Tag: Ruckhenge

Old Stony Point ruck

  • human caterpillar

    Seven dad’s linked up to ruck for an hour. No, there was not a particular route planned, and No, the route shape doesn’t mean anything (though Purple Rain suggested Human Caterpillar). Many fine topics were discussed. Prayers for NTB’s upcoming babymoon trip to Cali and for all the families launching into a new school year. Yours, DTH

  • Here Comes the Sun

    Three amigos stomped through the Larus Park trails, under Chippenham Pkwy, and down Cherokee Rd to conduct some light trespassing to admire the pre-dawn James River. After enjoying the view of the serene river for a moment, we doubled back to the flag for a 3.5mile ruck. Several local, state, and federal issues were resolved but we were moving so fast we didn’t write any of them down. We did, however, learn that Japan has the best snowboarding on the planet.

  • Spin the Bottle

    Eight ruckers assembled in the moonlight (no that was parking lot lights) for a prompt 0500 launch of Ruckhenge. Walking disclaimer and welcome as we went off for a 3 mile ruck.

    The Route

    Lights on and head towards Huguenot. West on Huguenot to Jimmy Winters, left on Rattlesnake past the library, right on Pulliam, loop around Bon Air Elementary via the newly paved trail. Quick side step around the not-yet-complete bridge before heading north on McRae. Left on Bullington, through the trail to the church, then back towards the launch site. Add a loop behind the AO through the office park then back to the flag for an even 3.

    Numbers, names, YHC took us out.

    Moleskin

    The general theme for the route was an opportunity for YHC to reminisce on early childhood locations. Libraries, ball fields, and quite possibly a spin the bottle location. Ample stories about firsts started the ruck, followed by a random assortment of topics.

    Thanks for letting me join the fun this am. Always good to connect with different folks.

    Splinter out.

  • The Rucktastic Four

    A fantastic foursome set off from Stony Point shopping center at 0500 burdened with the tried and true stressors of work, newborn babies, and backpacks full of heavy $%@#! Approximately 3.15 miles were logged on a new route through the neighborhood and the PAX ended with 10min of weighted movements in the parking lot so our pump was fresh for crushing bagels and coffee at Einstein’s afterwards.

    Many great topics of discussion today including the joys of newborns, government contracts, “loving” your mammon (Q-Source word for job), and which state has the most ridiculous legal pitfalls to traverse.

  • No Pain or Chaos

    4 men, former representatives of Death and Liberty platoons, met for a some quick miles through Larus Park and the streets around Ruckhenge.

    Here is how it went. Slow start across the parking where we did some good mornings, and prying goblet squats before hitting the trails. Some good banter and reminiscing took place with our returning brother NTB. Wrapped it up with a few down to the ground and up agains wearing packs as a little reminder of our Bootcamp at the War Memorial during GTE47!

  • Ruckin SOJ

    Three men, three letters, at least 3 miles, and as always amazing conversation. #SOJ

    THE ROUTE

    • Roll up at 0500 on the dot, closely behind Dealer
    • Sable dutifully waiting beside his beautiful new Ruckhenge Shovel Flag
    • Rucks ON
    • No Disclaimer, just get MOVIN!
    • Leave Einstein behind and turn West on Huguenot
    • Left on Westgate Dr
    • Left on Williamswood Rd, then after 50 yards turn back to remain on W.Rd loop
    • Left on Farr Ln
    • Right on Williamswood Rd
    • Left on Fillmore Rd
    • Left on Beckham Dr
    • Left on Cedar Crest Rd
    • Right in Cherrytree Ln
    • Right in Brockwood Rd until Cedar Crest
    • Reverso back down Brockwood Rd
    • Left on Rattlesnake Rd
    • Left on Jimmy Winters Rd
    • Right on Huguenot BTTF

    STRETCH & REPS

    • 10min left on the clock
    • Variable stretching
    • Overhead ruck hold remembering the good old GTE days, stopped after maybe 1min
    • x15 Half Moon Snaches (1 rep = ruck on ground outside Rt leg, lift overhead, lower down to outside Lt leg)

    COT

    • Numberama # 3
    • Namerama
    • Coffeerama at Einsteins

    NMS:  Yes, there was a message hidden within today’s route, and that message is one of loyalty,  purpose, and impact. #SOJ  Yours AYE!  ~DTH

    Announcements (SEE SLACK!)

    • ONGOING – Summer Tour, Dry July
    • Thur AM – 0430 Launch to Clown Car down to Amelia Courthouse (DTH Q)
    • Fri – RAMM Amateur Bike Ride
    • 7/13 – Poolboy VQ at The Iron Bridge
    • 7/14 – OTB Swimming Pool Bootcamp
    • 7/17 – Woodsman VQ at The Crossing
    • 8/3 – Homegrown Half
    • 8/6 – Ultimate Tournament at NoToll
    • 8/11 – F3 Family Float on the James
    • 8/17 – Pickleball Tourney
    • 8/28 – New AO at Mosely Elem
    • 9/28 – 10 Year Anniv (multiple events)
    • 10/25-27 – F3 Family Camping
    • 11/2 – F3 Daddy Daughter Dance

  • Rucking Bells

    Four rucked up for this morning’s edition of Ruckhenge. Near perfect weather placed us in the zone.

    We began with a 2 mile ruck through the trails of Larus Park and BTTF (or where it will be next week). We then engaged in a session of ruck bells as follows.

    Pair up for, I go then you go rounds of:

    1. 16 single arm, amour building complex (ABC—ruck swing, clean, overhead press, swing, switch hand, swing, clean, overhead press, 2 squats). Next round start opposite side.
    2. 5 sets of 5 rucks up from the ground and overhead press
    3. 10 sets of 10 single arm hard style ruck swings, alternating sides

    Followed by coffee and banter, thanks lads.

    Numbers/names, announcements, prayers

    Convergence at tThe Stone House (Batteau) for July 4th celebrations, SYITLM

    1. Fake it till you make it.

      Fake it till you make it.

      Sometimes it IS your first rodeo.

      5 hearty HIMs conquered the darkness with Ruck Star style. YHC (Rodeo Clown) faked it with confidence (only 2 wrong turns) for my Virgin Q as we kept up a brisk pace at nearly 2.5 miles of steamy hills and swampy bottoms. With the PAX begging for more, we returned to the flag with enough time to squeeze in two sets of Merkins – of course we were wearing our rucks. YHC needed the extra practice (learning how to count) as I worked out the kinks with my first Q. Thanks were given in COT for our fellowship and how the PAX supported a brother in his successful quest for employment. Tasty food and beverages at Einstein’s were enjoyed by all. We washed things down with our ever-savory (and sometimes spicy) conversation.  High 5’s were exchanged as we headed out to conquer the day!

    2. 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

    3. 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!