Tag: Dogpile

Byrd Park

  • Add Your Name if I Missed You

    6 men sauntered forth in the latest edition of The Dogpile. Temperatures were 70 and sunny. According to the ducks on the pond, the following might have happened.

    Nancy Lopez led the COP, including Jazzercise. ‘Nough said.

    Mosey to Burpee Lake. 10 Merkins, 20 something, and 30 something at every light post. It’s not my Q, so who knows. Also, Pax counted variously 24, 27, 29, and 30 light posts. For a group that has trouble running in a single file line (“Native American run”) for more than 100 yards, this is about right.

    Mosey back to Park Ave. More torture along the lightposts.

    BTTVSF.

    Numbers, names, and Nancy Lopez predicted OSU will win the next 7 BCS titles.

  • Don’t tell Swirly how late this backblast was posted…

    15 men gathered for Dogpile

    Tryhard sent out a text earlier in the week that Slaughter (F3 Charlotte) was in town and going to be at Dogpile. A couple Pax members texted saying they were going o be out of town so YHC decided to grab the Q.

    Clock struck 0600 and we took off. It took all of 5 steps for YHC to feel the nagging pain in his knee. YHC knew of the issue but was hoping it would be better, but it wasn’t. The Pax was likely expecting a run-heavy Q but it was going to be the opposite.

    YHC led the Pax in various exercises in the Amphitheater and on the Carillon steps. It was a Chest and Ab heavy workout.

    Announcements – 4th of July workout at Daville, 0700. Home Run Derby at Robious Elementary School on July 15th (instead of No Toll), Monday Pickelball at Forest Hill Park.

    Prayer Requests – none mentioned, only the unmentioned

    NMS – thanks for the patience of the Pax for a Dogpile with some of the lowest step count ever recorded

  • Do you smell something? It wasn’t me!

    Six gentlemen arrived promptly at the designated time looking for an opportunity to push themselves and each other before the rest of Richmond got out of bed. According to the deer who make make the area around the Carillon their home and are rather annoyed to be disturbed by humans, this is what went down

    Migrate to the amphitheater for COP

    COP: SSH, Helicopters, DQ, IW, Copperheads, Ukrainian Soldiers, Merkins, LBC’s, APDs, all IC

    Linger at the amphitheater for Dora 1-2-3: 100 Merkins, 200 LBCs, 300 squats

    Head to the rusty cage: three sets of pull ups AMRAP OYO, visiting a certain tree in between

    Meander to the field for 11’s: American Hammers and WWII’s, lunging forward and backward across the field

    Pause on the star in front of the Carillon for some Mary, stretching and savasana

    Return to the cars for COT

    Welcome FNG now known as… Gas Leak, who definitely dealt it! Great work and glad to have you.

    Announcements: Pickleball on Mondays at Forest Hill, a convergence for July 4th is in the works, safe travels for everybody on Summer Tour

    YHC took us out. 2nd F at Libbie Market as always.

    Thanks for letting me lead.

  • Didn’t We Learn That in Elementary School?

    A record 213 men formed up at 6 a.m. for the latest edition of The Dogpile (officially a pop-up stop on the Summer Tour). Temperatures were 70 and sunny. With UpChuck’s 9th Anniversary on offer, the PAX were treated to a menage of many YHC’s favorite Q’s from other PAX members over the years. To start, the PAX were given two choices: 1 hour of pain (beatdown) or 100 miles of pain (ride). 13 choose the beat down, and one (Florence) was FIFO (first-in, first-out, in his PC). Sorry to miss you, my brother. 200 chose the ride. According to the ladies sporting a contact high while cleaning up the Amphitheater, the following might have happened.

    Slaughter Starter: 5 burpees.

    Mosey to grassy area, wait, dodge some cyclists, wait, dodge some more cyclists, and then, wait, dodge some more cyclists between the normal circle and the Great Lawn for the COP.

    COP:

    100 SSHs (4 count).
    Dead man hang. Fudd’s wife, right leg, left leg, pigeon (left / right), Wilson’s wife, Fudd’s wife.
    Hand release merkins (20)
    Copperhead squats
    LBCs
    Flutter kicks
    The PAX was put on notice that this was a “Leroy Jenkins” friendly workout. Courtesy of Splinter, at any point during the hour, each PAX member can – one time – call “Leroy Jenkins” and the PAX then run as a group to the center of the large traffic circle.

