Tag: DaVille

Atlee

  • Sometimes plans go awry, so it’s best to not have a plan

    A grateful 8, including 1 FNG spread the mist this morning for a DaVille kind of day.  What transpired is a whole lot of this:

    -Parking lot Tracers X2

    COP

    • Ball Dippers
    • SSH
    • Arm Circles
    • Merkins

    -Mosey to elementary school track via the parking lot so that anyone that overdressed could shed a layer on the way.

    THANG

    • Oval of Love:  Using the standard Love Hill exercises, move around the track while partner runs track until catching partner.
    • Ups and Downs:  split into 2 teams, 1 team performs 30 dips, other team performs 10 pull ups.  Flapjack X2
    • Indian run back to flag (burpee option as always)

    1 MOM:  American Hammers

    Numbers, Names, Abacus took us out

    NMS

    Lab Rat came with one plan in mind:  Keep off the grass (due to recent rains).  So we started with what is becoming a DaVille favorite, parking lot tracers.  It’s a good way to knock the cobwebs out and get the body warmed up.  This morning was so nice, we did them twice!  You’re welcome, Spike.  They must have worked pretty well, because there was a yard sale developing after COP, so YHC took a stroll thru the parking lot before making the trek over to the elementary school.  Creative license may have been taken here, but there was at least 1 sweatshirt on the pavement.

    If anybody ever needs gloves, please see Emoji.  He sells them out of the back of his estrogen mobile (BMW) in the dark corners of the AO like a crack dealer.  I kid, I kid!  Way to hook up Wheelie this morning.

    The oval of love definitely took much longer than planned, since the run didnt get any shorter as it usually would during Love Hill…..since it was an endless track.  Thus, this exercise took longer than originally thought. Lab Rat was really happy to draw a Sugar Ray for a partner this morning in Helix, but quickly discovered that because Helix is going to touch his knee to the ground during every damn lunge, that we were doomed.  DFL (dead f’ing last)  Way to squeeze every drop out of it, Helix!

    With this taking dang near half the workout, plus the few minutes it takes to get back to the SF, we were pretty pressed for time.  YHC wanted to get in some pull ups though, taking advantage of the unusually small pax size for a DaVille workout.  So instead of something cute, we just divided and conquered.

    Abacus did point out that we pretty much skipped all core today.  YHC apologizes for that, and he promises to make up for it on Saturday, when he Q’s again.  So he expects to see a large overlap of today’s pax post Dogpile so that he can claim a full body punishment to said pax for the week.

    Spit has quietly become a pax leader out there, showing that youth will be served.  He is also Q’ing up at least once a week, and has his first one hour Q coming up at Dogpile next Saturday.  Lab Rat is sure it will be a doozy.  AYE!

    Also, welcome to FNG David (Wheelie)!  He worked hard today, and persevered thru a whole bunch of running.  Wheelie belongs to a large church that is a hard 3 iron shot from Daville, and YHC believes has zero presence at F3.  Lab Rat hopes that Wheelie will be changing that real soon with some EH’ing after Sunday service.

    Opus, you are killing it lately.  You should be proud.

    Well done, guys.

    Lab Rat out.

     

     

  • No one got lost

    14 F3RVA regulars appeared in the drizzly gloom to make themselves better and start the day the only way F3 men know, and this is what went down:

    Mosey to soccer field for COP.  Exercises were Invisible Jumprope, Don Quiote, Dying Cockroach, and Drill Instructors.

    Mosey to BBALL courts for suicides interrupted by Partner exercises.  Exercises were:

    Regular suicide followed by LBC x 25.  Partner wheelbarrow across BBALL court.  Flutterkick x 25.  Partner Wheelbarrow back across BBALL court followed by Flutterkick x 25.  Reverse Suicide followed by WWII x 25.  Partner Carry across BBALL court followed by Freddie Mercury x 25.  Partner Carry back across BBALL court followed by Freddie Mercury x 25.  Burpee Suicide.

