Ran to QT and back. The rough terrain post Panera was mad max like
WARMUP: ~ 1 mile mosey. Making a right on to White St and right on Clebourne, making another right on Monroe White St. stopping at parking lots along the way to do merkins and squats or burpees in sets of 5.
THE THANG:
Starting at FM Church of God, split into two even groups. One group headed back towards 160 turning around at First Baptist and the other up the hill, turning around in the parking lot, Shuffle Run (Indian Run) style.
Once getting back to COG, 5 merkins and 5 squats, then swap directions.
After about 1.75 miles head back to COT the same way we came.
MARY:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COT:
WARMUP:
I am certain we warmed up.
THE THANG:
It occurred to me as I sat to write this, that I have no idea (since it was a MONTH ago) what all we did that morning. I usually have a plan written out ahead that I either commit to memory, or will even shove a printout in my pocket to reference just in case. I didn’t do that this time. I know that I tried to call a few of the favorites of <@UGNDJBDU3> in his honor. I know we hit The Zipper and we definitely performed the Gonorrhea Burpee (because it has The Clap), but that’s all I really recall…
Now, the only person likely to read this is <@UGU3XR5RP>, but I just got painfully convicted about not writing Backblasts in a timely nor efficient manner. As I was looking back to see if I could find this weinke, I discovered that I have the BB from both my FNG post (administered by <@UN6U5PXNJ> and <@U08GGTLHL>) and from my VQ at The Armory.
<@U07QXBKKF5F> joined us as an FNG that morning. As it turns out, this came at a critical time in his life… and is hopefully blessing it. But, I failed him as a Q. He now does not have the enjoyment or blessing of being able to go back and read the report from his first post and reflect on that in the same way that I do. The first day I posted, I was sure I was going to die when Pusher said, “And now for the second half, I’ll hand this off to Jekyll”. I didn’t understand how the toughest workout I had ever done to that point in my adult life could have a SECOND HALF.
That’s a cherished memory. So, for Road Rash and every man after him, I commit to writing BackBlasts, making them interesting and timely, and hyping the reading of them after the fact. I also will attempt to persuade other men to do the same.
MARY: No chicks.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Read your newsletter.
COT: The 5th Core Principle.
WARMUP: ran to Hardee’s, did SSH, planked, ran more. Ran down to city hall building.
THE THANG: 2 exercises at the city hall building, ran down to 4 way stop for 1 burpee (added 1 burpee each time we passed it, then up the hill to the parking lot for the same 2 exercises.
10 pushups (change pushups each time between diamonds, ranger, regular) and 10 double count flutters.
Last added part was to try and push your way up the hills just so you weren’t dialing it in.
MARY: got some hammers in, bicycles, more hammers
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CSPAN style positive vibes to Funhouse!
COT: like all of us when we’re in the flux, we go up and down just like the hills we ran today. Sometimes easier going down the hill, but that push and pull from another guy, and that guy to lean on and talk to when you need it, that’s the goal of leaving no man behind!
Pledge Allegiance
Run up Massey stop at Harris 15 Merkins 15 LBCs, 15 Squats
Run to Ardrey stop 15 Merkins, 15 LBCs, 15 Squats
Run To White stop 15 merkins, 15 LBCs, 15 squats.
Run to bottom of Harris stop 15 merkins, 15 LBCs, 15 Squats
Rinse and Repeat two more time for 3+ miles.
THE THANG: Liberty led boot camp, 3D led Kettlebell and Time Machine led run
MARY: Dark Helmet rambled about cadence and people not keeping up with the rhythm of his glorious mane
ANNOUNCEMENTS: NASA presented the purpose of the Children’s Attention Home
COT: Esso talked about the purpose and greatness of the work being done by the Fort and Rock Hill regions.
WARMUP: redbull
THE THANG: running
MARY: had a little lamb
ANNOUNCEMENTS: yes
COT: yes
Humid “Fall” morning. 9 men showed to take flight from the premier running AO in The Fort. 9 men returned at 0600 to share tales of conquering the pavement, dodging sprinklers and spotting <@U025ZUQU82D> biking about Baxter. Thanks <@U5D544AAY> for opportunity to lead.
WARMUP: Some of us.
THE THANG: Run – 6miles ish – Munn Rd to Harris to Sam Smith to Dam Rd down Harvest Point then back. Out 3 miles back 3 miles.
MARY: Nope
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Yes – CSAUPs COMING_ Adopt – a – Highway litter pick up Aug 10th._ Newsletter.
COT: YeS
We ran trails at Anne Springs. Some did 5 some did 6 and Cobra Kai may still be running.