The Thang:
The gloom greeted us at Saint Christopher’s track with surprisingly pleasant weather—YHC came prepared to sweat, though it was nowhere near cold enough to use that as an excuse. A mysterious huddle of folks on the field caught our attention as we warmed up. OBT, ever the observant one, suggested it might be Seal Team… though their half-hearted effort could’ve been mistaken for interpretive stretching.
We launched into YHC’s favorite combo workout: Tabata and track laps. It’s part cardio, part strength, and all misery fun!
• First Four Tabata Rounds:
• Two alternating exercises in each round. YHC led with precision, and varying levels of grace.
• In between rounds, a lap around the track kept us honest (for those of you that don’t know it Hitchhiker has been holding out on us for a while. He is a speed demon on the track. No one can keep up with him.).
• Final Tabata Round:
• A round of Mary with an ab-focused arsenal led by YHC and OBT. Planks, crunches, flutters—you name it, we groaned through it.
• Grand Finale:
• Two laps around the track to cap it off.
Mumblechatter Highlights:
No F3 workout is complete without some quality chatter. Today’s conversation topics included:
• Music podcasts (OBT used to host one!).
• LEGO robotics competitions and the national dominance of Mary Mumford’s team
• Harrisburg, VA, and JMU lore.
• Live music gigs and the best of Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach.
• Cycling challenges—because apparently the track laps weren’t enough cardio talk.
Announcements:
• The Bridge this weekend: OBT and Upchuck are heading down Saturday. First-timers are encouraged to experience this impactful event. Don’t miss it.
Final Thoughts:
Thanks to OBT and Hitchhiker for showing up strong and making it a solid morning in the gloom. Until next time!
SYITG,
Faceplant