Tag: #SOJ

  • Timberwolfs Gauntlet

    On a crisp winter morning the 10 of the 12 PAX aligned at the local middle school track. No snow days off at this workout it was time to get down to business. Simply put it was a good day to sleep in, but it was too late to turn around now. Like a true millennial the Q had consulted the only person what will always respond to his questions his wife. Just kidding he talked to his preferred data center environmental killer Grok on what to do for this workout. After a half jog around the track and a light warm up (Side strattle hops, Imperial walkers, Merkins, Light stretch and Arm circles) they got straight into the meat and potato’s of the workout.

    The Task simple. 4 laps around the track. 4 Corners of fun. Corners were constant

    • Corner 1: 10 Burpees
    • Corner 2: 20 Merkins
    • Corner 3: 30 Air Squats
    • Corner 4: 40 LBCs

    The laps how ever came with increasing and different difficulty

    • Lap 1: Spring on straights of Track and Walk on curves
    • Lap 2: lunges on straights of Track and Karaoke on curves
    • Lap 3: Bear Crawl on straights of Track and bakwards jog on curves
    • Lap 4: Spring on straights of Track and Walk on curves, but mid way around the curve do 5 more squats

    The Beatdown ended with some core.

    The 10 PAX had persevered and performed valiantly. Out of the darkness 2 additional PAX appeared in Rudy and BoBerry. Due to scheduling difficulties (being a tad late) they couldnt find the others on the track and instead ran around the parking lot (I think?). As a free workout group I think the only solution to this problem would be angel investor to get us some night vision goggles. Just a thought. Feeling accomplished they ended the workout as all do in F3.

    Announcements: Rudy double feature Friday and Monday in SOJ. Rudy to post fundraising information for a great cause his family is supporting. Reach out to him for additional details

    COT/Prayer Requests

    On the topic of the season of giving just going to throw out a bible verse I read that hit home the other night. Read if that is your type of thing. Acts 20:35

    Additional local news. If anyone likes to hunt. Seen in the Trey is a 20 foot tall 6 point buck . Its origins are unknown and scientists are saying it might have mythical other wordly properties. It seems to find a new victims front lawn daily this week. Additionally, it seems to have a tamer who may not ever sleep and can sneak onto your property at any moment. More news at 11. Just SOJ things

  • Court adjourned, suffering commenced.

    YHC spent the last few weeks prepping for trial as plaintiff’s counsel: long hours, late nights, the usual grind. Got to court ready to roll, and the whole thing got continued. No witnesses, no opening, nothing. Just a quiet little gut punch from the system.

    So instead of wasting that energy on frustration, YHC decided to dump it all into a block beatdown. The pax didn’t deserve it. But they got it anyway.

    Warmarama:

    • Side Straddle Hops
    • Don Quixotes
    • Ukrainian Soldiers
    • LBCs
    • Merkins
    • Alabama Prom Dates
      Standard fare. Quick, uncomfortable, and not the worst part of the morning.

    Mosey to the amphitheater

    Block Ascent (2-Minute Timer):
    One pax runs amphitheater loops. After each loop, stop and do 5 merkins. Switch with Pax doing block work after 2 minute timer sounds.

    Partner does ascending block movements on each level of the amphitheater, moving up one level after both pax members finish the round:

    1. Block Thrusters
    2. Block Swings
    3. Block Halos
    4. Block Squats
    5. Bent Rows
    6. Block Lunges
    7. Floor Press

    Mosey back to the flag.

    Announcements:

    Rosie’s 12 Days of Christmas Dec 23. Secret Santa – don’t forget to grab something for your guy

  • Blistery Winds Run

    YHC and Bullseye left the parking lot in seek of protection from the elements, and so Salisbury it was. Out Oakengate to Winterfield and back, 4.5+miles were logged.

    Apologies to Draper, heard the car horn as we crossed the street but thought it was a ‘hello’ beep and not a ‘wait for me’ beep. Bullseye and I turned around several times on the straightaway, pausing to see if anyone was joining, before plunging into the depths of the dirt road near Ms. Weaver’s house.

