Category: Richmond, VA

  • Meatball Bromance

    A lucky 13 SOJ studs, including one Brandermill FNG from DTH’s church posted to the Alamo to start the week off with a bang. Here’s how YHC gave these fellas something to remember: 

    The THANG:

    WARMERAMA: 

    • Mosey loop around the Club House and circle up
    • Welcome & Disclaimer
    • Variable IC Reps to get the muscles warm top to bottom (with of course some 8-count badassery to please the masses)

    COP #1:

    • Mosey to the back field for a DIRTY MCDEUCE – BROMANCE STYLE
    • x4 rounds, x3 exercises each round, x12 reps per exercise
    • Partner Up
    • x12 Buddy WWII
    • x12 Booyah Merkins
    • x12 Buddy Squats
    • Wheelbarrow x20 yards between sides
    • Repeat for x4 total rounds

    COP #2:

    • Mosey around to opposing neighborhood, stopping intermittently for the Six
    • TRIPLE CHECK at the CAROUSEL (island in a culdesac across the way) 
    • P1 – Starfish Crunches
    • P2 – Sumo Jump Squats
    • P3 – Carousel Planks x20 paces around the curb before returning to switch

    COP #3:

    • Mosey back via the TUNNEL OF LOVE
    • Line up in BTTW while last man bear crawls to the front under PAX, avoiding the recently disposed condom
    • Repeato for all PAX to pass under

    COP #4:

    • Circle up road-side for PLT’s
    • x25 each, x2 sets

    Mosey BTTF:

    • 3 min of Mary and stretching

    COT:

    • Counterama # 13
    • Namerama
    • Announcerama (see Below)
    • YHC took the PAX out in Prayer

    NMS:  YHC has been wanting to visit the Alamo for quite some time but has been committed to the weekly 3rd F on Mondays. Well my buddy JJ from WEAG got the DTH headlock during our FNG challenge month and texted me he wanted to try the Alamo. Blank Q sheet? Donzo! And he got the nickname “Meatball” after giving this answer for his favorite food. Haha, AWESOME nickname! Welcome bro. It is always a fun little challenge putting together a beatdown for an AO you’ve never visited, but the PAX today affirmed it was sufficiently painful. So proud of the Alamo PAX for setting an awesome example of doing things with the right spirit – it was a GREAT honor to lead you guys. But maybe next time don’t leave the gently used condom right where we’re bear crawling – eeww. What else should have I expected in the tunnel of love! SYITG, DTH

    Announcements (SEE SLACK!)

    • Tomorrow, don’t go to NoToll, instead come play ball behind Robius Elementary School
    • Every Monday, 3rd F Share&Prayer, at Starbucks off Huguenot&Robius
    • July 4th Convergence 7am at Dogwood
    • Next Sat (7/8) DTH on Q for 7-8am Rock&Roll men’s bootcamp followed by a kid-friendly School of Rock bootcamp. Bring your kids! Watermelon and Cookies on the playground after. 

  • Respect all around at DaVille

    YHC showed up to an empty lot with the exception of the joggers and walkers that post alongside the F3 AO. I see a car coming up from the tour and Pigskin pops out, we plant the flag and YHC then starts to jog and below is what went down.

    COP

    We start with parking lot tracers to get the heart pumping then we face each other for 20ssh, 10 DQ pigskin replied in Spanish count. 20 4 ct helicopters, 15 arm circles (10 small and 5 big), reverso, 10 Imperial Walkers, 10 Ukrainian Soldiers, 20 4ct American Hammers, 20 LBC’s and 10 Alabama Prom Dates.

    THANG

    So YHC had his phone out for a Tabata as it has been awhile since this has been executed and did 8 sets of 4-minute reps that had 20 seconds exercise, then 10 seconds rest this is 8 routines per set. here were the exercises: 1 – Alternating lunges, 2 – LBC’s, 3 – 10 Hand release merkins then plank for remaining time in 20 seconds. (this was a gasser and the last 3 routines were rough…the hardest 80 push ups you will do…try it you will see.) 4 – Reverse lunges, 5 – Flutter kicks, 6 – Carolina dry docks, 7 – side lunges, 8 – Freddie Mercuries.

    COT

    Numberama, Namerama, Pigskin took us out in prayer.

    Moleskin

    YHC was glad to see Pigskin show up as it has been a long while since we worked out together. Really enjoyed catching up and pushing each other on this one. It seems like the lower numbers get a better workout for sure.

    I look to see more brothers in the gloom soon, have a great week and Cheers….CB!

  • Let’s Audible

    3 strong and youthful Tuckahoians welcomed an a lost SOJ regular this morning without required medical assistance to reject the nursing home Pickleball trend that is sweeping the community. Here is what was rumored to have occurred according to Martha and Rupert.

    Short mosey over to the church employee lot for Introductions, disclaimers and warm ups that included Invisible Jumprope, DQ’s, Jazzercise, Imperial Walkers, LBC’s, Rosalitas and Dying Cockroaches. Asphalt seems to be coming up around the area of a certain PAX member. Lawsuits were discussed.

