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13 was the lucky number this morning that came out to enjoy the amazing conditions at No Toll. Here is how things went down.

5.30 struck so off we go with a short cut thru the paved trail to the lush turf. Overnight rains made conditions a bit sloppy but we persevered. Mobile COT this morning with salutations and disclaimers on the fly. Variety of exercises across the field and back included lunges, arm circles, Ukrainian Soldiers, High Knees, Butt Kickers, Imperial Walkers and some Michael Phelps.

Mosey over to the dry parking lot where 7 of diamonds was called. 4 corners each round where exercises were performed in various reps. Round 1 – 7 reps each corner (HR Merkins), Round 2 – 14 reps (WWII’s), Round 3 – 21 reps (Jump Squats), Round 4 – 28 reps (Monkey Humpers), Round 5 – 21 reps (American Hammers), Round 6 – 14 reps (Lunges), Round 7 – 7 reps (Burpees).

Wosey to the far end of the lot for triple check. Timer runs the loop, exercises were pole smokers & curb crawls.

Slow mosey BTTVF back across the fields and thru the paved wooded trail for a bit of Mary. PAX holds Canoe while everyone performs 10 reps of their favorite ab exercise. 1 round completed.

Numbers, Names, Prayers, Announcements (Prayers for Chaplain on his recovery after the CSAUP). YHC took us out

NMS: Strong group this morning. YHC had to change plans after the overnight weather to stay dry, which was accomplished. Put in the bin for another day. Good mumble chatter throughout the Pax including Doozy’s anniversary tales from 24 years of wedding bliss. Congrats brother. Good to see Bromance and Woodsman back out at No Toll. Expect them to be on the Q sheet shortly. Great work today fellas. Thank you for the opportunity to join you this morning.

Introduction: Machismo Interrupted the International Intrigue

The air hung heavy with anticipation, not just for the impending pain, but for the latest installment of O.C.’s gripping tales of youthful indiscretions abroad. Just as he was reaching a particularly scandalous crescendo involving questionable trash can vandalismo, Machismo, in a move of audacious Q-jacking, declared his morning dominion. With the gravitas of a man who just found a rogue sock in the dryer, he somberly announced the NFL draft’s glaring omission of any F3RVA alumni. The mission was laid bare: to cultivate those vital pods of manliness, those crucibles of community leadership. A swift disclaimer followed, reminding all present that Machismo’s fitness expertise peaked somewhere around successfully opening a pickle jar. A blatant plug for Team No Toll’s undrafted free agent acquisitions and a stern warning against Q abandonment rounded out the preamble. Don’t let that Q linger, men!

Warmarama: A Leisurely Stroll Through Stretches

The warmup commenced with the deliberate pace of a sloth on tranquilizers. Machismo, clearly savoring his newfound power, lingered luxuriously on the Don Quixotes, each rotation a personal meditation. The tempo picked up slightly for Temp Merkins, followed by the spidery grace of Peter Parkers and the frantic scurrying of Mountain Climbers. Suffice it to say, the blood was eventually coaxed into circulation.

The Thang 1: Eye of the Mericane – An Ab-solute Ordeal

The Pax then engaged in a diabolical dance of Merkins and core-crushing corner capers. Ten Merkins served as the entry fee to a rotating gauntlet of abdominal torment: Scrunchie Frogs (ribbit!), LBCs (long, brutal crunches), American Hammers (forging six-packs of freedom), and Flutters (like a dying fish out of water). The cycle repeated, each return to the center a reminder that Machismo clearly enjoys watching grown men writhe.

The Thang 2: Triple Check – A Test of Endurance and Bleacher Acrobatics

Across the field we stretched, with one unfortunate soul sprinting while the remaining two engaged in a rotating torture of Plank Saws (Sable seemed a little too enthusiastic with these, sparking concern for the integrity of the turf) and Dips on the unforgiving bleachers. Word on the street is that Dealer, ever the dedicated athlete, is already logging stamina miles in anticipation of his September adventures. Forewarned is forearmed, fellas.

The Thang 3: Pavilion Prowl and the 11s of Pain

A leisurely mosey (Machismo’s definition of leisurely is debatable) brought us to the pavilion, the hallowed grounds for his beloved 11s. The unholy matrimony of Burpees and Lt. Dans ensued, a pairing designed to test the very limits of human resolve. Adding a touch of the surreal, a feline visitor graced us with its presence, promptly becoming O.C.’s new best friend. Perhaps it was drawn by the collective groans of exertion.