    Mosey 40 feet closer to the Carillon for Touch-a-Tree (courtesy of several prior Qs). This never disappoints. 9 years of q-ing…same questions…3 partners, touch 10, 8, 6, 4, and 2 trees…and so forth.

    Leroy Jenkins called at least once.

    Mosey to the Carillon for a non-traditional Dora (again, a Q favorite over the years). 50 merkins (each), 200 flutters (4 count), and 300 SSHs (ultimately 2 count). This was a test, for sure. The warm, humid air took it out of the PAX, but they persisted. And, they called “Leroy Jenkins” at several points.

    Mosey to the Amphitheater for “Self Destruction,” courtesy of Circle K and his children. Starting at the bottom, the PAX did 1 merkin, 1 monkey humper, and 1 v-up at the first step, then did one additional rep of each exercise as they progressed up the Amphitheater. 2, 3, 4, 5, and so forth. EF Hutton commented that “V-ups are the Devil’s Exercise.”

    Four guys called “Leroy Jenkins” simultaneously towards the end. Whew!

    The PAX moseyed back to the virtual shovel flag for the COT. Numbers, names, and YHC took us out with a message of thanks to the PAX for nine years of support, friendship, patience, and good humor. You all are wonderful.

    Announcements:

    Some dudes are eating hot dogs together at lunch on Tuesday. Join them.

    Breaking Bread this month…for those newer to F3, each of us should take a turn at this. F3RVA has hosted this on the fourth weekend of every month for 9 years. 9 years. This is our collective volunteer event. We always want / need new people to become involved. With 24 nights per year, we should be able to staff this quite easily. We need men to step up! See Oyster for details.

    The Bridge continues on July 13. Whitesnake is leading. This is our opportunity to share F3 with ALL men…including those who are transitioning from prison to gen pop (where the rest of us live). These guys are working hard to change their lives, and we want you to be a part of that effort. For some, this is an effort to help a group in need; for others, this is a great opportunity to pick up Jesus’ call to “visit the imprisoned.” Regardless of your motivation, let’s do this! Contact Whitesnake for details.

    NMS:

    Soupy today. But, out of the soup came two men new to F3RVA.

    Loose Lips joined us on a visit from Columbus, OH. He’s in the area for a few days, and he expects to be back every now and again. Cool to meet someone in the office furniture business!

    Hitch brought an FNG to the beatdown (in addition to the 200 FNGs at the ride) today as well. After confirming with the Pickelball leadership that they do not believe attending PB on Monday merits a name, today was Josh’s first official F3 workout. Upon hearing the discussion of whether he had a nickname, he matter of factly said the following. “You can’t give yourself a nickname. Didn’t we learn that in elementary school?” So true, and indeed, most of us did. He will fit in quite well around here. But, YHC digresses…after a long discussion that included 80s dance music references (or 90s?), the band ABC, Kris-Kross (Jump, Jump!), and several other references, the PAX settled on “Applesauce.” Welcome, Applesauce!

    Also, 200 FNGs for the ride. YHC thanks EF Hutton for his help with naming each of them.

    UpChuck spits the bit.

  • Not a VQ

    It all started with Fargo challenging me about 3 weeks ago to do a Murph with him on Saturday May 24. I said I’ll do it, but only if you do it at an F3 AO. He said he would think about it, so I went ahead and signed him up on what I thought was May 24, but I accidentally signed him up for May 31. Also, I announced on Slack it was his VQ, but was then informed by the local F3 police (ahem, Handshake) that someone could not use a well-known pre-set workout for their VQ, so although this would be the first time Fargo had ever Q’d, it could not be considered his VQ.

    So all that brings us to Saturday when 7 of us showed up to do a Murph together. We ran a mile, attempted to perform 100 pull ups/200 merkins/300 squats, and then run another mile. Nobody got through the full sets, but we had a lively time and Fargo was mocked excessively, as well as YHC.

    That’s it. Fargo VQ still to come. SYITG.

  • Exploring Dogpile/Woodsman first time/Senor Frog is in love!

    I joined 10 of F3 RVA’s finest HIMs today on a journey around Dog Pile’s little known treasures….buckle up let’s go.