    Conversations were had and appreciated.

    -Singer

  • Running on Empty

    No ties to the run itself, just seemed like a classic name for a F3 run. YHC had Grinch-esque ideas of running a Tarrington loop so off we went. The route was not disclosed until the hill was underway. Ha, got em. 4.35 miles in total up Tarrington and through Powderham -> Brigstock, Solstice -> Twin Team and home.

    Stay safe.

    -Singer

  • Swift Freaks at Swift Creek

    Bo and BR met up at the track at Swift Creek Middle for some speedwork. Surprisingly, I don’t think we’ve done too many quarter mile intervals, so today seemed like a good day for it.

    4 lap warmup

    9 interval laps with about 2.5 minutes of rest in between.

    sub 630/mile pace was the intention, but it got closer to 6 before it was over, with an all out sprint on the final straightaway.

    2 lap cool down

  • Black Ice!

    4 HIMs conquered the allure of the fartsack this cold wet morning. 2 HIMs wanted to do a joint-friendly walk, and the other two wanted a beat down. According to the patches of black ice by the carillion, here’s what went down:

    We ran towards the circle, and ran around once before heading to the brick/concrete areas.

    COP: Helicopters, arm circles (forwards/backwards), imperial walkers, ukrainian soldiers, copperhead squats, merkin, flutter kicks.

    Run two circles in the concrete area,

    Up incline merkins 10, dips 10, down incline merkins 10

    WWIIs, American Hammers

    Then we did a series of Back/chest/abs cycles:

    — superman, hand-release merkins, freddie mercury

    — angels/demons, merkins, V-ups

    Ran 2 circles around concrete.

    Ran up to tower, jumped up and down steps 10 times, followed by a series of balls to the wall and squats.

    Ran down to the concourse, and circled twice.

    Broga-lite: downward facing dog, upward facing dog.

    Some leg stretches.

    Joined back with the walkers, numerama, namerama.

    Hitchhiker took us out.

    Chatter included topics of YHC’s new siding business, Hitchhiker’s new app, as well as our childhood experience with parents who tried to power-guide our growth/development/education.

    Hoping for more WDog-ers in the next few weeks! 🙂

  • Thars Gold in Them Hills

    Well, that was quite the adventurous morning. The original Q NTB dropped out with the latest viral bug and Sable’s also still sick after world travels. YHC offered to Q if nobody else wanted it only to be shaken awake by the M saying “your alarm is goin off again” just 5min before the 0500 launch. So YHC texted L Woods the “coming in hot” message and launched into 16 layers to try and keep warm, only to find a permafrost on the truck blocking the windshield view. Showed up 3min late to find L Woods, PR, and Dealer taking a warmup lap in the lot. Then YHC was told nobody else had a route or desire to think of one, so it was “OK, well let’s go this way” having not actually thought of a route myself, but YHC was willing to see where the good Lord might lead us. Following the ends of our noses, mine being the only unprepared one not lit by a headlamp, we found a route across Huguenot and down into Bon Air, and YHC decided a jaunt through woods and new terrain would be fun. Well, we may have quietly trespassed a tiny bit and were then concerned for the pack of bloodthirsty howling coyotes that turned out to be a very upset toddler in a nearby house (probably freaked out by the ghosts of the woods), but we made it through swamp and bramble to climb hand over fist up the railroad tracks berm. Then YHC decide we’d try a little trail called “Don’t Surf” on Google Maps that turned out to be quite a nice mountain bike trail (inspiring the title of this BB), and by the time we exited the beautiful Bon Air woods we had just enough time to speed ruck the return route, all uphill as a straight shot along McRae Rd to COT and coffee at Einstein’s. Prayers for Dealer’s daughter turning six, and for PR’s BIL with early-onset Alzheimers, and for Wildcat. Discussion in Einstein’s revolved around various topics, but included some thoughts on habits, the 80/20 rule, substance use, and parents hotboxing THC with their kids on board. It’s a wild world we live in, and we can’t expect others to make the right choices, but we can live by example. Yours AYE! ~DTH

    Announcements (SEE SLACK!)

