A Cold AGS

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FNGs: none
Warm Up: SSH x25, Frankensteins x10, Windmills x10
The Workout: Our route today took us out to Holly Springs Rd, through Sunset Ridge and up Bass Lake Rd before returning back to start. We took a detour on Gable Ridge Rd in Sunset Ridge for an extra hill. Good effort was put forth by all, with everyone taking a turn at the front of the pack and picking up the six at some point. Light mumble chatter along the way, with a pretty quick pace starting out.
Mary: Nada.
Announcements: Christmas Party 12/17 at Bombshell.
T-Claps (Recognition): Oboe and Nemo for getting out on a cold morning and picking up the six.
Prayer: 187, Fanny Pack and Shamwow’s wives for healing.

Do You Even Run Bro?

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Not sure of the condition that Vasoline would be after his 26.2 so I volunteered to take the Q at AGS. Spent some time (2 minutes) and created a nice little 6.1 mile mosey through Holly Springs. As always with AGS some quality mumble chatter and encouragement along the route.

Vasoline started at 0500 because that’s what Vasoline does. YHC and FNG started at 0530 for three miles, joined by Vasoline. Two more joined at 0600.

FNGs: Welcome Odyssey
Warm Up: Nah. Let’s get it!
The Workout: 6.1 mile route that included Crossway, Bass Lake, and Stinson Hills.
Mary: Hands on your knees.
Announcements: Shirt order coming soon. SW Ted Talks
T-Claps (Recognition): Vasoline on his first 26.2
Prayer: Nemo and his family, Family in Holly Glen, Vasoline’s friend, People thinking about suicide.

Let’s Go Treasure Hunting

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YHC decided to take the PAX up and around Ting Park this morning and hunt for some “treasure” along the way.  Over the past 3 weeks I’ve found 2-$20 bills, a quarter, and a few pennies while running.  I had found a baseball in the Ting Park parking lot running for some EC the day prior and I’ve also found a couple of tennis balls at Ting in the upper backside parking lot near the tennis courts over the past month or so.  I run through Ting Park at least 2-3 times a week and afterwards I’ll usually pass the front of my neighborhood before jumping on the Crossways route off of Main St and I’ll toss the tennis ball or baseball at the front of my neighborhood and retrieve it later in the morning while walking my dog.  We didn’t find anything at Ting Park today but YHC found a penny on the way there and then @Cupid and I found a couple of pennies in the Womble parking lot post-workout.  I’m always looking for 2 things while running: treasure and the infamous white albino deer.

FNGs: None

Warm Up: 10x Good Mornings, 10x Imperial Walkers, 10x Hillbillies, 10x Daisy Pickers

The Workout: 6mi run leaving Womble, L on Stinson, R on Grigsby, L on Holly Springs Rd, R on Main St, L at Ting Park (run around the entire parking lot, R on Main St, followed Main St all the way up to 55 before turning around, R on Oak St, R on Grigsby, L on Stinson with a hard sprint back to Womble

Mary: No time this morning

Announcements: Food Cupboard project coming up, Phase 3 began in Wake County on Friday 10/2 at 5pm

T-Claps (Recognition): @Yogurt making 6mi look easy

Prayer:  all the families, parents, and children whose lives have changed due to COVID-19, all the kids going back to school, those who are suffering from sickness, disease, addiction, mental illness, and for those who have lost their way following the Lord’s path

Coming in HOT…

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Prior to the start of AGS a few PAX were running through a neighborhood on Stinson towards Womble after coming off of Bass Lake and a car must have been going 45-50mph right towards us.

ALWAYS stay alert out there…it’s staying darker later and later in the morning.

SYITG…

FNGs: none

Warm Up: none since Pikachu, McNugget, and I were already at 12mi of EC and Skidmark was already at 5mi of EC

The Workout: 8 miles around Holly Springs

Mary: not today

Announcements: 6-8 PAX needed for upcoming Food Cupboard event (more info coming out in the next couple of weeks)

T-Claps (Recognition): Kudos to Pikachu, McNugget, and I for completing a 20mi run (by far the most I’ve ran at AGS).  Also Skidmark joining us for 12mi and Cupid joining us for 8mi and keeping us motivated.  Lastly, picking up the 6.

