes to finish it out. Numberams, Namarama, Spit took us out with a prayer. It was a great morning – thank you guys! SYITG

  • Simple route down Monument

    7 runners and 10 riders showed up for this week’s edition of RAMM and RAMM Gears. While the riders planned their route, YHC told the runners we were headed to Monument. Everyone takes Commonwealth to Monument and then turns right on Monument. 4s turn right on Arthur Ashe Boulevard to Grove, and then back to the flag. 5s turn right on Meadow to Grove and then back to the flag. 6s turn right on Harrison to Grove and then back to the flag.

    Numberama / Namearama

    YHC took us out.

  • No blacklights allowed in the RV post trip

    7 dudes showed up at Twin Team today, 6 regs + 1 FNG. The summary of events is as follows:

    Warmarama:

    • Side Straddle Hops
    • Arms Circles Front/Back
    • Don “Keep it Low and Slow” Quixote’s
    • Helicopters
    • Merkins
    • WWI’s
    • Merkins
    • Big Boy Sit Ups
    • Merkins
    • WWII’s
    • Merkins
    • American Hammers

    Thang 1:

    5 Laps: 10 pull ups (round 1 only) followed by a run around the track. Remaining rounds, 5 pull ups followed by a run around the track. Run was bro code style.

    2 Laps: 20 2 count air squats with a bro code run 1/2 way around the track after each set of exercises.

    1 Laps: 10 Carolina Dry Docks followed by a 1/4 lap run bro code style.

    Back to the Flag for a quick set of Merkins, Dry Dock and Werkins. Time Called.

    YHC tooks out.

    Welcome to Coil Toss. We asked him to tell us an embarrassing story and that the bar was pretty high after Skinny Dip’s Ohio State adventure discussed at No Toll Tuesday. Coin Toss rose to the occasion and told us the story of his emergency whiz on the 50 yard line of a CNU football game following a fly over.

    Special Note: The PAX was really supportive of YHC today. The only mumble chatter came in the form of praise and encouragement. Your words mean so much.

    Back blast title….had to be there.

  • F3RVA Pickleball is making a comeback to Batteau starting May 20, 2024 on Mondays!!!!

    Come one, come all to the 2nd F3RVA Pickleball league practice!

    Our first practice day will be Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:30am at the Forest Hill Park Pickleball Courts (41st and Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23235). We will meet and play on Mondays for the rest of the summer.

    All are welcome regardless of skill level! Please bring your paddles and balls if you have. Some of us may have extra paddles you can borrow if necessary.

    If you cannot make it on the 20th, that is fine. We will meet and practice every Mondays.

    Looking forward to playing pickleball with some of you!

    Hitchhiker & Oyster

  • It’s about the people- Swoop 1 year

    30 beasts showed up for the 1 year anniversary for YHC. YHC was taken back by the showing from this group and immediately began planning some audibles due to the size of the group. here is how it went down.

    Slow mozey up and down satans hill to get the blood flowing then

    warmarama- SSH, Dead man hang, Ukranian soldier, copperhead squats, merkins, LBCs, stretches

    THE THANG

    2 rounds of 5 burpees, 10 WWIIs, 15 squats , 20 monkey humpers

    mozey to the entrance of the neighborhood for some 11’s – runner to the sign and back. exercises were diamond WWII’s & HR merkins

    Mozey back through the parking lot and trail and over to the cul de sac near Wilson’s house for a triple check. mountain climbers, mike tyson pushups and runner up the hill.

    mozey to the top of the hill for a dora- 100 merkins, 200 APD’s and 300 jump squats ( called early for time)

    mozey back to the flag with one minute to spare… 5 burpees OYO….time called

    Announcements

    1. State farm one year
    2. Memorial day convergence
    3. 2nd F lunch @ firehouse north of the River

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    YHC gave a quick speech full of emotion for this group of beasts. I heard Gomer say ” It is not about the AO its about the people” this morning to another member of the pax and it home with me for the whole workout. YHC was taken back by the showing of love this morning and this group has meant a lot to me over this year. I have seen a group of men who step up to help others in many ways and will do anything to help a brother out. Growruck was a great way to finish out year one for me and to see first hand a group of this PAX coming together to pull each other across the finish line. MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT TO F3 RVA. Lets continue to show the sad clowns how F3 can change their lives!

    Wildcat took us out in prayer.