14 PAX showed up for Devils Turn this morning, and even the Q (Gumbo) was there… nearly on time.
Many of us have faced the dreaded realization that the Q is either running late or fart sacked it this morning. Have no fear, at least YHC emailed out the route the day before. So with the route in hand and an ample spattering of leadership in the ranks, the PAX headed out on time for a run to Raintree, through the neighborhood.
So where was their fearless leader? Well, he was marking off the route, since an increase in lost-in-space individuals has been known to grow when venturing into new roads — Some have even been known to wonder despite what I am sure was impeccable route marking with the Qs child’s sidewalk chalk. But tardiness is no excuse on my part. YHC met up with the PAX at the start as they crossed Rea, on their way into the darkness.
After some running instructions captured by “Does everyone know where we are going today?” we continued on to the prescribed route, despite audible responses and expected jeering of the Q.
Today’s route: West on Bevington, Right on Coburn, left on Brownes Pond, right on Rosecliff, left on Strawberry towards South Charlotte Middle, right on Woodfox, left on Rounding Run, and right on Raintree as far as you like before needing to run back.
Overall, most appreciated the different route today and some even noticed the chalked arrows for directions.
Frasier, Turkey Leg, and Fletch headed out at their expected (faster than crazy pace). Fletch not wanting to break with good weekly theme, apparently “rested” for some minutes on the way, and still ended up passing everyone in the front a second time.
Bunker and Enron headed off chatting along the way as YHC quickly realized that not running for some time tends to take its toll on general fitness. On Raintree, Van Pelt and YHC decided on an early return. Margo, Rebar, Meatloaf Wild Turkey, Cheddar, and Baracus continued on (perhaps with others).
While the PAX assembled for COT, your Q was beaming at the realization that the effort to mark off the route had paid off. Or did it? After some name-a-roma Wild Turkey and Rebar were still MIA. Rebar had decided to do some additional exploration down an unmarked road, quickly realizing his error and correcting it however. Wild Turkey, feeling his miles were still a little low and needing some extra credit, also endeavored on his own journey and won the crown for most adventurous today.
Overall it was a great turnout this week at Devils Turn and it was great to return from an extended work departure.
Each of the PAX laid down some great effort.
It was an honor to lead you guys today.
Gumbo
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