Tag: The FORGE

Huguenot High School

  • Forward Straddle Hops

    The moist and misty gloom of the Forge welcomed four HIM’s to sharpen their steel. Impromptu was the name of the game, and audibles made their appearance at least twice. Here’s how:

    The THANG:

    COP #1:

    • F3 Welcome & Disclaimer
    • Moseycise with about a dozen mini (x12 IC) Pearls around the parking lot loops off Campbell

    COP #2:

    • Mosey back up to the small loop in front of the Middle school
    • DORA was called and the PAX were asked to choose some exercises… then, as only can be expected for weak suggestions, Burpees were called…ugh
    • x100 Burpees
    • x200 Flutters (2-ct)
    • x300 LBC’s
    • Moving partner circuits the loop, alternating between “Forward Straddle Hops” (think of a moving SSH) and BearCrawl …this sucked

    COP #3:

    • Mosey to the Amphitheater 
    • Quadruple Check:
    • P1 Donkey Kicks
    • P2 Freddie M’s
    • P3 Box Jumps steps
    • P4 Dips up on the picnic table
    • PAX completed the circuit x4 times

    Mosey BTTF for COT:

    • Counterama # 4
    • Namerama
    • Announcerama (see Comments)
    • YHC took the PAX out in Prayer

    NMS:   Coming off an awesome week of vaca, YHC’s fartsack had some extra gravitational pull this morning. But that’s one of the great things about signing up to Q – no excuses! YHC had burpees in mind for the Quadruple Check but (regretfully) had to implement them in the Dora, which really sucked. You wouldn’t think it, but traveling SSH’s are quite challenging. GP determined that doing it Bernie-style worked best while Doozy preferred a Side-hopping SSH. Pretty sure Chaplain just powered through broad jump style with a little arm flapping thrown in the mix. Doozy was kind enough to encourage YHC not to give up, and Garbage Plate carried YHC’s struggling butt across the finish line. Thx fellas. SYITG, YHC, Tryhard

  • Freezy on the Sidewalk

    Two SOJ veterans and a single summer tourist made up a trio of hardened HIMS that decended onto the FORGE to see what was in store for a Last Call Q. 5.30 came, lets mosey

    Downhill mosey to the cul-de-sac for F3 welcome and disclaimer (are we at No Toll or Forge?). Exercises soon followed to warm the aching bones. Everyone looked good to go, lets get it on:

    THE THANG –

    1st up was a Triple Check. Balls to the Wall, Imperial Squat Walkers, Timer runs to the 3rd, 4th then 5th light pole depending on the round. Thank you Doozy for the idea.

    Next up – Light Pole 11’s with Merkins and 2 count Mountain Climbers

    For the Finale – Mt Chaplain Prostitute Style. Starting at the low parking lot – 5 jerkins on the rail. Run to next parking lot, 10 WW2’s, then back to the rail for 5 jerkins. Repeat 10 WW2’s then Bearcrawl up Mt Chaplain to next parking lot for 15 Carolina Dry Docks. Return down Mr. Chaplain for WW2’s & Jerkins. Rinse and Repeat stopping at every parking lot for an exercise – 20 Shoulder Taps (2-count), 15 American Hammers (2-count), 10 Squats, finishing with 5 burpees. PAX crushed this, completing the Burpees at the flag.

    Numbers, Names, Announcements, YHC took us out.

    Announcements –

    HDHH – Wednesday August 11, Run and 5, Salsa at 6 – Honeydo hosting

    Sip and See Retreat in September in Amelia – make a day or stay the night, plenty of options as long as jorts are worn.

    Field Day – Dogpile in September.

    NMS: Lower numbers due to vacations, summer tour or the dislike of YHC’s bathing protest. Either way Doozy and Gypsy tore what was thought to be a tough workout. Mt Chaplain was extra slippery with the grass cutting ban currently being enforced in the City of Richmond. During the workout, a silver sedan with Freezy vanity tags decided the sidewalk was the best route to get to her destination and was not ashamed to cruise around the school on the walking surface. Never know what to expect at South of the River. Great conversation afterwards with Gypsy and Doozy. Great to see Gypsy making the rounds on the tour. Hopefully he will continue to join us in the future. Great work boys.

  • Sneaky sneaky

    A perfect 7 gathered at the Forge for a morning beat down. YHC rolled in, unintentionally gloveless, and off we went.

