Tag: 45 Minutes of Mary

A total of 18 turned out for the Christmas Eve workout at Mary Munford (and to witness my VQ). Couldn’t ask for more pleasant and inviting weather…

The Thang:
20 x Merkins, 20 x WWII Situps, 10 x Mexican Squats, 10 x Turkish Prison (apologies Aisle 5)

Bermuda Triangle Derivative: Broke into groups of 5 (or more). 3 stations. Each group does 10 of each exercise at each station. Rotated between Merkins, Burpees, and WWII Situps. Maxed out at 10 stations.

Looking North (For Santa, Star of Bethlehem, or what have you)…One partner does burpees while other partner runs to mid-point of field (backward), does 10 Squats, then returns (forward of course). Alternate until 10 iterations (5 rounds each)

Merkin Ring of Fire: Circle up (Plank), then Bear Crawl (one rotation), Then progressed Merkins (1-18) around circle, then descending count

Moleskin:
I took some heat for my Mexican and Turkish references, either misnamed or not entirely PC. (Learned later that Aisle 5 was somewhat taken aback by the Turkish Prison reference. Have it on authority he’s either of Turkish descent, or from New York…whichever.)

As we descended upon the playing field, there were concerns expressed by Wilson regarding its condition and the further damage we would do. (The field was really more like an olympic-size swimming pool with a Mud-base.) Bleeder assured us this was the City of Richmond and not a neighboring county, so we could press-on. As for everything that happened after that, it was a blur to me. There were a few “airing of the grievances” but only in the most constructive light.

As we circled-up, offshore introduced his (FNG) brother in law (Jamie Cox) from Alabama. Despite a respectable introduction and distinguished background given, Bleeder jumped right to (Alabama) “Prom Date”…everyone pounced and thus Prom Date was born (welcome!).

In the end, DK said he had never been wetter, Saab had to continually pull his pants up since they were past the saturation point, and – by my understanding – Aisle 5 and Wilson drove home without any clothes on.

Thanks to all for showing up today and for helping me along. As mentioned, unlike my other first-time, this one lasted much longer and I got a lot more out of it.

Reminder, no workout/run on Friday.

Abidingly yours, Saab

18 Faithful gathered on a 50 degree clear morning for the latest in Virgin Q Week in RVA.

THE THANG:

Mosey to NW corner of the school for COP:

SSH x 25

Upright Alabama Prom Dates x 20

Hillbillies x 20

Merkins x 12

Mosey to the parallel bars for “stations.”  Teams of 4-5.  Station 1: supine pull-ups on parallel bars.  Station 2: dips.  Station 3: pull-ups on the monkey bars or the pull-up bars.  Perform exercises until a team member relieves you, then run around the dirt track to the next exercise.  Rinse and repeat 4x.  Audible down to 3x because of time and jello arms.

Mosey to the west side of the soccer field for plank hurdles/railroad tracks in teams of six to the other end of the field.  Then railroad tracks “with an Indian Princess twist” back: instead of hurdling every planked PAX, hurdle every other PAX, and army crawl under the others.

Mosey back to shovel flag for COT.

MOLESKIN:

YHC was grateful for another strong turnout during Virgin Q Week for his VQ.   It feels like it has been a shot in the arm in terms of renewed enthusiasm and new creative workouts.  Let’s keep up the momentum.

Before the workout, an idea for a workout theme emerged: Tacky Light Tour.  The headlights of those coming in hot were considered tacky (?).  YHC didn’t think today’s workout was right for the name, so someone can get working on one that is.

YHC was nervous about the first Q: timing, counting, instructing, etc.  Fudd threw everyone off by showing up on time; YHC thought we must have been five minutes late starting.  It turns out counting is easier on the Q side – you only need to count to three.  YHC had struggled with some of the larger numbers as a member of the regular Pax.  There was some praise from old-timers on the stations about using new muscles, and there was some grumbling from other old-timers on the stations about using new muscles, but on the whole good vibes.  YHC had visions of nasty spills and/or kicks to the ribs on the railroad tracks, but everyone seemed to make it through okay.  Honeydo gets the Charlie Hustle award: his white t-shirt was almost solid brown after what must have been several dives/slides in lieu of army crawls.  Too bad the rain didn’t come in time to soften the ground a bit.

Thanks to TYA for the encouragement to lead, and for Toga for going over the workout at HDHH.  Thanks to everyone for making F3 Richmond what it is.

Announcements:

There was a pair of Firm Grip gloves near the parking lot.  Give a shout if they are yours, they are in YHC’s car.

