1,096 days

 Posted on May 26, 2017  |  7 minutes  |  1421 words  |  

The temperature was perfect. The blue sky was bright with sunshine creeping over the treetops. YHC walked slowly toward the typical gathering spot, catching the bizarre yet strangely comforting sounds of MGMT blaring from someone’s car stereo. It was deja vu. -—- Three years ago on a Saturday around 7:58AM, I found myself questioning many of my recent life decisions while trying to vomit as quietly as possible into a pond so that no one else would see or hear me while they did this thing they called “Mary”. [Read More]
banjo  biner  burt  callahan  coney  denali  fluoride  joe-smith  mccants  ollie  riptide  saban  term-paper 

Another Soggy Tuesday

 Posted on May 23, 2017  |  2 minutes  |  299 words  |  

Something about Tuesdays this year…wet has been the rule of thumb…At least when YHC has posted in the am rather than the ever popular PM Rush Hour. No matter though, as 20 hard cores were there when YHC showed to do some work. Some new faces taboot. The inflow continues and that is a good thing. Pet Sounds let YHC know it was time and with that we ran up the hill to the top parking lot on left. [Read More]
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N-M-S, and Politics as Usual

 Posted on May 18, 2017  |  4 minutes  |  645 words  |  

NMS You may think YHC is suffering from the winner’s dilemma: coming off a glorious victory and having to immediately ante back up. He’s spent all his physical, mental, and emotional energy just having been the greatest ever. He bottled lightning, there is no way to follow that. The people want more, the game is on the line, but his knees are weak, palms sweaty, and he’s wondering what in the hell he has left to give. [Read More]
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Your Lucky Day!

 Posted on May 16, 2017  |  5 minutes  |  1007 words  |  

YHC signed up weeks ago (months even?) to Q at the infamous Field of Dreams. Lots and lots of real estate, a multitude of options, what could go wrong? And still. There it was Monday night at 10pm…what to do, what to do? Quick message to the site Qs confirmed my fears…my lack of knowledge of the AO would be a hindrance. So, go with what you know, amirite? In efforts to kickstart my metabolism[i], I tossed a last-minute “EC” option out there. [Read More]
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#32 at Bounty Hunters

 Posted on May 11, 2017  |  3 minutes  |  461 words  |  

23 men embraced the gloom this morning to join in a birthday celebration at Bounty Hunters. YHC must first apologize to the white Lexus SUV that was forced off of the road this a.m. and to the fine police force of Apex as a calculated and skillful pass was performed on the double yellow lines of our very safe downtown area. YHC then arrived on 2 wheels, responsibly parked my truck in front of a fire hydrant, and jumped out to give the 1 minute announcement. [Read More]
bartman  biner  burt  callahan  coney  crimson  franklin  freebird  goose  grinch  gtl  hi-liter  khakis  matlock  mccants  michelob  nature-boy  pbx  shank  sky-blue  water-wings  wilbur  wonderland 

"Hey Cally, did you see that rainbow?" (x 12)

 Posted on May 9, 2017  |  7 minutes  |  1356 words  |  

Beautiful morning for a workout, eh? Six men showed up for a quick 2.25 mile EC run around parts of Cary I’ve never seen before. Back at the parking lot with plenty of time, the rest of the PAX started pouring in one after the other. All in all, a total of 25 men showed up in the gloom to push themselves and their brothers to put in some hard work. [Read More]
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Stick Move

 Posted on May 4, 2017  |  4 minutes  |  749 words  |  

GroupMe was all atwitter (pun most definitely intended) the night before with speculation about what was going to happen at Ma Bell’s 3 year F3iversary. “I’ll bet it’s Merkins” “Keep calm and Merkin on.” Shut up, you don’t know me. Fast forward to Thursday morning. 19 folks came out to find out for themselves instead of retreating to their fartsacks. Side note: I like a word that can be used as both a verb and a noun. [Read More]
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Jackpot!

 Posted on April 29, 2017  |  2 minutes  |  318 words  |  

YHC had been traveling all week, obliquely aware of the goings-on in CARPEX. Something about boats and canoes. Multi-packs in progress. Whatever. After a reverse taper week with one measly run, plus missing EC due to alarm difficulties, I was ready to get after it. Warm-up Run to the ball park lot and circle up for SSH, MC, GM, windmills. Sir Fazio x10 - hold - overhead clap x20ish - hold - moroccan nightclub - hold - hold - pause - hold - Sir Fazio reverse. [Read More]
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Ask and You Shall Receive

 Posted on April 28, 2017  |  3 minutes  |  489 words  |  

After wrestling the Q away from Hotspot, picking up Biner and seeing no bat-signal at PBX’s, YHC rolled into a darkened Apex Nature Park. On the way in, we passed a group of runners (the usual suspects) – Hotspot, Michelob, Pet Sounds, and Old Maid. As we gathered in the gloom, Pet Sounds mentioned that he would like something a little run-lite since we’ve logged so many miles in F3 this week. [Read More]
biner  crimson  franklin  goose  gtl  hotspot  katniss  khakis  kubota  ma-bell  michelob  monkey-nut  nature-boy  pet-sounds  pickles  rotary  sooey  swanson  wilbur 

Field of Streams

 Posted on April 25, 2017  |  2 minutes  |  295 words  |  

9 of Cary/Apex’s most committed men and 1 guy who had signed up to Q made their way to Field of Dreams on this wet morning. Given the 48 hour downpour, YHC had to leave a bit earlier than usual this morning in fear of literally coming on 2 wheels. YHC strongly considered a morning of splashing on the turf but for the sake of the town of Cary and possibly a bit of mercy on my brothers, a sheltered morning was prepared. [Read More]
biner  callahan  earhart  franklin  katniss  khakis  michelob  nature-boy  pbx  shut-in