Everything else was spot on…

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After circling up and discussing the routes, I see a few PAX make a quick stop at the shovel flag to tear off a few squares from the standard issue R4TJ tp roll. There was a lot of mumblechatter at CoT about the number of “pitstops” that were made along the various routes. Nothing like a good run to get the body flowing..

EC: Lipstick, Pikachu, Redenbacher, UTI

FNGs: None, probably went to TBD for an easy workout.

Warm Up: YHC totally butchered the first exercise and started counting off SSH without letting PAX know what the exercise was….everything else was spot on.

All exercises in cadence, 15 X SSH, 15 X Daisy Pickers and off we go.

The Workout:

A few weeks ago, UTI suggested we add a 3 mile option at R4TJ. We have had a good turnout and it is great to see some new faces coming out to get some miles in. Keep up the good work men!

3 Mile Route:

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Mile Route:

 

 

 

 

 

Mary: I hear they do that at TBD if you are interested…

Announcements: Picnic this weekend, sign up to bring something. Fill up the Q sheet – it was mentioned that the F3 standard is that the number of times you post a week is the number of times you should be the site Q each month. Peer led workouts is one of the core principles of F3.

T-Claps (Recognition): Great to see some more new faces to take advantage of the 3 mile option! Good work and excellent choice raising your standard and challenging yourself with a tough run (and not taking the easy route at Womble this morning).

Prayer:  Bernie and his family, UTI’s co-worker battling cancer, Cape Fear PAX that recently passed, unspoken

YHC took us out.

PSA for R4TJ

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PAX: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

EC: Cowboy, Dawgpound, Emeril, Lipstick, Nemo, Redenbacher, Skidmark, UTI, Warbucks

FNGs: None

Warm Up: Some good mumblechatter, discussed the routes and headed out.

The Workout:

UTI was enfuego with his Public Service Announcement for R4TJ this week and as a result, a strong contingent of PAX were fired up and ready for some miles. We aim to please at R4TJ so YHC had a 3 mile and 5 mile option available for PAX to take advantage of this morning.

3 Mile Route:

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Mile Route:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary: MIA

Announcements: F3 Family picnic October 12th.

Sign up sheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wdWIZv-meI2jnoS8Kgl0g5fCiBk9lBbIyXsDGdXTyyc/edit?usp=sharing

T-Claps (Recognition): Emeril, Lipstick, Nemo, and Warbucks for picking up the 6.

Prayer: Bernie and his family, unspoken

YHC took us out. It was an honor to lead.

Plenty of Options…

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PAX: , , , , , , , , , ,

EC: Lipstick, Nemo, Redenbacher

FNGs: None

Warm Up: 10 x SSH and 10 x Daisy Pickers. Discussed the routes and headed out.

The Workout:  There was a 3 mile and 5 mile option today at R4TJ. The majority of the group ran the 5 mile route and a few PAX got some extra miles in as well. YHC  was glad to see some new faces to take advantage of the 3 mile option and I headed out with them. YHC had taken the necessary precautions prior to departing the house to ensure there was not a repeat of the DNA retention issue. I wore a red shirt though, just in case…

Mary: MIA

Announcements:  Family picnic October 12th. Check Slack and Facebook for details.

T-Claps (Recognition): Rut and Master Shake. Glad you came out for some miles and good work!

Prayer: Continued prayers for Bernie and his wife, Shredder, Crablegs, unspoken

YHC took us out. It was an honor to lead.

Mystery Route at R4TJ

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EC: Full House, Nemo, Redenbacher, Skidmark, UTI

FNGs: Nope.

Warm Up: Mosey to the top of ramp at Ting. Circle up, 10 x SSH and 10 x Daisy Pickers. We went over the route and headed out.

The Workout: The original plan was to keep the HSHM theme but YHC modified the route and we headed up Main Street and turned left on Holly Springs Road, left into Jones Park and followed the Greenway until we reached Wellspring Drive, took a right on Arctic Ridge Way for a quick out and back, and then proceeded back to Ting (last few miles of HSHM route). The route ended up a little bit short so PAX scattered a little bit at Ting to round off the mileage. Circled back up for CoT.

Mary:  MIA

Announcements:

South Wake annual family picnic is Saturday October 12th from 11am until. Bring your M, bring your 2.0s, and bring some yard games.
Sign up sheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wdWIZv-meI2jnoS8Kgl0g5fCiBk9lBbIyXsDGdXTyyc/edit?usp=sharing

T-Claps (Recognition): Master Shake! Great job this week and getting the miles in this morning!

Prayer: Shredder, Crablegs, unspoken

YHC took us out. It was an honor to lead.

9/11 Memorial Run

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PAX: , , ,

EC: Redenbacher, Skidmark

FNGs: None

Warm Up: These guys were still warmed up from all the BRR miles.

The Workout: R4TJ was open for business as an option for PAX not able to attend the 9/11 Stair climb event. Skidmark suggested a great route that incorporated a stop at the War on Terror Memorial located in Veterans Park.

“The War on Terror monument honors all civilian and military fallen heroes who died while serving in the War on Terror and in the attack on 9/11. Those military fallen heroes include U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Sam Griffith, the older brother of David Griffith. David chose to build the memorial as part of his Eagle Scout project.

The War on Terror monument is a pentagon-shaped patio of brick pavers, purchased by project supporters and symbolizing the 9/11 attack on the United States Pentagon. A granite pillar rises from the center of the patio and is inscribed with the names of local heroes who died while serving in the War on Terror. At the top of the pillar, the steel piece taken from the wreckage of the World Trade Center is in remembrance of the attack at the building on 9/11. Those who died in the third plane crash in that Pennsylvania field are represented by the serene country setting of the Veterans Park pond and woods.”

