Tag: Dogpile

Twenty-one brothers, including Hardwood (more on this in a minute) posted to honor the 21 year anniversary of those who gave their lives in the shooting at the Appalachian School of Law. (January 16, 2002). It was a moment I will never forget, and these are three people I will aways remember.

Each year, I lead this Q for entirely selfish reasons. It is annual cleanse, of sorts. We start off by taking a knee and learning about Angela Dales, Thomas Blackwell and Dean Anthony Sutin. After that, we run a Silent Mile. For me, I reflect on Angela, Tom, Dean Sutin and their families. For the other PAX, I invite them to reflect as they see fit. A mile in silence is powerful, likely more powerful than it sounds. For me, it is one of the most meaningful experiences each year.

After the mile, silence is broken. Today we embarked on a modified Hardway. On the field was a Compound BEAST. SSHs / Carolina Dry Docks / Jump Squats / LBCs / Imperial Walkers / Burpees. In order, each round.

Touch-A-Tree: Three speed rounds of 7 / 5 / 3 while partner held coupon plank.

BTTF

Announcements: The Crucible needs continued support and will be moving to The Healing Place, as they embark on their annual Monument Avenue 10k training. See Shakedown for more details.

NMS: Today was a very important day for me, but it really started last night. I received numerous calls and texts from brothers who could not be there today. In combination with who did post today, it means the world to me. I could say you all have no idea how much this means to me, but the great thing about my brothers in F3RVA is that each of you truly does know and understand how much this means to me. Today does not happen without each of you beside me, with me and behind me. The support you provide is immeasurable.

Special shoutout to Hardywood who is in D.C. for his kids climbing competition, but who ran for one hour, from 6-7, all around D.C. in honor of today. Goose bumps, brother. Goose bumps.

After today’s workout, I received a text from one of you who has a daily devotional. Today’s devotional happed to be Psalm 55, which starts: Listen to my prayer, O God, do not ignore my plea; hear me and answer me. My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught at the voice of the enemy, at the stares of the wicked; for they bring down suffering upon me and revile me in their anger. Wow! How poignant is that?! Now, verse 22: Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.

It is truly amazing how God works. Last year, our workout was in the shape of a heart. This year, one of our brothers has a daily devotional exactly on point. The power is real and undeniable.

Try to live each day to the fullest, as all our days our numbered. Try to remember Angela, Tom and Dean Sutin, as examples of who to live for. People who made the ultimate sacrifice. Find those people who drive you to thrive.

This morning was perfect. I could not have asked for anything more.

16 gloom warriors showed up at the AO to see what Swirly had in mind to celebrate 8 years of F3. Due to Swirly coming down with Covid, Swirly made a call to the bullpen and YHC took the Q. According to the deer at the edge of the woods that watched the entire workout, this might be what transpired:

Mosey to the first circle for the following: Invisible Jumpropes, DQs, Merkins and LBCs.

Mosey to the poles beside the road. Hold six inches while the first PAX perform Heels to Heaven Native American style until all poles were used. Others exercises performed included Freddie Mercury’s and LBCs.

Mosey to Amphitherater for Self Destruction. 1st step=1 vup, 1 SSH and 1 merkin. 2nd step increase number of reps to 2 and so forth all the way to the top of amphitheater.

Mosey to Rusty Cage and perform 1 pullup, run to fire hydrant for 1 burpee. (Say hello to the deer) Repeat increasing the number of reps of each exercise. YHC got to 8 reps and audibled to get to some more of Swirly’s favorites.

Mosey back to first circle to Merkin Ring of Fire x 3.

Burpee Ring of Fire.

Mosey back to Shovel Flag (Virtual)

Announcments – Frozen Triangle 1-21. Godspeed to Gomer, Fudd and Pigskin? traveling to Honduras for medical mission the same weekend as CSAUP. Prayer requests for family in the community.

Circle K

6:00 to the circle for the COP

DQ’s, Deadman Hangs, Helicopters. Imperial Squat Walkers, American Hammers, Schrunchy Frogs, Number off 1, 2, 3, and 4 – these are your groups

Mosey to the Amphitheater for instructions and run to each of the 4 stations to see what the plan is

