7 toned and tanned SOJ regulars and one four legged companion converged on the FORGE campus for a full course beatdown and taste of Broga for dessert. Flatline with the fly by on his way to the office, signaling it was 5.30 and time to begin. Short Mosey to the bus loop to warm the aching muscles. Warmarama included SSH’s, DQ’s, Heli’s, Freddie Mercuries, Cherry Pickers, & LBC’s. THE THANG: COP 1: Triple Check: Finding 2 or 3 of your closest friends. 1 person runs the loop, 2nd: Balls to the wall (or inverted for a change of scenery), 3rd…

YHC asked DTH earlier in the week to hijack the Q in order to celebrate. 8 Hard Chargers arrived on time, 2 slightly tardy, and Doublemint had to help YHC with time….the antique Nike Watch died. 0530….time to mosey. Down the hill to the cul-de-sac. COP….x45 SSH, x 4 forward, x 5 backward arm circles, x 21 Crunchy Frogs, x 21 Flutter Kicks……..and enough, time to get started. Mosey to light pole with an estimated 100 yards in front of use. The Millenial: Run 100 yards and perform set exercise for 100 reps. Then repeat, ten times. First PAX member…

The clock struck 5:30 when YHC was informed that much to his surprise, he had the Q. Commence improvisational beatdown. Mosey to the flagpoles for 45 minutes of side straddle hops. Done and done. Actually just 30 or so SSH. Don Quixotes, dead man hangs, cherry pickers, imperial squat walkers, LBCs and mirkins not necessarily in that order. Finish with a minute elbow plank. Triple check: flagpole smokers, Carolina dry docks and a long loop. Bear crawl 75 yards down the sidewalk and down the stairs. Lunges the length of the long rail. 11s at each light to the cul…

The white hot embers of the Forge welcomed 10 veteran Gloom warriors and one VMI grad FNG to refine their metal under the steady hand of the good Dr Tryhard. Here follows the tale of shed slag and hardened iron. The THANG: COP #1: Mosey to the School’s Grassy Courtyard and circle upWelcome & F3 DisclaimerSSH x20 ICR.Soldiers x10 ICDQ’s x10 ICx20 DK’s OYOCopperhead Squats x10 ICImp Walkers x10 ICCherry Pickers x10 ICx20 DK’s OYODancing Bears x10 ICLeg-Up Merkins x10 IC (x5 each side)x20 DK’s OYOHeels to Heaven x10 ICOblique LBC’s x10 IC ea side COP #2: Mosey around to…

A dozen pillars of the F3 community assembled in Bon Air for another exercise themed get together that we like to call The Forge. With humidity on the rise, this was sure to be a sweatfest that is talked about for years to come. Mosey to the lower circle for Warm-Ups- LBC’s -Alabama Prom Dates-Incline Merkins-Lunge Walks -Walking Russian Soldiers-Walking Drunken Hillbillies (The next big thing in F3) -Walking Helicopters-Walking Arm Circles Mosey to the hill for Exercise One: Partner Hill BearpiesOne man does Bearpies up the hill, Partner runs to the light post and back and takes his place,…

Seven studs and coyote Cooper stormed the Forge to win the day’s battle before it even began. According to Snuff’s beard, which now speaks for itself, this is how it went down: The THANG: COP #1: Mosey over to front of schoolWelcome & F3 DisclaimerSSH x30 ICDQ’s x10 ICRun the Bus LoopBody Builders x10 ICHairy Rockettes x10 ICRun the LoopHardywood Approved Arm Circle Variety x20 ICNo Cheat Merkins x10 ICPlanks Jacks x20 ICRun the LoopFlutter Kicks x30 ICLBC’s x30 IC COP #2: Mosey to the Amphitheater Modified Dirty McDeuce – x8 Sets separated by ascending/descending the steps, each set with x3 exercises…

8 regulars and an FNG posted in the gloom for a ground and pound at the slightly saturated hill we call Mount Chaplain COP mosey to the bottom behind the football field DQ’s, Helicopters, Cherry pickers, hillbillies, Russian soldiers, Merkins, LBC’s Mosey to light pole ally Alternate exercises at each light post to the bottom parking lot 10 Merkins, 15 Squats Bernie Sanders between lights At the bottom parking lot run up the Mountain doing 3 burpees and 10 of called exercise at each parking lot on the way up. Reverso and head down 3 burpees and 10 of called…

A few Forge regulars were honored to welcome a couple HIM’s from Jacksonville, who were equally surprised to find one another at the Forge. With an empty slot on the Q sheet, Hot Potato was called, and the following beatdown ensued: The THANG: DR TRYHARD: Long mosey down to the CuldesacWelcome & F3 DisclaimerUsual IC warmerama DOOZY: Light post Alley: x5 Merkins, Run, x10 Squats, Bernie, repeatoParking Space Descending Merkins: Bear Crawl between, increase reps 1-10Parking Space Descend LBC’s: Crab Walk between, increase reps 2-20 (even numbers)Mosey up to stairs and Tooth Fairy to the topMan Killers 10-1 ZAMBONI: Burpee…

A dashingly handsome dozen gloom warrior vets posted in honor of the Forge 2 year anniversary, standing in the prow, cursing the storm, ready to embrace the windy wet suck. As accounted in the treasured Forge annals, here’s what greatness transpired: The THANG: COP #1: Mosey down the Lot and Circle UpWelcome & F3 DisclaimerLots of the usual DTH Warmerama Reps – all IC – and including a sloppy embrace with the soaked tarmac COP #2: While awaiting Hardywood, the PAX lined up for 11’s on Opposing CurbsDecline Werkins 1-10Incline Diamond Merkins 10-1Lunge between sides (half way through, Audibled to…

The misty gloom of the Forge embraced six strong HIM’s. In stark contrast to fartsack idealism, today’s beatdown delivered the PAX to new heights of strength and perseverance. The THANG: COP #1: Welcome & F3 DisclaimerKnollercoaster WakeUp:x10 Squats at the bottomsx10 Groiners at the topsUpon Groiner completion, run to bottom of hill then back to top before moving to the next knoll COP #2: Mosey down to the Culdesac stopping at each light pole en route, alternating x6 Merkins with x6 Lunge stepsCircle up for a DTH Warmerama IC COP #3: Bernie Sanders all the way back up to Forrest Ave,…