21 at U-turn! Be SAFE!
FNGs: My car was on auto pilot and almost turned into Target enroute to Starbucks. Second time this week I went to an old AO site. Luckily, I remembered we were meeting at Panera Bread. Got out of my car and planted a shovel flag. No FNGs, but lots of new faces at U-turn. Expected a handful of PAX to show up. Blown away by the number who PAX who came out to run in this incredible, January weather! (Temps in the 60’s – balmy). Mumble chatter from Dumbo blaming it in global warming.
Warm Up: I wanted to change the flow of things up a bit knowing that PAX were running at different distances (3-7 miles) and different paces. I grabbed my phone and started recording for name-o-rama after we sounded off. Made some announcements and prayer requests (see below) and got into the warm-up. 20 SSH, 10 open doors (L/R), 10 Don Quixotes and some static stretching L/R with the legs.
The Workout: Before starting out, I brought up partnering/running with a PAX that had a head lamp or a light vest. I emphasized safety highlighting the route and the rules of the road for the first-timers. I identified the Clydesdales running 3 miles (I knew I was going to run with them) and asked the Gazelles running 5-7 miles to ensure they had the six. Appreciate LED, Mr. Terriffic (nice toe shoes) and other PAX bringing in the six on the longer run. Shout out to Dawgpound who alerted me two PAX who took off running before circling up. I learned later that Pablo was CPR-trained and volunteered to run with Emeril who had a commitment later in the morning down range and needed to skid daddle immediately post workout. Thanks Pablo for your help keeping Emeril safe.
PAX: May I suggest checking in with the Q prior to taking off running in the future.
During the Gallop with the Clydesdales, we had a lot of mumble chatter about movies, actors, and running techniques up hills (thanks Shredder). Some of the PAX were running only three miles knowing they would be doubling down and attending GP later that morning.
Mary: None
Announcements: Accomplished prior to running; Bowl game at M4L – Go Tigers!, Movie night “1917” – 8 PAX going, five bucks this Tues in HS. Invest in a head lamp or light vest – could save your life.
T-Claps (Recognition): Martini – EC and 5/6 mile long run. (AND GP afterwards). Killed it today
Prayer: Thank you Shredder for taking us in (out) leading us in prayer.
F2 at Panera Bread with all PAX accounted for. An honor to lead, thank you Sham Wow for the opportunity. – Dauber
