Vasoline – Page 3 – F3 South Wake

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

May 9, 2021/in U Turn /QIC: Vasoline
PAX: 187, Alpine, Axe, Cupid, Dahmer, Dawgpound, Dumbo, Emeril, Fanny Pack, Forceps, Friar Tuck, Full House, Katniss, LED, Lipsync, Mario, Maybelline, McNugget, Nemo, Pikachu, Pumpkin Spice, Redenbacher, Sprinkler, Vasoline, Yoshi

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

Senior moment…

May 9, 2021/in U Turn /QIC: Full House
PAX: 187, Bobby Boucher, Cancun, Cupid, Dauber, Full House, Lawn Dart, LED, Lipstick, Maybelline, Nemo, Pikachu, POTS, Sprinkler, Vasoline

FNGs: None
Warm Up: None, already warm from the EC or Ruck EC’ers
The Workout: Sprinkler led the rucking crew out for over 3 miles. YHC took the remainder of the PAX on a mosey down to the Lake and up Bass Lake Rd. Lots of complaining this morning on the route…Maybelline was particularly salty that YHC didn’t venture too far off from the normal AGS route, however, YHC hadn’t been at AGS all year, so it was new to him :). Great work by all today, picking up the six and general banter and mumble chatter. YHC closed with the count and announcements, moving to prayer, he was reminded by Pikachu that he had yet to do name o’rama…we all forget sometimes, right? Closed with prayer requests and then pledge of allegiance. YHC was informed by POTS that May is Military Appreciation Month, so I recommend all Q’s to say the pledge post COT to close as a great reminder of the men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation everyday.
Announcements: Sleep in Heavenly Peace opportunity to serve
T-Claps (Recognition): Bobby Boucher for hard work and determination!
Prayer: all injured PAX, Hudson Grumaer (11 year old in the hospital), military/first responders, spoken/unspoken

The elusive albino deer

May 1, 2021/in U Turn /QIC: Full House
PAX: 187, Alpine, Aquaman, Bobby Boucher, Cancun, Dahmer, Dawgpound, Dumbo, Emeril, Fanny Pack, Full House, Katniss, Lipstick, Lipsync, M4L, Maybelline, McNugget, Nemo, Oboe, Pikachu, Pumpkin Spice, Redenbacher, Sassy, U.T.I, Vasoline, Yogurt, Yoshi

FNGs: none
Warm Up: SSH, IW, DP’s, Good morning
The Workout: 4 ruckers + a 2.0 took off for a 3 mile route and some weight based walking. 23 ran 5+ through the Springs this am, with a trip up Elm and a short jaunt on Johnson. A late pick up of Vasoline and a new route finally gave him the spotting of the elusive albino deer. Now the real question must be answered…what’s Vasoline searching for now? An albino racoon, possum, beaver? Nice work today gents!
Announcements: Still time to get in on the May event, see Fanny Pack for more details…must have 4 PAX to enter. Yogurt starting some new trail running, catch up with him for more details
Prayer: unspoken today

Easter Egg Hunting at U-turn

April 3, 2021/in U Turn /QIC: Dauber
PAX: Alpine, Banana Seat, Bobby Boucher, Dauber, Dumbo, Emeril, Fanny Pack, Forceps, Luigi, Mario, McNugget, Mookie, Oboe, Pikachu, U.T.I, Vasoline, Warbucks, Yogurt, Yoshi

FNGs:none

Warm Up: Quick jog around parking lot. Circled up for SSH, Good morning, Moroccan Night Clubs, Daisy Pickers, Static Leg Stretches

The Workout: Pre, pre blast tempted PAX with an Easter egg hunt with lots of prizes. Secured a wingman (Fanny Pack) to plan out the morning and help with execution. We met at 0515 and set off with a basket of 75 eggs. As I drove with my hazards on, Fanny Pack gentle threw eggs out the open window on the grass by the sidewalk (trying to find well lit areas). But there were more goodies in store. One of our best runners (Vasoline) is notorious for searching for 4 things during his early morning runs: sport balls (e.g. tennis, golf, lacrosse), money, tools, and the elusive albino deer. YHC had 6 special balls and 2 pics of the elusive albino deer. Would Vasoline or any of the PAX find these beauties? Time would tell.
Before runners started reverse U-turn standard 5-plus mile route or 3.5 mile route, YHC highlighted the following rules: only PAX who began U-turn were eligible; based on 19 PAX, three egg minimum (no more than 4); must return eggs to YHC at Mary. Prizes awarded post COT.