We made a stop along the route and took a moment of silence at the memorial in honor of the fallen heroes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary: Still MIA

Announcements: Pace Yourself is having a “soft” opening this weekend, HS Police 10k, HS Half Marathon, F3 Family Picnic. Check FB and Slack for details.

T-Claps (Recognition): BRR guys who are still hurting and came out to run.

Prayer: Victims of 9/11, end to terrorism, injured PAX

YHC took us out. It was an honor to lead.

Platypus?

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PAX: ,

EC: Fullhouse

FNGs: None

Warm Up: Not today..we were DETERMINED to get after it.

The Workout:

I decided to try a “new” route this morning that incorporated some of the first few miles of the Holly Springs Half Marathon. When we were finished and looked at the map, I noticed a slight resemblance to a Platypus? You guys see it, right??

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary: She was MIA.

Announcements: BRR this weekend. Good luck to all PAX !

T-Claps (Recognition): Full House for getting in EC.

Prayer: Noah’s Ark and his wife Michelle, Crablegs, all PAX running BRR and they remain healthy.

YHC took us out. It was an honor to lead.

Return of B.R.O.K.E.D.

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EC: 187, Axe, Dawgpound, Dumbo, Pablo

ECECEC: Pikachu

FNGs: None.

Warm Up: 10 x SSH, 10 x Good Mornings. Explained the route and off we go.

The Workout:  Some running AOs refer to themselves as “BRR Friendly”….. R4TJ likes to refer to their flavor of BRR training route as the BLUE RIDGE OUTRAGEOUS KLIMB ELEVATION DEMO. We here at R4TJ like to say that your legs will feel B.R.O.K.E.D. when you’re done – Satisfaction Guaranteed! So…We got B.R.O.K.E.D.!!!

Mary: Not present.

Announcements: Labor Day Convergence AO…Lipstick has the Q. Check Slack and FB for more information

T-Claps (Recognition):  Great work out there this morning everyone….Crossway is no joke and everyone was getting after it. Pikachu for getting in 20 miles this morning!

Prayer: Noah’s Ark and his family, Crablegs and his ALS summer tour, injured PAX, unspoken

It was an honor to lead!

“Fresh Air” Zone

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EC: Axe, Cowboy, Dawgpound, Dumbo

FNGs: not today

Warm Up:  YHC showed up at 5:27, planted the flag, grabbed my light vest, and headed over to the group to get started. A quick glance at my Garmin showed 5:29. Lipstick got us started and turned it over to me as I entered the circle. Thanks Lipstick and sorry PAX for cutting it so close this morning.

All exercises in cadence

10 x SSH, 11 x Frankensteins, explained the route and off we go

The Workout: Turkey Leg was in play today. Good work by all PAX going strong through Crossway.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary:  We circled up as remaining PAX came in and we all started to get a little light headed from the exhaust fumes coming out of the truck that one of the construction workers felt obligated to park right next to us and leave running. We relocated to a “fresh air” zone and circled up for CoT.

Announcements: Labor Day convergence workout. Lipstick has the Q.

T-Claps (Recognition): Lipstick for picking up the 6 all through the route.

Prayer: injured PAX, wounded soldiers, unspoken. YHC took us out.

 

Wet and Runny

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PAX: , , , , ,

EC: Dawgpound, Dumbo, Pablo.

FNGs: None

Warm Up: None…woops.

The Workout: We ran from Main to Ballentine and down to 55, then back up Library Hill and over to Cemetery Hill. Then back to Main.

Mary: Not sighted today.

Announcements: Check Facebook, Slack. Derek Davis race on Saturday, 9/11 stair climb. Lots of shirt orders ongoing (stair climb, fritter, south wake), good time to pick one up.

T-Claps (Recognition): All PAX for making it out today. When I woke up, it was storming pretty hard…thunder and lightning included. If I wasn’t Q’ing, I really doubt I would’ve made the trip (but I’m glad I did).

Prayer: PAX on IR.

Under New Management

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There was a change in management at R4TJ this week and YHC broke out the shovel flag for my VQ. Mookie and I got together for a 2nd F after Any Given Sunday and discussed the shovel design. We agreed the shovel should be gold (in honor of a recently posted gold plated toilet meme) and Mookie suggested we add a roll of toilet paper to the flag as well. Now all HIM will be able to take what they need before we depart on our 5 mile run, in the event that nature calls.

Although sad to see UTI/Lipstick go, they assured me they will be back frequently to visit. They set the standard high at R4TJ and I will try to maintain that standard moving forward.

EC: Lipstick, Pikachu, U.T.I., Redenbacher, Warbucks

YHC arrived at 5:04 to see 3 PAX heading out for EC. I planted the flag, grabbed my vest and headed out to run solo. I almost made it to Main Street when out of the darkness come Pikachu! I did my best to try to keep him within eyesight and he came back several times to pick up my 6.

FNGs: None

Warm Up: All exercises in cadence

10 x SSH, 10 x C. Pickers, 10 x Imperial Walkers and off we go.

The Workout: Little Dipper was in play by 7 DETERMINED HIM. Sadly there were no sightings of other PAX at Womble….maybe next time

Mary: Didn’t see her..

Announcements:

Mudgear order – see slack#southwake gear channel

Sign up to Q. #Qsheet

T-Claps (Recognition):

Great job by everyone today!!

Pikachu for getting almost 20 miles in this morning!!

Prayer:

-Noah’s Ark – Your family is in our prayers

-unspoken and injured PAX

YHC took us out. Thank you HIM for the opportunity, it was an honor to lead!