Once back at the circle break into groups and go to your station

Station 1 – Amphitheater

50 Step ups on the bottom row

Box Jump to the top

50 Schrunchy Frog

run back to the bottom

Repeto – reducing by 10 until 30 then go to station 2

Station 2 – Coupons

1. WWII’s
2. Squats
3. Curls
4. Overhead Press
5. Block Swings

Repeto until relieved by the group coming from Station 1

Stations 3 – Triangle

Break into 3 groups

Group 1 does Ball Dippers

Group 2 does Squats

Group 3 runs around the island

Repeto until the group from station 2 relieves you

Station 4 – The Field

20 Merkins

Bear crawl to the other side

20 Burpees

Crawl Bear back

Repeto until group from station 3 relieves you

Time is called BTTF

Circle up with American Hammers, Schrunchy Frogs, Plank Jacks, Copperhead Squats

Oyster says that he feel like he didn’t get his money’s worth because there are 2 minutes left

Lets go for a run and finish with Moroccan Night Clubs

Numbers / Names Rosie took us out

NMS:

Welcome to our newest vict…., I mean FNG now named Arnold because his kids (F3 names) are Hons & Fronz.

Congrats to EF Hutton and Oyster for making it to 300+ AO’s this year, well done

YHC had set two goals for this year, 100 Merkins a day for the year (made it to March) and 100 Q’s. Today was the end of YHC’s Q count with todays Q being 100. Thanks to all the brothers that have showed up (like a Doozy Q or not) you keep coming back. YHC’s goals for next year are going to be run, run, run Marathon (by November) a couple Triathlons and connect with Mudslide on at least one Spartan race.

Set a Goal: If you make it great, if you don’t try again or try something different. This group of guys should be there to support you in achieving your goal and to encourage you if you don’t.

Eight eager PAX were ready to get going early to get the blood flowing on Christmas Eve, with the PAX count equal to the temperature of 8 degrees at the start. We did:

COP: SSH, IPs, Hillbillies, Don Qs, then Boomer Pyle joined us late so 10 burpees.

Down to the amphitheater for a Dora 123: 100 Merkins, 200 Reverse Crunches, 300 Jump Squats while other PAX runs to top and back. Mosey over to Rusty Cage. 5 rounds of 6 pullups & 10 WWIIs. Then partner up for 4 rounds of 7 Jerkins.

Mosey over to bottom of Rugby and partner up again. Alternate bear crawl up hill to top while other partner runs ahead and back. Finish up on Burpee road with 1 burpee per light way out then 2 burpees on the way back. Mosey back to frozen flag for few seconds of mary then done. YHC took us out.

NMS: Way for the PAX to answer the bell on a challenging morning when the pull of the fartsack was strong. This is the coldest post YHC has done in 7 years doing F3 but the PAX pushed hard and we stayed warm. Respect to Mudslide for the double dip!

BB title goes to the unnamed PAX who loudly busted a nut while we were at the Rusty Cage. Only those who post know. Mr Rogers proved his commitment to the SOP-Life by joining YHC in shorts. Only the last few minutes did we regret this decision. Boomer Pyle took 10 minutes to get his Jitterbug to get a picture to memorialize the fun we had. Coffee at Libby Market was a blast as always. Enjoy the day and Christmas tomorrow and take a moment to reflect on the great gift we have of F3RVA!

14 of the best guys to know. Ready to take on dogpile!! Here’s how it went..

WARMARAMA
Mosey to the Toll Booth for some warmarama.
SSH, Imperial Walkers, DQ, Copperhead Squats, Merkins, Groiners, Flutter Kicks, Rosaletas and LBCs.

The Thang:
Mosey to the middle of the Nickel Bridge, Grab a Partner.
P1 run to the 1st light pole, P2 run to the other 1st light pole. 10 Merkins, Run back to the middle. P1 run to the 2nd light pole, P2 run the other 2nd light pole. 10 Merkins, Run back to the middle. P1 run to the 3rd light pole, P2 run to the other 3rd light pole. 10 Merkins, run back to the middle. High Five your Partner and let’s mosey over to the 1st Shelter.

Triple Check at Shelter1. Peoples Chair, Merkins, Run to the far tree and back. Repeato x 3. Mosey to Shelter2.

Triple Check at Shelter2. Step ups, Mountain Climbers, Run down to the sidewalk and back. Repeato x 3. Mosey down to Light Pole Alley.

1st light pole. Partner up. Bear Crawls and Broad Jump Burpees, Partner run to the light pole and back. Rotate until everyone is at the 1st light pole.

Mosey to the 2nd light Pole. Bernie Sanders to the 3rd Light Pole.

Partner 1 does 1 Burpee then tries to catch Parter 2 to the 4th light pole. Switch and repeat to the 5th Light pole.

Lunge to the 6th light pole. Then Mosey to the end of the road.

Triple Check at the Devils Triangle. Flutters Kicks, Squats, run the Triangle. Repeato x 3 (Cut short for time). X 2.

Mosey back to the Flag.

