5 HIMS came out early before the light for some morning wood. Big Rig was already out getting miles in but decided to stop and join us. We covered 2.76 miles around the park including a short detour through the woods. Good conversation was had including talk about concussions, bunions and shoes, grow ruck, and work. The more I hear about grow ruck the more I become curious. Don’t think I can swing this fall but maybe in the future. It doesn’t sound like anyone other than DTH and L Woods wants a round two with that. Respect to them. Privilege to lead you fellas this morning.
Tag: Morning Wood
30 minute trail run prior to Rock N Roll
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1984
At 6am YHC was about to launch a solo ruck, when House Party rolled in and saved the day. We stuck to the main road and parking lots, and completed multiple laps……even tried out the new port-a-potties! Great conversation topics including iPhones reading people’s minds.
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Do you have the mobile ID?
YHC wanted to double dip this morning and get a pre Purple Rain warm up so I snagged the Q late last night. Wasn’t sure anyone else would show up but was pleasantly surprised. 3 HIMS rucked the walking path at Rockwood. Nothing fancy, just grinding out 2.88 miles in just over 52 minutes before the morning light. There was some chatter about Grow Ruck, mobile ID versus global entry versus TSA pre check, and life stuff.
It was high 30s but felt much warmer. A great start to the day!
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I LOVE YOU
A frosty foursome gathered for the Valentine’s Rockwood Ruck and enjoyed 3 miles of solid bromantic conversation. We also toyed with a little Garmin spelling bee, and won first place! (see Slack for Garmin image)
It is true my beloved F3RVA PAX, I love you. Yes, ALL of you (whether or not you like it). But I’m truly thankful to have reciprocated love from so many of you. F3 is a powerfully unique brotherhood, but like everything else in life, you’ll reap what you sow. Keep pushing past the status quo – iron sharpens iron. ~DTH
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The Hunt For Pavement
I was cruising down Courthouse Road at 5:50 am, and passed a couple of dudes running – who could possibly be out at this hour on a major thoroughfare? Of course, it was Big Rig and Boberry. They linked up with us briefly at the park, then continued on their journey.
Woodsman and I rucked through Rockwood for an hour, and checked out potential ice free spots for the workout.
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Rockwood Takeover
At 6am, Rockwood Park is typically packed with walkers and runners. This morning, Big Rig and I were the only ones dumb enough to venture out. YHC rucked for hour on the main road (forgot my headlamp). Big Rig was slacking and only ran 10 miles. We wrapped things up just as the ‘Rock N Roll crew began to assemble. -
Choose your path
3 early risers decided to face the cold temps for a ruck/walk/run. The Pax started out together for several mins. with each HIM eventually choosing his own path. Big Rig got in his usual run while Rodeo Clown and YHC rucked/walked together for ~ 3 miles.
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Ruck or Run
Pool Boy Rucked, and YHC Ran.
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We Did 10
At 6am YHC and a newly enhanced House Party hit the streets. We rucked through all the usual Rockwood Park hot spots – even passing Boberry and Big Rig on the paved nature trail. Apparently they arrived early and got in a 9 mile run – impressive! Our total mileage was not revealed. -
Brain Power
It was an exciting edition of Morning Wood……..Ideal rucking temps and the triumphant return of Rodeo Clown! We hit the streets at 6am and finished the paved nature trail plus a couple laps around the park. The PAX made it back just in time for Purple Rain’s diabolical beatdown. Strong work fellas!