Tag: Ruckhenge

Old Stony Point ruck

  • Back On the Ruck Train

    The cure for a couple weeks of light attendance? Throw your name on the Q sheet! YHC had the pleasure of leading five PAX through the mean streets of Bon Air for a 3.5mile ruck this morning. We stomped through some familiar streets, behind a couple of schools, and right past Casa de Snuff, all the while talking life, new babies, and emotional intelligence.

    We made it back to the flag with five minutes to spare so we worked in a few rounds of ab exercises and ruck farmers carry.

    Announcements:
    – DTH 500th Q TOMORROW – THE FORGE
    – GrowRuck – September – Leesburg, VA

    Prayer Requests:
    – Rodeo Clown’s brother discovered a blockage in his artery.
    – NTB’s cousin navigating pre-term labor.
    – L Wood’s Baby Gia coming up on the first month of life.

  • #498 for Bronco

    Eleven ruck studs showed up to welcome our FNG Drew, now “BRONCO,” and to celebrate YHC’s 498th Q. We enjoyed light conversation through Larus Park, stopping every 5 minutes for 40 reps of variable intensity, and finishing off with 58 reps at the Flag (total of 498 reps). The PAX are duly appreciative of YHC’s M who suggested reps instead of YHC’s original plan for the PAX to ruck carry a total of 498 extra pounds (logs, sandbags, rock bags, kettlebells, etc.). Rachel says “you’re welcome.” FNG Bronco and last week’s FNG Backdraft both got the DTH EH a couple weeks ago when they met the OTB ruck PAX en route to Machismo’s ranch. Turns out day-rucking might be a good idea for EH’ing locals. Bronco is a great addition to our diverse PAX, bringing a background in ex-Army logistics and current career as a ferrier (shoes horses). Keep posting gents! Yours, DTH

    COT:

    • Counterama # 11
    • Namerama
    • Announcerama (see Below)
    • BOM Prayer

    Announcements (SEE SLACK!)

    • Weekly: Forge Coffee + QSource
    • 5/16 NTB Farewell Family Potluck
    • Monthly: Breaking Bread, Bridge
    • SEPT 26 GROW RUCK! (Registration Link:

    https://event.freedom-ops.fit/gte-74)

  • Where is Everybody?

    YHC & Dry Rub rolled in 5 min early, which is 5 min earlier than usual, to find only 1 other car parked up. A quick look through Slack: no apparent updates of meeting elsewhere. Looks like someone needs to lead this Motley Crew.

    THANG:

    Ruck down McRae around St. Michael’s car line loop, up past Bon Air Recreation Center, past Snuff’s house, across street, down through ALL of the Grand Summit Neighborhood, down Burroghs to Forrest Hill, across to Mohawk Dr, down to Choctaw Rd, down Forrest Hill to Buford, across Huguenot and back to VSF. 2 min over time.

    COT

    Naked Moleskin: It was a beautiful morning for a Ruck and it was nice to meet FNG Todd. He and Dry Rub are both from upstate NY. He met DTH in the Stony Point Shopping Center parking lot and posted for the first time this morning. He’s a career fireman. Dry Rub and YHC both had ideas for his name, and we both proclaimed “Backdraft” at the same time, and so he is named.

    Welcome Backdraft!

  • Redneck Santa Ruck

    NINE noble nomads gathered for a weekly ruck around Bon Air. YHC wanted to introduce a new challenge to the PAX to find ways to test our readiness and adaptability. To mild success and acceptance, the PAX took turns carrying their ruck in a garbage bag slung over their rather than neatly buckled around their shoulders. Roughly 3.25mi later we returned safely to the flag for COT and Coffeeteria where we discussed a Harvard article about friendship and community. All men present agreed that friendships are difficult the older we get, but essential to flourishing, therefore we should all continue to give this gift of F3 away!

    Announcements:

    • May 16th: NTB farewell potluck

    Prayer Requests:

    • Dr Try Hard missions trip to Nicaragua 4/17-4/24.
    • L Woods’ family welcoming baby Gia to the world!

  • Ruckhenge 040826

    5 of F3’s pax gathered at EB’s for the latest edition of Ruckhenge. The brisk morning called for some extra activities just to get the temp up. Started with 1.2 mi ruck to the Stony Point Fashion Park lot where we then prepped for a brief series of EMOMs to hit some differnt body parts.

    Station 1: 0.5 mi run and timer ~ 5 mins (sans ruck)

    Station 2: Farmers carry with ruck in each hand ~ 1 min

    Station 3: Merkins (sans ruck)~ 1 min

    Station 4: Hamstring walkout ~1 min

    Station 5: Squats (with ruck)~ 1 min

    Time was marching on so we hit the trails of Lazarus Park for the 1.3 mi trip home.

    Welcome back to Heizenberg and thanks for joing this morning. Coffeeteria was focused on “toughening” what we all do in F3 but perhaps dont think about in other aspects of life as much. The idea that no stress or difficulty is as unhealthy as too much. Facing adversity and challenge builds us into stronger more resilient humans.

    Announcements: 2 off the books opportunites to ruck and get stronger this weekend.

    1: Leaving Einsteins Bagels ~ 4pm, 4/11/26 (Saturday) and heading to Machismo’s Castle, bootcamp & logs followed by 2nd F before return to EB’s ~ 8pm

    2: Family Ruck & Pizza (~60-90mins) start and finish at Bottoms up Pizza – 4pm, 4/12/26 (Sunday)

    Prayers: Dr. Tryhard heading out on mission. NTB took us out.