    Mosey to the rear parking lot for 11’s. Merkins and Lt. Dans were called running the parking lot long ways. After round 1, let’s audible to run across the parking lot width to help expedite this beatdown.

    Short mosey to the commoners parking lot of the church, grab a few coupons for a DORA. 50 Big Boy Situps, 100 Squats with coupon, 200 Chest Presses with Coupon. Timer runs the loop. After 2nd round, let’s audible from Big Boys to WWII’s. Return coupons to their protected location.

    Short mosey to Silverspring for Burpee Road. Burpee for every SUV along the route, Brocode Style. YHC was very forgiving on the SUV classification based on off-roading capabilities. BTTVF for few minutes of Broga.

    Numbers, Names, Announcements and Prayers. Kubota took us out as YHC had to get going this morning.

    NMS: Mondays are difficult, but the week always starts better with a Monday F3 beatdown. No better way to reject the fartsack then to Q. Numbers at Hoedown have been affected by the geriatric calling of Pickleball at Batteau. MumbleChatter is always strong with Kubota and Handshake, with Kubota fancing himself more of a rabbit then a Clydesdale these days. Handshake submitted his FOIA request to get the background on 1-800. Can’t wait to get him out to First Watch for some oversharing and the really good stories.

    Great work gents. Good way to start the week.

  • Cajun Pasta for Breaking Bread

    For the Sunday evening meal, YHC decided to do the classic cajun pasta with chicken and polska kielbasa. Made a salad with two dressing choices(croutons on the side), Sourdough garlic bread and chocolate chip cookies for dessert.

    This is a fun meal to make and was glad to get this to the group today. Arrived at 5:25 and the they were ready to eat…honored to make this meal.

  • Journey of the Rain Dogs

    Arrive at 520something. Florence first on the scene. No PAX from north of the James? Anthrax remedies the situation. Shovel flag planted, 530 hits, speaker turns on to the classic album from Tom Waits, Rain Dogs. Off we go onto fields of adventure unknown.  

    Circle ish up and F3 mission and disclaimer, then the following more or less. 

    5 burpees

    SSH 

    4 burpees

    Imperial walkers

    3 burpees

    Hairy Rockettes 

    2 burpees

    Copperhead squats

    1 burpee

    LBCs

    Flutters

    Pretzel twists

    Crouching dog merkins

    Reverse scorpion kicks

    Mosey to field

    Florence: “just when I thought you’re music couldn’t get any weirder…”

    Quarter pounder

    25 Carolina dry docks

    50 ball dippers

    75 squats

    100 monkey jumpers 

    Run and benrie after each set

    Hitch: “What type of music is this? Jazz?”

    Anthrax: “it’s Tom Waits”

    Next was a Lindsey, a Dora, and some door number action. 

    One of the exercises called was hillbillies. 

    Hitch: “is this a dance or an exercise?”

    Florence “yes, it’s how we dance south of the James”

    Have a great day fellas, this was a fun morning!

  • Most interesting

    Six stallions and a latecomer tackled Dogpile with unmatched enthusiasm, heart and style.
    The humidity was no match for the fervor and commitment of the group.

    COP: Mosey to the circle, complete a Murph, 50 burpees OYO.

    Just kidding. Actually, I’m not totally sure what happened. We definitely enjoyed some hearty fellowship, a significant distance of lunges, vintage frisbee game, touch a tree, time at the rusty cage, birthday jacks and a totally botched love hill excursion. The larger group saved an unsuspecting amphitheater yoga chick from 10 minutes of Wilson. Hitchhiker ran a long, long way.

    Numberama, Namerama, Announcements (summer tour, Bateau pickle ball) and YHC took us out. Definitely my most unique Q experience and it wouldn’t have been possible without y’all! Until next time, GP

  • Riders on the Storm

    One of my daughters and I put together a meal for Saturday Breaking Bread. It consisted of barbeque grilled chicken, baked mini potatoes, salad and brownies. My daughter happens to have a learner’s permit so I said “Why don’t you drive to BB? Little did we know that we will heading down there right after a big storm left massive puddles on the roads. Even though no experience navigating the city part of Southside and massive puddles, she did a darn good job. She may have splashed a couple of diners in Westover Hills but better that than an accident.

    In terms of the food delivery, we were unfortunately unable to stay with the guests but Barbara was very kind and appreciative. I hopefully am teaching a lesson to my 2.0 about using your time and talents for those who are struggling. Here is a picture of our food in the kitchen.

    Happy to serve.

    Fireman Ed

  • So, This Beast Goes to The Bridge…

    13 indomitable spirits, some on their natural legs and some on walking sticks, rose into the post dawn sun to face the challenges The Bridge had on offer. Conditions were, yet again, 70 and sunny. According to the ants crawling up YHC’s shoe, the following might have happened:

    COP: Introductions, refresh relationships with old friends, and onto the exercising…slow mosey around the outer driveway. Rotation of exercises on the mosey…slide feet side to side, then into a karaoke, the flip to karaoke on the other side, then slide feet the other way. Easy to understand in person. Finish with a slow mosey to the corner.

