Category: Richmond, VA

  • Rise and Shine Run

    So with Spring Break in full swing this morning YHC decided to get this to be a 1st and 2nd F event. Five brothers posted this am for a run and ruck walk and here is what went down:

    Yardsale and YHC did a lap around the schools at a ruck walk pace and this took about 27 minutes (2 miles). Hash, Mr Holland and Tonka ran to the gate to Kings Charter and back for 3.5 miles and we circle up at 6am for COT.

    Next we all drive over to Rise and Shine for an early morning 2nd F to have breakfast and great conversation. We were all happy to get both activities in this nice morning with a full moon and great weather.

    Great to see everyone, have a great day gents..Cheers…CB!

  • DaVille 3 on April 3

    So 3 men posted this morning to take on April fools’ day and here is what went down:

    COP

    We mosey to the West Entrance of Atlee High School and start with 20 SSH, 10 4ct Helicopters, 10 DQ’s, 15 arm circles, 10 small and 5 big, reverso, 20 Imperial Walkers, 10 Ukrainian Soldiers, 10 4ct LBC’s, 10 Alabama Prom Dates, 10 reverse Scorpions, 10 scorpions, 20 merkins.

    THANG

    With 3 on site today we start with a Triple check. P1 – Runs lap as the timer, P2 – Step ups, P3 – Dips. We rotate where P1 – Step ups, P2 – Dips and P3 Runs Lap and finally for the first set P3 – Step ups, P1 – Dips and P2 runs lap as the timer. We do 2 more rotations only we do incline merkins instead of dips.

    After this triple check we mosey to basketball court for a 2nd triple check with P1 – Running a suicide on the BBall court as the timer, P2 – hang from pull up bar and lift legs to chest, P3 – Alternating lunges. We rotate as above for one set and the perform 2 more sets for a triple check.

    Next we break out the jump ropes. We all go for 30 in a row without a miss. Done, then 40 in a row without a miss. Done, and 50 in a row with out a miss. We were able to do all three sets and no-one had to start over.

    Mosey back to flag for numberama, namerama. YHC took us out in prayer.

    Great workout this morning gents, see you in the gloom soon, Cheers…CB!

  • Senior Discount

    Five of us ran 3.7 miles today exploring Wellesley. Pyro was downrange from Jax and was amazed by Pigskin. But it was Lighthouse who told the story of getting a Senior discount at Einstein Bagels.

    Besides running and warmups, we did sets of LBCs & Heals to Heaven in a culdesac & some sets of dips and incline merkins at the romantic gazebo (no fancy cocktails included).

    A little more running than normal and the only complaints were from Blue Moon’s “good” knee.

    Nice to have a guest today. Pyro had met some of you but it sounds like it has been a couple years.

  • Spring has Sprung

    Four semi-regulars not on Spring Break showed up ready to inhale some pollen and enjoy the warmth of the new season. YHC arrived at 5:30 on the nose and this is how it went down.

    WARM-A-RAMA:

    Mosey to the Amphitheater, make a half loop and square up in the grass for warm-a-rama.

    Bootleg takes us through SSH, Helicopters, Don Quixote, Imperial Walkers, Copperhead Squats, LBC, APDs.

    THANG:

    Proceed to the bottom of the Amphitheater steps for ascending merkins back to the top (1-18 reps). Turn around and descend and perform WW2 x 5 at each step. Pass to Swirly.

    Mosey to Penny Theater for Block Work. Perform exercise, run to the light near the Carillon then return to block. Exercises were:

    Block Burpees x 5

    Curls x 10

    Squats x 10

    Overhead press x 10

    Block bench x 10

    Return blocks to stage and pass to Slippin Jimmy.

    Mosey back to the Amphitheater for stage exercises. 3 PAX perform exercise with 1 PAX running the perimeter as the timer. Exercises were boxing cockroach (2 PAX) and Carolina DD. Once complete, return to VSF for brief ab-a-rama.

