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An Incident at The Donut Run

It happens to most of us, if not all of us. Always when we least expect and we don’t know why. It is frustrating and hard to understand how something like this could ever happen. I remember the first time it happened to me. I was a young lad at the University of North Carolina walking through campus. And then, BAM! I’ll never forget that feeling. The eyes all staring at me, most of them chicks, good looking ones too. All pointing and giggling. I would have no shot with them now. After it happened, I remember thinking “what do I do now? Should I just get back up and keep walking? Should I go back to my dorm? Just lay here and hope they all go away?” Each person deals with it in their own way. Some turn to anger (why do you think Semi Gloss is angry). Some retreat inwardly never to be the same person again. Some even turn to drugs. “But this nuun will take the pain and suffering go away.” you’ll tell yourself. Also, “I just need a little more!” Maybe you’ll even end up taking the entire bottle all once in hopes that you can just end it. I know it hurts. I’ve been there. After it happened to me, I questioned my entire existence. Why would the good Lord let this happen to me? Does he really love me? Did someone record this on their phones and post it on the internets? Or maybe they’ll just AOL IM it to all their friends. Will I ever find someone who actually loves me for who am I in spite of this “incident”? Will everyone see me as “that guy”?

Well, I want Jello (aka Dance Mom) and Geraldo to know that it will be OK. Your life is not defined by this. At some point in our lives, we have all been there. We are running, with our head held high, thinking the world is ours and we don’t see that crack in the sidewalk. Its amazing that something so little could have such a big impact in our life. But it does. And I am proud of both you. You fell down, tumbling and rolling in agony and despair on the ground, but you picked yourself back up and continued to run! Yes, there were tears and there was pain and there was blood, but don’t ever stop running. You may find yourself in the coming weeks in a dark place, reliving this horrible tragedy over and over in your mind. Thinking no one else has ever struggled like you are. But those are lies the enemy puts in our head. Don’t believe them. We are here to help. Don’t turn to the nuun. It is a short term fix that will have long term implications. Come talk to me about the trip and fall in the spring of 2001. Come talk to Agony and his incident on the Davidson football field that would eventually lead him to the ministry. Come talk to Alf. Actually don’t talk to Alf, he is still living with his pain.

Jello and Geraldo, you are not alone.

Also, JRR Tolkein called me his boo. He doesn’t see me as “that guy”. There is hope for us all.

Donut Run Options

BRR is 1 week, 3 days away. It’s time to get serious about training. Clearly, this means eating more donuts #carboload.

Tomorrow, we will be running the Reverse North Route. There is also a Long John option on this route and a shorter Jello run. Here are the routes:

Reverse North Route (6.5 miles)
North on Colony
R on Carmel
R on Sharonview
R on Old Providence
R on Lancer
L on Providence Rd. West
R on Rea

Long John Option (7.83 miles)
North on Colony
R on Sharonview (DO NOT turn on Carmel, stay straight and Colony hits Sharonview)
R on Old Providence
R on Lancer
L on Providence Rd. West
R on Rea

Jello Option (4.52 miles)
North on Colony
R on Carmel
R on Camilla (first R)
R on Morrowick
L on Colony

Start times range from 5:05 to 5:20 depending on pace and distance. Use your math skillz to find the best start time.

BW

Donut Run Math

16 did a run for Donuts and here is what we did:

Ran.

Moleskin

#mathrules

6.7% of the group did Merkins and LBCs
40% of the group left before COT #wtf
13.4% of the group ran the long john north route
6.7% of the group violated the clothing and decency policy of all American and Religious laws

Kirk decided to relive the SOFAWIB glory days by actually doing a wib workout from back in the day. He ran straight to Old Providence West and did merkins and LBCs at every side street until Lancer. Some people just can’t move on. Also, thanks for waiting for me while I made a pit stop.

Hopper, Baracus, Beaker, Swiper, Agony, and 1 unnamed pax left before COT. Good to see you guys and thanks for failing at 2nd F.

JRR Tolkein and Turkey Leg ran the North Long John route. Putting in a solid 7.8 miles this morning. No sign of the #SpeedForNeed chairs though. Still disappointed they haven’t made an appearance at Donut Run #emojicryingface.

I’m pretty sure Semi Gloss has successfully killed Dunkin Donut’s business on Wednesday mornings. Most cars that pulled into the parking lot for some delicious coffee and donuts promptly exited the lot and will never be able to get the mental image of shirtless Semi in only a towel. #proudofyou

Tolkein tried to recruit a former F3’er after the run. Guy’s name is Fraggle. Even gave him a business card! But alas, Semi was standing there and I’m sure the guy was totally offended.