EMC Christmas party at 3106 Lanvale Ave. Thursday.  Contact Lugnut for more info.

3^rd F by Earthworm at the coffeeteria Saturday after Gridiron.

Lab Rat concludes Virgin Q Week with the run tomorrow (whether 2 runs count as a VQ is TBD).  Swirly/Johnsonville on Saturday.  Brink your Kettle Bell Monday, 15-25lbs.  Saab VQ on Christmas Eve.

17 strong men posted on a perfect winter (?) morning to enjoy some light jogging mixed with a vigorous beatdown.  Here’s how it went down.

THE THANG:

Mosey to the NW corner of the school for COP

SSH x 25

Copperhead Squat x 20

LBC x 25

Merkins x 10

Don Quixote x 21

Mosey to the soccer field on Cary for Super 7’s: line up on the near sideline, do 7 Burpees, run to far sideline and do 7 Merkins and 7 Squats and run back.  Repeat x 7.

Mosey to track for Dora 1-2-3.  Exercises are Merkins x 100, Flutter Kicks x 200, Dips x 300.  One man does the exercise while the other runs one lap around the track.  Switch until all reps are completed.

Move to area between track and tennis courts for 5 Minutes of Mary:

Alabama Prom Dates x 20

Boxcutters x 21

LBCs x 30

Hello Dollys x 20

Mosey back to shovel flag for COT.  BT took us out.

MOLESKIN:

YHC was anxious to complete a full Super 7, and in doing so decided that he is glad that he is not doing the December Burpee Challenge.  The lower back is tender.  Although it was dark, it appeared Swirly and Toga lead the way from what YHC could see.  Turns out that Saab is a beast as well and performed like a champ.  In YHC’s opinion, the Dora 1-2-3 was the perfect compliment to the Super 7, although 300 dips turned out to be a lot.  Nice work pounding them out.

Although YHC didn’t hear a lot of mumblechatter during the actual workout, the pre-game banter and post-workout chatter are priceless and are the secret sauce to this PAX.  Pre-game talk seemed  to center around the historical driving missteps of the PAX, most notably those of Lockjaw given his recent accident.  Thankfully, he is no worse for wear, and when YHC said that he had heard the police had given Lockjaw some unnecessary grief, Lockjaw promptly replied, while grinning ear to ear, that the cop screamed at him to turn off the instructional cadence tape that was playing in the car. Lockjaw is damn funny if you didn’t know already.  Further, Lockjaw is apparently getting driven all around town until his car is repaired and caught a ride with Saab to the workout.  At the end of the workout, he simply looked at Saab and stated “Homeward.”  It’s Lockjaw’s world, we’re just living in it. TYA had some typical anti-southern vitriole regarding lack of driving abilities in marginally challenging weather conditions (i.e.light rain), followed up with a story about an accident he had in his youth while acting like a typical Yankee.  We’re just glad you’re hear, TYA.

Before 0530, YHC had laughed out loud at least 5 times, and over the next hour sweated, grunted, maybe cried out in pain a little, encouraged, was encouraged, congratulated and was congratulated multiple times.  What a way to start the day, boys.  You guys are awesome.  There aren’t many better reasons to get out of bed so early, and we were even missing some notable regulars.

Announcements:  Special prayers and concerns for Lab Rat’s dad who is fighting cancer.  Lots of positive vibes coming your way, my man.  Also, The Scream is going to be out of the mix for a little while.  The PAX wishes you well until and anxiously awaits your return.  In other news, normal workouts this week/weekend, Lab Rat can cook like a champ, our Trail Run team kicks ass, and YHC became a member of the Woodfin Home Team family of satisfied customers. Update your home security NOW with the Woodfin Home Team (note: whole house logo wrapping is an OPTION, not a requirement, and although it is strongly suggested you replace your dog with a Woodfin German Shepard, it’s again not required).  ***paid for by Bleeder, who is dearly missed as he rehabs for ski season.

A hearty “AYE!”

-BT

 

17 lucky PAX posted on a perfect workout morning at 45 Minutes of Mary. YHC arrived just in time to plant the shovel flag and to declare “10 seconds” to go time. After a rope-facilitated face plant in the grass, the PAX headed out for a beat down. Here’s how it went down:

THE THANG

Mosey to corner of Grove & Westmoreland.

COP:
SSH x25
Merkins x20
LBCs x25
IW x20
Alabama Prom Date x20

Mosey back to the Commonwealth Ave side of the track.

