Tag: Satan’s Hill

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  • Flex Friday…. No, Killer Friday

    After ending another week with Amazon, come home take a nap then get up to honor my commitment of the Q. A hard working 13 came out and perhaps I’m should star or put something beside my name to indicate that come at your own risk. I knew that I was going to have something that brings it(no doubt). Let’s highlight….

    Started out with a WARMARAMMA (SSHs, Don Quixotes, Imperial Walkers, Ukrainian Soldiers, Copperhead Squats, Merkins, LBCs plus a little stretching(Parker loves it, fact he gets a little PTSD). After that, it was time for the main feast

    Part 1: triple check of Tricep Dips, Plank Walks around the little island, run to the curb and back. This was a set up for what’s to come

    Part 2: Dora(bringing a lot of pain) with 50 Hollow Body Rocks, 150 Merkins(band behind the back), 250 Suitcase Squats(with the bands), 350 LBCs(with the bands). The runner goes down to the trail, to the gazebo turn then return back. Taziki and Rudy were racing each other, they were in the zone. The Merkins with the bands(starting out they are fine but then it rises up and gets you).

    Next, there’s 4 corners, now add a sadistic 4 corners at Satan’s Hill. Starting out in the lot with 25 plank jacks, up to the top of the hill for 50 Carolina Dry Docks, down the hill to the bottom for 75 Monkey Humpers, turn back to the lot for 100 2 count toe taps. Taziki and I pushing hard up to the last part.

    I know that we were coming to the end, so a little broga to close things out. A lot of groans yet the muscles were warm, feeling looser. Hit the 45 minute mark, time called. Numbers, names, announcements and prayer led by YHC to close things out

    Prayers out to Parker(soon to be adding another addition to the family soon). A pleasure to get out there today, weather was perfect plus had both Roth and Hagar Van Halen playing. Did I go back to sleep after a little breakfast (YES), for me to simply get out to whatever Q I can make feels great plus it’s therapeutic. A chance to say hi and have some mumble chatter with the guys help plant good vibes thru the body. If you’re coming to RNR tomorrow, see you there

  • It’s about the people- Swoop 1 year

    30 beasts showed up for the 1 year anniversary for YHC. YHC was taken back by the showing from this group and immediately began planning some audibles due to the size of the group. here is how it went down.

    Slow mozey up and down satans hill to get the blood flowing then

    warmarama- SSH, Dead man hang, Ukranian soldier, copperhead squats, merkins, LBCs, stretches

    THE THANG

    2 rounds of 5 burpees, 10 WWIIs, 15 squats , 20 monkey humpers

    mozey to the entrance of the neighborhood for some 11’s – runner to the sign and back. exercises were diamond WWII’s & HR merkins

    Mozey back through the parking lot and trail and over to the cul de sac near Wilson’s house for a triple check. mountain climbers, mike tyson pushups and runner up the hill.

    mozey to the top of the hill for a dora- 100 merkins, 200 APD’s and 300 jump squats ( called early for time)

    mozey back to the flag with one minute to spare… 5 burpees OYO….time called

    Announcements

    1. State farm one year
    2. Memorial day convergence
    3. 2nd F lunch @ firehouse north of the River

    PEDIATRIC CANCER FUNDRAISER – DONATE TO HELP KIDS WITH CANCER. SHARE WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW… https://pages.donately.com/teambrightside/fundraiser/john-schroepfer-f3-rva

    YHC gave a quick speech full of emotion for this group of beasts. I heard Gomer say ” It is not about the AO its about the people” this morning to another member of the pax and it home with me for the whole workout. YHC was taken back by the showing of love this morning and this group has meant a lot to me over this year. I have seen a group of men who step up to help others in many ways and will do anything to help a brother out. Growruck was a great way to finish out year one for me and to see first hand a group of this PAX coming together to pull each other across the finish line. MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT TO F3 RVA. Lets continue to show the sad clowns how F3 can change their lives!

    Wildcat took us out in prayer.

  • Q Sheet Robbery

    After the Q Sheet was robbed by..no names, but he is 40something…… YHC refreshed the 2024 Cornhole day at Satan’s Hill.

    Here’s what went down. Quick jog up SH and back down. SSH, Don Quixote, DMH, Jazzercise, hip stretch, LBCs and merkins.

    Let the games begin. The PAX was divided up into 2 teams.

