PREBLAST: 2021 New Years Day Convergence
(Please check back regularly for updates this week) Who: To all Lexington Pax, Past – Doesn’t matter how long it has been since your last post. The next one is the most important. We miss you and look forward to seeing you return to the gloom Present – We need to you to engage that …
Campaign Q #16: Wander
It’s a new week and at least 7 of us have perfect attendance so far. Some ran, some threw on some weight, others just walked. We saw a deer get hit on Cola Ave. Other than that, Wander was great. Enjoyed the fellowship, men. Conditions: 70 degrees The Thang: Disclaimer Count off BOM Not sure …
3 Checkpoint Star Course
I figured I’d do another Star Course edition this morning. I did this almost a year ago on a Sunday with 4 checkpoints and it went pretty good. So I modified it to 3 checkpoints since we only had 45 minutes to work with. Here is the write up… https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OMp9gXRFi8krruu5tJB1tYFoWZmenmcb9E_zSTIO18M/edit?usp=sharing To mix things up, I …
From fartsack to Q
YHC has had a tough time waking up on Monday mornings as of late and usually settles on a 5:45 neighborhood run. Saturday I saw Pop Off at the convergence and he asked when I’d be back to Wander, to which I kind of mumblechuckled but made no commitment. Then Sunday afternoon, we had a …
Left here, Mercy
Motivated by something, 10 of us posted at Wander this AM. Personally, work and personal travel has kept YHC out of the gloom for 2 weeks. It was good to get back out among some of the finest men this town has to offer. Thankfully, Mercy Rule didn’t get us lost. Conditions: 61 degrees The Thang: …
Guess who’s back
As you, dear reader, may or not be aware, almost a year ago, YHC was enjoying a nice ruck at Wander when I came upon a patch of black ice. This caused my legs to comically fly out from beneath me while the weight of my ruck carried me to the ground. The final result …
Rucks On, Rucks Off, and Rucks On Again
YHC took the reigns of Wednesday morning Wander again and decided to try something different. 7 pax beat the fartsack to brave the cold and wind. Welcome, Disclaimer, BOM Weather: 45ish degrees and windy The Thang: The Pax started out like normal, rucking down main street. When we arrived at the 9/11 memorial we circled up …
Back to School Bash
5 PAX in the Wander gloom this morning. We used the time to pray over the Lexington Elementary School campus: from the Principal to the bus drivers and especially for the kids. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: Mid 70’s and clear The Thang: https://www.strava.com/activities/2631964043 Prayer Requests: *The two firemen who’ve gone missing on a fishing …
So…
So on Friday DriSoket posted on Wander’s message board that he and Argyle had a 4 mile route planned for Sunday (today) that would start at 5:00. So last night YHC confirmed that they were starting at 5:00 (since Sunday is typically a 5:30 start). So DriSoket confirmed with a “yes sir”. Then the AOQ …
Star Course Sunday at Wander
With all the chatter yesterday around the GoRuck Star Course event in Charlotte, FOMO was definitely in the air. So YHC decided to Q at Wander and make it Star Course themed. Here’s how it went down… https://drive.google.com/open?id=12GECpPojBIfgyjd4yDomBkNYE5SdGLBf2AfXu3uG1tM Wander STAR Course Checkpoints Lexington County Fire Station World War II Memorial Lexington Medical Center Lexington Lexington …
A couple PAX get wet at Wander
YHC had the Q today and chose to preview the SAFE Lexington route. We managed to get 2 laps in while it drizzled on and off. Of course the weather cleared just in time to do the COT. The route looked ready for all the runners this upcoming week. Don’t forget to sign up to …
Those Rucking Coupons
Dearest Martha, I am overcome with joy at the opportunity to write to you once again. While this time away from you tears at my heart, it strengthens me to know that you are waiting for me and longing for my ****REDACTED****. Honestly, I was beginning to worry that this was not …
Wander with Porpoise
