Tag: NoToll

A dirty and soon-to-be slushy dozen posted to No Toll to see what was up. Here’s how it went down:

The THANG: grab the shovel flag and mosey to the lower parking lot for Old Glory –

Two laps around all fields (1 mile)

• corner 1: merkins x 20

• corner 2: jump squats x 20

• corner 3: burpees x 10 (x 20 if you’re a Davillian)

• corner 4: WWIIs x 20

AMLAP in 20:00 minutes

Two laps around all fields (1 mile) to Double Your Pleasure™️

BTTF for Merkin Ring of Fire and some old man cool down stretches.

Numbers, names, and YHC took us out.

NMMS: “…the mind changes and converts every hindrance to its activity into an aid; and so that which is a hindrance is made a furtherance to an act, and that which is an obstacle on the road helps us on this road.” Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 5.20 (trans. G. Long (1862)).

The PAX found many obstacles on the road this morning – mid 30s temps (a/k/a 70 degrees and sunny), wet-ass ice fields and a Q determined to run through them and do burpees. As individuals and a group, the PAX adapted, overcame and embraced the suck — pushing themselves and each other to do something hard instead of easy; to get more comfortable being uncomfortable.

When life cuts you or those you love a raw deal, will you raise your hand and say “I got this”? You can find an answer in the Gloom.

9 Apollo Anton Ohno wannabees awoke this morning dressed for a spelunking adventure along Robious Road. Here is what was rumored to have occurred according to the Greenfield Elementary lunch ladies arriving for the early shift.

Warmarama: Mosey thru the Basketball court ice rink back over to the safe gravel for the following as we awaited for Fresh Prince to arrive in his typical fashion (hot). Exercises included SSH, DQ’s (as requested by Bone Thugs), Dead Man Hang, Imperial Walkers, Russian Soldiers, Arm Circles. Prince arrives, lets mosey.

COP 1: Mosey across Robious into Greenfield Subdivision. Lindsay along Greenfield Road. Beginning at Woodmont, 30 Carolina Drydocks, 10 Jump Squats. Mosey to next intersection – 25/15, next intersection – 20/20…….ending up at the soccer field parking lot at Greenfield Elementary.

COP 2: Parking Space InchWorms. Inchworms along the parking spaces. At each line perform a merkin. AG for the 6. Return trip was Broad Jumps with Lt. Dan’s at each line.

COP 3: Triple Check: American Hammers, Heals to Heaven with timer touching 3 trees and returning.

COP 4: Burpee Road: Return trip back to Woodmont. Every SUV/Van/Truck along the way, stop for a burpee.

COP 5: Triple Check #2: Back across to Huguenot Park for a triple check including Pole Smokers, Squats with Timer running to the playground and back. 2 rounds completed due to time, BTTF

Numbers, Names, Announcements. YHC took us out.

NMS: With the monsoon impeding the ability for field work over the last few weeks, YHC sent out notice that lights would be recommended this morning for an off campus adventure. To our surprise, ice skates would have been preferred as plenty of black ice was discovered thru out the journey. Snuff came fully prepared for his Olympic speed skating trials with his hooded under armor top. Luckily no injuries along the way. Greenfield Elementary offered a variance to the typical parking lot. Possible future use when daylight is available. Prayers to Fresh Prince and his family during the recent passing of his M’s grandfather. Thank you gentlemen for the opportunity to lead. Always a pleasure to be with you guys.

9 SOJers embraced the soggy conditions at Huguenot Park and prepared for another epic No Toll beatdown. As always, jorts were optional; but having a good time was not. Here is how it all went down.

Mosey to the back parking lot for COP: Don Quixotes, Helicopters, Cherry Pickers, Dead Man Hang, LBC’s – added on a few to accomodate a dry Fresh Prince. Line up for walking Russian Soldiers x2.

