Merkin 8k

Merkin 8k

We circled up and the disclaimer was given.  No FNGs today.

We did a quick warm up lap around the parking lot just in case there were stragglers.  There was one but we found him later.  Stop at the stop sign on Strawberry and the AO for the instructions.  The goal was an 8k with merkin stops.  Trying to get back to the roots of #F3FastTwitch.  Haze immediately doubted that we could do it.  There were a few others that complained about the merkins at a running workout.  The course was running through the neighborhood towards Bevington, cross Rea, turn right at Elm and then head back to the AO.  At every turn, stop sign or stop light we stopped and did merkins until the six arrived.  At times we ran back for the six on the longer segments.  There were 14 merkin stops between the start and finish.  Along the way we picked up Fireman Ed.  He was running a little behind due to the toilet calling his name.  Needing to get some miles in for the Ragnar he set out on a solo run.  We picked him up at the corner of Elm and 51.

We got back to the AO with plenty of time to spare.  Take that Haze.  Doubting the running prowess of this stocked running group.  Not everyone took the BRR off.  These men are still in great shape.

With time to spare we continued with the run/merkin theme.  Although there were some @tigerragf3 out there with merkin refusal.  We ran down Strawberry stopping at each speed bump and the gravel road to do merkins.  If my math is right we stopped a total of 19 times.  19 x 5 = 95 with some guys doing more or less.

We had exactly six minutes left.  A lot of push/lobbying for six minutes of mary.  We did four since a bus interrupted our circle.  We did American Hammer x 20, Poptart can opener each leg x 12 and Marvel with flutter.

Done!

Moleskin:  This was my first post since the BRR.  Taking a week off and developing an awesome cold while in Montana did not help the performance.  Turkey Leg and Slim Fast were out front most of the morning.  Both have entertained doing the Kiawah with Turkey Leg deciding to make Kiawah his first marathon.  He needs to find a roommate.

Great form on the merkins by several out there today.  Most of the rest either did the Chelms/Head bob or protested.  We all did the last five #positivepeerpressure.  Gummy was form police because he had a good view standing over people.  Just because beach season is over doesn’t mean we can’t get swole.

Hannibal was back from a Ireland vacation.  He must have still had some leftover Guinness because he had to stop for a pee break.  He was very inconspicuous by peeing at the corner of Hwy 51 and Rea.  I’m sure no one noticed that.  Speaking of peeing Spackler also had to make a stop shortly after leaving the AO.  It always does feel better peeing in the woods.

Cheese Curd continues to keep up his tradition of not being a runner by constantly training for the next event.  Keep up the good work of not being a runner.

Even thought Spackler maintains he is not a runner he was consistently fourth every segment.  #Kiawahready.

Personally I would like to thank all of the guys that have asked about, volunteered and sent out well wishes/prayers about my father.  It is humbling and powerful.  I know we rally all the time around others but you don’t know how strong it feels until you are on the other side of that energy. I told my father about all of the people asking about him and praying for him and he was overwhelmed.   Thank you.

Announcements: Ragner has two spots.  A fast team and a chill team.  Turkey Leg immediately volunteered with Cheese Curd rebuking.  Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me or however George W. Bush said it.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ux3DKxxFoM

Palmetto Relay discount ends at the end of the month.  Great race for those of you looking to two relays a year.  I think it is better than the BRR because of the finish.  It will sell out.  Here is the link. http://www.palmetto200.com/palmetto200/palmetto200-registration

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Have a great day!