    First round- both team start at 40, one player from each group tossed bags. -10 reps in da hole and -5 reps on the board. Miss the board with all 4 bags = broad jump burpees across the parking lot, Bernie back. All with Cindys Round 1- WW3. Round 2-Shrugs. Round 3- Curls. Round 4- Skull crushers. Round 5- American hammers.

    Team 1 missed curls and skull crushers due to broad jump burpees.

    Second Round- Total in the hole after 2 rounds. Loosing had to run up SH

    Third Round- We shortened the toss distance and shot free throws to the hole. After 3 rounds it was a tight finish at 15-14 with Team 2 going for a run.

    Last 5 Minutes, Mudslide led Broga.

    Announcements, Prayer requests, COT

    Have a great GTE this weekend gents! Be safe and enjoy!

    Always an honor to lead you men!

  • Thunderstruck

    Sixteen men started their Friday off by taking on Satan’s Hill. We kicked things off with a mosey up and down Satan’s hill, followed by SSH, Don Q’s, Cherry Pickers, LBCs, and Merkins.

    Next, each of us grabbed a rock to run with for a set of 11’s in the parking lot that included squats thrusts, and skull crushers.

    Afterward, we partnered up for a Dora, pushing through 100 Merkins, 200 squats, and 300 LBC’s while alternating running to the top of Satan’s hill. 

    We wrapped up with some tunes: “Green Sally Up” w/ squats, “Thunderstruck” w/ burpees, and a second round of “Green Sally Up” w/ Merkins.

    My VQ was both an honor and a humbling experience. Thanks to everyone who came out and pushed themselves. I’m looking forward to the next one 

  • Satan’s Hill & Cindy Combo

    13 Beasts which included 1 FNG showed up to Satan’s Hill this morning to see what the Heist/Futon combo Q would look like. Here is how it went down:

    Warm up: Mosey to bottom of Satan’s Hill and back to the flag for some in cadence exercises including SSH, Deadman hang, Copperhead squats, Ukranian soldiers, Flutter kicks, Merkins, and stretches

    COP 1 (Heist): 11s on Satan’s Hill (1/2 way up) with LBCs and Squats

    COP 2 (Futon): Partner up for a Dora with a twist – Timer is the partner performing cinder block repetitions (partners broke things down in sets of 25-50) while other partner performs exercise. 100 skull crushers w/ mountain climbers, 150 anterior raises with ab exercise of choice, 200 bicep curls with plank X toe touches, 250 chest press with ball dippers

    Time called, numbers, names

    Announcements – SOJ VQ week next week, Monday at the Alamo – Blacktop, Thursday at Timberwolf – Rudy & Friday at Satan’s Hill – Taziki; Grow Ruck May 3-4, F3 10 Year Convergence to raise $10,000+ for Pediatric Cancer Awareness

    Prayer Requests – Parker’s cousin and family as they were expecting a new baby, but unfortunately suffered a miscarriage; Wildcat and wife as they welcomed baby Matteo into the world – get some rest buddy; General prayers for all those suffering quietly

    Heist and YHC enjoyed leading the group this morning and seeing some old faces, new faces and an FNG. Welcome to F3 Ken AKA The Situation who hails from New Jersey. Hope to see you back out there! Have a blessed day fellas!

  • Dont drop the rock

    18 Men showed up this morning for a little fun on Satan’s Hill. YHC sent out a challenge to a group of people last night and challenged them to post. to encourage them I told them I would donate $ towards the F3 / Brightside fundraiser for pediatric cancer. 8 of those people took me up on the challenge and YHC donated $100 towards the fundraiser! If you are reading this and feeling like you want to help the cause I have included the link for you.

    Warmarama- after a stroll up satan’s hill and back we started with SSH, Imperial Walkers, ukranian soldiers, dead man hang , some leg stretches, LBCs and merkins

    THE THANG

    dont drop the rock- Triple check with the rocks partner 1 carried the rock and ran around the parking lot island as the timer, partner 2 curls, partner 3 skull crushers

    Suicides on the hill – round 1 – bear crawl 1/4 way up the hill 10 merkins and back to start. ROund 2 – cardio changed to lunges 1/4 way merkins and back and then 1/2 way up for 20 lbcs and back. Round 3 cardio changed to karoke up 1/4 10 merkins, 1/2 20 lbs, 3/4 30 squats. Round 4 cardio changed to run and 1/4 10 merkins and back , 1/2 20 lbcs and back, 3/4 30 squats and back, then up the whole hill for 40 SSH and back

    Finished off with 8 burpees for the 8 guys that caused me to donate to the cause this morning. TIme called

    annoucements- F3 / TEAM BRIGHTSIDE fundraiser- DONATE and tell friends we can make a big impact!

    https://pages.donately.com/teambrightside/fundraiser/john-schroepfer-f3-rva

    SWOOP leading 10 mile ruck from rockwood park tomorrow at 6 am. grab a sack and meet us there!