    Mosey to front of outer bus loop for Catch Me If you Can.  One partner runs backwards while other partner completes three burpees and runs forward to catch partner.  Repeat until 2 loops of outer bus loop complete.  Using the inner bus loop, one partner begins polar bear crawls while other partner runs the inner bus loop until he reaches partner.  Switch until partner team reaches halfway point where the exercises change to lunges.  Partners complete  1 loop of inner bus loop.

    Mosey back to flag for 5 minutes of Mary.  Exercises included APD, American Hammer, LBC, Freddie Mercury (Swirly style), Rosalitas.

    Numberama, Namearama, COT. YHC took us out with a quick prayer.

    Announcements.

    3rd F Thursday 0630 Rise and Shine Diner.  See THE Carpenter or Spit.

    Abacus and family in prayers.  Especially Abacus’s Sister.

    Hymns and Beers at Center of the Universe Thursday evening.  See Front Porch for details.

    NMM:  YHC was still a little stiff from this last weekends 10 (uh15) mile trek thru the woods.  It was nice to be back at the friendly confines of the DaVille, as I grew up playing in the woods before the high school was built and there was no way I was going to get lost this morning.  With that being said, the PAX was extremely solid this morning without much mumblechatter until YHC suggest we Polar Bear Crawl half way around the bus loop.  That was a crowdpleaser that stirred up some conversation until everybody was out of breath and it fell silent again.  The entire PAX knew that there would be some Suicides (YHCs favorite running exercise), but the twist of Partner Wheelbarrows and Partner Carrys definitely added some flavor.

    Well Done this morning Atlee Brigade.

    Circle K

  • (Tony) Horton Hears a Who

    11 Whos gathered in Whodaville for a beautiful if not drizzly spring morning.  Lab Rat planted a SF and promised the pax something a bit different, and delivered upon that promise.  The effectiveness of “different” will be determined in how the pax feels later on today.  Here is what went down:

    Warmup

    • Parking lot Tracers

    COP

    • SSH
    • Imperial Walkers
    • Arm Circles
    • Push-fest:  Werkins, Merkins, Diamond Merkins….50 total for merkin counters

    THANG

    Cardio/Plyo festival:  Exercises of various times and repetitions, all designed to get the heart rate up and the feet off the ground.  Exercises all stolen from the great Tony Horton’s P90X playbook, which included:  jump squats, runner squats, Heisman hold, circle (K) run/people’s chair sequence, jump tucks, ball dippers, frog squats (2 ways), line hops, puddle jumps, squat jacks, ode to Opus (Rock Star hops), Russian soldier, monster truck tires (they were invisible), hot foot, jump shots, and last but certainly not least….the halfback.

    2 MOM:  a whole lot of Freddie Mercury

    Paul Harvey (the rest of the story)

    Lab Rat has been sitting with this idea in his back pocket for a while….and he couldnt think of a time more fitting to pull it out than when wrapping up the merkin challenge.  Everybody is about sick of those by now, right?  YHC did throw a bone to the pax still playing catch up with the push-fest in the COP.  Speaking of which, sorry about the no gloves required statement at beginning, Lab Rat forgot that the b-ball courts are made of 40 grit.

    Although the workout load this morning could fall on the easier side of a normal workout, there was however the opportunity for the pax to really push the pace if so desired.  A positive note about it was that the pax was able to hold close together.  The bummer was mumblechatter was extremely low with Lab Rat on the Q…..and no TYA or Toga to antagonize him.  Definitely a repeat in some form or fashion though.  This would be a beautiful workout to do the day after a big upper body workout (aka any Swirly Q).

    YHC is happy, and knows that Yard Sale must be beaming about Chapstick’s continued postings.  That kid is en fuego!  14 years old and a regular pax member.  Well done, Chapstick, much respect.

    Also glad to see Neck Brace posting up.  Glad to have you this morning, glad to see you becoming a regular!

    YHC would also like to make note that Lab Rat relied heavily on a Weinke this morning.  Lab Rat HATES using a Weinke.

