Category: Richmond, VA

  • Myths and Rumors

    A quiet and lucky 13 started the week off right with a morning at Hoedown. Short stroll over to the small parking lot for COP – Helicopters, Don Quixote, SSH, Russian Soldiers, and Hillbillies.

    11s in the parking lot. Exercises are Merkins and 4 count American Hammers. The form of locomotion was call by each Pax member to go over and back.

    Off to the grassy island around the horseshoe for PLTs – three sets of 25s.

    Off to the Jerkin Gym for three sets of 7.

    Over to the sea of blacktop for descending 4 corners:

    • Corner 1 – 40 jump squats, 30 LBCs, 20 Mountain Climbers, 10 HRM
    • Corner 2 – 30 LBCs, 20 Mountain Climbers, 10 HRM
    • Corner 3 – 20 Mountain Climbers, 10 HRM
    • Corner 4 – 10 HRM

    Karaoke the long sides and lunge the short.

    Mosey up to the field and line up on the sideline for some Dora. Partner 1 runs across the field and back. Partner 2 completes 100 Carolina Dry Docks, 200 Monkey Hummers, 300 LBCs.

    Finish up at the horseshoe for Broga led by Last Call.

    YHC took us out.

  • Cold air, clear trails, can’t lose!

    A trio of varsity ballers gathered in the Pump House parking lot to conquer the cold. Heres how they did it:

    North Bank to T Pott to Buttermilk to Nickel Bridge.

    Beautiful sunrise, great 2d F and no ice on the trails, and YHC timed his coffee intake/dump output perfectly … what more could you ask for?

    Numbers, names, YHC took us out.

    Make it a great one, gents.

  • And done

    • 4 walked 3.3 miles others ran much farther.

  • BC for Nancy Lopez WOR

    YHC was pumped to host the Pre-run and with last night’s cold soaker expected 1-2 to possibly join for a nice mosey to the Dogpile Monthly Convergence AO from Early Bird Biscuit Company. Roll up to see Upchuck and Double Mint stretching…nice no solo run today and then Hitchhiker rolls in with Handshake following and what?…Hardywood rolls in for this pre-bootcamp mosey! So we are ready to roll and run straight on S Robinson street across bridge and take a right to run around boat lake and stay on Boat lake drive until Westover then to Swan lake drive around Swan lake to lake road to Shields lake drive and around shields lake to left on Shirley lane. We cross Park Drive to the AO for exactly 2 miles. We averaged a 9 minute mile with 9.13 for 1st mile and an 8’50” 2nd mile pace…great warm up run.

    For the trip back after our Nancy Lopez WOR beatdown we did a straight shot on Spottswood drive to South Robinson street to our parked cars for a 1.02 mile run for a 9’24” pace, as we walked and sprinted some during the last quarter mile.

    Numberama and Namerama YHC said a prayer for childhood friend Chris Ash who lost everything in a forest fire in Boulder, Colorado. He was able to escape with his family of four and four pets that they rescued in their car.

    Great run and mumblechatter this morning. It was an honor to lead the route and have a great weekend everyone. Cheers….CB!

  • Rogue Run Day

    4 Davillians skip Dogpile this morning to keep up with their 1/2 marathon training.

    We meet at Honey Meadow clubhouse and started the run into Kings Charter then headed down Ivy Banks rd into several other neighborhoods before running the loop in Kingswood Court.

    Headed back to Kings Charter. Marco Polo and YHC ran down King Charter Rd then looped back at the 5 mile marker then pushed the pace for the last 1.5 miles.

    Mr Holland and Opus came directly back to Honey Meadows and did a loop around the schools before finishing with a short walk back to the clubhouse.

    Total miles today – YHC a little over 6.5 miles; Opus/Mr Holland – 7ish; Marco Polo started early and ran from his house then back to get in almost 12 miles.

    Nice morning for a run, not bad temp and no wind.

    Spit On That!!

  • Perfect 10

    Ten noble warriors came together at the maiden AO for the traditional Saturday beat-down.  Here is how it went down:

    • COP
      • Run the parking lot followed by parking space tracers
      • IW
      • DQ
      • Cherry pickers
      • Helicopters
      • Arm circles
      • Merkins
      • LBC
    • Mosey to the turf field for a cumulative beast
      • 216 HRM
      • 180 WWII sit-ups
      • 144 monkey humpers
      • 108 reverse crunches
      • 72 2x crab cakes
      • 36 burpees
    • Partner up for partner wheelbarrows followed by 10 derkins – rinse and repeat 4x for each PAX member
    • Run the outer edge of the soccer field for 5 minutes
    • Mosey back to the parking lot for COT with YHC taking us out

    Great to be with my brothers today, including some 3rd F at Starbucks afterwards.  It was certainly an F-U to soccer arms Q.

    God is good all of the time!

    Attila

  • What is your count?

    A dozen and a half men hit the frozen fields of Dogpile this morning for a beatdown to get the blood flowing on the 5th day this February. Having struggled to keep the PAX organized on Wednesday YHC decided a simple approach today.

