Tag: 45 Minutes of Mary

21 ventured out into the gloom the day before the snowpocalypse was scheduled to descend upon the Richmond.  Today’s workout was centered around all the random celebrity birthdays who celebrate January 21.  It went down like this:

COP

SSH – 20

Arm Circles – 5 small, 5 large and repeato in reverse

Don Quixote – 15

Mosey off the AO and head a few blocks down to the hill at Malvern.

First Birthday Exercise – Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) did fire safety PSAs before being a Spice Girl.  Partner up and fireman carry/piggy back carry up the hill.  Perform Telly Savalas Dirty Dozen burpees (12 burpees).  Plank up or do LBCs.

Head back to the bottom of the hill and reverse partner roles – fireman carry up to the top again and perform 12 Stonewall Jackson Hand Release merkins.  Plank up.

Head back down the hill and then reascend the hill with Jam Master Jay Run DMC “Walk this Way lunges”.  Anyone wearing Adidas gets a head start – no takers.

Form two columns and make a Benny Hill Indian run back to the AO.

Behind the AO, break into four groups for Paul Allen Microsoft DOS.

D – Derkins

O – Overhead hang leg lifts

S – Squats

The fourth group runs to the first station cascading that group forward to the next station, etc.  Everyone completes all stations twice.

Center up on the blacktop for double Ring of Fire.  Perform 10 merkins and go round the ring with either a Billy Ocean Caribbean Queen crab walk or Jack Nicklaus golden bear crawl.

On your 6 for:

Rasputin Russian Twist – 20

Ethan Allen – Work those abs spelling “Fort Ticonderoga” in the air

Jonathan Quick – Called upon TYA, hockey enthusiast and New Endland native, to call the next exercise.  20 American Hammers

Offshore’s 2.0’s b-day – Offshore called 20 Freddy Mercuries

Back to the shovel flag where Swirly took us out.

MOLESKIN

The Pax’s expectation of a cadence-free spectacle was not met.  Oh well, maybe next time.  Lab Rat enjoys his Billy Ocean and seemed to recollect quite a bit of the song.

Welcome FNG Dreamsicle!  We hope to have you back soon.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

With 100% chance of snow on the way, Pax with 4WD are offering shuttles in their respective areas to Saturday’s Dogpile.  Post in the backblast if you need a ride.

Stay Warm!

20 strong gathered at Mary Munford – about 1 for each degree it was above zero…

The Thang:
Mosey to far corner of school grounds along Grove.
Warmup:
Side Straddle Hop x 20
Don Quixotes x 10
Imperial Walker Squat x 10
Merkin x20
LBC x20

Mosey to Field. Break into 2-4 groups (depending upon number). Each group advances to a different corner (i.e. station).
Station one: Complete 10 Burpees. Run to next station*
Station two: Burpees x 10, Merkins x 20. Run to next station*
Station three: Burpees x 10, Merkins x 20, WWII Situps x 20. Run to next station*
Repeat ….until Q says stop or 2 rounds (or rather triangles) completed:
*Advance from station to station by running diagonal, then running to the right along the perimeter – thus forming a triangle.

Plank up in center of field. Circle of fire. Complete 10 merkins, then Bear Crawl around circle until back in original position.
Line up facing far end of field. Break up into groups of about 5 each. Group planks up extending across field about 6 feet apart. Person in back does alternating bear crawl (under) and jump (over) each member in line…indian style until entire field is traversed.
Mosey back to flag:
American Hammers x20
Superman x 1
COT

Moleskin:
Most showed up in long pants, while a few die-hards arrived in shorts. Those who couldn’t decide (DK), showed up in both (British-style we supposed). Saab was not coordinated enough to perform the Imperial Walker Squats, but he gave it his best attempt. He also understands now it is NOT Russian Twist but American Hammer (in the parlance of our times…). Ground was way too cold and resulted in many frozen appendages, and a few receded-ones I imagine.

Started out with a lofty goal of 7 iterations of the triangle, but realized quickly we needed to scale down to only two in the interest of time, exhaustion, and potential frost bite on the fingers. Toga complimented Saab on his VQ. Saab reminded Toga it wasn’t his first, which either meant he was terrific on his second go-around, or his first time was that forgettable and it ended in a whimper. Bear crawls were equally as painful…frozen ground was described as crawling on rocks or gravel. Some said they even saw imprints from the Christmas Eve splashdown/mudfest.