The Lucky Horseshoe – The PAX has 33 minutes to complete the following around the track:

Lap 1 around the track: merkins x 20
Lap 2: merkins x 20, storm squats x 20
Lap 3: Merkins x20, Storm Squats x 20, Scorpion Drydocks x 20
Lap 4: Merkins x 20, Storm Squats x 20, Scorpion Drydocks x 20, WWII situps x 20
Lap 5: Merkins x 20, Storm Squats x 20, Scorpion Drydocks x 20, WWII situps x 20, Lunges x 20
Lap 6: Storm Squats x 20, Scorpion Drydocks x 20, WWII situps x 20, Lunges x 20
Lap 7: Scorpion Drydocks x 20, WWII situps x 20, Lunges x 20
Lap 8: WWII x 20, Lunges x 20
Lap 9: Lunges x 20
Lap 10: Victory Lap

COT

MOLESKIN
– T-claps to those from today’s PAX who achieved Personal Records on the Lucky Horseshoe! At least 5 finishers, and everyone was really pushing during this one. It was great to see the way we were challenging each other along the way. YHC will be one of those finishers before long, 0.5 lap to go.
– @Honey Do & @Bleeder came up with some different methodologies to reach the goal (do some extra exercises at one or more of the turns – by accident and on purpose, respectively).
– For those that wanted to capture their progress, here you go:

Honey Do – 9.5
Ricky Bobby – 8
Swirly – VICTORY!
Fudd – VICTORY!
Splinter – VICTORY!
Bleeder – VICTORY B!
Brain Tumor – VICTORY! (with 12s to spare)
Chesney – 6
Flash Dance – 7
Loose Goose – 9.5

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
RVA December Challenge put out by @Johnsonville

15 faithful posted for a pre-thanksgiving meal beatdown. Weather was 40 and sunny, beautiful day for a workout

The Thang:

Mosey to side of school, 16x Don Quixote, 21x Side Straddle Hops, 16x Merkins, 21x copperhead squats, 16x arm circles, 21x LBC. Pucker identified the significance of 1621 – the year of the first Thansgiving. Next trivia quesion: Where was the first Thanksgiving. 16 burpees OYO if you knew that first thanksgiving was in Plymouth Massachusetts, 21 if you believe it was anyplace other than Plymouth Mass. Double Applesauce Indian run to tree line and then to other end of field. Turkey day 10s. 46 Million turkeys eaten this year (so we will use the 4 and 6. Run to end of field, 6 burpees and 4 merkins, run back, 4 burpees and 6 merkins, Repeato x5. Mosey to tennis courts. 4 corners (to acknowledge the four states, LA, NC, TX, AZ, that have a city named turkey. 19 Stuart Scott Merkins in corner one, 34 WWII situps in corner two, 19 partner squat jumps in corner 3, and 34 LBC in corner 4. Repeato x 4. Circle up in middle of tennis courts for 6 MOM, dealers choice. Loose Goose selects Russian Twists x16. Toga selects Alabama Prom dates x 16, Q decides we should do the whole honeymoon suite (alabama prom dates, pickle pounders, morning wood, and monkey humpers) x 16. Mosey back to shovel flag for COT and out into the day.

Naked Moleskin

Hearty welcome to OBT in town from NC for Thanksgiving. Good to have him back at an RVA workout. He was the Q last Thanksgiving. Kotters to Dick Trickle. Also good to have him back in the PAX. He and many of the other PAX were confused at 7:45 when we continued the workout. It was indeed going to be a one hour beatdown.

Lots of mumble chatter heard during the honeymoon suite series of exercises. OBT kept mentioning an obsession by F3 Isotope with hip gyration types of exercises. Wilson refused to do the morning wood exercises. After a great demonstration of the exercise by Loose Goose, Wilson tried one, maybe two of the exercise. After that he switched over to some Wilson’s Wife Approved alternative.

Both Saab and Sippy Cup ran to (and from) the workout this morning. They had certainly paid it forward as far as pre-meal calorie burning. YHC saw Saab running down Commonwealth on my way to the workout. Saab was bobbing and weaving down the street. YHC asked if he was drinking this morning and he admitted it was not this morning, but he did have more than a few last night. Several of the PAX were double dipping after the working running either the Salisbury Turkey Waddle or the UR 10k. Best of luck to all.

