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  • NO TOIL

    Eight CSAUP-loving SOJ studs accepted the 4WD challenge and whatever MABA madness might be in store. Here’s how we counted to 100:

    The THANG: 

    • Welcome & Disclaimer
    • #MABA… x10 Burpees OYO

    COP #1: 

    • WARMERAMA = BURPEE TRAIL
    • Mosey around the woods loop periodically stopping to complete x5 burpees
    • TOTAL x30 Burpees

    COP #2:

    • QUARTER POUNDER PLUS
    • Line up on the end of the Field
    • Sprint to 25yd, x25 Mtn Climbers (2-ct), Bernie back
    • x5 Burpee recovery
    • Sprint to 50yd, x50 Michael Phelps holding People’s Chair, Bernie back
    • x5 Burpee recovery
    • Sprint to 75yd, x75 LBC’s, Bernie back
    • x5 Burpee recovery
    • Sprint to 100yd, x100 SSH’s, Bernie back
    • x5 Burpee recovery
    • TOTAL x20 Burpees

    COP #3:

    • PAVILION LADDER
    • x8 Burpee, run around Pavilion
    • x7 Burpees, run around Pavilion
    • ETC, down to x 1 Burpee & Run
    • TOTAL x 36 Burpees

    F3 PLANKORAMA REVIEW

    COP #4:

    • PAVILION COOL-DOWN …you know, since we didn’t do the usual Warm-Up at the start
    • x6 Burpees
    • x10 DQ’s IC
    • x10 ISW’s IC
    • x10 Soldiers IC
    • x10 Cherry Pickers IC
    • x15 Tempo Werkins IC
    • x5 Ranger M’s IC
    • x10 WWII’s IC
    • x10 Left Oblique WWII’s
    • x10 Right Oblique WWII’s
    • x20 Heels to Heaven
    • x10 Suzanne Sommers (ea side)
    • x20 APD’s
    • x30 Moroccan Nightclubs IC

    Mosey BTTF:

    • x10 Final burpees to complete today’s MABA 100 Burpee Challenge – BOOM! 

    COT:

    • Counterama # 8
    • Namerama
    • Announcerama (see Below)
    • BOM Prayer

    Prayer Requests:

    • Power outages, City Water Out

    NMS:  The DTH+Sable caravan arrived on scene and another 6 joined the party. GREAT numbers for 20 degrees and black ice everywhere. Extra emphasis was given for the Disclaimer this morning! Effort was made to spell NO TOLL in the snow while cranking 100 SSH’s, but Bromance thought the beatdown wasn’t hard enough and spelled NO TOIL instead. L Woods continues to accelerate and earned the name “L rabbit” as YHC tried to keep up with him. Belay’s fitness level and high quality form continues to set the standard. YHC did not take the bait and leap the gate today – nobody needs a broken leg. And hey, we stayed warm and crushed 100 burpees! (Actually 102 cause addition apparently isn’t my talent). Yours AYE! ~DTH

    Announcements (SEE SLACK!)

    • TONIGHT!!!  7pm SOJ Meeting at Rodeo Clown’s house, open to ALL SOJ PAX
    • Thur 1/9, TIM MAN VQ at The Forge!!!
    • Sat 1/11, Split BDay Q at Dogpile
    • MABA JANUARY CHALLENGE = 100 Burpees per Day x31 days! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q8mbKXzRZw
    • DRY JANUARY – abstain from your usual indulgences this month! 
    • Ongoing opportunities (details on Slack): Breaking Bread, The Bridge, SOJ OTB monthly Ruck
    • February CSAUP – Frozen Triangle

  • in search of the Alaskan Pipeline

    Two intrepid PAX braved some bitter cold to get in a few miles today. With Big Rig doing the Roanoke Half and YHC doing the Willis River 35k, we both were needing to get in some big miles this morning. We made it out and got in a solid 15-16 miles. Time on feet was high with slow paces and stops for thawing out, hydration and nutrition. Always good to get some miles in with Big Rig. Talk about cold, things were freezing YHC had never experienced before!

  • Introducing: THE WHEEL OF DEATH!!!