Anyway, learned not to ask somebody why they got to bed late the night before (DK). I didn’t consider the handcuffs or the spoon.

Rock on TYA, Lockjaw… I’ll work to hit the trail run on Sunday, albeit in a conservative fashion.

The Saabinator abides.

22 faithful piled out of their cars in the gloom. All were certainly hopeful for the opportunity to run the Horseshoe, but were instead treated to a different type of beatdown. Here’s YHC’s best recollection of how it went down:

Mosey to far corner of school grounds along Grove.

Warmup COP
SSH x25
8-count Merkins (4 down, count, 4 back up) x20
IW x25
LBCs x25

Mosey to the track. Circuit at 4 stations. Break into 4 groups & do the following. Rotate counter clockwise once your group is done with the station. Do each station 2x
NW corner: 20 dips on parallel bars
SW corner: 10 burpees
SE corner: 10 pull-ups (with help as needed)
NE corner: 10 chin-ups (with help as needed)

Meet at NW corner. 6 Minutes of Mary
Hello Dolly x??
Superman x2
Alabama Prom date x20

Mosey to Soccer fields. Line up on north baseline for Ark Loader:
– Bear Crawls: min halfway, and run the rest. Plank up at other side.
– Lunges: ”
– Crab Walks: ”
– Partner Leap Frog: ”

Mosey back to starting stations of Circuit. Repeat circuit, but upon completion of each station run 3/4 of the way around track to your next station.

COT

Moleskin:
YHC kept forgetting to post the BB, but it’s here now. Bring on the #mumblechatter.

This workout was born out of need for improvement on pull-ups. Time to get the pull-up bar out of the attic for 2016 improvement. Are any of you setting a fitness goal for this year? YHC has decided to target ability to do 20 consecutive pull-ups by year end, and strive to do 200 workouts — F3 and otherwise — in 2016. Feel free to post yours below and/or share them with the PAX so we can push each other.

Announcements:
(Complete by now) @Offshore’s Lego Land & Marathon in FL

Bring any proposals for new workouts (existing or new AO). New year, growing RVA PAX, time to continue our expansion!

16 brave men arrived this warm New Years Eve morning to get their day started off right and finish the year strong! It was great to see a good turnout on a Holiday. I do have to mention it was weird not seeing Bleeder, TYA, and Brain Tumor – We usually see’s those dudes in the gloom – miss you guys travel back safely …

COT : 20 SSH, 10 windmills, 10 IW, 20 arm circles, 5 burpees

Four Corners : Full perimeter of MM running the sidewalks –  partner up with another guy of similar shape and strength corner 1 : 5 close grip merkins – run to  corner 2 : 10 derkins (partner hold feet at waist) run to  corner 3: 15 workins,run to – corner 4:  20 merkins – repeat three times.

Double check : Staying with your partner – Partner 1 dips on the tire while partner 2 runs to the pull up bars does 5 pull ups and runs back to switch with partner 1 on the dips.  Two rotations..

Mossy to the flag – 5 minutes of Mary : cross leg lifts 10 each leg. 10 Alabama Prom Dates, 2 rounds of superman.

Circle up… Numberama – names, announcements .

Marv took us out in style with a typical Marv style prayer with a thank you to God for the many blessings of 2015 and excitement and anticipation for the coming year as well as how grateful we all are for each other and for F3 (well said thanks Marv)..

The pax felt like hanging around for awhile after the workout with the weather being so nice and all.. Goldberg mentioned to YHC that I could maybe next time mix in some different exercises into the 4 corners… YHC explained he was well aware of that option but that it was very intentional that we merkin @ each station with the goal being to hardly be able to lift our arms at the end of the work out.. (mine were certainly shaking especially after the last set of pull ups)…  Honeydo mentioned he might have a little something special for the run tomorrow so come out and see for yourselves.. Splinter back from Ashville did not go back to his mountain (BRR) – still to fresh!) YHC totally understands Splinter… Oh yeah and Rosie said after talking to his wife yesterday that evidently more than one couple is coming over to his house tonight so he said what the heck –  PARTY @ his house tonight ! JK…

Great work this morning guys way to push it..  That four corners could be a full workout but YHC wanted to mix in a few more things 🙂

Run tomorrow – 5:30

Dogpile/Gridiron Sat morn 6 & 7

I wish you all a Happy New Year and look forward to working out with you every morning in 2016!

