12 runners/walkers and a 5 bikers strung themselves together in the latest edition of THE Run at Mary Mumford (RAMM). Air, land, and sea conditions held constant at 70 and sunny. According to the pack of tomatoes running on Grooooove, the following might have happened: Parking lot south on Commonwealth to the gravel track / dirt track / quarter mile loop / whatever any PAX member calls it. Run 1/2 of the loop to Westhampton. North on Westhampton to Grove. Left on Grove. Left on Lexington. Choose your own adventure going either left (Lexington) or right (Albemarle) and complete the…
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A dirty dozen (12!!) men of The North (ok, 10 of The North and 2 Travelers) stood forth at the latest edition of the Raider Run. Conditions remained a steady 70 and sunny. According to the state trooper on overwatch, the following might have happened: 5s – BroCode Style. Run the Atlee HS/MS/ES Metroplex loop. Then, left onto Atlee, cross the railroad bridge, left onto Combs, Oakham, Colvincrest, Hughesland, Crestfield, Combs, Atlee, and BTTVSF. Ruckers. Go out. Ruck. Return. Several wearing 50 pounds. Nice. T-claps to the “extra 50 and over 50” group (50 extra pounds and over 50 years…
Eight came to whack the ball around in the latest edition of The Batteau, Summer Pickleball Edition. Temperatures were, once again, 70 and sunny. According to ESPN’s SportsCenter coverage, the following might have happened: COP. Mosey around the courts, watching for the occasional court drying equipment or ball barrier. Work in a few reps of shuffling side-to-side or Bernie Sanders to get the muscles loose. SSHs, Dead Man Hang, and a little bit of broga. Onto the Main Event. Doubles. Fun was had. Wind was a factor. Rain held off. Nice work, gentlemen. Great games today. Numbers, names, and YHC…
14 holy river rollers escaped their sleeping bags to honor a beautiful Charles City sunrise with a ride on the DTH pain train. The three FNG’s were not disappointed with the following 45min Thang: WARMERAMA: Circle up around the Shovel Flag Welcome & Disclaimer Variable IC Reps to get the muscles warm top to bottom COP #1: SHE HATE ME Traverse a long stretch of paved driveway by completing sets of 20 lunges, stopping between sets to complete x10 Groiners & x10 Merkins COP #2: THE WILT Run twice around the field doing x50 reps of the given exercise at…
14 HIM’s humped their rucks a couple loops around and over of Bel Isle in honor of our fallen heroes. Mumble chatter was strong, views were awesome, and no PAX were lost along the way. TClaps to POOL BOY showing up and putting out! Keep the ideas flowing gents – we’re gonna see some awesome F3 initiatives and growth this year! Yours AYE! DTH
F3RVA July 4th Convergence at Dogwood Dell hosted a massive PAX of 52 studs, most of whom had no idea a DTH beatdown was about to be unleashed. Here’s how these warriors crushed the workout, celebrated their freedom, and pledged to one another their undying brotherhood: The THANG: WARMERAMA: Mosey to the circle Welcome & Disclaimer Variable IC Reps to get the muscles warm top to bottom (no 8-count exercises were harmed in the making of this warmup) COP #1: Mosey down into the Amphitheater Partner up for a DORA x100 WWII x200 Incline Merkins x300 Dips Moving partner box jumps…
Arrive at 520something. Florence first on the scene. No PAX from north of the James? Anthrax remedies the situation. Shovel flag planted, 530 hits, speaker turns on to the classic album from Tom Waits, Rain Dogs. Off we go onto fields of adventure unknown. Circle ish up and F3 mission and disclaimer, then the following more or less. 5 burpees SSH 4 burpees Imperial walkers 3 burpees Hairy Rockettes 2 burpees Copperhead squats 1 burpee LBCs Flutters Pretzel twists Crouching dog merkins Reverse scorpion kicks Mosey to field Florence: “just when I thought you’re music couldn’t get any weirder…” Quarter…
The Thang 1 mile run at 10min pace Dynamic Stretching 3x Vinyasa Flow hold intervals 30 Seconds each: Start in Full Plank Move down to Chaturanga Dandasana (AKA 6 inches) Move into Up dog Move into Down dog Walk the dog Tree pose 1 min each side 1 min Right arm across with left hand pulling in toward body Left arm across with right hand pulling in toward body Mountain pose, Full fold, Half back up ,Full fold, Plank, Up dog, Down dog, Full fold, Half back up, Full Fold, Mountain Right arm up over should reach back Left hand…
Last day of SOJ takeover. 10 dudes hit the mean streets of Henrico county this morning. The route: a simple jog down Ridgefield Parkway and back to the flag. Distances covered between 4 and 6 miles. Numbers/Names. Hutton took us out in prayer. Prayer requests: Safe travels for Doozy (baseball trip with family to Villanova) and Boberry (visiting his parents with the boys). Prayers for TYA and recovered from knee surgery. Prayers for Gypsy and heart condition. Prayers for any members of the Pax that have not been out in the gloom lately. Great seeing everyone today. Enjoyed talking with…
4 Davillians welcomed 2 Jorts Wearing SOJ PAX for the following run. Spit helped State Farm and YHC get in a little extra to get 4 miles exactly. Speakeasy and Phonics were up ahead. Yard Sale started his ruck at 5 am. Good times were had by all! Below is a snapshot of the Route. Here’s the specific directions : From the Clubhouse, take a Left then take a Right on Combs Dr, Right on Oakham Dr, Left on Colvincrest Dr, Left on Hughesland Rd, Left on Crestfield Dr, Left on Combs Dr, Stop at Oakham Dr intersection to complete…