Exercise 1: 3 stations: back parking lot, chain, F3 flag

On the way out: Stop 1 -25 merkins, Stop -2, 25 WWII sit ups, Stop 3- 25 hand release merkins. run back

Rd 2: 50 plank jacks, 50 Rosalitas, 50 two count lunges, run back

Rd 3: 75 calf raises, 75 Alabama Prom Dates, 75 jump squats, run back

Rd 4: 100 mountain climbers, 100 LBC’s, 100 side straddle hops, run back

Exercise two: Using the square of the back parking lot:

Rd 1: carioca, Bernie Sanders, carioca, Bernie Sanders

Rd 2. High knees, Bear Crawl, High Knees, Bear Crawl.

Rd 3. Butt kicks, Side Shuffle, Butt kicks, side shuffle.

Mosey back to the Flag.

Names/Numbers

Announcements: Hardywood has established a new AO at Amelia Courthouse on Fridays.

Prayer request: Fresh Prince’s family for the loss of his wife’s grandfather.

YHC took us out.

Dr. Tryhard had some entertaining documentary style commentary during the bear crawl portion of the workout – and thus, the name of the backblast.

Everyone pushed it and had a great workout today! It was truly an honor to lead.

NoToll welcomed 13 SOJ warriors and two poodle variety pups, none of whom are on IR, but all of whom enjoyed an IR-friendly workout. Here’s what embracing love and faithfulness looks like:

The THANG:

COP #1:

• Circle up on the Basketball Court
• Welcome & F3 Disclaimer
• Disclaimer #2 for those on IR to modify as needed while keeping the “Tryhard Rule” in mind – “It doesn’t matter what you do, just do something!”
• Disclaimer #3 for those with dogs to bag up any landmines.
• SSH x20 IC
• DQ’s x10 IC
• The Opus x10 IC
• Russian Soldiers x10 IC
• Elbow Plank Leg Lifts x10 ea side IC
• Freddie M’s x10 IC
• Kimchi Twists x10 IC
• DR.W’s x10 IC

COP #2:

• Walk over to the Playground
• Partner up to circumnavigate the Playground Curb 
• P1 Curb Crawls while P2 completes x5 burpees, then switches with partner

COP #3:

• Walk over to the Bathrooms
• Triple Check
• P1 – Dips
• P2 – Donkey Kicks
• P3 – Bearcrawl across road and back ***AUDIBLE – since nobody on IR showed up, the PAX ran to the playground and back.

COP #4:

• Back to the Basketball Court
• Circle up for BRICK BLIMPS BURNOUT
• Holding a brick in each hand, the PAX completed a single round of BLIMPS together (x5 Burpees, x10 Lunges ea leg, x15 Imperial Walkers, x20 Merkins, x25 Plank Jacks, x25 Squats)
• Round #2 OYO completing BLIMPS components at court corners
• Circle back up for Variable Mary
• Round #3 OYO BLIMPS around the court corners
• Circle back up for Variable Mary Grand Finale

BTTF for COT:

• Counterama #13 + #2 K9’s
• Namerama
• Announcerama (see Comments)
• BONETHUGS took the PAX out in Prayer

NMS:

• YHC posted a few minutes early to plant the flag and take Cooper for a poop walk. DK showed up with Buddy (his poodle mix) and Cooper greeted the pair with great enthusiasm. 0530 and the PAX tucked into a fairly stationary 45min routine while the dogs played around the edges. Despite YHC’s efforts, no IR guys posted, but the hope is that we can continue to create opportunities for our injured guys to come out and enjoy the fellowship. Highlight of my morning was Wilson wailing as fresh rain began to fall during Freddie Mercuries – reminded me of the wicked witch crying “I’m melting!” In the COT, YHC thanked the SOJ PAX for remaining a welcome place for Cooper, Buddy, and any other pups to post (Flatty’s pup CHIP is next!). After some recent concerns being presented, Cooper will be attending only SOJ AO’s, namely NoToll and the Forge. If you are not SOJ but have enjoyed Cooper’s company the last two years, please come visit us anytime. YHC welcomes any further questions or concerns from SOJ PAX to be brought up anytime at our workouts. SYITG, YHC, DTH

8 mostly burly men arose this morning through the gloom and some snowflakes falling to find out out what Boberry had in store. Only Boberry was warm in his sack and YHC took the Q for a birthday Q. Even though 49 years of mileage was on his body YHC felt a little lighter on his feet today. According to the Groundhog here is what went down.

