Less than ideal weather welcomed a faithful PAX at today’s Gridiron. Cover and variety ruled. Here is how it went down:
Good work from the PAX today. Plenty of opportunity to grumble, but got a lot in.
Shoe drive in December. Check Slack or text Gypsy.
God is good all of the time!
Attila
Nine of us ran on Tuesday. The statute of limitations has run out so here we are.
The Route
Moleskin
Numbers were lighter because of the celebration just west of us. Congrats Pigskin!
4 SOJers hit the mean streets of Northwestern Chesterfield County for a little throwback route. 3 went to the south toward the river and the lone rucker headed into The Hill.
Keeping this one short due to lack of time today but the 3 ‘boot campers’ traveled 3 miles through Tarrington and most importantly down Twin Team. Plenty of stops along the way for a variety of arms, core, and legs.
I appreciate the company this morning gentlemen, apologies to House Party for dragging him into running when he thought he was getting a boot camp but I wouldn’t have hit that route if I didn’t know he could handle it.
Many announcements – see slack and other BB.
Prayers for Honeymoon and his family.
8 Dudes showed up to the Hill for Flex Friday; here is how it went down!
COP
SShs, Helicopters, Copperhead Squats, Imperial Walkers, Merkins, LBCs, stretches
Mosey down hill – Love Hill – Bear Crawl, Lunge, Broad Jump burpees – Repeato
Grab a coupon
Circle, rotate to next coupon every round – Curls, Press, Bench Press, WWIIs, Rows, Copters, Over head to Belly
Mosey up the hill – 100 LBCs, Mosey Down the hill, 100 LBCs
Dealers Choice – Runner calls exercise, 10 jerkins while pax does called exercise – Curls, Squats, Burpees, WWIIs, Press, Kettle Bell Swings
BTF – After a quick jog to get Oyster to 1 mile – Ring of fire
Numbers, Names, YHC took us out.
Prayers for Honeymoon, and Family, Prayers for Nancy’s sister as she recovers
Duke
Seven noble warriors embraced the gloom and their KBs at Circus Maximus. Here is how it went down:
Great work from the PAX today. We missed the pioneer of RVA triple respect, Pigskin, today. Get healthy brother! Great work from the PAX with this high rep workout.
Remember the shoe drive in December. Check Slack or reach out to Gypsy with questions.
God is good all of the time!
Attila
A nefarious nine gathered in the gloom to kick off December with a bang. Here’s what happened:
COP on the corner: SSHs // DQs // Ukrainian Soldiers // Imperial Walkers // ADPs // LBCs // Planks
11s: Dips at Picnic Tables, Merkins at the front walk of the school
Triple Check on the blacktop: P1: American Hammers // P2: Jump Squats // P3 50 2x Mtn Climbers
Dora on the tennis courts: 250 Squats // 150 WW2s // 50 Burpees
COT: Namearama, Numberama, YHC took us out
NMS: Prayers for Faceplant’s family with a new baby, Honeymoon’s family after the death of his father.
3 runners and one rucker launched from Rutland. YHC had loosely planned a loop through Giles and returning via Craney Island. Because this would be a bit short of four miles, planned in anticipation of any PAX members wanting an easy day, three options for lengthening the route were available–a loop of the small neighborhood down Warren Ave., running all the way to the back of Giles, and running all the way through Craney Island before looping back. YHC and Mr. Holland did the first two options, reaching about 4.3 miles. Marco Polo did them all for about 5.3 miles. Boo Boo rucked a few miles with some exercises thrown in the middle. Numbers, names, Marco Polo took us out.
The calmed winds made for a nice morning to start December. With all of the viruses and family commitments, it can be a tough time to post. Much appreciation to those who are coming out to get the day started the right way, and strength to those who need it to face their challenges or overcome the fartsack.
Three certainties in life: death, taxes, and a holiday Mystery Box appearance at the FORGE. 5 men came to see what our enigmatic friend had in store. A brief summary for your viewing pleasure.
Mosey to the elementary school for Warm Up: SSH’s, Arm Circles, Ukranian Soldiers, Alabama Prom Dates, High Knees, Butt Kicks, Karaoke x 2.
Mosey to the back of the school for the Mystery Box Workout:
One man pulls an exercise from the box, grabs medicine ball, and runs to Forest Hill Avenue and back. PAX perform that exercise for the duration. Rinse and repeat.
Bearpees
Carolina Dry Docks
Hand Release Merkins
(S)Crunchy Frogs
Broad Jumps
Crab Walk
American Hammers
Side Straddle Hops
Crab Cakes
Lt. Dans
Mountain Climbers
Jump Squats
Hello Dollies
Back to flag – 2 minutes of Monkey Humpers to close out.
Numbers/Names/Announcements
YHC took us out
Final Thoughts: Mystery Box was bringing the heat today! YHC was merely there to assist. Appreciate all who came out. I think the Mystery Box Playlist received mostly positive feedback with a few controversial choices. Strong mumble chatter highlighted by Bone Thugs talking about “Sucker MC’s.”
32 and dark is the new 70 and sunny for 7 of the southsides finest. According to the trash man (who was about 30 minutes ahead of schedule) this is what happened
Trash Man is blocking our path so internal Garman says Recalculating, Mosey back to the back side of the school by the Conex for COP
DQ’s, Helicopters, Cherry Pickers, Nancy Shows up (discussion about his bathroom routine) Imperial Walkers, Copperhead Squats
Head to the wall for a triple check
Partner 1 does Hoedowns, Partner 2 does Pole Smokers, Partner 3 runs to the first basketball post and back
Mosey back across to the front parking lot for 21’s
SSH in cadence until 3 count then everyone counts in their head to 21 WOW from the very beginning they where almost all on time. YHC might have been the only one that lost count. We did 20 WWII, 30 LBC’s, 40 Plank Jacks, 50 (run around the islands), 40 Mountain Climbers, 30 American Hammers, 20 Schrunchy Frogs
Mosey to picnic tables for a triple check
Partner 1 does Incline Merkins, Partner 2 does Dips, Partner 3 runs to the middle light pole
Finish up with OYO 30 Step ups – 10 LBC’s then 20 Step up – 20 LBC’s, then 10 Step Up – 30 LBC’s
BTTF – Numbers / Names Mud Slide took us out
NMS:
We all know that when the Q calls for 21’s, its expected that we will be doing an exercise regardless whether we end on time or not but I must say this morning was the closest I have seen everyone end at the same time almost every set. YHC ended one set ahead of schedule but the rest of the PAX held it pretty tight, even Heist.
17 SOJ faithful HIM’s were feeling froggy to embrace the suck at this morning’s SOT Birthday beatdown. Here’s how we may or may not be welcome back to their soccer field…
The THANG:
WARMERAMA:
COP #1:
COP #2:
Mosey BTTF for COT:
NMS: Brothers, what fun to muck around in the gloom carrying each other a bit! I’m very thankful for you guys carrying me in different ways over the last 4 years, and I’m really excited to see SOJ grow in the season to come. SYITG, DTH
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