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Lazy Ass Hofberg

Posted on February 13, 2020 | 2 minutes | 366 words |

There were a few HIM who got after some EC running. YHC and Banjo tackled 5.5 and we saw the Mother of all Bells show up for some, but as I went to press I did not know how far he ran or who joined him. But if you did you know who you are and what you did. 0545 No FNG No reason for Disclaimer No time for the pledge. [Read More]

Lexicon P, Q, R

Posted on February 11, 2020 | 1 minutes | 114 words |

16 PAX for a rainy day workout. Some for a run while some had to endure Lexicon P, Q, R. Welcome FNG Daniel - now called Shrubbery. Pledge Prisoner Indian Ran to lower parking lot. Warmup 10 Peter Parker 10 Plank Jacks 10 Prisoner Squat 10 Randys 10 Red Bull Smurf Jack Thang 1 Quadraphilia - 2 light poles backwards, 5 Prisoner Squats, 1 light pole forward, 5 Red Bull Smurf Jacks, Repeato Thang 2 [Read More]

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The Great Triumphant Return of Napster, and other February Birthday (not mine) Shenanigans

Posted on February 5, 2020 | 3 minutes | 450 words |

Does anyone really know how many PAX post at the original weekly convergence known as Shaken Not Stirred? Or is it Vesper? Or is it Insomnia? All YHC knows is you pull into that parking lot off of Maury O’Dell drive, and there are likely to be cars and PAX scattered about. With the rapid growth of Carpex, there was some concern that opening new Wednesday sites could detract from the nostalgic allure of SNS. [Read More]

Fat. Man. Relays*

Posted on January 31, 2020 | 5 minutes | 936 words |

When you are 5'9" and 145lbs. in high school, with most of that mass residing between your calves and waist, you have sprinter potential. Unlike some Carpexers, I prefer my running to max out at about 400yds. If I have to pace myself, it’s not really my bag, baby. The discus throwers, shot-putters et al. liked to make fun of us skinny fast dudes because of all the running we had to do while they drank beer and threw heavy stuff. [Read More]

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Tributes, Domination, and Baby Bjorn Rock Carriers

Posted on January 28, 2020 | 3 minutes | 477 words |

So this week, YHC drives past at least two other closer AOs, down Kelly Road to Thomas Brooks park, the site of Field of Dreams. A very expansive site it is, with lots of options to travel. Therefore, we ignore all that extra space and stay within 200 yards of the flag at all times. It seems FOD is trying to take on an SNS feel, with lots of running opportunities that are either EC before the workout, or are done in place of the workout. [Read More]

Just be ready!

Posted on January 25, 2020 | 4 minutes | 691 words |

Back in 2016, I decided to go to the gym the week after Christmas. Be committed and show up BEFORE all those people that start in January. I was on a mission to be less chubby and more healthy. Spin class two days a week. That was the answer! But Lifetime didn’t offer a morning class on Fridays at the Apex gym. Crimson had been pressuring nagging encouraging me to try his new workout group F3. [Read More]

Accountability 2020

Posted on January 19, 2020 | 2 minutes | 238 words |

The new year brings new goals. YHC has not been very good at stepping up to Q as often as I should. So, what do you do about it? You get an accountability partner and make a pack. So, for 2020, YHC and my accountability partner @Deuce will hold each other accountable to Q at least once a month. In that vain, January kicks off the accountability pack with a Co-Q at Dazed and Confused. [Read More]

Old Home Week

Posted on January 17, 2020 | 3 minutes | 498 words |

Preamble Nothing like going back home. B.O. holds a special place in YHC’s heart for a few reasons. First, it was the site of my first post, and where I was named. Second, it happens to coexist with where I go to church. Finally, it offers the most diverse set of workout opportunities of any AO in Carpex. But enough of that, let’s go Warmup Jog over to the best warm-up site in all of Carpex in front of the bank and circle up for [Read More]

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The Indy 500

Posted on January 15, 2020 | 3 minutes | 457 words |

Preamble YHC was thinking about what to do when a post on some social media site or another fell into my lap talking about the Indy 500, something someone from Indianapolis had brought to the PAX to Minneapolis. Well, well, well. Not above shameless mimicry, I had me the makings of a Q The morning started with a pre-blasted EC run as well as the do-not-call-it-Vesper run at 0510. The czar of calf sleeves hisownself, Beaker, joined YHC for the standard end-end EC run while 4 elites took off for the West Cary hinterlands, not to be seen again until COT all sweaty and bloody nippled. [Read More]

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A Little Something for Everyone

Posted on January 10, 2020 | 3 minutes | 470 words |

Ima be real honest here. DZ is not a site a frequent that often. It’s a damn haul from my house in the POGL. But in 2020, YHC is gonna do better about getting to sites that are not in my normal rotation. And since we’re being real here, that’s a pretty good problem to have here in Carpex. This thing is BLOWING UP! So after I barely made my connecting flight, I arrived at North Cary park with plenty of time to spare. [Read More]