Mosey Back and Cool Down: A Return to Stillness

The weary crew shuffled back to the flag, the silence punctuated only by heavy breathing and the occasional mumbled curse. A brief cool down provided a fleeting moment of respite before the barrage of announcements.

Announcements: Triumphs, Trials, and Tentative Fishing Plans

A hearty congratulations to the Ragnar conquering heroes: Dookie, Sable, Snuff, Tin Man, Belay, Machismo, Last Time, and the freshly christened FNG, “Catfish”! Belay, never one to rest on his laurels, is now spearheading signups for the Richmond Trail Half Marathon on May 18th – get those registrations in! HC from the ever-present Sable. Machismo, in a stunning display of meta-awareness, announced he was still crafting this very backblast. Catfish, perhaps still processing the morning’s events, declared his immediate plans involved fishing.

The Century Classic looms this weekend! Slack is your oracle for all the glorious details. Expect camaraderie, tall tales, and likely some questionable athletic feats. Heist is your point of contact – get on a team and prepare for legendary status (or at least some good laughs).

Prayers: Lifting up our children as they navigate the transition into summer break. Prayers for joy, smooth changes, and for those venturing into college or summer jobs, may they discover their impact and purpose within our community.

Naked Moleskin: It was truly my pleasure to lead you magnificent specimens of manhood through the gloom this morning. The ranks of F3RVA could undoubtedly benefit from more souls experiencing this fellowship. Let’s make it our mission to (gently) coerce more neighbors into joining our ranks. The pollen is fading, and even the local felines seem to be endorsing our early morning shenanigans

YHC showed up to a group of Broga participants and Machismo coming in hot on a running warm up, 13 total gathered to see if YHC could remember how to call cadence while mumble chatter was happening.

5:30 lets roll to the basketball court for COP

DQ’s, Helicopters, Imperial Walkers and Dead Man Hang

Move to the base line and run a quick Suicide

Line up on the baseline for Man Killers

Suicides, Duck walk with 10 Jump Squats at each line (X3)

Suicides, Lung walk with 10 Ball Dippers at each line (Modify run the return) (X3)

Mosey to the Indoor Outhouse, triple check partner one does pole smokers, partner 2 does balls to the wall, partner 3 runs to the truck and back as the timer. (X3)

Mosey back to the Basketball Court

Suicides, Bear Crawl with 10 Merkins at each line run back on the return (X3)

Gather in the center for a Ab ring of fire, each PAX choses an Ab exercise and does 10 while everyone else holds the Lazy Boy position.

Numbers / Names Chaplain took us out

NMS:

It has been a while sense YHC has taken the Q, as YHC is getting older hip and shoulder issues have made it tough to do any form of workout. I have decided that I have one more half marathon to run (August) then I will hang up my running shoes and just focus on bootcamps. If I didn’t have my brothers in F3 I don’t think I would pushed through some of the aches and pains that I have. Thanks for keeping me going. SYITG

Machismo opened big data recently to find that his No Toll streak was interrupted by a semi-colon. It’s a comma LWoods period. With a strong streak of 3 starting today. Machismo thought it would be good to get a little pre-OG workout in. 7 Strong H.I.Ms said Aye Aye and we went off on a mini asphalt based O.G. prostitute style. That was nice comma “I’ll have another” comma came the reply so more of the red light district followed. This time it was A.H. comma Scrunchy Frogs comma SSH comma and Mountain Climbers. Don’t put an “and” after your comma’s gentlemen. Rosie reminded us “if you want Big Data to work don’t screw with this.”

All jokes aside it is a pleasure to join with you all in way to many Merkins. YHC needs to get some more merkin time in. For those looking to extend the pain please look on slack for the latest CSAUP the 100. Also on slack OBT has a special screening Monday the 28th for Join or Die. You can sign up for the screening of the movie at the Byrd and OBT will be moderating a discussion at the end.

No prayer request spoken though YHC extended the call. In all seriousness let us continue to build one another up we don’t know what you you’re going through unless you share it. Keep up the good work.