    Warmup: Variety mosey (high knees, butt kickers, karaoke) to circle up for SSH x 20, DMH, IW x 10, LBC x 15, Hello Dolly x 10, Merkin x 10.

    Main event: Sneaky sneaky surprise coupons emerged from Garbage Plate’s vehicle. Partner up and rifle carry to the bus loop. Bear crawl coupon drag around the bus loop, alternating as each partner runs the loop. Repeat with 50 x alternating coupon Merkins. Repeat with 200 x overhead coupon presses.

    Mosey to the base of the infamous hill and circle up for some Mary. Alternating one by one, each PAX member bear crawls to top of hill for 2x burpees while the group does LBC’s, reverse crunches, Rosalitas, hip dips, Superman, side V-ups, and finishes up with back extensions.

    A rifle coupon carry back to the flag finished our coupon work. Mosey down towards the track with alternating 10x HRM and jump squats at each light pole. At the bottom partnered for 2×25 PLT’s. Catch me if you can up the hill, with a 2x burpee-run & Bernie combination. The top of the hill brought 2×25 Wilson’s Dying Cockroaches and our grand finale was a Burpee shuffle.

    Numberama, Namerama, Announcements (repeat the full schedule in August & September), and YHC took us out.

    Moleskine: It was super to be out at the Forge with everyone and really solid work by all this morning, especially with the humidity. Next time there are coupons stowed in the truck I’ll take Last Call up on his offer for extra gloves… GP

  • Off Grid Grind

    The Forge School welcomed four pupils of the Gloom for a Field trip day. According to the hazy red sunrise, here’s where the PAX ventured to find their beloved beatdown:

    The THANG:

    SLAUGHTER START: Bearpees – x10 reps of bear crawl x5 paces followed by a Burpee

    COP #1:

    • Circle up for the usual Tryhard Warmerama – a comprehensive review of the Lexicon, getting everything stretched and warmed up, top to bottom

    COP #2:

    • Mosey the 1/4 mile to Tyhard’s House 
    • Grab a couple Bricks and mosey to the bottom of THE Stratford Hill
    • BRICK DORA:
    • x100 Shoulder Tap Brick Merkins
    • x200 Brick Am. Ham’s (single ct)
    • x300 Squat Overhead Brick Press (audible after the first 100 to be just squats with the bricks in hand)
    • Moving partner carries bricks via Bernie Sanders up hill to mailbox (x40 yards), then simple Mosey back down

    COP #3:

    • Keep your Partner to surmount the hill
    • P1 – Brick Lunges (carrying x4) uphill
    • P2 – x5 WWII (feet uphill), then Bear Crawl to catch P1 and switch
    • Return Bricks

    COP #4:

    • Mosey BTTF
    • x1 min of Flutters OYO

    COT:

    • Counterama # 4
    • Namerama
    • Announcerama (see Comments)
    • YHC took the PAX out in Prayer

    NMS: YHC enjoyed the company of a few of the finest Forge PAX. The inspiration to bring the PAX over to YHC’s house came after the Snuff clown car yesterday, but in true Summer Tour style, Snuff chose Timberwolf this AM and missed the field trip. Your loss bro! JK, we’ll return to that massive hill again sometime soon. Thx for sharing the morning with me gents! SYITG, YHC, DTH

  • Wild in the Streets

    8 grizzled gloom veterans and 2 young whipper snappers linked up at Huguenot High for another round of the Forge. With YHC’s incredible playlist in the background, the atmosphere was set for an epic affair. Here is a summary for your viewing pleasure:

    Mosey to the Elementary School. At each light do ascending WWII sit ups. Started with one and worked our way up to 10 or so.

    Warm-up with questionable cadence that consisted of:
    Don Quixote’s, Arm Circles, Helicopters, Incline Merkins, Freddie Mercuries, Dead Man Hang, Cherry Pickers.

    Mosey to the lower parking lot for Exercise One:

    The Mystery Box: One man pulls a card out of the Mystery Box and calls that exercise. He runs to the top of the hill with the medicine ball while the PAX performs said exercise. Rotate down the line.

    Exercises completed were as follows:

    Burpees
    Copperhead Squats
    Incline Merkins
    Carolina Dry Docks
    Lt. Dan’s
    Monkey Humpers
    Crawl Bear across parking lot
    Hand release Merkins
    Hello Dolly’s
    American Hammers
    Sprints w/10 Second rest between
    Lunges
    Jump Squats

    Mountain Climbers

    Exercise Two: Everyone holds plank position. While listening to Wild in the Streets by The Circle Jerks – do a Merkin every time you hear the word “wild.”
    Total of 34 Merkins and 2 minutes 34 seconds of planking.