Thanksgiving theme was inspired by my first Thanksgiving in RVA. I was invited to dinner at Bleeder’s in laws house (long time Richmond residents and staunch southerners). During dinner conversation, one guest mentioned the morning article about the first thanksgiving. YHC queried about the article and what they had to say about the first Tgiving in Plymouth MA. “No, the article was about the true first Thanksgiving, the one in Jamestown”. I was stunned, but somehow kept my composure and let it go. Couldn’t help myself this morning when I had the lead. Had to make sure all know that the true genesis of Thanksgiving was indeed in good old MA.

Great work out there this morning men. Although none of use have the perfect life (except maybe Bleeder), we all have a ton to be thankful for. We are truly the lucky ones in the world, living in the U.S., tons of opportunity, food on the table, and loving friends and family. I am thankful for all of that today as well as the F3 group that has been created here in RVA. Great group of folks….I now look forward to getting up at 5am daily to workout.

10 Faithful PAX showed up to sharpen each other this morning. 8 were well aware of the rainy conditions they would encounter upon exiting their car, and the remaining two arrived having already acclimated themselves with the soppy conditions. The PAX quickly embraced the wet skies, tennis courts, and fields and set off to a quickly-paced workout.

THE THANG

Mosey along Commonwealth to the tennis courts

COP
SSH x 20
Merkins x20
Monkey Humpers x20
IW x20
Lieutenant Dans x10 OYO
Morning Wood OYO x5 (see F3’s Exercises page for explanation if you think this is something different than an exercise)
LBFCs x 10
Rosalita x20

Mosey to Soccer fields & line up on the baseline along Commonwealth Ave.

The Beast
Merkins
Freddie Mercurys
Merkins
Rosalitas
Squats
Merkins

Line up on Commonwealth – facing South! – for Indian Run around the school. End on Commonwealth and head to the school wall next to the roundball courts.

Triple Check – get in groups of 3 (one group of 4) and do the below 3x
One PAX run to fence & back
One PAX do 10 Merkins & Plank until run is done
One PAX hold up the wall with People’s Chair

Mosey back to the parking lot

COP – 6 Minutes of Mary
LBCs x30
Superman x2
Merkins x9 OYO
Alabama Prom Dates x20
Hello Dolly x20
Russian Twists OYO for 30″

COT

MOLESKIN

Thanks to @Brain Tumor for keeping count on the Merkins as we progressed, to help ensure that we got to a full 167

If you didn’t notice, the largest set of Merkins we did this morning was 20 at the beginning. Pretty amazing how many you can do when you keep small #s in your sets so you don’t get burned out quickly. We’ll all feel this one tomorrow, great job to all for enduring and completing them all. For those of us who are doing the #MerkVember challenge with a goal of 5K for the month, we’re done for the day already. For those who aren’t doing it, thanks for doing them with us!

Apparently @Bleeder had some warm-up yesterday for leading today’s Superman rendition. YHC thinks perhaps more practice for the PAX on this one is needed – the PAX was WAY off key.

T-Claps to @Honey Do for being the only one to fully complete the HDHH route (and beverages along the way) yesterday evening while also showing up this morning in the gloom for some pain. YHC had one beer and no running last night, and is quite sure that another beer would have made today’s workout much more difficult.

T-Claps to @Marv for your effort today as well. Quiet & steady as usual, kicking tail and taking names. Keep up the solid work.

This morning’s COT closing prayer was a request for help in pushing each other to be better men. YHC is grateful today to have this group to help do that. OYO makes for stagnant, non-growing men. Thanks, men, for your fellowship.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thanksgiving workout 11/26 is at 7AM, NOT 5:30AM. Same place as usual.

Various turkey trots discussed, @TYA and @Fudd can insert details in the comments.

21 Strong came out for a rare Lockjaw Q this fine Fall morning.

COP in front of the AO (count included, cadence optional):
25 SSH
25 Don Quixotes
25 Copper Head Squats
25 Scorpions

Mosey to the corner of Grove and Commonwealth and form 2 columns.  Indian run down Commonwealth to Cary St.

5 Corners – Across 5 points around the track and soccer field, perform 10 reps of the following running with a partner:
Lap 1 – Hand Release Merkins
Lap 2 – Two Count Flutter Kicks
Lap 3 – Four Count Russian Twist

From Cary St, partner carry half way to the tennis courts.  Switch roles and head to the tennis courts.

Line up in plank position for tunnel of love.

Mosey back to Cary St where a Frisbee was produced.  Frisbee 50 for the birthday party!  Toss the Frisbee and sprint.  When the Frisbee lands, break into named exercise.  Bear crawls, crab walks, burbee broad jumps, lunge walks…..