COP- 49 SSH, 9 each: DQ’s, cherry pickers, helicopters, Jazzercise, IW’s, Merkins.

The Thang: Do 49 of called exercise and run a lap. Over and over and over again. Just like the movie a repeato fest!! Each exercise performed 2 times for a set, alternate between AG’s and planks for the six. Exercises were Merkins, Squats, Carolina Drydocks, LBC’s, Toe taps on curbstops, Plank jacks and ball dippers. So to my calculations that was 18 laps around the parking lot and according to Wilson’s watch 2.6 miles. At 6:12 YHC called for last exercise of 49 Burpees only to call foul and BTF. YHC never does burpees and a birthday present to PAX, time was up.

Announcements Kindred Spirits Wednesday 6pm end of dry January.

Glow for Galactosemia 5K 2/28 4pm. See slack for details.

YHC took us out in prayer.

I feel very lucky to have found F3 and PAX. Yes I wish I found when I was a younger man but no regrets. Thank Wilson for EHing me and dragging me out. I find a lot of strength in the the 3 F’s and thank all of you. Just being part of F3 pushes me to be a better person and a better man. I thank you for letting me lead! Make today Awesome!

Five faithful SOJ HIM’s posted to NoToll expecting a DTH beatdown in freezing rain. But, their Faith being true, God cradled the AO in His hands, keeping conditions mild and dry, and they embraced the DTH beatdown with gusto – as follows:

The THANG:

COP #1:

• Mosey to Circle Up in the Parking Lot
• Welcome & F3 Disclaimer
• Slow Body Builders x10 IC
• DQ’s x10 IC
• Imperial Squat walkers x10 IC
• Hairy Rockettes x10 IC
• CDD’s x10 IC
• Werkins x10 IC
• Crunchy Frogs x10 IC
• Oblique Crunches x10 IC ea side

COP #2:

• Mosey over to Field 1 and line up along the baseline for a LINDSEY:  
• Merkins:  30, 25, 20, 15, 10
• Sprint across field between
• Ball Dippers:  10, 15, 20, 25, 30

COP #3:

• Mosey to the Pavilion & Partner up (since odd numbers, four of the PAX passed partnering around the circle, leaving one man to do whatever Mary they wanted)
• x3 Sets of:
• x10 WWBooyah’s – sit facing w ankles locked, alternate WWII w booyah fives in middle – waiting partner remains at 45 degrees
• x15 Squerkins each
• x20 PLT’s each

COP #4:

• Mosey to the Parking Lot & Partner Up
• Catch Me If You Can:
• x2 Laps: P1 does x3 Burpees, runs to catch P2 doing Bernie around lot
• x1 Lap: P1 does x5 Polar Bears, then catches P2 doing Lunges
• x2 Laps: P1 does x10 SSH, then runs to catch P2 doing Caraoke

Mosey BTTF:

• Hold 6” plank until times up

COT:

• Counterama # 5
• Namerama
• Announcerama (see Comments)
• YHC took us out in Prayer

NMS:

• Literally as the PAX broke from COT and YHC pulled the SF from the ground, it started pouring freezing cold rain. What a generous gift from God to deliver us such a beautiful dry morning to complete the workout, holding off the rain until we were done. YHC is reminded so often of God’s faithfulness, because YHC can see Him working in and through everything. It’s been AWESOME getting back out i to the gloom and stretching this Covid-whipped frame back into shape. Appreciate you gents permitting me the honor to lead. SYITG, YHC, DTH

5 could be criminals could be saints showed up to a 70 – 41 degree day at No Toll. YHC arrived ahead of schedule dresses in all black which must have seamed suspicious to the two cop cars sitting in the parking lot at 5:30ish A.M..

