Four gathered on Friday morning for running or walking. Our route took us up Pump, then onto Three Chopt, before looping back to Pump. Blue Moon was pacing himself, still in recovery mode, while Doozy was conserving energy for tomorrow’s Homegrown Half. Pig Skin, fresh from his vacation, joined us feeling rested and full of stories, including a few grumbles about European parking. SYITG.
Author: Lighthouse
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Don’t Hurt Yourself Even More
On the way to the AO, YHC expected to be running solo due to other regulars traveling and participating in the Westhoe takeover. However, he was pleasantly surprised to find two other cars in the parking lot. Two out of the three of us were recovering from injuries, so we decided to head to the Duck Pond. We ran loops around it, breaking after each loop for 20 Dips, 15 Derkins, and 25 Freddies. Blue Moon is recovering quite nicely, and YHC found it challenging at times to keep up with him. Overall, we covered 3.8 miles. SYITG!
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Hilly Beast
Four souls braved the gloom this morning for a beatdown. YHC decided to combine two good things (hill and the Beast) trying to make it even better. After a warm-up, we did The Beast running up and down the hill. The Beast included Hand-Release Merkins, Flutters, Jump Squats, WWIIs, Squats, and Burpees. With plenty of time remaining, we completed three rounds of Jerkins and a Lindsay with Dips and Bench Kicks. Returning to the Flag, we spent the final three minutes holding a plank.
We missed many regulars due to Westhoe takeover, but we welcomed a guest from Charlotte. SYITG.
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Feels almost like Houston
Five dedicated PAX showed up bright and early at 5:30 AM, finding nothing better to do than to tackle a run. Among us were four regulars and a special guest from Houston. Our visitor shared that 80 degrees with high humidity is typical Houston weather from April to October. Despite his assurance that we had nothing to complain about, we did anyway.
We kicked off our run towards Duck Lake. After a warm-up, we looped around the lake, stopping for 20 Dips, 15 Derkins, and 20 two-count Flutters at each loop. We managed to complete four loops before time ran out. On our way back to the flag, we spent the remaining minutes in a plank position, pushing through to the end.
We wrapped up the session with a prayer, focusing on the people of Houston as they deal with the aftermath of Beryl. Our thoughts and support go out to them.
SYITG.
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Almost 70 and sunny
This morning, five dedicated PAX gathered for a workout, delighted to welcome back Roger-Roger. We kicked off with a run to the Church Run parking lot, where we had a brief warm-up before diving into our first set of elevens: Hand-release Merkins and Squats. We completed the first round and moved on to the second set, which featured Carolina Dry Docks and WWII Sit-ups. Due to time constraints, we shortened the distance by half but maintained the intensity.
After completing both rounds of elevens, we ran back to the flag, concluding our 4-mile journey. At the COT, we conducted the Count-O-Rama and Name-O-Rama, followed by announcements and a closing prayer. While a bit warm, it was a great morning.
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Around the Geese Lake
Three Pax gathered on a bright and pleasant morning for a blend of running and bootcamp. YHC led the group to Geese Lake. After a quick warm-up, we took on laps around the lake, incorporating 20 Derkins, 20 Deeps, and 20 Flutters per loop. We covered a total distance of 3.7 miles.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Glen Eagles Hills
Eight of us gathered on a crisp spring morning for a run/walk session. Four of us, inspired by Mr. Rogers’ discovery, took on the challenge of running Glen Eagles Drive, complete with its inviting cul-de-sacs—a route thoroughly enjoyed by all. Meanwhile, Blue Moon and Pig Skin circled the school grounds, and E.F. Hutton was rucking in preparation for May 4th, with Handshake providing companionship. The runners logged five miles in total. At the conclusion, we gathered to send our prayers for Gypsy’s success in his upcoming half-marathon—a challenge he triumphantly met.
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Cul-de-sacs
As temperature warmed up, it drew a group of seven to enjoy the beautiful spring morning. We kicked off with a quick warm-up before diving into the crowd favorite —cul-de-sacs. At each stop along the way down, we did 20 Merkins and 20 two-count LBCs. On the way back, we switched it up to 20 Carolina Dry Docks and 20 Heels to Heaven. We covered 3.5 miles. Fantastic effort all around!
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Waiting for the rain
Rain was anticipated, so when I arrived earlier than usual to find an empty parking lot, I presumed I’d be exercising solo. However, within three minutes, three additional F3 warriors arrived, unfazed by the looming rain, embodying sheer fortitude and resilience. Anticipating rain, we headed to the parking deck, where we alternated running up and down, doing 20 Merkins at every turn during the first round, 20 Heels to Heaven in the second, and 20 Jumping Squats in the third. After that, we had just enough time to return to the Flag, accumulating 3.5 miles in total. Ultimately, the rain held off, leaving us with only a light drizzle.
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Call your mother
Eight braved the cold this morning. The runners (Doozy, Gypsy, Mr. Rogers and YHC) took left on Ridgefield and went for 22 minutes or all the way to the end and back, about 5 miles. Hutton did rucking on account of recovering from his illness and Handshake kept him company. Pigskin and Blue Moon did usual circles around the school. Afterwards there was a fascinating conversation about grooming. Pigskin closed us out reminding to call our mothers (or other close people).