Tag: #SOJ

  • Cornhole: Breakfast of Champions

    11 HIMs kicked off Rosh Hashanah with a bang. YHC looked at his watch and saw it was 5:29:55 which meant two things – Tzatziki was pulling in the parking lot, and it was time to mosey. Indigenous run with 5 squats, did one lap around the track. Hermey thought it was Wednesday and he had mistakenly showed up to Miles of Truth. YHC put him at ease and let him know it would all be over soon. Headed to the other side of the school in the bus loop and arrived at the main event. Quick warm up to get the shoulders going.

    The main event – Cornhole!

    First half was the Individual Event of 1-v-1 cornhole, the second half was a Team Event of 6-v-5. A lucky PAX member would roll a dice twice, first roll decides the workout, second roll decides the scoring. PAX went with the Luck-of-the-Irish and had Rudy roll. Here were the options:

    Workouts
    1) Winners run to bball court and back, losers run around the school
    2) Winners 25 merkins, losers 25 merkins with a band
    3) Winners 20 squats, losers 20 squat thrusters
    4) Winners 100 single count toe taps, losers 100 double count toe taps
    5) Winners 10 8-count Shazams, losers 20 8-count Shazams
    6) Winners run to bball court and back, losers run around the school

    Scoring Methods
    1) one bag toss only, closest to hole wins
    2) three bag tosses, most points wins
    3) three bag tosses, most in the hole wins
    4) two bag tosses, most points wins
    5) Long distance. Take 5 steps back, most points wins
    6) three tosses bag furthest away from hole but on the board wins

    We squeezed in several individual events and two rounds of team events. Swoop’s Eagles-branded cornhole boards were often blamed for poor performance, but YHC witnessed a lot of tosses that looked like a Hurts pass over the middle…

    Punishments were evenly distributed, the PAX was glad to not have any rain today, and fun was had by all.

    Announcements – VQ Week, Daddy-Daughter Dance, Father-Son Camping, The Bridge – check Slack for details

    Prayer requests – Boberry’s brother and everyone else impacted by the hurricane, State Farm and his wife as they get ready to move to Pennsylvania, the students, parents, and faculty of Tomahawk Creek Middle School.

    Next week at Timberwolf is Rudy’s rendition of Thursday Morning Lights, see you all there!

  • The Mysterious Case of the Phantom Q Sheet

    Confusion abounded as 13 men expected either a Chaplain or Machismo Q……….But the Dark Lord was able to use the power of the Forgecast to seize control. It was time to put in some work.

    Slaughter start on the Grassy Knolls. Bear Crawl up, Lunge across the top, run down.

    Warm Up: Side Straddle Hops, Ukranian Soldiers, Arm Circles, Shoulder Taps, Freddy Mercuries,

    to the Curb for: Butt Kicks, Knee Pulls, Bernie Sanders, Mummy Kicks, Open the Gates, Mario Jumps, etc.

    Mosey to the HIll for Exercise One: Mega Crabs

    Not to be confused with Super Crabs – this is a 24 count exercise that involves 10 count crab walks, 2 crab cakes, and two hand release merkins. Repeat and make your way down the hill.

    Exercise Two: Indigenous People’s Run
    Run around the lower parking lots, stopping whenever it was my turn to sprint for Ab Exercises: 50 LBC’s, 25 Boxing Cockroaches, 100 Alabama Prom Dates, 30 Heels to Heaven.

    Exercise Three: Triple Check
    Balls to the Wall, Bobby Hurley’s, run down the stairs and up the hill.

    Exercise Four: Mount Monkey Hump
    From the base of Mt. Chaplain: 10 Monkey Humpers in the parking lot. Increase by 10 at each parking lot as you make your way to the summit. Maxed out at 60.

    Back to the Flag just as time expired.

    Numbers/Names/Announcements/Prayer Requests (Last Call’s Friend)

    YHC took us out

    Final Thoughts: Initially thought I was being pranked as Machismo had reportedly signed up for the Q. Looking forward to see what he has in store next week. Strong work by the PAX who appeared to embrace the Mega Crabs and other offerings. As is typical, lots of juvenile humor surrounding the ADP’s and Monkey Humpers. The attractive female manning the school security cameras will never be the same again.

    SYITG

  • Weinke?

    10 grown-boys made their way out to The Green Mile this morning but were met with The “Toughest Mile!”

