Preblast: A Savage Departure into the Unknown (AKA Spring Mud Run)

Preblast: A Savage Departure into the Unknown (AKA Spring Mud Run)

Long has the leatherneck reigned king in the nation of the gloom.  Long has the beer boat and the brotherhood of regions awaited tired finishers of the 6 mile slog.  Competition has been fierce for the busted paw and long may tradition reign in that hollowed place.  Yet there are those who have called for something different, wondered what other tests of brawn and bravery may lie in waiting… This year the bravest of PAX will answer that question.

In a respectful but decisive move, the our  fearless leaders of Area 51, SOB, TheFort and Union County have elected to blaze a new trail and start a new tradition.  in 2017 we untether our CSAUP from the halls of olde and take on a new challenger.  This upstart claims new obstacles calling for bravery and determination to conquer.  This savage beast will stretch our will, our determination, and even our fears as we charge across its 6 mile length and conquer the 30 monstrous challenges along the course.  For those who complete the challenge, however, new glory awaits.

The Thang:

This year we will be taking on a new challenge with new rules and a new attitude, Savage Race (www.savagerace.com).  Here’s what you need to know, you will have TWO options to compete.  The first is as it always was, pick a four man team and then work together to take on the course.  The second is new and provides you an option to go it your own for individual glory.  Either way you chose to compete, there will be bling awaiting you should you reign victorious.  Awards shall bestowed in the following fashion:

Fastest Individual Time:  Must be signed up for SavagePro.  Based on the actual results posted by Savage, the PAX with the quickest time through the course AND who keeps his PRO band shall take home the spoils.  Should no PAX keep his wristband, the award will go to he with the fastest time.  For more on the SavagePro rules please see http://savagerace.com/2015/04/official-savagepro-rules/

Fastest Team:  Must be signed up in the Savage Open heats.  Based on the time of the LAST member of your team to cross the line (aka stay together and help each other) the fastest to finish team based on official savage race timing shall be awarded.  Please note while SavageRace does not require mandatory completion nor is there a penalty for failing the obstacles, it is a poor team which does not at least attempt every obstacle.  Don’t win in shame boys.

Fastest Region:  This award requires 3 teams to finish from your region to qualify.  The 3 fastest finishing time from each region which qualifies will be averaged and the region with the fastest averaged time shall be crowned the CSAUP victor of the event while receiving a VERY special reward.

All signups should be completed no later than 4/1/17 however signups are subject to availability (As of now the race shows 75% sold out.)  Once you have signed up, reach out to your event Qs and let them know who your team is including handles and real names.  Those Qs are as follows:

A51 – Flipper (Rbondy@me.com)

SOB – Poptart(mcbohlen13@gmail.com)/Goonie (john.moravek@gmail.com)

TheFort – Longshanks (Ryanpesa@yahoo.com)

UnionCo – Glass Joe (micah_tyson@hotmail.com)

If you don’t know which region you’re in or you don’t have a contact listed above, reach out to YHC.  If you don’t have a team thats alright, you should still sign up and the event Qs will get you on one.  When signing up use promo code GCF317 to get 15% (Thanks Mario) and the “team name” on the signup sheet is F3 Nation (not whatever name you chose to give your 4 man team.)  Please be sure to follow these instructions so we all launch together.

Finally Gentlemen, discussions are underway with Savage to work out a way for us to include our usual philanthropic focus into this event.  Stay posted for how we’ll incorporate support of one of the veteran support groups active in the area (IE Operation Enduring Warrior, Wounded Warrior etc…)

Please reach out to YHC, your Event Q or your CSAUP Q with any questions or concerns regarding this event and make sure to get involved, it will be EPIC.

Once More, Into the Breach – Flipper

Race Location:

3900 ROCKY RIVER RD.  CHARLOTTE, NC