Dauber ran with Mookie, Bobbie Boucher and Forceps. Headlocks work fellas. I promised Mookie I would come out to Kung POW if he returned the favor; a man is as good as his word. Same thing with Forceps: he HC’d after I committed to Ground pounder. Always great catching up with Mookie. He reminded me of a certain t-shirt when I announced I had to divert to the woods. Thanks for picking up the 6 too Mookie. We caught up with Bobbie Boucher and Forceps and continued mumble chatter. With first ones in, we slowly saw additional PAX come into the parking lot. I think Emeril took a short cut to and came in hot needing to adjust gross weight at Panera’s. Within 15 mins, all PAX were accounted for.

Mary: The thought was there but then we began collecting the eggs for my M and may have forgot. PAX grabbed their tickets and were eager for the numbers to be called. Vasoline was very excited about his discoveries: two golf balls, a penny, and a tennis ball. I pleaded ignorance. Emeril founded a golf ball too. Fanny Pack found an albino deer.

I pulled out my phone and showed pax my dubious pic of the “Dauber” sport balls. See pic.

YHC drew the first ticket and called the lucky number: Winner – Bobbie Boucher. He then drew the next winner: Forceps who then drew the final winner, Alpine. Each Winner chose an envelope. Gift cards from local merchants in each envelope. PAX happy. See pic.

Announcements: Willow Springs 3rdF today – See Gump; see Slack/FB for more announcements.

T-Claps (Recognition): All the PAX who shared their extra eggs making sure each PAX had at least three eggs. Nice.

Prayer: Forceps’s friend Todd who had a heart attack; Praise for Doc’s kid and her successful surgery; Banana Seat gave us a PSA: testicular awareness month; Unspoken.
YHC took us out. Happy Easter to you all.
This was a lot of fun. Thank you again Fanny Pack for your help this morning.
Honored to lead. -Dauber

The Mario Cart Lineup Continues

March 23, 2021/in U Turn /QIC: Vasoline
PAX: Axe, B-I-N-G-O, Bobby Boucher, Cancun, Cupid, Dawgpound, Dumbo, Emeril, Fanny Pack, Full House, Gamecock, Gillette, Laettner, Lawn Dart, Lipstick, Luigi, Mario, Martini, McNugget, Norm, Peach Beach, Pikachu, U.T.I, Vasoline, Yoshi

Saturday March 20th, 2020

FNGs: Welcome ‘Peach Beach’

Another recruit brought out by Emeril that knew Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi. YHC was having a tough time on deciding between Koopa Troopa or Peach Beach so I put it to a vote amongst the other PAX. Peach Beach won by a landslide (I don’t believe there were any votes for Koopa Troopa…ha).

Warm Up: quick mosey around the parking lot, Michael Phelps arms, 10x Good Mornings, 10x Frankensteins, 25-30 Merkins OYO.

The Workout: 3mi and 6mi option

Mary: no time today

Announcements: Long Ass Run Saturday 3/27 on the ATT – plenty more details to be posted on Slack

T-Claps (Recognition): 25 PAX at U-Turn on the first day of spring! Emeril recruiting a 4th FNG in just as many weeks

Prayer: all the unspoken, teachers/students/state workers back in schools getting readjusted

The Mario Cart lineup continues…

March 17, 2021/in U Turn /QIC: Vasoline
PAX: Alpine, Axe, Banana Seat, Bernie, Bobby Boucher, Breach, Cancun, Dauber, Dawgpound, Dumbo, Emeril, Forceps, Gamecock, Gillette, Luigi, Mario, McNugget, Pablo, Pumpkin Spice, Steamboat, Vasoline, Warbucks, Wiggly, Yogurt, Yoshi

Saturday, March 13th

FNGs: welcome Yoshi!