    15 cold weather junkies converged at Rockwood but instead of the expected ice bath immersion experience, the good Doctor kept his comrades warm in the pursuit of MABA madness. Here are the mountains these heroes conquered today:

    The THANG: 

    WARMERAMA: 

    • Multiple laps around the parking lot with variable movements to get the blood flowing
    • Circle up on the Bball Court
    • Welcome & Disclaimer
    • Variable reps IC with a bit of stretching

    COP #1: 

    • Shift back to the front parking lot for FOUR CORNERS – LADY OF THE NIGHT
    • Corner 1 – #MABA – yep, x10 Burpees
    • Corner 2 – x20 Oblique LBC’s (x10 ea side)
    • Corner 3 – x30 Mtn Climbers
    • Corner 4 – x40 Nancy Kerrigans (x20 ea leg)
    • (=70 Burpees in total)

    COP #2:

    • Mosey to the playground and present THE WHEEL OF DEATH!!!
    • All PAX plank with feet on rotating platform
    • PlankWalk to rotate the dias for one full circuit – many PAX fell away in this effort

    COP #3:

    • Mosey to the large middle lot
    • BEAST – explained to PAX – x6 stops with x6 Reps at each stop, for x6 Rounds total
    • Round 1 – yep, #MABA, Burpees (=36 total)
    • Round 2 – APD’s
    • Round 3 – Plank Line Hops
    • Round 4 – Deep Squats
    • Round 5 – WWII’s
    • Round 6 – Groiners

    COP #4:

    • Back to the WHEEL OF DEATH
    • The Q had been contemplating the failure of the former effort, so PAX directed to partner up
    • One partner planks on the rail, legs held by their partner, with entire PAX walking the dias clockwise until a PAX drops – got maybe 2 rotations
    • Switch positions and walk the other direction until a PAX falls out – BETTER with maybe 4 rotations! 

    COP #5:

    • Mosey BTTF and circle up
    • HUNDO FLUTTER 
    • x25 High Flutters
    • x25 Low Flutters
    • Roll over and stretch core
    • x25 High Flutters
    • x25 Low Flutters
    • Roll over and stretch core

    COT:

    • Counterama # 15
    • Namerama
    • Announcerama (see Below)
    • BOM Prayer

    NMS:  Empty Rockwood Q sheet on a Friday will almost always mean a DTH double-Q, and a few headlocking texts to get the PAX out even in the bitter cold. Way to get out there gents!!! YHC has been eyeing the new playground equipment for a couple months, and decided today was good for introducing the Wheel of Death. LOTS of options with this bad boy. Partnered option two was awesome – maybe add burpee penalties next time for guys who drop out until we have a winner team left. Love this SOJ PAX and all the energy going into the new year. And yes, if you hadn’t already noticed, every DTH Q this month will check the MABA box. Let’s GO!!! Yours AYE! ~DTH

    Announcements (SEE SLACK!)

    • TUE 1/7, 7pm SOJ Meeting at Rodeo Clown’s house, open to ALL SOJ PAX
    • Wed 1/8, Swirly 10-Year at WDog
    • Thur 1/9, TIM MAN VQ at The Forge!!!
    • Sat 1/11, Split BDay Q at Dogpile
    • MABA JANUARY CHALLENGE = 100 Burpees per Day x31 days! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q8mbKXzRZw
    • DRY JANUARY – abstain from your usual indulgences this month! 
    • Ongoing opportunities (details on Slack): Breaking Bread, The Bridge, SOJ OTB monthly Ruck
    • February CSAUP – Frozen Triangle

  • Back up to 50, sometimes 110

    A handsome six pack of ruck brothers assembled in the frigid gloom to tackle at least a few miles under extra weight. YHC had challenged the PAX to pack an extra 10 pounds today, which brought YHC up to 50 pounds – feelin’ like Growruck all over again! Then we also shared Sandy (60# sandbag) for the duration of the ruck. The GTE vets all agreed anything is possible (and better) than when we bear crawled downhill with 50+ pound packs on board. Appreciated the warm conversation on a cold morning – and TSG learned something new! (See picture) Yours AYE! ~DTH

  • 75-year old Donkey D!{k

    11 grown-boys saw YHC on the Q sheet and knew EXACTLY what to expect this morning. A smile from ear to ear, passion through the roof and some energy to burn after Notre Dame took care of business last night. Let’s gooo!!!

    WARMARAMA – A pretty lengthy “victory lap” up the hill, around the corner and back through the woods. Stretched out with some intentional QTY’s to bust Hermey’s chops a little bit: SSH’s (23), DMH, Cherry Pickers (10), Sit and Stretch, Rosco’s Mom, Merkins, Wilson’s wife and Fudd’s wife.

    COP #1 – Moseyed over to the playground for a mini “Rudy’s playground” routine.

    • (2) PAX members performed QTY (5) pull ups while the remaining PAX members performed Incline Merkins/played on the bridge. Two rounds.

    COP #2 – Moseyed to the far end of the parking lot for 11’s.

    • Incline/Decline Merkins on the curb.

    COP #3 – Moseyed to the bottom of Satan’s Hill for a quick run to the top w/ some stops along the way. QTY’s were a nod to area code 574. Go Irish!

    • At the (3) stops on the way up, performed (5) SSH’s, (7) Arm Circles and (4) Squats.
    • At the (3) stops on the way down, performed (5) SSH’s, (7) Arm Circles and (4) Squats.