Prayer: continued recovery of Skidmark’s dog who was involved in a neighborhood dog fight, comfort for Moby and his family, prayers and comfort for those with any illness, depression, addiction, lost of a loved one.

Was that a snake…nope that was flatulence

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**I would like to open up this BB by apologizing to @Full House and explaining the above title…please forgive me Full House!!!  About 3-miles into our 6-mile workout I was running with Alpine and my stomach was giving me some awful pain.  I told Alpine my stomach was jacked and to keep going and I would catch up.  I stopped dead in my tracks and ripped one for what felt like 10-seconds.  Well it wasn’t until the end of the workout that Full House mentioned that he was trailing us during the run and thought I had stopped to look at a snake or something.  As soon as he ran through the exact spot where I had unleashed my stomach pains, he took the brunt of the aftermath.  I cannot not apologize enough @Full House and I can’t believe I’m mentioning this in a BB that will forever be posted.  I will be hanging my head in shame every time I see you for quite some time my man.

FNGs: none

Warm Up: 10x Daisy Pickers, 10x Good Mornings, 25x shoulder-width Merkins, 10x Imperial Walkers, 10x Hillbillies, 10x Fazio Arm Circles (Fwd & Rev), 25x wide positioned Merkins

The Workout: 3PAX prepping for BRR ran 3-miles with post-stretching, 4PAX ran 6miles on the “standard route”: Start off leaving Womble with a R on Stinson, R on Bass Lake, L on Salem Ridge, L on Linksland, R on Holly Springs, L on Raleigh, L on Grigsby all the way to the backside of Womble, L into the lot behind the ball fields, R at the playground, Finish back at the parking lot

Announcements: BRR this upcoming weekend, Friday 9/11 Stair Climb (posted by @ShamWow), Goggins Challenge – 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours (48-miles total) on 9/18 beginning at 8pm (posted by @Bernie)

T-Claps (Recognition): Picking up the 6

Prayer: safety of all who are participating in the BRR event this weekend (both travelling and running throughout the event)

Sunday Funday

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FNGs:

None

Warm Up:

10x Fazio Arm Circles (Fwd & Rev), 10x Imperial Walkers, 10x Hillbillies, 10 Daisy Pickers, quick mosey up and down the parking lot to include butt-kickers, high-knees, karaoke to the right and left

The Workout:

4PAX completed “I Believe It’s Jogging…or Yogging…It’s a Soft ‘J’ Virtual 5K” (@LipSync, @RogerRoger, @Dauber, @Forceps).  7PAX completed the “standard route” of 5-6mi at AGS that I learned from @Mookie, which is leaving Womble, R on Stinson, R on Bass Lake, L on Salem Ridge, L on Linksland, R on Holly Springs Rd, L on Raleigh Rd, L on Grigsby, and follow Grigsby to the backside of Womble and enter the 2nd entrance back to Womble.  This ends up being around 6miles, give or take a little depending if you’re the “6” or you’re picking up the “6”.

When YHC and fellow 6PAX finished our 6mi jog, the 4PAX who completed the “Kind of a Big Deal” Virtual Run https://runsignup.com/irun2stayclassy were already in their T-shirt’s, wearing their medals, sipping cans of Coors light, and had already taken a memorable group picture with the classic AGS sunrise in the background (Photo available on Slack 1stf channel at 9:27am Sunday 8/30)

It was a beautiful day today and the humidity felt like half of what it was the morning prior…thank you to all of those who came out and joined.

