02/03/2021 - The Complex - Ruck if you Buck
AO: The Complex
When: 02/03/2021
PAX:
Number of Pax: 30
Pax Names: Ann Arbor, atat, Blueprints, Corningstone, Dr. Ralph, FakeID, Fender, hot box, Huskie, Joliet Jake, Long Story, Magellan, Mendoza, Mom's Group, Nair, Putz, Sparky, Spork, Sweet Gherkins, Tang, The Wedding Planner, Waterfall, Webelos, Wet Wipe,
DR Names: Sparkler
Number of FNGS: 0
FNG Names: Not FNG: C BUS & Nut Check
QIC: Aladdin
Introduction
If you’re looking for a RUCKING good time this is the place to be! Join your 2nd favorite hermano as we clock some miles. Out and back starts at 0515 and EC ruck starts at 0445.
Ruck if you Buck (some/most won’t get this reference, no worries) SYITG but first HC + EC 
Warm-O-Rama
Good mornings IC (16)
Abe Vigotas IC (16)
Tappy Taps IC (16)
Let’s get this RUCKING party started.
The Thang
Out and back headed West to Knock Knolls Commons
For those that wish aim for 15 min pace.
Turn around at 5:37 & head back to the flags for Mary
Mary
High Plank (with rucksacks) 60 sec
Low Plank ( ) 60 sec
Shoulder Taps till 0600
0600
Circle of Trust
The “Best” AO in F3N huh? I tell you what they showed up this morning!
I shared with the PAX something I read in January from a book titled “The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player” by John Maxwell of course and how I see them in F3.
Players who enlarge their teammates have several things in common:
- Enlargers Value What Their Teammates Value: in F3 we do this by honoring our HC and showing up on time.
- Enlargers Value What Their Teammates Value: Fitness, Fellowship, Faith
- Enlargers Add Value to Their Teammates: in F3 we add value by holding each other accountable, by helping each other increase in our abilities.
- Enlargers Make Themselves More Valuable: in F3 we make ourselves better by embracing the SUCK. We get better physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually which then we can turn around and apply that knowledge/empowerment in many areas of our daily lives; home, careers, relationships and businesses.
If you want to increase the ability of a teammate, MAKE YOURSELF BETTER!
Prayers for our brother Serena and his family, Ronda and his family, and all those unspoken.
Final Prayer
Naked Man Moleskin
I’m over here talking about not being tardy and I pull in HOT AF to our EC Ruck smh…
Woo woo wooo let’s go!
Sparkler, The Wedding Planner, Hot Box, Blueprints got after it with low 15 min pace and managed to squeeze in a quick 1.40 miles.
I wanted to be as respectful as possible with the intention of the day without “offending” anyone… I challenge those who wanted to get a little uncomfortable and aim for a 15 min pace. Those who wanted easy also had the free will to choose. The original plan on staying on snow for safety was thrown out once we realized the path wasn’t so bad (thank you EC Ruck) especially since we wanted to log miles for those participating in the Patriot Challenge.
We took off and never (seldom) looked back. Leading the way was The Wedding Planner, Sparkler and Sweet Gherkins. I brought a new toy and we used the 50lb sandbag for the first time alternating between us four. The PAX all stayed together and only a fall or two that I heard off. One of them was my bad as I could had given fair warning instead of assuming the PAX saw it.
I gave the Complex Boyz a hard time after NoR as I prefer LOUD then again who gives a crap of my opinion. I mean claiming the “Best AO” in F3N comes with a higher standard yet what do I know.
Always a pleasure coming here. They have a tight knit community and I was happy to be there.
Until next time…
Signing off
See you @ the TOP!