Forgot to write the backblast..
Ran the crazy 8. That route sucks with mile 4 going up Glen Eagles.
We solved all the world’s issues like understanding the Egg definitely came before the chicken… And if someone is wearing at Ruck back they might actually be going rucking.
Rumor has it Upchuck has an assignment for someone willing to help Reach to him for more details.
After too many Bernie Sanders on Monday, it was only fitting that LeftSnake control the route this morning. Left on Pump, Left on Falconbridge, Left on Raintree, Left on Ridgefield, Left on Pump–Repeato. Total is about 4.5 miles. Ten runners and 3 dogs navigated the tough directions. I ran with Saltlick and we talked jobs, AI, zombies and outer space. Looking forward to all four interacting one day.
A famous set of twins once said “things will never change until you want them to”. They also grew up with Bob Dylan sleeping on their couch and Uncle George (Harrison) hanging out at their house. So what do they know??
After I posted that we were gonna run hills for 45 minutes, I thought numbers would be lower, but 11 showed up to suffer for a while, leaving only the wimps of Westhoe to go to Tunnel Vision.
The Main Event: We ran up Glen Eagle, going up and down any dead end with some incline in it. Once we hit 22.5 minutes, we retraced our steps. Lots of hills today. Well done men!
Names. Numbers.
Announcements: Upchuck is still hoping a HIM will reach out to him about taking on RVA’s Site Q responsibilities for The Bridge.
Prayers: Prayers for those still in need of healing and comfort.
YHC took us out in a thick fog of gas, which no one owned. I’m not sure anyone heard the prayer, as we were being choked out.
Moleskin: Discipline makes us stronger. When you get more comfortable in the fire, you are able to handle more. Today was all hills and horrible gas. And somehow we are all a little better for it. I hope everyone has an excellent Friday. It could only get better after this start to the day.
Ten pax and 3 pups came to run or walk. About half did the prescribed lap twice while others had so much fun they did their own version.
Main course was all rights: right on pump, right on raintree, right at the new roundabout onto falcon bridge, right on pump, repeat. And try to go faster on the second lap dance. 4.5 miles total. I think everyone who did 2 laps improved their time the second lap. Yipeee! We are all winners!!
With a slight nip in the air, 7 slayers of the fart sack embraced the streets of Westhoe and embarked on The Buffapple Route. I’ve found it a little cumbersome to have multiple street names thrown out there before running a route. People can’t remember the way; folks get lost. Posting the route the night before helps immensely, but it takes a little effort. I thought that having a few routes with names would be cool. So, I’ve gotten the pax to run the following route, which really shines when you are 1/2 way up the beast of a road that Buffapple is, about 4 times now. After trying to imprint it on our collective memory bank, I now declare this The Buffapple Route.
I suppose we have a couple other routes with names: Gypsy’s figure 8, the classic bro code run, the out and back (down and back Ridgefield) – but to me, the more named routes the better.
The Buffapple Route: Launch from Godwin HS, L on Pump, L on Falcon Bridge, L on Raintree, R on Ridgefield, L on Cox, L on Brookmont, L on Singing Wood, R on Buffapple, R on Pump, L on Burnside, R on Summer Wood, L on Glen Eagles, L on Old Prescott and back to Godwin HS.
BTTVF. Names. Numbers. Announcements: Please consider taking UpChuck’s service commitment (Site Q for The Bridge) from him. He’s put in some years and it’s time to pass the torch. Mr. Water Bottle has some potential upcoming cross country, as well as international, trips on the horizon. That guy really gets around. Speaking of guys that get around, with Pigskin gone to Norway this week, we’ve had some new War Daddies. Strangely, no one seems psyched when the are bestowed with this honorary title. Prayer Request: Handshake’s family, UpChuck’s friend and Pinto’s niece.
Perfect attendance today at Dunkin for 2nd F. We took a deep dive on what a beast Homer is and how many Asian cultures are superior to ours. And I learned that Pinto likes Skid Row (the band, not homeless encampments – rock on brother!) and that Gypsy’s son is fluent in Japanese (wow!).
