Category: Richmond, VA

  • Poplar exercises

    At Gridiron today, we started out, after warm-up (SSHs, IWs, Don Quixote, US (Ukrainian Soldiers), Stretching), with 10 minutes of Burpees on Burpee Hill, in hopes that the Burpees will bring Homer back out to Gridiron. Almost expected him to sense the vibes and show up. But alas, no Homer. On the other hand, there was a rare Blue Moon appearance.

    Next, Stretching and then 11s:

    Pullups and WWIIs. J’vile and I forget who else finished early so I didn’t get to finish my 11s. Darn!

    Back to the parking lot for 3 rounds of 20, jumping over the line, in cadence, with a stretch in between.

    Over to the stands by the football field for single count Bulgarian split squats (each leg) and Dips: 10, 9, 8, etc. down to 1.

    Over to the parking lot in front of the school for more 11s: Mike Tysons and Plank-arm raises.

    Back to the original parking lot for 1 leg balance. Impressive balance shown by Atilla and Tater. Tater was able to touch his nose to his shoe while maintaining his balance.

    Finished up with Dollies, Heels to Heaven and one-legged APDs,

    So, a bit of a geography lesson today: Ukraine (tribute to Lighthouse and the people of Ukraine), Bulgaria (split squats) and Alabama (APDs).

    J’ville offered to work on Pinto’s Porsche. Pinto didn’t seem interested. Wonder why? I know Chum was disasppointed we didn’t do a lot of really long distance running.

    I just checked and the Q-sheet is wide open. Lots of opportunities!

     

  • ABS and THIGHS oh my!

    70 and Sunny!! Why wouldn’t 20 studs from around RVA gather around for an epic beat down.  Great to see LabRat and CircleK this morning.  It’s been too long brothers.  We gonna learn about them Coupons today.   Let’s get after it!

    Warmarama: 
    Oyster:   Long Mosey to the Penny Stage.  Grab a Coupon, Circle up:  SSH, DQ, Cherry Pickers, Coupon Squats, Toe Taps, Coupon Merkins, LBC, Flutter Kicks, Coupon American Hammers, WWII, Alabama Prom Dates.

    The Thang:
    Oyster:  Mosey to the Triangle with Coupon.  Partner up
    Partner 1:   Carry 2 Coupons to the end of the street.
    Partner 2:  Run to the end and back.   Switch.
    Plank for the 6.
    In Cadence: Planks, Flutter Kicks.
    Repeat back to the Top.
    Plank for the 6.
    In Cadence:   SSH, Not So Lazy Lazy Boys.
    Repeat back to the Bottom.
    Plank for the 6.
    In Cadence:  Planks, Merkins, Freddy Mercurys
    Repeat back to the Top.
    Plank for the 6.
    In Cadence:  Flutter Kicks
    Return Coupons, Penny Stage.

    Oyster passes the Q to Duke (true story) :
    Duke:  Let’s Mosey to the Amphitheater 
    Partner up for a Dora.
    100 Box Jumps, 200 Squats, 300 LBC.
    Run to the Top and Back.
    Plank for the 6.
    Something was said:  5 Burpees.
    Something else was said: 5 Burpees.

    Duke:  Let’s Mosey to Love Hill.
    Partner up:
    Partner 1:  Broad Jump Burpees
    Partner 2: Run to the top and back.
    Switch
    Partner 1: Lunges
    Partner 2: Run to the top and back.
    Switch.
    UpChuck got Jokes:  5 Burpees

    Duke:  Mosey to the Circle.  
    Ring of fire with a Sprint.
    2 People Sprint the Circle, Everyone else does Merkins and Squats.
    Repeat until everyone sprints circle.
    Move into the Circle:  
    Nothing was said:  5 Burpees
    Flutter Kicks in Cadence
    LBC in Cadence
    Jazzercise in Cadence

    Duke:  Mosey back to the Flag.

    Announcements:  It’s time to HeadLock some of the guys who haven’t been out in while.   Check the emergency contact sheet and reach out.

    Good News: CircleK reports that The Stallions that went out to Nevada have finished this race. Rim to Rim is done!! Everyone is safe and everyone is healthy. Now on to the next one!!

    YHC took us out:     Thankful for this group and how it has changed me over the years.  Something about starting the day with fellowship, a workout and usually a lot of laughter just sets the tone for the whole day.  I know my family, friends, and coworkers appreciate that change in me. Let’s be thankful and pass on those blessing to someone in need.

    SYITG
    Oyster

  • Wrong Turn

    3 middle aged men said No to ED and got *up* for Morning Wood. We did the long loop for the nature trail but YHC took one wrong turn so had to back track a little bit to get back on the right trail.

  • We Be Clubbin

    Ship and Hitch had a deep philosophical conversation about life, YHC contributed nothing. Secondary conversation centered around the perils of online dating. Ship’s story is one of success. Roughly 3 miles covered.