YHC grabbed up one of two open seats at the upcoming F3 The Fort “Dark Side of the Moon” Heavy, so it’s time to get to work. Queue the music (and the All Day Ruckoff podcasts) and throw on the heavybag. Click here and the other seat is yours: https://f3thefort.com/2018/10/11/pre-blast-custom-dark-side-of-the-moon-goruck/ Welcome, Disclaimer, and …
Where’s Waldo route at Wander
Figuring my legs could use a little motivation the day after the P200, I chose to Q at Wander. It definitely helped get the blood flowing. I chose a 3.5 mile route with a lot of turns and named it the “Where’s Waldo” route. We looked but never found Waldo. Weather: cool, 40s. disclaimer, prayer …
Pretty Good Gettin Better
Banjo & Bar Crawl’s Excellent Adventure – Chapter 6! Some time after the 2nd Butler Hill I learned that me and Bar Crawl actually lived in – and left Tiger Town at the same time. Turns out he was the “other” 27 y/o at the bar… just a different one. All this time, I knew …
Make Wander Pretty Good Again
OK so Banjo & Bar Crawl’s Excellent Adventure – Chapter 5! It’s been thin in the Icehouse Amphitheater lot this year – even more so the last few weeks. Good chance folks are flatbackin’ or speed-ruckin’ for the P200 so it will level back out, I’m sure. You may not push your limits and certainly …
Like a Rolling Stone
YHC was pretty pumped about all 5 lights being green on the way in this AM. Only slightly disappointed to find the Icehouse lot empty… not for loneliness or jealousy of the fartsackers, but because he wasted a rare on-time arrival. Banjo and the baby seal made the best of their time together – flipping …
4 Post to Wander for drizzly stroll
4 Pax post to Wander on what looked like it could be rainy but was only a drizzle. Bar Crawl (recovering from the ice patch) and Ranger took the lead while Half Sack and Banjo did the harder thing by carrying around the “baby seal” with their rucks for some extra pleasure. The route was …
A lil’ out-n-back with PT at Wander
A few days ago the Wander AOQ threw out some open dates. YHC decided to pick up the Q this morning. Partly to fill the slot, and partly because I need some more Bragg prep. The 3 mile route was intentionally a shorter out-n-back route so that we could get in some PT midway. Here …
Banjo & BarCrawl’s Excellent Adventure Part IV
2 PAX met by the steaming heap of sweet sweet yard mulch and MAN it was steamin today. Only three working shoulders found between them, so baby seal was left behind. But what we lacked in payload we made up for in pace. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 36 and damp. The Thang: https://www.strava.com/activities/2123343824 Prayer …
A Chilly Morning at Wander
The AOQ put out a call for PAX to fill out the Q sheet so YHC grabbed the first available spot which wound up being today. Two dedicated PAX joined YHC for a frigid, not quite out and back to Books a Million that wound up running about 8 minutes long. Glad they were there …
Wander gets introduced to the Rings-o-Fire Farmer’s Carry
YHC had the Q today and didn’t want to let the PAX down by not bringing toys. So I implemented an idea I had been thinking about for a while. A quick trip to the hardware store for some small chain and clamps, plus my two 45# ruck plates and 2 rings (whatever you call …
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3 Wise Guys
3 PAX gathered in the stinging cold rain to talk about it/walk about it. Sought 20 minutes of storefront shelter 20 minutes in; before 20 minutes back. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 36 and sideways drizzle. The Thang: *Sidewalks to Books-A-Million *Storeftont back and forth X 6 *Sidewalks back to Icehouse Prayer Requests: *Gratefulness Moleskine: …
IT’S GAMEDAY BABY!
11 PAX and a dead baby seal get Monday DONE, son! The new year as brought a noticeable energy to the scene and YHC is just glad to be a part of it. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 45 and perfect The Thang: https://www.strava.com/activities/2061645900 Prayer Requests: *Wells family Moleskine: *Lil’ baby seal made his way …
Wander what the odds are?
