It wasn’t a Murph

After stressing out for a few weeks about my first Q, it’s now Monday. I ping Peeping Tom, my cousin who EH’d me one year ago, to get some feedback on my plan. Grief is delivered, something about how I’m asking him about this the day before I’m supposed to Q. I attempt to correct him, stating I’m fine, I’ll have all day Tuesday to nail things down. Additional grief is exchanged about how I’ve actually only got 10 hours before the Q. [Read More]

So String Theory says there are multiple dimensions, but nothing about Pearls

“It’s strange how pain marks our faces, and makes us look like family.” - The Green Mile - Beautiful weather this am as the pax roll in. Everyone is early, lots of fellowship. No FNGs but a new face for YHC, well, somewhat new. Hank Williams Jr [hate] was first named 3 years ago at DZ, YHC hasn’t seen him since. Enough reminiscing, grab your gloves, let’s go. 6.25+ mile loop Pearls on a String. [Read More]

Shawn's Bullpen

Got word that the Lowther (aka Chanticleer) Household was experiencing some sicknesses so I was ready to answer the call. Thursday 7 PM it was official, I would be running the show at GT. You know, I am the 3rd-wheel site Q there. And it has been a long time since I have Q’d, so it was meant to be. 13 gathered, 2 had on backpacks, one drove a 15 passenger van, and all where hoping to see Chanticleer. [Read More]

Time flies when you're having fun

Fresh out of Q School was feeling ready to run a clean workout. Hit the snooze a few too many times today causing site Q’s Imp and Rooney begin formulating a backup plan. Thankfully traffic was light (imagine that) and YHC arrived in time to give the one minute warning. No FNGs, give a disclaimer-ish and we’re off.. Warm-up Mosey 3/4 of the way around the soccer field track to the parking lot SSH, Merkins, Runners Stretch, Merkins, Imperial Walkers The Thang - Tour de Apex [Read More]

Fours + Special Guest Mary

This is the second Q for YHC, feels good to be leading again. If good things come in 2’s it must be twice as good to get 4. . . so let’s go with that Let’s Go - 4.1 Disclaimer Pledge Mosey around the parking lot to the front of the church I bet it’s like four 10ths of a mile. . . Circle Up - 4.2 Four rounds of 10 stretches, 15 merkins, and 20 side straddles hops Round1: Good mornings, standard merkins, standard side straddle hops Round2: Abe Vigodas, diamond merkins, smurf jacks Round3: Cotton pickers, ranger merkins, seal jacks Round4: Chinooks, wide grip merkins, red bull smurf jacks (yes it’s in the exicon. [Read More]

Get a Bowlful

Thanks to the 32 PAX who showed up for my VQ today. I think overall it well. Started with Intro/ Disclaimer… no FNG’s Pledge Follow me down to the Thales School parking lot for warm ups Warm-ups Good Mornings Imperial Walkers Side Straddle Hops Merkins Thang One 2 lines and Indian Run from Thales over to the Town Hall Diamond We did a Plank Hold while we waited on the 6 While still waiting on the 6 we did a squat hold. [Read More]

Arms are my thing! We made time for some rounds with Mike Tyson and got Thunderstruck.

Date: 6/11/19 PAX: Blue and Out, Butt Fumble, Chicken Little, Hamm, Hank Williams Jr, Honeycomb, Kid Rock, Largemouth, McCants, Mud Buddy, Parker, Red Ryder, Schlitz, Shank, Short Circuit, Slappy, Sub, Triple Lindy, Two Factor, WWW F3 admin stuff and Pledged Allegiance to Old Glory, Mosey around the pickle x2 and circle up to warm-up. Warm-up: GM, Sir Fazio F&B, Air presses, seal claps, overhead claps, Moroccan Night Clubs, Calf stretches with CFMs, Thunderstruck. [Read More]

There's a fine line between Mumble Chatter and just plain whining.

Because sometimes 0500 is too late, our EC today started at 0450. YHC, Snots, Sub, Parker, Water Wings & Jiggly Puff got dizzy running circles around the track. Welcome to Carpex (from Wake Forest) Kid Rock and his 2.0 Hank Williams Jr. Run to the basketball court to circle up **Warm Up **Good Morning, Windmill, Cotton Picker, Sir Fazio Arm Circles, Seal Clap, Overhead Clap, Moroccan Night Club, Steve Erale [Read More]