Tolkein with the closing prayer.

Preblast – Donut Run goes back to its roots

Tomorrow, Donut Run will go the REVERSE Southern route:

Rea (towards Old Providence Elem.)
R. on Candlewyck
R. on Providence
R. on 51
R. on Rea

Let’s start on time for once!
0510: Slower than 8:45 pace
0515: 830-8:45 pace
0520: 8:00-8:15 pace
0525: 7:30-7:45 pace
0530: 7:00-7:15 pace

See all you Donuteers tomorrow!

BW

Visions of Donut Run

9 guys ran the route while 1 was snuggled in bed and here is what “happened”:

Fletch and Fraiser ran the Long John North Route. Fletch made a pit stop on Providence Ln West. It went like this. Gummy was passed twice by the same guy #HIM. Voodoo shuffled to the sweet sounds of New Orleans Jazz in his Sony Walkman.

Everyone passed Tolkein’s SPEEDforNEED traveling circus at Church at Charlotte.

Bushwood? I was crushing the sleep. After watching the late night showing of Spider Man: Homecoming with YoungLove (yes, he is alive!!), and getting to bed at 1:10am, the likelihood of getting up at 445 was slim to none. Surprised no one rang my doorbell as they ran passed my house on Carmel to check on me. No love.

Donut Run Shenanigans

13 ran for Donuts. It was hot and the route was terrible. Next week we will run that north route in reverse. Get prepared.

Gummy showed up after the run with a giant rip in the sleeve of his shirt. Here are my thoughts on what happened (listed from most probable to least probable):

1. His blood sugar level was so low, he had to eat his shirt.
2. He had to poop and fell over into a thorny bush.
3. We did pass what looked to be a frisky lady…
4. A wily fox tried to drag him to his den.

Others?

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Those who Donut

Today, we had 14 brocefs who ran the north course. Hairball and Bunker opted for the Bow Tie Donut course of 9 miles. Today’s group was ambitious. I was just looking for an easy run with the group but they left me in the dust. Seriously, everyone seems to be rounding into BRR shape. I finally caught Seaworld on the Sharonview climb and we conversed the rest of the way home.

8 stayed for donuts/coffee where we discussed Bunker’s ridiculous (dumb?) idea to run 2 marathons just 2 weeks apart. Next week, we will take bets on what mile his legs fail on the 2nd marathon. The opening over/under line will be set at mile 9.

Gummy was not there today. Horsehead mapped out a munchkin route of 4 miles but then decided to be sick.

Thanks to Hannibal for the takeout!

NoDo Run

We going North Donut route tomorrow morning. Here is a map.

Turns:
-Run down Rea (just like you are running the Reverse route)
-Left onto Providence Lane West
-Right onto Lancer
-Left onto Old Providence
-Left onto Sharonview (at light)
-Left onto Carmel (at light)
-Left onto Colony (at light) and back to start

The weather will be nice (62*!) so there is no excuse. Afterwards, we shall all devour donuts and watch Tiger Rag roll out every part of his legs.

Soggy Donuts

The Donuts were not soggy but the Donut Run miles were soggy. 6 ran this morning (5 on the North course and 1 on the Jello course).

Some highlights:
1. The hill up Sharonview is delightful in the fact that it never ends.
2. Semi has some major gas issues.
3. Voodoo and Geraldo launched at 3:56am.
4. I believe we snuck up on Jello finishing his bathroom break on Rea.
5. Colony and Rea sidewalks need some major tree trimming. Could be a good service day opportunity for Agony’s church.
6. If Carmel CC (or Quail Hollow) is looking for a moderately bad golfer that can’t afford the initiation fee, then please contact Semi.

All in all, it was a good run and the new route was good.

NEW ROUTE: North Donut Run

NEW ROUTE: Click here for a map.

I thought it would be good to introduce the North Donut Run. We will do this route primarily during BRR training to get some hills in. I think everyone will love it.

Turns:
-Run down Rea (just like you are running the Reverse route)
-Left onto Providence Lane West
-Right onto Lancer
-Left onto Old Providence
-Left onto Sharonview (at light)
-Left onto Carmel (at light)
-Left onto Colony (at light) and back to start

The total milage is slightly longer than 6 miles, so if you want, you can start a minute or 2 early. Looking forward to seeing all my donut runners!

BW