    BT finishes out with leg lifts x 10 (each leg) and inverted plank leg lifts x 10 (each leg).

    COT:

    Slippin Jimmy took us out and reminds the PAX to be present and take advantage of every moment we have with our loved ones.

    NMS:

    A small but determined crew showed to hold down the fort while Spring Breakers and new fathers are away. The weather is definitely getting warmer and it won’t be long until we are soaking with sweat before the post even starts. YHC is still relatively broken but happy to be able to get out and at least participate, even if it means doing ab work in the pollen-dusted weeds that will soon be a foot tall in the friendly confines of the amphitheater. Mumble chatter was relatively light and consisted mostly of talk of travel. Safe travels to Bootleg (Missouri) and Slippin Jimmy (the House of the Mouse) as they take off this weekend, and to those already on the road enjoying a respite with friends and family. Swirly and YHC will stay local and be looking for a comfy couch to watch the Masters. BT OUT!

  • How to kill a robin

    SOT or MOT? Of all the PAX hanging out at Midlo Middle at 530am, three decided to hit the streets for a run. Down Mt. Midlo, up the Grove hill, down Manders, back up Woolridge to Charter Colony, and finally back to MMS. Mileage was just under 5 this morning and with a few minutes to spare, we joined up with the SOT PAX for some alphabet tracers.

    Numbers, names with the SOT PAX. Honeymoon took us out.

    Announcements:

    -SOJ happy hour, 5:30/6ish, 4/14 at Diamond Billiards

    -CSAUP coming in early May….details to come from Gomer

    NMS: Rosetta has recently been dealing with a robin at his house that crashes into a window multiple times a day and craps all over the place. His simple question for YHC and Honeymoon was “how do I deal with that?”. Honeymoon didn’t hesitate to respond that the best thing to do is “kill the mother f____er”.

    Safe travels for Rosetta and his M as they head to Mexico next week. First time they’ve been on a 7-day vacation together (without the 2.0s) in 10 years. Let’s see if they both make it back.

  • Special Operators, Albeit in Training

    Seven night stalkers moved further, faster, and fought harder in the latest edition of First Watch. Conditions were 70 and sunny. According to their leader hiding in the bushes, the following might possibly have happened:

    Mosey from the parking lot to the back of RRC, Baptist.

    Whoa – on coming car split the PAX. Leader in front on one side of the road, six PAX on the other. Q proceeded to perform one burpee at each speed hump. Meanwhile, being mentally alert, physically strong, and morally straight, the PAX determined to catch up, or, failing that, attempt a mutiny: the oft-mentioned, but rarely attempted, “We’ll just stop running and see whether the Q noticed.” Well aware of their shenanigans, YHC moseyed to the next corner in the parking lot, veered left, and took refuge in the bushes. After some time, along came a walking PAX of six, wondering aloud how 215 pounds of Manhood had disappeared into The Gloom. Boom – trap sprung. The predators becoming the prey.

    Mosey back to the front of RRC, Baptist, for the COP

    SSHs, DQs, IWs, reverse crunches, WWIIs, HRMs…and mosey 5 feet west to the steps.

    Dora 100-200-300, with a twist. Grab a partner.

    Partner 1: Run to the bush on River Road.

    Partner 2: Exercises. 100 derkins, 200 four-count flutter kicks, and 300 SSHs.

    Twist: each time the partners switch, perform 5 Boo-Yah mercans. Harder than it sounds, but the PAX showed the world that they are specially selected and well-trained.

    Mosey to the back of RRC, Baptist for Elevens. Much discussion of the best method for achieving the objective. YHC enjoys feedback. Frankly, YHC deserved some after an exceptionally poorly laid out exercise. Adapt. Overcome. But, always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and esprit de corps of the group.

    WWIIs and snow angels. Bernie Sanders up the incline in the parking lot. Run back down. Better training. Fight with all your might. Give it 100 percent and then some. Under no circumstances embarrass yourself.