Mosey to the tennis courts and circle up for the first ever quadruple ring of fire with Merkins.  Two of the Pax do 10 reps and ignite push ups in both directions, setting in motion four rings of fire.  Ensure everyone gets 50 count.

Mosey back to the shovel flag.

Moleskin
Saab turned 50 today and we responded with a 21 Pax salute.  A bit of running, some abs, some fun, and Merkins.

YHC noticed a bit of mumble chatter during the COP, but that seemed to quiet as we got down to business.  At one point during the partner carry, YHC thought we had been rejoined by Stifler’s Mom, but it was only J-ville.

Happy Birthday Saab – Respect!

Announcements
– HHH is Wednesday 11/18 for pub run.  Pre-blast forthcoming.
– Bear Creek 10 Miler is 12/6 – Only 15 spots remaining so sign up now.

 

 

14 gathered in the mist to experience a few minutes of merkin glory.  Here’s how it went down:

COP
– SSH x 25
– Arm Circles x 15 forward & backward
– Russian Soldiers x 20
– Copperhead Squats x 15

The Thang:
– Mosey to soccer field for Merkin Ladder. Run width of soccer field and commence ladder. Start at 20 and work your way back down to 1. 210 total.
– Mosey to tennis courts for triple check. Lt. Dans, Box Cutters, run around tennis court
– Mosey to basketball court for Escalating 4 Corners of Mary
– Corner 1. 10 WWI Situps. 11 second lap, 12 third lap.
– Corner 2. 20 Russian Twists. 22 second lap, 24 third lap.
– Corner 3. 30 Flutter Kicks. 33 second lap, 36 third lap.
– Corner 4. 40 LBCs. 44 second lap, 48 third lap.
– Circle up for criss cross ring of fire. 10 merkins clockwise and counter-clockwise.

Moleskin
Nice work to everyone on the merkin ladder. YHC was selfish and included this exercise solely for the purpose of meeting my daily merkin goal for November. Kudos to Swirly who pushed these out with a vengeance.

Toga called the Q out both last night and this AM, verifying it was worth his while. No kitty cat name calling for YHC in the near future.

There is a high likelihood YHC missed much of the mumblechatter throughout the workout. Hope a good time was had by all.

Announcements

• Talk of a potential HHH pub run on 11/18.  More info to follow.
• 11/21 workouts at dogpile 6:00 & 7:00.  Special edition at 7 followed by Q school.
• Punisher shirts available until tomorrow.  Pick them up as a christmas gift

13 conspirators gathered in the gloom at MM Elementary and waited for @Conspiracy to show up for his first Q in quite awhile. It was not to be – not because he was late, but because HE NEVER SIGNED UP TO Q TODAY. Instead, YHC was accommodating a request from several PAX that they not know when The Lucky Horseshoe was to happen, only to quickly realize that you can’t make everyone happy.

 

THE THANG

Mosey to the corner on Grove Ave.

Warmup COP:
Jumping Jacks x 20
IW x 20
Lunges x 10 each leg
LBCs x 20

Mosey back to the Commonwealth Ave side of the track to begin the Lucky Horseshoe. The PAX has 33 minutes to complete the following around the track:

Lap 1 around the track: merkins x 20
Lap 2: merkins x 20, storm squats x 20
Lap 3: Merkins x20, Storm Squats x 20, Scorpion Drydocks x 20
Lap 4: Merkins x 20, Storm Squats x 20, Scorpion Drydocks x 20, WWII situps x 20
Lap 5: Merkins x 20, Storm Squats x 20, Scorpion Drydocks x 20, WWII situps x 20, Lunges x 20
Lap 6: Storm Squats x 20, Scorpion Drydocks x 20, WWII situps x 20, Lunges x 20
Lap 7: Scorpion Drydocks x 20, WWII situps x 20, Lunges x 20
Lap 8: WWII x 20, Lunges x 20
Lap 9: Lunges x 20
Lap 10: Victory Lap

 

MOLESKIN

Good job pushing yourselves this morning. As I mentioned today, I hope you’ve also seen yourself improve in this workout since we started doing it in June. I’m so close to that Victory Lap and can’t wait to do it one of these times.

Much appreciation to those who shared prayer requests & things for which you are thankful. It’s good to have other men along for your ride, we’re all here to do that for each other.

Yes, The Lucky Horseshoe is usually the first Thursday of the month. However, since YHC will be out of town next Thursday and didn’t want to miss another one, you are all welcome for your almost-Halloween surprise. It was abundantly clear which PAX liked the surprise and which didn’t.