Swirly

 

A total of 18 turned out for the Christmas Eve workout at Mary Munford (and to witness my VQ). Couldn’t ask for more pleasant and inviting weather…

The Thang:
20 x Merkins, 20 x WWII Situps, 10 x Mexican Squats, 10 x Turkish Prison (apologies Aisle 5)

Bermuda Triangle Derivative: Broke into groups of 5 (or more). 3 stations. Each group does 10 of each exercise at each station. Rotated between Merkins, Burpees, and WWII Situps. Maxed out at 10 stations.

Looking North (For Santa, Star of Bethlehem, or what have you)…One partner does burpees while other partner runs to mid-point of field (backward), does 10 Squats, then returns (forward of course). Alternate until 10 iterations (5 rounds each)

Merkin Ring of Fire: Circle up (Plank), then Bear Crawl (one rotation), Then progressed Merkins (1-18) around circle, then descending count

Moleskin:
I took some heat for my Mexican and Turkish references, either misnamed or not entirely PC. (Learned later that Aisle 5 was somewhat taken aback by the Turkish Prison reference. Have it on authority he’s either of Turkish descent, or from New York…whichever.)

As we descended upon the playing field, there were concerns expressed by Wilson regarding its condition and the further damage we would do. (The field was really more like an olympic-size swimming pool with a Mud-base.) Bleeder assured us this was the City of Richmond and not a neighboring county, so we could press-on. As for everything that happened after that, it was a blur to me. There were a few “airing of the grievances” but only in the most constructive light.

As we circled-up, offshore introduced his (FNG) brother in law (Jamie Cox) from Alabama. Despite a respectable introduction and distinguished background given, Bleeder jumped right to (Alabama) “Prom Date”…everyone pounced and thus Prom Date was born (welcome!).

In the end, DK said he had never been wetter, Saab had to continually pull his pants up since they were past the saturation point, and – by my understanding – Aisle 5 and Wilson drove home without any clothes on.

Thanks to all for showing up today and for helping me along. As mentioned, unlike my other first-time, this one lasted much longer and I got a lot more out of it.

Reminder, no workout/run on Friday.

Abidingly yours, Saab

18 Faithful gathered on a 50 degree clear morning for the latest in Virgin Q Week in RVA.

THE THANG:

Mosey to NW corner of the school for COP:

SSH x 25

Upright Alabama Prom Dates x 20

Hillbillies x 20

Merkins x 12

Mosey to the parallel bars for “stations.”  Teams of 4-5.  Station 1: supine pull-ups on parallel bars.  Station 2: dips.  Station 3: pull-ups on the monkey bars or the pull-up bars.  Perform exercises until a team member relieves you, then run around the dirt track to the next exercise.  Rinse and repeat 4x.  Audible down to 3x because of time and jello arms.

Mosey to the west side of the soccer field for plank hurdles/railroad tracks in teams of six to the other end of the field.  Then railroad tracks “with an Indian Princess twist” back: instead of hurdling every planked PAX, hurdle every other PAX, and army crawl under the others.

Mosey back to shovel flag for COT.

MOLESKIN:

YHC was grateful for another strong turnout during Virgin Q Week for his VQ.   It feels like it has been a shot in the arm in terms of renewed enthusiasm and new creative workouts.  Let’s keep up the momentum.

Before the workout, an idea for a workout theme emerged: Tacky Light Tour.  The headlights of those coming in hot were considered tacky (?).  YHC didn’t think today’s workout was right for the name, so someone can get working on one that is.

YHC was nervous about the first Q: timing, counting, instructing, etc.  Fudd threw everyone off by showing up on time; YHC thought we must have been five minutes late starting.  It turns out counting is easier on the Q side – you only need to count to three.  YHC had struggled with some of the larger numbers as a member of the regular Pax.  There was some praise from old-timers on the stations about using new muscles, and there was some grumbling from other old-timers on the stations about using new muscles, but on the whole good vibes.  YHC had visions of nasty spills and/or kicks to the ribs on the railroad tracks, but everyone seemed to make it through okay.  Honeydo gets the Charlie Hustle award: his white t-shirt was almost solid brown after what must have been several dives/slides in lieu of army crawls.  Too bad the rain didn’t come in time to soften the ground a bit.

