What’s a backblast?

What’s a backblast?

A backblast?  For Devil’s Turn?  Yep…I know…it’s been a really long time since you’ve seen one of these.  Gumbo and I have been heads down on marathon training for the past few months and have just flat out not been getting it done.  So there’s never a time like the present to start over again.

Today a solid crew of 8 showed up for Devil’s Turn.  The route was the DangerZone by way of Bevington, Elm, and 51.  YHC was recovering from the Marine Corps Marathon so wasn’t looking to hit major hills yet (and stupidly YHC is also preparing for NYC marathon in 10 more days).  Bratwurst is working on a half marathon plan so he had speed ideas on the brain this morning….

The plan was easy as it usually is…run the route at your own pace, don’t get lost (that is more of a challenge for some), and make it back on time.

Bratwurst and Frasier took off on some threshold pace intervals…my legs and brain would not allow me to join them.  The rest of us settled into our own little pace groups for a nice run.  The weather was great this morning…a crisp 40 degrees which I will take over what we had the past several months.  I am definitely ready for the cooler weather in the morning.

Turkey Leg was out front of the non-Brat/Frasier group followed by Swiper, Enron, & YHC.  Cheddar and Thurston slightly behind plowing through the miles as well.  Turkey Leg will be running Boston so watch out this winter when he starts trying to coerce you into his long weekend runs (hit me up TL…I’ll be there).  It was good to see Swiper out there…he got a little break from early morning feedings with his new family addition.

Even though there is no BRR or P200 in the immediate future, DT is always a good place to get some solid miles in with some good solid running company.  Come out and join us.

Bunker

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