Category: Richmond, VA

  • Wordle, Turdle, or Squirdle?

    Eleven trust wary Spiderlings gathered under the steam for today’s iteration of fun with hills. YHC apparently waited too long to give instructions which resulted in a 5:31 launch. Good thing TYA wasn’t there.

    The Route

    • Left out of the parking lot and right up towards the football stadium
    • Left on Campus, straight through the path and left on Wheeler
    • 4s right on Ridge Top and right on Chandler
    • 5s right on Horsepen, right on Patterson, right on Ridge Top and left on Chandler
    • 6s left on Hampshire to Baldwin, right on Westham, right on Patterson, right on Ridge Top and left on Chandler
    • Everyone up Chandler and through the path to Bandy
    • Left on Three Chopt, right on Kensington
    • Kensington DEAD ENDS!!! Trust me, it does. 6 milers confirmed.
    • Veer right at the dead end and follow Stuart back to a left on Honaker
    • Honaker to Boatwright
    • Left on Campus, right on UR drive, back to the VSF

    Numbers, names, and YHC took us out before Hitch came stumbling in after making friends with a custodian.

    Moleskin

    Boy, you guys really didn’t trust me. Apparently the 4s and 5s didn’t think Kensington ever ended. 5s really didn’t trust me and turned right off of Kensington onto Honaker. 4s almost trusted me but came up short on Chanticleer. Faceplace was in full on trust mode and followed YHC all the way to the end. Trust fall exercise may be interesting with this bunch.

    Sounds like there were ample reports of too much mexican, chili, or loaded baked potatoes last night, resulting in a few of the pax finding their own path through Bandy. Blame it on the dog I suppose.

    Congrats to Faceplant who somehow picked St Peters over Kentucky but didn’t stick with them to the Sweet Sixteen.

    Best of luck to everyone out there, whether it’s brackets, driving an 80s Volvo, or running the Grand Canyon.

    Splinter out.

  • Better late than never

    Warmed up

    Worked out

  • Checkpoint

    Anthrax started early to go south to north and to add the Forest Hill loop – an easy 10 to taper. The remaining PAX started on the Northside, and agreed to meet at the water fountains at Riverside Drive on the other side of Belle Isle. The scheme worked well as the PAX converged within a few minutes of each other. Turbo took the fire road back. Offshore, Helix, and Sally took Buttermilk.

    All the best to the rim-to-rim-to-rim PAX. YHC is looking forward to hearing stories of the adventure.

  • Lucky Horseshoe on the Short Track

    Conspiracy mistakenly thought he saw Loose Goose from his observation post at Heartbreak Ridge, but it was 8 other PAX who accomplished the following:

    Mosey to the short track for.

    COP IC: SSHs, Its, DQs, Merkins, Storm Squats, WWIIs, Scorpion Dry Docks

    Lucky Horseshoe – sets of 20 of each exercise

    Lap 1, Merkins

    Lap 2, Merkins, Storm Squats (20 each leg)

    Lap 3, Merkins, Storm Squats, Scorpion Dry Docks

    Lap 4, Merkins, Storm Squats, Scorpion Dry Docks, WWIIs

    Lap 5, Merkins, Storm Squats, Scorpion Dry Docks, WWIIs, Lunges (20 each leg)

    Lap 6, Storm Squats, Scorpion Dry Docks, WWIIs, Lunges

    Lap 7, Scorpion Dry Docks, WWIIs, Lunges

    Lap 8, WWIIs, Lunges

    Lap 9, Lunges

    Lap 10, Victory Lap

    NMS

    The PAX completed the rounds within the 33 minute time limit, leaving the PAX to wonder if they had what it takes for the big track. YHC thinks they do: with longer laps, there is more time between sets of Storm Squats and Lunges. Handshake reported that this Q caused him to reset his expectations for an Offshore Q. Attila says that if you are going to complain about the Q, then its time to be the Q. YHC is proud to follow in Pigskin’s footsteps for inspiring new Qs.

    Prayers for Roger Roger, Lighthouse, and Toucan, and their families.

  • Bitch bitch bitch

    At Hoedown today, I mostly recycled my standard workout. Bitch, bitch, bitch. It looks like I need to come up with something new. However, I’ll note, that for Trainer, it was all new. This is his second workout, and his first with me as Q.

