Tag: #SOJ

  • Preppin’ For Valentines Day

    A dozen of SOJ’s finest gathered at Huguenot Park for the latest round of No Toll. Here is a brief summary for your viewing pleasure:

    Mosey to the parking lot for Warm-Up:
    Jazzercise, Ski Jumps, Australian Snow Angels, Freddy Mercuries, Alabama Prom Dates, Pickle Pounders
    Across the parking lot: High knees, Karaoke, Lunge Walk, Mario Jumps, Bernie Mummy Kicks, Appalachian Lunge Walk, Hillbillies, Crab walk

    Exercise two: Double 11’s
    10 step ups, 1 WW II sit ups………….run the field and complete 10 Hand Release Merkins, 1 Bobby Hurley

    Repeat the normal 11’s pattern until you are done

    Exercise Two: Catch me if you Crawl Bear
    Partner up: One man Crawl Bears, other runs to the gate and back, then assumes the Crawl Bear position

    *Toll Paid: 100 toe taps

    Exercise Three: Hump Circuit with Pickle Pounders, APD’s, and Monkey Humpers.

    One minute of stretching until time is called.

    Numbers/Names/Announcements/Prayer Requests

    YHC took us out

    Final Thoughts: Great effort by all the PAX today! The double 11’s took a lot longer than anticipated. Enjoyed chatting with Dookie this morning and also hearing some good war stories from the Frozen Triangle. The post-workout survey indicated that a good time was had by all.

    SYITG

  • Post Superbowl Beatdown

    8 HIMs shook off their Superbowl evening to have a great start to their week. #Farts for the folks who ghosted their Monday morning. Here’s what went down.

    Quick loop around the streets and back to the flag. DMH, SSH, Ukrainian soldiers, arm circles, and merkins into a plank hold.

    COP 1: 11’s with jump squats and monkey humpers. The twist was broad jump burpees to point one and bear crawl back.

    COP 2: Into the tennis courts for the YHC favorite 4 corners, lady of the night style. Corner 1 windshield wipers 10 rep, Corner 2 double count American hammers 20 rep, Corner 3 double count flutters 30 rep, Corner 4 fence smokers.

    COP 3: Just enough time to squeeze in a Dora. 100 SSH, 200 toe taps, 300 arm circles.

    Time called, numbers, names, update on how the Frozen Triangle went, COT.

    Always an honor to lead you gents.

  • 79

    6 grown-boys ran up and down the street at Satan’s Hill this morning. YHC wanted to push a little extra to proactively burn some calories before Sunday. Here’s what went down…

    WARMARAMA – Moseyed down to the bottom of Satan’s Hill and back to the starting point. Gave the F3 Mission and stretched out while staying dry.

    COP #1 – “Jake’s” Latter

    • Round (1) – Start at the bottom of Satan’s Hill and work up to the top.
      • Run to Marker #1 (5 Squats) and run back to the starting point.
      • Run to Marker #1 (5 Squats), run to Marker #2 (5 Squats), run back to Marker #1 (5 Squats) and run back to the starting point.
      • Run to Marker #1 (5 Squats), run to Marker #2 (5 Squats), run to Marker #3 (5 Squats), run back to Marker #2 (5 Squats), run back to Marker #1 (5 Squats) and run back to the starting point.
    • Round (2) – Start at the bottom of Satan’s Hill and work up to the top.
      • Run to Marker #1 (5 Squats, 5Lt. Dan’s) and run back to the starting point.
      • Run to Marker #1 (5 Squats, 5Lt. Dan’s), run to Marker #2 (5 Squats, 5Lt. Dan’s), run back to Marker #1 (5 Squats, 5Lt. Dan’s) and run back to the starting point.
      • Run to Marker #1 (5 Squats, 5Lt. Dan’s), run to Marker #2 (5 Squats, 5Lt. Dan’s), run to Marker #3 (5 Squats), run back to Marker #2 (5 Squats, 5Lt. Dan’s), run back to Marker #1 (5 Squats, 5Lt. Dan’s) and run back to the starting point.
    • Round (3) – Start at Marker #1 and work up to the top.
      • Run to Marker #1 (3 Burpees) and run back to the starting point.
      • Run to Marker #1 (3 Burpees), run to Marker #2 (3 Burpees), run back to Marker #1 (3 Burpees) and run back to the starting point.

    COP #2 – Triple Check

    • Pacer – Farmer’s Carry (2) Cindy’s to the dumpster and back
    • Exercise #1 – Chin ups on the playground
    • Exercise #2 – Curls with Cindy

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • Frozen Triangle – Saturday, February 8th

    PRAYERS/WINS

    • PRAYER – Jere O’Brien’s funeral service today.
    • WIN – Fandango’s publishing progress!

  • A Few Good Men.

    Three grown-boys were able to get a workout in before the Midlothian monsoon this morning at Timberwolf. Here’s what went down…

    Moseyed over to the parking lot with a couple 25lb dumbbells in hand. Stretched out.

    COP #1 – Triple Check

    • Pacer: Farmer Carry (and curls) with 25lb dumbbells to the end of the parking lot and back.
    • Exercise #1 – Step-ups on picnic table
    • Exercise #2 – Dips on the picnic table

    COP #2 – 11’s – Running width-wise in the bus lot

    • Incline Merkins on the curb
    • Decline Merkins on the curb

    COP #3 – Slowzy around the bus loop/back to the starting point with dumbbells in hand.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • Frozen Triangle – Saturday, February 8th

    PRAYERS/WINS

  • What Happened to Spring?

