YHC is a single dad this weekend but doesn’t want that to keep him from posting to a workout…so why not Q a 2.0 Friendly workout? YHC is bringing both of his 2.0’s, so he could use a backup Q in case The Chicken Whisperer or Flying Squirrel can’t hang. Any takers?
Looking forward to it!
The rain has stopped, and the weather was perfect. Seven strong redwoods posted for a Memorial Day weekend Gridiron. Here is how it went down:
Moleskin – YHC called an audible on the workout today when he realized Earthworm and White Deer were MIA. Neither likes a good run (WD has a legitimate excuse with a replaced knee), so YHC took advantage of their absence by adding a little field work at the end. EW/WD, you were missed, but today was not your day. Things we did not do – one-handed snatches, boat/canoe, KB EMON’s…thing we did do – run.
Welcome back Nightcrawler! Johnsonville and White Deer’s Facetime intervention was successful. Although, Gridiron is not a day on the links, and Nightcrawler did not appear to come dressed for a beat down. Did the golf shirt give that away?
My second welcome back goes to Loose Goose. The man who introduced me to F3 missed his alarm for Dogpile, so he got back to his roots with Gridiron. Do not be a stranger Loose Goose. It was great to have you.
Mumble chatter was non-existent today. The usual suspect (White Deer) was absent, and his replacements were Johnsonville, Cheetah, Chum Bucket and Flip Phone. Those men are just quiet assassins. They went about their business of just making my red pill look like a sugar pill. Well done men!
Enjoy your long weekend! Hopefully we burned a few calories in order to make space for some stellar BBQ this weekend. You’re welcome!
Attila
An inspired 7 posted at the GridIron this morning in weather conditions that seemed delightful for the first three minutes.
Thang:
SSHs X20 IC
Slow and Low Air Squats X10 IC
8-count Body Builders X10 Pan Pax Cadence
8-count Merkin Extensions X10 PPC
KB High Pulls X15 OYO
KB Swings X15 OYO
RH KB Snatch X15 OYO
LH KB Snatch X15 OYO
Farmer’s Carry Mosey to the Grassy Noll:
PLTs X20
RH KB Snatch X15 OYO
LH KB Snatch X15 OYO
PLTs X20
KB High Pulls X15 OYO
KB Swings X15 OYO
PLTs X20
RH KB Snatch X15 OYO
LH KB Snatch X15 OYO
PLTs X20
KB High Pulls X15 OYO
KB Swings X15 OYO
PLTs X20
RH KB Snatch X15 OYO
LH KB Snatch X15 OYO
PLTs X20
KB High Pulls X15 OYO
KB Swings X15 OYO
Farmer’s Carry Mosey to WildCat GridIron:
Four Corners (half the field):
8-count BBs X10 OYO
RH KB Snatch X15 OYO
8-count MEs X10 OYO
LH KB Snatch X15 OYO
PLTs X20
KB High Pulls X15 OYO
APDs X20 OYO
KB Swings X15 OYO
Mosey to endzone corner:
Rosalitas X20 IC
Dollies X20 IC
APDs X20 IC
COT: Numberama and Counterama and Takeout Prayer by Cecil. Refreshment (fellowship) at Einsteins.
MoleSkin: No blood, but plenty of sweat was deposited at the Grassy Noll.
Somehow the PLTs seem easier with a Portuguese count – thanks to DarkHorse who the PAX welcomed back from his home by the Fountain of Youth. He arrived in RVA at nearly midnight but scoffed at Cecil’s offer to sleep in. Now having no choice but to post, Cecil celebrated being on the cusp of GrandFatherhood by behaving beastly on the Four Corners. Blessings to and TClaps for DarkHorse, MDarkHorse, Cecil, MCecil and Sully.
The other guys – each with his unique KB panache – pushed through a second KB workout in 49 hours. FlipPhone, in particular, threw weight around this morning with laudable efficiency – strong work. MumbleChatter quickly yielded to the quiet of heaving breathing punctuated by the all too familiar cacophony of disturbing emissions from WhiteDeer and Attila. Johnsonville was very quiet – angry, hurt/injured, both?
Following his strong VQ at Circus Maximus, ChumBucket informed the PAX that he would be absent from the GridIron; not so NightCrawler to whom WhiteDeer and Johnsonville called via FaceTime to learn that NightCrawler and MNighCrawler were driving north on I95 for a day at the Preakness. Not properly attired for Burpees at the Rest Area, NightCrawler promised to perform The Black-Eyed Susan curl AMRAP at Pimlico, and MNightCrawler wisely agreed to be the SouthBound DesiginatedDriver.
