Tag: GridIron

Four of the faithful and one Kotter posted on a perfect morning in the western reaches of RVA. Johnsonville (YHC) planted a VSF and took Q, and this is how things went, more or less:

COP warmup: SSH, don quiote, imperial walkers, LBCs

Mosey to other side of parking lot continuing warmup: hillbillies, dancing hillbillies, regular Alabama prom dates, single leg Alabama prom dates, single leg Alabama prom dates (other leg).

Elevens with burpees and Lt. Dans

Mosey over to concession stand building. Partner up. 1 partner does balls to wall, the other waiter carries kettlebell to far end of parking lot and back. Repeat replacing balls to wall with donkey kicks. Repeat replacing donkey kicks with rotating wall planks.

Mosey across the gridiron to the bus drive. 200m sprint up drive to main road.

Pocahantas sequence down bus drive. That is, PAX lines up shoulder to shoulder in plank with hands on curb. Plank walk along curb. Once last man in line does 5 plank walks, he gets up and runs to the front. Continue until all pax has run to the front. Repeat with plank walks the other direction. Repeat with bear crawl. Repeat with lunges. Repeat with feet first crab walks.

Mosey to grassy area in front of school. Ring of Fire x 2.

Mosey back to VSF. 3 munites of Mary.

MOLESKIN:

Welcome back to F3, Tricycle! We are glad you came out. In keeping with GridIron tradition, there was not much running this morning at GridIron. We did do a few mosies and single 200m “repeat” along the bus drive. Earthworm rocked the single 200m “repeat”, finishing first among fierce competition.

On several occasions, Earthworm showed substantial aversion to grassy areas due to risk of rolling in dog poop. Being an accommodating guy, YHC relocated the elevens from the grassy hill over to the asphalt parking lot. YHC did, however, tell the story of TYA rolling around in dog poop one morning in Windsor Farms. YHC did not agree to relocate the ring of fire off of the grass, but Earthworm did require that we check the grass very very carefully before he ventured out upon it.

All joined in coffeeteria at Einstein’s afterward.

Thank you for permitting me to lead. Jville

Three of the PAX ripped open their spinach cans and gulped down the contents for an ambulatory KB workout, heavy emphasis on the arms below the elbows.

Thang:

x25 SSHs IC and x10 8-Count BBs Pan Pax IC

2 Mile Circuit of KB Carries between 25 and 55 lbs. (mobile transition handoffs encouraged and necessary) and with multiple x10 L and R KB Presses and L and R KB Curls in motion and interspersed with, among other things, the following respites:

x25 IWs IC, x10 8-Count BBs Pan Pax IC, x25 DQs IC, x10 8-Count BBs Pan Pax IC, x50 KB Pullovers IC, x25 Small Fwrd Arm Circles IC, x25 APDs IC, x10 8-Count BBs Pan Pax IC, x50 KB Pullovers IC, x25 Seal Jacks IC, x12 KB R Snatches OYO, x12 KB L Snatches OYO, x10 APDs IC, x5 APD L Extended IC, x5 APDs R Extended IC, and x10 APDs IC.

COT: Numberama and Namearama and Prayer of gratitude and supplication at Einstein’s.

Moleskin: We missed some of our regulars but WhiteDeer was determined not to spare the absentees from his good-natured disparagement. To be fair though, flames were fueled the evening before when WD apparently endured the derision of Mrs. J’Ville during a chance encounter at a local south side dining establishment. Being far more articulate (and acerbic) than her lesser half, Mrs. J’Ville succeeded where J’Ville has repeatedly failed – she left WD feeling less like a 12 point buck and more like an albino field mouse. J’Ville, NightCrawler, Cecil, Attila, and FlipPhone would be pleased to know that WD’s 8-Count BBs resembled convulsions defying medical explanation. On the other hand, CB posted with his usual quiet and efficient strength and fluidity, and brought his customary thoughtful observations to the fine dining we enjoyed at Einstein’s. Our numbers were modest, but the fellowship suffered not – thanks men!

Stand Firm!

Six brave men faced the cold tarmac and the frozen tundra on Saturday morning at the Gridiron for takeoff in a 21 degree headwind.

