This morning, 18 seasoned PAX were hopeful enough to post in the cold wet gloom, having faith that the all-night drizzle had finally cleared out. Here’s what we did.

Warm up

2 laps around the loop. Circle up for:

  • SSH x25
  • MC x20
  • 10 merekins OYO
  • 10 Sir Fazio Arm Circles, forward, hold it, 10 reverse, hold it..
  • 25 overhead claps in cadence, hold it
  • 10 Moroccan (Knightdaleian?) night clubs, aaaaaand recover.
  • This thing, 5 per leg. Because Dr. Metzl says the key to happy life is a strong butt.

Thang

Partner up, choose wisely. Grab a rock for each pair. Dora with:

  • 100 rock curls
  • 200 overhead press
  • 300 rock squats
  • Partner runs the loop

Run to end of loop and into the woods. It got a little bit Danger Zone at this point but 18/18 made it to the bottom of power line hill. In partners again:

  • P1 stays at bottom, does 25 American Hammer (L/R=1), then run to top to meet partner. P2 runs first, does AH at top. When you meet, do 10 partner derekins each at the top. Run back down.
  • Repeato; 20 plank jacks, at top do 10 squats with partner on your back each. Mosey down.
  • Starting at bottom, partner carry up the hill; switch ~ half way.

Mosey back to parking lot, circle up.

Mary

  • Sally.
  • Done.

Announcements:

  • F3 Triangle GORUCK Challenge, 4/21/2017. Everyone here can do it. Your experienced brothers will help. Just like F3, it’s challenging and sometimes miserable, but a rewarding experience you’ll remember long after the suck is over. And talk about ad nauseam if you’re YHC. #sorryCdub
  • Bring them toys in!
  • Haven House / CARPEx Christmas party 12/15. Double down anyone?
  • Third-F kicking off Wednesday after SnS. #doit

Prayers:

  • Nature Boy’s sister in labor. Wooo!
  • Hotspot’s running buddy Sarah – killing a weekend run amidst cancer battle.
  • Swag’s mother in law, cancer scan and ongoing treatment.
  • Shut-in’s 9th-grader mentee, pray for focus.

NMS

We got to park in the “normal” spot today. My theory is that CheddarBo didn’t want to come out in the rain last night to close the gate. #smarternotharder?

I noticed at least one newish PAX parking outside out of habit. Yes, we do occasionally get to start inside the park.

I PR’d the Chardstone Loop today, even if Strava doesn’t want you to PR segments when doing a “workout.” #newfeaturerequest

Hotspot: CDub and I are on to you and your “frequent Q” pitch.

It still worked, though.

YHC needs a better Bluetooth speaker. Or to stop doing Sally. Nah.

Seriously, that was pretty weak, though it gave a good “I didn’t hear her say down” excuse.

Maybe I can get a recommendation from Burt. He’s all about the audible stimuli.

It was Denali, for the record. #youcandoit. He was right.

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