The Danger Zone in a Gentle Mist

The Danger Zone in a Gentle Mist

5 men showed up at 5:00 am for a 15 min pre-run to a running workout. Just couldn’t get enough. Actually one came in on two wheels, circled the median twice, and jumped out of the truck ready to lay down some miles. #fashionablylate #withflare

An additional 7 to 9 men showed up at the normal 5:15 start time and joined the pre-runners for a circling of the Danger Zone. The reason for the range in numbers is it seemed the quantity of PAX were fluctuating throughout the workout. At COT, there were (eventually) 14 heads. So we’ll leave it at that.

It was decided during mull-o-rama between the running that it would be safer to go the “long way” to the corner of 51 and Rea. This entails running west on Bevington Pl, right on Elm, and right on 51 until reaching the proper intersection. This round-a-bout way avoids the jagged sidewalk, closed sections, and mud holes on the way up Rea which give this route its name.

Most got in 2 full laps of the Danger Zone before heading back to COT. Gumbo, who is currently fighting his way back from IR, did one lap but he has a valid Dr’s note allowing that.

Moleskine:
– The gentle mist that fell on the early group was gone by the main event. Since there was no rain, the temperature was great during the workout making short sleeves very comfortable. However, it was just cool enough to keep Abercrombie (OneNiner) shirted up (Tolkien was not here to lead the shirtless charge and apply peer pressure).
– The wind was strong today and seemed to be in the face coming up the big hill heading back to 51. This was like a slap in the face and angered Tiger Rag.
– Stomach issues seemed common this morning leaving Fletch on the doorstep of Dunkin Doughnuts at 5:55 am crossing arms, legs, and sphincter staring decisively at the poor doughnut workers. Bunker also high-tailed it back to the parking lot port-a-jons. It is lucky he has that hand sanitizer in the car. #thatsgross
– Out Cold travelled all the way from Lake Norman to join the PAX today. We are glad he didn’t continue down to Rock Hill this morning and made it in time to join us.
– Frasier, Thin Mint, and Fletch (before his bathroom run) were pushing the pace today and making it look easy.

Announcements:
– 10-miler with Bunker in Feb
– F3 Dads
– Feb 25 18:00 – JRR Tolkien is arranging a hockey game for dads and 2.0’s. Message him soon to get your tickets. It requires a HC since he will be buying tix in the next few days.
– Feb 4 9:00am – YHC is arranging a 2.0 workout including pain stations, tickets, and dollar store trinkets. Should be a good time. Location is the Bull Ring in Ballantyne. Will be going out on Slack next week.
– Swiper is going to be a dad!