    COP- Mosey to Burpee lake stoping twice for COP 20 each SSH, 10 Each DQ’s, Jazzercise, Helicopters, Imperial Walkers, Tic/Toc’s, Coper head squat, Dead man hang,

    The thang: Starting at one pole do 5 merkins first pole 5 WWII 2nd pole. Then 10 merkins 3rd and 10 WWII 4th continue building by 5. At 40 PAX was screaming mercy and some may have been questioning some of the PAX ability to count. At 50 audible called and we continued up from 50 by 5’s with squats and pole to pole lunges every other. 80 Drydocks, 85 LBC’s and with 10 minutes left YHC called BTTF. With 3 minutes to spare we stretched out the remaining time.

    Announcements: GLOW run 3.6.22 5pm see slack. McGruff is collecting Soup and any canned goods for Food Bank, bring to SOJ AO’s. Good luck to Vagabond running a 4 miler and jumping into the ocean for Special Olympics.

    Prayer Requests: Friends of Corned Beef and Wilson lost everything they owned in house fire.

    YHC took us out in prayer. A big thank you to the PAX who came out this week for WOR (Week of Respect). Turning 50 is not easy and you really start to put things in perspective. I so appreciate Wilson, Marmaduke, Honeymoon for bringing me into F3 and all the PAX for pulling me in. It has made a tremendous impact in my life.

    Make Today Awesome!  

  • Welcome back Probation

    11 fleet footed warriors came out prepared for rain. The rain held off until the last mile, and by then we needed it with the heat and humidity. Routes were:

    4.5s:

    Left on Pump, go through Gayton light, past Lake then Left onto Waltham Dr.

    Left on Chauncey Ln.  Chauncey turns into Raintree across Gayton.

    Raintree all way until hit Ridgefield.  Left on Ridgefield then go past Pump, turn into Glen Eagles and go back on Old Prescott.  This hits 4.5 miles.

    5s:

    Same as 4s but take right into Eagles View off Ridgefield and go until hit Glen Eagles.  Head back Glen Eagles then Old Prescott.

    6s: 

    Same as 5s but add loop around Godwin to get your mileage target.

    Announcements: Service opportunity 2/26 with Gypsy. Charity needs help unpacking a donated trailer of goods for local kids. Looking for 10 PAX (including older 2.0s) to help.

    NMS: Great to have 11 out, even with some regular runners missing. Nice to have Probation come out and post, having not run in 6 months. He held up fine. PAX seemed to enjoy the ample hills on this route and EF Hutton and YHC were reminded of the Century Classic route we both ran for the duration of Raintree. Gypsy took off with a sub 6 minute mile on Pump with Homer in tow. Nobody seemed to get lost as the Qs instructions were meticulous. EF Hutton is an official Currahee regular now, at least once he creates his own route and Qs it soon.

  • Just a Test

    A trio of runners joined a pair of boots for the enjoyment of a fine Virginia morning. The clock struck time so off we went our separate ways. According the janitorial staff wandering around Betty Weaver, this is what was rumored to have occured.

    Quick mosey to the bus loop for a warm up that included DQ’s, Heli’s, Arm Circles, Dead Man Hang, LBC’s and Hello Dollies. Wander over to the black top to try out some 4 corners to waste time and burn some energy. Exercises included merkins, American Hammers, Squats and Monkey Humpers. Burpees were performed between each round.

    Mosey to the Jungle Gym for a Stationary Dora. 50 Hanging Leg Lifts, 100 Bent Leg Lifts, 150 Dips. Do as many as you can while partner planks.

    Mosey back under cover for 50 lunges and 3 minutes of Broga to end a full week.

    BTTF, Numbers, Names, YHC took us out

    Announcements: Draper is doing some track work on Monday in celebration of his upcoming departure from “Hate”. 40 laps around the James River High School Track to commemorate each year. Come join the celebration with as many years you wish to join him. See slack for details.

    NMS: Great to get back out to Twin Team. This AO has so much to offer in variety and space, good mix today with Chap. Great working with him with ample mumble chatter. Runners put in some good hill mileage as well. Ran held off mostly, wind was constant but refreshing. Good work today gents. Great way to kick off the weekend.

  • 1/2 the PAX Respect

    7 strong showed up to Satan’s hill this balmy Friday to see what kind of beatdown YHC could muster on his 5th straight Q.  YHC felt this was a great idea weeks ago and now is questioning his judgement.  According to the bullfrogs that emerged from their slumber here is what went down.

    COP- 20 each SSH, LBC; 10 Each DQ’s, Jazzercise, Helicopters, Imperial Walkers, Tic/Toc’s, Coper head squat, Dead man hang, Merkins, Flutters, Dollies.  

    The thang:

    mosey to the coupon pile and grab a coupon.  Triple check # 1 Runner up the hill, Triceps, Curls.  #2 Runner to Otterdale, Rock copters, front raises.  Some rock holds, Lunges, and stretches to round out our time.

    Announcements:  GLOW Run 3/6/22 5 PM.

    Prayer Requests: To Vagabond’s close friends family.  To Wilson’s friend who lost their house in a fire.  To all those hurting and ill.  To our military protecting our freedom.

    Rosco took us out in prayer.

    Some great mumble chatter today and Rosco pointed out that half the PAX was now respect.  Way to work gentleman.  Make Today Awesome!