As I was playing with my Weinke yesterday I reminded myself hit the front first as the buses will come towards the second half of the workout. How many would post on the first day of school, would we need to split Qs, do I need two Weinkes? These were all running through my head as I prepared. As I pull into the lot at Flash I see Ignition taking off with a large group. Slowly but surely the boys of F3 Waxhaw pulled into the lot, lots of talking and normal banter. 5:27 started the DiCCS, after finding my fanny pack I was able to check off the phone requirement, CPR was confirmed, 5:30 hit and we were off. Hey Bread Bowl we are going this way.
Warm-up:
Mosey to front of the Middle School
The Thang:
This was a strong day with 42 Pax between an Ice9 Ignition (18) and Flash (24). We had a total of 9 Respects. Everyone pushed it today and picked up the 6. As Mad Dog pointed out at COT let’s remember headlights and reflective gear with the increased traffic at the AOs. I enjoyed leading this fine group of men into the gloom.
Announcements:
Alright today I had the pleasure of leading a fine group of Pax around Dromedary today. What fun will we have today, and how to keep the Pax separated with no up and back but keep them together? As 6am arrived 16 others came to see what was planned.
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The Thang:
Moleskin:
While starting the Dips and Derkins Zinfandel asked if we were going to run a lap. After a quick second sure why not, everyone add a lap between and enjoy. It was great to be out leading this great group of HIMs. A special welcome to Goodfella back to Dromedary as well.
Announcements:
Next week at Dromedary Dasher on Q
Well it was time for Dromedary to take a field trip to Bushwood to check out the back 9 after the front was played yesterday. As I pulled into the parking lot 5 min till lift off one other car was there, would people show up? Did they remember the change from other announcements, only time will tell. As cars began rolling in and 6am hit it was time to start going.
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Prayers:
This week I was texting with Showgirl and he mentioned he enjoyed the 5:30 boot camps. Well yesterday we made a plan to meet at Impromptu for a 5:30 workout. It is with my surprise after a few months I still remembered how to set the alarm and actually woke up on time and made it shortly before 5:30.
Well as 5:30 rolls around it was time to do this.
Warmup Mosey to the front of the middle school for:
The Thang:
It was great to get out with Showgirl again for some good livin.
I took us out.
The End.
Yesterday evening 4 Pax and 4 2.0’s folded and sorted clothes at Christ Closet for about an hour. Starting in February the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month we will be sorting from 730pm till about 9:00. Come for all or some, 2.0’s and M’s welcome. By the way those boxes in the kitchen were full of new bins.
Alright Pax substitute Q engaged, due to scheduling I had the pleasure of leading the Pax in the gloom this morning around MRHS for this installment of Dromedary. Did i plan a Weinke yes will it rain, will it be used? Well nope, not after being called out by a certain Pax when I went to reach for it so here it goes.
WARM-UP:
The Thang:
All Pax pushed themselves hard today and enjoyed the first rain free day of the week. A special thanks to the ones that circled back today to pick up the 6.
Announcements:
Next week Gerber on Q at Dromedary
Nails took us out.
Yesterday 11 Pax joined me in the cold of the morning for a beat down at MRHS. The night before after checking the temperature for the AM I knew movement was the name if the game, the Weinke was set and ready. The plan is always to keep the Pax together and leave no man behind.
Warmup:
The Thang:
Moleskin:
After a 30 degree drop from the day before we had a good turnout, everyone worked hard. Although there was an attempt from a seasoned Pax to hijack the Weinke I was having none of it. Everyone stayed together and looked out for one another.
Announcements:
As I woke up this morning with the forecast calling for rain would I be completing a solo ruck or would other lunatics join me for an adventure.
Today 5 Pax from Waxhaw joined me on the virtual #forToby ruck in South Charlotte. For those that do not know Toby was part of F3 Cape Fear who took his life in early October. F3 Cape Fear started a fundraiser for his family and a ruck in Wrightsville Beach for this morning. Knowing we are all family in an attempt to raise awareness I put together a virtual ruck for this morning. The CDC states one person dies by suicide every 12 minutes in the US.
Today along the 12 miles in the gloom and pouring down rain we grew closer, told stories, and laughed. We learned wet bridges are slippery when wet and covered in leaves as well.
After about the 8 mile mark we arrived back at the trail head to Hickory Tavern. We lost 2 Pax and the rest kept moving to round out the 12 miles. Did I mention the rain, this was Forest Gump Rain, rain came down, from the left and right, then started coming up towards the end. We finished the ruck, headed to Hickory Tavern for some 2nd F and more stories.
Overall today was a great time considering the reason for the ruck. We all got to know each other a little more, some of which will be used in the future on The Playhouse when the time is right.
We all have our issues, no one is perfect. if you need to talk reach out to someone close to you. If you see someone struggling reach out, get out of your comfort zone have the talk and be there for him.
When 11/23 8am
Where Hickory Tavern Toringdon
What 12 +/- mile ruck
Why for Toby
The CDC reports there is one death by suicide every 12 minutes in the US. This past October it struck our brother F3 Toby out of Cape Fear. He was struggling with what it meant to be a HIM and had reached out to a couple of fellow Pax about meeting one a month to talk about what it means to be a High Impact Man (HIM). A few Pax enthusiastically responded about meeting. Unfortunately less than one week later F3 Toby took his life.
F3 Cape Fear started a fund which will go directly to his wife and kids. A few Pax have agreed to match donations up to $10,000 between now and November 15th. Cape Fear Ruck Club is hosting a 12 mile ruck on 11/23 in Wrightsville Beach. Please consider donating and for all donations received before 11/15 of $20.00 and more they will be sending a #for Toby patch. Donations to be made by Venmo @F3CapeFear, please include your name and mailing address with RUCKforToby in the memo.
We will participate in a virtual ruck Saturday 11/23 8am launching from Hickory Tavern Torrington off of Johnston Rd. We will cover the Lower McAlpine and Four Mile Creek Greenways. Once complete we will have a little 2ndF at Hickory Tavern.
**information received from Cape Fear Ruck Club Facebook.
While reviewing who was on Q this past Tuesday for the following day I realized we did not schedule a Q for the week. I thought what the heck lets do it and rock it out. Well the wrench got thrown in the plans as my M informed me at 9pm that evening that she needed to leave for a meeting at 615 the following morning. At that moment I realized some unsuspecting Pax would be tapped for the final third of the workout. Alright Wednesday morning 5:20am our resident Coke distributor shows up and has more than begrudgingly graciously agreed to wrap it up for me.
Warm-up:
The Thang:
Moleskin:
I had a great time leading the Pax for my short stint at Q yesterday. The Pax stayed together and we did not need to circle back for the 6. My apologies for the Paula Abdul, that was a lot of lights. Special thank you to Bottle Cap for wrapping it up.
Happy Birthday to Johnny Utah
Announcements:
Q Next Week Zinfandel