    Nancy took us out in prayer

  • Back to Back… Welcome the bands

    After yesterday, then working last night my legs and knees wetter hating life a little. After a little sleep, once we started warming up things turned for the better plus the changed to ok no problem we got this. An even dozen ventured out to get ready for my first time at Satan’s Hill in 2024.

    A WARMARAMMA: SSHs, Cherry Pickers, Imperial Walkers, Ukrainian Soldiers, Don Quixotes, Merkins, LBCs, Alabama Prom Dates we grabbed our band for some extra leg stretching to the side and across(that felt good). After that it was time for the main part.

    Started out a triple check with what the guys at Twin Team were doing today. Hand released Merkins, Butterfly situps, run to the curb on the other side and back. Once that was completed, time for the bands. First thing was 2 rounds of toe taps band around the waist. The first round was simply getting used to it, warming up. The second round was to go one on one see who could do the most in that one minute. Those who lost: a small 5 burpee penalty then into the next part.

    The next part was simple: Bernies for one minute(it did not matter you went left or right keep it going). After that torch the legs and cardio more with broad jumps(with the band) I will tell you that it starts to take someone down when you are trying to go far and you can’t(plus Heist was having a slight pants issue). Were we done, not even close. The 3 directional dashes that as you want to go then come back the legs and hips are screaming plus the heart rate is thru the roof. There was one final thing: up Satan’s Hill: go halfway them turn and bernie the rest of the way up. Overtime yes, back to the flag

    Numbers, names(welcome Rob(Hacky Sack) to the group FNGs back to back days and they are still alive). Announcements, Taziki’s wife will be home today and always show love for Wildcat(special delivery upcoming), prayer led by YHC to take us out

    Check Slack a lot of things upcoming plus there’s a VQ tomorrow at Dogpile (Fergie) the usual activity at RNR(reminder to park around the back part we will be meeting there till November). Have a good one see you next time

  • Ruck Vs Warriors – Warriors Won It

    11 Warriors gathered at Satan’s Hill for a beatdown. This is how things went down!

    WARMARAMA
    Run to the neighborhood entrance and back from the parking lot.
    SSH, Donkeyote, Flutter kicks, Merkins, Arm Circles, Deadman Hang

    WORKOUT
    Round 1:
    Ten workout stations were set up with the various exercises. Runner wears the ruck and runs to the fire hydrant and back.
    Sumo Squats with the Ruck
    Merkins
    Jump Ropes
    Scull Crushers
    Curls
    Burpee
    American Hammer
    Mountain Climbers
    Side Straddle Hops
    Hand Release Merkins
    High Knees

    Round 2:
    Replaced some exercises with the ones below. The runner wears the ruck and runs to the second pick-up truck and back.
    Tricep Dips
    Lunges
    Alabama Prom Dates
    Ball Dippers

    Round 3 (Dora)
    100 Heals to the Heaven
    200 Flutter kicks

    Announcements:
    Oyster’s Lunch – noon – Rusty Tacos – Westchester Commons Shopping Center
    September 21st Special Convergence at Dog Pile for the 10th Anniversary of F3 RVA and Build the Awareness of Pediatric Cancer. Our goal is to raise 10K, and all funds go to pediatric cancer research and development. Futon and YeeHaw will provide more details soon.

    Prayers:
    Pray for the speedy recovery of Rosie.
    Pray for brave souls who lost their lives in the Baltimore Bridge accident.
    Pray for a happy and healthy spring break for kids and families.

    It was an honor to lead you all today. Cheers to many more workout sessions. Stay Happy, Healthy, Young, Fit, and Blessed!

  • This one is for Futon

    YHC was picking his daughter up from daycare yesterday, minding his own business, and along comes Futon talking smack and encouraging my daughter to purchase a book from the book fair after we agreed that we didn’t need any more toys or books.