COP (Pass the Po-Po) smile and wave, boys just smile and wave

DQ’s, Helicopters, Deadman Hangs, Cherry Pickers, Slow Jasersize, Crab Cakes, Merkins

Mosey to the shelter area

Dora – 100 Sugar Sticks, 200 American Hammers, 300 Scrunchy Frogs partner 2 runs across the field

Stay put for 11’s

1 Squat run to the other side 10 Merkins

Mosey to the parking lot

Parking lot crawls to 10, reverso with Lunges and increase by 2 squats at each line

Mosey to basketball courts (mid way do some Big Boy Skips)

All 5 on the line, hold 6″ while end person runs Suicides. Once first person is done next goes. Hold 6″ if you have to rest go to 90 degrees

BTTF

Numbers/Names YHC took us out

NMS:

Small numbers for No Toll due to the COVID concerns so we kept a reasonable distance. A little mumble chatter about the running this morning but a good time was had by all.

5 Socially Distant Studs rose from the Fart Sack to find some seldom seen occurrences, a open Q at No Toll and a Mr. Roper appearance. 5.30 hit without a lead to start so PAX nominated Roper to start us off for the ensuing Toasty Potato.

Mosey to the parking lot for a Warmarama consisting of SSH (20), DQ’s (10), Russian Soldiers (10), Carolina Dry Docks (10), Helicopters (10), Merkins (20), WWII’s (20). Some exercises in cadence, others not so much. Roper, running out of ideas, tossed the steaming tuber to Doner Kebab

DK continued to sample the wet pavement, mosey to the parking lot edge for a train of pole smokers. 10 pole smokers then leapfrogs neighboring PAX holding 6″ or performing Rosalitas, dealers choice. 1 round complete, short mosey for curb crawls with merkin breaks. 3 rounds of 10 steps/10 merkins got the shoulders nice and hot. Herbacious Perinneal was passed to Boberry.

Mosey to the Tennis Courts for 11’s consisting of generously spaced merkins and copperhead squats with a sprint across both tennis courts in between. Feeling the burn, Boberry led a respectable 4 corner routine with 40 reps at each turn. Exercises included Plank Jacks, Squats, LBC’s and SSH’s. Starchy goodness was passed onto Last Call.

Mosey over to the often neglected restrooms for a quintuple check. 3 rounds of 5 exercises rotating by the timer. Exercises included bench dips, squats, people’s chair, balls to the wall with the timer running to the playground entrance and back. Everyone goes 3 rounds. Times up, BTTF.

Names, numbers, announcements – Doozy took us home.

NMS: It seems the Covid circle has gotten a bit snug as of late, opening up the Q sheet at No Toll and reducing the usually strong numbers at No Toll to allow more socially distant activities. Roper emerged from his car after his cross country vehicle delivery, requesting the Q to avoid ground activities so not to soak the bum. PAX agreed the best way to avoid such activities, is to take the Q. Roper was a bit reluctant but got the potato started by quickly going to ground on the warmup. Counting was a bit of an issue while continuing various conversations, some in cadence, others, not so much.

All exercises were spaced accordingly and much appreciated by the PAX. With time winding down, YHC happily agreed to post the backblast to avoid Doozy’s Mankillers

Thoughts and prayers are with those brothers and thier families currently in quarantine. Hoping for minimal effects and a quick recovery. Miss seeing the numbers but smaller groups allow time for comradery and good mumble chatter.

Announcements: Posey (Doozy’s 2.0) is using the art of probabilities to raise funds for a trip to Cooperstown. Doozy’s Casino can provide squares a plenty for your gambling needs during the upcoming Super Bowl. Doozy is also organizing a Dry January Release Party on February 1st at Kindred Spirit for those looking to break the personal shackles of alcohol free start to 2021.