Not quite 7am. Ring of Fire. SSHx10, 1 Burpee. SSHx10, 2 Burpees. That’s time.

Numberama, Nameorama, COT

Moleskin:

The Q energy was strong this morning boys. YHC was coming in hot this morning and was worried he would lose the Q. With that we started about .30 early and somehow lost Hitchhiker who was LIFO but he found us on the bridge. We covered a bit of ground today and earned about 3.5miles (A bit more if you did Breakfast club). I knew Mudslide was crossing the river and paying some tolls for his first visit to Dogpile. I wanted to show him some of the AO but left plenty for the next visit. Welcome (FNG) Falkor, who was HL by Probation and Mr. Rogers.

2nd F at Libby Market was much needed as always. According to Gomer, stop looking at the minimums and go for the Maximums.

Announcements:
See Slack. A lot of events coming up:
Sunday – An evening with Honeydo. Bring the Fam to Fudds
Tuesday – 12 days of Christmas. No PTO , SL will be honored for this day.
Wednesday – HDHH at Final Gravity
Saturday – The Bridge – plenty of room in Fudds car unless YHC is going (???)

10 fairly tough, middle aged dudes fought off the pull of the fartsack to post at RVA’s finest AO for a Fudd inspired beatdown. Here’s what transpired, more or less…..

Plant the flag and mosey to the field in front of the Carillon. Line up on the baseline and start jogging north at a slow pace….switch to buttkickers, high knees, karaoke facing East then West, then Bernie Sanders, then stop about 3/4 of the way down. Turn around and start lunging back, after a while face east and start lunging sideways back and forth while facing east, then west, then east, then skip back towards the Carillon to the baseline where we circled up for COP:

SSH’s, Merkins, WW2’s, DQ’s, arm circles, Imperial Walkers, Hillbillies

Mosey to the Rusty Cage, but stop halfway around and either plank or follow Fudd while he runs back to his vehicle because he forgot to lock it. Fudd and gang return, pick up the plankers, and then mosey to the Cage for 11’s……pullups and WW2 situps next to the 2 trees that are on the way to the fire hydrant.

Mosey to the wooden stage behind the Carillon to retrieve coupons, then mosey to the amphitheater for some block work:

• Each PAX ascends the amphitheater steps, stopping to do 1 manmaker (blockee with an overhead press at the end) at each level on the way up. Stop at the top level and plank for the 6
• Descend and do 2 squats with block on every level. Plank at bottom for 6.
• Ascend and do 3 block curls on every level, Plank at top for 6.
• Descend and do 4 block swings on every level……do flutter kicks while waiting for the 6.

Take the blocks back to their home under the stage. Mosey to the fishbowl, Crawl bear down the hill, do 20 merkins OYO at the bottom, then bear crawl up the other side. Mosey back to the flag for Mary:

• Freddie Mercuries, Hello Dollies, Flutter Kicks, LBC’s, Crunchy Frogs, finish with 2 rounds of Supermans

Numberama, Namerama, Announcements, Prayer Concerns, YHC took us out.

NMS

Mumblechatter was fairly high today which is fairly standard with a Fudd Q. Perhaps the 3 year hiatus in CO has folks wondering if Fudd remembers how to Q? When we started the warmup by running down the field, the PAX were highly skeptical as COP had not been accomplished yet. Equilibrium was restored to the world when YHC finally finished that evolution and declared that COP would take place and promptly started the SSH’s………I guess you can’t have a proper beatdown in F3RVA without SSH’s in the COP. Who knew?

The PAX were quite vocal with their moral support of YHC at other times today……they were very appreciative when planking while YHC mosied back to his car to lock it, and were also very happy that YHC searched so earnestly under the stage for the blocks (they had been moved to a different corner).

TClaps to Wilson, Honeymoon, and Oyster for making the trip across the river. Wilson posted while hoping that we wouldn’t run too much. He lucked out today as Fudd is trying to rest his leg a bit from the PT work he’s been doing as part of his recovery from the stress fracture. It was great to have Bleeder out and glad to see he’s on the mend somewhat from his various ailments. TClaps as well to EF Hutton for doing the Breakfast Club mosey Lone Ranger style. Circle K was kind enough to stop by COT while on a hike with his dog and Gomer Pyle joined us for coffeeteria at Libby Market as he is nursing a torn miniscus.

Announcements:

Dec. 18th – An evening with Honeydo at Fudd’s house (9605 Gaslight Pl)

Dec. 24th – TYA Q at the Bridge. Several Clown cars are being planned.