    Announcements

    • Tomato run is hereby moved to the Rutland neighborhood clubhouse.  Options for 3 to 6 miles available there (as well as the company of other pax).  Lab Rat will get with Wilson and DK to get proper updates made to e-services.
    • Third F round table discussion planned for Thursday morning 12/8/16 6:30 a.m. at the Rise and Shine Diner on Sliding Hill Rd.  Lab Rat believes that The Carpenter is heading that up.
    • Save the Month!  Rumor has it that there will be a CSAUP event at some arbitrary date in January that will include running from AO to AO (or hitching) to celebrate the badassery of F3RVA.  Do not see Circle K for details.
    • Thoughts, Prayers and Praises to Mrs. Emoji for her last round of chemo this week!  Well done, and much respect to her for enduring.  We look forward to the details of her awesome recovery in the near future.

    Lab Rat out

     

    p.s.  for those interested, there are 6 pax members referenced in this BB that did not post at DaVille this morning.  That’s bananas.

  • Winter Is Coming….

    12 eager and ready assembled at DaVille for a bitter cold morning. Having received notice the day prior that Abacus was not going to be able to make the Q, YHC stepped in without hesitation. Knowing it was going to be the coldest and driest the PAX had seen this season, YHC devised a workout that would not allow anyone within the PAX to grow cold. Here it is:

     

    The Thang:

    Parking Lot Chasers then Mosey to the front of AHS for COP.

     

    COP

    SSH x 30 IC

    Don Quixote x 25 IC

    Invisible Jump Rope x 20 IC

    Jump Squats x 20

    LBC x 20 IC

    Freddie Mercury x 20 IC

    Merkins x 30 IC

    Typical Arm Circles (10 Small – 5 Large – Reverso) IC

     

    Mosey to CMS track for 4 corners

     

    4 Corners

    Partner up and perform Merkins and Partner Leg tosses at each corner of the track. Beginning and finishing at the same corner, so ultimately 5 sets were achieved.

    Corner 1: 30 Merkins + 10 PLT

    Corner 2: 25 Merkins + 15 PLT

    Corner 3: 20 Merkins + 20 PLT

    Corner 4: 15 Merkins + 25 PLT

    Return to Corner 1: 10 Merkins + 30 PLT

     

    Mosey to Pull-up Bars for Elevens.

     

    Elevens: Pull ups and Burpees

    Alternate Pull ups and Burpees while beginning with 1 Pull up, run the back stretch of the track, then perform 10 Burpees, then return back to the pull up bars for the next set. Add a pull up and subtract a burpee each set until the final set is 10 pull ups and 1 burpee.

     

    ****Not all sets were completed as time was limited****

     

    Indian run back to flag for Numberama, Namarama, & Announcements.

    The Carpenter took us out.

  • F3 DNOW2 Style

    6 Regulars and 12 FNG’s (Friendly New Guys and Gals) woke up from their bunk bed and storm the fields of Camp Watermarks for the 1st annual F3 Workout at Restoration Church’s DNOW2 weekend.

    The THANG

    Mosey for a lap around the Shop to pick in FIFO’s then to the field and circle up around the shovel flag

    COP:
    -SSH IC x25
    -Merkins IC x10
    -Don Quixote IC x15
    -Imperial Walkers IC x15
    -LBC’s IC x20
    -The Fultter IC x15
    -Arm Circles IC x10 large/x5 small reverso

    Mosey to the hill

    Jacobs Ladder:
    Start at the bottom near the soccer goal and run to top and complete 1 WWII Sit-up, run back down to the bottom and completed 2 WWII Sit-ups. Continue until you reach 10.

    Mosey back to the basketball court

    Catch Me If You Can – Partner up:
    First partner does 20 SSH while the second partner takes off around the shop building. The second partner stopped to do 10 Merkins at the halfway point. If the first partner catches the second partner, then the second partner does 5 Burpees. If the first partner doesn’t catch the second partner, then they do 5 Burpees.

    Repeat, switching roles.

    Mosey to the road

    Partner Run
    One partner exercises down the road while other partner runs ahead to the tree line and back. Then partners switch. Exercises were Polar Bears, Lunges, and Russian Solider. Repeato until everyone has reach the tree line.

