This morning, 5 PAX explored our newest AO (launching soon), Boom Town Central. This AO has tons of potential as a run/boot with lit trails, bridges, benches, fields, and steps…all the elements for a sure beatdown. Stay tuned for launch details.

The Thang

We ran 3.25 miles and mixed in the following at various locations throughout the Rock Hill Technical Park:

• SSH
• Low Slow Squats
• Merkins
• Incline Merkins
• Diamond Merkins
• Wide Arm Merkins
• Bear Crawls
• Crab Walks
• Dips
• Nur
• Karaoke
• Side Shuffles

NMM

Apache found a gem centrally located in Rock Hill. I’m not sure how we haven’t tapped into the potential at this site until now. This AO has HUGE potential. It was a blessing to share the gloom with my brothers even though its 1.5 hours after the workout and I’m still sweating. Great leadership Apache. Proud to see Pistol pushing the PAX this morning. Awesome job this morning Popeye. Way to push through the pain Blackhawk. Little bit of advice when you post out here the first time – bring a headlamp or flashlight. Some of the trails are a bit dark at 0515.

We spent some time around the Civitas statues at the entrance of Gateway Blvd and Dave Lyle. The Gateway intersection where the 4 Civitas statues stand is circular to symbolize unity, teamwork and togetherness.

Quick history lesson. The 22 foot tall Civitas statues were designed as a female version of Michelangelo’s “David.” The thought behind the design relates to the similarities between the cities of Rock Hill and Florence, Italy. At the time of the commission of “David,” Florence was a city of 45,000 people whose vibrant textile industry was slowly fading and the growth of their much larger neighbor Rome was affecting Florence’s growth. Rock Hill’s size and textile history paralleled Rome’s during the creation of the statues. The Civitas reflects the spirit of Rock Hill’s textile heritage in the clothing and hair, which suggest billowing ribbons of material. That material transforms into wings representing the fact that Rock Hill’s textile history provided the texture and foundation that gave the city wings to move forward.

Each Civitas holds a different circular emblems to signify four key themes of Rock Hill.

• Gears of Industry
• Flame of Knowledge
• Stars of Inspiration
• Lightning Bolt of Energy

Remember that as we continue to grow F3 in our region, we are to be men of inspiration and energy. We are the gears that make this thing work. We are to fuel the flame inside the Sadclowns in our churches, workplaces, and neighborhoods. We are to share the knowledge of our Creator. And, we are going to do it together, as a team. Keep up the good work men. I’m proud to share the gloom with you.