The Crock Pot

August 1, 2017

WHEN: 08/01/2017
QIC: Grunge
PAX: Au Jus, Mumbles, Nescafe, No Money, Rambler, Rico Suave, Ruxpin

Sometimes it is a bit of a challenge to explain to my sad clown buddies what it is exactly about F3 that makes it such a huge deal in my life. I start off with the obvious F1 aspect…it is an awesome total body workout, great way to stay in shape, etc. Depending on who I am speaking with, I hit some aspects of the F3…faith is open and universal, it can mean whatever is important to you, but as a group, we embrace all, etc. To be honest, when I get through some of these beatdowns, it ups my faith big time! Of course, can’t forget the big official unofficial F4…it be free, yo!

But like for so many of you all, for me it is the fellowship. This may be the toughest thing to explain to those who haven’t experienced it first hand. When I get up at the butt crack of dawn and drag myself to an AO, and then see 25-30+ guys roll up, from every and all walks of life, guys of all ages, trades, and backgrounds, different faiths, different perspectives, from different parts of the country, heck, of the world, and we are all there for a common purpose, a common good, man, that changes you. It hits deep. For many of us, once we experience this, it seals the deal. Turning back is not an option.

Every F3 brother I have met in my short time here has had a major impact on me in one way or another. I have valued meeting and getting to know many of you all. I always look forward to seeing everyone. You all have amazing stories to tell, lessons to teach, successes that motivate, failures that warn…you all are champions, giants, mentors, leaders. You all are bad asses, period. And I am proud to call all you all my brothers.

Awesome to see first timers Au Jus, Ramble, and Ruxpin this morning. Welcome, brothers! The light, or in our case, headlamp, will always be on for you guys! Always a pleasure to see brothers Mumbles, Nescafe, No Money, and Rico Suave! Big thanks to Nescafe and No Money for your help on today’s run.

Warm-ups: Big Arm Circles, 5 Forward, 5 Reverse IC, Willy Mays 10 IC, Knee Ups 5 Left, 5 Right Single. Plank Heel Stretch L/R 10 Count, High Knees 10 Count IC, Butt Kickers 10 Count IC.

Thang: The Crock Pot!! TBH to Copperhead East CounterClockwise, Gandalf’s Climb to Tobacco Farm, Hit Mines of Moria to Powerline, Dog Park to Backbridge to Bennett Mountain, Finish with a climb on BCP back to TBH. 4 Miles, rabbit stew, low and slow! Tasty!

EC: Mumbles suggested we treat Au Jus to a nice slice of Kill Bill, and of course, who am I to say no to dessert! Perfect ending!

Thanks again guys. Love seeing new faces and very much appreciate the stalwarts. Hope to see you all next week! Peace.