And just like that it was over

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4 PAX for a quick run @ U-Turn….we all stayed together throughout the run, finished early, closed out COT, and all went our separate ways.  And just like that it was over.  I found my self standing in the parking lot all by myself wondering what just happened.

FNGs: none

Warm Up: 10x windmills, 10x frankensteins, 10x hillbillies, 25-30 merkins OYO

The Workout: U-Turn in reverse…I always thought this distance was around 5.75mi but I discovered today it’s around 5.3mi.

Mary: I should’ve made the time, but put more into COT so no regrets on that

Announcements: CSAUPS October 16th

T-Claps (Recognition): All 4 of us PAX staying close together the entire run

Prayer:  Speedy recovery of Aquaman’s knee, loss of one of my close friend’s father, loss of one of my co-worker’s father, the well-being of my M’s grandfather who’s overall health continues to unravel, prayers for all the unknown

New Faces, New Places (for me anyhow)

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FNGs: none (but TomTom JUST recently joined courtesy of M4Life and that was a new face for me)

Warm Up: quick mosey to adjacent parking lot, 10x windmills, 10x daisy pickers, 10x imperial walkers

The Workout: 6mi run, which included running through the creepy tunnel that runs under Hwy 55 (I’ve always wanted to run through this so that was a new place for me)

Mary: no time, workout ran over as it was

Announcements: Food Drive collection by Abe for Holly Springs Food Cupboard

T-Claps (Recognition): TomTom for showing up blind to the AO.  He only knew of the time and the meeting place and not much else but he ended up grinding out 6mi with the rest of the PAX

Prayer: safety of everyone running/participating in Run the Quay, safe trip for Maybelline and his daughter as they travel to OBX post-UTurn workout, my co-workers father who was struck by a vehicle last week and is now in a coma

U-Turn

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FNGs:no
Warm Up:ssh
The Workout:6.1 miles
Mary:no
Announcements:no
T-Claps (Recognition):
Prayer:USA

https://f3southwake.slack.com/archives/C8X3D5RRV/p1630149673142300

Uturn 8/14

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EC: Dumbo, Dawgpound, Vasoline, McNugget, Full House, 187, Wild Turkey, Hot Spot, Yogurt, Alpine
FNGs:
Warm Up:
The Workout:

https://onthegomap.com/s/2dbcgteq

Mary:
Announcements:
T-Claps (Recognition):
Prayer:

This ain’t no Lipstick route

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FNGs: Welcome “TEX”
Warm Up: SSH, DP’s, GM’s
The Workout: 22 HIM’s set out for just over 6 miles.  New route took us out into the neighborhood behind Panera, looping around a few streets before coming back up to Bennett Knoll Pkwy.  A few PAX mumbled this must be a Lippy route….no, no, no, not today boys, YHC called out directions, all PAX stayed on route, although the daylight probably helped.  Heading over to 12 Oaks, down Ivy Arbor, we ran past the park and pond, looking back up for what ended up being a pretty long hill.  From there, normal U-turn route was in play.   Great work by all, a bit schweaty, but great work.
Announcements: Q swap with Carpex next week
Prayer: Friend of Pablo, Carter Mandeville

Filling in for Lipstick

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FNGs: None
EC: M4L, Emeril, Katniss, Yellow Card
Warm Up: Good Mornings, Frankensteins
The Workout: UTurn in reverse, pick up the 6.
Mary: N/A
Announcements: N/A
T-Claps (Recognition): N/A
Prayer: Can’t recall.

Holy Humidity Batman! 6/12/21

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This was about as humid of a morning I’ve experienced running so far this year.  I figured it would be bad because it rained all day Friday and as the sun came up it felt like a steam room.  The only relief was a little bit of sporadic drizzling rain that hit us on the rain.  I’m truly amazed at anyone who’s running in this type of weather without some type of hydration pack, or water bottle, or hydrating gel pack, or whatever else may be out there that I don’t know about.

