Category: Richmond, VA

  • Not a Running AO

    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.

  • Flex Friday

    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

  • High Rep Thursday

    Seven noble warriors embraced the gloom and their KBs at Circus Maximus.  Here is how it went down:

    • COP
      • SSH
      • IW
      • DQ
      • Helicopters
      • Arm circles – small & big
      • Merkins
      • LBC
      • APD
    • One man KB Dora – divide each exercise into 5 sets of reps, with a run down the bus loop between sets
      • 100 sit ‘n presses
      • 150 sumo squats
      • 200 lawnmower pulls
      • 250 presses (had to cut short to 200 due to time)
    • COT with YHC taking us out

    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

  • 9 Guys in a heatless Volvo

    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.

  • No Intervals

    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.

  • Mystery B Don’t Sweat the Technique

    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.”

  • These 21’s are on point, even Heist!!

    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.

  • Birthday Boating in a Gloomy Monsoon

    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:

    • Mosey to the top of the stadium and circle up in the flood lights
    • Welcome & Disclaimer
    • Variable IC Reps to get the muscles warm

    COP #1:

    • Mosey to the football field and collect the coupons (canoe, kayak, kettle bells) and assemble in the middle of the field 
    • QUADRUPLE TRIPLE CHECK:
    • Station #1 – Two PAX pulling one PAX in canoe to side of field and back
    • Station #2 – P1 Sumo squats 50lb KB, P2 Mower Pulls 35lb KB, P3 carries 15lb KB overhead to side of field and back
    • Station #3 – Two PAX pulling/pushing one PAX in Kayak to side of field and back
    • Station #4 – Run the track
    • Each team of 3-4 PAX completed each Station as a Triple Check before switching to the next Station

    COP #2:

    • CANOE LINDSEY (always adds up to 40!)
    • Line up on the side of the football field
    • Merkins:  30-25-20-15-10
    • Drag Canoe laden with PAX between sides (alternate PAX riding VS dragging)
    • Scrunchy Frogs:  10-15-20-25-30

    Mosey BTTF for COT:

    • Counterama # 17
    • Namerama
    • Announcerama (see Below)
    • YHC took the PAX out in Prayer

    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

    Announcements:

    • Open invitation by DTH to any SOJ PAX interested in joining an SOJ Shared Leadership Team – just send a PM to Tryhard via Slack! 
    • 12/2 – Rosie’s M will be selling nudes of Rosie at the Gallery of the Black Irish Social Club from 5-8pm (321 W Broad St)
    • 12/3 – Dogpile Magnum PI Day (mustache, Hawaiian shirt, donations for the Bridge)
    • 12/10 – 3-6pm HDHH Hardywood West Creek with the Capitol PAX
    • 12/20 – NoToll “12 Days of Christmas”

    Prayer Requests:

    • Prayers for Honeymoon and his family with his Dad’s passing yesterday 

  • 47 and rainy

    4 regulars showed up this dark and rainy morning. Interestingly, everyone thought that no one else is going to show up. But, show up they did! Ran to a parking deck. After a usual warm-up we did sevens. First round was hand-release Merkins and two-count Freddies, second round was Burpees and American Hammers. Ran to the lake, did three rounds of 20 Dips, 10 Derkins, and 20 Squats. Ran back to the flag. Finished with 20 pole smokers. Overall, ran 3.8 miles. Great job everyone.

  • Santa has arrived at First Watch!

    Santa Claus, with a freshly trimmed mustache (less beard), and five of his nine tiny reindeer, took the sleigh for a ride around River Road Hills. 5am and the rain hit at the same time which meant “Let’s Mosey!”

    Mosey to the front of the church for:

    COP:

    Dead-Man Hang (take it easy, Splinter!), Reach for the rain clouds, DQ’s, Helicopters, (Eye)ranian Soldiers, Inverted Scorpion Kicks, Suzanne Somers Left, Heels to Heaven, Suzanne Somers Right.

    Let’s Mosey!
    Stop off at Gaymont and River for:

    Traveling Lindsays:

    Carolina Dry Docks and LBC’s

    Stop at Gaymont and University and begin:

    Traveling 11’s:

    Merkins and Box Cutters

    Stop in front of YHC’s decorated and lit house for a:

    Triple Check:

    Bench Press with the Big Bertha Blocks, Curls with the smaller blocks, timer runs up to Rose Hill and Ralston and back. Three rounds, of course.

    Staying in front of YHC’s house, partner up with each partner completing 2 rounds of 15 PROPER PLT’S! (Throw legs to the left, center, right and repeat)

    Staying with same partner, complete 10 Boo-Yah Merkins

    Travel back to the Shovel Flag via Ralston and River stopping several times for Squats, Jump Squats and Lt. Dans.

    Back at Shovel Flag, circle up and complete a Burpee Shuffle

    Time!

    Numbers, Names, Announcements and YHC took us out!

    Announcements (See Slack, obviously)

    NMS:

    SZN of GVN has begun at First Watch! Those who know, know! YHC foresees Miatas and Kidneys as future gifts to the pax. Light numbers this morning only meant more goodies for the ones who posted.

    Ronnie never got his back wet, somehow, and Handshake wonders if YHC ever really works 🙂

    In a couple weeks, be on the lookout for Santa in a Miata.

    YHC enjoys kicking off the SZN of GVN for the second or third(?) year in a row! Spreading Christmas cheer has always been a favorite of YHC’s, ever since a little boy. This is definitely the best time of the year, but let’s be mindful of those who have a lot of stress or bad memories/lost loved ones during this season.

    Way to work this morning, fellas!

    SYITG!

    Kubota