Thanks to TYA for the encouragement to lead, and for Toga for going over the workout at HDHH.  Thanks to everyone for making F3 Richmond what it is.

Announcements:

There was a pair of Firm Grip gloves near the parking lot.  Give a shout if they are yours, they are in YHC’s car.

EMC Christmas party at 3106 Lanvale Ave. Thursday.  Contact Lugnut for more info.

3^rd F by Earthworm at the coffeeteria Saturday after Gridiron.

Lab Rat concludes Virgin Q Week with the run tomorrow (whether 2 runs count as a VQ is TBD).  Swirly/Johnsonville on Saturday.  Brink your Kettle Bell Monday, 15-25lbs.  Saab VQ on Christmas Eve.

17 strong men posted on a perfect winter (?) morning to enjoy some light jogging mixed with a vigorous beatdown.  Here’s how it went down.

THE THANG:

Mosey to the NW corner of the school for COP

SSH x 25

Copperhead Squat x 20

LBC x 25

Merkins x 10

Don Quixote x 21

Mosey to the soccer field on Cary for Super 7’s: line up on the near sideline, do 7 Burpees, run to far sideline and do 7 Merkins and 7 Squats and run back.  Repeat x 7.

Mosey to track for Dora 1-2-3.  Exercises are Merkins x 100, Flutter Kicks x 200, Dips x 300.  One man does the exercise while the other runs one lap around the track.  Switch until all reps are completed.

Move to area between track and tennis courts for 5 Minutes of Mary:

Alabama Prom Dates x 20

Boxcutters x 21

LBCs x 30

Hello Dollys x 20

Mosey back to shovel flag for COT.  BT took us out.

MOLESKIN:

YHC was anxious to complete a full Super 7, and in doing so decided that he is glad that he is not doing the December Burpee Challenge.  The lower back is tender.  Although it was dark, it appeared Swirly and Toga lead the way from what YHC could see.  Turns out that Saab is a beast as well and performed like a champ.  In YHC’s opinion, the Dora 1-2-3 was the perfect compliment to the Super 7, although 300 dips turned out to be a lot.  Nice work pounding them out.

Although YHC didn’t hear a lot of mumblechatter during the actual workout, the pre-game banter and post-workout chatter are priceless and are the secret sauce to this PAX.  Pre-game talk seemed  to center around the historical driving missteps of the PAX, most notably those of Lockjaw given his recent accident.  Thankfully, he is no worse for wear, and when YHC said that he had heard the police had given Lockjaw some unnecessary grief, Lockjaw promptly replied, while grinning ear to ear, that the cop screamed at him to turn off the instructional cadence tape that was playing in the car. Lockjaw is damn funny if you didn’t know already.  Further, Lockjaw is apparently getting driven all around town until his car is repaired and caught a ride with Saab to the workout.  At the end of the workout, he simply looked at Saab and stated “Homeward.”  It’s Lockjaw’s world, we’re just living in it. TYA had some typical anti-southern vitriole regarding lack of driving abilities in marginally challenging weather conditions (i.e.light rain), followed up with a story about an accident he had in his youth while acting like a typical Yankee.  We’re just glad you’re hear, TYA.

Before 0530, YHC had laughed out loud at least 5 times, and over the next hour sweated, grunted, maybe cried out in pain a little, encouraged, was encouraged, congratulated and was congratulated multiple times.  What a way to start the day, boys.  You guys are awesome.  There aren’t many better reasons to get out of bed so early, and we were even missing some notable regulars.

Announcements:  Special prayers and concerns for Lab Rat’s dad who is fighting cancer.  Lots of positive vibes coming your way, my man.  Also, The Scream is going to be out of the mix for a little while.  The PAX wishes you well until and anxiously awaits your return.  In other news, normal workouts this week/weekend, Lab Rat can cook like a champ, our Trail Run team kicks ass, and YHC became a member of the Woodfin Home Team family of satisfied customers. Update your home security NOW with the Woodfin Home Team (note: whole house logo wrapping is an OPTION, not a requirement, and although it is strongly suggested you replace your dog with a Woodfin German Shepard, it’s again not required).  ***paid for by Bleeder, who is dearly missed as he rehabs for ski season.

