The Scene:
A crisp morning greeted the PAX at the St. Christoper’s Track, and spirits were high despite the cold. Hitchhiker, already in motion from Sunday Funday, was a man on a mission—faster, and fueled by an insatiable appetite for studying and, apparently, baking. Upchuck, recently recovered from a Thanksgiving cold , was a welcome sight, ready to sweat off our turkey hangover and chat about history, football, and, of course, pecan pie.
The Thang:
• Warm-up:
A round of much-needed stretching to shake off the Thanksgiving lethargy. PAX unanimously agreed: the stretching was a highlight, proving once again that flexibility is key in life and workouts.
• Tabata:
Each round consisted of 8 sets of 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off, targeting arms, legs, and core.
Between each round, we ran one lap around the track, because nothing warms the soul like a cold lap in the morning gloom. For the final round, we doubled the fun with two laps.
Mumble Chatter Highlights:
• History Class:
We dove deep into U.S. and Korean history, pondering how on earth you distill 5,000 years of Korean history into an elementary school curriculum. YHC with homework: to figure out exactly what makes the cut in that timeline. Cliff notes welcome.
Football Talk:
• Division I vs. II vs. III: Why do only some teams get to go bowling?
• The budding Virginia Tech vs. ODU rivalry: Who would’ve thought?
• UVA’s loss to Virginia Tech: Predictable, but still lamentable.
• The Hitchhiker Chronicles:
Hitchhiker revealed his new hobby: baking. Yes, the same man running laps at warp speed is now whipping up pecan pies and artisan bread. But beware—pecan pie is practically 90% sugar. Delicious? Absolutely. Dangerous? Without question.
COT:
Grateful for the opportunity to lead this morning and for the company of two great men. Despite the cold, the camaraderie and conversation warmed the heart. Hitch, keep studying and baking—we’re expecting snacks next time. Upchuck, as always love the conversation!
SYITG,
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