U Turn – Page 12 – F3 South Wake

Recount at U-Turn…18 PAX for 5-6 miles, humidity, and strong hill work

September 1, 2018/in U Turn/by Mookie

After a travel week out west, YHC was looking forward to a much needed return to the gloom to kick off Labor Day weekend with some quality miles at U-Turn. As the Wescott clown car traveled down Holly Springs Rd, Boy George and WebEx were seen getting some extra EC miles from Womble. As we approached the Starbuck’s parking lot, we were greeted to a large number of PAX loosening up. Race season is definitely here.

6 o’clock hit and started with some dynamic stretching as follows:

Warm Up:

Light jog around drive-thru side lot.

Circle up for Fazio Arm Circles (10F\10B), Michael Phelps, Air Squats x10, Butt Kickers x10, split group across the lot for carioca to the dumpster R over L and back L over R, High Knees to the dumpster, Butt Kickers back, Toe walks to the dumpster\Heel walks back. PAX circled back up for a 10 count of Figure-4 stretches to open up the hips.

The Workout: 5+ mile Scout Run with PAX picking up the six periodically throughout the route. PAX were seen pushing hard up Library Hill this morning. Strava later revealed that 7 of the Top 10 times for that segment of the route this year are owned by members of F3-SouthWake. Way to push, Men!

Announcements: 9/11 Stair Climb, BRR next week. Kudos to Norm for posting a 5-Pack.

Prayer: Continued prayers for CrabLegs, Prayers for Darby who lost his friend this week and to his friend’s family. Roger Roger’s neighbor’s son, Clay, who is undergoing treatment for a spinal cord tumor.

U-Turn for 9…Serving Perfect Weather and Quality Miles

August 25, 2018/in U Turn/by Mookie

PAX of 9 met in the Starbucks parking lot finding comfort in knowing that this morning’s run would be void of the humidity and warm temperatures from weeks prior. If there was a morning to get some miles, this was it. YHC started at 6am with a light jog with alternating high knees around the side lot next to the Starbucks drive-thru. and circled up for the following exercises..

Warm Up: Dynamic Stretches: Imperial Walkers x15, Hacky Sacks x15, Butt Kickers x20, Squat Jacks x20, Pike Stretches R over L; L over R

The Workout: 5+ Mile Scout Run, conquering several hills (including the signature U-Turn favorite Library Hill). Kudos to Boy George for several miles of EC prior to the run and all PAX for picking up the 6 throughout the course. Great mumble chatter this morning and genuine concern for several PAX Down Range on a Bourbon Tour this weekend as we had not seen any recent posts from Day 1 of the adventure. It was later confirmed that all are accounted for and have begun the second installment of said adventure.

Mary: Cool Down Stretches: Good Mornings x10, Hamstring Stretches R over L, L over R (10 count), Quad Stretches (L\R), Downward Dog Calf Stretches (L\R-2 sets\5 count per), Michael Phelps, Tricep Stretches (L\R)

Announcements: SouthWake Anniversary Q- Wednesday, Aug 29th @ Possum Trot, Any Given Sunday tomorrow at Womble-6am for those looking for extra miles…BRR is just around the corner.

Prayer: Prayers for Crab Legs, DoubleD and his family, Forcep’s friend Brandon who is facing significant health issues. YHC also shared a quote by Winston Churchill to reflect upon “Continuous effort- not strength nor intelligence- is the key to unlocking potential”, and challenged PAX to not only carry continuous efforts to showing up and participating in workouts, but beyond that in our relationships to continue to become better fathers, better spouses, better sons, and better neighbors. Continuous effort in all things to continue to become better versions of ourselves. – Aye!

U-Turn at the Merlot Pile

August 18, 2018/in U Turn/by Pikachu

U-Turn started with YHC and Skidmark starting early at 5am to get some extra miles. However we were cut short by some pretty bad stomach sickness for Skidmark – we got ~1.25 miles in and then walked back to start while he recovered.

YHC met the others for a 3 mile route starting at 6AM.

Warm Up:

SSH

Right over left/left over right stretches

Heel to but stretches
The Workout:

3 miles around the business park, picking up the 6
Mary:

N/A
Announcements:

None
Prayer:

Skidmark for recovery. Those running Derek Davis.

U-Turn 8_11_18

August 13, 2018/in U Turn/by Emeril

Warm Up: We warmed up
The Workout: We ran. 5-6 miles
Mary: Stretched with some Yoga moves by M4L
Announcements: Can’t remember
Prayer: Can’t remember

Southwake, where an HC = No Show

August 5, 2018/in U Turn/by Emeril

Warm Up:PAX of 9 making sweat angels at Paradise City today.

Fartsacks: Deadbolt, Midget for Life (verbal)

The Warmup – By Kid Cracker
Yoga/Stretches

The Workout:
5-6 miles circling back for the 6

Mary:
N/A

Announcements:
HC = Hard Commit. It’s your commitment to the guys working out in the morning and your commitment to yourself. Don’t use it lightly. If you say you’ll be there be there. All too often I’m seeing way too many Fartsacks from those throwing an HC on the board or when talking to fellow PAX. If you get injured or are sick then stay home but if you just don’t want to get up or drank too much the night before then hold yourself accountable and make it. Others are counting on you. If you’re sore from the day before who cares, just show up. Take it easier on the workout. You’ll feel better after. If the body says no but the mind says yes then listen to the mind for once. Soapbox rant over.

Prayer: Roger Roger took out us. Crablegs, Double D, Lucky, Roger Rogers grandfather

Thank You

July 28, 2018/in U Turn/by Skidmark

A big thank for everyone posting at u-turn. 18 men posted this morning. Great numbers on Saturday mornings.

Warm Up: IW, Hillbillies, SSH, Good Mornings
The Workout: u-turn in reverse
Mary:
Announcements:
Prayer: foghorn

Nice run with turn backs

Prayers for Bufors, those injured a d recovering Draper, Doible D, 187

Plan for more stretching next week and some organized training and scout runs

U-Turn with Kotters and BRR

July 1, 2018/in U Turn/by Skidmark

Good number for U-Turn.

Ranges from 5 – 9.5

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