This was Captain Cecil’s Virgin Q no throttling back – a non stop event

This is Cecil. Warm up 30 SSH, Don Quiotes, Forward and Reverse arm circles, Imperial Walkers.
Workout: Football field run 20 yards then do 10 merkans then run 20 yards and do 9 merlons all the way down to 1 merman. Mosey to runway. Ran 200 yards or meters not sure then jog across field before partner runs his 200 meters and tags you to run again. We did 1 set of 3. Two sets of 25 leg lifts. One partner did 10 burpees while the other did LBCs then switch. We did a set of 10 burpees a set of 15 burpees and a set of 10 burpees. Then the Q was passed to Whitedeer, which was then that the heavy lifting started:

Boat-Canoe w/ KB
Boat – Canoe Press with KB
Circle up for “Kb ring around the Rosie”.
Pass KB around clockwise as fast as you can
Drop kb to ground let buddy pick up
Pass kb to buddy with dropping to ground
Pass kb to buddy with right hand – grab kb from other buddy with one hand
25 Merkins
25 One hand arm swings
25 Push- Press each hand
25 Alabama Prom Dates
25 Halos each way
25 Goblet Squats to push press
25 KB Pull overs
25 KB Pull overs to Press
25 KB figure 8’s CW & CCW
25 KB “around the world” CW & CCW

Farmer carry to internal parking lot island. Crab crawl around island curb x (2)
Farmers carry to restroom curb for 25 kb rows each arm
25 KB curb Pull overs to press
30 yard sprint to west side of parking lot, sprint back.
Fast walk with KB to west side parking lot and back
30 yard sprint to west side of parking lot, sprint back.

Moleskin:

 

During the football run/merkin challenge, no one could beat Earthworm or White-deer on the first 100yards. When it comes to those merkins, the double nickel duo will beat anyone on the field. Its’s WD, no it’s Earthworh… Earthworm by a nose. There must of been one hell of a head wind on the way back. We won’t report the results of the second 100 yards. Captain Cecil would have called it an air bleed event.

When running the Captain’s 200 yard relay, JV either experienced an extreme wind shear, landing gear malfunction or a blown tire. Fortunately Captain Cecil’s wife is a flight Mechanic ( PT) and was called in during refueling and suggested several stretches to help mend the knee.

During the KB ring around the Rosie, Captain Cecil must have had engine failure or his flaps froze on take off, the KB just seem to backup on the tarmac.

Earthworm thought the KB was Rosie and put his hands underneath  and tried to scoop her up. He underestimated her weight and dropped her on the ground. Fortunatley she landed softly on his thumb. Ouch!

We thank Captain Cecil for his virgin Q. One hell of a take off for his first and he had full Control of his Pax right out the gate on the tarmac. He had a well prepared flight plan and knew all the F3 call signs but was very cautious  of landing on his back side on the tarmac for pole-smokers.

Special Moleskin:

Tried to get our Gridiron resident staff lawyers to make a judgement on the following:
1- if a faithful F3 (JV) called out a Saturday Gridiron Fart Sack on a Friday night then posted on Saturday, are you still considered a “fartsack” ?
2- If a faithful F3 tries to coverup for another faithful F3 for not posting and claims they were really sick and then you find out, it was just sniffles. Do we call them “fartsackers” or some thing else?

Attila we know your out there and we keep you in our prayers, hope to see you at the next CM

Trying to keep the captains log short and stored in the “black box ”

White Deer

 

A foggy morning greeted five of the GridIron Faithful who brought their KBs to the AO for a Three Period contest that went something like the following under a Tri-Q:

Thang:

First Period (EW) —

Three sets of 2-hand KB Swings, right-hand cleans, left-hand cleans, right-hand snatches, and left-hand snatches (40 secs/20 secs off).

Eight sets of Curb KB Pullovers (Tabata 20 secs on/10 secs off).

Second Period (WD) —

Three sets of Dips, KB Goblet Squats, Merkins, and LBCs (alt. APDs) (40 secs on/20 secs off).

Pole Smokers and other

Third Period (Attila) —

Split into two teams – alternating KB Farmers’ Carries and LBCs, Crab Cakes, APDs, and IWs.

Four Corners – run and karaoke medley with Merkins, APDs, Monkey-Humpers, and LBCs.

Sudden Death —

x25 Curb KB Pullovers IC

COT:

Numbers & Names; announcements; division of duties: another Tri-Q next week with NightCrawler taking a Third for his VQ as a F3RVA RedWood. Closing Prayer by YHC – supplication for guidance, discernment, and wisdom.