This FNG was another recruit by Emeril. 3 weeks prior Emeril had brought out 2 FNG’s that were named Mario and Luigi because of their moustache’s and also because they knew each other. Well it just so happened that Mario and Luigi knew the FNG so I had made up my mind during the ME he was going to be Yoshi…one of my favorite Mario Cart characters. The FNG did the standard introduction in front of the group but I decided to shut it down quickly in case some of the PAX needed to get over to Grounder Pounder. “Everyone say hello to Yoshi.”

Warm Up: Michael Phelps arms, 10x Windmills, 10x Daisy Pickers, 10x Imperial Walkers, OYO 25-30 Merkins.

The Workout: U-Turn standard route in reverse, with a 3mi option. This was the last weekend to earn a Mt Dew branded long sleeve T-shirt

Mary: no time unfortunately

Announcements: Long A$$ Run on Sat. March 27th, Blood Drive on Sat. March 2oth hosted by Holly Springs Rotary Club, Gillette will be a St. Baldrick’s Participant and shaving all that beautiful hair

T-Claps (Recognition): 25 PAX at U-Turn! Picking up the 6.

Prayer: all the unspoken, those suffering from sickness, mental illness, addiction, loss of a loved one, and those who have lost their way. Thankful for everything the good Lord provides. YHC took us out.

Why Would 21 PAX Post for a Wednesday Run? Must Be the Sprints!

March 12, 2021/in Running 4 the John /QIC: Yogurt
PAX: Axe, Bobby Boucher, Cupid, Dauber, Dumbo, Emeril, Full House, Katniss, Lipstick, Luigi, Mad Dog, Martini, Maybelline, McNugget, Pablo, Redenbacher, Roger Roger, Skidmark, U.T.I, Vasoline, Yogurt

Was looking forward to Q’ing R4TJ because I wanted to do two things: Launch a new route and bring back sprints. Needed to get off Crossway for some variety, but wanted to retain the elevation gain. Had lots of ideas, but when it came to mapping, it was challenging. Plus, I told Bobby Bouche that I’d map out a 3 mile option. Initial routes had too many turns, which lead to confusion and frustration. Finally occurred to me that Skymont to Daisy Grove was the perfect solution.

Must Be the Warm Up! Multiple PAX EC’d already. PAX kept rolling in as 0530 approached. Had to get in the middle of the parking lot where we could circle up. 21 PAX make a big circle. With so many EC’ers, I just wanted to warm up the remainder. SSH 25x, Daisy pickers 10x. We got a count and Bobby Bouche agreed to lead the 3.5-mile runners. We all took off. Felt like start of the HS Half.

Must Be the Route! HS Half start, climb Anchor Creek, right on Wellspring, down to the greenway, across the boardwalk. Beginning at the long boardwalk, Skymont goes straight up for a nice elevation gain. This is a very functional route. At the top of Skymont near Daisy Grove, 3.5-mile runners peel off at the greenway connection to Jones Park, head to HS Road, then follow Main back to Ting. At Daisy Grove, 5.5-mile runners turn left, make a couple of simple turns to get to Homegrown, then HS Road and Main to Ting. Finally, we all meet up at Ting for COT and sprints!

Must Be the Workout! This “one hour” run that goes by like nothing. Why? The chatter, the junk talking, the climbs, the descents, the sunrise, the picking up the six, getting to know new PAX, catching with PAX you haven’t seen in a while, and finally, the shenanigans—ask Lipstick and Roger Roger. I tried to run with as many people as possible, while turning back for the six regularly. This was fun.

Must Be the Mary! No, actually it couldn’t be, there was no Mary
Must Be the COT!

Announcements: Long A$$ Run, March 27, multiple mileage options accompanied by multiple starting points, all end in Durham
Prayer: Maggie P and family

Must Be the Sprints! Yes, it must be the Sprints! All 21 of us lined up for sprints, yes! Wait, that’s not what happened… But, shout out to Bobby Bouche, UTI, and Lipstick for hammering out some sprint to AC/DC Long Way to the Top.

