Captain Sparkles
Captain Sparkles

Crowd Pleaser

Let’s just acknowledge that there was an actual “crowd” to please in the first place – Grandma’s was a-hoppin’ this morning. Aside from the regulars, there was Zoo, who has started to become a regular. There was Hammer, who not only posted today, but yesterday at the Marsh as well. …

Ragnar or Bust (Selong Delong)

After multiple reports (including my own) of some of the M’s quickly growing worn out and weary of our battlefield chronicles, YHC decided to keep this CSAUP back blast short, ambiguous, and hopefully entertaining. To be certain, the Ragnar weekend was a grand adventure, complete with near death experiences, incredible …

Ragnar Ready

Mother Nature cooperated for our weekly appearance at the Milestone Marsh at 0500. Rain was in the forecast, but today, we must have been livin’ right because all was dry (except the streets). Yes, it was very gloomy and damp, but for F3 Northshore, our best work is always done …

Running Interference

YHC woke to the sound of rain, knowing he may have to adjust the planned Beatdown a little. A lot of uphill/downhill sprints were originally planned, but we all know how slippery the tunnel of love gets when wet. YHC arrived a little earlier than usual for the Q, but …

The Extra Mile Is Never Crowded

Unless, of course, you’re running in Old Mandeville, where there are always other running crews hitting the pavement before 0500. First off, t-claps to Coconuts for showing up with some reflective running schwag, instantly making the pax both safer and giving us that “seasoned runner” look (so that when the …

Rise When the Rooster Crows (or, Do Monkey Humpers when the Rooster Crows)

Granny’s house is the only real wild card in the northshore schedule these days.  While other AO’s maintain a consistent crew, Granny’s House can fluctuate greatly.  And it’s kinda nice not knowing what you’ll get – sometimes it’s 8-10 pax, other times it’s 2.  For two weeks in a row, …