Category: Richmond, VA

  • Jingle Ball the Way

    A PAX of 9 filled with holiday cheer descended on a chilly SOT. Doozy and Boberry were already eagerly waiting when YHC arrived. With less than 2 minutes to spare, New Market clown cars rolled in along with DK. Here’s what transpired:

    Mosey to front of MMS for –

    COP- DQs, Cherry Pickers, Helicopters, Russian Soldiers

    Advent Calendar (surprises behind every door)

    1 dozen Burpees

    2 dozen WWIIs

    3 dozen Merkins

    4 dozen LBCs

    5 dozen SSHs

    6 Burpees

    7 Jump Squats

    8 Jump Squats

    9 Burpees

    10 Donkey Kicks

    11 Donkey Kicks

    12 Carolina Drydocks

    13 Carolina Drydocks

    14 Rosalitas (in cadence)

    15 Flutter Kicks (in cadence)

    16 Hello Dolly’s (in cadence)

    17 Freddie Mercury’s (in cadence)

    18 Hills to Heaven (in cadence)

    19 Alabama Prom Dates

    20A Merkins

    20B Merkins

    21 Ball Dippers (2-count)

    22 Crunchy Frogs (in cadence)

    23 American Hammers (2-count)

    24 American Hammers (2-count)

    25 Jingle Balls

    Made it to Christmas! Mosey to the track.

    Christmas Victory Mile

    25 Mountain Climbers – run a lap

    25 of something – run a lap

    25 Monkey Humpers – run a lap

    25 SSHs – run a lap

    Mosey to bottom of hill.

    Bear crawl to top.

    BTTF for 10 more burpees.

    Numbers, names, announcements, YHC took us out.

    Announcements:

    -HDHH this evening at Hardywood Westcreek – the rain is pouring as YHC types this so check slack later today to make sure it’s still happening

    – Prayers for a member of Boberry’s family (sorry Boberry, couldn’t remember who) who is pregnant and having gall bladder surgery.

    This is year 3 of YHCs advent calendar workout at SOT and the jingle balls are always a nice surprise at door 25. Mumblechatter was pretty heavy today…but seemed heaviest during the jingle balls. YHC admits, 25 of those suck.

    Despite all the craziness going on in the world right now, take a moment to find peace during what I still believe is a magical time of year. So grateful for this PAX…you all are part of the reason for YHCs sanity. As always, thanks to the PAX for indulging YHC this morning…it’s an honor to lead.

  • Summer at WDog

    On the evening before a Q, YHC typically reads through some previous BB’s from other AO’s for inspiration and tries to taylor the morning workout to compliment other workouts that the PAX may have attended. I saw in my research that Bodos sent out a link to an article from Outside online about Wim Hof and his extreme cold and breath techniques to enjoy a healthy and vibrant life. Last night I thought it might be cool to try to have the Pax strip down to T-shirts and Shorts (caps and gloves optional); however, when gathering with the PAX we discussed that a kiddie pool filled with Ice Water at a future 2nd F event was in order…so more to come soon. Whew! and here is what went down this morning:

    COP

    Mosey to War memorial Tower and circle up for:

    20 SSH, 10 DQ, 10 Russian Soldiers, 10 Imperial Walkers, 10 4ct American Hammers, 10 reverse scorpions, 10 scorpions and 20 merkins.

    THANG

    Mosey to the Triangle for a triple check and in celebration of the cold we stated at the top with Polar bears to the other street from the crop circle, run down to bottom, 20 LBC’s, then Bernie Saunders to the top, perform 20 merkins and repeat two more times. The only change was Lunges from merkins (at the Crop circle) to the other down hill street. We planked for the six.

    We then moseyed to the stage, grabbed a coupon and circled up everyone picked a partner for a touch a tree exercise where Partner 1 (P1) – touched six trees carrying the coupon as the timer while Partner 2 performed sit up presses with the block for 2 rounds then they could choose thier own block exercise for the 3rd rep. It was nice partnering with you Last Time.

