Tag: #CSAUP

Completely Stupid and Udderly Pointless

  • 80s Movie Montage

    8 HIM showed up for an epic 80s Training Montage at NoToll. The guy walking his dog and the elderly gentleman said this is how it went down :

    Warmarama :

    20 SSH IC

    10 Don Q’s IC

    10 Russian Soldiers IC

    10 Imperial Walkers IC

    10 Cherry Pickers IC

    THE THANG :

    On the basketball court, all PAX form a circle with the boom box blaring 80s music next to us. One exercise is done for the entire duration of each song. Here’s the list :

    1. Burpees – done to the sound of “Private Idaho” by B52’s (from the movie Private Idaho) : 3 min, 36 sec
    2. WWII’s – done to the sound of “Fight To Survive” by Stan Bush (from the movie Bloodsport) : 4 min, 33 sec
    3. Mountain Climbers – done to the sound of “Mighty Wings” by Cheap Trick (from the movie Top Gun) : 3 min, 52 sec
    4. Squats – done to the sound of “Playing With The Boys” by Kenny Loggins (from the movie Top Gun) : 4 min
    5. LBC’s – done to the sound of “No Easy Way Out” by Robert Tepper (from the movie Rocky 4) : 4 min, 23 sec
    6. SSH – done to the sound of “Win In The End” by Mark Safan (from the movie Teen Wolf) : 4 min, 44 sec
    7. Heisman’s – done to the sound of “I Still Believe” by Tim Cappello (from the movie Lost Boys) : 4 min, 53 sec

    Victory Lap Run around entire Huguenot Park parking lots and soccer fields then back to Ole Glory.

    DONE

    NMMS :

    Thanks for humoring YHC this morning. Had a blast. The only exercise YHC really tried to keep count of reps on was burpees because YHC was interested to see how many we’d get in. YHC counted 42. For all other exercises, YHC lost count in the 100s or more for each exercise.

    COT :

    Continued prayers for PAX on IR and reach out to encourage them

    HDHH this Wednesday at Honeydo’s (see Slack for details)

    Field Day at Dogpile : Saturday 9/18 from 7 am to 8 am

    3rd Annual First Inaugural F3 Retreat on Saturday 9/25 (more details to follow)

  • DaVille Relay (Spring 2021)

    21 of RVA’s Finest (including 1 FNG) came up North of the wall for Spring Edition of the DaVille Relay.

    This is how it went down

    We add another runner to each team and added a third loop.

    Loop # 1 – 5.5 miles around Rutland, Knollwood, Cool Spring West, then finish with the 1 mile Bojangles Loop

    Loop #2 – 4.15 miles into Craney Island Estate then finish with the 1 mile Bojangles Loop

    Loop #3 – 4.10 miles starting with the 1 mile Bojangles Loop into Mechanicsville newest neighborhood Giles then finish with the 1 mile Bojangles Loop

    Total Miles Per Runner – 13.75

    Total Miles Per Team – 55

    Finishing Times:

    Team Rat PAX (Corned Beef, Hash, Trout, Memento (Loops 1 & 2), Shank (Loop 3)) – 6:39:20

    Team United Nation (Spit, Fannie Mae, Bulkhead, Opus) – 6:54:33

    Team Tuckahoe West (Gomer Pyle, Upchuck, Bodo’s, Shiplap) – 6:57:50

    Team Trail Blazers (Helix, Pavarotti, Marco Polo, Boberry (Loop 1), Sludge (Loop 2), Phonics (Loop 3) – 7:10:54

    MOLESKIN

    Weather was cooler for it being the end of April which made for perfect running conditions.

    24 hours before the race we had 3 teams down a runner. The scramble was on to get the teams filled. Thanks to Memento (Trout’s co-worker), Shank, Boberry, Sludge, Phonics, Shiplap for answering the call.

    Also glad to have Spike joins us for the first and second loop who was ready to fill in as well if needed

    T-Claps to Luggie who served as our runner support out on the loops all morning getting in 50+ miles on gear

    Great 2ndF time at Kegger’s for some burgers and brews

    SPIT ON THAT!!

