Following Footsteps

September 26, 2017

WHEN: 09/26/2017
QIC: Nescafe
PAX: Strange Brew, Stickman, Grunge, Horny Toad, Nescafe

Great morning for a trail run. Clear skies and temperatures in the upper 60s welcomed 5 PAX to The Rabbit. A busy Monday meant that YHC had to do all the planning during the morning coffee, although there was something in his mind that helped with the preparations. After warm greetings, the clock marked 5:30 am and off we went:

WARM UP

     – SSH x41

     – IW x41

     – Merkins x41

THANG

We started off on Great Ridge Pkwy heading north and took the trail crossing over Pokeberry Creek, going out toward the entrance of Briar Chapel. We crossed Briar Chapel Parkway (BCP) at Catullo Run and descended toward the dog park, not before achieving 10 burpees OYO along the way. We joined the trail coming from Woods Charter right before crossing Great Ridge Pkwy and followed the path under the power line toward BCP, thinking about the runners of the recent Flying Pepper Trail run. What a great event that was! Mumblechatter was great along the way. We came out on BCP to be greeted by 20 more merkins that were there – just waiting for us! We ran back to the AO along BCP, not before going around the traffic circle to make sure YHC’s watch marked 4.1 miles.

Mary:

     – Iron Cross x20 R

     – Iron Cross x20 L

     – BW Man Makers x5

COT

Announcements:

     – October 10 The Goat and The Rabbit will converge at The Rabbit AO for an absolute feast of animal trail running!

BOM

Thankful for the opportunity to lead this group of men through the trails of this community this morning. I have reached the special age of 41 years young today, the same age as my father when I was born. That means he would have been 82 today, but unfortunately he left this world almost six years ago. He made a big impact in my life. We all have someone who has made a big impact in our lives and our challenge is to become that person for someone else. Until we meet next time in the gloom. Aye!