Two of YHC’s nephews were commissioned as 2LTs over the last two weeks, the most recent yesterday at UVA. Both ceremonies were joyous and sobering. Welcome are prayers that my nephews will be blessed with the spirit of courage, strength, and determination. And, of course, please pray for God’s watch care over all the young men and women heeding their call to duty in our Armed Forces.
Matthew 14:27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”.
If there was ever a morning to say see you in the gloom, this was it. A faithful and loyal PAX assembled, and here is how it went down:
COT at the Pillars with YHC taking us out, giving thanks for the PAX and the comradery and fellowship we are blessed with.
Moleskin – There was one thing that was obvious today…White Deer found the conditions quite “nipply,” and we all knew it. I guess you could say he was excited to be there today, and Farrah Fawcett would be proud (reference for the over 40 portion of the PAX). While uncomfortable for some, White Deer was unabashed (no surprises there). Thankfully for him, no one recommended a manzere for future workouts. Thankfully for us, no small children were present for which we had to explain this visual.
I say it often, but Chum Bucket is a beast. He sets a pace, and keeps it upbeat for the entire PAX. It is a privilege to have him with us. He is always encouraging the PAX, which does not go unnoticed. Cecil, Johnsonville and Earthworm each were dealing with some form of injury. YHC was grateful for them being there and battling through. Major t-claps earned. It is not the same without these men.
Rumor has it that Flip Phone was “warm and cozy” in his fartsack…so weak. Nightcrawler’s whereabouts remain a mystery. We will be waiting for you when the PAX reassembles.
The PAX went to Einstein’s for additional fellowship afterwards. With all games being rained out and fewer obligations to attend to, everyone felt the freedom to stick around for a while. No truth to the rumor that Cecil was hoping to stay there all day and avoid the estrogen onslaught that would be invading his house for a shower later that day. It was a true blessing to have this time of fellowship with these men.
Attila
White Deer and YHC tag-teamed Q’ed this edition of Gridiron, with YHC kicking it off. Here it how it went down:
COT with YHC taking us out with a prayer of thanksgiving, grateful for the able bodies to work-out and the fellowship of the PAX
Moleskin – Note to self, do not include an exercise unless you are sure you remember all of its components. YHC completely butchered the 8 count body builders. It had been a while, and it was brutal to see. Earthworm would be shaking his head in bewilderment.
Chum Bucket was a beast on the four corners. The man is a human wheel barrow with epic strength. I have nothing but admiration for his efforts. If only I had that type of strength. I was impressed to say the least.
Good to see Cheetah out again. He is becoming a regular, which is welcomed. Johnsonville continues to work hard despite a healing knee. Great teamwork from the father and son on the wheelbarrows. Big t-claps!
Welcome back Cecil! We knew you were coming back after a few weeks away, so we amped up the workout just for you.
Finally, YHC confirmed how to silence the mumble chatter from White Deer…all it takes is a few red pills. White Deer was ready to take the Q over after 4 iterations of four corners. YHC had more, but he had had enough.
A few of the PAX did go get bagels at Einstein’s for some fellowship afterwards. It was a blessing to be with the GridIron PAX as iron sharpens iron. Thanks for letting YHC lead.
Attila
Seven strong and faithful redwoods comprised the PAX on another glorious Saturday morning. After weeks of having a mixture of boot camp and KB workouts, we got back to basics with a good ole fashioned boot camp beatdown. Here is how it went down:
COT with YHC sending us out with a word of Thanksgiving for our wives (MAttila is celebrating her birthday today) and thankfulness for the able bodies to be together. Hopefully J-ville’s knee will continue to heal.
Moleskin – A reminder to the West End faithful that the new AO, Heartbreak Ridge, is open for business on Tuesday mornings at 0530. Please join…looking at you Earthworm. It is a great AO.
The day started with a lot of mumble chatter from the entire PAX. The warm-up circle was feeding off of White Deer’s propensity to start a workout with lots of banter. The level of mumble chatter diminished as the number of burpees rose.
As always, it was great be amongst this loyal PAX. J-ville was strong despite a healing knee. He humbles me with his ability to lead the PAX even when he is hobbled. Cheetah, J-ville’s 2.0, was strong today. The fartsack could not hold him captive this morning, which had to make J-ville proud.