    We then mosey to the Amphitheater and starting at the bottom we performed 2 squats then boxed jumped to the next level and continued to the top of the seating area then returned down by performing 1 derkin at each step.

    We then mosey to stone wall for Donkey kicks and wall sits, simple concept; however, YHC had trouble articulating the directions as the intent was to go down the line of PAX for a 20 count while in a wall sit after the PAX performed 10 donkey kicks. We were able to get 4 rounds in and had to audible so we could return to the flag for Mary.

    Mary

    We returned for 2 minutes of stretching then we were ready for COT

    COT

    Namerama, numbrama and Pucker took us out.

    Moleskin

    We have a HDHH tonight at starting 5:30 pm at Hardywood West Creek on the west end. It was great to see everyone this nice morning prior to the rain that is coming later today. It was an honor to lead, stay safe, healthy and have a great week! Cheers…CB

  • To be, or not to be (snipped)

    Six strong in search of snow found none but instead found their way to the bottom of South Ridge with gifts of Coupons and 40 minutes to make it back to the top. Along the way stories were shared of the status of various PAX’s Vas Deferens.

    COP at Triangle Park: SSH, Don Qs, Russian Soldiers, Merkins, LBCs. Mosey down to bottom of Ridge hill (aka Vas Deferens Hill) and find 4 of the heavy coupons. Partner up for various exercises making upward progress on the hill:

    1st Round: Run & Lunge n’ Press with Coupon.

    2nd Round: Run with coupon 80 yards, then drop and do 40 Block Presses. Other man bear crawls and flapjack.

    3rd Round: Bernie Sanders up while other does Block Swing walk.

    4th Round: Run 100 yards then do 10 WWIIs. Other man murder bunnies with block and flapjack until done.

    5th Round: Run 100 yards then 20 merkins, while man with coupon Bernie Sanders up the hill.

    6th Round: Take block to Triangle Park and do 20 Sit & Press while other does Crab Walk. Flapjack until done.

    Deposit Coupons back and finish with snow day sprints in the middle of River Rd. Back to flag, announcements & YHC took us out. In spirit of the morning PAX said their Snipped Date instead of age.

    NMS: As Handshake noted at the start 6 is perfect PAX number for First Watch. YHC arrived early to deposit the coupons at the bottom of Ridge but Kubota was already in the lot at 4:40 so he knew what to expect. YHC opted for the legit sized Coupons not the mini-blocks Upchuck uses.

    Lots of good mumblechatter stories going up the hill as Handshake had primed the pump with his query on Sunday on Slack. The PAX was split 50/50 in the COT on the status of their Vas Deferens. Also Kubota provided an update that he is moving back up to 2020 out of the 1950’s Ozzie & Harriet sleeping arrangements, although there seemed to be some trepidation in his voice about this. Bacon Bits is 1 week out from Baby #2 slated arrival so he seemed to be taking notes on the morning’s topic.

    YHC confesses he “borrowed heavily” from Upchuck on this workout as he had previously done it this summer. Starting at the bottom of this half mile hill with coupons does take almost exactly 45 minutes with a brief COP at the top. Twin Team may have better marketing with the Sisyphus stylings of Mr. Holland but tackling S Ridge in the Gloom is a taller challenge.

    Annoucements: HDHH at Hardywood West Creek is still on as of now. Snow seems to be a no-show but watch slack if this changes. See you at 5:00.

  • Punisher Six Pack

    Six showed up for a cool post rain dark evening workout and here is what went down:

    COP

    Mosey to the front of the school and line up under shelter for:

    20 SSH, 10 DQ, 15 Arm Circles 10 smal and 5 big, Reverso, 10 Russian Soldiers, 10 Imperial Walkers, 20 LBC’s, 10 reverese scorpions, 10 scorpions, and 18 merkins.

