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Huguenot Park

  • Tender Heart, Strong Principles

    And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor. – Another group of middle aged men trying to take a principled stand.

    21 independent warriors arrived to greed the dawn of a new day. It may have quite literally been 70 and sunny on this most blessed day in which our colonies that have turned to states celebrate Independence from the Queen Mother and her misguided attempts at trying to control a few so she could control her fortune. According to legend and naughty Ben Franklin, it went a little something like this:

    Mosey to SW field.

    Hardywood COP: SSH X 20, WWII X 10, FC X 10, AH X 10, AHAC X 20, HRM X 20, Lunge X 10 and an Arm Circle for our little cat burgular in the sky. One is more than enough.

    Mosey To Pavilion

    DTH Bulls On Parade: DTH busted out his favorite jam, by that one english band that was pretty famous. If you guessed The Beatles or Rolling Stones you would be wrong. Hell, it’s not even flipping Oasis. May the lord have mercy on his soul, he chose the song Tub Thumping by Chubawumba. Whenever the chorus came on, do a burpee on the line: “I get knocked down, but I get up again.”

    Old Hundred Teen Slayer aka The Fresh Prince Sprint Show

    Bust into two teams based on your preference for Ginger or Marianne. This is a 10 round sufferfest that goes like this. Start at the pavillion, run to other side to complete exercises as prescribed. Run back to pavillion. Team that finished first gets a point for something that is akin to bit coin or a Schrute Buck.

    Round #1 100 LBC

    Round #2 90 SSH

    Round #3 80 2 Count Flutter Kicks

    Round #4 70 Squats

    Round #5 60 American Hammers

    Round #6 50 Carolina Dry Docks

    Round #7 40 WWII

    Round #8 30 Merkins

    Round #9 20 two count ball dippers

    Round #10 Burpees

    Mosey to NE field

    Slippery When Wet Triple Check

    Bust into teams of 3. The exercises for this classic are ball dippers and American Hammer Arm Circles. The real star of the show here was the timer, The Independence Hall Slip N Slide. Please see the great shots that our very own Shakedown took on Instagram, TicTac, MyFace, etc. There was so much style, that awards simply had to be handed out.

    • Slide Most Resembling A Boudoir Shot – FlatlineBest
    • Best Jim Abbott Impersonation – Double Mint
    • Best Supporting Headband – Fresh Prince
    • Most Physically Abrasive Slide To Come From Someone Who Has Landed An Actual Plane With People On It Without Killing Anyone – Roger Roger
    • Best Man Soaper – Upchuck
    • Most Improved Smell – EF Hutton

    Hard-e-Wood Shuffle Dora

    DTH just could not wait for everyone to get a hold of his wood. Here’s how this worked out; split back into the original teams. Each team gets 5 cabers. DTH gets one huge smile. Now for the Dora part. The exercises are done by all the pax who are not running with cabers. Exercises are done in cadence as a group. Cabers must be motion at all times.

    Excercises:

    100 HRM in cadence

    200 Reverse Crunches

    *1776 Burpees With Cabers

    **Unfortunately we only had time to finish the 200 reverse crunches.

    Mosey back to flag

    Numberama, Namerama, Flatline opened his heart and spoke the truth on his way to taking us.

    News: Puppy Pile is next Sunday from 7am – 8am at No Toll. The slip n slide may make another appearance. And if you were concerned that Seymour would be in his speedo, I can confirm his restraining order does not allow him to come that close.

    Moleskin: Gents, thank you so much for making the time today. In all seriousness, it’s a really important day. I appreciate you for showing up, showing your enthusiasm and not being silent.

    It’s as much of a time to celebrate as it is a time to reflect. The signers of the Declaration Of Independence were not perfect. Scratching just beneath what was taught to us in school shows that they were profoundly flawed men. Aside from the powdered wig and pantaloons, they were much like us. It would have been easier to be submissive to the largest military force the world had ever known. Most American colonists were opposed to a revolution of any kind.

    Perhaps they sensed what would happen is they remained silent and obedient. Tyranny unchecked knows no boundaries. The following sums it up pretty good and is often attributed to Thomas Jefferson “All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.”

    So on this most wonderful of days, as you hold a cool beverage in one hand and an imported explosive in the other, pause for a moment to think about what is worth lending your voice to? What principle needs a champion in todays world? What thing are you wishing for some one else to do that you can and should be doing?

