Tag: Dogpile

Byrd Park

  • It’s Not a Throople

    Four tri-curious guys showed up for a three-way.

    Here’s what transpired:

    Senor Frog

    • Slaughter Starter w Merkins x 20
    • Mosey down love hill to the bottom
    • COP – Merkins, Wide Merkins, Chuck Norris Merkins, Diamond Docks, American Civil Wars, Copperhead Squats, Flutter Kicks, Other Stuff, and One Burpee x 5ish

    Handshake

    Mosey to the Pipe (Imagine That)

    • P1 – Clockwise Loop
    • P2 – HRMs, Squats, WWIIs, APDs, LBCs
    • Repeato the Pipe x 4

    EF Hutton

    Mosey over to near the bottom of Bermuda Triangle

    • Beast Loader – Bear Crawl, Gorilla Shuffle, Duck Walk, Injured Bear L/R, Alligator Crawl, Bunny Hops, Murder Bunny, Polar Bear

    Mosey to front of Carillon

    Mary

    • American Hammers
    • Heels to Heaven

    Mosey back to SF

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Two throuples launched, somehow Blank Space found us to make seven.  Lot of jokes about moms, Ace and Gary, Handshake’s calendar shoot, and of course Senor Frog being Senor Frog.  Missed a few of you out there today.  Stay loose and sexy.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Convergence next Saturday – HC to Pinto on Slack

    Summer Tour – WDog, Twin Team, GridIron Convergence

  • Dogpile… There was 8 but no cake

    A nice morning temps feeling good unlike last week when the sun rose higher, the humidity went into overdrive. 8 came out to see what I had in store after the end of another week of the summer RVA tour at Satan’s Hill

    The customary mosey to the tower for the warm up(SSH, Imperial Walkers, Cherry Pickers, Merkins, Alabama Prom Dates, with some stretching to add). After that the original plan was for quick work at the tower, but that needed a change so down the amphitheater we went for a triple quad check. People’s chair, flutters, tricep dips with the run to the top and back down. We finished, then made our way over to a grassy area first was torch a tree (3 rounds 5, 7 and 9 with a variety of exercises thrown in. I always enjoy a Dora today was 100 Merkins, 200 LBCS and 300 jump ropes.

    Then to the nearby big circle trail. That trail is almost a mile so why not use it. It was 10/side mountain climbers, 15 jump squats alternating at each post as we made the turn, change it to 10 SSH and 10’walking lunges. The goal was to get to the rings for some pull ups and other but we were running low on time. A little run, back to the flag stretched a little then called it. Names, announcements, requests and prayer led by YHC to end it

    2.53 miles the goal was 3 if we had a little more time where we could have finished the trail, then run back to the flag from there yes 3 miles would have been made. So I have a big day coming up(7/2) I will turn 55. It does feel like forever I have been 54 what happens with a middle of the year birthday and it is the mid point of the year. My belief now once you got 50, the big birthdays are at the 5 and 0. So after this, the next big one is 60(holy bleep). I will be leaving a Q 7/3 to celebrate then hopefully we do groups again at the convergence I want to lead one there. Convergence is at Gridiron 7/4, come out I am not sure due to the day that we hit the numbers from Memorial Day, bit at least come close.

    PS: thank you Blank Space for breakfast this morning it was good, I will see everyone next time

  • A Summer Tour

    According to gentleman passed out in a blue pickup truck that was parked at the flag, who DEFINITELY wasn’t Handshake, the following may have happened.

    YHC moseyed from the flag over to the big circle for the traditional Warm-a-rama, pondering life decisions, like signing up to Q weeks before Summer Tour dates were announced, the morning after a soccer game I’d definitely stay up late watching.

    Then, out of the gloom, emerged Hitchhiker Blank Space. Thus encouraged, we embarked on a scenic tour of the most outstanding AO in they city.

    1. Exercises on the steps up and down the amphitheater.
    2. Pair up at the cages for pull-ups and a timer.
    3. Blank Space shares he didn’t do DTH Ultimate because he hates running.
    4. Run down the hill, past the pump house, ducked through the f****, climbed over the t****, and then down to the river.
    5. Various exercises at the river.
    6. Some 2nd/3rd F at one of my favorite spots in the city, at the bench overlooking the river and Atlantic Coastal Bridge, reflecting on
    7. Mosey back to the flag, so Blank Space can properly finish his Murph from last weekend.
    8. American Hammers in honor of the soccer team blow-out last night.

