After Mister Rogers appeared in the gloom at BMNT we agreed to run at least 6.2 in honor of our downtown brothers.
NMS – The route was a new one with a little of this and a little of that. I knew it was going to be a smidgen long, but also know that Mister Rogers is up for anything. We were with you in spirit.
Congrats Bone Thugs!
Currahee!
2 warriors jumped out of the fart sack and into the gloom for a 5 mile run.
Route- Pump, Carisbrook, Oakway, Weathervane, Turnbridge, Gayton, Ryandale, Timberly, JRP, Glen Eagles, Summerwood, Pump.
Prayers for folks who need courage – to overcome challenges from all walks of life whether addiction or bad situations.
NMS – Courage was the topic today and what it takes to face bosses, employees, yourself to overcome what is challenging you. Thanks for the discussion and setting the example, Mister Rogers.
Route was North Bank, then Buttermilk. Some did Potterfield v. Some Belle Isle. Some ran the hardstand. Some ran 10. All strengthened.
Pavarotti took us out
NMS – quiet day enjoying the humidity and slight cool down. Slightly slick stones.
Get some!
4 horseman got together for a light run.
6 mile run – Bro Code. Pump, Burnside, Glen Eagles, Shire, Church, Waterford West, Rutgers, Park Terrace, Three Chopt, Pump.
Roger Roger took us out.
NMS – After meeting up with Gypsy we started on a run. For the first few minutes we talked about whether folks were up for 5.5 or so. 5.5 sounded good. Then Gypsy said, I am surprised that all these AOs are 45 minutes I know a place where they are all 60 minutes (Roger Roger didnt hear him). Looking at the crew, we were solid horsemen so I decided we would run a little long. To make it a full 6, I knew we had to go the “fat way” around to Waterford West to add another 1/2 mile. (map above is the planned round)
Announcements-
Second annual inaugural retreat coming together Oct 3 outside of Amelia CH. Plan to camp overnight.
Gypsy has some ideas for 2.0 workouts and also bringing Speed for Need to 2.0 workouts. Gypsy is also working on a “retreat site” at Lake Anna for the future – TBD.
6 milers – Pump, Church, Clary Preston, Sunrise, Waterford East, Rutgers, Park Terrace, around Wellesley lake, Three Chopt, Pump, JRP, Pump
4 milers – Raintree to the club and back.
YHC punched at 530, apparently Greenbow arrived at 531 and didnt want to disturb a man at work and chose his own adventure. Probation and I talked about a Wellesley lake route so now the recon is complete. I see options for 5, 5.5 and 6 on that route. 4 may need to come back on Sunrise to pump.
Today was humid, took a bit extra to keep momentum, but thats what we do.
Great convo after. Greenbow is Q next week.
9 svelte gentlemen got together for the Breakfast Club run seeking refinement to their bikini season offering. Typical route down Cary and Boulevard to DogPile and Back.
NMS – Humid today. Man that run really sapped everyone. Including DogPile, my tracker shows 7.5 miles. Really strong work everyone. Post workout, YHC likely replenished a full gallon of water, minus the coffee impact.
Great discussion of Outcome Based Coaching (pending Hardywood TM) and the distinction and evolution of our understanding of the distinctions in our careers and live events. Most help books start with a problem definition and we verbally wrote Chapter One, including an outline of topic coverage for the rest of the book. Here’s the trick- until Swirly publishes the book, you have to be on the run and keep up with him if you want an early preview. Really interesting stuff. The most important thing is that everyone needs coaching – a trusted advisor to talk things over with for an outside perspective.
My challenge for the PAX is to think about where you go for this, and what do you do to coach others.
5 mile: Pump, Crowncrest, Brookmont, Cox, Turtle Run, DRP around the back and lake, Falconbridge, Raintree, Willowbrook.
Today we did the reverse Brookmont run. Despite the hills at the end, it just does not seem as hilly in this direction. This terrain is fun because there is just the right mix of climb and descent.
Currahee!
5mi. Raintree to Canterbury: Chauncy, Waltham, Pump, Westcastle, Orkney Helmsdale, Stoneycreek, Turnbridge then to Whitaker Woods: Bank, Green Mt, Oakway, Carisbrook and back to Godwin. Its easier than it sounds.
Discipline is doing whats right when no one is looking. YHC needed discipline today.
NMS – Thankful for our founding fathers, while they never claimed to be perfect, set the conditions for this great country where we can work to perfect inalienable rights for all. Sic semper Tryannis!
Currahee!
A fantastic four tackles the first half of BC and we were joined by TYA for the second half. Bro code. Standard route: Cary to Robinson and through Byrd Park to DogPile.
NMS – It is always good catching up with folks on the run. For whatever reason (busy, lockdown, different circles), YHC has not really been in the city since the recent events started. YHC was struck by how Carytown shop owners either boarded up their shops completely or universally display signs of support in the windows. In a reality seeking to find grave offense in the smallest non-conformist action, one has to wonder whether the driver is fear or true support? YHC chooses optimisim. We can all be better.
3 manly men managed to make the right call and meet up for a run.
Route was Raintree to Cox, right on Guyana to Windsor Place then over to West Broad and back.
NMS. Happy Juneteenth! Prayers for those that think that filling and throwing water balloons filled with bleach at cops is acceptable behavior as part of a constitutional right to peaceful assembly. Prayers for those present and standing by while they watch abuse. Prayers for those who have been injured doing their job and that their hearts do not harden at this treatment by the citizens they swore to protect. Prayers for the families who have to work through the pain of their loved ones.
Prayers for everyone else to be part of a positive solution.