@Bleeder sniffed out the ruse on Wednesday evening when he emailed @Conspiracy to kindly remind that the PAX meets now in the parking lot on Commonwealth. @Conspiracy was able to use his IT auditing skills and identify exactly who added his name to the Q schedule and when. @Bleeder also called this “The Flying Horseshoe of Death” as an ode to the staged flying Q and his love for TLH.

 

For those who want to benchmark their accomplishments today against past or future iterations of TLH, here you go:
Brain Tumor: completed all but 1/2 of Victory Lap
Splinter: completed all but 1/2 of Victory Lap
Bleeder: almost last lap
Sippy Cup: Victory Lap completed with a couple of minutes to spare
Ricky Bobby: 9 laps completed
Loose Goose: 9 laps completed

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

10/31 – Pumpkin Run. Contact @Swirly for details

11/1-11/30 – Join YHC for a daily 166 merkins (total of 5K for the month). The days you go to F3 will be easy. Like today, many times that will get you well over halfway there.

In celebration of ESPN’s College Game Day visiting Harrisonburg for the JMU vs UR game, 15 Strong + Jville gathered in RVA to make themselves fitter and remember other famous Virginia sporting accolades.

Q running late, so Loose Goose took the Q and mosey to tennis courts.
Disclaimer.
COP
SSH x 20
DK takes Q.
UVA Time Machine – UVA Football #1 ranking – Oct. 15, 1990
10 Scorpion Drydocks – OYO (10 each side)
15 Monkey Humpers – OYO
90 LBCs – OYO
Sam Snead Burpees (Hot Springs) – 7 Major Titles
7 Burpees
JMU favored by 13 points in the game
13 Slow Bending Squats

Mosey to end line of tennis courts.
Arthur Ashe Dash – Wimbledon Champ in 1975 (Richmond)
Dueling Pusher – runners on each side of court
Repeato x2 w/ Plank-o-rama inbetween.

Mosey back past shovel flag to bus lanes
The Spider Web – 1991 University of Richmond became the first #15 seed to ever beat a #2 Seed in the NCAA men’s bball tournament (beat Syracuse)
Curb Crawl to 15
Alternate b/t 1) Bear Crawl + Merkins & 2) Crab Walk + Dips

Mosey back to soccer field along Cary Street Rd
Ricky Rudd’s Racing Beast- besides being the greatest alliteration in NASCAR – 788 consecutive starts in NASCAR from 1981-2005 (Chesapeake)
7 Lt Dan’s
8 Dead Cockroaches
8 Merkins

Stay on soccer field for
Moses Malone Coast-to-Coast- NBA MVP in 1983 (Petersburg)
Blimp-style
19 Bear Crawl Strides
8 Lunges each side
3 Broad Jump Burpees

Circle up for RVA Pax Confessional
UVA 18 point underdogs to UNC this weekend
18 Burpees OYO

Mosey back to shovel flag for COT
Marv, the voice of VCU – only VA school to be undefeated in football in history of the program, took us out.

Moleskin:

YHC was running late. YHC drove to Johnsonville’s house to collect JVille, but JVille was not standing at the end of the driveway per normal. 2 min wait. Johnsonville ditched.

Cheers to Goose for starting without YHC.

Johnsonville shows up during the Arthur Ashe Dash. YHC is sure YHC asked him for a 10 count at some point…maybe after The Spider Web? But just like Keyser Soze, he was gone.

The Spider Web was painful. Goldberg said so, anyway.

Sets of Lt. Dan’s are not fun.

I appreciate the effort everyone gave today…the workout was full on.

2 shooting starts spotted during workout: 1) spotted by several as soon as YHC arrived; 2) spotted by Splinter during Cockroaches

Additional VA Sports Accolades not recognized but communicated to YHC:
1) VMI beat Kentucky in basketball about 7 years ago (Fudd)
2) VCU’s run to the Final Four (Marv)
3) Bleeder’s 4 consecutive winning seasons on the VMI Tennis Team – a VMI team first (Bleeder)
4) VMI’s Sweet 16 appearance in 1977 (Fudd & Bleeder)

Announcements:
Brain Tumor, Loose Goose & Viral attended “Boys to Men” speaker series at St. Christopher’s last night and Viral said it was very moving. There was enough demand that the Westhampton Theater is showing the film for free on Nov 1 @ 1pm.

Great Pumpkin Run – Halloween Morning – 5k & Kids Run – See Swirly
Bear Creek 10 Miler in Dec – See Lockjaw