    Big cheers to you all.

    -Hardywood

  • SOJ is Ultimately Cooler!

    A perfect 14-count Pax posted to NoToll for a little Ultimate Frisbee today. All present were honored to have the one and only LabRat back out in the gloom after a long quarantine hiatus. YHC led a brief Warmerama COP while Labrat set the cones, and we divvied up black shirts against everyone else, making a perfect seven-V-seven split. In honor of today’s date, YHC called 6 burpees each time a team scored, while the losers would walk the field and complete 30 LBC’s. From the very start the men in black demonstrated an uncanny capacity for effective short throws winning a steady stream of touchdowns and burpees. The other-colored gentlemen also put together a few handsome plays to get their share of burpees and prevent the all blacks from a shutout. All together we saw some very impressive skills from our veternas Labrat and DK, while a few other men made their mark for quality throws (Snuff), defensive picks (Draper), sliding touchdown (Flange), and of course the trifecta of Fresh Prince’s speed, vertical jump, and flawless frisebee handling (having NEVER played before – whatta natural?). Sorry if I forgot to mention many of the other lads’ phenomenal plays and touchdowns. The men in black were in double digits for touchdowns and at least 70 burpees by the end. All present were entirely drenched in sweat, field dew, and sticky humidity by the end of an exceptionally enjoyable morning. Thanks for letting me lead fellas – we’ll do this another 1-2 times this summer at NoToll and/or Heartbreak Ridge. 

    Mosey BTTF for COT:

    • Counterama #14
    • Namerama
    • Announcerama (see Comments)
    • YHC took us out in Prayer

  • !F3RVA Events at NoToll!

    6/30 – THIS Tuesday – Ultimate Frisbee – 0530-0615

    7/4 – F3RVA July 4th Convergence – 0600-0700

    7/12 – SOJ PuppyPile – 0700-0800

  • Johny “Louise” Warren was a great Mother-In-Law

    14 Solid Brothers showed up on a beautiful day at No Toll

    The BB is going to be short today because the kids and I are starting a 10 hour drive to Indiana for my Mother-In-Laws Funeral

    We did lots of burpees and some Man Killers

    See you next week

  • Final Days of Hate

    A PAX of 16(!) hit No Toll on this drizzly and unseasonably cool June morning. The New Market clown car (welcome back to No Toll fellas!) showed up right on time and off we went. Here’s what went down:

    Mosey to back parking lot.

    COP: DQs, Helicopters, Russian Soldiers, SSHs, LBCs, Flutterkicks

    Ascending Quarter Pounders:

    PAX lines up in the end zone.

    Sprint to 25 yd line for 25 merkins, Bernie Sanders back

    Sprint to 50 yd line for 25 merkins, 50 squats, Bernie back

    Sprint to 75 yd line for 25 merkins, 50 squats, 75 2-count mountain climbers, Bernie back

    Sprint to other end zone for 25 merkins, 50 squats, 75 2-count mountain climbers, 100 SSHs, Bernie back

    Plank for the six.

    Killer Bee’s:

    Line up at the pavilion

    Bear crawl the field half way, repeat 5 broad jumps and 3 burpees until reaching the other side. Repeat AMRAP in 12 minutes.

    Mosey back to the endzone.

    Duck walk to 25 yd line, 5 merkins, crawl bear back.

    Duck walk to 50 yd line, 10 merkins, lunge back.

    BTTF for 5 minutes of Mary which included American Hammers (x50), Rosalitas (x25), and 5 burpees.

    Numbers, names, announcements, YHC took us out.

    Announcements:

    -July 4th convergence at No Toll (6am)

    -3rd F next Tuesday (June 23) at 8pm on Zoom; Honeydo has the Q

    -Satan’s Hill bootcamps in New Market on Mondays and Fridays

    NMS:

    The final week of hate has arrived. YHC turns 40 on Friday…and what better way to begin celebrating than by grabbing a few Qs this week. With Phase II in full force, it was great to see the No Toll numbers almost back to pre-quarantine levels. So awesome to see the return of the New Market clown car to No Toll…you fellas have been missed! YHC particularly missed Wilson’s mumblechatter.

    If today’s Q wasn’t enough, YHC will be back for SOT, the Forge, and Twin Team this week.

