Mountain Goat Backblast

Mountain Goat Backblast

The Thang:

Twas the night before the night before Christmas, with neither phone nor fax, four mountain goats were running and were called the Pax.   OK, so you can see why I am not a poet…

Having gathered up 4 goats at 0515 we head off for a warm up run.  Given the temperature in the 30s with a light breeze, warming up was easier said than done.  We then did our normal routine of dynamic stretching (on the toes, 20 steps each with toes pointed out, in and straight; followed by the same routine on heels, then high knees and butt kickers).  Having reached the proper level of warmth and limberness we proceeded to main event.  Round 1:  30 seconds uphill at I-pace, recovery back to starting point, another 30 second I-pace run with same recovery, then 1 minute I-pace with recovery back to starting point.  All that equals round 1.  Then did 4 more for 5 total rounds.

Cool down jog back to parking lot for stretching, count off, name-o-rama and prayer.  My watch recorded 4.32 miles.

Moleskin

I wondered if any goats would leave their warm caves to run in the chill and gloom on a near holiday.  I should not have doubted my brothers.  They specifically came to ensure that I would not be alone on this fine morning that God granted us.  Drano even delayed leaving town to be there.  I appreciate my F3 brothers more than mere words can convey.  Great to have Ironsides and Kilowatt join us today and of course great to have Drano, a MG regular, too.  All PAX put forth great effort throughout the 30, 30, 1s and were consistent to the end.  We were grateful too that Drano was able to postpone a potential emergency Nature’s Call.  We have called EPA and let them know the potential ecological disaster has been averted. Thanks to Slim Fast for the opportunity to lead.

I pray that all F3ers can rejoice in the arrival of the Messiah, our Lord and Savior.  May we all continue to pursue Him and reflect to a hurting world around us the love, grace and forgiveness we have found in Jesus Christ.  Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!