Seeing a few HC’s for Wander last night, and knowing the M wasn’t planning to post at FiA, YHC decided to join in on the fun. A quick check of the Q schedule showed no one officially locked in to lead so I signed up and made the route. I put the ruck in the …
Winter Monday Wander
Banjo & Bar Crawl Wandered the Lexington hills on a cold, rainy Monday. The best part about starting Monday walking around with some heavy crap in 35 degree rain? The rest of the day is pretty much cake. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 35 and drizzlin The Thang: https://www.strava.com/activities/2009826518 Prayer Requests: *Chips’s mother, passed-on Saturday …
Ruck Duck Goose-weather
6 PAX, a dead baby seal, and a live regular Ducky dog took to the streets on a stormy Sunday that was fit for a goose (no need to fly south, just wait a few days). Thunderdrizzle rolled across Lexington but the skies parted around 5:10 and it was game-on for day 2 of #F325DaysofChristmas. …
PREBLAST – 25 Days of Christmas 2018
Looking for something to get you in the Christmas Spirit? Or Maybe something to get a headstart on your New Years Resolutions? Keep reading to learn more about a December Challenge to help you battle the winter weather in the Gloom and the pounds from all the Holiday Events all while getting some 2ndF with …
War Stories & Free Beer
3 PAX in the Monday gloom for a Main Street out-n-back. Traded war stories from recent and not-so-recent #CSAUP’s; passed the deathsausage a few times and talked about the #goodlivin ahead. Good times… but do you want to know the real war story? YHC went to post this backblast and discovered that he’s been radio …
Wandered Around Lexington
weather 72 and foggy with only 3 pax and no direction, YHC put it into autopilot and we wandered to Gibson road park and back. Thankfully Moist [TM] was slightly injured and me and Wap could actually keep up with him. There was a PaperJam and Juice sighting and some police presence at the Hardee’s …
Just one more hill
YHC came huffing and puffing back into the Icehouse parking lot at 4:59 from some early morning Stridelite only to be informed that the Q spot was wide open and had YHC’s name on it. So after a quick prayer, off we went into the gloom! Conditions: 72 and the never-ending humidity of Fall in …
Mt Reed
YHC was glad as always to map a path for the Wander Pax. 4 went XL in preparation for the BRR and the count came to 7 total. Disclaimer/Prayer Route: West Main to Columbia, Columbia to Reed Ave, go to bottom of the hill and turn around at the creek, backtrack and go down West …
Monday Wander
7 (almost 8, save for #Elvis) PAX at the Icehouse Amphitheater today for the “Northwood Ruck.” #CrowdPleaser in reverse. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 70 and damp. The Thang: https://www.strava.com/activities/1737460944 Prayer Requests: *Drisocket *For the will of Christ to be fulfilled in our marriages Moleskine: *Been a few weeks since I’d Wandered and …
Fishtales
5 PAX at the Icehouse Amphitheater today for the “Northwood Ruck.” #CrowdPleaser Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 70 and wet (in the sprinklers). The Thang: https://www.strava.com/activities/1660875804 Prayer Requests: *Moist’s niece. She’s stable and growing (4#), but still a long way to go. *Drisocket’s Wednesday FNG – wife recently had surgery …
Hakuna Matata
6 PAX gathered at the Icehouse Amphitheater this fine Monday morning for a couple medium-heavy miles around town. Great way to start the week. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 65 and wet (in the sprinklers). The Thang: https://www.strava.com/activities/1631387038 Prayer Requests: *JJ – Back problems *Moist’s Sister *Thumbs-Up! travel mercies Moleskine: *Good meeting OBC today – …
Jury Duty
5 PAX fared the drizzle, my nizzle. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Weather: 60 and damp The Route: https://www.strava.com/activities/1590531478 Prayer Requests: *Sandbox having some stuff checked out. *Merck family *Matt Griesler (Badger) family Moleskine: *Nothing like a shot of sidewalk sprinkler water to get your hump day happenin! *Been away from Wander too long, but now …
Hills and Burgers
What’s that? A Wander backblast? Written by someone other than Banjo? Miracles do happen… 4 PAX came together on a surprisingly cool Monday morning to get a little bit better than we were on Sunday. We checked the clock, saw it was 5:00 (which means we had at least another minute until Banjo rolled in …
Mind the Puddles