    Names, Numbers, Announcements, and COT. Prayers that we would have the wisdom to know how best to work on our relationships with our Ms.

    Announcements:

    1. Pickleball Series continues – Monday at 5:30 AM at Bryan Park. Be there!
    2. Summer Tour continues – Keep your eyes on Slack

    NMS: I’m grateful for Blank Space! It’s been a lot of fun getting to know you over the last year, as we’ve both been on the FNG journey at an AO that’s seen a lot of FNGs over the years. What a different a partner makes!

  • We’re Back!

    MURPH. DONE. ✅

    Dogpile showed UP today. Great turnout, great energy, and a whole lot of pull-ups that our arms haven’t seen in a while. 😅

    Look — we used to do this all the time. Then life happened. But today we remembered something: we still got it. Maybe a little slower, maybe a little shakier on those pull-ups, but we finished. Every rep.

    1-mile run. 100 pull-ups. 200 push-ups. 300 air squats. 1-mile run.

    First Murph back in a long time and it felt exactly like it should — hard, humbling, and worth every second.

    And real talk — thank you to everyone who showed up this morning. The Murph is, objectively, a stupid idea. 😂 But you guys stuck with me the whole time and didn’t let me forget why we do this. That means everything. Genuinely appreciate each one of you.

    And yes — the Korean Castela bread the coffee by Bodos were absolutely worth it too. 🍞☕

    Oyster took us out!.

  • Baptized in a Urinal

    8 regulars met for a Saturday morning beatdown led by YHC. 60 degree weather and a slight breeze.

    Mosey to the Vita Course for some grab ass and a COP

    Mosey to the Monkey Bars to watch grown men struggle to not rip their arms out of the sockets and watch Upchuck bang his knee.

    Mosey to Burpee Lake and get in 2 groups. Both groups do the same exercises but run the opposite way around the lake. At each light pole the groups do 5 HRM’s, 10 Deep Squats, 15 LBC’s.

    Meet at the opposite side of the lake and wonder how long Senor Frog and Mudslide continue to move while the rest of the pax follows the directions to stop at a certain light pole.

    Mosey to the Benches at the Lake building. Bench Kicks, Decline Merkins, Incline Merkins.

    Mosey to the front of the Lake Building for Swirly’s World Famous Touch a Tree.

    Mosey to the former Columbus statue location fountain and do Bench Kicks. Upchuck and Senor Frog exchange foreplay and it ended up with a soaking wet Senor Frog.

    Mosey over to the back of the school to Vinny’s Swingset and complete 4 rounds of planking knee rises, or whatever they are called.

    Mosey back to the flag with 12 seconds to space

    Announcements – Summer Tour Week 2: The Deep, Raider Run, Dogpile, Home Grown Half Marathon in Augusts, Flatty’s Happy Hour (this has already been completed by the time this backblast was released).


    NMS – beautiful morning for a beatdown. YHC was glad to lead.

  • Sogpile

    Six men emerged from the gloom ready for the sunny oasis that is Dogpile on an otherwise wet and gloomy morning ready to push themselves and become a little bit better than the day before. According to the deer who don’t understand why they are out in the rain when they have a perfectly dry fartsack to be in, this is what went down…

    COP: SSH, Helicopters, DQ, DMH, Copperhead Squats, Ukrainian Soldiers, The Merkin, LBC, APD, Fig-4 Leg lifts, Dead Cockroaches, World’s Greatest Stretch

    Migrate over to the triangle for a Dirty McDeuce- Four rounds consisting of three exercises performing 12 reps of each followed by a lap around the triangle. Round 1 – Merkins, LBCs, squats. Round 2 – HR Merkins, 2 count American Hammers, jump squats. Round 3 – Diamond Merkins, Lunges, Hello Dollies. Round 4 – Carolina Dry Docks, Lieutenant Dan’s, Box Cutters

    Saunter down the road past the Pump House to Love Hill. Pair up – timer runs to the first bend and back, rotate through bear crawls, polar bears, and broad jump burpees.