    Eight stud muffins gathered at the Stony Point Shopping Center for a frosty trek through Larus Park in this morning’s newest edition of Ruckhenge. Approximately 3.5mi of ground was covered under load and the mumblechatter was supreme. Great to see McRib out for maybe the first time, and the return of Double Mint was highly anticipated.

    Announcements: THIS SATURDAY – FROZEN TRIANGLE – DOGPILE 6am – The less questions you ask the better.

    Prayer Requests:

    • Double Mint, DTH, and Broadway all have friends and loved ones battling new cancer diagnoses.

    YHC took us out and over to coffeerama at Einstein’s.

  • Is it Real-a-tor or Real-tor?

    7 grown-boys posted up at the Green Mile this morning for a DOOZY of a workout. Here’s what went down…

    WARMARAMA – Moseyed alllll the way around the school so the PAX could get their bearings for what was to come. Found a spot to give the F3 mission, stretch out and try to decide how to properly pronounce “realtor.”

    COP #1 – 4 Corners (Prostitute-Style)

    • Corner #1 – Front of the school
    • Corner #2 – Side of the school
    • Corner #3 – Back of the school
    • Corner #4 Other side of the school

    The PAX performed BLIMPS at each stop.

    • (5) Burpees
    • (5) Double-count Lunges
    • (5) Double-count Imperial Walkers
    • (5) Merkins
    • (5) Plank Jacks
    • (5) SSH

    YHC had to call a timeout before the last round just to take a breath. ‘Twas a tall task this morning but the PAX crushed it!

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • Frozen Triangle – Hit up Heist for details

    PRAYERS/WINS

    • WIN – Air in our lungs, discipline to get out of bed and the F3 brotherhood

  • Two orgasm laps

    2 PAX in search of a few extra miles met a few minutes early. This was last weeks iteration of the Graveyard Shift. Route was out to Clover Hill HS, across Genito down behind the Food Lion to Brandermill. Past YHC’s humble abode, down to the path all the way to the water. Then we took Brandermill Parkway back to SCMS. We weren’t quite to 6miles so we took a brisk lap around the track. Then not quite a 10k so we took a lap around the parking lot. Good to get out and get some miles and regale Big Rig with tales of YHCs 35k trail race. Thankful for big rig and the support this awesome group of dudes. Also, the title of the backblast is in the exicon I promise.

  • Hilly Tarrington Training Ruck

    While some were waiting to see if Phil saw his shadow, 8 of us were out taking on the hills of Tarrington and surrounding neighborhoods. All and all we clocked in 7 miles, more than ready for the flat 10 of the Iron Triangle! Below did some early dock Merkins on the James.

  • Massage Moans

    10 grown-boys ran around the neighborhood and played on a playground today at The Alamo. The PAX also learned that Cookie moans just as much on a massage table as he does during stretching. Too soon for Justin Tucker jokes?? Here’s what went down today…

    WARMARAMA – Moseyed to the other end of the horseshoe. Gave the mission and stretched. Moseyed down to the tunnel…

    COP #1 – Triple Check

    • Pacer: Run through the tunnel, up the stairs and back
    • Exercise #1 – Wall Sit
    • Exercise #2 – Plank

    COP #2 – Mixed-up mosey on the way to “Rudy’s playground”

    • The PAX spaced out and ran ~1/4 mile mixing in Karaoke runs and Bernie runs.
    • At the playground, (2) PAX members performed (5) pullups while the PAX planked/shuffled along the perimeter. QTY (2).
    • In cadence, the PAX performed (24) incline merkins and (20) decline merkins on the perimeter.
    • YHC’s final score prediction for this weekend…PHI: 24, KC: 20

    COP #3 – Mixed-up mosey back to the RounTrey entrance for Burpee/Lunge alley.

    • (2) Burpees at each mailbox for ~5 mailboxes
    • (5) Double-count lunges at each mailbox for ~ 5 mailboxes

    COP #4 – Dora

    • Run from the clubhouse to the edge of the parking lot
    • (50) WW2’s
    • (100) Double-count flutter kicks

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • Frozen Triangle – Saturday, February 8th. Hit up Heist for deets.

    PRAYERS/WINS

    • Futon’s mother in law still battling!

  • Doozy’s Bridge to King Something

    8 strong including an FNG at the latest edition of River Run! The following is a brief summary for your viewing pleasure:

    The PAX completed an out and back route that took us over to JRHS. Run a lap around the track, then take the trail that connects to River Downs. Apparently Doozy built the bridges – who knew? Left on River Downs, then right on a street with the name “King” in it. Left on Robious, circle back and repeat after 22.5 minutes or so. We all made it back alive.

    Final Thoughts: Great effort by all the runners this morning! We managed to avoid any large hills – which may have been by design. Welcome Sanchez! He is a neighbor of Wedding Singer and a Jets fan. Butt Fumble was ruled out as we are hoping to have him come back. House Party had a near fall on some roots on the trail – I feel like that is a bit of a pattern. Props to the Middle School crew for getting up early and putting in some work.

    SYITG