Youth vs. Wisdom

Youth vs. Wisdom

Date: 2025-05-17 AO: davinci Q: Roulette PAX: kirby, Franky, C3P0, sabertooth, T-1000, Johnny 5, Paper Clip FNGs: None COUNT: 8 WARMUP: Mosey around the parking lot while we wait for the stragglers… SSH, IW, arm circles, 1 min plank THE THANG: YHC wanted to make it a fun day, full of wonder and excitement… once everyone was present and accounted for, the improvisation could begin… with a roster full of 2.0s, I knew I had to bring a little heat. So we setup 4 stations, everyone partnered up and we were off for 5 rounds of movements that would satisfy our spreadsheet desires, between each round we took a lap around the Best Buy Stations 20x merkins 25x kb swings (2x rounds) 25x big boys (3x rounds) 20x squats 20x flutters After all this we had about 20 minutes left so it was Ultimate frisbee time, we moseyed over to the Blakeney Park for a battle between youth and wisdom… I’d like to think wisdom had the advantage, but apparently wisdom cannot catch… but a grand time was had by all, most importantly no injuries!
MARY: we did a proper cooldown with stretching ANNOUNCEMENTS: Brewruck next Saturday see brewruck, be there COT: What a morning to be outside with the leaders of tomorrow and the hope that they bring

Over /under

Date: 2025-05-17 AO: the-rock Q: Cheese Curd PAX: Alf, Apex, Mr. Magoo, turkey_leg, O’Tannenbaum, Runstopper, Limey, Ban….something. Sorry FNGs: 1 Ban….something. Sorry COUNT: 9 WARMUP: Rurkey Leg and I prerun the route
For the rest of the group, details below
THE THANG: The plan was simple, run The Rock prerun route and mix in exercises.
The prerun was needed so I could find a few spots. One for a tripple nickle and a few other spots for steps ups and some railing, curb work, etc. really all time killers to ensure we ran the 5k.
Found everything so we headed out. Covered the 5k plus some with the triple nickel (burpees and mky humpers)
MARY: oh she is a busy girl, and we did it all day long
ANNOUNCEMENTS: memorial ruck, blood drive, and a few ultras
COT: thanks for the opportunity to lead even though no site Q’s were present. Was it the threat of rain or the running route. Either way light on the numbers, but heavy on the effort by all
The over/ under was the bet Alf was looking to place on the jeep that almost took me out. In all fairness, I didn’t discriminate and called the person an ASSHOLE for almost hitting me. SHE felt bad and apologized profusely, but damage was done and Alf wanted to see a beating. No fists were thrown…no rain was seen.
Prayers to Geraldo and his family for the passing of his aunt.

Wetting the Toad Sprocket

Date: 2025-05-16 AO: joust Q: Hops PAX: hoover, Header, puddin_pop, ChickenWing, Orange Whip FNGs: None COUNT: 6 WARMUP: Sort of, the whole workout was kind of a warmup THE THANG: 1.65 miles according to Hoover’s scientific measurement MARY: She was there, and made her presence known ANNOUNCEMENTS: Orange Whip is a wannabe scientist, except when it comes to Covid and Michele Obama COT: Yes, of course.
YHC was war daddy for the first time in 13+ years. Not a great feeling, buy yet thankful to be sitting up, taking nourishment, etc. Quick points: OW shit himself, stealing Puddin’s thunder Chicken Wing is falling apart or has hypochondria something fierce. Deborah Winger was not in Stripes. Sean Young was…she used to be attractive…don’t Google her Header was blushing for much of the workout, but that’s the very reason he keeps coming back Hoover didn’t fit into the tiny Stonehenge burpee circle, and Header didn’t want to as he hates perspiration…and urinating in his pants. OW, even as today’s war baby, often pees with his pants up. Don’t ask.
Proverbs 17:17. Look it up. It’s good wisdom for all of us.

4×4’n on the track!

Date: 2025-05-16 AO: mountain-goat Q: fleetwood PAX: slim_fast, retread, wildturkey, Insomniac, lois, sledge, Pele FNGs: None COUNT: 8 WARMUP: out n back on Strawberry followed by dynamic exercise on SCMS track. THE THANG: 4×4 track intervals. 4min 3k pace with a 3min 10k pace recovery times 4. Finishing out time with 4 100meter strides.. Was a hot one and fun was had by all. Great effort on everyone! MARY: na ANNOUNCEMENTS: BrewRuck next weekend and Inferno 12hr COT: Q

