Derek Davis Memorial Run

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FNGs: None

PAX: 187, Martini, Cowboy, Quiver, Mr. Terrific, Pikachu, Fumunga, Lipstick, McNugget, UTI, Aquaman, Cupid, Dawgpound, Skidmark, Sham Wow, Full House, Norbert, Tony the Teacher, Snap

The Derek Davis Memorial Run was virtual this year due to freaking COVID.  Pikachu and I collaborated to bring F3 together to run the actual course and get as many additional registrants as possible to support the scholarship that comes from the run.

I can’t believe 5 years has already gone by since Derek passed away.  He was a great friend of mine as he was to many people.  In our community, he’s memorialized as a runner, and deservedly so, but there was so much more to Derek than just running.  Derek was quick to smile and literally knew something about everything and a lot about most things.  His curiosity and love of learning meant that he could carry on insightful conversations with everyone.  When we would go on runs, he could keep up with all the sports conversations, but when those died off, he would launch into a detailed description and analysis of who his favorite Disney princess was followed by spiritual insights into how to live a more Christlike life.  He was hilarious and always kept you guessing!  Everyone who knew him felt like they were one of his best friends because that’s the way he treated everyone.  Since his passing, I have felt many times that his message to me and to us is to be a better dad and husband, I think that’s the thing he misses more than anything.

So, that’s my resolution as we pass the 5 year anniversary and another great DDMR: to be a better father and husband.  And to learn a whole lot more random stuff so that I can strike up a conversation with anyone – time to ditch the boring!

Warm Up: Moseyed around the middle school and over to the starting line where we did some butt kickers, high knees, karaoke, high skips, Good mornings, windmills, daisy pickers, and a few strides.

The Workout:  Gun went off about 5:42 and we all watched Pikachu and Fumunga race off in the distance.  In the end, Snap, Aquaman, and Tom the Teacher weren’t too far behind and got there in under 20 mins.  The goal was to set a 5:30am 5k PR and I think everyone was able to accomplish that and have a good time.

Mary:  Ain’t nobody got no time for that!  Does still being able to stand up after a 5k count as ab work?

Announcements: Mulch, last day of Co-Q duel in Fuquay tomorrow at Casino Royale.

T-Claps (Recognition): Pikachu, Cupid, Snap, and Norbert for at least trying to set up course markers.  I don’t think anybody got too lost… although I did hear somebody almost ran into a tree.

Prayer: Quiver’s uncle, PAX with family members battling covid.  The Davis Family are in our thoughts and prayers and close to our hearts today – prayers for Amanda, Kevin, Jenna, Jared, and Alyssa.  Thanks for being with us today, Derek!