Richmond, VA

U of R Amphitheater and Saab’s Driveway

By Kubota on January 15, 2020

When: 01/15/20
QIC: Kubota, Honeydo
The PAX: Kubota, Honeydo

What do they have in common? HoneyDo and YHC did Monkey Humpers in those places, that’s what. Two early gloom warriors decided to check out the Jenkins Greek Amphitheater on campus with a stop at Saab’s house(again) on the way to and from. COP: DQ’s x 10 Helicopters x 15 Imperial Walkers x 10 Mosey to Saab’s driveway for: LBC’s x 25 Merkins x 10 Run a mile over and into campus to the well-manicured amphitheater. 18 steps just like Dogwood Dell 5 WWII’s on each step down Quick Feet on first step up to stage 10 Box Jumps on…

Hip Hip Hooray , It’s National Bagel Day

By Bodo's on January 15, 2020

When: 01/15/20
QIC: Bodos
The PAX: JTB, Flange, Oyster, Wojo, Sippy Cup, Swirly, Flipper, Faceplant, EF Hutton, Dial Up, Hitchhiker, Handshake, Kotter, Bodos

January 15th is National Bagel Day, and given that YHC was named after a famous bagel shop, a bagel-themed workout seemed appropriate (and weird). COP: SSH // DQ // Helicopters // Russian Soldiers // Copperhead Squats // Plank // Merkins // LBCs. Finally, spell out “THE JOY OF YIDDISH” with your legs, which is the first book that mentioned Bagels, c. 1610. BAGEL CRAWL : Circling one of the carillon circles, Bear Crawl into the center of the bagel, 5 merkins, Crawlbear back. // Round 2: Crabwalk into the bagel hole, 5 merkins, crabwalk back. // Round 3: Polar Bear…

Vincit Qui Se Vincit

By Tryhard on January 14, 2020

When: 01/14/20
QIC: Dr TryHard
The PAX: Tobit, Rosie, Don Draper, Boberry, Scrum, DTH (+Cooper)

At an hour and with a climate that all logic screams “Are you MAD? Go back to bed!”, SIX veteran gloom warriors hydroplaned their way to NoToll to once again place the flesh under heel. The THANG: Mosey in driving rain to Pavilion for COP #1: Welcome & F3 DisclaimerSSH x30 ICDQ’s x20 ICImp.Squat Walkers x20 ICNo Cheat Merkins x10 ICFreddie M’s x30 ICOblique Crunch x10 IC ea sideGas Pumps x20 IC Audible to remain sheltered for COP #2: 4 Corners + Escalator/De-Escalator:Corner 1 – x10 MerkinsC2 – add x20 WWIIC3 – add x30 MH’sC4 – add x40 FlutterKicks (2-ct)High…

Heartbreak Monsoon

By Wojo on January 14, 2020

When: 01/14/20
QIC: Wojo
The PAX: Atilla, Handshake, Wojo

3 fools warriors escaped the dry, warm comforts of the fart sack for another edition of Heartbreak Ridge, this time with some added moisture. While it appeared a potential FNG sat safely in his Camry….. the clock struck 5:30 and the unnamed bystander did not flinch. The trio set off….. to the Bus Loop. COP Mosey to the bus loop to bask in the temporary relief from Tuesday’s deluge. SSHs, DQs, Russian Soldiers, “Cherry” Pickers, Tempo Copperhead Squats, Tempo Merkins, Arm Circles and reverso The Thang Exercise I – Greasy Poles utilizing the bus extended bus loop steel awning, PAX…

Green Onions

By Chum Bucket on January 14, 2020

When: 01/13/20
QIC: Chum Bucket
The PAX: Nightcrawler, Dial-Up, and Chum Bucket

Under clear skies and with temperatures of about 15 degrees warmer than usual for RVA in January, three of us gathered for Punisher. Mosey under the oaks for warmup with 25 x SSHs, 15 x Russian Soldiers, 15 x DQs, 15 x IWs, 15 x Helicopters, and 10 x Arm Circles (big only, forward then reverse). Move across the school grounds for a short-field Beast. Six exercises were Flutter Kicks, Carolina Dry Docks, Mountain Climbers, American Hammers, Shoulder Taps, and Back Lunges – two count where applicable. Mosey to the school wall for Triple Check with People’s Chair, Six Inches,…