    6 a.m. on the dot, we took off towards the nickel bridge, where UpChuck jokingly warned me the bridge was closed (I guess he didn’t want to do a burpee lightpole session). With that nugget in mind, I knew where would head first after our warmorama…

    Warmup: Circle up (Rosie made me in the middle of the circle)…began to give the F3 mission statement amongst chit chat…Hitch joins the crew (a little late). Warmup exercises included SSH, stretches (possibly Heist’s wife stretch? Wasn’t glorious enough for my M, so not this time!), copper head squats, APDs, Rosco’s mom, LBCs, merkins, Wilson and Fudd’s wife.

    Part 1 – Yes – the Bridge! But first – an amazing fart from Senor Frog (apparently held in for a week). Run down the nickel bridge and back, alternating between squats and burpees at each light pole. May or may not have waited for the six at the turn around, but instructions were “down and back.” Picked up the six with Mr. Roger and Rosie. Pretty sure Mr. Roger and I got a little out of sync with our burpee/squats despite the easy pattern (Rosie can attest).

    Senor Frog was so warn out from all his honeymoon luvin’ he began to lay on the ground. 20 count was the best medicine for that (thanks Hitch).

    Part 2 – I decided to slow things down a bit, so did a few rounds of stepups and dips by the Pump House Parking Lot. Said hello to a few short shorts runners who strolled by.

    Part 3 – My original plan to do a triple check by the pipeline, but when I saw the amazingly pristine hand bars by the Byrd Park Pump House (some nice landscaping and an ADA compliant switchback style path recently installed), I knew an audible was needed.

    Two sets of jerkins performed (20 reps – apparently that was too many)…these guys need to come to Satan’s Hill on Flex Friday where we eat jerkins for breakfast!

    Next, I took the guys over to this rock slab for a brief thrill of sliding on your six about 2 seconds. Quickly gave the “you vs you, don’t hurt yourself speech.” No injuries and I think everyone found it amusing.”

    Part 4 – Pump House trail exploration: Per request of Senor Frog, we journeyed up the Pump House trail loop. At the halfway point, I led us in a few rounds of Mary. We were about to turn back when Hitch asks, “are we going to the skate park?” Curious to see a new Dog Pile landmark, I said take it away Hitch. Off he ran, Pax followed along to the break in the fence that separates the world from the train tracks and boxcar hobos. Sure enough, there was a “skate park,” which was a pool like structure nestled between the train tracks and el rio Jaime. Hitch was happy, so I asked him to lead us in whatever one does there. A few rounds of bear crawls, crab walks, and sideways “actual” crab walks. Walked along the perimeter of the skate park too, one misstep would certainly be a fall in the rapids.

    Part 5 – Worked our way back towards the Pump House….only an about 14 minutes left, but I really wanted to get in that triple check along the pipeline. And so, we did it, merkins and WW2 sit-ups were the exercises of choice. With only minutes left, we made our way back to the flag, late by 2 to 3 minutes. No “buy the Pax” breakfast penalty….this time.

    Numbers/Names

    1. Convergence Monday at Tredegar Iron Works (down from the VA War Memorial). Starts at 7 a.m. with Boberry leading a pre-run at 6:25 a.m.
    2. 2nd F – Please take shot to serve those fine folks at both Breaking Bread and the Bridge Ministry.

    I shared that I had wanted to make this a Memorial Day themed workout, but just didn’t work out that way today. However, going back for the six a few times reminded me of the fact that, many soldiers have likely sacrificed themselves defending our great nation by “going back for the six” in times of war (think about the Marcus Lutrell story). No prayer requests, but Flatline reminded us to call a veteran we know. Check in on them.

    Took us out in prayer.

    Good times at Libby Market today. Enjoyed a few servings of Major Dickson’s blend.

    Honor to lead!

    El Heist out!

  • Señor Frog’s last Q as a single…..

    7 showed up this, May 17th, 2025, to offer marriage advise to Señor Frog at the Dog Pile.

    YHC had several things planned until the acting safety officer (Mr. Rogers) pointed out all the rain & lighting and recommended we stay in the protective covering of the amphitheater. He is a smart one; He is…

    We did a traditional COP warm up with some escalating dips the hard way.

    We moseyed a bit to the pump house to admire some RVA history while stopping for a few pull ups along the way.

    We moseyed back to the flag for a prayer and Mimosa from Mr. Rogers & M.

    YHC is thankful for his F3 friends! You ALL made my wedding day very special.

    The wedding gifts and positive affirmations will always be remembered.

