In an effort to once again lead the Pontiff Pax in number of written BackBlasts, YHC posted in the gloom this morning. Thankfully, 9 other runners decided to do the same and hence Charmin and the Runners was formed. YHC Rucked and the Runners ran.
Rudy needed a personal invitation to the Name-o-rama ball, but other than that, it was a cool morning.
A couple of us regulars arrived at the proverbial flag and before we knew what was upon us, Pax from a distant shore began to spill out and overflow from a single car. Before we knew what was upon us, there was a total of 18 pax, most of whomst were taking part in the inaugural Lake View Clown Car Coup as a way to prepare for their attendance at the Convergence in a month.
While their number was many, their ability to start on time seemed to be lacking as “Well, it’s 5:30!” rang out in the gloom to no movement except from the regulars. This continued to present itself when the ruckers were the first to reach Falcon Road, leaving the park.
45 minutes later (only 40 for the runners, who apparently needed the 5 minutes to cool down), we all returned for a total of 18 pax.
COT – Prayers of Gratitude, protection for those in the path of the hurricane, and mostly prayers kept in the silence of the heart.
After Mayhem getting called out for not understand one of the rules of F3 and having everyone HC over at Okwata (maybe that was his goal all along?), YHC was unsure if anyone else would be posting at the Wally Run. With 4 minutes to spare, sounds of nose squeaks and pies started to fill the air. While thinking that the trains got new horn sounds, a Lakeview Clown car soon appeared.
Pax did their normal thang and there was even a Pool Boy sighting out in the neighborhood.
While there ended up being less rain than expected, Pax proved that showing up is half the battle, and that sometimes a nice cooling rain helps more than it hurts.
For such a momentous anniversary, it wasn’t brought up at all during the beatdown.
That being said, the ruckers did discuss the state of our state and what we are able to do within our spheres of influence.
Who knows what the runners did; we found them laying (they claim to be stretching) on the ground 45 minutes after we left them.
For those who didn’t know, today is the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
That being said, there were three Ruckers and 1 Runner. YHC is Assuming that everyone is saving their energy for tomorrow’s Q v Q beatdown!
Much to everyone’s chagrin, there were no Downrangers, however there were 5 ruckers and 3 runners for a total of 8 pax who beat the battle of 15 degrees and made it out.
Started with 5 Ended with 6.
Runner’s ran the Ruck Route, Rucker’s Ran, Overall it was a great day to push ourselves.
YHC needed to push himself and Bolt was happy to oblige with a Walk 5 Minutes/ Run 1 Minute and YHC TRUSTED that he would do just that.
For once, there were more ruckers than runners, and no KnOTers.
That being said, we kicked of the beat down with a count off of 9, then Ruckers rucked, and Runners ran, meeting at the exit of the park.
While paces varied, good fellowship and conversation was had by all; all that is except Bolt who was running a 10 minute mile with his ruck, and then would knock out 100 burpees in 6 minutes while he waited for those of us who were closer to a 16 minute mile.
This beatdown was a great one to have as YHC’s last Q as a 29 year old. Everyone came, pushed themselves, and we were able to get a great and sweaty beatdown in in 45 minutes (thanks to the humidity).
This past year has been one of growth for YHC, and F3 played no small part in that. While the “hate” will (hopefully) go away, the love of the men of F3 will continue to carry on.
7 started with 7 finishing.
Kennah Brah hit the inclines. YHC rucked the neighborhood. Runners did whatever they do and Rou kept his Knees over his Toes proving his consistency and commitment.
Thumb War even found some golf balls.
COT we prayed for colleagues experiencing change and gratefulness for new life.
October2014