    Back to the flag for numbers/names/announcements.

    YHC lead us out.

    Final Thoughts: Great effort by all today! Was particularly impressed by the 2.0’s, who ignored my suggestion of not using the medicine ball on the run.

    The Mystery Box is retired to the closet, but will surely make future appearances.

    Predictably, YHC’s playlist received mixed reviews; although dare I say leaning positive?? Next time I will just play the Back in Black album in its entirety so everyone is happy.

  • Quad Squad

    An SOJ foursome locked shields for another round of HIM versus the Jester. According to the sweet lady checking out Chaplain’s form on Monkey Humpers, here’s how it went down:

    The THANG:

    COP #1:

    • Mosey down to the bottom, stopping for x5 Ball Dippers (2-ct) at each light post 
    • Circle up and Welcome
    • IC Reps: SSH, DQ, The Opus, R.Soldiers, T-plank Arm Circles, FreddieM’s, K.Twists, ObliqueLBC’s
    • Partner up to Leapfrog to the top, alternating Planks with x10 Merkins at each light post 

    COP #2:

    • KNOLLERCOASTER:  Bear Crawl up, Lunge Across, Crabwalk Down, x10 WWII after each of the three knolls
    • Extra credit, x10 more WWII with feet up hill

    COP #3:

    • Mosey to the side of school for a WALLERAMA – Donkey Kickoffs, Hip Slappers, Hoedowns, Dirty Hookups

    COP #4:

    • DORA FINALE
    • x100 Crunchy Frogs
    • x200 Flutters (2-ct)
    • x300 Humpers
    • Moving partner runs 50yd and back

    Mosey BTTF for COT:

    • Counterama # 4
    • Namerama
    • Announcerama (see Comments)
    • YHC took the PAX out in Prayer

    NMS: Slightly lower numbers at the Forge with a few regulars on vaca and IR, but a small PAX makes for some mighty mumble chatter, and spirits were light this morning. YHC worked the boys around the West side, prioritizing quality form over speed, and much sweat was spilled by all. Thank you brothers for your fellowship and pushing YHC to always be better. SYITG, YHC, DTH

  • Everyone’s a Winner

    7 studs from near and far kicked off their Summer Tour with an intense game of Ultimate Frisbee at the Forge.

    YHC provided a little warm-up COP in time for Fresh Prince to arrive and make the teams uneven. The small soccer field and low numbers provided for a fast-paced game, where the team of three got their legs run off and the team of four typically made the touchdown.

    We flip-flopped the extra man enough times to be generally confused who was actually on each team, and it was impossible to keep score.

    The secret sauce in the end was a threesome of Labrat, Last Call, and Fresh Prince. It took a few tries, but once they realized Labrat could count on Fresh Prince’s lightning speed to the end zone, twas a winning recipe.

    Mosey BTTF for COT:

    Counterama # 7
    Namerama
    Announcerama (see Comments)
    CHAPLAIN took the PAX out in Prayer

  • Door dash

    A beautiful morning welcomed 9 men to the Forge. Cooper was there too. Here’s how it went:

    Mosey to the front of the elementary school with a stop near the high school for 3×20 line jumps in case of any delayed arrivals. Warmup: SSH x16, RS x10, cherry pickers x10, HRM x10, Scorpion kicks x10, LBC x20.

    Thankful that Richmond City had installed huge numbered signs at each door, we made our way all the way around the building repeatedly spelling BARF (Burpees, American Hammers, Regular (merkins), and 4 count Flutters) with the number of reps being dictated by each door number. With 22 doors, our cumulative count was 66 B’s, 72 A’s, 55 R’s and 60 F’s. Back to the six and plank as a group when done.

    Mosey to the back field for 2×25 PLT’s and 2×50 squats with wheelbarrows in between. Mowing has apparently been moved to the summer schedule = never.

    Back to the bus loop for a triple check: big boy sit ups, hand release merkins and the timer runs the bus loop. Immediately following completion we made use of the retaining wall for 2x timed people’s chair + 20x donkey kicks and had just enough time after heading back to the flag for a ring of fire.

    Numberama, Namerama, Announcements (ultimate frisbee at the Forge next week, convergence July 5th + a potential F3 town hall in the works) and YHC took us out.