    Peace!

  • The KILODORA

    A lucky number 13 warriors exchanged a warm fartsack for the cool dewy embrace of NoToll “Turfection” (ie: turf perfection). Here’s how YHC and Cooper rallied the troops for victory:

    The THANG:

    Mosey to the field for COP #1:

    • SSH x20 IC
    • WELCOME HARDYWOOD
    • DQ’s x10 IC
    • Hairy Rockettes x10 IC
    • Merkins x10 IC
    • Dancing Bears x10 IC
    • Crab Cakes x10 IC
    • DR.W’s x10 IC
    • Wilson/Fudd Stretches

    Mosey lap around Field to COP #2:

    • The KILODORA = ONE THOUSAND reps divided into:
    • x100 Merkins
    • x200 Heels to Heaven
    • x300 Box Jumps
    • x400 LBC’s
    • Moving partner runs across width of Field and back to alternate reps with exercising partner. 
    • LIFO FLATLINE EXITS STAGE LEFT

    Brief COP #3:

    • Partner up for PLT’s x20 Each
    • Complete x3 Sets

    Mosey BTTF for COT:

    • Counterama # 13
    • Namerama
    • Announcerama (see Comments)
    • YHC took us out in Prayer

    NMS:

    • Another beautiful NoToll morning, and we’re keeping up the numbers with another solid turnout. Way to post gents! The KiloDora took WAAY more time than YHC was anticipating, but a decent burn nonetheless – TClaps to Hardywood and LongPole and any of you other bad*ss boys who actually kept up the Box Jumps all the way to 300! Let’s keep headlocking our Covid-Hybernating brothers into coming back out with us!!! SYITG, DTH

  • Forget social distancing, give me a hug around the neck

    8 socially distant regulars and 1 travel warn social distancer + 1 happy dog came together for a Doozy Q at No Toll and this is how it went

    Mosey to back tennis courts for COP

    DQ’s, Helicopters, Copperhead Squats, Snake Bites (L&R), Inverted Scorpion kicks, Regular Scorpion Kicks, Merkins

    Mosey to pavilion at the soccer fields

    elevens, 10 incline merkins cross the field for one squat jump, so on and so forth

    Mosey through the back woods to the MACC parking lot for some 4 corners

    Corner 1 – 10 Rosaletas, Corner 2 – 20 Hello Dollies, Corner 3 – 30 American Hammers, Corner 4 – 40 LBC’s

    Mosey back to main parking lot by soccer fields

    Parking lot merkins

    Bear crawl to next line in the space start with 1 merkin and increase by 1 each line until you’re doing 10 at the end

    Small mosey to the far end of the lot for Man Killers plus 5 burpees OYO

    Mosey to the Basketball court for a Merkin Ring of fire

    BTTF

    Numbers / Names DTH took us out

    NMS:

    The extroverts of the PAX could not contain their socially distant selves when they saw DTH for the first time in what seems like forever, a hug or two was had and only the names have been changed to protect the guilty. Cooper apparently has no boundaries and will get in your social box whenever he feels like it. YHC knew it would be a fair amount of run today but wanted to explore some new areas of the AO. YHC would also like to cross the street to the old Toys-R-Us parking lot but that adds a good bit of run and less workout to the mix.

  • Chesterfield’s Finest

    Nine fielders and a DH posted for Vinny Ball as things begin to open up and the return of major league baseball is imminent. Grab your can of lip and slap your finger, it’s time to Play Ball!

    Warm-up lap around the first field then assemble for COP:

    Willie Mays Hayes x 9 / Arm Circles Forward & Backward; Big and Little: all x 9 / Imperial Walkers x 9 / Helicopters x 15

    Vinny Baseball: Home plate x 1 Heels to Heaven. Run to first base x 10 Burpees. Back to HP x 1 then back to 1B x 10. Then to 2B x 20 Chuck Norris Merkins. Back to 1B x 10 then back to HP x 1. Repeat all bases back to 3B for American Hammers (2-count) x 30. Back through the bases and repeat all the way around to HP for 40 (2-sets for a total of 80) Flutter Kicks (2-count).

    Next: Bear Crawl from HP to 1B. Hold Elbow Plank for 2:00. Crab Walk from 1B to 2B. Hold 6 inches for 2:00. Lunges from 2B to 3B. Arm Claps for 2:00.

