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!
Author: Lighthouse
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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).
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It is even colder in Canada
Four showed up on early morning for some running and a bit of bootcamp. Pinto entertained everyone with stories about his trip to Canada and women crashing into his already hurt shoulder. We ran the culdesacs doing 15 Hand Release Merkins and 30 LBCs on the way down and 15 Carolina Dry Docks and 30 Freddie Murcuries on the way up. Overall, 3.8 miles.
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Candy anyone?
Seven woke up this morning and decided that it is a good day for a run. Someone have promised us intervals, but did not sign up for the Q. So, we discovered that there was no Q. YHC has volunteered to select the route and chose the Handshake route: up along the Pump toward Broad Street, turn either at Three Chopt, part, or Broad Street, and come back to the flag. The Broad Street group got 5.2 miles, others did a bit less.
YHC did not observe it, but was told that even though a car had another lane and runners went to the sidewalk as it approached, instead of taking another lane the car has stopped. People were wondering if next they would be offered some candy and invited for a ride, unfortunately it did not happen. No one came out. So, the group just continued on running.
Have a great day everyone!
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Purple Shoes
Ten brave soles came out on February morning to brave the elements and run in the dark. We run the Handshake route: up Pump, left keeping on Pump, right on Broad, right on John Rolfe, back to the Flag.
There was a discussion at the end on whether purple is appropriate color for shoes. But after the owner explained that purple was $60 cheaper, all agreed that the color is totally appropriate.
Congratulations to Doozy on 1000 posts!
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So, so cold
Three heroes braved the elements on a very cold morning. Wise people said that parking deck is warmer, so this is where we went. First round we did 5 Burpies on every turn and went all the way up. But the outside level was icy, so on the next round we decided to stay inside. On other rounds we did 25 Merkins, 25 Squats and 25 American Hammers. Back to the Flag got us to 3.5 miles. It is good to know that it will get warmer… eventually.
P.S. My usual apologies for being late with Backblast. White Snake: Thank you for motivation!
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Baby it’s cold outside
Three gloom warriors showed up this morning. Pigskin reported coming up with cold (we were not sure if he is coming up with cold, or just complaining that it is cold), we missed him. Whitesnake got injured his rib playing flag football with 10-year olds. We tried not to make too many jokes.
Pinto suggested that Parking deck is warmer, so this is where we went. Here is what happened: we stopped for a warm up and some stretching on the way. First round we did 20 Merkins at every turn for a total of 120. Second round, we did 20 American Hammers at every turn. Then, we went to the lake stopping for 20 Bolgarians, 20 Dips, and 20 Derkins. After that, we went back to the Flag, with few minutes on the clock did more Hammers and the time was up. Overall, great if chilly morning with 3.5 miles of running.
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Trying out new kind of Merkins
Five showed up today early morning. Pigskin and Blue Moon did things around the School. YHC asked if remaining wanted to spend fun time with Pigskin, they refused. So, we ran around neighborhoods. After some warm up, we started with 20 Merkins and 20 Freddie Mercuries. After that we kept the same 20 Freddies, but changed Merkins at every stop keeping number at 20 to Diamonds, Wide grip, Merkin with right leg off the ground (Scorpion may be?), same left leg up, Spider Monkey (only 15 of those on account of them being harder), Carolina Dry Docks. And the time was up to come back. Overall, ran 3.5 miles. So much fun!
YHC will appreciate any help with the name of Merkin.
Whitesnake: We are registering official complaint about dogs barking in your neighborhood. It was the first time in several years, so we understand, still… we expect a more friendly attitude toward strangers who show up at 5am in the morning.
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Where is everyone?
After going all the way to five last week, this week we fell back to two, and it would be one if I would not drive Tonka with me. Where is everyone? Pig Skin had grandkids to take care of, but what about everyone else?
Anyhow, we went in opposite direction this week to the end of Three Chopt road, but still did 11s: Hand Release Merkins on one side and Squats on the other (sorry, I am not very original). By the time we got back to the Flag the time was up. Total distance 3.5 miles.