    Warmup: Corner Parking lot: 20 SSHs, 10 Man-maker Merkins, 15 knee-ups, stretching exercise

    Warmup: Upper Parking lot: 20 IWs, 10 Diamond Merkins, 15 Ukrainian Hammers, stretching exercise

    Warmup: Corner Parking lot: 20 Ukrainian Soldiers, 10 Wide Arm Merkins, 15 Crunchy Frogs, stretching exercise

    Warmup: Upper Parking lot: 10 Lunges, 10 Merkins, 20 Dollies, stretching exercise

    Wall Courtyard: 10 single count air-press (People’s chair), 10 BTTW hip slaps in cadence, 15 Donkey Kix OYO

    Wall Courtyard: 10 single count milkers (People’s chair), 10 BTTW Australian Mountain Climbers in cadence, 15 Donkey Kix OYO

    Wall Courtyard: 10 single count Lalannes (People’s chair), 12 BTTW ToeTaps in cadence, 15 Donkey Kix OYO

    Upper parking lot: 5 minutes of burpees

    Railings: Dips and Derkins: 10 each, then 9 each, etc.

    Up to the grassy area behind the school: Quadruple check: partner 1 runs to the pull-up bars and does 5 pull-ups, Partner 2 does Step ups, Partner 3 does Reverse crunch and Partner 4 does wall sit with air press. 2 times

    Wall Courtyard: Alternating arm raise from Plank position

    One legged Alabama Prom Date

    60 count 6 inch leg lift

     

    Announcements:

    8 mile run at RAMM on April 15. Get there in sufficient time to be done at 6:15.

  • Satan’s Hill Cold Potato

    10 of Satan’s Hill Neighborhood Watch Committee ready to take on the 70 and Sunny Hot Potato Q.  Let’s get after it!

    Warmarama: 
    Marmaduke:  SSH, DQ, Imerial Walkers, arm circles, Dead Man Hang, Stretches, LBC, Flutter Kicks.

    Marmaduke: Mosey to Satan’s Hill.  Partner up.
    Partner 1: Bear Crawl, Partner 2:  Run to the top and back. Switch.
    Partner 1: Lunges, Partner 2: Run to the top and back. Switch.
    At the Top:  Carolina Dry Docks.  Back to the bottom:

    Partner 1: Bear Crawl, Partner 2:  Run to the top and back. Switch.
    Partner 1: Lunges, Partner 2: Run to the top and back. Switch.
    Bottom:  20 WWII on your own.

    Duke passes the Q to Oyster:
    Mosey to the middle of Satan’s Hill.
    Partner 1:  Run to the top of the Satan’s Hill, 10 SSH, Run back.
    Partner 2:  Run to the bottom of Satan’s Hill, 10 SSH, Run back.
    Meet at the middle:  6 BooYah Merkins. Then Switch and Repeat.

    Round 2
    Partner 1:  Run to the top of the Satan’s Hill, 20 SSH, Run back.
    Partner 2:  Run to the bottom of Satan’s Hill, 20 SSH, Run back.
    Meet at the middle:  6 BooYah Merkins. Then Switch and Repeat

    Round 3
    Partner 1:  Run to the top of the Satan’s Hill, 30 SSH, Bernie back.
    Partner 2:  Run to the bottom of Satan’s Hill, 30 SSH, Bernie back.
    Meet at the middle:  6 BooYah Merkins. Then Switch and Repeat

    Mosey to the Parking Lot: 
    American Hammers, Not so Lazy Lazy Boys, Flutter Kicks.

    Triple Check:
    Partner 1:  Run to the curb
    Partner 2:  Incline Merkins
    Partner 3:  SSH.

    Triple Check:
    Partner 1:  Carry Coupon to the Curb.
    Partner 2:  Monkey Humpers
    Partner 3:  Curb Taps

    Ring of Fire
    3 Minutes of Mary (Box Cutters, Crunchy Frog, Heels to Heaven).

    BTTF:  Mosey back to the flag.

    NMS:  YHC arrived early to Satan’s Hill with a plan to get a little warm up run in.  The warmth of the car had other plans.  Bullseye was getting after it though.   Great job Bullseye.   Duke was on the Q today, but gave notice that it would be a Hot Potato.  What a great morning to tackle Satan’s Hill.

    Announcements:   Prayers to Florence’s 2.0.  Nothing to serious, Mama and Papa think a little Miralax will do the trick.

    Thank the lord for our Blessings today Fellas!!  Pass those Blessings on to others.   