    Needless to say, YHC walked away with a $20 Barbie book including a toy microphone and began planning his payback. Please direct any and all feedback on the Q today to Futon.

    Here’s what went down:

    Mosey — Sultree Dr to Farnham Ln to Willowmore Trail and back to Clubhouse

    Warm up — @ Clubhouse

    • Circle up
      • Side Straddle hop — 20x
      • Dead man hang. C, L, R 
      • On your six,
        • Roscoe’s mom, L/R
        • Leg to chest, L/R

    Thing 1 — Triple Check @ Satan’s Hill

    • Burpees
    • Merkins
    • Runner to the top of Satan’s Hill and back

    Mosey to Farham Lane 

    Thing 2 — Super DORA @ Farham Ln

    • American Hammers 100x
    • Heels to Heaven 200x
    • LBCs 300x
    • Squats 400x
    • Lunge halfway down Farham Ln, Bernie back

    Mosey to Clubhouse

    COT — @ Clubhouse

    • Announcements
      • Rain or Shine at Dogpile, Mostly Rain Heist has the Q tomorrow at DP
      • Last Year of Hate – Heist Turns 39, Q at NoToll Tuesday 3/26
      • GrowRuck – Sign up, let’s go. Rosie/DTH for details.
      • 10 Year Convergence / Pediatric Cancer Awareness – We’re aiming to raise $10k for our 10 years of F3 RVA, all funds go to pediatric cancer research and development. Futon/Yeehaw to provide details in coming weeks on how to get involved.
    • Prayer requests
      • Prayers for Wildcat and his family with the upcoming scans.
      • Prayers for NTB and his family with the news of expecting another member of the family.
    • Futon took us out
  • Spring has arrived!

    20 strong beasts came out on this absolutely perfect morning for a nice little beatdown at Satan’s Hill. It is nice to see attendance numbers creeping back up as the weather improves. Sunny and 70 is for everyone, sunny and 20 not so much! Here is how it all went down:

    Warm up: Mosey to the bottom of Satan’s Hill and back to the parking lot. Welcomed the PAX including 1 FNG (Justin – HUD) and went over the F3 Mission Statement. Exercises included Invisible Jump Rope, Copperhead Squats, Deadman Hang (C/R/L), Cherry Pickers, Merkins, Butterfly Stretch, Knee to Chest (R/L) and Flutter Kicks

    COP 1: Satan’s Hill Cindy Play, Partnered up and started in front of the parking lot and traveling partner goes to the fire hydrant and back with exception of round 5 ended at the top of the hill. Round 1: P1 – Cindy Curls, P2 – Grapevine facing R + 10 merkins at top; Round 2: P1 – Skull Crushers, P2 – Grapevine facing L + 10 werkins at top; Round 3: P1 – Overhead Rainbows, P2 – Bernie + 10 Diamond merkins at top; Round 4: P1 – Chest Press, P2 – 10 count bear crawl, 10 lunges, 5 broad jumps until reaching endpoint + 10 Alligator merkins at top; Round 5: P1 – Abs Invisible Rope Climb, P2 – Sprint to top of Satan’s Hill + 10 merkins at top

    COP 2: Triple Check: Twisted Jump In/Outs, Jump Squats, Runner to the bottom of Satan’s Hill

    COP 3: Dora: 100 Carolina Drydocks, 200 (2) count scissor kicks, 300 Calf raises w/ Raise the roof – Runner to end of the parking lot

    Time called, Numbers & Names

    Announcements – Pickleball starting back up – See Slack/Oyster for more details, Oyster’s Paid Lunch March 29 at Rusty Taco, Grow Ruck May 3-5, F3RVA 10 Year/Pediatric Cancer Awareness Convergence September 21 (more info to follow soon), Alamo 1 Year Anniversary 3/18 – Let’s get big numbers out for this!

    Prayer Requests – Yeehaw’s daughter, Liv, has additional scans on Tuesday 3/19 – prayers for positive news

    Thanks to all for coming out this morning and bettering yourselves! Good to see so many with a good mix of some OGs, some 1ish year guys, some pretty new guys and an FNG. Welcome to Justin (HUD) a real estate developer. Thanks to WebstUR for recruiting him! Keep getting out and pushing yourselves and those around you!