04/14/2021 - Dark Tower - Run Club – Success is not final, failure is not fatal
AO: Dark Tower
When: 04/14/2021
PAX:
Number of Pax: 23
Pax Names: Augustus Gloop, Blow Dry, Clearcoat, Cousin Eddie, Glenn, Mia Hamm, Patchouli, Poutine, Radio Flyer, Road Trip, Sam Walton, Serena, Skilling, Sparky, Sun Devil, Sweeney Todd, Tang, The Wedding Planner, Tiny Dancer, Tonka, Waterfall, Woodwind,
DR Names:
Number of FNGS:
FNG Names:
QIC: Thumb Drive
Introduction
PREBLAST – DARK TOWER RUN CLUB– 5:15AM | 4/14/2021
- We will run from 5:18am to 5:58am.
- We will use the out and back path along the river going north west.
- All levels welcome!
Introductions:
—I am not a professional
—You are here at your own free will
—I am not aware of any injuries you may have
—We are here at different fitness levels, Modify if needed, but push yourself to get stronger
Principles of F3
—free of charge
—open to all men are
—held outdoors, rain or shine, heat or cold
—led by men who participate in the workout in a rotating fashion,
—End with a Circle of Trust
Warm-O-Rama
- 12 Abe Vigodas IC
- 12 Tappy Taps IC
- 20 High Knees IC
- 15 SSH IC
The Thang
Out and back path along the river going north west from 5:18am to 5:58am
MARY:
-Fredy Mercuries 30 IC
-Hold plank till 6am
Circle of Trust
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
I had the longest break from F3 since I started in June (7 day break). Just prior to that (in the month of feb and March, I have PRs for most mileage and pace). Just 7 days of not working out, poor eating and drinking, I gained close to 8 lbs. And it showed in my performance at this Q. I had purposely signed up for this Q so I am get out there and get back into the routine. I was struggling to run, I was cramping and I barely got 2.5miles in the durationg of 40 minutes.
It was a strong reminder that sucess is not final. Failure is not fatal. I got a lot of courage seeing the Pax during warmarama and wanting to give my best. I didnt meat any PRs today. But I have the courage and motivation to set a PR to get back to my usual numbers as soon as possible.
We all have areas where we may see success in the rear view and may have areas we fail. Let’s continue to focus on how to gain that success. One thing to keep in mind is that hapiness leads to success. Success doesnt necessarily lead to happiness. So no matter what state you are in, focus on the bright things, learn to be happy and find that inner jor and sucess will find it’s way. And if thru that process, you fail, it is not the end of the world. Set new goals and go at it.
-Thumbdrive
Naked Man Moleskin
Lots of PRs met today from many PAX. It is so encouraging to part take in this, even though at different levels, we are all pushing each other!