    Warm Up – Moseyed over to the busloop to warm up and stretch out…SSH, DMH, LBC’s, Rosco’s Mom, Merkins, Wilson’s Wife and Fudd’s Wife.

    The THANG – The “toughest mile.” Moseyed to the other end of the bus loop to take our position at the cones which were set up ~73 yards apart. The objective was to perform the 1st exercise (1) time…perform the 2nd exercise (2) times and revisit the 1st exercise (1) time all the way up to (12).

    1, 2/1, 3/2/1, 4/3/2/1, 5/4/3/2/1, 6/5/4/3/2/1, 7/6/5/4/3/2/1, 8/7/6/5/4/3/2/1, 9/8/7/6/5/4/3/2/1, 10/9/8/7/6/5/4/3/2/1, 11/10/9/8/7/6/5/4/3/2/1, 12/11/10/9/8/7/6/5/4/3/2/1

    • 1st Exercise – Run to the cones (~73 yards away) and back. (73 yards x 24 = ~ 1 Mile)
    • 2nd Exercise – (2) Burpees
    • 3rd Exercise – (3) Lt. Dan’s
    • 4th Exercise – (4) Merkins
    • 5th Exercise – (5) Carolina Dry Docks
    • 6th Exercise – (6) Bobbly Hurley’s
    • 7th Exercise – (7) Joe Louis’
    • 8th Exercise – (8) Jim Braddock’s
    • 9th Exercise – (9) Crab Cakes
    • 10th Exercise – (10) Happy Jacks
    • 11th Exercise – (11) Steve Earle’s
    • 12th Exercise – (12) Up Downs on YHC’s count

    Moseyed back for a quick Ring of Fire. (Abs)

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • Saturday, November 2nd – Daddy Daughter Dance from 7-9. Check Slack for invite. Hit up Meatball, Big Rig, Pool Boy or Rudy.

    PRAYERS/WINS

    • PRAYER – Section 8’s family
    • PRAYER – Success/Health for the triathlon participants this weekend
    • PRAYER – Safety in schools
    • PRAYER – Port strikes
    • PRAYER – Families in the Mid-Atlantic are w/ floods
    • WIN – 1 month anniversary at The Green Mile! Let’s gooo!
    • WIN – F3 supporting PAX members through ups and downs

    Stay strong!

  • Never Trust a Big Butt and Smile

    Words of wisdom………but I am here to talk about a kettlebell workout. Here is a brief summary for your viewing pleasure:

    Mosey to the port-o-john area for Warm Up:
    Arm Circles, Don Quixote’s, Ukranian Soldiers, Copperhead Squats, Mummy Kicks, Bruce Lee Punches.

    Mosey back towards the flag and grab the Kbells

    Exercise One: Self Dora
    100 curls – run after each set of 25
    200 squats – run after each set of 50
    200 LBC’s – run after each set of 50

    Exercise Two: One Pax carries their Kettle and 30 LB ruck plate across the parking lot and back. They call an exercise, which the rest of the group does for the duration:

    Merkins, Merkin pull throughs, WWII’s w/lift, Squats, Curls, Upright Row, Lawnmower Pulls, Overhead Press, Bend Overs (??), Calf Raises, Forearm Curls…. this went on for awhile, so I am probably missing some.

    Exercise Three: Bench press x 50, Bench Press x 40, Bench Press x 30.

    Back to the Flag for Numbers/Names/Announcements/Prayer requests

    YHC took us out

    Final Thoughts: The backblast title refers to the Bell Biv Devoe classic, “Poison” which was part of yet another legendary Chaplain soundtrack. Purple Rain had apparently never heard the song. Conversely, it was Hermey’s jam back in the day. Overall, a great effort by the PAX. Really enjoyed leading this morning. If you haven’t made it down to the Deep South for Old Hundred – would highly recommend.



  • Reservoir Ruckers

    10 Reservoir Ruckers of the SOJ variety made their way to Sunday Park on a Tuesday to start October with a Ruck. This is the start of a monthly ruck group that will meet the first Tuesday of each month. Each month we will rotate the route throughout SOJ and will drop a pin and details in slack.

    The THANG:

    Jackets or no Jacket? 70% change of getting wet but headed out in a mist around Swift Creek Reservoir following the golf course paths and back on Brandermill Parkway. 2-40 pound sand packs were being passed around in addition to our rucks as we made our way through 3.38 Miles at a 18 minute mile pace coming into Sunday Park in 60 minutes.