Moleskin:

Glad to have NightCrawler back in the fold – the FlyOver during COT impeached NC’s claim to have taken down all lawful fowl in the Old Dominion. In the Curb KB Pullovers NC found relief for his Buttstock-induced upper body pain. He dedicated himself to selling F3 as a tonic for other Elmer J. Fudds.

FlipPhone spoke what every KBer has asked at least once – exactly how does one avoid the KB wrist smack – consensus among the PAX: avoid the death grip. We’ll miss you next week while you’re away camping – hope you select better camping weekends than J’ville who seems partial to extreme cold, winds, and fire.

WD and Attila, as per the norm, verbally jousted for 60 minutes for the hearing pleasure of the GridIron audience. Attila thought he had the last word but WD finished strong – real STRONG.

Terrific workout this morning – thanks to all!

Solid 2F at Enstein’s.

“Then sings my soul, My Savior, God, to Thee, How great thou art, How great thou art!”

A fearless 4 posted to GridIron on a cold, wet day. DK & White Deer came in hot, spilled out of the Passat and the workout went something like this:

THANG

COP: SSH, Bob & Weaves, Tempo Merkins, LBCs, Arm Circles

Tabattas:
1) Box Jumps/Step Ups
2) Dips
3) LBCs (alt KB press & over)
4) Lt. Dans
5) Lt. Dans again
6) LBCs (alt KB press & over)
7) Bob & Weaves
8) Standing Leg Dips
9) Pole Smokers
10) LBCs (alt flutter kicks)
11) Box Jumps/Step Ups

We must have done others. At some point we moseyed to the parking lot to perform Long Curb Crawls w/ KBs on one side: Partner up, regular curb crawl w/ 20 merkins, or curb crawl w/ 10 KB merkin rows. Repeato x2.

COT – Atilla took us out

NM

The Tabattas allowed for ample chatter and good fellowship even before the Coffeeteria @ Einsteins.

White Deer & Atilla sparred verbally the entire time, maybe because White Deer has missed a few weeks do to a christmas decoration injury…the most memorable jab was when White Deer bailed on one of the exercises to do KB Tricep Curls and Atilla cheered “Curls for the girls!”…and White Deer retaliated later by chiding Atilla for doing Step Ups while Earthworm (15 years his senior) was doing Box Jumps….Atilla simply laughed and said, “Well, when I’m 55…you’ll be 70.” Ouch. Johnsonville will be sad he missed this one.

YHC enjoyed leading this morning. Thanks as always.

Announcements:

Frozen Triangle next weekend. GridIron is still on for those interested.

Deciding to brave the elements after an extended exchange with Mrs. Chum Bucket concerning the wisdom of YHC’s decision, YHC arrived at the AO last Saturday for GridIron.  En route, the roads were mostly empty as snow continued to fall.  YHC arrived to, not unexpectedly, find no other takers for the morning’s workout.

The show did go on and it went down like so:  Initial COP with SSHs, Hillbillies, Don Quixotes, Imperial Walkers, and Arm Circles.  Trudged to the road on the opposite side of the pretty, but snow-laded football field for The Beast (paralleling the field itself) with Burpees, LBCs, Carolina Dry Docks, Mountain Climbers, Flutter Kicks, and Wide Grip Carolina Dry Docks.  Using, effectively, the same cleared path, followed with Black Jack – started at one end of the path with 20 Merkins and 1 LBC and continued back and forth until completion of 1 Merkin and 20 LBCs.  Staggered back around the field to the picnic pavilion for Squats and Dips.  Done.  The COT was completed silently.

No doubt that while the conditions were challenging, the morning was beautiful without interruption, despite the periodic spitting and snot-rocketing of YHC.  An advantage of an absolute you-against-you morning is that the SSHs could be interrupted so the Q could complete a couple of text messages – one to Johnsonville and one to Mrs. Chum Bucket, both indicating successful arrival.