Announcements:

2020 IronPAX Challenge Week 1

T-Claps (Recognition):

Picking up the 6

Prayer:

Gave thanks for bringing us together for fitness, fellowship, and faith {F3}, as well as keeping us safe Sunday morning.  We prayed that God will look over our friends, family, and loved ones.  We also prayed God to give strength and comfort to those struggling from addiction, disease, mental illnesses, and sickness.  Lastly we prayed God will look over those who have lost their way and we ask that they are given the strength to once again follow His path.

Sunday Stroll To Sunday Sprint

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FNGs: None
Warm Up:10x Fazio Arm Circles (Fwd/Rev), 25 shoulder width merkins, 10x Imperial Walkers, 10x Hillbillies, 10x Daisy Pickers, 25x wide width merkins
The Workout: 6.2 miles beginning at Womble, R on Grigsby, R on Raleigh Rd, R on Holly Springs Rd, R on Bass Lake, R onto Bass Lake Trail staying on lower half to the greenway, took back up to Grigsby and took a left until hitting Stinson and finishing at Womble.

Towards the end of the run Oboe claimed he didn’t have much left in the tank, yet he found the energy to all-out sprint the final .2miles to make it an even 10k.  Sunday stroll turned into a Sunday sprint.

Announcements: Mulching at Bass Lake continues on…

T-Claps (Recognition): School is back in session (mainly virtually)

Prayer:  Teachers, students, staff, anyone suffering from loss of a loved one or dealing with a family/personal illness.

Run and Upper Body Fun

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FNGs: None

Warm Up: 10x Fazio Arm Circles (FWD & Reverse), 10x Imperial Walkers, 10x Hillbillies, 25x Straddle Hops, 25x Merkins

The Workout: 1st half:  4-mile jog starting by exiting Womble Park and making R on Grigsby Rd, R on Raleigh Rd, R on Holly Springs Rd, R on Bass Lake Rd, R on Stinson, back to Womble followed by 1 loop around the park and finishing up at the rock pile located at the end of the lower parking lot.  2nd half:  25x Merkins, Grab 1 medium rock and 1 large rock followed by 3 sets of 15x Curls for the Girls (Large Rock), 10x Overhead Tricep Extensions (Medium Rock), 10x Shoulder Press (Medium Rock), 15x Bentover Upright Row (Large Rock).  After the 1st set completed 25x shoulder-width Merkins, 2nd set completed 25x narrow-length Merkins, 3rd set completed 25x wide-length Merkins.

Announcements:  HSHM cancelled

T-Claps (Recognition):  Successfully got through my first of many more Q’s to come…

Prayer:  anyone suffering from the loss of a loved one or hospitalized/quarantined during these tough times; school children who will continue to stay at home for online learning that depend on school meals or may not have the most stable environment at home, anyone suffering from addiction of any sort, especially drugs and/or alcohol

Out with Old..In with the New..

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Two years of AGS. Hard to believe that what started as a weekly Sunday run around the lake has morphed into an AO that has consistently drawn PAX from week to week. YHC can count the number of times on one hand over the past 2 years where he posted to a vacant lot. Additionally, AGS has only closed once and it was due to inclement weather where driving conditions prevented safe travel to the AO. These are a few of the great things YHC is most proud of regarding this AO and speaks volumes to the accountability and support you HIM, who have posted here, have given me since its opening, and for that, I Thank You.

I’m gonna keep this BB simple. I know…very uncharacteristic, but there is nothing I’m gonna say here that hasn’t been said already. The one thing I will say is that part of the draw and unique nature of this AO is the people who show up to help drive each other throughout the run no matter the conditions. This is what makes this AO great and this morning was no exception.

Arrived to the lot with 30 seconds to spare and saw several cars and trucks with many PAX waiting. 187 said he was getting kinda concerned with one minute to start that YHC may have fell victim to the fartsack. YHC actually forgot his Garmin and had to take a slight detour back to retrieve it. Planted flag. Exchanged pleasantries and we were off with the following workout. While on the initial mosey, Lipstick was seen coming in hot (like Dukes of Hazzard hot- complete with actual skidmarks and suspension-busting speed over speed bumps).