  • #493 on April Fools

    Celebrating the countdown to 500 Q’s, YHC led a motivated 6 HIM’s on a high speed trek through Larus to some new ground on the other side of Chippenham. We braved walking across a large tree trunk to traverse the ranging torrents of a river (tiny creek), and L Woods managed to find a muddy spot with one foot. The topic of discussion for the morning was “Meeting” (Q1.8 of the QSource). In this Easter season, the PAX joined YHC in looking to JESUS as the best-ever HIM, and considered how we might follow His example in self-sacrifice for others. All for Him, ~DTH

    This is the power of Faith and the secret sauce to why F3 is an Effective Organization. The Joy of forgetting oneself in service of another surpasses all understanding. It is the foundation of Hope.

    COT:

    • Counterama # 6
    • Namerama
    • Announcerama (see Below)
    • BOM Prayer
    • Pull-up Challenge! (Currently at 12)

    Announcements (SEE SLACK!)

    • Weekly Forge Coffee + QSource
    • 4/11 OTB Ruck + BBQ (Machismo’s)
    • 4/12 Family Ruck&Pizza led by Beaver 
    • Monthly: Breaking Bread, Bridge
    • SEPT 26 GROW RUCK! (Registration Link:

    https://event.freedom-ops.fit/gte-74)

  • Divorce Lawyers with Merch

    A fabulous five took a break from their typical Olympic gymnastics training to don their rucks for another round of Ruckhenge! As we began our journey we were overtaken by YHC’s coworker who opted to continue her run rather than stop and listen to a bunch of dudes talk about aliens, middle fingers, and all the other crazy things the kids learn in second grade these days. We kept the route flat and fast as we trekked approximately a three mile loop around Stony Point mall. Great conversation was had by all, several of the world’s problems were solved, but alas nobody wrote anything down of merit.

    Back to the flag with the same crew that started the morning where we definitely answered the question, “do you have to get divorced to receive a Brooks and Baez sweatshirt?”…yes. A serious auto accident also qualifies.

  • The Mexican Fisherman

    On YHC’s 38th birthday, there was a return of winter to RVA as temperatures hovered around 30. Despite this, we had a strong crew to start the day. We rucked to Bon Iron and got to work. rucks held overhead doing laps around the playground while cycling 38 squats, 38 single-count lunges, and 38 step-ups. From there, we cut over to Logan and Burrough and kept it moving, with DTH making his appearance fashionably late as we ended back at Einstein’s. Discussion of the Mexican Fisherman parable was woven throughout the workout and carried into Coffeerama, a reminder to be intentional about what we’re building and not just grind endlessly without purpose. Grateful for another year and this crew.

    Announcements:

    Richmond Kickers this Saturday at 6,

    Off the Books Ruck on March 29,

    GrowRuck on September 25.

  • Don’t stay home this time

    6 studs showed up in the gloom to move some weight. With the Pax unknowingly jamming to 311 on 3/11, we set off to YHC’s neck of the woods.

    Route: From Einstein’s, cross Huguenot, past the library and bon iron, through the woods and onto the tracks, past the goats and the G-wagon (with trailer!) to YHC’s Casa for some brief stretch. Grab cindies and take the long way back to Einstein’s via McRae. See map in comments.

    With the few extra minutes knock out some step-ups onto the cindies.

    Announcements – See slack

    Prayer requests – DTH’s homeless buddy David trying to get on his feet.

    Coffeerama post COT – discuss Whetstone (Q Source) and the need for men around you to help sharpen you as you sharpen others.

  • Low Hanging Pearls

    • 0420 – Our Q Rodeo Clown out sick
    • Machinehead Virgin Rucker coming in hot at *0500* swings on the spare ruck
    • The other virgin ruckers are YHC’s brand spankin new F3 Ruck boots, currently 50% off for those interested
    • YHC has a former favorite route in mind
    • Mumble chatter strong and the pace quick as we pass Huguenot Road
    • Regaling Florida Keys escapades
    • Into the hood and circle up to remind PAX (Machinehead) that hyena level laughter might garner unwanted neighborly firearm practice as we skirt the dead-end culdesac into the Bon Air woods
    • Damp ground, glowing deer eyes, creek hopping, down hill, cross trail, and up again to the railroad tracks
    • New ruck boots fairing quite well
    • EH Machinehead to join the growing number (SEVEN!) of NOS HIM’s registered for GrowRuck in September
    • The long McRae climb, including a brief shuffle run
    • Is sex even worth it if she isn’t enjoying it?!
    • BTTF at 0600 on the nose
    • “How did I even get it in there?!” – YHC produced a USMC K-Bar to cut away Machinehead’s borrowed knotted ruck waste belt – I’ll fix that later
    • COT Counterama #5
    • Namerama
    • Announcerama (see Below)
    • BOM Prayer – specially thinking of Dealer’s dad Stephen with early forces retirement decisions, and Bromance’s FIL Jeff with recent blindness challenges
    • Einstein actually staffed and open
    • EPITAPH discussion – Integrity, Character, Jesus, Leave Right, Legacy
    • Yours AYE! ~DTH

    Announcements (SEE SLACK!)

    • Weekly Forge Coffee + QSource
    • 3/7 10am Latinos Food Bank
    • 3/7 NOS OTB RUCK (w dinner at GALLEY)
    • Monthly: Breaking Bread, Bridge
    • SEPT 26 GROW RUCK!

    https://event.freedom-ops.fit/gte-74