F3RVA

Tag: #ruck

  • Down to the River

    4 SOJ mountain men set off toward the river with the goal of providing a true Deliverance experience to our First Watch paddlers. Fantastic conversation abounded on the hilly terrain rucking through Laurus Park and down to the James via Cherokee, and indeed paddlers were spied from afar – but sadly too far away to note whether or not any of them had a pretty mouth… Having briefly enjoyed the river sunrise, the four-PAX complete the 3.46 mile journey BTTF and COT included reading Mr Roger’s Juneteenth post to commemorate the holiday and reflect on the meaning of American freedom. Coffeerama sitting outside Einstein’s was divine. SYITG, DTH


    Announcements (SEE SLACK!)

    • Tomorrow – THUR – Ultimate at Timberowlf
    • This FRI – 6/21 Poker Night at DTH’s
    • This SAT – 6/22 new AO “The Iron Bridge” starts at Goyne Park at 7am
    • Next Sat 6/29 – School of Rock
    • July 4th Convergence, 7am, Forrest Hill Park
    • Summer Tour ongoing

  • cobwebs, coupons, and cartwheels

    Coupons were brought for all to share during the ruck. None opted to bring Cindy or the sledge hammer for the rifle carry. Rodeo clown at one point showed us his agility with a cartwheel proving he does all his own stunts. Our best calculations showed to be about 2.6 miles. Mudslide got the only pull up in before he split for broga. We finished strong with the one last quick lap around the park just in time for the Florence Q. Great work PAX.

  • Tales of the West

    Four ruckers joined YHC for their inaugural tour of Larus Park for the second iteration of the newly minted Ruckhenge AO. At the 0500 launch we set off around the backside of the Stony Point Shopping Center and it was not long before Gumbo began to recall stories of the good ‘ol days working at the Ukrops. Great stories of the Pax’s travels out West continued to highlight our one-hour, 3-mile trek around the wooded trails, the highlight of which concerned the near-death experience of Gumbo and Redbird as they came face-to-bumper with a bison out on the Great Planes. All of F3RVA is grateful Gumbo narrowly avoided a collision so that he could be with us today and send Redbird off to USMA West Point in a handful of days! Coffeteeria at Einstein’s capped off a great morning in the gloom!

  • PAIN & CHAOS

    16 SOJ STUDS answered the call and wrapped their arms around Pain and Chaos this morning, the two 14’ telephone pole-size logs that took center stage at GTE#47. Some brothers knew what to expect, others came to learn what a ruck + log weight feels like. The broad grins said it all. These heroes carried the logs to and from the PIT around the entire perimeter of Rockwood’s loop road (about 1.2mi in 32min), with Team Chaos taking the lead and stopping periodically to complete log curls and overhead presses. With 8 PAX per team and 5 PAX under each log, there were 3 PAX pre team in constant rotation. This worked well.

    After depositing the logs back in the PIT, the six smaller logs (7-8’) were carried out the a grassy area for a Triple Check. A small band of Brogites (Mudslide, Wet Bandit, Melville, and HP) split off at this interval. With four teams on deck, the Triple Check consisted of P1 squatting while holding the end of a log, P2 completed Flutters, and P3 ran about 50 yards and back to switch. 

    COT:

    • Counterama # 16
    • Namerama

    #SOJ – !!WHUA WHUA!!

    NMS:  This was a SOLID band of brothers for some heavy lifting today, and none finer than the SOJ PAX to show up and put out! Pain & Chaos did not disappoint. Hardywood already has his eye on a Texas GTE in November! None of us knows what tomorrow will bring, but we are better prepared for whatever comes because we have pushed past what thought ourselves capable of. Let’s GO!!! Yours AYE, DTH

  • Utah

    Six elite ruckers completed a 9.3 mile ruck in honor of D-Day. Terrain was varied, conversation as varied as the terrain, but the mission was consistent with singular focus.

    Our route reflected the distance from Utah Beach to Sainte-Mere-Eglise – a key town that needed to be taken during the invasion.

    Dropping the rucks for the 2nd F afterwards was euphoric after three hours on our feet. It was impactful to take an evening and reflect on the sacrifices made by others to afford today’s freedom.

  • Welcome to Ruckhenge!

    9 men rose early and made the trek to Ruckhenge. A low key lap around the parking lot (to give any stragglers a chance to join) was followed by brief warmarama and then a quick pace hike behind the shopping center to the trails of Larus Park. There we traversed the undulating trails while engaged in steady upbeat banter. A loop completed along the way shown by blazes of many colors—yellow, red, green, and red again saw us back to the Flag in 3.1 miles. Thanks for a great start to Ruckhenge and the coffeeteria that followed.

    Numberama,/names, announcements and prayers with DTH taking us out. Till next time.

  • Omaha

    Three ruckers with a mission launched from Libbie bound for 5.6 miles of the unknown. We covered a lot of hills. In fact, all of them. Tempsford, Wilton, Hillcrest, and Charmian. We moved at a good pace fueled by conversation, exchange of perspective, the cut off of happy hour, and to get the hills behind us.

    2nd F was awesome as always.

    June 6, we will launch from the same place, but at 7pm for 9.3 miles for the Utah ruck. We intend to end with a late dinner somewhere in the area. See Slack for details.

  • Amatuer hour

    Big thanks to Big Rig for voluntelling me to Q the ruck. We rucked about 2.7 miles until we made it back for Rosie’s Q. It was a great first Q for me and this only being my 5th time out with F3. I encourage anyone looking to make their first Q, like everything with F3 everyone is there to support you and push you. Thanks to everyone.

  • Memorial March

    14 HIM’s humped their rucks a couple loops around and over of Bel Isle in honor of our fallen heroes. Mumble chatter was strong, views were awesome, and no PAX were lost along the way. TClaps to POOL BOY showing up and putting out! Keep the ideas flowing gents – we’re gonna see some awesome F3 initiatives and growth this year! Yours AYE! DTH

  • RuckWood

    The dawn mists of Rockwood welcomed 7 ruckers and 2 walkers for an hour of Morning Wood. Mudslide set a brisk pace and seemingly covered every possible trail in the woods while 4 post-GTE HIM’s told war stories. A big welcome back to Speedo! Strong work everyone. Yours, DTH