FNGs: None

Warm Up: Short loop around the lot. Circled up for SSH X10, Good Mornings X10, Fazios 10F\10B, Imperial Walkers X10. Light mosey to the other end of the lot with butt kickers and lunge walks back with slight mosey to the point of origin. Prisoner Squats X10, Frankensteins X10, squat hold for the route.
The Workout: Down and up Stinson, left on Bass Lake Road, Straight up Rhamkhatte staying left on Skymont all the way down to the trail that leads into the back side of Paradise City EC, loop around via Arctic Ridge and then back out to the trail and onto Veterans, Jones, Raleigh Street, and then Stinson back to the flag. Another strong showing by the FML boys, Cupid, Nemo, UTI and Vasoline. We even had a surprise visit by Oyster.

With all that speed out there this morning, YHC was picked up several times by the HIM in attendance. A real muggy and humid morning and the accountability and extra encouragement was needed. After all was said and done, the run was a bit below 6 miles, but had several PAX post-Main Event go on to get 10. Nice work by all this morning.

Mary: Stretches OYO during COT
Announcements: Co-Q duel tomorrow. Nemo is up first at DTT.  Rumor has it that there could be several miles consumed tomorrow. Clean out the closets, bring clothing donations for Healing Transitions. Mulch sign ups for next week. Great work out there to the HIM who have posted to help out. The project is halfway complete and need more volunteers heading into next week. Sign up if you haven’t already.

T-Claps (Recognition): All those in attendance this morning. Everyone who posted to AGS over the past 2 years. Vasoline for stepping up as site Q and taking over AGS. YHC is leaving it in great hands and will certainly take this AO to another level.

Prayer: Quiver’s uncle who is battling health issues due to covid. Those who are training and preparing for upcoming races. Keep PAX healthy and continued health for family and friends near and far. YHC took us out.

HIM- it has been an honor to lead this great AO. Thank you for the opportunities to do so each Sunday morning. You pushed me and continue to push me more than you will know.

Isn’t that a dead end…wrong there’s a hill

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Q sheet was empty so FML decided to take a leap and Q the workout since we needed most of us only needed 5 miles this morning while following the training plan. YHC was excited to catch up with Mookie who was like BOOM!! when the Q sheet slot filled. Unfortunately there are sometimes more pressing issues like late nights with the family, illnesses, hangovers, or sometimes the fartsack just wins baby. I’m not going to speculate as I believe the sleeping in was needed. Next time Mookie, next time.

FML rolls in style. We promised 2nd trunk coffee complete with all the fixins in a picnic basket. No donuts or fritters, sorry.

YHC rolled up early to set up coffee and there was only 1 EC, Vaseline, who for 2 days in a row drove to the workout. Congrats on the PR.

Route was secret until time to post but I promised hills and we’d keep our feet dry. Minus the sweat, they stayed dry. We started with 11 but finished with 12. See how that works, you can come back with more, but never less.

FNGs: None
Warm Up: Leg swings side to side and front to back, tiger claws, and some hip opening things
The Workout: The route went like this: Down Stinson and across Bass Lake Rd, into Sunset Ridge. Turn R at the first road and continue staying right until Sunset Walk, Sunset Walk to Gable Ridge, Turn R on Gable Ridge to Linksland. Turn R on Linksland. Follow Linksland to the end where some thought this was a dead end but it actually meets up with Salem Ridge again. Turn Left on Salem Ridge and loop back up to Linksland. Turn Right on Linksland. Follow Linksland past the driving range and pool and turn L on Gable Ridge. Follow Gable Ridge and turn R on Sunset Walk. From here follow the route back to Womble. At the peak of every hill we picked up the 6: Stinson, Sunset Walk, Linksland and Gable Ridge, Salem Ridge and Linksland, Linksland and Gable Ridge (after pool), Sunset Walk, Stinson at Womble.
Mary: Some stretching OYO
Announcements: mulch
T-Claps (Recognition):
Prayer: Full House’s family