  • PreBlast: The DaVille Relay (Spring Edition)

    PreBlast: The DaVille Relay (Spring Edition)

    The PAX from the neno region of DaVille (aka The North) would like to invite the men of the south to a Ragnar type of relay next month.

    Date: Saturday April 24th

    Location: Rutland Clubhouse (Location for Tomato Run on Thursdays)

    Time: 5:00am to Finish (around noon)

    Team: 4 Runners

    Distance: Each runner will run 3 loops for a total of 13.75 miles

    Cost: About $25 for a custom F3 shirt (logo above)

    If interested, reach out to Spit (The Event Q) with your team name, runners for the event, and t-shirt sizes.

    Contact Info for Spit: 804-347-9857 or email mrbeach85@gmail.com

    Please respond by April 5th in order to receive a T-shirt (additional shirts maybe order afterward) or if you simply wish to just run please respond by April 16th.

    SYITG and happy running!!

    SPIT ON THAT!!

  • My First Time

    This is a story of long ago (Sunday), of a PAX who was pushed by his brothers to be better. We set out to do 13.1 miles. We ended with 14 miles. Don Draper set the route. Orange Crush brought snacks for the road. Tobit and Rosetta made it look easy. (Rosetta was doing some Bernie up a hill at mile 12!). Draper also kept the PAX hydrated. We set a goal and achieved it.

    NMM

    This was awesome. YHC had never ran more than a 5k before joining the wonderful group of dudes that is F3RVA. Keep pushing. You never know what you might achieve!

  • A loopy Friday

    22 Strong turned up to put in some laps on beautiful friday morning. Cameos from Mr. Roper, Lab Rat, and one other biker(?).

    The Thang: Run and bike loops available, terrain was trails or road. All modes were used.

    NMM: One loop, 6 loops, it doesn’t matter. Getting out there and challenging yourself is what matters. YHC loves (and hates) watching the end of marathons. Each finisher has a story and a journey that they went on. Each is unique, each has some struggle or obstacle to overcome, and each is rewarded with the ultimate prize of stepping over the finish line. The older I get, the more I cry watching the back of the packers finishing the race. So, it is with that in mind that I look at each loop completed as a victory of some sort. Everyone that came out yesterday stepped up to the plate and took a swing. Each participant accomplished a goal. Each one had a story and I am glad I was able to watch and participate in some of those journeys. For posterity sake here are the counts that I have.

    1 loop: Swirly, M Swirly, Water Wings, M Circle K, K2 T, KSwiss, M TYA, Bodos, M Bodos

    2 Loops: Bone Thugs, Faceplant, FNG Wes, Circle K and 7-11

    2+ Loops: Pucker and The Southern Belle

    3+ Loops Flipper and Crikey

    4 Loops: Saab and Shakedown

    5 Loops: Rosie

    6 Loops: TYA

    TYA OUT

  • Tomato Turkeys

    7 Davillians decided to stay local this Thanksgiving and may have started a new traditional with a Turkey Trot.

    This is how it went down.

    Routes varied in length from 3.3 to 6.2 miles

    3.3 (or per Mudface 3.7) milers – Leave Clubhouse parking parking and head to Atlee Rd take a right up the bridge. Loop around the schools and head back the same way

    4+ milers – Same route but add the Bojangles loop

    10k – Head the same way but then turn into Honey Meadows, turn right on cool hive pl for a loop around the townhomes, back to the around about up through the Estates into King Charter, head to Atlee Station and cross to the sidewalk on the right side. Head back to the bridge, add the Bojangles Loop, the sprint for the final .20 miles.

    Warm weather and rain made for a challenge and good run.

    Happy Thanksgiving F3 RVA!!

  • Black Friday Event

    Black Friday Event

    Time: 7 am Sharp

    Date: November 27, 2020

    Place: Forest Hill Park, Shelter 1

    What: Do a lap every hour on the hour until you are finished. Last person standing wins. Options for laps are 1) 4 mile run trail loops 2) 5 mile run road loops 3) 6 mile bike trail loops and 4) 10 mile bike road loops. You must complete the previous lap within and hour and you cannot start the next lap until the start of the next hour.