    Way to work this morning gents. Not a lot of mumble chatter as we barfed through the door dash. It was convenient of Fresh Prince to “find” us just after the burpees…. then we realized FP had probably run about 4 miles around Bon Air on the hunt. Perhaps we’ve discovered a good strategy to level the playing field for the fastest man at the Forge! Until next time, GP.

  • Forging the Hard Way

    Seven saints of the gloom gathered in holy union to place their mortal flesh upon the alter of the Great Q in the sky. Inscribed upon the alter are the following words:

    The THANG:

    COP #1:

    • Moseycise loop around the Lot and back up to the top of the 1st Knoll
    • Welcome to the Forge
    • SSH x20 IC
    • DQ x10 IC
    • Crab Walk Down, Bear Crawl Up
    • Russian Soldiers x10 IC
    • Copperhead Squats x10 IC
    • Run Down, Bernie Up
    • Merkins x10 IC
    • WWII x10 IC
    • LBC’s x20 IC

    COP #2:

    • Mosey to the Bus Loop
    • Split PAX in half
    • While one group runs the loop, the other starts on x50 Burpees
    • Last x5 Burpees completed all together as Body Builders IC
    • Holding Al Gore, the Q provided reference for the Burpees, which testifies of 50 days clean for one of our own – praise God! 

    COP #3:

    • Mosey to the Soccer Field
    • Line up for Sprints
    • 50 —> 75 —> 100 % 
    • Repeato after some stretching 

    COP #4:

    • Lunge to the middle of the field
    • Circle up for Captain Thor:  WWII followed by AmHams in 1:4 ratio, escalating to 10:40.
    • What goes up must come back down, so the PAX completed 2-ct Lunges and Monkey Humpers in same ratio from 10:40 down to 1:4. 

    COP #5:

    • Mosey up to the Amphitheater 
    • x3 Rounds OYO of:
    • Tooth Fairies up the steps
    • x15 Dips on the benches 
    • Jump down the steps and complete x15 Hallelujah Leg Lifts

    Mosey BTTF for COT:

    • Counterama # 7
    • Namerama
    • Announcerama (see Comments)
    • GREENBOW took the PAX out in Prayer

    NMS:

    • YHC has recently been honored to walk with a brother through the jaws of death, to turn away from temptation of the flesh, and choose the hard path of breaking the chains of addiction. YHC has been there in the past, and finds no greater spiritual fulfillment than to pay forward the hard lessons learned to another in need. If you struggle with an addiction or know someone who does, take a step of faith to ask for help – just like our F3 workouts, the challenge to break addiction doesn’t get easier, but we become stronger as we exercise our faithfulness to God and each other. Thanks for joining me in this journey brothers. God is good! SYITG, DTH 

  • On the Slopes of Mount Trifling

    At 5:30am an eclectic mix of SOJers and river crossing studs assembled at Huguenot High for another round of the Forge. The humidity was strong, but so was our desire to slay this workout. A brief summary for your viewing pleasure:

    Mosey down to the lower circle, completing 10 side straddle hops at each light pole (aka traffic lights).

    No cadence needed warm up consisting of: Walking Russian Soldiers, Walking Arm Circles, Walking Helicopters, Walking Drunken Hillbillies, Carioka, Incline Merkins. May have missed a few.

    Mosey to the base of Mt. Chaplain for the duration.

    Round 1 – Ascent – At first parking lot do 2 burpees, 10 Mountain Climbers, 2nd parking lot – 3 burpees plus 10 Mountain Climbers, 4 burpees plus 10 Mountain Climbers, 5 burpees plus 10 Mountain Climbers. Fresh Prince blessed us with a bonus of 6 burpees, 10 Mountain Climbers at the summit. On the way down – start at 2 burpees and repeat the pattern.

    Round 2 – On ascent, completed the following stages: 25 WWII sit-ups, 50 flutter kicks, 75 Alabama Prom Dates, 100 LBC’s. Meet at the summit,

    Round 3 – On descent: 25 2 ct. Ball Dippers, 50 lunges, 75 Jump Squats, 100 Gorilla Humpers (twerking). Run back to the top.

    Round 4: Crab Walk Down the hills, Bernie Sanders across parking lot areas. Run back to the top.

    Speed shuffle back to the flag for Names, Numbers, and Announcements.

    Greenbow took us out in prayer.

    Great work by the PAX today! Everyone was looking strong. We were treated to some beautiful skies, great conversations, and lactic acid build up in our legs.

    Appreciate Flatline with the drive by shout out.