Upon us all, a little rain must fall. A simple line from Rain Song by Led Zeppelin. Sometimes that rain is literal, like the rain that greeted us out in the gloom this morning. Sometimes, it’s figurative, like when life throws a nice curve ball to potentially monkey hump your hard work and plans. When this happens, we have two options. We can wallow in self pity or doubt, cower and hide or we can get our mind straight, brave the elements and get back on track.

This morning, you all helped this fool in the rain get my mind straight, brave the elements and get back on track. Thank you, my brothers. YHC is indebted to you and truly appreciate you all. Peace.

Greetings, Count-o-Rama

Warm Up / Fellowship Lap around BC Clubhouse Parking Lot (x2)

FNG Welcome + Disclaimer.

SSH x20 IC

WMH x10 IC

TTT x10 IC

Dynamic Stretch Series: Frankensteins, Walking Quad Stretch, Knee Ups, Lunge Twists (30 yards each)

High Knees – Try to lean forward, not back. Focus on having foot come down under center of mass. (30 yards)

Butt Kicks (30 yards)

Lit candles and headed out of AO (BC Clubhouse) parking lot via Tobacco Farm Way. Took the North Serenity Hill loop and joined back up with TFW at the other end. Back on TFW, once past the bend, we formed a single line for Indian Run up the long hill. Regroup at Cliffdale. Air Squats x10 IC while waiting on the 6. 10 Count.

Headed into Encore via Cliffdale. Made our way up and around the Big U section. Entered the trail that cuts through Encore to the powerline. Regroup at the bottom of the steep climb up to Constellation Park. Low squat hold while waiting on the 6. 10 Counts. Each PAX then took turns sprinting up the steep path to the sitting area at the top of Constellation. Regroup. 10 Counts. PAX then found a place against the rock bench. YHC led PAX in a series of exercises: Dips x20 IC, Step up/Knee up alternating legs x20 IC, Dips x20 IC, Box Jumps x20 IC.

Continue run down the remainder of the path from Constellation to Boulder Point then to Granite Mill. Turned onto Beacon Ridge, then Old Piedmont to the trail head that cuts under powerline. Regroup. Air Squats while waiting on 6. Continue run on trail under powerline to Wildwind, then back to Briar Chapel Parkway all the way back to AO.

No time for Mary. Total Distance: 4.45 Miles + PT.

COT/BOM

Announcements:

(1) Ramber’s 20 Mile Night Ruck. Sat, 1/27 @ 1900, launch from Woods Charter;

(2) Briar Chapel F3 HDHH 2ndF moved to Thu, 1/25 @ 1930. Meet at the BC Clubhouse. BYOB.

(3) Werewolf Convergence, Wed, 1/31 @ 0530, meet up at The Big House. Pre ME EC Ruck & Post ME EC Run, plus coffeteria, for those interested.

Name – o – Rama:

Welcome FNG ShamWow! (NOTE: So, originally, we decided to name our new brother Geppetto, naturally since he stated in his intro that he had completed the Disney Goofy challenge earlier this year. However, it was quickly brought to YHC’s attention that we have another Puppet Master in Chapel Hill. Given that FNG is from Roanoke, the Magic City, and given his successful completion of Disney (again, going with the Magic thing) Goofy challenge, we decided to go with the next best thing which is obviously ShamWow, because that sh*t is pretty d*mn magical).

BOM

In all honesty, I was in a bad place this morning and not feeling great physically or mentally. But getting out here this morning and seeing you all working hard and encouraging each other, it really put me back in the right state of mind. I am truly grateful to you all. Go out and crush your day, gentlemen. Aye!