Author: Gumbo

  • Where did the Oxygen Go? And, how many cars?

    4 guys launched for 9+ miles running and 4 walkers (+ 1 four-legged friend) took off for some easy miles and conspiracy theories.

    half-mile into the run, YHC commented how much nicer it felt than Friday’s RAMM, but by the time we descended to the bottom of Otterdale and into Founders Bridge, we were questioning where the oxygen went. The long uphill slog began in Founders Bridge and continued up Winterfield – an aggressive route to be sure from a traffic perspective, but we made it back to the top and enjoyed 4 flat miles back to the VSF.

    There seemed to be an unusually high number of vehicles out early this morning, including one on Old Otterdale – wait WHAT? YHC and Draper wagered on the number of cars we would see on our Winterfield climb – we surrounded the number – we will call it a draw.

    Regardless of the lack of oxygen and the climbs, it was a great morning for some miles. Thanks boys!

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  • Track Time for Three

    3 eager club members decided to secure the early track time and get some work in to start the day. One running predictably late, but still made it in time for the first weighted exercise.

    Warmarama.

    Tabata Exercises:

    • Halos and around the world (waist)
    • Curls and Presses
    • Squats and Tricep Presses
    • One-arm swings – right then left
    • Rows – right then left
    • Sit and Press Boat and Canoe

    One lap in between each and 2 at the end – avoiding the gaggle of young and better looking (and smelling) runners.

    Numbers, Names, Announcements (SOJ CSAUP Friday – see slack and Crabgrass and throw a HC if your going) and YHC took us out.

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  • Half training continues

    YHC posted the 8 mile route and Cavity Search and Don Draper ran to the AO anyway. They came in hot – no walkers in sight, so the three of us took off headed toward Midlo High School and Manders and through Queensgate to the trail through the mines and ultimately down the dirt road into Salisbury at that point Cavity Search and Draper headed for home and YHC headed up Elmstead and back to the Starbucks. Each of us had a pit stop along the way for various reasons but 8 (or 8+) miles were enjoyed and the day was started off right.

    Looking to crack 10 miles next weekend if any others training for the half want to join.

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  • A soggy and glorious 1000

    NoToll wouldn’t have it any other way. The rain didn’t scare off a might 18 from posting to NoToll hoping YHC has something better than an Old Glory in store. Well, not much better.

    First, we all pay a 1-burpee toll for Heist’s terrible parking job. Done.

    Mosey to the back lot for very quick COP (not doing 1,000 SSHs) – all IC – SSHs, DQs, Helicopters and we were off and running…to the pavilion.

    THE THOUSAND – 5 exercises, 20 reps each, a run between rounds – 10 rounds. Exercises were: Merkins, Mountain Climbers (2-ct), Squats, Imperial Walkers (2-ct) and LBCs. Run was up to you – most opted for across a field and back. Some (Warby) opted for a lap around the field. Well done.

    Mosey back to the basketball courts for quick work:

    • 10 Donkey kicks on the fence, bear crawl to middle of the court, mosey to end and back.
    • 10 Bobby Hurley’s, skip/bounders to the end, jog back
    • Finally….on your six for Freddies until the bell rings

    COT, Numbers, Names, Announcements, Prayer

    Announcements:

    • 11th Anniversary workout at Dogpile this Saturday 0630 start I believe – check Slack.
    • Friday 9/26 – CSAUP Lite – at the Alamo at night – give a HC if you are posting.
    • Still collecting shoes and shorts for Nancy to send to Safari the Beast – any shoes
    • Grow Ruck in November (first weekend) see NTB and L Woods

    NMS:

    Love the magic number #18 today. That was YHC’s baseball number. Appreciate you fellas coming out in the rain and celebrating my 1,000th official, documented post with F3 today. It has been a great pleasure and I look forward to 1,000 more. Thank you for the fellowship, the strength and the motivation that you all provide.

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  • Where Did the Walkers Go?

    3 runners got in 7.65 – well Cavity Search probably got in 11 – BEAST. 5 walkers did something but there was no sign of them at 7:11 when the runners returned. Poof – gone. One theory was that coffee was not enough for Dumar’s birthday so they went for breakfast…who knows.

    Rosie and YHC stayed for coffee.

    In any event, miles were conquered, fellowship was had, the start to the day was good.

    Enjoy the beautiful Sunday!

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  • Beware of I-Pax Downrange

    YHC is in Va Beach today for meetings, so I decided to get a DR post in and got on the handy F3 Near Me and found a nearby bootcamp. Ever the eager beaver (or really worried about getting lost), I was early. I pull into the parking lot with 12 minutes to spare and guys are moving around. Turns out, we are starting early because this is Iron Pax 1 – a 50-minute workout. Womp Womp. Oh well, suck it up buttercup.

    some stretching and warmup and then off to the track for increasing rounds of Thrusters (with 35 lb KB) and an equal number of 100-yard runs. 2-200, 4-400, 6-600…16-1600. I actually got to 18 Thrusters but I only completed 400 of the 1800 before time was called. 5 miles in all.

    The Va Beach guys were great and had coffeeteria in the parking lot after. BOOM! Almost made the Iron Pax pain worth it.

    Always fun to post DR.

    Have a great day gents.

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  • A little rain doesn’t stop us

    3 runners launched for a 3.5 mile loop and we picked up Honeymoon for a second 3.3 mile loop and dropped Cavity Search at his house on that loop. OTB can be a chose your own adventure. Come get whatever miles you want and stick around for coffeeteria.

    Four walkers and a four-legged friend were also out some miles so there is that option too.

    Have a great Sunday. No More Gumbo For You!

  • half marathon training in full effect

    4 runners are getting serious about half training. 2 did 11+ today and 2 did 6.75. Slow and steady baby. Still time for anyone wanting to get in on this to join. We will help you ramp up.

    4 walkers solved all the world’s problems and identified others, as usual.

    Come for the walk/run. Stay for the coffee.

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  • Line out the door for Gumbo

    18 hungry souls wanted to taste breakfast Gumbo, including two FNGs…45MOM was ALIVE this morning. 2 bikers were out early, 2 walkers headed out searching for the sewers of Richmond, so that left 14 bootcampers waiting to see what flavor Gumbo was in store today. Here is what happened:

    Mosey to the blacktop and circle up for COP warmup.

    THE THANG:

    Triple Check with – People’s Chair, Mountain Climbers, Run to fence and Bernie back

    Mosey to field end line

    Proper Dora: 1 merkin, 2 squats, 3 SSHs together equals 1 rep. Runner runs length of the field and back, flapjack and add too 100 reps.

    Mosey around the block – burpees at corners – back to the parking lot

    3 Minutes of Mary

    COT – Numbers, Names, Announcements, Prayers and YHC took us out.

    Announcements:

    • Labor Day Convergence 0700 at Dogpile
    • SCCC “The Country Club” restarts Monday 9/8 at 0530

    Great morning. Weather was perfect. Chatter was excellent, and it was great to have a couple FNGs. Welcome to Help Desk (Mark) and Crystal (Chad) – naming was not creative but effective. Hope you guys enjoyed your Gumbo and come back for more.

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  • OTB continues

    4 runners. No walkers today. We got a 10K in. Much less hilly than last weekend’s Homegrown, too. Great morning for sure. And some good coffeeteria with Rosetta afterwards.

    Come join the runners or the walkers and get some Sunday miles and some coffee and 2nd F.

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