  • A Return to Kroger

    9 Runners/Ruckers got lucky with no rain and temps near 70 for the Thursday Run.

    YHC told the crew back to a loop we did a few month ago which included the Townhouse next to the YMCA, going behind Kroger then through the main parking lot, a loop around the Rutland Townhouse then down to Rutlandshire with a cut through the trail to our began our normal loop around Rutland/Knollwood. Distances varied from 4 to 4.75 miles

    Ruckers did their thing getting there early and Rucking where ever

    SPIT ON THAT!!

  • Tuesday Turnaround

    5 Davillians enjoyed a cooler day but without rain for nice run.

    Route included using the left side of Altee Station including Summer Duck, Chickhomany Oaks, and Madison Spring before come back down Kings Charter Dr.

    4 Miles when coming into Honey Meadows took a right back to the to the schools

    5 Miles when coming into Honey Meadows took a left down the trail to Honey Meadows Rd then back to the school

    SPIT ON THAT!!

  • Who moved our rocks?

    10 men showed up to get swole and 4 to run. New Market is officially getting ready for pool season.

    We moseyed through the neighborhood and stopped for merkin variations, threw around various tokens (rocks, logs, concrete, etc), and did a few ab workouts here and there.

    We showed back up to home base and found our tokens organized in the shape a large d*$&. Rosco’s immediate reaction was ” I thought we were all adults here?” I blame Rosetta and Tobit.

    Prayers to a New Market neighbor and Nancy’s uncle.

  • If There Are No Turns, Will There Still Be Questions?

    11 two-leggers and one two-wheeler (yeah, RAMM Gears, we see you!) braved the heavy air and avoided the flooding on Groooooove to take in the ever-challenging routes that are an everyday part of the RAMM. Conditions were ever-constant at 70 and sunny. According to the woman reading her phone while driving and turning and nearly running over Bodo’s (VA Plate: 1 MOBJAK), the following likely happened:

    Route: Commonwealth. 45 minutes of Commonwealth. If you are not on Commonwealth, you have made a wrong turn.

    Marketing Distraction (the PAX saw through this): run a giant suicide on Commonwealth. Grove to Franklin to Grove to Wythe to Grove to Cutshaw to Grove (something like 4 miles). Repeat Grove to Franklin one more time (5) or two more times (6).

    Numbers, names, Marv was kind enough to take us out.

    Announcements and Prayer Requests:

    Ukraine. We are fortunate in the US that it is unlikely we will ever wake up to face the historical wrath of an autocrat with no moral limitations who runs a neighboring country with a large military and nuclear weapons. Ukraine does not have that luxury. Prayers for all of those who stand against aggression and wanton destruction, and further prayers for those whose lives are endangered as a result.

    Our pals are running this morning. Bro code. Not the West End, once-a-month bro-code. This is the it’s-only-two-hills-in-the-Grand-Canyon Bro Code. Good luck, fellas. The PAX are pulling for you.

    NMS:

    The PAX clearly, universally, and emphatically appreciated the simplicity of today’s route. Inspired by our “it’s only two hills” brethren, today’s route strove for simplicity: no hills, and only 3 turns, all 180 degrees. And, ever steadfast in their inquisitiveness, some sought to clarify, while others quickly realized that it was really just 45 minutes on Commonwealth. Nothing gets past the PAX.

    UpChuck spits the bit.

  • Change of plans

    12 warriors gathered in the gloom for a Friday Bro Code run, the Q lacked the appreciation of “Bro Code” and suggested a longer route with a shorter turn option. After the mutiny cooled down the Pax took off for a beautiful cool March morning run. Along the path the Q decided the Pax had spoken and we altered the route for the less aggressive pace and finished with a @4.5 mile run for the group with a few hitting 4.88 miles. Great turn out for our Friday and talk of starting F3 lunch gathering each month for more opportunities to fellowship. West end location chime in if you would like to be part. Q closed in prayer. Remember to lift up in prayer Lighthouses’ family in the Ukraine as they are dealing with war and dangerous situations.

  • WTH Welcomes an FNG

    3 regulars and a FNG showed to work off some March madness calories on a beautiful spring morning

    The Thing,

    Mosey from lot over to Wells Fargo at Pump and Three Chopt, Side Straddle Hops, Ukranian Solders, Don Q’s, Merkins, LBC for a warm up and then head back out over to Pond at Wellsley, pull up and add 3 sets of 25 merkins, 25 WW2s, and 25 Side Straddle hops, mosey to tunnel under lauderdale. 11s back and forth in tunnel Merkins and Squats, mosey by way of Lauderdale to Three chopt, stop at Credit union to deposit some sweat: 10 burpees, 25 LBCs lap around building X 3, out of time and run back to base. 3.8 miles covered. FNG shared on way back he may be young and look strong but he is out of shape, Welcome aboard, Dingy!