Tag: Morning Wood

30 minute trail run prior to Rock N Roll

  • A Staggered start…

    This morning….we had just about everyone going at different times. House Party(I didn’t know was there wasn’t in the usual car) started off at 6. Next was yours truly at 610, then Chaplain and Touchdown at about the usual 630, Florence was the last to arrive(missed the 2 runners).

    As we returned back to the flag…I met up with Florence(passed and startled House Party). It had been a few weeks since I rucked but felt pretty good. Florence met up with House Party and ventured back. Chaplain and Touchdown finished off their run. We all took the rucks, rested up and got ready for Rock n Roll. Stay tuned….all I will say that it was a good one from DTH

  • Holding Down the Fort

    A PAX of one enjoyed the ideal running weather before Rock N Roll. Completed the standard paved nature trail then back to the flag. Many of the worlds problems were solved.

  • Just one rucker

    YHC took off on a solo ruck at 6:00am…Mission Complete.

  • Daylight Means Dirt Trail

    Big Rig and YHC linked up for a Ruck that took us down into the dirt trails that go by Gregory Pond since it was light enough to avoid the roots tripping hazzard. Chaplain and Rosie went for a run around parts unknown. Enjoyed catching up with Big Rig before his beatdown ??

  • Choose Your Poison

    Mudslide rucked. Florence ran. We came, we conquered.

  • Just a bunch of Maniacs

    A group 4 ruckers and 2 runners made it out to Rockwood Park for some Morning Wood. We all hit our normal paved trail and as usual, passed by the runners as they made their way through the woods. With Rugged Maniac coming up next week, we talked about what to expect like obstacles and course conditions. We also talked about ways to prepare such as getting an early jump on hydrating and making sure to eat well. Looking forward to seeing all who plan on attending next Saturday and be sure to rock some F3 gear!

    House Party

  • Humid Start to Saturday

    Good morning….2 ruckers(Big Rig and myself) got going after Big Rig came back from a pre ruck workout. I thought I was running a little late, turned out I was on time. We took off with weight on the body and the humidity in the air. We hit the usual trail with some good chatter about his brother and adventures out west this year(all the snow created much needed water which is helping but hurting a few minor things). A lot of good topics including ways to try and get better as we get older(work on flexibility and mobility which will come up later), plus we headed back to the flag to drop off the dumbbell, then did one final lap around(a touch over 3 miles today)

    The 3 runners(Chaplain, Touchdown, and Rosie) took off at their usual time and hit the trails hard. A lot of people either running or walking today(this is what happens as the weather warms up). Once Big Rig and I came around the last corner and on the home stretch, the 3 runners were closing in. We all met back at the flag, getting a little rest and waiting for the others to come for the main part

  • We Rolling Deep!

    YHC almost didn’t get out of bed this morning due to some knee soreness but I’m glad I did because I would have missed out on the party! A total of 9, that’s right, 9 HIM got up early for some morning wood before the beatdown. 7 Ruckers set out at 6am with the birthday boy leading the pack. After completing our normal loop, we kinda split up due to some guys needing to head out. That’s when Footloose and Mudslide took over and took us back into the woods. Days like today are what I really enjoy about F3. The mumblechatter with Footloose and Mudslide was great. Found out we all have a few things in common. If you need help with your resume, check with Hardywood because from what I heard, sounds like Big Rig is going to be the next CEO of his company.

    The runners hit the trails at 6:30am. Its funny how the Ruckers and the runners always seem to pass each other at about the same spot…Shout out to Chaplain (hope I spelled that right) and Touchdown for getting in those miles!

  • Rucking and Running

    2 ruckers(walking around with a weighted pack that can be used to train while wearing or as a tool) plus 5 runners came out this morning to Rockwood Park. Last week we had the lights on from all the baseball fields ready for practice. This week, a little breezy but the temps were mid 60s which made things comfortable.

    The ruckers(Florence and Footloose) took off at 6am to venture around the park. The runners(Chaplin, Touchdown, Hardywood, Rosie, and myself) took off at 630 around the trail from one side to the other. On days where the paved trail is wet, shoes with good traction is needed. A little research done on one of my trail running pairs and found out it was ok to do a short run on pavement. The pace was fast today, first mile was 9:39, second 9:30(my average heart rate for the run was 151BPM). We caught up with Florence and Footloose as they came out of the nature area, then headed back to the flag to get a rest, change shoes if needed, and get ready for the main workout.

    Is it easy….no. In time it does start to get easier. Each session, it’s not the big improvements but little ones that over time leads to bigger gains. Be safe with the winds today, have a good one and see you next time

  • So bright, lots of light

    4 runners at 630 took off around Rockwood Park for the weekly Saturday morning run. Conditions were great(a lot warmer, very comfortable) plus it was odd to see all the baseball fields lit up. We later found out today was the first day of practice so we will be seeing them for the rest of the spring and summer. The 4 of us took off, nice pace(House Party and I today were smart and we did not attack the hills). Good move with House Party having the Q today, we did not need to go hard.

    As we passed about the 1.25 mile point, we saw the ruckers approaching from another part(gave them a quick shout). a few minutes later, we were back at the flag getting rest and setting ourselves up for the main part. The main thing: get out there we not running at a fast pace. it’s nice and easy. At first it’s difficult but over time, starts to get easier. The body becomes more comfortable, yet to do so have to start with that first step(first stride).