Chum Bucket was his usual picture of quiet strength as evidenced by the fact that he is never a target of White Deer’s banter. I always love the way he pushes us. Nightcrawler continues to push himself. J-ville quickly reminded us that he is going to rounding into prime shape soon with flying foul season in the rearview mirror.
As always, it was great to have the fellowship of these men. We pushed ourselves today, and as I reminded the group, if they hated YHC during Gridiron today, well that makes two of us. Iron sharpening iron is something to give thanks for. Expect to have White Deer bring some KB action back to Gridiron for some portion of next week’s workout.
Enjoy your weekend men.
Attila
Delightful morning at GridIron with 64 degrees temp, overcast sky, and a splash of humidity. The PAX of 4 got right to work as follows:
Thang:
8-count Body Builders X14 Pan Pax Cadence
8-count Merkin Extensions X14 PPC
RH KB Snatch X14 OYO
LH KB Snatch X14 OYO
Farmer’s Carry Mosey to the Grassy Noll
8-count BBs X14 PPC
8-count MEs X14 PPC
RH KB Snatch X14 OYO
LH KB Snatch X14 OYO
PLTs X20
RH KB Snatch X14 OYO
LH KB Snatch X14 OYO
PLTs X20
KB High Pulls X14 OYO
KB Swings X14 OYO
PLTs X20
KB High Pulls X14 OYO
KB Swings X14 OYO
PLTs X20
KB High Pulls X14 OYO
KB High Pulls X14 OYO
KB Swings X14 OYO
PLTs X20
KB Swings X14 OYO
KB Swing Toss Contest
Farmer’s Carry back to Parking Lot
8-count BBs X14 PPC
RH KB Snatch X14 OYO
LH KB Snatch X14 OYO
8-count MEs X14 PPC
Step Over to Pavilion
Dips AMRAP
Mosey to WildCat GridIron onto GoalLine
100 yards of Lunges, Karaokes, High Knees F/R interspersed with Air Squats, Curtsy Lunges, and Lateral Lunges to far GoalLine
100 yards mosey punctuated with 8-count BBs X14 PPC back to starting GoalLine
Mosey to Parking Lot
8-count MEs X14 PPC
APDs X20 IC
COT: Numberama and Counterama and Takeout Prayer by YHC expressing gratitude for the blessings we enjoy. Einstein’s for 50% of the PAX.
MoleSkin: He who is named for a melanin pigment deficient ruminant mammal believes he is entitled to know the number of reps before the 8-count exercises – not sure that info was either well-received or faithfully executed by the PAX for reasons ranging from injury to stiffness. In any event, the PAX ruled that the chronic requests for this intel showed poor form. On a lighter note, participation ribbons were earned by all on the KB toss. Frankly, the competition was even less impressive than the thud of the KBs landing at the end of their (short) flight in the soft ground off the Grassy Noll. Thankfully, the PAX persuaded J’Ville to keep his tight shorts on under his kilt for the remainder of the workout. FlipPhone regaled the PAX with his command of US History, this time extolling Marquis de Lafayette’s contribution to the Continental Army – good stuff. Some discussion concerning a once monthly diversion post-GridIron to Metro Diner – J’Ville raved about the impressive Gluton-free menu (offerings in number to implicate the “Paradox of Choice”). Attila was away which means per WhiteDeer that he will be well-rested for his Q at GridIron next week.
Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
The PAX (#17) celebrated Easter with their 2.0s (#26) and Ms (#7) by gathering at the GridIron for a Scripture-inspired treasure hunt and workout. A beautiful morning — sunny and about 60 degrees — greeted the PAX and their families. After circling up around the ShovelFlag, a disclaimer was made and a brief introduction provided concerning the ten stations comprising the the morning’s celebration. J’Ville served as the Sphinx by offering the clues and leading the workout.
Quick warmup with SSHs, Merkins, etc. IC
Clue #1: Easter is about hope and rebirth, a stash can be found where touchdowns have worth.
Mosey to Station #1 – the WildCat Football Field
CrabWalk sideline to sideline (or as far as you can go)
John 1:1-4 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.
Clue #2: Before his arrest, Jesus ate with his friends, the next stash is hidden where the running track bends.
Mosey to Station #2 – the Track
Run 1X the Track
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Clue #3: Jesus was betrayed for a mere 30 bucks, the next stash of eggs is where teachers park trucks.
Mosey to Station #3 – Middle School Parking Lot area
Touch ten different trees, return and do 25X sit-ups OYO.
Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus said: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Clue #4: They made Jesus wear a thorny crown that was sharp and cruel, the next place to look is an old, one-roomed school.
Mosey to Station #4 – the One Room School
Triple check with wall sits, push-ups, and bunny hops around school (X2).
John 8:12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Clue #5: Although Pilate was not able to find any guilt, he bent to demands of a mob’s ugly will. You can find the next stash of treats on a nearby grassy hill.
Mosey to Station #5 – the Grassy Noll
10X Burpees OYO
Mark 8:35-36 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?
Clue #6: Jesus was beaten and sentenced to die, a nearby small hut is where colored eggs lie.
Mosey to Station #6 – Mosey to Pavilion
20X Squats IC
Matthew 16:15-16 “But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
Clue #7: They nailed him to a cross, and there he did die, go look in the sand, for a stash there does lie.
Mosey to Station #7 – the Sand Volleyball Courts
BearCrawl from end to end and sideways one leg hops end to end
John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Clue #8: His body was set in a tomb sealed tight with rock, another stash is placed near the bridge on the walk.
Mosey to Station #8 – the Bridge
25X PLTs
Luke 23:46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last.
Clue #9: After three days, the tomb was found bare, search the playground nearby with the utmost of care.
Mosey to Station #9 – the Playground
20X Mountain Climbers OYO
Mark 16:4-6 But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.”
Clue #10: Jesus rose from the dead, a miracle many say, the flag marks the very last stash of the day.
Mosey to Station #10 – shallow CF at the Diamond
25X Hillbilllies IC
Luke 24:36-40 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts
rise in your minds? Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet.
COT:
Numberama and Namearama in giant circle in shallow CF at Diamond
Mosey to the ShovelFlag:
Breaking Bread: MEarthWorm provided Resurrection Buns symbolizing the empty tomb and the promise of eternal life.
Closing Prayer by Attila offering gratitude for the resurrection of Christ and the promise of life eternal.
Einstein’s for many for some excellent fellowship.
Moleskin: A nice gathering of PAX and family, marking a dark day but anticipating the glory of the Easter morning that follows. Special Easter Blessings to our wives and 2.0s!
Originally this Saturday tradition unlike any other was to be tag team led by Attila and White Dear. White Dear had to tap out before it ever started due to an undisclosed ailment. The PAX had many hypotheses as to what sidelined WD, but none of such are appropriate for publishing. Relying on a slow watch, a humbled Attila (YHC) came in hot with the group already doing invisible jump ropes. YHC grabbed the hot potato, and here is how it went down:
Strong performance by the PAX. Johnsonville was a beast on 11s. He finished early and got in some work for the plank challenge. He knew White Deer would be pushing him to keep his butt down on the planks if he had shown, but YHC reminded him that White Deer most certainly had his butt down that morning…in the fart sack (never more aptly named for anyone).
Johnsonville did have a little trash talk for his own 1S (Cheetah is too tall to be considered a 2.0). However, YHC was late to arrive to the workout than Cheetah today, so he had no room to join in. Keep bringing it Cheetah and just shame your pops by outperforming him on the Gridiron. That is always welcomed. Any successful shaming of Johnsonville will be applauded with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind.
Strong showings from Chum Bucket and Flip Phone. Flip Phone drove himself, which probably indicates that he was well rested and ready for a strong showing on Saturday.
White Deer was missed. The air was free of toxins without him, and hopefully the doctor has an ointment, anti-biotic or some other powerful concoction to clear up whatever ails him. God speed to the bionic War Daddy!
Just a reminder that next Saturday will be a Gridiron F3 that incorporates all of three F’s. 2.0’s and better halves are welcome. It will be a scavenger hunt workout that will be very family friendly as we celebrate the Easter holiday. If you have a child attending, please let Earthworm and/or Johnsonville know so we have the right number of post workout treats for the smaller 2.0’s. If you braved the rain on Christmas Eve, you know that these workouts are awesome! See you Saturday.
In Him, Attila
This Saturday at 0700, Earthworm and I will host an Easter scavenger hunt at GridIron. This is a 2.0-oriented workout with riddles, exercises, and treats for the kids. We are also welcoming the M, GFs, LOML, and significant others to this event. Coffeeteria to follow at Einsteins.
I would like to get a decent headcount so we make sure we have sufficient treats on hand for the 2.0s. Please respond below to let us know you are coming (with number of 2.0s). Alternatively, feel free to email (flbiggs@kbbplc.com) or text YHC.
Jville