Warm-up:
YHC arrived early, full of hope and slightly overdressed for the chilly gloom. The parking lot was eerily quiet—no headlights, no chatter, no PAX. A solo workout loomed… until, like a hero emerging from the fog, Hitchhiker arrived! Together, we started with a mosey to the Carillon to shake off the cold and share the warmth of good company.
The Thang:
The workout was a masterpiece of repetition and geometry. It went something like this:
• Mosey to the Carillon.
• At the star: 5 exercises.
• Run to the bottom of the steps: 5 more exercises.
• Up the steps: 5 more of something different.
• Mosey around the top to the far side: 5 more of yet another exercise.
• Down the steps: 5 repeats of that same exercise.
• Return to the star: 5 finale exercises.
Rinse and repeat 5 times until your quads question your life choices and the stairs start looking more like an escalator you wish existed.
Second Half:
After completing the five circuits and running back to the flag, the real fun began: a quest for caffeine. With Libby Market sadly closed, we pivoted to Starbucks, where Hitchhiker and YHC celebrated victory with hot drinks and hotter mumblechatter. Topics ranged from Thanksgiving plans to the art of writing, because every workout needs a creative cooldown.
COT:
Big shoutout to Hitchhiker for showing up and saving YHC from a lonely gloom. Thankful for your friendship, the chatter, and the coffee run. For those PAX who ventured to the Bridge, hope it was epic. If you’re ever near the Carillon, give those steps a go—they’re humbling, but the fellowship is unmatched.
Moleskin:
Remember, showing up makes a difference—even if it’s just one other guy. The gloom is always better with a buddy. Over and out, friends!
SYITG,
YHC