    Plank It
    Line in a Plank on edge of the road. First two PAX members complete their choice of either 10 Merkins or 10 LBC’s. Run to the end of the line once completed. Continue until all PAX members have completed the exercise

    Mosey back to the flag

    3 Minutes of Mary:
    -American Hammers
    -Heels to Haven
    -LBC’s

    Numberama/Namorama

    Abacus took us out

    Moleskin

    YHC, The Carpenter and Abacus have been talking for weeks about including a F3 workout at our church’s annual student fall retreat. With Psycho being a member of the student leadership team, the plan was most definitely happening.

    On Friday night  Psycho request the present of the YHC on stage and to make the announcement about the workout. It was made clear that this was open to all FNG’s (Guys and Gals) and all ages.

    YHC was up earlier (mainly because his students didn’t get to sleep till 4am) to complete some Merkins and plant the flag. The rest of the students and adults made there way onto the basketball court to meet at 5:45 am.

    The Carpenter was mostly blind due to not putting in his contacts. He later would regret that decision.

    Abacus helping out one of the FNG’s hand them some gloves to keep warm. In true Abacus fashion he only had 2 right hand gloves. That will go perfect with his two right shoes from The Creek a couple of weeks ago

    YHC took extra steps to ensure that every person understood the name and how to perform each exercise. Many were impressed with YHC’s ability to lead exercises while going around the shovel flag during the warm up.

    YHC wisely decided to avoid Alabama Prom Dates in light of the make-up of the PAX.

    Wanchees (FNG) made sure to let The Carpenter know that she was going to keep up with him while running through the fields in between the WWII sit-ups. She kept up an impressive pace and exchanged many high fives while running back & forth in the gloom.

    Psycho’s family was well-represented with Twinkle Toes (FNG) and Snake (FNG) posting though Snake disappeared part-way through the workout.

    Ruble (FNG) and Flu Shot (FNG) left before the namerama in order to shower, put on make-up and get ready for the day. That is not something that normally happens…

    There were multiple casualties during Catch Me If You Can. One FNG wiped out and cut his hand. The Carpenter stepped into a hole with his right foot, twisted it, rolled on the ground and got up but could not catch the speedy Spit.

    Many of the FNGs did not anticipate the level of effort required to complete a full workout. Most of them stayed to the end and experienced the benefits of completing a full workout.

    One student shared that he woke up to go to the bathroom and he then saw a bunch of people doing jumping jacks in the field. He didn’t believe what he was seeing at first but then he remembered who was out there.

    Upon returning home, one FNG was asked, “What was your favorite part of the retreat?” Her response was, “The F3 workout!”

    SPIT ON THAT!! 

  • Double the Glory – Double the Fun

    15 Faithful returned to DaVille for a chilly morning F3 style. Circle K planted the first Shovel Flag with Abacus (asked by YHC the day prior to bring the Shovel Flag) soon after arriving with one of his own – both ended up being planted. Pax mosey around the parking lot and circled back to the front of Atlee for COP:

     

    COP

    SSH x 30 IC

    Don Quixote x 25 IC

    Jump Squats x 20

    LBC x 20 IC

    Dying Cockroach x 20 IC

    Merkins x 20

    Arm Circles x 10 small x 5 big – Reverso IC

     

    Triple Check: (Groups of 3)

    Wall Sits (3 sets)

    Merkins (2 sets) as many as possible

    WWII Situps (1 set) as many as possible

    Sprint to edge of Parking Lot & back (3 sets)

     

    Man Makers

    4 sets – Run the length of the soccer field with bear crawls and merkins called out by the Q

     

    After each set an exercise was selected by a member of the PAX:

    Set 1: Merkins x 10

    Set 2: American Hammers x 10

    Set 3: Burpees x 5

    Set 4: Countdown to Mosey for Poll Smokers

     

    Poll Smokers

    Poll Smokers with each Pax member performing 5 merkins, then reveso.

     

    ****Mosey to Football Field Parking Lot****

     

    The Gauntlet

    Burpees performed at each speed bump while increasing the amount at each speed bump by 2. Al Gore until all members of the PAX have performed the desired amount, then run to the next speed bump. All meet at the last bump to plank it out. Mosey to Flags.

     

    Ring of Fire

    Circle Up around the flags in plank position. One at a time, each member of the PAX performs (5) 10 merkins – ending with with Q.

