YHC arrived at the Forge to find a Red Fox mulling around the AO but quickly darting off into the woods once the headlights of the truck came into view. 10 others soon started filling in the parking spaces to bring us to 11 total. According to the owl here is how things went from there. Mosey to the ticket office for the COP DQ’s, Imperial Walkers, Helicopters, Deadman Hangs, LBC’s, Heals to Heaven Mosey to the corner of the bottom parking lot Four corners prostitute – Exercises are Smerf Jacks, WWII’s, Plank Jacks, Squats Mosey up the stairs to…

Three certainties in life: death, taxes, and a holiday Mystery Box appearance at the FORGE. 5 men came to see what our enigmatic friend had in store. A brief summary for your viewing pleasure.Mosey to the elementary school for Warm Up: SSH’s, Arm Circles, Ukranian Soldiers, Alabama Prom Dates, High Knees, Butt Kicks, Karaoke x 2. Mosey to the back of the school for the Mystery Box Workout:One man pulls an exercise from the box, grabs medicine ball, and runs to Forest Hill Avenue and back. PAX perform that exercise for the duration. Rinse and repeat.BearpeesCarolina Dry DocksHand Release Merkins(S)Crunchy…

3 redwoods stood in a parking lot on the outskirts of the City of Richmond waiting for the appointed leader, when said leader did not post as the clock struck 0530 a hot potato sprang forth from the earth and lead the gentlemen into the gloom. While it is known that the potato is not well received by some of the PAX, the 3 Forged into the darkness in search of merkins and prom dates. Warmup activities began in front of the school led by a smurf named Snuff who then found some traffic cones to be used as props…

14 of some of the finest people I know showed up ready and eager for an anniversary beatdown. So not one to disappoint, it was time to stretch and add some merkins to our count for the Merkin Challenge.  Since we were called out by New Jersey, I didn’t know if we were supposed to be wreaking of Drakkan Noir while doing the merkins or what. Anyways, I wagered a six pack of beer to the winner of the most merkins in 2 minutes, which turned out to be DTH. Doozy kept time for the contest. Next, we went to…

9 middle aged men gathered at the Forge to greet a new day. According to the Owl here is what went down. Mosey down to the bottom of the hill, pass the sewage area and mentally re-route the trip back COP – DQ’s, Deadman Hangs, Helicopters, Imperial Walkers, Ukrainian Soldiers, SSH, LBC’s Starting at the first light pole (your choice) Big Boy Sit-ups or Burpees. Start with 1 and add 1 at each light pole until the rails Lung about a quarter of the way up, broad jump, Lung, broad jump to the top Mosey to the ticket booth area…

Seven Forge regulars exchanged toasty fartsacks for frosty fun, as follows: The THANG: WARMERAMA: Moseyrama on the smelly hillVariable IC Reps to get warm COP #1: Indigenous Curb Crawl COP #2: Triple Check at the Amphitheater COP #3: 50’s at the Track Mosey BTTF: A few small COP’s and a sprint BTTFA few mins of Mary COT: Counterama # 7NameramaAnnouncerama (see Below)LAST CALL took the PAX out in Prayer NMS: The PAX enjoyed the Smell on repeat, observing the birth pains of a novel Tryhard exercise, Last Call wishing upon a shooting star, Snuff nearly forcing the Q to audible on…

6 men enjoyed some stimulating conversation that focused on bad alcoholic beverages, teenage impulsivity, and proper monkey humping techniques. We also managed to get in approximately 45 minutes of exercise. A brief summary for your viewing pleasure. Mosey to the lower circle for Warm-Up:SSH’s, Ukranian Soldiers, Monkey Love Makers, Imperial Walkers, Hand Release Merkins, LBC’sAND Mario Jumps, Squatting Side Shuffles x 2, Mummy Bernie all across the circle.Exercise One: Pole Work 1st pole – 20 hero plank jacks2nd pole – 20 jump squats3rd pole – 20 2 ct. American Hammers.Repeat pattern until we reach the Brokeback Railing area.Exercise Two: Team…

Nine nubile gentlemen of the gloom struck their best pose on the catwalk while Snuff judged the lighting with an expert eye. Some earned a place on the centerfold, while all gave their best, but you had to be there to really bask in Glory: The THANG: WARMERAMA: Welcome & review NEW GLORYMoseyrama around the parking lot loop then a few Variable IC Reps to get the muscles warm top to bottom NEW GLORY: x14 stations around a loop CircuitYou VS You, complete as many Circuit rounds as possible within 30min RESULTS posted on Challenge Sheet for PAX to track…

8 warriors gathered at Forge this morning to welcome a Garbage Plate south side variety show. Here’s how it played out: Mosey to a slightly uneven grassy knoll at the bottom of the hill for a COP: 20xSSH, 10xDQ, 10xHC, 20xLBC, 10xMerkins. Move quickly and stealthily to the inclined ramp for a Native American style ascent; everyone hangs under a section of handrail, last man does 2x jerkins & moves to the front, repeated all the way up the hill. Gather at the ticket booth for The Plate #1: partner up for 5 minutes, alternating wall sit and ascending rounds…