Yosemite Kringle
YHC got in from the airport a little after 0100 and, according to Garmin, got 3 hours and 55 minutes of sleep before getting up and heading to Holly Springs to lead this below-freezing ramble. Knowing that there were three planning 5-mile EC I was curious how many would actually show up.
Much like the DPG that ran last week we were having staggered starts with 5-milers leaving around 0600 and the 3-milers heading out around 0625. Let’s see how it went.
EC: Yosemite, Warbucks, Martini
FNGs: This is a joke today, right? I didn’t even want to go out in this, let alone someone new.
Warm Up:
The same warm up was done for both groups.
SSH x10 IC
Frankenstein x10 IC
Hip openers x10 IC
The Workout:
At 0600 and after being told to watch the ice, each PAX began Forward Foot Flops (FFF’s) OYO. Some started by putting their left foot first, followed by the right, and then back to the left. Others went right, then left, and then back to the right. Rinse and repeat x6000+ times (individual results varied based on milage).
Once the first group was gone YHC climbed back in to his warm vehicle to pass the time. The devil on my shoulder started suggesting that, if no one else show up, maybe I should just say in there until closer to 0700 and then just run in a circle until the runners get back. Luckily Sprinker showed up to run 3 iles with me and after we warmed up we also started with FFFs.
Also, apparently when you have a long beard and you run in temps like this you end up looking like something out of a Christmas special.
Mary:
Some stretching and yoga were done once everyone was in. We successfully had all PAX in (including ECers) around 0700. I think this staggered start thing might actually work.
Announcements:
ShamWow!’s baptism at Hope tomorrow morning, following the 0930 service
T-Claps (Recognition):
To all SW PAX. You know why. You are real HIM.
Prayer:
Forceps and his family. Today is going to be a difficult day. Take a little extra time today to talk to God and offer to lend some of your strength to help Tim and his family.
Always an honor, even with no sleep and frozen hands.
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