15 morning warriors and 1 four-legged friend kicked things off at NoToll promptly at 0530 and 1 joined LIFO to make things even for a Proper Dora. Some guys even limbered up early with pre-game Broga! The normal festivities went like this:

Mosey to the back lot for the disclaimer and COP, all IC, including:

1. SSHs
2. DQs
3. Helicopters
4. Jazzercisers
5. Imperial Walkers
6. Tempo Merkins
7. LBCs

Mosey to the far end of the parking lot near the field and each man finds a post and assumes the position on their six holding the post for a pole smoker line of fire. YHC started with 10 pole smokers while the PAX held six inches. Second man starts pole smokers as YHC runs to the end of the line and finds a new post. Six inches was painful with 15 men, so part way through we mixed in some Hello Dollies, Rosalitas, and Flutter Kicks. After each man did 10 pole smokers – recover and mosey to the pavilion.

Triple Check at the pavilion. 1 man runs across the field and back, 1 man does merkins (dealer’s choice), 1 man does WWIIs. Swap and rotate. Three times through. Plank for six and do some ASTs IC.

Mosey to the front field for 4 corners, compounding and Bro-code style. Start in corner 1 with 10 merkins. Run to corner 2 and plank for the SIX, then do 10 merkins and 20 jump squats after SIX arrives. Run to corner three and plank for the SIX, then do 10 merkins, 20 jump squats, and 30 2-ct mountain climbers after SIX arrives. Run to corner 4 and plank for the SIX, then do 10 merkins, 20 jump squats, 30 2-ct mountain climbers and 40 SSHs after SIX arrives – and after BONE THUGS ARRIVES! Our resident speedster (Fresh Prince) left his sweatshirt in corner 1 mistakenly assuming YHC would close the box… no worries, the PAX went on a search and rescue mission and continued the mosey for a full lap and all the way back to the basketball courts.

Pair up for a Proper Dora-cide. Partner 1 runs a suicide while Partner 2 completes as many proper Dora exercises as possible. Flapjack, continue counting and repeato until 50 Proper Doras are complete or time is called. The proper Dora consisted of 1 merkin, 2 LBCs and 3 squats. Transitioning up and down was as hard as the exercises.

Circle up in the middle for 4 minutes of MARY, including:

1. 1 Burpee (to make the workout official)
2. Hello Dollies
3. Rosalitas
4. Flutter Kicks
5. APDs
6. Heel touches
7. Freddie Mercuries
8. 30-seconds of plan (for the Brogas!)

BTTF, COT, Numbers, Names and YHC took us out.

Announcements:

• Great news – Bone Thugs’ parents are recovering well from COVID,
• Happy news – Florence and his M are expecting 2.2…check the Jerry Springer headlines for confirmation of paternity.
• Broga session went well. 5 or 6 guys were there. Other than OC, they remained nameless. Broga sessions will continue 0500 on the tennis courts at NoToll.
• Hardywood on Q at W-Dog tomorrow.
• 3rd F tonight – Gomer has (or had) the Q.
• SOT continues to have both a bootcamp and run option on Wednesdays.

NMS: Great morning for some work and some fellowship. YHC peeled in hot (DK style) at 0529:30 ready to roll. There was fear that maybe I forgot or overslept. Never fear, just putting the final touches on this morning’s bowl of Gumbo. YHC was bummed with the initial 13 number that moseyed tot he back – can’t pair up or triple up…DAMN. I figured (hoped) Fresh Prince would roll in LIFO to make an even 14, but he brought a friend (Chaplain I think?), so 15 it was a the Triple Check was on. Then to my wonderous surprise, during 4 corners, a Bone Thugs miracle appeared out of the woods. And YHC’s hope for a Proper Dora was achievable. Thanks Bone Thugs!

Always great to lead such a fine group. Thanks for following along.

Stay well. Be great.

No More Gumbo For You!

5 early risers and YHC hit the tennis courts of No Toll for some manly stretching, aka BroGa, aka whatever you’d like to call it. We targeted the hips, hip flexors and hamstrings. Lots of groaning but some good stretching and no one got hurt. We’ll call it a win! Join us next week.