    Circle up for the COP.

    SSHs x 50
    Imperial walkers x 10
    Dead Man Hang, then walk out into merkin position. Right leg high, then left leg high.
    Merkins x10
    Littlest of Baby Crunches x20
    Reverse crunches x10
    Freddie Mercury x11
    Rosalita x10

    Circle up for The Beast

    Round 1: Carolina Dry Docks
    Round 2: Monkey humpers
    Assorted stretching
    Round 3: LBCs (?)
    Round 4: Copperhead Squats
    Yoga: pigeon right, pigeon left, inverted scorpion kicks right over, left over, repeato 2x
    Round 5: WWIIs
    Round 6: SSHs (4 count)

    Corned Beef led us in a one count.

    Mosey to the Chapel Lawn. 11’s. Step ups and merkins. Continue until time called.

    Numbers, names, and TYA took us out with a story about a young man persevering through adversity and the challenges of inactivity.

    Announcements: none.

    NMS: Today was the largest group that YHC has seen at The Bridge. 8 men put themselves forth and joined 5 travelers in the Brotherhood of F3. “There but for the grace of God…” Life is a journey better made with the help of others and best made with those who care about you. The stories that some of these guys tell are challenging. YHC heard today about a man who attended 16 schools and lived all over Arlington, sometimes in cars or on the streets, all within spitting distance of where YHC grew up. It’s a small, small world.

    YHC takes his hat off to the 4 Brothers who took their morning to brighten someone else’s. State Farm led from the front, pushing Road Runner, Atlanta, and others. Thank you for joining. Nice to have your leadership. Circle K and TYA are regulars, though it was nice to have the mercury above the single digits this time. And, before you say, “Isn’t TYA recovering from knee surgery?”, the answer is yes. And, not only did he post, he spent the 45 minutes on his back or sitting leading Bus in a capability-appropriate workout. Nicely done. YHC also thanks Corned Beef, who jumped right into YHC’s invitation Tuesday morning to visit The Bridge today. Always great to have your enthusiasm on the journey.

    For those guys with an interest in joining at The Bridge, this is a once a month AO for F3RVA. We take one Saturday per month; Charlottesville takes 3 per month. Studs welcome. It’s a journey to get there, and it’s a journey of learning once you are there. Leave no man behind; leave no man where you found him. Your standard AO will be there each week; YHC invites each man to step out of his comfort zone and try The Bridge.

    UpChuck spits the bit.

  • Baker’s Dozen

    Showed up for the first Gridiron of the summer. Yep. It was hot. Lots of sweating. Nothing original on my part. A repeat of my typical workout. Except, no burpees. Next time, we’ll do some burpees.

    Mosey to Gridiron goal line

    Disclaimer

    20 SSHs, 10 MM Merkins, 15 Knee-ups, (all in cadence), stretch

    Mosey to Other goal line

    20 IWs, 10 diamond Merkins, 15 Ukrainian Hammers (all in cadence), stretch

    Mosey to Original goal line

    20 Don Quixotes, 15 Crunchy Frogs, 10 Stagger arm Merkins and a stretching exercise

    Mosey to Other goal line

    20 Copperhead Squats, 10 Stagger arm Merkins and a stretching exercise

    To the bottom of the hill up to the Gridiron: 11s

    Get-ups, up to the top of the hill, Crunchy Frogs

    To the wall in front of the school:

    People’s Chair 15 Air Press, 10 BTTW Hip Slaps, 15 Donkey Kix OYO

    People’s Chair 15 Muhammad Ali, 10 BTTW Australian Mountain Climbers, 15 Donkey Kix OYO

    People’s Chair 15 Milkers, 10 BTTW Toe Taps, 15 Donkey Kix OYO

    People’s Chair 15 Lalannes, 10 Dirty Hookup, 15 Donkey Kix OYO

    Using the loading dock: 3X

    Behind the railing to the loading dock: 20 SSHs, over the rails, across the loading dock and to the asphalt part of the driveway: 10 Mike Tysons

    Mosey to the handicapped area of parking lot in front of school

    3 rounds of 20, jumping over the line, in cadence, with a stretch in between

    Mosey to the benches by the Gridiron

    10 Bulgarian Split Squats in cadence, 10 Dips, 10 Derkins (all in cadence) 3X

    Mosey to Flag

    Stretch

    20 Flutters in cadence

    60 Second leg lift

    Brazilian Mindbender

    Announcements:

    Starbucks after workout: 11735 W. Broad

    This Tuesday, Homerun Derby: at Robius Elementary at 5:30 AM, Instead of NoToll on that day;

    4th of July: Convergence: at Dogpile at 7:00 PM

    Takeout by YHC:

    A quote from Proverbs: “Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.”

  • Pickleball

    Week 3. 15 picklers.

    Daville drew first blood.

    Splinter and Prime Time have played a game or 2.

    Bleeder still undefeated.