    Slow mosey back through the parking lot. 5 LBCs at every handicapped space, totaling about 30 LBCs and 5 WWIIs on the last space.

    Burpees at each speed hump on the way BTTVSF. Numbers, names, and Handshake took us out.

    NMS: World’s longest triple check May 6 at Godwin. Boot camp, ruck, and run in circles. Find some teammates and one injured dude. Gomer has the details.

    Good chatter today. YHC needed some good laughs, and the PAX delivered. Coffeeteria hit the spot, albeit at 6 a.m.

    UpChuck spits the bit.

  • You Gonna Join Us?

    Four pandits assembled quietly in The Gloom for the latest edition of Broga. Temperatures were 70 and sunny. According to the guy who almost ran us over in the parking lot, the following might have happened:

    Lots of stretching, starting with the shoulders, then the neck, chest, back, and legs. Wrap up with a peaceful shivasavan, as always. At some point, Senor Frog showed up. A few minutes later, he joined the Broga.

    Numbers, names, all silent, of course.

    NMS: mumble chatter was strong today. Many thanks to Kubota for pointing us in the right direction with his vacation pictures.

  • All Kettlebells on deck….of cards

    I almost pulled a did not wake up bit, luckily inside of me said time to get up, we need to hit the bathroom now. Once I was up, then headed over to Old Hundred for today’s workout. A group of 5 came out to tackle something new. It should be warned that Mudslide and new are dangerous words.

    A good warmup: SSH, Helicopters, Ukrainian Soldiers, Don Quixotes, Copperhead squats, Merkins, LBCs and Alabama Prom Dates. The new part: today’s training involved kettlebells and a deck of cards. Each card associated to the type of exercise and number of reps. Spades(Clean and Press), Diamonds(Rows), Clubs(Swings) and Hearts(plank Pull-thrus). After every 13 cards, we ran a lap around the parking lot, came back for the next round(the jokers were included). The last round, couple of changes switched up to the double hand clean and press and cut the planks to single count. We finished it all. I am sure there will be some tired puppies today. At the end a little stretch, no announcements(everything should be on Slack) Count outs and prayer from YHC

    It felt good this morning…..the weather making a slow return to the warmth(only bad thing wait till the humidity kicks in where we will be soaked). An FYI, I plan on doing it again with all bodyweight plus a little devil says I have cards with workouts listed on them. Is he/she right, find out one day!!!!

  • A Post March Madness OG

    8 stalwarts posted to NoToll this morning (2 extra early for some Broga) and most knew exactly what was in store…perhaps others stayed in the fartsack or traveled to a different Nano region to avoid it – only they know.

    The 8 of us crushed an Old Glory and are all better off for it.

    Log your laps here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-L8e9W24ygnU0suaGyKxzi1PgPqY1CBd57hLrKTZI-g/edit#gid=1717732871

    Well done men!

    Announcements – see slack

    Prayers for Wildcat and Dinky.

    No More Gumbo for You!

  • Spring Breakers

    For the folks that do not have 2.0s on spring break, this workout was for you.  Here is how it went down:

    • COP
      • SSH
      • IW
      • DQ
      • Arm circles
      • Dead man hang
      • Merkins
      • FM
    • Mosey to the tennis courts and partner off – wheelbarrow to the net and do 10 derkins, rinse and repeat 3x
    • Mosey to the black top for a one-man Dora
      • 100 HRM
      • 200 squats
      • 300 LBC
    • Mosey back to the parking lot with a stop at the railings to side crawl up
    • COT with YHC taking us out

    Great work from a noble PAX of 8.  The mumble-chatter ceased about the time we started the one-man Dora…odd.  YHC appreciates the opportunity to lead these men, and blessings and safe travels to all of those away this week.  Talk to Gypsy if you are interested in the upcoming CPR classes.  You never know when you might be a CUSAP and will need that skill.

    God is good all of the time!

    Attila