 

Fourteen (14) towering redwoods and two (2) FNGs overcame well-founded objections from moms and posted at #GridIron for the First Annual Christmas Treasure Hunt. The weather left much to be desired, the temperature hovering around 37F and rain falling relentlessly. Johnsonville took Q, and this is how the Treasure Hunt went:

CHRISTMAS EVE THANG:
Warmup (24x ssh, 24x don quiotes, 10x mercans, 40x arm circles)

YHC informed the pax that earlier that morning, he had spotted and apprehended a wary Christmas elf. The elf told YHC that a stash of cupcakes was hidden somewhere in the AO. The elf could not tell YHC where the cupcakes were hidden, but said there was a clue somewhere near an old wooden bridge.

The pax mosied to the wooden bridge leading to the beach volleyball courts and were thrilled to find a clue. After some exercises, that clue led to another, which (after some exercises) led to another, etc. The following was the succession of clues and exercises:

Clue #1: Do 10 squats together in perfect cadence to reveal Clue #1
This bridge is here to cross the wet lands; maybe you should look amongst the white sands. (mosey to volleyball court)

Clue #2: See who can bear crawl and crab walk the farthest across the sands to reveal Clue #2
Rudolf’s nose glows red like a jewel, but the next clue is near an old house made for school. (mosey to old schoolhouse)

Clue #3: Do 10 burpees on your own, then reveal Clue #3
You may dance, and you may strut, but you should go check a nearby small hut (mosey to park shelter)

Clue #4: Step up on the benches 100 times each to reveal Clue #4
Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now Prancer and Vixen, a swing-set is where I like to hide tricks-in (mosey to playground)

Clue #5: Plank sequence; repeat to reveal Clue #5
On, Comet! on, Cupid! on, Donner and Blitzen, check around bin folks put trash in (mosey to trash bin adjacent to parking lot)

Clue #6: Dance in cadence like crazy hillbillies, then reveal Clue #6
Now dash away! dash away! dash away all, to the 50 yard line of the field for football (mosey to center of football field)

Clue #7: Bunny hop across the field; lunge back to reveal Clue #7
As leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, look up at the place where runners pass by (mosey up to track)

Clue #8: Run around the track 1 time to reveal Clue #8
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound, but you should check ‘neath the bleachers inside the round. (mosey to bleachers on far side of track)

Clue #9: Do 20 crabcakes in cadence to reveal Clue #9
St. Nick is chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, a flagpole may help mark a clue for yourself (mosey to center flagpole in front of school)

Clue #10: Do 40 mercans on your own resting when necessary
Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night, check the bushes nearby for cupcakes delight

While 2.0’s dined on cupcakes, the dads did a mercan ladder from 10 down to 1.
Mosey to VSF for COT with Earthworm speaking about the symbolic meaning of candy canes and Attila taking us out.

MOLESKIN:

It is hard to imagine worse weather for this kind of event. I am glad folks came out. I hope everyone had fun and took a long, warm shower afterward.

A number of funny things happened. While setting up the clues in the morning darkness, Earthworm lost clue #6. Fortunately, one of the 2.0s found clue #6 while in route to find clue #4. YHC was able to step away and set clue #6, thus preserving the Treasure Hunt’s unbroken chain.

While doing hillbillies, YHC’s 13 year old daughter, Snolfin, appeared slightly embarresed by YHC’s dancing style. I am a pretty sensative guy, so it may just have been my imagination….

While running the track to reveal to reveal clue #8, Emmy Lou Hoo spotted clue #9 beneath the bleachers. She dutifully retrieved clue #9 and brought it back to clue #8’s home base. Fortunately, we were able to gloss over that break in the chain.

After completing the Treasure Hunt, which covered much of our large AO, Earthworm realized that he had lost his keys somewhere along the way. The PAX split up to form search parties. Fortunately, the keys were located on the site of the bearcrawls/crabwalks near beach volleyball.

Thank you for permitting me to lead this morning. Have a blessed and merry Christmas! Respectfully, Johnsonville

Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. James 1:17

There will be a Holiday Treasure Hunt at the 2.0 friendly workout at #GridIron. The clues are all sealed in baggies with candy canes and ready to be hidden around the AO. The trail will lead to a hidden stash of cupcakes. Mmmm. Dress ’em up warm and dry.

Johnsonville

We will host a 2.0 friendly workout on Christmas Eve at #GridIron. Mrs. Earthworm is supplying us with candy canes, and there may be other special treats for the PAX, such as mercans, cupcakes, bear crawls, and squats Merry Christmas! Jville