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Sofrito is made with cilantro

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We had 10 @ the fastest AO in the East – <#C03NHG1RSS3> Some ran, some rucked, all enjoyed the perfect gloom weather and got stronger on the Holbrook route.

Thanks for the opportunity to run your great site, <@U05K5D10AG6>

Great work to these men, <@U063F72E8M9> <@U01E9QD5QQK> <@U061P7HUFRR> <@U050B5M1DGR> <@UGU3XR5RP> <@U06E4KT7NCA> <@U01BA80UZCY> <@U035XDY7ABC> <@U074CR7E49J>

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Billy Madison Loop

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6 of us dodged puddles and covered over 4 miles this morning. Here was what YHC dubbed the “Billy Madison” route:

– Circle Doby’s Bridge Elementary, up Neff Court
– Take the rocky path up and over Doby’s Bridge to and through Dominion Bridge
– Venture down Whites Rd, left at the Forest Creek Middle basketball courts, around the school, down to the track and back up and over Whites Rd again
– Circle Catawba Ridge High School, back over Whites Rd, through Dominion Bridge (up hill this time) and back to COT
– 4.16 miles total

NMM
When we all arrived this morning, it was pouring – like, you cannot see the road pouring. I think we all thought the worst about what was to come. Funny thing though, at 5:13 the rain stopped and we stepped off. We made the situation much worse in our minds than what was reality. There’s a lesson there. Maybe the thing you are putting off isn’t as bad as you think it is. Maybe you should just step off and get started. Or maybe it was just happenstance. Maybe.

Aye!
Italian Job

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Swim @ The Biscuit

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WARMUP: NONE
THE THANG:
This Morning’s Run Recap ?‍♂️?
Original plan was to hit Fairway Dr and pass Esso’s place, but with all the rain overnight, I called an audible to stay off the slick roads and low visibility. Opted for Massey instead—only to find plenty of deep puddles waiting for us. Shoes were soaked within minutes, and we squished our way past the clubhouse, making it a true waterlogged adventure. Highlight of the route: ran past the biggest frog I’ve ever seen—no exaggeration. Finished strong with a loop around the school and shopping center at 6 AM.

Great work by everyone who showed up and pushed through the wet conditions. Enjoyed the miles and the company this morning! ?
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Copperheads and Coyotes

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WARMUP: None
THE THANG: We ran! Or rather swam in the thick humidity. 4 runners, 2 ruckers. Run route was:
Out to Dobys Bridge, left onto it. Then right into Dominion Bridge neighborhood. Exit hood left onto Whites Rd. After a quarter mile or so, take a right into Catawba Ridge HS. Take that access road all the way behind the school to where the baseball/softball fields are. Stay on the outer perimeter of that parking lot, bearing right, heading in the direction towards the Parkway. Turn right to run along the front of the school, then cut across the sidewalk that connects to the East parking lot, near the band practice field. Stay on the outer perimeter of it, then turn right, headed to where the Snake Pit AO meets. Run the perimeter of that lot, interrupting the Snake Pit PAX, then exit the school. Cross over Whites Rd into Forest Creek Middle School. Run around the perimeter of the school, then back to Whites Rd. Right on Whites, then right back into Dominion Bridge neighborhood, then back to COT.
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A LOT lifted up. June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. We don’t hear much about it at all, and that needs to change. Considering that 80% of all suicides globally are men, the awareness is much needed. Also considering that at least half of the men in the world will have a mental health issue in their life, yet less than 30% will not discuss it or seek help, the numbers are against us. It is the byproduct of societal expectations and stigmas, but also the expectations and perceived norms we put on ourselves. Yet men are suffering, falling apart inside, but the facade of smiles or toughness is all people see. I opened up about how I’ve been dealing with issues over the past year or two, and my mom getting sick then passing away only magnified it all. I’m done with covering it up, and I am working towards getting better. Another PAX shared his story about getting in a bad mindset, dealing with mental health issues himself, even thinking about ending it all via suicide. One thing that helped was breaking down the wall, the facade, and opening up about it. He mentioned that even being out in the gloom talking to guys helped. Don’t isolate.

A quote I recently saw really stuck out to me:
Suicide is a very permanent solution to what are often temporary problems.

Life is precious. Yes, it is full of ups and downs. Add expectations and what not to those downs, and it multiplies the weight of those burdens, then you end up pulled down a deep worm hole really quick. One that seems impossible to get out of. If you seek help, it makes things a little easier. We men are happy and fulfilled when we provide, build, create, teach, love, and help others in various ways, but we don’t do that very well for ourselves. Educate yourself about Men’s Mental health issues. Education is power, but it also helps you see the signs. Signs in others and in you. Raise awareness starting with you, then help beat the drum. It may not get as popular as Save the Ta-Tas (Breast cancer awareness month), but we all need to help elevate it.

Thanks for the opportunity to lead.
Blessings and SYITG
-NASA

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