     

    Moleskin

    Glad everyone was able to make it out on the cold November morning. Everyone dressed accordingly and with gloves on hand. Unexpectedly, Circle K arrived with a Flag Shovel in hand, unaware the YHC had asked Abacus to bring one the night before. Abacus shortly arriving there after proceeded to plant Ol’ Glory next to Circle K’s. Hence the name of this post.

     

    YHC proceeded to mosey around the parking lot at an unexpectedly quick pace being his first Q. After a circle around, DaVille circled up infront of the High School for COP. Soon after, Triple Check was revealed and judging by murmurs in the PAX was a favorite during the early morning.

     

    After the Triple Check, the Pax mosied to the soccer field for an unexpected treat – MAN MAKERS!! A personal favorite of YHC back from football practice during his time in high school. Then a segway into poll smokers, with the gauntlet soon after, proved to be sufficient for this morning’s faithful and was confirmed by heavy breathing while circling up around the flags.

     

    It was an honor to be YHC this morning and I appreciate all of those who showed up! Glad to finally get the virgin Q over and done with. See you guys next week!

     

  • Polls open in 3…2…1…

    17 Faithful and 1 FNG came out to the polls of Dville on this chilly election morning.

    Shovel Flag was planted by Circle K and Pax Mosey to basketball court for the COP:

     

    Election Style COP

    SSH x 50 IC

    Don Quixote x 25 IC

    Squats x 25 IC

    LBC x 25 IC

    Dolly x 25 IC

    Dying Cockroach x20 IC

    Arm Circles x10 small x 5 big reverso IC

    Merkins x 45

     

    Four Corners (Election Style – Battle ground states)

    PA  – American Hammers (2 count) x 25

    Ohio – Mtn Climbers (2 count) x 25

    FL – Alabama Prom Date x 25

    VA – Merkins x 50

    Michigan – Burpees x10

    Repeat Exercise

     

    “Poll” Smokers

    Pole Smokers with each PAX member doing 10 Merkins

     

    The Donkey will get you!

    Partner up – 1st partner does Donkey kicks while 2nd partner touches 5 trees, switch, repeat x 3

     

     Respect to the Flag

    Circle up around the shovel flag, Bear crawl to the flag, 5 Merkins, Bear crawl out, 5 Merkins

    COT/Namorama

    YHC took us out

     

    Moleskin

    YHC showed up very early to find the parking lot 1/4 full with people waiting to vote. This excited him even more for this election day theme.

    The PAX showed up in the appropriate attire coinciding the almost freezer temperature except for Abacus. He posted still in shorts and T-shirt, Hardywood would be proud.

    Mosey to the basketball with a brief “Good Morning” was had with the election volunteers then work was to be done to get the 270 votes need to win the election. COP included 270 reps for all exercises.

    Another short mosey to the soccer field to start another election. The PAX traveled the country to the battle ground states to collect another 250 electoral votes need. But wait! We are 20 short of the 270?!? Well a special trip to Michigan for the last 20 will be needed then! The PAX reluctantly agreed to disagree.

    While completing the Four Corners the YHC saw this figure in the gloom. Toga decided to make an appearance. Welcome Toga! Glad you could make it!

    Abacus asked if the Burpees could be used for the Merkins challenge (he after all is trying for 10K). YHC agreed they would count as long as “true” Merkins were completed during the Burpee.

    Chatter was strong throughout except for when the Donkey decided to show up for this election. Better watch out for that Donkey!

    During repeat to the flag the YHC explained that no matter if we are Donkey, Elephant, or whatever, we are one nation and the flag symbolizes that. My we never forget this!

    Welcome to the newest DVille PAX member Gecko!

    Also welcome to EF Hutton for making the trip to the north side for the 2nd time this week!

    After COT some PAX members went right to vote but coffee was had with Abacus, Opus, Emoji, and THE Carpenter.

    Those keeping count for the Merkins Challenge. 165 Merkins, 185 if you include your Burpees

    It was honor for the YHC to lead this PAX. Thanks to all for your support throughout!!

     

    SPIT ON THAT!!

  • 2.5K the Hard Way

    20 F3 RVA men entered the gloom on the first day of November to begin the Merkin Challenge and this is what we accomplished:

    Mosey to front corner of parking lot for plank, Merkins x15 IC.