Moleskin: The Stoics practiced Memento Mori, or “remember you must die”. Sounds morbid, but to recall this reality, serves to help us live more intentionally, virtuously and without wasting time on trivial matters, in this day, as tomorrow is not promised for any of us. Go get this one fellas!
Last Friday of the month means Bro Code, but it doesn’t have to be The Bro Code.
This was Bro enough:
Numberama, Nameorama, COT
MOLESKIN
Fun fact, you can get to Norway via Jordan and Romania or something like that, but you must start in Northern Virginia. UpChuck has some mediocre jokes and a pretty good one about Horticulture.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Need someone to take over The Bridge
Safe travels for many this week
A nine line of men built mutual strength through an unbreakable bond at the latest edition of Currahee. Temperatures were 70 and sunny. According to the guys walking super slowly three abreast along the road, the following might have happened.
Figure Eight Route (if I say it’s a figure eight, it’s a figure eight).
Old Prescott, do the very tiny loop at the cul-de-sac, and back to Godwin. Then, Maremont out past Raintree, do the Maremont Loop, right on Raintree (watch the walkers blocking the passing lane), and left onto Maremont.
Do that 2 or 3 times, in whatever order each man chooses. From what YHC could tell, no creativity was requested or demonstrated. Lemmings all followed to their own slaughter.
Numbers, names, and Lighthouse took us out.
Announcements:
F3RVA needs a few good men to volunteer to lead 3rd F activities. YHC is going to move on from The Bridge after 2 years. We are looking for a guy to step up to take this on. The role requires a small amount of organization to get a group to organize trips once a month to lead a workout at The Bridge (and usually stop at The Cumberland Diner on the way back). Give YHC a shout if you are interested.
Prayers for Handshake’s family member, Charlotte (13 years old, YHC thinks…too young, in any case). She’s a strong kid, and no kid should have to suffer. Prayers for her parents and family as they are forced to endure the unimaginable impacts of cancer.
Prayers for YHC’s friends Becca (glioblastoma) and Mike (health trainwreck).
Keep our men and women in the uniformed services safe, and watch over our men and women who put their lives on the line in the intel community.
Ran the same ol’ route today for the 3rd time. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. 9 men and 2 four-legged creatures of the suburbs ran some or all of the following:
Godwin launch, L on Pump, L on Falcon Bridge, L on Raintree, R on Ridgefield, L on Cox, L on Brookmont, L on Singing Wood, R on Buffapple, R on Pump, L on Burnside, R on Summer Wood, L on Glen Eagle, L on Old Prescott and back to Godwin HS.
BTTF for COT. Names. Numbers. Announcements: Bogey is a beast. He’s knocked out 4 F3 workouts in 4 days. Heck of a start. The Bridge needs a new lead. The only requirement is being good at nagging. Gypsy reminded us to pick up the phone and reach out to someone. You never know the positive impact it might have. Prayer requests: Charlotte, her family, Wojo’s family and Roger Roger’s family.
YHC took us out.
Happy Friday (the 13th) yall! Go make someone’s day better. SYITG!
Determined to run anywhere but Pump or old school Bro Code, here’s where YHC directed the PAX today.
Here’s where:
Numberama, Nameorama, COT
MOLESKIN
According to a scientific study, today’s run was the greatest running Q of all time, the PAX ran further and faster than any group of 8 men has done in the history of time. And the Q is the best-looking Q that ever lived. Just presenting the raw data. UpChuck moved into insurance only after his business naming paint colors and suburban streets fell on hard times.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Need someone to take over The Bridge – skills needed – Persistent Pesterer
Westhoe 2nd Tuesday 2nd F – Joey’s Hot Dogs this week
It was Brocode Friday and nine of us did the Lake Loreine route brocode style. You can brocode anything and not just repeat the same boring route every month.
Copperas can suck it!
Upchuck’s car was also there but we never saw him and Handshake also did something until his bowels told him to leave.