Running 4 the John – Page 13

Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship R4TJ

December 26, 2018/in Running 4 the John /QIC: UTI
PAX: Cowboy, Lipstick, Slide Rule, UTI, Warbucks, Yogurt

EC: YHC woke up early and had enough time to squeeze in 2-miles on the typical EC route from Ting. This EC wasn’t scheduled, announced, or intended but it happened. Since it wasn’t advertised YHC ran alone.

Warm Up: Stretching the appropriate parts related to running for a john – Ankle Grabbers (straight down, R-over-L, L-over-R), Downward Dog, and closed it out with that yoga pose that I dont know the name of but like alot… You know the one where you start in a Downward Dog then bring your leg forward towards the same hand then kick your foot towards the opposite hand. You know… that one 🙂

The Workout: The crew assembled for their exploration of “The Gloom”, we discussed our options checking in on everyone’s goals and paces. The course was charted for a run from Ting to Womble utilizing the well marked and charted “Main Street” vector. Cowboy, as his name implies, went it alone but promised to re-join us by the end of the mission.

As we neared the government offices of this strange and cold universe one of our commanding officers, Lipstick, was drawn into this strange blue box as if by a tractor beam. The crew continued on into semi-uncharted territory for the S.S. R4TJ, passing Womble and heading towards “Bass Lake Road”. Our technical officer, Yogurt, was troubled by the disappearance of Lipstick and circled back to find him. Our mission became more dire as we seemed to be pushed downward by some additional gravitational pull on this new vector. The trek up “Bass Lake” felt as though it was up-hill with no end in site.

We found relief with a new set of coordinates back towards the better known “Main Street” but we had to push forward through “Holly Springs Road”. It was on this route that we came across our comrade Bernie on what appeared to be a solo mission. We bid him good luck as he headed into the uncharted territory that we were just about to escape. In nearly the same instant, Lipstick appeared, he had freed himself from the mysterious blue box. It must not have been a horrible event – he looked quite relieved.

Back onto “Main Street” we were nearly home. Soon enough we were back at Ting. Mission Accomplished.

Mary: Who is this “Mary” you speak of?

Announcements:

Dec 29 – Heartbreak Soulcrusher Challenge – see Boy George. Potential for a modified U-Turn
Jan 1? – Mumblechatter about a New Years Day convergence, I’ll reach out to Peeping Tom to see if we can get some details.
Week of Jan 7 – Q-Source begins, check out the post from Slide Rule aka Corey Winton for details. Slack or Facebook.

Prayer: Stay safe between now and the new year. Keep Posting!!!

Up for something new?

December 26, 2018/in Running 4 the John /QIC: Lipstick
PAX: 187, Accordian, Blue Hen, Chips, Cowboy, Dawgpound, Dumbo, Emeril, Lipstick, M4L, Moby, Mookie, Peak Week, Peeping Tom, Pikachu, Skidmark, Slide Rule, Straight Cash, UTI

Warm Up: Normal Stretching and a few Monkey Humpers
The Workout: Groups of 4 for Indian Run/Merkin repeats around Ting Park Loop. Last Person in Indian run drops down for 4 merkins and then sprints to front. Repeat around Ting Loop until Q says to end.

R4TJ: ♪ ♫ I got the – there ain’t no paper in the john – blues ♪ ♫

December 12, 2018/in Running 4 the John /QIC: UTI
PAX: Chips, Cowboy, Crab Legs, Dawgpound, Dumbo, LED, Lipstick, Pac-Man, Skidmark, Slide Rule, Straight Cash, UTI

Image result for empty toilet paper roll meme

Warm Up: Side Straddle Hops, Frankensteins, Right over left, Reverse, Burpees for the late ones

The Workout: We decided to play it safe and stay on the well lit streets so we could see the ice. Following Main St down to the carwash near townhall and continuing on to Womble. Everyone was told to set the distance to OYO. Some turned at the carwash, others at Hunt, and some folks took a spin around the park before heading back. The Q (YHC) went back for the “six” from the carwash to make sure everyone knew the turning spots for 3 vs 5 miles.

There was a john stop attempted but there was a paper supply issue…

Mary: Nope

Announcements: Check your social media outlet of choice for more detail.

Welcome FNG Anchovy – Thanks LED for bringing him out!
CSAUP on Saturday
XMas party at M4Ls
Suggly Sweater
Pac-Man leading the charge to see more Twitter action from South Wake. Talk to him about what he is posting and get out there
Slack is Back – See SlideRule

Prayer:

Pablo’s Mom
AusFardt – https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ericneumann2
Mr Softee – https://www.gofundme.com/sugry-matters-of-the-heart?member=1257082&fbclid=IwAR0hxfRZdgLRBAFEVGuGNZNbjMsPzgINfcFkiaNy8DScmqP14vmvpzkZQz8

“This Carwash?”

December 5, 2018/in Running 4 the John /QIC: Lipstick
PAX: 187, Blue Hen, Bob Ross, Chips, Dawgpound, Deadbolt, DoubleD, Dumbo, Emeril, Lipstick, M4L, Moby, Nemo, Oyster, Skidmark, Slide Rule, UTI

EC: Nemo, UTI, Emeril, M4L

Warm Up: Leg and Arm stretches, Monkey Humpers x10, Frankensteins x10, Downward Dawg, Superman
The Workout: 3-5 mile route options Turnback was the Carwash in Downtown, not the carwash right outside Ting Park 🙂

Announcements: Xmas Party Dec. 15 @ M4L Basement
Prayer: Lots of unspoken prayers

R4TJ: Perfecting the Pete Rose Slide

November 28, 2018/in Running 4 the John /QIC: UTI
PAX: 187, Blue Hen, Chips, Cowboy, Crab Legs, Dumbo, Moby, Salsa, Straight Cash, UTI

^^^ Nick Offerman, the morning after his bourbon by the fire. R4TJ brought it!