Stopping by Commons on a Rainy Morning

By Splinter on January 14, 2020

When: 01/14/20
QIC: Splinter
The PAX: Pucker, Bleeder, Sippy Cup, Swirly, Saab, Gomer Pyle, Mad Dog, McFly, THE Yankee Aggressor, Splinter

Whose roads these are I think I knowTen men with TYA thinking he was the bro;Splinter trumps, all PAX belt out a cheer Intervals were the way to geaux. Turning left up Ridgeway to the top we steerThree times repeating YHC commandeeredRoads were a river, almost a lakeDifficult, but not quite Mount Rainier. Back down Roselawn, we jiggle, we shakeTYA glasses turned opaque.Only two times up that Roselawn heapThen turn right for goodness sake. Three times up Toana and nary a peep,U-Turn down Campus needing a Jeep,Two times up Bostwick before I sleep,Two times up Bostwick before I sleep.

Fab 5 at Tomato Run

By Corned Beef on January 13, 2020

When: 01/13/20
QIC: Corned Beef
The PAX: Bulkhead, Trout, Mudface, Glide, Corned Beef

We quickly split off with 4 doing the farmhouse loop and 1 doing the lap around the school. Cool morning for a run and we completed the 4.1 Mile loop. Numberama Namerama, Bulkhead took us out. Announcements – Winter Tour is ongoing and we discussed signing up for breaking bread, look for sign ups on the Q sheet. A great start for the week…CB

Glue

By Chum Bucket on January 13, 2020

When: 01/11/20
QIC: Chum Bucket
The PAX: Pinto, Tater, Nightcrawler, Cecil, Byproduct, Attila, Quest, White Deer, Fireman Ed, Johnsonville, Copperhead (FNG), and Chum Bucket

We had a PAX of a dozen, mostly in short sleeves and shorts, post for Saturday’s GridIron. Advertised as walking-boot friendly in pre-workout communications, we aimed to please and stayed together for the morning. Saunter away from our cars and further into the parking lot for the startup Circle of Pain. Completed 25 x Side Straddle Hops, 15 x Imperial Walkers, 15 x Don Quixotes, 15 x Hillbillies, 15 x Helicopters, 10 x Susan Somers (each side), and 15 x Alabama Prom Dates. Stroll to the football field for Jack Webb with a Chaser. Usual Jack Webb involving Merkins and…

Powderham Loops

By Döner Kebab on January 13, 2020

When: 01/13/20
QIC: Döner Kebab
The PAX: Upchuck, Doublemint, Wedding Singer, Bullseye, Döner Kebab

5 warriors survived this weekend’s Divisional Playoff games and swung their legs out of the bed in time to assemble for some miles at River Run. THANG Run up Twin Team Turn into Powderham Run as many small or large loops as possible. Descend back down Twin Team with about 10 min to go. Total miles run ranged from 4.5-5+ COT – Upchuck took us out. Naked Moleskin 2 large loops were all the front runners could manage, and we were still 2-3 minutes late returning to the flag. Great conversation with Upchuck and Doublemint once we were on the…

OTB PSA

By Rosie on January 13, 2020

When: 01/12/20
QIC: Aisle 5
The PAX: Aisle 5, Exit Row, Beaker, Wilson, Hermie, Rosie, Gumbo, Honeymoon, Snitch, Hermie 2.0

A fine group of Southside RVA residents gather to mosey around Midlothian and afterward cause a ruckus in a local Starbucks. A larger walking group, led by the return of Aisle 5 and a couple 2.0s, got some good mileage in on the balmly Sunday morning. Runners headed to familiar RiverRun territory hitting Brigstock Road before returning. Conversation at Starbucks on Hermie’s Dentistry signage chased out a cross-fitter hoping to sit down with a laptop and a cup of coffee. For those on the winter tour or just looking to get some winter milesor 2nd F in, OTB starts at…

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