8 PAX @ R4TJ
FNGs: None. Another, crazy 60 degree, balmy, foggy morning in January! Shorts and short sleeves!
Warm Up: Volunteered to Q at the last minute at this AO I had never attended. Came up with a route only to find out later I had the wrong starting point. This AO meets at Ting, not Womble. Thank you Pikachu. Took some playful heat/banter on social media. Was not falling for it. I screwed up and owned it. Adapt and overcome. Went back to the maps and planned out a route. Luckily for me, I had seven PAX who were very familiar with the area. I shared my plan of running a 5K with some hill repeats. After our pow pow, we began warming up when the clock struck 0530. 15 SSH, 10 Don Quixotes, 10 Daisy Pickers, 10 Frankensteins (OYO), static leg stretching (L/R). Light vests and head lamps were turned on and we began our run. Felt good not having to wear stinky gloves for my normal boot camp workout.
The Workout: PAX stayed together throughout the entire run. Maybe they were worried about the Q getting lost. Terrific mumble chatter along the way. So impressed with the support for the six throughout the 5k. The route I planned was changed and there is no way I could recreate it on the map. It would look like a John Madden explanation of a play by the time I got done with it. As mentioned on FB, Valdez had to depart and head home halfway through the workout – thanks for letting the Q know. Anchor Creek Way hill was repeated – again great support cheering on the six. Finished the 5k with a sprint up the ramp. Excellent job PAX!
Mary: Cool down as we headed back to the planted shovel flag. PAX completed gate openings, Frankensteins and karaoke.
Announcements: ATT long ass run; look on Slack/FB for some other social/volunteer opportunities. LED is looking for volunteers. Great movie last night – one continuous shot (incredible).
T-Claps (Recognition): PAX for coming out in the gloom this morning and supporting each other. We were definitely not fast, we gave 100% and got better.
Prayer: Crab legs, Noah’s Ark wife, Nemo’s distant family member that passed away, UNSPOKEN. Thank you Fanny Pack for taking us out. It’s hump week; take a look at your day. Look at your priorities. Evaluate how much time you are spending in things that really should matter.
I got to meet some new guys and have some good discussions with folks I normally do not see. Thank you for your help today. An honor to lead you men! -Dauber
