02/09/2021 - The Outpost - Run with Control

AO: The Outpost

When: 02/09/2021

PAX:

Number of Pax: 7

Pax Names: Cataracts, Cousin Eddie, Elway, Fargo, Pork Rinds, The Mullet, Trailer Park,

DR Names:

Number of FNGS: 0

FNG Names:

QIC: Cousin Eddie


Introduction

The Outpost, 2/9/21 5:15AM Full disclosure, totally forgot I had signed up for this one. But we will run, of course.  Dug into the archives for this one. Going to mix it up a bit for this RC.  No out and back for you tomorrow.  HC in the thread

THE SCENE:  Single digits.  Fresh powder had fallen yesterday.  Trails were covered but it was crunchy.  Good ground for running.

Welcome & Disclaimer

F3 is:

Free

Open to ALL men, 

Peer led in a rotating fashion

Held outdoors rain or shine, heat or cold.  

Ends in a Circle of Trust

I am not a professional.  You are here of your own free will.  I have no knowledge of any injuries or fitness considerations. It is your responsibility to be safe and modify exercises as needed.  Maintain 15 feet between you and the next guy at all times.  In cadence (IC) is the rhythm in between each rep or the body movement between each rep.

Warm-O-Rama

Side straddle hops IC x 25

Windmills IC x 20

Goofballs IC x 25

The Thang

Indian Run to the bridge.  Explained to the PAX that an Indian Run is more about controlling your pace and staying together than about going fast and then going faster.

Bernie Sanders at the bridge (over and back) Both up and down.  Control your speed on the way down.  Lean forward, extend the stride.

Indian Run to parking lot near Book Road, we took the branch to the right and had to go the long way around to the parking lot.  In retrospect, this was a good choice because the other path was blocked by a giant mound of snow.

Snake to other side of parking lot – Carioca left, sprint right, etc… then reverse back to start.

Since there were mounds of snow everywhere, we did this for about 5 – 10 minutes before heading back.

OYO Run back to flags

No Mary

We made it back to the flag right at 6am.  During announcements I suggested the PAX do some stretches.

Circle of Trust

ANNOUNCEMENTS

See the info only no chatter channel

Ruck Wars postponed

PRAYER REQUESTS

Subway, Zima, Cataracts M

Naked Man Moleskin

I came across this poem as I was looking for inspiration for this COT.

The Runner’s Mile

Author Unknown

As I laced up my shoes

For my morning run

I suddenly felt His presence,

Envelop me…

Something like the sun

 

“Hi, God.  I know it’s been awhile…”

“Hey, friend, I know you have been busy,

Can I join you for a mile?”

 

We set off down the track

Talked about this, talked about that

After awhile as I picked up my pace,

I felt that he was hanging back.

 

“Hey, God, you mind if I run ahead?”

I wanted to maintain my PR-

For me, it’s better your best

Or just stay in bed.

 

He said, “Go ahead-hope you don’t mind,

But I lightened up your load.”

And as I looked back, he was picking up

My sins, troubles and burdens

From the road.

 

I was so touched.

That I began to cry.

I felt HIS warm embrace.

And all the fear in me died.

 

“You keep running,

I’ll take care of you.

And remember in all things…

To thine own self be true.”

 

Now I always run with HIM

And through thick and thin

He always carries my load

And I always WIN

Thank you Lord for always lightening our loads, opening our hearts and lifting our spirits.  Bless each of these men as they go about their days and help them carry whatever load is bringing them down.  In your name we pray, Amen.

Peace,

Cousin Eddie

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