    THANG

    Triple Check 1 – Partner 1(P1)- Runs from COP to corner (200 yards each way) as the timer. P2 10 Donkey Kicks(DK) then wall sits for a count of 10 OYO and repeato until P1 returns, P3 performs LBC’s. P1 returns to perform LBC’s , P2 Runs to corner and back and P3 does 10 DK’s and wall sits for 10 count and repeato until P2 returns. P2 returns to perform LBC’s , P3 Runs to corner and back and P1 does 10 DK’s and wall sits for 10 count and repeato until P3 returns. This would complete 1 rotation and we did this 3 times for a Triple Check.

    Triple Check 2 – Partner 1(P1)- Runs from COP to corner (200 yards each way) as the timer. P2 hand release merkins, until P1 returns, P3 performs Alabama Prom Dates(APD). P1 returns to perform APD , P2 Runs to corner and back and P3 does Hand release merkins until P2 returns. P2 returns to perform APD , P3 Runs to corner and back and P1 does hand release merkins until P3 returns. This would complete 1 rotation and we did this 2 times due to time limit.

    COT

    YHC takes last 2 minutes for stretching with the PAX.

    Namerama, numberama YHC took us out.

    Moleskin

    YHC did a hard workout this morning on the Peloton and remembered on the way to work that he was the Q for Punisher…so No Excuses, needed to show up for a free second helping of a workout and was glad to see some numbers to this Monday Evening workout.

    We had no rain during this workout and it was noticeably cooler than normal. Great effort by everyone and it was an honor to lead….CB

    Announcements – HDHH Wednesday December 16, 2020 – starting at 5 pm at Hardywood on the West end.

    Address for Hardywood West Creek:

     820 Sanctuary Trail Dr, Richmond, VA 23238

  • Handshake’s Lost Manhood

    The flags were stiff as our worthy adversary, the wind chill, tried to make the fart sack look attractive.  However, 7 noble warriors embraced the gloom at HBR.  Here is how it went down:

    • COP
      • SSH
      • IW
      • DQ
      • Arm circles – big and small
      • Helicopters
      • Suzanne Somers
      • Merkins
      • LBC
    • Mosey around the school to the black top for a one man Dora
      • 100 HRM in sets of 20
      • 200 2x flutter kicks in sets of 40
      • 300 monkey humpers in sets of 60
    • Mosey back to the parking lot for a Captain Thor
    • COT with YHC taking us out

    Great work by the PAX today.  The Dora started strong with the HRM and ended with a leg burner and monkey humpers.  On a positive note, no burpees, and we stayed dry. The arms and legs should feel some burn later. The 300 monkey humpers was a surprise for Honeydo.

    Now we must address Handshake.  Last night he churned up a text string, looking for a Q, complaining about YHC Qs, and offering to Q himself.  He even referred to his “insatiable” bedroom “reputation,” accompanied by scissor and eggplant emojis.  Fast forward to this morning where it appears the scissors were not for a small snip, but an all-encompassing clipping of his manhood.  Handshake (and all his mumble chatter) was silenced.  His manhood was nowhere to be found. He says he could not sleep last night.  No truth to the rumor he spend last trying to quench his “insatiable” thirst for himself while watching his 10 second local television commercial debut on an endless loop.  Please do not think about that in the hour immediately preceding or following your lunch.  I believe that his “leadership” to push for a Q then fart sacking should result in 100 punitive burpees.  

    Prayers for Gypsy with his upcoming toe surgery.  Continued thankfulness that Pinto was unharmed by gunshots last week. 

    God is good all of the time!

    Attila

  • I smell a Murph coming

    7 Davillians came by foot and wheels to YHC in a winter edition of the Murph.

    This how it went down

    Short COP (to let Mr. Holland catch up) – SSH, DQ, Arm Circles

    THANG

    The Murph – 1 mile run down the Atlee service road to the pull up bar next to the gravel track.