    Mosey to parking lot entrance for 2.5K the Hard Way.  Run circuit around all three schools stopping at four designated points for Merkins x25 and Squats x25.  Complete loop as fast as you can, collect the six for plank at bus loop.  Merkins x20.  Ascending curb crawls at bus loop.  Bear crawl across, Merkins x1, bear crawl back, Merkin x2.  Repeat x8.

    Mosey to behind AHS for Pole Smoker Indian run.  PAX grabs a pole and holds feet six inches off ground.  First PAX performs pole smokers x5 and runs to end of line.  Repeat until all PAX have completed pole smokers x5.

    Mosey to BBALL courts for interval work.  Sprint 1 side of court. mosey three.  Sprint 2 sides of court, mosey 2.  Repeat until sprint all sides.

    Line up for suicides.  Regular suicide, Reverse suicide.

    Mosey back to Shovel Flag for Mary.  Exercises performed included, Alabama x25 IC, American Hammer x35 IC, Freddie Mercury x20 IC.

    COT, Numerbarma, Namearama, YHC took us out with prayer.

    NMM : As Mr. LabRat was tying his shoes this morning, he mentioned that he was glad he did not have to do any running, as the October Monthly Challenge was complete.  Little did he know that YHC was starting off this morning with a 1.5 mile interrupted by 100 merkins and 100 squats.  The PAX got spread out along the route making the first part of the workout truly you against you.  As always the PAX pushed through as we got straight to business this morning.  Lots of mumble chatter was heard during the ascending bear crawl as we finished our merkins for the first day of the November Monthly Challenge.  186 total for the day. Your welcome.

    Welcome to FNG, Neckbrace.  Hope to see you at many more future workouts.

    Great work by the entire PAX this morning.

    Circle K

    Announcements

    F3 Tidewater expansion begins this weekend.  EH all contacts in Hampton Roads area for first workout this weekend at Mt. Trashmore.  Contact Toga if you want to make the trip.

    November Merkin Challenge.  5000/month or set your own goal.  If you need the spreadsheet shared with you to document your progress, let YHC know and I will get it to you.

  • Glowsticks, baseball, and Orion’s Belt

    13 Regulars and 4 FNGs posted to Daville to gaze upon a star filled sky, play some baseball  (F3 style) and enjoy the gloom. Here is how it went:

    Circle K pointed YHC to a field, Mosey over to field

    COP: SSH, Merkins, Heels 2 Heaven, Don Qs.

    Break out glowsticks to make a baseball Diamond. 4 stations, where the numbers added up to #  of years since World Series appearance. Count was 27 on 1st, 17 on 2nd, 17 on 3rd, 5 on home.

    Game 1- Merkins, American Hammers, Shoulder Press, Burpees.  CUBS WIN

    Game 2- PLTs, Mtn Climbers, Heels 2 Heaven, Burpees.  INDIANS WIN

    Game 3- Jump Squats, Plerkins, Alabama Prom Dates, Burpees.  CUBS WIN

    Game 4- CDDs,  Freddy Mercurys, WWII situps, Burpees. CUBS WIN

    Game 5- Merkins, AmericanHammers,  Shoulder Press, Burpees. INDIANS WIN

    Game 6- PLTs, Mtn Climbers, Heels 2 Heaven, Burpees. CUBS WIN.

    Celebrate with 15 Burpees!

    Mosey to parking lot. Polar bear 50 yards. Mosey back to flag, Ring of Fire Merkins. YHC took us out and Tigger did as well.

    NMS- YHC tried to make his maiden voyage to Daville count. Whether the PAX did 4 to 7 “games” depended on time, 6 was about right. It has been a year since glowsticks made it out on a Honeydo Q but Circle K remembers from past beatdowns and knew the PAX was in for some fun. After YHC declared game 1 for the cubs some pax began to root for the 4 game sweep, alas the Indians made it a series.

    It has been a while since Partner Shoulder Presses made it into the gloom, and Plerkins are a hit in Daville now too. YHC lucked out to partner with Chapstick on the presses as he weighs at most 130.