    All are welcome, M’s, 2.0’s friends, family, whomever. Let me know if you plan to attend. Event is self supported, but I would like to get a sense of how many people will be there.

  • CSAUP Winners

    The CSAUP went off without a hitch this weekend. It was an overwhelming success and far exceeded exceptions of all that participated.

    The Thang: Run, Ride or crawl from Shiplock Park to Jamestown and Back. Total mileage 103+.

    NMM

    There are way too many teams and participants to mention in this backblast, so I am just going to mention the winners.

    Winning running team was Circle K, Swiper, Gomer Pyle, Saab and TYA. They launched at 6pm Friday and finished just after 630 am on Saturday morning. Total time on the course 12:34 minutes. All had an extraordinary time. Lots of sites seen and laughs had along the way

    Winning biker was 7-11 (Karoline Thurman). She finished the biking portion in just over seven hours. Not only did she crush the course, but this was her first 100 mile plus bike ride. Previous long ride was 52 miles and she completed over 105 on this trip. Too add to her extraordinary accomplishment, it rained for over 60 our of the 100+ miles and it was 50 degrees. Rain and cold on the bike are no easy hurdle to overcome.

    Great job to all of the other teams that participated on this event. You guys made the event!

  • Second Annual-First Inaugural Retreat

    And still the champions – Gumbo & Vinny (‘Stache Bros)!

    30-40 meats posted at the butchery for our second iteration of the Retreat. Many thanks to each of you for making it what it is, an ode to, and showcase of the ‘Stache Bros.

    As usual, the main event, the annual Gumbo & Vinny win, Cornhole Tournament was a blast. There were good outfits (mine), bad outfits (TYAs), and things worn that should never, ever be considered again (DTH / Hardywood).

    The food was excellent, and the brotherhood was even better. This is a gathering I very much look forward to each year. It was great seeing my brothers, old and new.

    Mark your calendars now for the 3rd Annual-First Inaugural Retreat: 10/2/2021.

    And still the champions – Gumbo & Vinny (‘Stache Bros)!

    Anonymous quotes from our gathering:

    “Sure, but I haven’t shotgunned a beer in 35 years.”

    “I’d pay $30 for a Gatorade, right now.”

    “Cornhole meant something different when I was a kid.”

    “Gumbo & Vinny are unstoppable.” – All of you said this at some point.

    “Fore.”

    “Are we at a Megadeth concert”?

    “Pretend like they are North Koreans.”

    “Who brought the school desk?”

    (Feel free to add any additional, and very much unattributed quotes from the day).

    Love you clowns.

  • PreBlast: 2nd Annual First Inaugural F3RVA Retreat – 10/3/2020

    PreBlast: 2nd Annual First Inaugural F3RVA Retreat – 10/3/2020

    Brothers, this year’s Retreat will once again be held at the Gomer Pyle family compound in Amelia. Gates will open at 2:00 PM.

    Site Address: Text me (804-852-0800) or see Gomer Pyle. For security reasons, the address will not be posted here .

    Cornhole: Gumbo and I look forward to defending our title. Two man teams need to start forming now so that E.F Hutton can set up the brackets. Teams should be comprised of members from different nano-regions. Please use the sign-up sheet on Google Docs. This – double elimination tournament – will start at 2:00.

    BYOE: Bring your own everything, plus anything you want to share with the group. Last year Rosie donated 100 oysters to the cause. We will have Circle K’s massive grill, but if you want to smoke something, a la Shakedown, you’ll need to bring your own smoker, etc.

    Camping: We will be camping out for one night. Bring tents, truck beds, whatever you will need.

    Organized Events: Other than cornhole, there will be none. This event is not about working out – we do that all year round. This is a 2nd F event! There will be other lawn games available for impromptu fun. Last year this format worked very well. Simply hang out and enjoy yourselves.

    Looking forward to it!