Prayer concerns:

Kudzu’s (Fudd’s son) friend Emily is recovering from surgery

Remember and be in prayer for those that are hurting this holiday season, those that are depressed, and those battling addiction. The holidays can be a hard time for many folks.

Great job today fellas! It was an honor and privelege to lead, as always.

Never stop chasing the wabbit!

Fudd

27 guys, including two FNGs posted for the 2022 version of Magnum PI Day. There was some overtime (maybe some false advertising – under investigation), several sweet staches, some great Hawaiian shirts, and lots of great energy and fellowship. This episode transpired like this:

Pre-game group (there were about 10 of us) who showed up for Stache Broga were treated instead to 30 extra minutes of beatdown.

COP – We moseyed to the far circle for COP, including SSHs, DQs (Abe Vigoda style), Jazzercisers, Merkins, Mountain Climbers, LBCs.

Proper Dora – we moseyed down to the bottom of the Golden Triangle and paired up for a proper dora – 1 merkin, 2 LBCs and 3 SSHs = 1 Proper Dora. Complete 50 as a team with the runner running up the hill to the circle and back.

COP 2 – here’s your broga – mosey up the long road to the parking area at the end of the field for COP – Hillbillies, Imperial Walkers, Alternating Shoulder Taps, Plank, Ankle Taps.

Mosey back to the Flag to pick up the sleepers/travelers

0630 – its Magnum time

Mosey to the customary COP Circle for disclaimer, praise for F3RVA and F3C-ville stepping up to raise $3,300 for The Bridge and back to work, with:

• 12 Higgins (DQs)
• 11 TCs (Helicopters)
• 19 Magnum Merkins
• 80 SSHs
• 5 Copperhead Squats
• 8 something?
• 19 LBCs
• 8 Flutter Kicks
• 8 Box Cutters
• 1 Burpee for Q’s counting mistake

First episode 12/11/1980. Last episode 5/8/1988

To the Amphitheatre to celebrate the 162 episodes total with 9 Incline merkins on each step (18 steps) going up and 9 dips going down.

STACHE circuit at the bottom with:

• S – SSHs x10
• T – Taps (Alternating Shoulder Taps) x10
• A – American Hammers x10
• C – Copperhead Squats x10
• H – Hand-release merkins x10
• E – BurpEEs x5

YHC’s stunt double (Vinny) took over the Q and off we wen to the pipeline. A benefit of the later start.

Triple Check – Run the pipeloop, Elbow Plank, Scissor kicks 3 times through

Mosey long way around back to the golden triangle circle for some COP, including Dobbermans and 50 WWIIs OYO.

Mosey back to the flag for Ring of Fire with Dealer’s Choice merkins

Numbers, Names, Pictures, Announcements, some wonderful words from Jay James from The Bridge and then Jay took us out with a great prayer.

Announcements:

• Congrats to C-ville for their successful toy drive. Well done men.
• Breaking Bread – 12/24 is open. Oyster is taking over the BB Q position. Thanks to Upchuck for all his hard work on BB and thank you to Oyster for taking it over. Its a great service men.
• 12/18 – Carols at Fudd’s – A Night with HoneyDo.
• 12/10 – HDHH at Hardywood Westcreek.
• January CPR Class coming
• 1/21/2023 – Frozen Triangle
• Prayers for Honeymoon’s family
• Prayers for C-ville’s Tinker and his family for the strength and health of their newest baby who was born prematurely.
• Prayers for Bootleg and his family taking care of his FIL.
• Continued prayers for all those dealing with illness, injuries and obstacles

NMS – Jay spoke to us a bit about The Bridge and their ministry. It is great work. Jay’s words were inspiring. Most of all, I thought his point about the importance of us giving our time and showing the guys at The Bridge (and everyone that we come in contact with) that we care about them is invaluable. Spreading our energy and positivity is infectious and the impacts ripple tremendously – more than financial donations ever can. And, as Jay mentioned, making it a habit is key and that is what F3 instills. I am so proud to be a part of this group. You men are Awesome.

Huge thanks to everyone who participated in this effort and Magnum PI Day. Special thanks to Vinny and Kubota for their energy and leadership. Well done men!

No More Gumbo For You!

16 overstuffed turkeys broke free from the warmth of the fartsack and posted for a birthday Q marking the end of YHC’s 43rd trip around the sun. According to Wilson, it went something like this:

Mosey to the COP circle and around it 4 times (or until we catch up to Wilson), then circle up for:

• SSHs
• DQs
• Helicopters
• Jazzercisers
• Imperial Walkers
• Copperhead Squats
• Alternating Shoulder Taps
• Merkins
• LBCs
• Box Cutters

THE THANG

Amphitheatre Time – mosey down to the pit. Do 11 4x4s in the pit, then 2 box jumps and 6 incline merkins on each step to the top, then 44 SSHs at the top and mosey back down to the pit and Al Gore for the SIX. 1 more 4×4 for everyone’s pleasure at the end.