    10 Rounds (or AMRAP) of the following:

    • 10 Pull Ups
    • 20 Merkins
    • 30 Squats

    Mile run back to the SF

    Numberrama, Namerama, Announcements, YHC took us out

    MOLESKIN

    Great showing today for temps below freezing. Good to have Mr Holland back in the mix. Felt good to lead at DaVill again

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    New AO lineup in DaVille. The Anvil has been relaunched on Mondays now, Tomato Run has been moved to Rutland clubhouse and on Thrusdays, and finally the relaunch of Da-Pile on Saturday starting @6:30

    SPIT ON THAT!!

  • Sing Along

    6 years to the day after YHC’s VQ 24 (yes, YHC remembered them all) gentlemen braved the cold and crunchy grass to join me for the annual 12 Days of Christmas beatdown. It took 6 years but we finally got all the PAX singing along with YHC as we rolled through the exercises.

    After a brief COP with DQ, SSH and Russian Soldiers we took a little mosey to the pavilion to begin the festivities. Mixed them up this year to shock the system. Extra credit to anyone that can name the 2 exercises that stayed in the same place from years past. (extra credit is 10 burpees OYO)

    • 1 Burpee
    • 2 Sprints across the field
    • 3 Captain Thors
    • 4 Lt. Dans
    • 5 Diamond merkins
    • 6 Bobby Hurleys
    • 7 Monkey Humpers
    • 8 Flutter Kicks IC
    • 9 Freddie Mercurys IC
    • 10 Alt. Shoulder Taps IC
    • 11 Crunchy Frogs IC
    • 12 Polar Bears

    Wow, the PAX blew through all of that so fast YHC was forced to come up with some more filler. First hit the parking lot for 12 more polar bears. Then basketball court for ring of fire 12 choice merkins. Close it out with some mary and a few others for good measure.

    Great times this morning. Hardywood asked if this was year 5 or 6 and as I went back through the annals of Big Data, I found that not only was this year 6 but it was 12/15/15 that YHC first took the reins of the Q and directed this group of hard chargers into the plush fields of NoToll. The fields were a little crunchy today and to Flatline’s disappointment I did not subject the PAX to mary in the grass, pavilion only. Fresh Prince definitely showed up after Round 2 bc the blur that went by me in a later round of the sprints was not there for the first one. Cooper started the morning wearing lights and they were a great warning for the incoming leg sweep but decided to shut them off and go stealth mode for the last few rounds. DTH’s jingle balls brought the spirit but Boberry wins the Christmas Spirit award.

    Not sure who drove further, Hardywood from the country out west, or Corned Beef from the plains in the east but I appreciate them both making the trek for today’s beatdown.

    We have all ben given incredible opportunities in life, we should enjoy every one of them and give back where we can. I especially enjoy the chance to get out and lead this group. Have a great day.

    HDHH tomorrow @ Hardywood West Creek

  • Take a Left Turn at Albuquerque

    Take a Left Turn at Albuquerque

    Twelve frosty followers gave the fart sack the stiff arm and posted for this week’s Spider Run. The soon-to-be PAX waited for TYA’s shirt to emerge before hearing these instructions.

    The Route
    Around the lake, over the hill, and down the gravel path. Slight diversion for those at the front before crossing College and heading up University. University across Ridge then left on Ralston. Wave to the Grinch then take a right on River and a Right on E Glenbrooke Circle. Left on W Glenbooke Circle and Right on Summit.

    4s go to the top of Summit and return via the same route.

    5s come down Summit and take a right on Glenbrooke Circle, complete the circle and then return via the River and Ralston.

    6s follow the 5s route but add a jug handle via Hillare and Twin Lake then add Windsor on the James loop before returning via Ralston.

    We waited for Gomer and Bodos to arrive before numbers, names, and announcements.

    Moleskin
    YHC arrived and parked beside Hitchhiker’s car. Come to find out Hitchhiker is getting extra miles this AM by running back and forth in front of the cars. He was eager to launch this morning!