Warm Up: 22 degrees outside let’s get warm – Side Straddle Hops, Daisy Pickers, Stretching – Enough standing still… let’s move!

The Workout: Since Crossway was last week and its so dark out we opted for a run down Main. The route stretched into Womble where we took the big loop and came back to Ting. We each came in between 3.1 and 5.5 miles.

Mary: Enough about Mary! We get it, there is just something about Mary…

Announcements: The title of this post is a joke but in all seriousness we had a fall this morning. I believe they are OK but remember to wear your lights (I didnt this morning) and watch your footing. This case was kind of a freak accident (they were wearing their light) but we are approaching the colder months and ice is gonna get real. You can’t always see ice, leaves are down, etc. Be careful!

Prayer: Quiet group this morning, lots of shivering, not much else.

R4TJ – 2019 Blue Ridge Relay Recruiting!!! Already!?

November 22, 2018/in Running 4 the John /QIC: UTI
PAX: 187, Oh Yeah, Skidmark, Warbucks

Warm Up: Leg Stretching, High Knees, Butt Kickers, Side Straddle Hops, Windmills
The Workout: We introduced Warbucks to the 5 miles of CROSSWAY! Got some HCs from 187 and Warbucks for the 2019 Blue Ridge Relay Team.
Mary: Who?
Announcements: Thanksgiving Convergance, Dec 15th CSAUP
Prayer: For those traveling, feeling down and out over the holidays, those overseas.

HSHM Finish Line – Ramp Practice

November 14, 2018/in Running 4 the John /QIC: UTI
PAX: 187, Chips, Deadbolt, Lipstick, Nemo, Pablo, Skidmark, Slide Rule, UTI

Warm Up: Light jog to the base of the ramp, many many attempts to plant Lipstick’s shovel flag (it may be made of rubber), headed up the ramp to the HSHM starting line (carioca each side, Butt Kickers, High Knees).

The Workout: As promised a 4 mile run. Based on the rain there was an audible for running a well-lit and less slippery route so we threw out the HSHM route and went straight up Main St. We did at least start and end as the HSHM will on Saturday, running from the starting line and around behind the tennis courts then out to Main. On the return, we ran up the ramp to the finish line with the rubberized shovel flag in hand. The gazelles of our R4TJ crew had the honor of meeting the remaining PAX at the bottom of the hill and running them up the ramp to glory.

Mary: We don’t recognize Mary at R4TJ. Just not our girl.

Announcements:

HSHM is this Saturday apparently, Disney and Cletus will be HSHM friendly so come on out.
Disney will be a split Q with Kid Cracker/Nemo.
Cletus will feature a legendary local cross country coach laying down some good knowledge that you may want to have with you at HSHM.
Last day for donations for Wolfie – https://www.gofundme.com/7ws6v-wolfie?member=969066&fbclid=IwAR2nkEzmtUyZ_S84T1_pLT73Ww5kfKI7gVPlPHE979IOFtHXpnU0ymSBrMQ
Slack is back!? – Sliderule has simplified the site and is welcoming people back onto Slack to drive conversation, meetups, etc.

Prayer: Nemo’s son is battling a bug that hasn’t been kicked in a couple of weeks. Still working with doctors to figure it out.

Todays “Ting Climb” segment report for those that care 🙂 Pikachu still hold the overall title but for today…

In the cover of darkness… No yard is safe…

November 8, 2018/in Running 4 the John /QIC: UTI
PAX: 187, Banana Seat, Dawgpound, Deadbolt, Lipstick, Nemo, Skidmark, UTI, Warbucks

EC: You know, because there are always over achievers like Skidmark, 187, and Nemo. Checkout Strava and send them kudos

Warm Up: Side Straddle Hops, Arm Stretching, Good Mornings, Imperial Walkers, Hill Billies

The Workout: Holly Springs Half route to the corner of Holly Springs Rd and Main. Then – return back to the start. 6 miles for most

Mary: Skidmark handed out HSHM F3 Edition shirts, 187s (bikini cut) was special and apparently so was Deadbolts (3D)

Announcements:. Normal route for UTurn this week. Kenny’s Grave Tomorrow. HSHM a week from Saturday

Prayer: Lipstick shared about his boss’s 12yr old son diagnosed with Leukemia after Halloween. Undergoing treatment with a positive prognosis.

Democracy Rules

October 31, 2018/in Running 4 the John /QIC: Lipstick
PAX: 187, Blue Hen, Brony, Chips, Dawgpound, Emeril, Lipstick, Moby, Pablo, Peak Week, Psi, Roger Roger, Skidmark, Slide Rule, Straight Cash

Warm Up: Typical stretching
The Workout: HSHM out and back 5 Miles round trip. HS Rd and Main St was the turnaround. However, most people chose their own routes. Next week we move to a dictatorship, be prepared. Mileage, route and speed will be based on the Q.

YHC is batting .900 at R4TJ- If you don’t know what this means, then you need to get out to more R4TJ’s

Announcements: Saturday HSHM Preview 0630 at Ting.
Prayer: All the kids stay safe tonight trick or treating

R4TJ 10/17/18

October 31, 2018/in Running 4 the John /QIC: Lipstick
PAX: Lipstick, Pablo, Psi, Roger Roger

Warm Up: Usual
The Workout: Standard Route