    Return to the ampitheater for Mary and then return to the flag.

    Thanks to everyone for joining me in the gloom and the opportunity to lead.

  • Memorial Day Convergence

    66 on Memorial Day.  If this wasn’t a record then it has to be close.

    COP led by YHC with various exercises with an escalating Burpee after each exercise.  5 exercises followed by Burpees up to 5.

    Count off in 4’s.  Pax splits in 4 groups for 10-12 minute breakout groups: Mudslide, Snuff, Nancy Lopez, Tater.

    Snuff Q – Triple Check on the Carillon steps and questionable dancing

    Mudslide Q – Build a Beast repeats 

    Nancy Lopez – Jazzercise to Madonna’s “Like a virgin”

    Tater Q – Thunderstuck Burpee-fest followed by Abs of Steel

    Finish in front of the Carillon where Gomer Pyle spoke about the sacrifices our troops and we recognized the men and women the Pax knows who have lost their lives protecting our freedoms.

    Mosey back to the flag for Numberama.

    Announcements – L Woods food drive on June 13th, see Slack for details.  Breaking Bread needs a Q for next weekend. The old-school Google Sheet with ICE information is going away for security reasons.  Gypsy made a compelling plea for people to get Road ID’s, essentially you will die and we need to quickly let your M’s know.  Flatline going away party this Friday 5/29 @ 4:00 pm at Twin Hickory Tavern.  

    Prayer Requests – non spoken

    NMS – Great morning where the weather was unseasonably cool but we also missed the rain.  Thank you for everyone who attended and for those that volunteered to participate.

    ***Many thanks to Offshore and Lighthouse for providing drinks and Bagels and Coffee**

  • F3-The Perfect Example

    Arrival 0525 and several PAX members were getting after it with the ruck sacks!

    It was appropriate that Gumbo arrived first. He EH’d me 9 years, 4 months ago! Dressed in gym dyke, ready to work.

    With no watch or time keeper, YHC asked DK for time keeping help with some Garmin watches obviously not being synced up.

    0600—–half slaughter start……5 Burpees. Mosey to Carillon Circle. COP…..we did some exercises but YHC saw a big group. Mosey to The Lawn. GO TIME!

    Activity 1= Run the length of The Lawn. Every 25 yards or so, 25 merkins. Running back, 25 LBC’s every 25 yards.

    Activity 2= Dora. Partner up. 150 Merkins, 250 Squats, 350 SSH. Runner….up and around the Carillon.

    Activity 3=Partner Leg Toss. Each PAX member does 100 PLT’s. These were a beast!

    Mosey to the Pipeloop. Absolute must in the summer time!

    Activity 4= Triple Check, partner x 3. Squats, LBC’s, and of course, Runner on the pipeloop! But….ran out of time.

    Mosey back to The Flag!

    Numberama, Namerama,

    Announcements: Memorial Day Convergence, 0700 at Dogpile!

    No Show (FNG) has a national prayer group with his work friends. Working on linking F3 with his friends.

    YHC took us out.

    NMS:

    41 PAX at Dogpile is beautiful! YHC cannot express his words or feelings enough regarding the show of support and the love felt this morning. Vinny from C’ville, Hardywood from Amelia, and several other Brothers who have not seen Dogpile for a bit! Thank you to all Brothers who posted. Dogpile=Best AO Ever!!

    YHC has an important day coming up on Wednesday. I remember that first drive to Dogpile, 9 years and 8 months ago, and I saw Big Blue. The memories, van rides, cups of coffee, cold mornings, mumble-chatter, and most importantly, the friendships, have blessed my life and made me strive to be a better person! YHC cannot thank you Brothers enough!!

    The camaraderie we share in the gloom and on the AO is second to none. My cup is full and we got it all out this morning! YHC cannot think of a better example of fitness, fellowship, and faith!

    Thank you to Snuff and Kubota for making 2nd F possible!!Chick-Fil-A is always a hit. And of course we drank coffee-none left!!