A hearty “AYE!”

-BT

 

17 lucky PAX posted on a perfect workout morning at 45 Minutes of Mary. YHC arrived just in time to plant the shovel flag and to declare “10 seconds” to go time. After a rope-facilitated face plant in the grass, the PAX headed out for a beat down. Here’s how it went down:

THE THANG

Mosey to corner of Grove & Westmoreland.

COP:
SSH x25
Merkins x20
LBCs x25
IW x20
Alabama Prom Date x20

Mosey back to the Commonwealth Ave side of the track.

The Lucky Horseshoe – The PAX has 33 minutes to complete the following around the track:

Lap 1 around the track: merkins x 20
Lap 2: merkins x 20, storm squats x 20
Lap 3: Merkins x20, Storm Squats x 20, Scorpion Drydocks x 20
Lap 4: Merkins x 20, Storm Squats x 20, Scorpion Drydocks x 20, WWII situps x 20
Lap 5: Merkins x 20, Storm Squats x 20, Scorpion Drydocks x 20, WWII situps x 20, Lunges x 20
Lap 6: Storm Squats x 20, Scorpion Drydocks x 20, WWII situps x 20, Lunges x 20
Lap 7: Scorpion Drydocks x 20, WWII situps x 20, Lunges x 20
Lap 8: WWII x 20, Lunges x 20
Lap 9: Lunges x 20
Lap 10: Victory Lap

COT

MOLESKIN
– T-claps to those from today’s PAX who achieved Personal Records on the Lucky Horseshoe! At least 5 finishers, and everyone was really pushing during this one. It was great to see the way we were challenging each other along the way. YHC will be one of those finishers before long, 0.5 lap to go.
– @Honey Do & @Bleeder came up with some different methodologies to reach the goal (do some extra exercises at one or more of the turns – by accident and on purpose, respectively).
– For those that wanted to capture their progress, here you go:

Honey Do – 9.5
Ricky Bobby – 8
Swirly – VICTORY!
Fudd – VICTORY!
Splinter – VICTORY!
Bleeder – VICTORY B!
Brain Tumor – VICTORY! (with 12s to spare)
Chesney – 6
Flash Dance – 7
Loose Goose – 9.5

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
RVA December Challenge put out by @Johnsonville

15 faithful posted for a pre-thanksgiving meal beatdown. Weather was 40 and sunny, beautiful day for a workout

The Thang:

Mosey to side of school, 16x Don Quixote, 21x Side Straddle Hops, 16x Merkins, 21x copperhead squats, 16x arm circles, 21x LBC. Pucker identified the significance of 1621 – the year of the first Thansgiving. Next trivia quesion: Where was the first Thanksgiving. 16 burpees OYO if you knew that first thanksgiving was in Plymouth Massachusetts, 21 if you believe it was anyplace other than Plymouth Mass. Double Applesauce Indian run to tree line and then to other end of field. Turkey day 10s. 46 Million turkeys eaten this year (so we will use the 4 and 6. Run to end of field, 6 burpees and 4 merkins, run back, 4 burpees and 6 merkins, Repeato x5. Mosey to tennis courts. 4 corners (to acknowledge the four states, LA, NC, TX, AZ, that have a city named turkey. 19 Stuart Scott Merkins in corner one, 34 WWII situps in corner two, 19 partner squat jumps in corner 3, and 34 LBC in corner 4. Repeato x 4. Circle up in middle of tennis courts for 6 MOM, dealers choice. Loose Goose selects Russian Twists x16. Toga selects Alabama Prom dates x 16, Q decides we should do the whole honeymoon suite (alabama prom dates, pickle pounders, morning wood, and monkey humpers) x 16. Mosey back to shovel flag for COT and out into the day.

Naked Moleskin

Hearty welcome to OBT in town from NC for Thanksgiving. Good to have him back at an RVA workout. He was the Q last Thanksgiving. Kotters to Dick Trickle. Also good to have him back in the PAX. He and many of the other PAX were confused at 7:45 when we continued the workout. It was indeed going to be a one hour beatdown.

Lots of mumble chatter heard during the honeymoon suite series of exercises. OBT kept mentioning an obsession by F3 Isotope with hip gyration types of exercises. Wilson refused to do the morning wood exercises. After a great demonstration of the exercise by Loose Goose, Wilson tried one, maybe two of the exercise. After that he switched over to some Wilson’s Wife Approved alternative.