Mosey to the Golden Triangle and down to the bottom. Pair up for a Dora – runner runs up the hill TO the circle (or you can DO the circle if you want your partner to do more exercises). Exercises were 144 HRMs, 244 single count flutters, and 344 Squats.

Mosey up the other hill and through the triangle over the the field.

Four Corners – 1 Burpee, 9 2-ct mountain climbers, 7 WWIIs, 8 Imperial Squat Walkers. Wilson was so fast that we had time for round 2. 1 Burpee, 9 Alternating Shoulder Taps, 7 WWIIs, 8 SSHs.

Pick up the Six and mosey back, around the COP Circle, and back to the Flag.

5 Minutes of Mary, including:

• Hello Dolly
• Rosalita
• Alabama Prom Dates
• Oblique Heel Taps
• Freddie Mercuries
• Slow cross mountain climbers
• Plank until the bell rings.

Numbers, Names, Announcements and COT

Announcements/Prayers:

• Magnum PI Day next Saturday 0630 – 0730. YHC will lead pre-workout from 0600-0630 for anyone who wants it. Bring your staches and your Hawaiian shirts and join the fun. Bring your checks (or Venmo Vinny or me) to raise money for our friends at the Bridge.
• Frozen Triangle CSAUP – January 21 0600. See me or Rosie for info. Just be there.
• Dogpile Q has some openings. Fill them up.
• Breaking Bread is open for Christmas Eve and all of 2023 – FILL it up and do some good.
• Continued prayers for Honeymoon’s Dad
• Prayers for a healthy and speedy deliver of Faceplants 2.3 any day now or yesterday for his M.
• Prayers for all those battling injury or illness.

NMS –

Thanks to those who were able to come out for my birthday Q. It was great to get on the Q sheet at Dogpile again. It’s been a minute. Great AO, great coffeeteria after. Great to have Emoji back in town too. Wonderful way to start any day, but extra special to start my birthday with this fine group of men and some wonderful fellowship and motivation…and a small helping of fitness. So grateful and thankful for all of you and this group. Keep doing good work!

No More Gumbo For You! and, GEAUX TIGERS!!

4 men and a couple of 14 yo that keep showing up ventured out into the gloom to see if it would be a beautiful day in the neighborhood. What transpired is as as follows:

COP: Arm circles, cherry pickers, DQs, side-Straddle hops, mt climbers, WWIIs, and Merkins.  

The Thang: 

Burpee Back Mountain – partnered up for a Dora.  100 burpees.  Timer ran up and down amphitheater steps.

Quadruple Check Choo Choo Train – Everyone got a coupon. The original idea had to be modified big time due to low numbers at DP today.  P1 was the engine of the wheelbarrow, while P2 held P1’s feet, while P3 lunged behind (with the coupon). Since this was a Quadruple check, we all performed each task 4 times. This experiment taught me that a triple check is better than a quadruple check. Next, we tried a double check. P1 murder bunnied from Penny Stage to the lamp post, P2 walked and followed P1 with the coupon overhead, P3 again lunged behind (with the coupon). Everyone kept their coupon as we moseyed through the woods.

Due to differing fitness levels, various injuries, the Pax began to work as a unit. Some ran with a coupon. Some walked with 2 coupons. Some got to the next point without making their injuries worse (success!).

Triple Check at the Pipe Line.  Timer ran the pipeline loop.  P2 did AHs and P3 did 4 squats (with the coupon) x 4 curls x 4 overhead presses (repeato).  

I had much more suffering to dole out, but the clock struck 6:54am, so we moseyed back up to the Penny Stage, again coming together as one mighty force that had mere minutes to get some coupons back to their appropriate place.

Native American run BTTF for COT.  Numbers.  Names.  

Announcements: Loops at Forest Hill Park on Black Friday. Apparently, the reigning champ is Sippy Cup with 7 loops. Who’s gonna best him? Anthrax?

Prayer requests: Chippendale asked that we pray for his son, a UVA student, as the student body is still dazed from their recent tragic event. YHC took us out.

Final Thoughts: May we each continue to grow stronger, in all ways, so as to benefit ourselves, our families and our communities. May we not fall into paralysis when faced with the numerous tragedies that continue to befall our nation and the world. May we each do our part to improve the small portion of the world that we inhabit.