A thin crowd of 6, possibly affected by Spring Break travel, or scared of an April Fool’s Old Glory, gathered at NoToll for a Hot Potato. After Tin Man turned down multiple suggestions to grab the lead, YHC took the crew to the basketball court for some warm up. No Last Call, no DQ or Arm Circles.

Mosey to the parking lot for 11s – jump squats and WWII. Machismo said he had something ready for the PAX so I passed it to Sable for the next round. Bear crawl with a merkin at every other parking space – up to 10 – sprint the rest of the way. Only 20 spaces – no sprinting required. Return with lunges for 5 spaces – now sprint. Repeato

Now Machismo gets a turn – pole smoker indigenous run that felt like it went on forever but was likely only 4 rounds. Donkey Kick indigenous run on the dumpsters 2x each with the new dumpsters delivered and new pad under construction. No investigation was done but I think the NoToll coupons have been relocated or removed.

Finish up with various line runs on the basketball court, courtesy of Sin Bin and a merkin then ab rings of fire.

Announcements leaned into discussions/questions about the upcoming Century – more info coming soon but if you can handle a boot camp you can handle a couple legs of this. Join a team, reach out to someone, you won’t want to miss the stories that come out of it.

Half the PAX was respect today, a rarity for NoToll, well done gentlemen.

11 not 10 cherry pickers assembled to harvest the fruits of Machismo’s Q. As indicated warmarama was longer than anticipated. conversation was fruitful as well.

Excercises were :

a well thought out animal I.P. run that YHC had been thinking about since 1am.

eye of the mericane with WWII 25, squats, 50, monkey humper 75, 100 ssh.

triple check with dips and and mountain climbers.

announcements: Ragnar team Aye Aye asking one more HIM to jump off the fence to the good side. CSAUP in coming notice on slack, SOJ leadership meeting tonight, Chilli cook off at L woods on the 22nd.

Prayers: Tapanga (Down range) mom Linda with serious eye surgery. NTBs M Courtney’s Grandma passed prayers for her family.

YHC is thankful to be surrounded by Men that are leaders in their families, workplaces, and communities. As I’m short staffed this week due to injury and circumstance your prayers are appreciated to find the right person to grow my team.

The best looking of SOJ’s finest descended upon the glorious accommodations that awaited them at No Toll. Conditions were ideal for a stroll off the typical parking lot and plush fields. DJ Snuff dropped the beats so here is how things went down.

Short mosey around the basketball courts and circle up for introductions and disclaimers. Warmorama included SSH’s, Helis, Dead Man Hang, Jazzercise (with toe taps), DQ’s, another Dead Man Hang with a bit of broga mixed in.

Off we venture out towards Robious and across into the Greenleigh neighborhood.

Lindsay was 1st up with stops at each intersection for 30 Merkins, 10 squats. 25/15, 20/20, 15/25 & 10/30 until we arrived at Greenleigh park.

Triple Check with a few of your besties. Exercises included, LBC’s and Mountain Climbers, timer touches 3 different trees (no repeatos). Enough shenanigans at the park.

Burpee Road on the way back. Weave our way back thru the neighborhood using the long way. Stop at every vehicle parked on the road. 1 merkin for cars, 1 WW2 for trucks, 1 burpee for anything else. Gazelles doubled up the number and waited for the 6 at each intersection.

Back into Huguenot Park for another quick triple check at the restrooms. Pole Smokers and Lt. Dans while timer runs to the playground entrance and back.

Mosey back to the basketball courts for quick Ab centric Mary. 10 ab exercises completed in cadence. Time was called. Numbers, Names, Announcements, Prayers. YHC took us out. Prayers for Family DTH as the embark in Papa New Guinea on their medical mission for 3 months. Thoughts for Snuffs Papa-in-law and his family as they deal with declining health. Chili Cook Off at Castle El Woods on March 22nd; plush TP has been promised. Mad respect to Bone Thugs as he continues his recovery from knee surgery for putting in the miles.

NMS. Been a while since we moseyed into Machismo’s backyard to wake the neighbors. Thanks to Snuff for providing the tunes as we ventured the mean streets of Greenleigh. Always fun to mix things up a bit and appreciate the efforts of the PAX for accommodating. Good to see Dry Rub back out after his winter slumber. Thank you fellas for the opportunity to work with you guys. Great times and good conversation.