    COT: Finished with Numbers and Names and YHC closed us out in prayer.

    Find the next Ruck in November for your chance to earn a series of patches that Crabgrass has developed to commemorate the times had on the trails.

    Announcements:

    October 25-27: Family Camping Weekend in Amelia

    November 2: Daddy/Daughter Dance @ The Crossing. (SignUp Genius is being circulated)

    Nov 4-9: VQ Week.

    Nov 5: Next Monthly Ruck at a new location!

  • Pre-Game IPC Pull-up Party

    A dirty Half dozen drenched debutants descended on the Bermuda jungle gym for a pull-up pregame. Awesome having Eastbound and Tiger King (FNG) hit the early bird special at the bars. Poolboy’s clutch battery work light illuminated the following beat down.

    • Warm-arama
      • Arm Circles, Helis, Good Mornings
    • COP 1
      • 10 Hollow ROcks
      • 10 Scap Shrugs
    • COP 2
      • 3 sets of 5 perfect pull-ups (Bands if needed)
    • COP 3
      • DORA (SSH while waiting)
        • 40 Pullups
        • 60 Dips
        • 80 Jerkins

    Nice beef to start the morning! Up to the parking lot to get DESTROYED by Bo’s final week of Iron Pax.

    State Farm

  • Start the week off right!

    11 HIMs peaked out their window and saw it wasn’t raining, so they ventured over to Alamo for a nice and easy start to the week. According to the bunnies, here’s what took place.

    Indigenous run to modern homes and back, 5 squats and run to the front of the line. Warmarama kept us dry and off the wet pavement. Feeling loose, we got into it.

    The THANG

    Mosey over to the bunker and do wall crawls halfway down, stop for 5 donkey kicks. Wall crawl around to the other side, 10 donkey kicks. Wall crawl to other side, 15 donkey kicks.

    Mosey up the hill avoiding a giant bush and trying to see the sidewalk in blinding headlights, we made it to a new part of the neighborhood for some and YHC called for 4 corners. 1st corner – bear crawl around circle, 2nd corner 20 8 count Shazams, 3rd corner – 30 squats, 4th corner – 40 squats with single count imperial walker.

    Indigenous run back to the clubhouse and group up for an eye of the storm. 30 merkins, 40 squats, 40 imperial walkers, 3 burpees after each exercise.

    One more indigenous run around the tennis courts. Various PAX members were steering the group back to the start, YHC had to fight them off. Circle up and did a Ring of Squats, 10 of your choosing. Good start to the week!

    Announcements – Ruck Tuesday @ Sunday Park Pavilion. VQ week in November

    Prayer Requests – Yeehaw/Swoop/Wildcat have their Tri for Team Brightside on Sunday, continued healing for those recovering from injuries.

  • Half Marathon Training Starts Now

    With the Richmond Marathon/Half Marathon quickly approaching, Saturdays will be long run days for the next 6 weeks or so. This week, I started early to get in a 10k before DTH brought out the logs for Morning Wood, and for his 6 year beatdown.

    There’s a lot of people out there going through some tough times right now. Prayers to all those affected by the hurricane, and anyone just having a hard time.

  • GOING HARD FOR SIX YEARS

    25! brothers showed UP for the fabled 6 year DTH F3versary beatdown. They came for a ride and you KNOW the good Doctor cranked up the steam! With a little help from a surprise guest also celebrating the anniversary, here’s how we rung in Year SEVEN! 

    The THANG: 

    WARMERAMA: 

    • Slaughter start down the grassy slope and bear crawl back to the top
    • Mosey to circle up in the large parking lot
    • Welcome & Disclaimer
    • Happy Anniversary! x6 Burpees!
    • Variable reps IC:  Nancy Kerrigan’s, Imperial Squat Walkers, Ukrainian Soldiers, Cherry Pickers, The Opus, Werkins, Ranger M’s, WWII’s, High Flutters, Low Flutters, Oblique LBC’s on each side, Good Morning Kim! 