    Everyone followed the route today with the exception of Gomer and Bodos. To Bodo’s credit, he was simply following Gomer. So this one is on Gomer. Regardless, the 6s took an unannounced (but planned) jughandle off of Glenbrooke to add a small bit of mileage to get to 6. Gomer followed suit but then lost sight of those in front of him. The map above is what Gomer sent me post run. He thought he went wrong at the blue arrow, he actually went wrong at the pink arrow, and he realized he went wrong at the red arrow. Ever the wayfinder, Gomer led Bodo’s and found his way back!

    Announcements
    – HDHH Wednesday @ Hardywood West Creek. Come get it while you can.
    – TYA is leading a reprise of his Mary Q this coming Thursday.

    Nice run this AM gentlemen. Enjoy the day.

    Splinter

  • Looked Easier on You Tube

    9 Studly Men started the week by rising to the challenge YHC had laid out. Rain was in the forecast but the conditions were a prime sunny and 70. According to the Tuckahoe Elementary security, here is what was rumored to occur.

    5.30 rings and we are off. Quick circle around the loop to collect any late arrivals and mosey to the Teachers Lot for warmarama of the following: SSH’s, Helis, DQ’s, Dead Man Hang, Merkins (regular and 1 leg). All is warm and bright, lets go.

    Mosey to the bottom of Lindsay Ct for a complex Dora/Triple Check, whatever it is called. Partner up. Partner 1 – runs to the 1st lit light pole and back while Partner 2 does Lt. Dan, Squats and Carolina Dry Docks. Everyone does 3 sets of each exercise AMRAP. Al Gore for the 6.

    Catch me if you Can. Partner 1 – burpee then sprint to catch Partner 2 who is Bernie Sanders up Lindsay Court. Switch and continue to the top. Originally Partner 2 was going to Al Gore but that would not have gotten us very far.

    Mosey to the monkey bars for some core work with another Triple Check/Dora – whatever it is called. Partner 1 does 20 hanging V’s (keeping legs straight) from the monkey bars while partner 2 does dips until switch. 3 sets each. 2nd round included 20 hanging knee raises to the one side then switch with your partner who is doing incline merkins. 2nd set was 20 hanging knee raises to the other site for symmetry. Do 2 sets on each side (4 sets total). AG for 6.

    Mosey to covered walk way for 3 sets of 10 boxing cockroaches with partner. Times up, BTTF.

    Numbers, Names, Announcements, YHC took us out.

    Announcements: Rosies’s 12 days of Christmas – No Toll on Tuesday; HDHH – Wednesday at Hardywood West Creek.

    NMS: YHC wanted to try the hanging ab work since watching fitness model easily do this on you tube last week. The wet monkey bars made it a bit difficult for grip. Will bring it back out on a dryer day. The grunting of the PAX during the boxing cockroaches alerted a worker of the school to investigate what was happening at 6.10 in the morning. Penny for his thoughts. Appreciation to PAX for patience on the numerous modifications to todays exercises. Always good way to start the week.

  • Raincheck

    A Bit of cool rain greeted the PAX at Satan’s Hill this AM. 5 strong men braved the elements and arose from the fartsack to take on another week. According the the shite Tesla here is what went down.

    Mosey to and fro in parking lot for warm up jog. Circle up. 25 SSH’s and 10 each DQ’s, Jazzercise, helicopters, deadman hang, IW’s, Russian soldiers, Etc.

    The thang: Mosey to rock pile and select your coupon. 1st set 20 each curls, overhead presses, tricep presses then Bernie to top of lot and mosey back. Repeato 3 times. Next set 20 each: Rock squats, rock copters, rows. 3/4 run to top of lot and mosey back. Repeato 3 times. Next set to all 6 exercises with run doubled to stop sign. Repeato x2. Interval 1 minute on 20 seconds off. Ass kickers, High knees, Standing broad jump, Heisman. Repeato twice.

    Prayers and announcements:

    YHC took us out quickly in prayer as the rain started coming down. Way to get it done this morning! It is an honor to lead.