Conspiracy of One

Date: 2025-05-16 AO: ufo-ultimatefriz Q: MARTA PAX: Crawdad, Paris, David Baker, Spyglass, Yeti, Shank, Broken Arrow, smokey, MARTA, Situation, sweeney_todd, Victoria, Pink eye, biden, Toad, Wario, peaches, crumpets FNGs: None COUNT: 18 MUMBLECHATTER: A conspiracy is a foot. Somehow Yeti, Shank, and sweeney_todd made the same team for another week in a row. This is about as probable as the Mavs winning the NBA lottery (1.2%). The conspiracy grew as the commish was sorely absent to set things straight or at least defend the leagues integrity. Yhc was afraid Victoria might sit this one out of principle or protest. It was further bolstered that were no Ps and Ds. Broken Arrow discovered an errant disc butied in the trunk of his trusty minivan and we argued for 10 minutes on who would go skins. The lack of beer guts on yellow further demoralized Pink before the game started.
It was a struggle for Pink early but we stayed in the match. Defensive mismatches were everywhere and nothing came easy for them. Modesty was at least returned to the game once Spyglass sauntered in with the pinnes.. and unfortunately joined the stacked team. No one on Pink were willing to fly with David Baker s constant energy and unwillingness to stop running. Despite Yeti unscrupulous calls (re: honor code) Pink persisted and the only hope Pink had was that yellow made unforced turnovers. A few deep throws to @crumpets and Paris weren’t enough.. Pink was soon down four.
It was agreed that a mid-game trade would occur @sweeny_todd for @peaches. A glimmer of hope.. finally Pink had a handler, defender, athlete, and coach – all in one to provide sorely needed leadership. The match swung heavily in pinks favor.. morale was high and pinks turnovers were low. @Toad scored several times and it seemed like barber resented being traded to a losing team. Yellow also learned that one does not simply throw anywhere near barber, when he is on a mssion. Pink clawed it’s way back to a 1 pt lead. Ultimate point followed where Pink marched it up field for the W.
Announcements: A drone can deliver you food.
CoT: Smokey takes us out -Pray for Fly with mes friend losing husband -Upcoming transition to England for Crumpets -Upcoming child births
Pink: 13 Crumpets Marta Paris Vicky Wario Barber (1/2) Toad Biden Crawdad
Yellow:12 Yeti Peaches (1/2) Spyglass Shank Pink eye Fly with me Smokey Broken Arrow The Situation

Backblast! Royale with Cheese

Date: 2025-05-16 AO: scars Q: F3 Elsa PAX: kirby, Roulette FNGs: None COUNT: 3 WARMUP: Pregamed with sandbag squats and no that’s not a euphemism THE THANG: Standard Bowl route with caveats for 1)Amp gearing up for a big concert and 2)Wegmans construction blocking off Elsa’s favorite trail aka “the back 9”. Did some extra loops to ensure we hit our 5k while debating the finer points of the metric system (ie, Elsa forgot what a 5k is..but I still know what they call a Big Mac in France!)
Vague Pulp Fiction references aside, solid performance from the Pax today despite route changes and shoe rocks. Scouted some new routes for next week including some bigger rocks perfectly sized for ruck sacs.
MARY: Just extra loops to hit our 5k. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Spreadsheets or something. Beer Ruck coming up! COT: Pray for those who are on the job hunt. Pray for our leaders and pray for the strength to build the leader in each of us.

To the villages we go

Date: 2025-05-15 AO: the-devils-turn Q: flipper PAX: frasier, Astro (Kyle Kirchhoff), bunker, Polly, flipper, hairball, retread FNGs: None COUNT: 7 WARMUP: Polly and Hairball pre-ran THE THANG: we started at 0515 and Polly & Hairball caught us in motion COT: Astro took us out

Tour de Matthews

Date: 2025-05-15 AO: sparta Q: Full House PAX: ductwork, Full House FNGs: None COUNT: 2 WARMUP: Slow Mosey to the Fire Dept, Sharon Towers and multiple running stretches
THE THANG: A true town tour – the new running path and the spotty sidewalk on Fullwood, the 55+ retirement community loop, the Covenant Day athletic fields, a visit to Renfrow’s Farms, Precision Plumbing, Jet’s Pizza and back to launch.
5-ish miles with great 2ndF banter, varying speeds, and some dips, incline merkins and more stretches mixed in
MARY: LBCs, Derkins, Dips, Slow Mosey to the end of the lot and back
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Unknown, YHC had to bolt
COT: with Peak51

Jungle Java Boyz

Date: 2025-05-15 AO: the-phoenix Q: wildturkey , Franky PAX: midriff, kirby, Roulette FNGs: None COUNT: 5 Without a spoken word, the five understood. This wasn’t just about coffee; it was about maintaining the delicate balance of their household, about preserving the harmony of their friend. This was an adventure.
Their journey began on the quiet suburban streets and through the tropical forests of South Charlotte.
F3 Be prepared Expect adventure Be flexible Put family first A fit husband is a better husband A good attitude goes a long way Look out for the six (and cars)
100 flutters 100 squats 1 min plank 5k

If you don’t like it – do it more

Date: 2025-05-14 AO: meathead Q: Uncle Leo PAX: flipper, Unplugged, Emoji, high_tide, Toto FNGs: None COUNT: 6 WARMUP: Some of the usual SSH, swings, IW, cleans, ST and high pulls.
Then onto some unweighted prying squats exploring the range of motion in our hips and back. Flipper didn’t like this.
THE THANG: AMQRAP 1 with doubles 15 min of 5 cleans 5 presses 5 squats 5 merkins or bellkins
Air walk to the curb and back. It was slightly uphill on the way out.
AMQRAP 2 with doubles. 15 min of 5 swings 5 deadlifts 5 renegade rows or rows
Some prone shoulder mobility the YHC explained poorly
MARY: nope ANNOUNCEMENTS: BrewRuck Saturday before Memorial Day
Convergence on Memorial Day at 7 at Calvary – bells and boot camp
COT: High Tide took us out with prayers for family transitions and to celebrate clean bills of health.
1 more week of The Grind…