Both Saab and Sippy Cup ran to (and from) the workout this morning. They had certainly paid it forward as far as pre-meal calorie burning. YHC saw Saab running down Commonwealth on my way to the workout. Saab was bobbing and weaving down the street. YHC asked if he was drinking this morning and he admitted it was not this morning, but he did have more than a few last night. Several of the PAX were double dipping after the working running either the Salisbury Turkey Waddle or the UR 10k. Best of luck to all.

Thanksgiving theme was inspired by my first Thanksgiving in RVA. I was invited to dinner at Bleeder’s in laws house (long time Richmond residents and staunch southerners). During dinner conversation, one guest mentioned the morning article about the first thanksgiving. YHC queried about the article and what they had to say about the first Tgiving in Plymouth MA. “No, the article was about the true first Thanksgiving, the one in Jamestown”. I was stunned, but somehow kept my composure and let it go. Couldn’t help myself this morning when I had the lead. Had to make sure all know that the true genesis of Thanksgiving was indeed in good old MA.

Great work out there this morning men. Although none of use have the perfect life (except maybe Bleeder), we all have a ton to be thankful for. We are truly the lucky ones in the world, living in the U.S., tons of opportunity, food on the table, and loving friends and family. I am thankful for all of that today as well as the F3 group that has been created here in RVA. Great group of folks….I now look forward to getting up at 5am daily to workout.

10 Faithful PAX showed up to sharpen each other this morning. 8 were well aware of the rainy conditions they would encounter upon exiting their car, and the remaining two arrived having already acclimated themselves with the soppy conditions. The PAX quickly embraced the wet skies, tennis courts, and fields and set off to a quickly-paced workout.

THE THANG

Mosey along Commonwealth to the tennis courts

COP
SSH x 20
Merkins x20
Monkey Humpers x20
IW x20
Lieutenant Dans x10 OYO
Morning Wood OYO x5 (see F3’s Exercises page for explanation if you think this is something different than an exercise)
LBFCs x 10
Rosalita x20

Mosey to Soccer fields & line up on the baseline along Commonwealth Ave.

The Beast
Merkins
Freddie Mercurys
Merkins
Rosalitas
Squats
Merkins

Line up on Commonwealth – facing South! – for Indian Run around the school. End on Commonwealth and head to the school wall next to the roundball courts.

Triple Check – get in groups of 3 (one group of 4) and do the below 3x
One PAX run to fence & back
One PAX do 10 Merkins & Plank until run is done
One PAX hold up the wall with People’s Chair

Mosey back to the parking lot

COP – 6 Minutes of Mary
LBCs x30
Superman x2
Merkins x9 OYO
Alabama Prom Dates x20
Hello Dolly x20
Russian Twists OYO for 30″

COT

MOLESKIN

Thanks to @Brain Tumor for keeping count on the Merkins as we progressed, to help ensure that we got to a full 167

If you didn’t notice, the largest set of Merkins we did this morning was 20 at the beginning. Pretty amazing how many you can do when you keep small #s in your sets so you don’t get burned out quickly. We’ll all feel this one tomorrow, great job to all for enduring and completing them all. For those of us who are doing the #MerkVember challenge with a goal of 5K for the month, we’re done for the day already. For those who aren’t doing it, thanks for doing them with us!

Apparently @Bleeder had some warm-up yesterday for leading today’s Superman rendition. YHC thinks perhaps more practice for the PAX on this one is needed – the PAX was WAY off key.

T-Claps to @Honey Do for being the only one to fully complete the HDHH route (and beverages along the way) yesterday evening while also showing up this morning in the gloom for some pain. YHC had one beer and no running last night, and is quite sure that another beer would have made today’s workout much more difficult.

T-Claps to @Marv for your effort today as well. Quiet & steady as usual, kicking tail and taking names. Keep up the solid work.

This morning’s COT closing prayer was a request for help in pushing each other to be better men. YHC is grateful today to have this group to help do that. OYO makes for stagnant, non-growing men. Thanks, men, for your fellowship.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thanksgiving workout 11/26 is at 7AM, NOT 5:30AM. Same place as usual.

Various turkey trots discussed, @TYA and @Fudd can insert details in the comments.