    • Monthly: Breaking Bread, Bridge
    • 12/6 Father Daughter Dance
    • 12/23 Rosie’s 12 Days – NoToll

  • Trespassers in the Gloom

    There were 2 Bermuda Boys, on a cold and wet, 70 and sunny morning at Goyne Park. Doolittle and YHC were making our way to the pavilion when the CCPD car was pulling up.

    The officer got out and announced, “The park is closed until dawn.” as she made her way to the pavilion. She was obviously checking to see what we were doing at a park picnic pavilion at 530 in the morning, but then she saw the coupons. “OK, I see you guys are just trying to get a workout in. But like I said, the park is closed from dusk until dawn, unless using lighted facilities” she said, as I could tell she was contemplating her next move.

    “So I’m officially telling you that you’re trespassing, and I expect you to leave the premises” she said with a wink, wink. “So I’ll be leaving now”

    “Be safe out there officer” We said.

    “You do the same” she said

    “Alright Doolittle, let’s do this”

    So we went into the standard warmarama, leading with the usual Side Straddle Hops.

    COP 1 Elevens

    Ascending Thrusters and Descending Groiners

    COP 2 Ascending Ab exercises

    Start with 1 WW2 and 2 double count American Hammers and ascend up to 10 and 20 of each

    COP 3 Lieutenant Dan ascends with Mountain Climbers

    1 Lieutenant Dan and 2 Double Count Mountain Climbers up to 10 and 20 of each

    COP 4 Descending Merkins and Plank Jacks

    start at 10 until time

    I’m glad we were able to get this one in despite the rain and the obvious.

    Lots to pray for and be thankful for this morning. Particularly , the officer for the grace to allow us to continue our workout without a fuss. There are a lot of good ones out there, and we’ll continue to pray for their safety and be thankful for their courage and willingness to serve. I’m sure it can often be a thankless job.

  • Stone Harbor Run

    Bullseye mentioned a trail run out to Stone Gate and off we went. Nice change of scenery hitting the trails, don’t think YHC would have gotten us through those in the pitch dark. 4+ miles logged. Good stuff. Happy December.

    -Singer

  • 43 Turkish Getups!

    That’s right, the fastest growing new AO in RVA witnessed nine Huge-Bell-Toting HIM’s complete 43 Turkish Getups to celebrate the DTH Pain Train’s latest lap around the sun. Here’s a little outline for your reading pleasure:

    WARMERAMA: 

    • Mosey loop without bells and circle up
    • Welcome & Disclaimer
    • Variable warm-up Reps with and without the bells

    THE THANG:

    • Mosey down to the tennis courts
    • Round 1 – x13 Turkish Getups (bonus points for any PAX using the #50 KB for x3 getups)
    • Wait for the SIX doing KB hammers
    • Run up and down Love Hill without KB
    • Round 2 – x10 Turkish Getups
    • Wait for the SIX with WWII Sit-N-Press
    • Run Love Hill
    • Round 3 – x10 Turkish Getups
    • Wait for SIX with supine KB press
    • Run Love Hill
    • Round 4 – x10 Turkish Getups
    • Wait for the SIX with KB overhead Flutters
    • Final run up Love Hill carrying KB’s

    COT:

    • Counterama # 9
    • Namerama
    • Announcerama (see Below)
    • BOM Prayer – Gratefulness Theme

    NMS:  Happy Birthday to YHC! Broken bodies yes, but exuberant spirits will somehow power us through the day. Doing a few sets of TGU’s is no joke, but YHC was pumped to CSAUP these reps alongside such a great group of brothers. TClaps to NTB for joining YHC in the highly exclusive 50 pound TGU Club. Looking forward to seeing what other madness the Huge Bells Q’s come up with in the weeks to come. Yours AYE! ~DTH

    Announcements (SEE SLACK!)

    • Monthly: Breaking Bread, Bridge
    • 12/6 Father Daughter Dance
    • 12/23 Rosie’s 12 Days – NoToll