Sometimes it’s more than just a workout

Sometimes it’s more than just a workout

9 men gathered in the gloom for a slightly different than usual rendition of our weekly tradition. Quick disclaimer and forecast of the workout was given and into the gloom we began.

COP

• SSH x25
• IW x20

Run 1.6 miles to flyby/convergence with #F3DeathValley. Stopping along the way for various pain stations to allow the PAX to regroup.

Converge with #F3DeathValley (see their backblast for what we did there:http://f3nation.com/2015/04/08/blocks-prodigals-fly-bys-and-hi-jacks/ )

Run 1.6 miles back to #F3Anvil

Quick COT

Moleskine

– Mid-day Tuesday I received word that our brother Zipadee was going to make a surprise appearance at Death Valley, and in fact it was requested that we make the trek on over in honor of his road to recovery. I immediately knew we had to do it. For those who don’t know, Zip has been one for the PAX for longer than most of the guys in Area51 – he started F3 when it was a metro thing, and has been a constant figure in Area51 for the 2.5 years I’ve been a part of this thing. Recently, he had some medical/physical issues, and has been the subject of much prayer and the recipient of much PAX attention, encouragement and support. Knowing just a little of what he’s been through, it was tremendously encouraging to see our old friend return to the gloom and resume some of his old hijinx. To put it bluntly, I missed him and I wanted to see him. So, we did. Most of the time, the workout is the focus of our weekly/daily meetings. This day, we were reminded that there is a little more to this whole adventure than just the physical exercise. As we journey through life, God has put us in each other’s life to be, among other things, an encouragement to one another #ISI. Most of the time, life is more about others than about ourselves #Iam3rd. That’s at least part of the reason I as Q of this workout wanted it to be more than just a workout today. Don’t worry, back to business as usual next week.