    Welcome FNGs Atlas, Hurst, Tigger, and Sparky. Each of you put in a strong effort today. As well be warned if you ride a bike, or even just own one, in Hanover Abacus WILL EH you.

    It was a pleasure to come out and Q this fine group of men. YHC has not met some of this PAX enjoyed the warm welcome. Tigger’s words at the end were a great way to start my day, it is powerful to see someone new articulate what an awesome thing we have here in RVA with F3, Aye!

     

     

     

  • Triple Threat

    14 men spanning five decades stormed into the Atlee High School parking lot in the gloom for a triple helping of a beatdown that went something like this:

    THANG

    Threat #1 – Spit started as Q

    Parking lot chasers

    COP:

    SSH x25, Invisible Jumprope x15, Don Quixote x15, LBC’s x25, Flutter Kicks x15, Freddie Mercuries x 15, Arm circles 5 large 5 small reverse, 20 Merkins on your own

    Threat #2 – Emoji took over the Q

    Mosey over to the bus loop and then around the bus loop.

    Run 10 steps forward, 10 steps backward between 4 stations around the bus loop

    1. Merkins x20
    2. Jump squats x20
    3. WWII sit-ups x20
    4. Dips x20

    Repeat for a total of 3x.

    Threat #3 – The Carpenter took over the Q

    Theme: Reliving Middle School

    Mosey halfway around Chickahominy Middle School to the tennis courts. Partner up. 1 person runs around the middle school while the other exercises.

    1. Sixth grade – bear crawl from the tennis court fence to the net and back (repeat until the partner finishes the loop around the middle school).
    2. Seventh grade – crab crawl from the tennis court fence to the net and back (repeat until the partner finishes the loop around the middle school).
    3. Eighth grade – SSHs (repeat until the partner finishes the loop around the middle school).
    4. Early AP classes – SSHs (repeat until the partner finishes the loop around the middle school).

    Mosey back to the flag.

    COT: Abacus took us out.

    Moleskin:

    The Q listing on the spreadsheet was empty until yesterday so Spit, Emoji and The Carpenter stepped into the gap. Emoji had never served as QIC before so this was a perfect way to give him some experience and set up his soon to be full VQ. Right, Emoji???

    The mumble chatter was quiet at first during the COP but that changed with the ever-present DaVille counting method. Abacus started the madness of counting 1 instead of 11 and then following that pattern for the subsequent numbers way back in March. It has continued to this day… Emoji has enjoyed throwing out random numbers to add more confusion to the PAX but also laughter. The PAX was engaged by the end of Spit’s part of the Q.

    Emoji then took us to the famous bus loop where we almost got run over by a police car a few months ago in the dark. The lights were on so that was not a problem this time. Emoji introduced a wrinkle into the loop by calling for running 10 steps forward and then 10 steps backward and repeat between stations. Cries of “Vertigo!” were going up around the PAX as the twists and turns added to the challenge.

    The Carpenter led the PAX around to the back of the middle school where Chapstick mumbled, “Oh, are we only going to run around the school.” That called for an increase in the pain so instead of doing the original “nicer” exercises, The Carpenter called for bear crawls and crab crawls along with his favorite SSHs. The sounds of bear moaning (whatever that means) could be heard as the approximate 1/3 – 1/2 mile loop around the middle school did not lend to a quick run by the partners as the others exercises.

    Spike, Phonics and Anchovy took off running and took no prisoners as they sped around the school. The others played catch up and even watched Spike and Phonics loop the whole PAX. Very impressive!

    Helix brought his son and the FNG was named Hatrick in light of his love of hockey. The Helix / Hatrick combination adds yet another father/son combo out here at DaVille and The Creek. Yardsale/Chapstick and Abacus/Guppy have showed up together. There is rumor that a father/son FNG combo is debuting at The Creek on Friday. This is a fine way to teach the next generation to engage in self-discipline in a “you vs. you” way! Way to go men.

    Ironically, the three QICs today only have daughters (The Carpenter has 4 daughters, Emoji has 2 daughters and Spit has 1 daughter) so they cannot participate in the father/son combo. It looks like the QICs need to get to work…

    – Triple Threat (Spit, Emoji, The Carpenter) out!