    COP #4 – Triple Check

    • Run to the top of the hill
    • Jerkins
    • Coupon Curls

    Sprinkled in some Burpees for those who are taking on the January Burpee Challenge.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • Frozen Triangle: Saturday, February 8th

    PRAYERS/WINS

    • Sunny D’s mom is living her best life!
    • Dumar’s dad is still battling!

  • N.O.L.A.

    9 grown-boys made their way to Timberwolf this morning and got after it! YHC wanted to show some love and respect for the families affected by the tragedy in New Orleans, LA (NOLA) so here’s what went down…

    WARMARAMA – Moseyed to the bus loop for some stretching. SSH’s, DMH, Cherry Pickers, Sit and Reach, Rosco’s Mom, Merkins, Wilson’s Wife and Fudd’s Wife. Moseyed back over to the parking lot for headlamps/kettlebells and made our way down to the football field.

    COP #1 – 4 Corners on the track. QTY (15) at each corner for the (15) people that passed away.

    • Corner #1 – (N) No-Cheat Merkins
    • Corner #2 – (O) Box-Cutters but making an “O” shape
    • Corner #3 – (L) Lunges
    • Corner #4 – (A) Alabama PD’s

    COP #2 – Field-width runs/Merkins

    • Perform merkins ABC style until you reach (N), run to the other end of the field.
    • Perform merkins ABC style until you reach (O), run to the other end of the field.
    • Perform merkins ABC style until you reach (L), run to the other end of the field.
    • Perform (1) Burpee for the (A)

    COP #3 – Kettlebell letters

    • The PAX attempted to spell out “NOLA” by passing the kettlebells around. Long story short, 16 burpees were performed.
    • Each PAX member had a turn holding a kettlebell away from the body and spelling out the letters N-O-L-A. Repeated 3x.

    COP #4 – Ring of Fire with various kettlebell exercises.

    Some sprints were worked in as well. Hate ’em but love ’em.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • Frozen Triangle – Saturday, February 8th

    PRAYERS/WINS

    • Prayers for the families affected by the tragedy in NOLA as they try to resume their lives.
    • GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!

  • The Pre-Run Part Deaux: The Trail

    Having wrapped up 6ish miles, YHC and Big Rig ventured out to tour the trails of Rockwood Park. Route was to stay to the right and run along the water, following the trail. Unfortunately this proved to be difficult while it was still pitch black outside. We did well, making good time until YHC ran out of gas. YHC needs to a better job listening to the body, pushed a little too hard, getting after it three days in a row.

  • Better Wear a Cup For That

    2 Bermuda Boys hit the jungle gym at Ecoff Elementary for Pull Up, Dip, and Slam Ball?? Session. New to the already unique Off The Books workout, Pool Boy wanted to play with one of his new toys, the 20 lb slam ball. Here’s what went down.

    Start with the normal arm circles, and neck, chest, and shoulder stretches.

    Hollow Rocks and leg raises with Slam Ball

    Banded Pull Up pyramid

    Several Sets of Dips

    Squat and Toss the Slam Ball to each other over the ladder (this was difficult with only YHC’s headlamp on the edge of the ply area for light)
    Kipping Pull-ups

    Sit ups and American Hammers and toss the Slam Ball. Definitely almost had a nut shot attempting these.

    Max reps Banded Pull-ups

    This was officially Pool Boy’s 100th post. It’s really inspiring to see how far he’s come in 7 months. I’m proud to say that I was the one able to EH him to come to that State Farm Tuesday CSAUP back in May, but he should be even more proud of all the hard work he’s put in up to this point. Congrats brother!

  • 101 for 2024

    After the usual pull up session no WARMARAMA was needed, got right into. While looking for the headlights off in the distance of the fart packers this is where it started.

    triple set of WW3’s, offset merkins on the slam ball, jump rope. The timer was the runner and we ran between each workout.

    Next up we did calf raises with cindies in hand while time ran a lap. 3 laps and each lap change for position. Straight leg, pigeon toed, duck footed.

    If the calfs weren’t sore heres some SSH’s while timer farmer carries cindies across parking lot and runs back.

    next up 3 rounds of (6)deficit merkins on the parking curbs, (12) ranger merkins, (25) block chest press.

    with a few minutes to kill command or abs. Heels to heaven and alternating stiff leg LBC’s.

    What a way to finish off 2024. 5/21/2024 I started F3 at goyne park, today was 101 posts. My goal was to get 100 posts for 2024 and I just got it. I can’t thank Big Rig enough for getting me out there, and everyone else along the way. I’m looking forward to 2025.

  • chasing paces

    after previous miscommunication, YHC and Big Rig met at Swift Creek Elementary for a run on the Brandermill paths. Running down along the reservoir and back for 5ish miles. We were going for progressive paces for the middle miles, but the windy paths made it difficult to hit our lofty goals. But, we are better for attempting it!