    SYITG
    Oyster

  • Just me and my thoughts

    Uno post for River Rum this morning, the route was River Down via JRHS

  • We Were There

    SOT BB from 3/16 : POG led bootcampers in a beatdown on a gigantic 4 corners circuit in church parking lot. Many variations and much groaning. Runners ran #BigDataIntegrity

  • The Evilness of Boberry

    Thanks to a crummy cold gifted by the M and 2.0, YHC has been out of commission for close to a week. It was great to get out this morning and get in some miles.

    Flatty showed up ready to ruck, but with no other ruckers in sight, he opted to pound some pavement with YHC and Bo.

    Boberry planned a 10Kish route. On the outside, Bo appears to be just an all around nice guy. You’d count yourself lucky to be his friend. But, there is a darkness lurking on the inside. YHC couldn’t help but notice that Bo’s route had us on a clear descent for over 3 miles. At the bottom of Otterdale, I swear I heard maniacal laughter as we began the three mile ascent back to the start. ….Well done Bo! The route was just what YHC needed.

    Boberry had to jet for early church service. YHC enjoyed coffeeteria with Flatty.

  • Lining Up for the Ladies

    After a swarthy six paid homage to the Morning Wood, a PAX of nine HIM’s embarked on the latest version of DTH’s Spontaneous Pain Train – ie, do whatever crazy stuff Tryhard randomly calls next. Here’s how the ladies saw it happen:

    The THANG:

    WARMERAMA:

    • Mosey the loop around to the big parking lot, and circle up 
    • Welcome, Disclaimer
    • IC Reps for a ton of great exercises

    COP #1:

    • Mosey over to the bottom of the stairs
    • TRIPLE CHECK:
    • P1 – Dips
    • P2 – Merkins
    • P3 (Timer) – Box jump steps, run down

    COP #2:

    • Mosey back up to the Lot
    • 4 CORNERS (Escalator+DeEscalator)
    • Corner 1 – x10 Merkins
    • Corner 2 – Add x20 Am.Ham’s (2-ct)
    • Corner 3 – Add x30 Squats
    • Corner 4 – Add x40 Groiners
    • Reverso going back around removing an exercise each corner

    COP #3:

    • Mosey over to the Wall
    • People’s Chair x30sec
    • BTTW for Hip Slappers IC
    • Dirty Hook-ups IC, both sides
    • Hoedowns IC

    COP #4:

    • Mosey around to a roadside grassy area (farewell to LIFO Boberry)
    • Partner up for DYING BOXING COCKROACHES
    • x20 Single Count each
    • x3 Sets

    COP #4:

    • BLIMPS CIRCUIT
    • Mosey back into woods along trail stopping periodically to complete components of BLIMPS (x5 Burpees, x10 Lunges (2-ct), x15 Imp.Walkers, x20 Merkins, x25 Plank Jacks, x30 Squats)
    • Once first BLIMPS set completed, turn around and complete second set en route back to Basketball Court

    COP #5:

    • Circle up on the BBall court
    • 8 MINUTES OF MARY – High Flutters, LBC’s, Low Flutters, WWII, Rosalita Dips, Freddie.M’s (missing some)
    • Wilson’s Wife stretching it out

    Mosey BTTF for COT:

    • Counterama # 9
    • Namerama
    • Announcerama (see Comments)
    • FLORENCE took the PAX out in Prayer

    NMS:  We’ll start with a praise report. After working with a great PT, and with wearing an ankle brace, YHC ran the 2.5 mile Morning Wood pre-run without the IT Band pain that’s been keeping YHC from long distance running for the last 15+ years! Lord willing, running groups and BRR can be in my future. Was great to have such a solid group at R&R this morning. Bone Thugs’ arrival was a surprise since he’d planned on Dogpile, but his presence was as fine and humorous as always. The PAX was about to kick-off at 0700 and we were passed by a geriatric group of walkers heckling us to try and keep up – hilarious – YHC thought about calling monkey humpers after we passed them, but thought better of it. With no specific plan in place apart from “trying hard”, a fairly challenging routine followed, and the mumble chatter was fairly limited. Doing 3 sets of dying boxing cockroaches reminded YHC we should implement these more often. On the BLIMPS circuit the PAX was passed twice by a group of ladies, and the PAX planked in neat formation along the side of the trail to perform excellent merkins IC, by which the ladies were duly impressed. Overall a very successful morning, and YHC was reminded of a quote which I’ve shared below. May we all be mindful of the power we give away to lesser things. For HIM, DTH

    “We gain the strength of the temptation we resist.” R.W.Emerson