11 PAX for a Sunday Wander. Hooked around behind Old Mill for Tardy’s Trail, which seemed like a fine idea until… the puddle. Not just any puddle. A HUGE puddle… small pond, really. We stood there scratching our heads when the first PAX took the leap. Nobody drowned. Or got their ankles wet. Maybe a …
The Wiper: Gaunlet Prep Edition
Prepping for the Gauntlet next week, so YHC decided to offer a sample of AMRAP for the latter third of the outing. F3 Lex’s officially unofficial circuit: #TheWiper (like the windsheild). #TClaps to the CATmen for showing in force today! Dudes are gearin’ up! Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM The Route: https://www.strava.com/activities/1498337040 The Crowd Pleaser: AMMAP …
BOGO Backblast
It’s peak jogging season, and since we’ve lost Pearl to the flatback tribe, Q’s run thin at the Region’s premier/only distance rucking AO. Time to bring in new blood (starting with Cross-Ruck on Friday) to share in the joy; but in the meantime, here’s what happened this week: M&W Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM Monday “Route”: …
Goodby, Carl
The threat of Cantore couldn’t keep these three stubborn PAX in their fartsax this morning. We lucked out with a break in the rain, which meant no impromptu WOD in the Lex parking garage. Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM The “Route”: https://www.strava.com/activities/1460607840 Prayer Requests: *Dear Diary *BarCrawl’s FIL Announcements: 03/23-24: P200. 03/30: Good Friday …
Just Heavy Walkin
Me and Bar Crawl just walkin’ around with some heavy stuff. Welcome, Disclaimer, and LOM The “Route”: https://www.strava.com/activities/1440501312 Prayer Requests: *Praise for Dowdys – not cancer. Still need prayers for other health concerns *Adluh’s father in law. Visitation is at noon 03/08, Willow Ridge Church *Rook *Beantown Announcements: 03/23-24: P200. Teams …
The Inaugural Wiper
The West-siders have their #StairWork AMRAP, and now the geographically agnostic Wander PAX have theirs! Viper + Wander = The Wiper. What better a day to begin than St. Valentines! [actually, completely irrelevant but there’s some good love tips in the Devo.] Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM The “Route”: https://www.strava.com/activities/1406974907 YHC’s Stravameter is not much for …
Butler Hill! Sike! No, for real…
Plain ole’ Monday Wander. Quality first, second, and third F’s Welcome, Disclaimer, and BOM The Route: https://www.strava.com/activities/1403855805 Prayer Requests: *Ranger’s family *H4T’s father in law *All the flus Announcements: Now: Multiple SBLII square opps, in the group chat 2/24 : Dam-to-Dam Relay, Surge needs 1 more 03/03: F3 Lexington 4-year Anniversary Convergence at Graveyard 03/23-24: …
Rain Rain Go Away
10 pax (5 flatbacks (2 FNG’s) : 5 ruckers) braved the enjoyed some cool weather and cold rain to better themselves Counted off, Prayed up and took off CONDITIONS 34ishº and waiting on the rain THE THANG Right on South Church Street. Left on Maiden Lane. Right on Highway 6. Left on Parker Street. Merge …
Let Them Rest
Several of the Wander faithful participated in GrowRuck this weekend so a call went out last night for a finger-pointer. YHC needed some self-accountability but also wanted these newly patched GRTs to rest up before getting back in the gloom. Banjo apparently needed no rest. Glad he decided to take an extra dose of the …
The Hunt For The Abominable Snowman
5 pax braved the great blizzard of 2018 to better themselves and hunt for the Abominable Snowman Counted off, Prayed up and took off CONDITIONS 40ishº and overcast THE THANG Left out of the parking lot onto West Main Street. Right on 378. Fork right on Dreher Street. Fork right on Harmon Street. Right on …
Throw Your Hands in the Air
Solo self-improvement mission. Overhead work has been a historic soft spot for YHC; so me and Greenbax figured we’d go ahead and work on that. The Route: https://www.strava.com/activities/1358262274 The Work: * minutes 0-10: 16” paver (17#) overhead for 2 mins, rest for 1 min. * minutes 10-20: paver overhead for 1 min, rest for 2 …
Butler Loops w/ Sandbags = Good Livin’
GrowRuck is coming for 5/6 of the pax who posted this AM at Wander. We enjoyed a 45 min preview of embracing the suck. Butler Loops + sandbags and coupons does indeed suck. We all got better. Tclaps to these men for taking the Daily Red Pill. Conditions: 50ish degrees The Thang: Count off Disclaimer …
Christmas Eve Nativity Ruck
31 pax posted for the first ever Nativity Ruck on Christmas Eve for a Sunday Wander. Below is the route we took and the passages that were read, and the questions the pax thought about along the route. All 3 Fs were present this am Conditions: high 50s Disclaimer/BOM/Prayer The Thang: READING AT ICEHOUSE – …