The last prep before Taper week

The last prep before Taper week

14 men had a hard time making it through COT last night.  The sobbing was uncontrollable as the last Ghost Runner of the season had come to an end.  Each of us dealt with it in our own way, some went home to hug the family, other’s drowned their sorrows over a couple of fancy micro-brews at Vinter’s, I’m pretty sure Tiger Rag had The Bangles cued up in the Truckster for the ride home.  Either way, we limped away a little stronger for it.

The Thang,

The same as last week.

Moleskine:

About 4 of the guys peeled off quick for the 4 miler.  At least 6 took on the full 6 miler.  The rest apparently ended up on some unsanctioned route along the way (short cut).  Thanks to Scabby for pacing with me most of the run until the last uphill on Raintree where he opened up about a 50 yard lead on me.

An explosion of PAX for this year’s Ghost Runner.  I am sure Gummy could pull the stats, but we were averaging 6-8 last year and easily 12-14 this year, with some weeks in the 20’s.  I am not quite sure the reason.  Could be the upgrade to 6 A51 BRR teams.  Maybe it was the offer of beers every night after the run.  Maybe it was just the opportunity to spend some quality time with YHC.  Not sure if we’ll ever figure out that mystery.

It was a terrible/enjoyable summer of Thursday night runs.  Hope you all feel the same.  Lot’s of strong and healthy guys heading to the BRR next week.  Go crush it.

Thanks to Brady for the send off.

-Alf

Announcements

Some workouts converging at Olympus tomorrow for “touch” football.  Not recommended for the ankles on the BRR guys.

All workouts converging on Monday, Labor Day, at Base Camp (South CLT Middle School)

Look for further convergences next Friday and Saturday while many are out at the BRR.