What happens at the John, stays at the John

March 3, 2021/in Running 4 the John /QIC: Redenbacher
PAX: Cupid, Emeril, Full House, Katniss, Nemo, Redenbacher, U.T.I, Vasoline

We had a surprise visit by HS finest this morning. Not sure what the commotion was all about, could have been an arms dealer, could have been speeding…guess you should have came to the John to find out.

EC: Full House, Katniss, UTI, Vasoline

FNGs: None

The Workout:

Head out of Ting > Right on Main > Right on Earp > Cemetery Hill 2X > Right on Avent Ferry > Right on Ballentine > out to 55 > Back to Main Street > Left on Main > Back to Ting

Mary: Ran out of time.

Announcements: Check Slack and FB

T-Claps (Recognition): Everyone for picking up the six.

Prayer: Cupid on his job interview, Full House on his new lead, my Mom who recently received her vaccine.

Felt good to be back in the gloom and very thankful for this group of HIM.

YHC took us out. Thank you for the opportunity to lead.

Do the Major Melon Dew T-Shirt Challenge

March 1, 2021/in U Turn /QIC: Vasoline
PAX: Abe, Alpine, B-I-N-G-O, Bernie, Bobby Boucher, Cancun, Cowboy, Cupid, Fanny Pack, Full House, Gillette, Katniss, Lipstick, Mad Dog, Martini, Maybelline, McNugget, Mookie, Nemo, Pikachu, Steamboat, U.T.I, Vasoline, Wiggly

Pre-pre-blasted on Tuesday Feb 23rd that any PAX who posted and ran 3+ miles at U-Turn would receive a Mt Dew Major Melon long sleeve T-shirt and a free can sample of the full sugar or zero sugar. Received plenty of HC’s on Tuesday and plenty more with Friday evening’s pre-blast. Including myself 24-PAX were out and about at U-Turn…by far the most I’ve ever had the honor to Q

FNGs: none today

Warm Up: quick mosey around the parking lot, Michael Phelps arms, 10x Windmills, 10x Good Mornings, 10x Daisy Pickers, 10x Frankensteins, 10x Imperial Walkers, 25-30 Merkins

The Workout: 3mi option and 6mi option of the standard U-Turn route in reverse

Mary: no time today

Announcements: Monthly Challenge #3 begins Monday; #monthlychallenge on slack for more details

T-Claps (Recognition): all the PAX completing 3+ miles today and earning some swag

Prayer: the safety of all the students, teachers, state workers going back to school on Monday. Also the safety of everyone state-wide as COVID restrictions begin to ease up.

BRR is only 29 R4TJs away

February 24, 2021/in Running 4 the John /QIC: Dawgpound
PAX: 187, Cowboy, Cupid, Dawgpound, Dumbo, Emeril, Laettner, Lipstick, Pikachu, Skidmark, U.T.I, Vasoline

Lot’s of Fartsacks. Only 12 showed for a BRR training run. We have 4 teams and an average of 9 Pax per team I was expecting 36 pax.

Notable Fartsacks:
Bat Flipping Red
Shamwow — Is this two Fartsacks in a week
Full House — I’m assuming is a hard commit.

FNGs: Nope. Not one
Warm Up:

The drive over was a good opportunity to get warm and toasty.

The Workout:

Ran across 55 and to Milpass to crossway. Ran to the top of CrossWay and Creek Vista.

The pax had 30 minutes to get as many rounds in as possible of:

Run down Creek Vista.
Run Up Creek Vista.
Turn Left Run down Crossways
Turn around by the Cat thing jumping out into the road.
Run up Crossways
Turn right onto Creek Vista

I believe most pax got in around 5. Some Pax completed 6 rounds. It was a lot of fun

Mary:

Announcements:

I have the R4TJ Q once a month from now until BRR. We will be doing this run or something similar every time I Q R4TJ. If you don’t want to do it more than once a month sign up to Q R4TJ

T-Claps (Recognition):
Prayer:

Sidiqu
Pumpkin Spice Friend Mike and his family

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