    Mosey to back field for BP.

    BP: Each player takes six cuts (3 from each side of the plate). Batter then calls out an exercise x 6.

    We saw Burpees, Copperhead Squats, Spider Merkins, 6 dozen – thanks Tobit – LBCs, Walk-Off Merkins, HR Merkins, among others.

    BTTF

    Announcements: Everyone has chickens

    Prayers: Handshake’s family lost their 12 year old pooch yesterday, unexpectedly. Remember all the good times brother, it’ll get easier.

    NMS: As I wind down my time before our move to Charlottesville, it’s important that I continue to realize all that F3RVA means to me. Seeing my brothers out every morning is such a great way to be reminded. I know I haven’t been out much lately, my stupid feet, but the boost I get when I do get out, is just awesome! I was glad to see my No Toll brothers this morning. Even though, they might be the reason everyone has chickens.

    Can’t wait to SYITG!

  • Old Glory SOJ (Old Gumbo? Cajun Glory?)

    Five studs posted to No Toll to tour the fields, here’s how it went:

    COP – Nope.

    The THANG: Mosey with the Stars n Stripes to the lower parking lot, and do two laps (1 mile) around outer perimeter of fields. Plant the flag, then 20 minutes of 4 corners using the outer perimeter AMRAP:

    1st corner: merkins x 20

    2nd corner: jump squats x 20

    3rd corner: burpees x 10 (x 20 if you’re a DaVillian)

    4th corner: WWIIs x 20

    Grab the flag, do two more laps (1 mile) and BTTCars.

    Numberama, name-o-rama, YHC took us out.

    Announcements: Prayers for Doozy’s mother in law and Sec Def Dexter Manley — both on the way back from COVID. Memorial Day Murph: Duece organizing main event at Dogpile (Rusty Cage) – 06:00 start; see him for deets. Other nano regions may convene remotely – see Hitchhiker/Bodos for Mary Munford; Phonics for DaVille. For anyone SOJ, YHC will be posting at Twin Team 06:00 for a Memorial Day Murph, Honeymoon 3rd Friday style.

    SYTIG!

    Doublemint

  • Price of Finishing Early

    6 Young Studs arrived dressed in their Tuesday best for a Prom Date beatdown with the lush green fields at No Toll. Like many proms, most events were a bit hazy but this is what was recalled.

    Mosey to the parking lot for quick warm up. SSH’s, Arm Circles, Reverso, Cherry Pickers, DQ’s, LBC’s, Inverted Scorpion Kicks. Everyone warm, lets hit the dance floor.

    Mosey to the perfectly manicured green fields. Ideal condition for some slow dancing and soft whispers of anticipation. First Dance – 2 songs of 5 Points. Song 1 included the 80’s rock ballad of the following exercises 30 times in each corner of the field – Dips, WWII’s, Mountain Climbers, Jump Squats, Pickle Pounders. After each exercise rejoin your friends in the center of the floor for 3 burpees. Song 2 was a slow 90’s R&B number again of 30 count broken up by 3 burpees each time – Merkins, Dips, American Hammers, Monkey Humpers, Carolina Dry Docks. Shoes were left behind mangled in a pile, showing it was time to make the move.

    Last Dance- lets pick up the pace a bit with some heavy metal 100’s. First person to 100 of each exercise calls out and PAX runs to the opposite field to find another dance partner. Rounds included Mountain Climbers, Monkey Humpers, SSH’s and the always popular calf raises (both in and out). We don’t discriminate at this party.

    Time to treat her right, so we moseyed over to the parking lot for some 1 on 1 action. Partner up for Broad Jump Burpees between the curbs while partner runs. Round 2 was Polar Bear Merkins to get back to the room.

    YHC was spent and just like in high school finished too early. Looking around at the disappointed faces, YHC had to think quick. No problem, back to the lush dance floor for a Merkin Ring of Fire. Doozy showed he still had the energy with Rocky Balboa’s.

    Still time on clock and YHC went blank. Luckily Bone Thugs felt it was time for Hardywood to become a man, killer that is. Doozy led us and our already burning calves in the No Toll Mankiller tradition. Made it through 7 count and now BTTF for a long nap and happy thoughts.

    Numberarma, Namarama, Announcements

    Memorial Day Murph coming up quick. Details coming hot.

    YHC took us out.