    COP #1: 

    • Move to the bottom of the lot and partner up for WHEELBARROWS – partners split distance to wheelbarrow to the top of the lot, then jog back down
    • x3 Rounds

    COP #2:

    • Moseyrama around the full area of the large lot, incorporating Bernie Sanders and Super Marios
    • Partner up in grassy area for PLT’s x25 each x3 rounds

    MOSEY & REVIEW:

    • Mosey a ways back down the gravel road toward the gardens and circle up in the gravel area
    • PLANKORAMA for Review of the F3 Mission, Credo, and 5 Core Principles 

    COP #3:

    • Number off into teams and mosey over to the grass to find the CABERS waiting
    • TRIPLE CHECK
    • Two partners Squat thrust log
    • Another 1-2 guys do Flutters
    • TIMER(s) runs x50 yards and back
    • Everyone did a few rounds of something
    • Return logs to THE PIT

    COP #4:

    • Mosey back to the bottom of the grass hill
    • HAND OFF TO DON DRAPER (DD inspired DTH to try F3 6 years ago, and shares today’s 6 year Anniversary)
    • THE HILL – A Lindsey with APD’s bottom (10–>30), Bernie to top, 2-ct Mtn Climbers top (30–> 10), Crawl Bear back to bottom 
    • #SMOKEFEST

    Mosey BTTF:

    • Happy Anniversary! x6 Burpees!
    • No Cheat M’s 8-ct x6 IC
    • DR.W’s 8-ct x6 IC
    • Body Builders 8-ct x6 IC

    COT:

    • Counterama # 25
    • Namerama
    • Announcerama (see Below)
    • Closing Prayer

    Prayer Requests:

    • Fudd’s Sister Mary Cancer
    • Western NC Hurricane
    • LIV, Yeehaw Family

    NMS:  AWESOME turnout today fellas, for which YHC is truly thankful. It’s been too long since YHC has been a Rockwood regular due to Summer Tour and travels, but excited to get the gang back together to keep Rock&Roll the hottest Saturday AO in RVA. Welcome to Mudslide’s friend Will, AKA “Lockdown”, who embraced getting fit during the pandemic. And welcome back to Swanson, Kimura, Woodsman and Katniss! The DTH pipeline is only as good as if DTH actually keeps up with headlocking guys back out to the gloom! SO great to have ya’ll back with us! It appeared the PAX were pretty spent after a 45min ride on the Pain Train, but WAIT, Don Draper is about to wreck us all! (Brandon HILL has new meaning …vomit face). Thank you ALL again for your support over the years. We are nothing without the men we lift up, and on those who we lean upon. Yours AYE! ~DTH

    Announcements (SEE SLACK!)

    • ONGOING – Wed AM Ruckhenge QSource
    • SOBER OCTOBER
    • 10/1 – kickoff 1st Tue Ruck at Sunday Park
    • 10/15-16 – CPR Classes! 
    • 10/25-27 – F3 Family Camping
    • 11/2 – F3 Daddy Daughter Dance
    • 11/3-9 – VQ Week! 
    • ONGOING – The Bridge

  • Anniversary Wood

    13 lucky brothers accepted the DTH call to celebrate the DTH/Draper 6 year F3versary – 11 rucking, 2 running. Here’s how the 11 hefted PAIN around Rockwood:

    The THANG: 

    With final ruck lending/situating complete, Chaplain and House Party taking off for a romantic jog around campus, and rucker headlamps ON, the PAX took off at a brisk pace down the gravel road to The PIT. The PAX arrived to find the gate open and logs uncovered, they chose PAIN (14’ telephone pole size log), leaving CHAOS with the stack of 6-8’ cabers. YHC provided a brief welcome and disclaimer – plenty of guys and choosing only one log so only get under it if you feel comfortable doing so!  5 HIM’s led by Rodeo Clown shouldered the log and the PAX ventured out into the woods of Rockwood. YHC chose a smaller loop path and the PAX switch places under the log about 4 times during the 0.7 miles trek. PAIN was returned to its berth, and the PAX took off for the same loop at high speed carrying inly their rucks. Mumble chatter was plentiful and of high cheer. With time to spare the PAX continued from the woods loop to include a speedy trek around the full driveway loop of Rockwood, stopping periodically for the SIX, doing Squats or Lunges while waiting. The PAX returned in time to bid farewell to Warby leaving at 0645, and then returned to the PIT to pull out the 6-8’ cabers for the 7am Rock&Roll bootcamp. BTTF for COT, numbers, names, prayer, and group picture with an AWESOME F3 banner sported on the DTH-mobile.

    Prayer Requests:

    • The M of Katniss has been hospitalized for the last month after issues resulting from the birth of their firstborn – please lift this man up in your prayers!
    • Chaplain’s MIL 
    • Banksy’s boss lost his Mom
    • Rodeo Clown’s nephew Alex has been homeless with addiction issues