FNGs: none

Warm Up: quick parking lot mosey, 10x Good Mornings, 10x Daisy Pickers, 30-35 Merkins OYO

The Workout: 6mi, 3.5mi, or ruck.  6mi route included a search for the albino deer, which eluded me this morning as usual

Mary: no time

Announcements: Warbucks collecting baby, preemie, and newborn items at AO’s to donate to the Newborn Critical Care Center at UNC Children’s Hospital to celebrate and honor his lost 5-week old son every year.

T-Claps (Recognition): Elton for coming all the way out to Holly Springs from Wake Forest to celebrate his 1yr anniversary.

Prayer: Axe father getting knee replacement surgery, Alpine travelling with family to Switzerland, safety for all those running the Grasshopper 5k

Runners, ruckers, and terds oh my…

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FNGs: Welcome FNG Huffy – UTI let it be known that he brought Huffy and was claiming the point, thanks UTI
Warm Up: SSH, IWs, Frankenstein’s and GM’s
The Workout: 9 PAX out for a 3 miler, one rucker and 9 PAX out for little over 5.  McNugget did his best Lipstick impression, first being denied entry to the bathrooms in 12 Oaks, only to drop his deuce somewhere off Green Oaks Parkway, I’m sure the furry woodland creatures are enjoying the smell.  Great work by all today, beautiful morning for a mosey.
Announcements: Shredder is leading the Memorial Day Murph at Womble, check out slack for more details.  We are also raising money the HSPD to equip 24 squad cars with a pretty sweet First Aid kit, which budgets don’t cover for them…a worthy cause.  Bring some cashish or use the ol’ Venmo for donations.
Prayer: Spoken/unspoken, military, first responders, Crablegs.

Closed with the pledge of allegiance.

OG U-turn returns

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25 PAX got a taste of the old school route this morning. We had a bunch of ECers run over from Jones Park as well. Lot of good chatter on this brisk morning. Nice work picking up the six. The 3 mile group did some yoga after their run. Pikachu called in sick so YHC stepped up for some May points. Nice work all around.

We ended with prayer as always.

Thanks for allowing me to lead.

BS out!

Reach out and touch someone (old AT&T slogan)

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During announcements I closed encouraging everyone to reach out to someone within F3 that may be dealing with an injury or just flat out hasn’t posted to an AO in a while.  I told Saturday’s U-Turn PAX during the month of April I was personally dealing with a toe sprain and I hadn’t posted nearly as much as I would’ve liked to.  Weekends are usually my only time to post at all during the week and I had missed U-Turn and AGS for 2 weeks straight.  It didn’t take long for me to feel disconnected and somewhat distant from my fellow F3 brothers  (both because I hadn’t seen anyone in a while and I had also lost some of my stamina/endurance).  I can only imagine how a long term injury or a long period of time off (for whatever reason) may lead to a PAX feeling embarrassed or shameful to come back and post.  Although we would never shame anyone and we always welcome any man to any workout at anytime I feel its important that we make an effort to reach out to a fellow F3 member that we know is injured, dealing with another issue, or just haven’t seen in a while.  Sometimes a little encouragement can go a long way.

FNGs: none today

Warm Up: quick mosey, 10x Windmills, 10x Daisy Pickers, 10x Imperial Walkers, 10x Frankensteins, 25x-30x Merkins

The Workout: standard U-Turn in reverse (6mi option or 3mi option).  By far an easier route than standard U-Turn due to less hills/elevation.

Mary: ran outta time

Announcements: congrats to Sprinkler’s son graduating high-school!  Upcoming Grasshopper 5K run, 5K walk, & 1mi fun run benefiting Sergeant Rick Leach Sat June 12 here in Holly Springs.  Bed build June 12th.  May challenge continues…

T-Claps (Recognition): Picking up the 6 as always

Prayer:  11yr old recently involved in dirtbike accident, injured PAX, well being of F3 Friar Tuck and family upcoming move to TX