    THANK YOU!

    Special Shout out to Bodos for marring us! Nadia and I were completely blown away with what you did for us!!!

  • I don’t understand what was so confusing…. What wasn’t said was implied.

    11 men gathered to see what randomness Handshake was going to bring to Dogpile.

    Traveling COP – we made our way from The Flag over to Maymont Nature Center Parking Lot doing various exercises on the way.

    Mosey over to Maymont neighborhood and over to YHC’s first house on South Meadow. After Bodo’s comment about “it looking like a shed” (insert eye roll) we completed 69 Monkey Humpers. We also saw lots of Deer, one was even stalking Gomer in the street and eyeballing Bodo’s.

    Mosey over to the Maymont Parking Lot for a couple of Triple Checks and a Pencil Roll in the wet grass.

    Mosey back to the flag and complete 20 Boo-Yeah Hand Release Merkins.

    Announcements – Hermes. The Bridge. Today. Upchuck made a proclamation and returned property to Faceplant.

    Prayer Requests – none

    NMS – Fun times. YHC Q’s like Jazz. Ever changing, and non-sensical. Thanks for the opportunity.

  • Unite the Clans

    15 strong at the latest of edition of Dogpile! This was YHC’s first time Qing up there, so had to bring my A Game. The following is a brief summary for your viewing pleasure:

    Mosey to the Ampitheater for Warm-Ups:

    Jazzercise, Monkey Love Makers, Apple Bottom Poppers, Mummy Kicks, Helicopters, HR Merkins, Freddy Mercuries, Heels to Heaven, Alabama Prom Dates. Mixed in a couple sets of 5 burpees to put the Chatty Kathy’s on notice

    Exercise One: Wall Climber Burpees – worked our way to the top of the arena.

    Mosey to the field for Exercise Two: Super 11’s
    Merkins and WWII’s (10 and 1) on the far end of the field. One Burpee when you get back. Repeat normal 11’s Pattern until you hit 10 burpees

    Exercise Three: Indigenous People’s Pencil Rolls. PAX roll across the field while man in the back attempts to hurdle over each person.

    Mosey to Rusty Cage for Exercise Four: Triple Check with Hanging Knee Raises, Flutter Kicks and Touch a Tree.

    Through the Gulley: Crab Walk Down, Bear Crawl Up. Lunge Walks up the sidewalk.

    BTTF for 1 plus minutes of Monkey Humpers.

    Numbers/Names/Announcements/Prayer Requests

    YHC took us out

    Final Thoughts: Had a great time leading this morning! I vastly underestimated how long that field is, making the Super 11’s a never ending slog. I think Indigenous People’s pencil rolls are here to stay as a Dogpile staple – You’re welcome. Great effort by the PAX! These guys were putting in some work.
    SYITG

  • Widowmaker be gone

    Eleven men emerged from the gloom at the Carillon in search of truth and some pointy boots, and maybe a few snack crackers. According to the camels walking around the grounds of Maymont, this is what they found.

    COP: SSH, Helicopters, DQ’s, DMH, IW, CHS, Merkin, LBC, APD, stretching, all IC

    Mosey to the end of the field – 3 merkins at each light post from Garrett down to Condie, 2 burpees at each lightpost returning to the Garret at the end of the field.

    Slide down to the middle of the field for 11’s across the field – American Hammers and LBC’s

    Take the show to the amphitheater – do 5 dips on each step to the bottom

    Meander to the Ha’ Penny stage for Touch a Tree – Pair up – Exercises hand release merkins, monkey humpers, wwII’s

    Wander over to the rusty cage, stopping on the way to relocate the widowmaker out of the fairway – OYO – do 3 (or more) pull-ups then run to a nearby tree and back, repeat 5 times

    Traverse the fairway back to the amphitheater – do 5 incline merkins on each step to the top

    Back to the flag for Mary – Freddie Mercury, APD in cadence, short savasana

    Numbers and names. Announcements – CSAUP Century Classic Revisitied 5/2 – 5/3 – join a team to run or support; F3RVA contingents are going to the Bridge in Charlottesville 4/26 (Corned Beef) and 5/10 (Hermes).

    Congratulations to Pigskin on the arrival of another grand baby!

    It was fantastic to be joined by some irregulars to shake up the mumble chatter. Glad to see everybody. Thank you for the opportunity to lead.