Millbridge Run #1: Triple Creek Crossing
6 men posted in sub-rational temps at the clubhouse in Millbridge (subdivision in Waxhaw) to get their first taste for what this great AO has to offer.
After greeting and discussing the vision for the site, we were off w/ no disclaimer. The inaugural 1.4 mi loop route featured a variety of surfaces/features to keep things interesting: road, trail, bike path, a large covered bridge, a wood bridge, a long suspension bridge and a shortcut scramble up a steep dirt hill. Typical Tuck.
Most of us got in 3 loops and ~4.5 miles, slightly lower than expected due to the discussion at the beginning, running on trails, freezing weather and ending a few minutes early. YHC expects over 6 going forward. Speaking of freezing, that is just what YHC’s beard did. Now I know what I will look like in 10 years.
Johnny Utah had a PF flare-up shortly after starting and was forced to endure 40 cozy minutes in the warm confines of my car. I’m not sure if I feel bad for him or the rest of us. At the end of the workout he emerged rested and toasty warm to take us out.
Goodfella is a Millbridge resident as of TODAY (1/4) and knew he couldn’t miss the inaugural run. But man, he gets some serious extra credit for posting on moving day. He drove from Ballantyne TO Millbridge for the workout. Then immediately back to Ballantyne to meet the movers. That’s some dedication right there.
Bratwurst wouldn’t miss a new run workout on his home turf. In typical Brat fashion he was there to dish some good headlamp and route advice to the PAX.
Das Boot showed up w/ no HC- a pleasant surprise. My sales pitch at Dromedary the day before must have worked. Despite some leg warmer (yes, leg warmer) issues he made it through unscathed. Definitely hope DB is a regular at this workout.
Jingles, a Millbridge resident, must have succumbed to my Dromedary pitch as well. For most of the run he pondered over how far Millbridge home values would drop after GF’s move. Time will tell, Jingles but I would get out while you still can.
Join us next Thursday at 0515. We launch from the Millbridge clubhouse. Bring a headlamp.
-TUCK
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