    Loud and Proud,

    Flatline

  • Luigi takes the lead

    A dozen men emerged from the gloom ready to continue training for the everyday battle of life.

    YHC got things started with the COP and handed off to Luigi who lead the PAX the rest of the way. This is how it went…

    COP: SSH, DQ, Helicopters, DMH, Copperhead squats, IWs, Merkins, LBCs

    Mosey to the field: Three rounds of exercises in counts of 10, 20, 30, and 40 – running to the opposite end of the field between each exercise. Round 1 – diamond merkins, flutter kicks, jump squats, side straddle hops. Round 2 – hand release merkins, box cutters, squats, mountain climbers. Round 3 – Burpees, hello dollies, lunges, arm circles.

    Mosey over to the amphitheater: Going down the steps do 4 dips per step. Then going back up do 4 step-ups per step. Then going back down do 4 world war II’s per step. Last going back up do 4 incline merkins per step .

    Mosey to the Carillon for a triple check – One round (run around the tower, flutter kicks, hand release merkins) completed before heading back to the flag for Mary (flutter kicks and LBCs IC)

    Names and numbers. Luigi took us out.

    Announcements:

    • Flatline’s going away Q at Dogpile is next week, 5/16!
    • Memorial Day convergence -7am on Monday 5/25 at Dogpile

    Continue to keep families and friends of pax members going through the challenge and heartbreak of serious illness in your thoughts and prayers.

    Final thoughts:

    I am so proud of how Luigi carried himself – tackling a full length Q and leading a PAX of grown men for the first time. He took coaching to heart and took preparation seriously. We had planned to split this up but he ran with the whole thing even counting cadence properly during Mary which I didn’t know he could do. All without a Weinke!

    I’m grateful to the F3 brotherhood for welcoming him. It really means a lot to him to be a part of this.

  • 9 is the perfect number

    YHC had planned exercises on the field in front of The Carillion until YHC realized it was Arts in the Park weekend and YHC knew he needed to audible.

    The clock struck 0600 and we made our way down the road. We knew Hitchiker was coming to the workout the way only himself and Fudd can, late, so we moseyed towards him.

    We did a COP with various exercises. **Lets it be known, today is the day the American Civil Wars were invented. It’s a Heels to Heaven followed immediately by a WWI**. This started with Upchuck joking with a name and followed by YHC making it a reality…

    Next up was a Triple Check. Is there a better exercise than a Trip Check with 3 groups?…. No! P1 Runs to the Gum Tree and back P2 Hand Release Merkins P3 WWII’s.

    SORA time. Solo-Dora. 30 Deep Squats followed by 25 SSH’s, 40 of something I don’t remember followed by 25 SSH’s, 50 Caroline Dry Docks followed by 25 SSH’s.

    Mosey over to the Amphitheater. 2 reps of an exercise on each step on the way down, 3 reps of a different exercise on each step on the way up, 4 reps of different exercise on each step on the way down, 5 reps of a different exercise on each step on the way up.

    Circle of Doom. Bernie around the circle. Run forward around the circle (at this point a 3rd grader raced a 51 year old child). Bear Crawl across the circle, Crab walk back.

    Circle up for a round of Merkins. Each man calls a type of Merkins and we complete 5 OYO. YHC ended up calling Hitchhiker Merkins because he didn’t <insert eyeroll>

    Mosey back to the flag for 2 different Ab exercises to finish up.

    Announcements – YHC has made the executive decision that the Memorial Day Convergence will be at Dogpile at 0700 on Memorial Day. Browns Island is shut down for construction so we will audible.

    Prayer Requests. YHC’s M’s Cousins 2.0 has been battling Cancer for 2.5 years. She just recently turned 11 and the end is rapidly approaching. Hug your children and love your families. Roger Rogers FIL is in Hospice. Wojo’s Mom recently broke her hip, Fudd’s sister Mary is battling Cancer,

    NMS – Dogpile is my true love. There is no more capable and beautiful AO. She is always open and eager to bring both pleasure and pain. We are very fortunate to have a AO like Dogpile. Thanks for Bootleg and Luigi for allowing YHC to Q. We look forward to their Co-Q next Saturday.