November 15th, 2016 By The Farm

13 men (including YHC) made what I would argue to be one of the best decisions of their day by taking their #DRP, choosing to be “unusual” and posting to the Tradition AO to get stronger than they were when they arrived. As we were stretching and getting ready to go, @Dutch asks me if there’s going to be a lot of running today. I told him no because I ran a half a few days ago, am training for a marathon, and I’m not feeling it today. @Astro Van asks me where I was this morning for the pre-run. I use the same excuse. Then I point out that it’s up to them to determine if I’m being truthful about any of those things. 5:30am arrived, YHC gave a half-hearted disclaimer (unfamiliar faces were in the crowd but no FNGs) and the pax quickly learned that I indeed, had lied.

Warmorama:
Mosey around the church, then mosey the long way around the parking lot…then mosey to the wall across Prosperity (does this have a name)?

People’s Chair while we wait for the six. Once they arrived…
15 SSH IC

Someone then asked if we’re taking a field trip to Wellington. Hmmm…

Mosey to the top of Katelyn and plank to wait for the six. Once they arrived…
15 IST IC

Someone asks AGAIN if we’re going to visit our Precinct brothers. YHC has noticed that even when I try to be unpredictable…people figure it out.

Halfway down Katelyn, wait for the six. Once they arrived…
15 CP IC

Mosey down to The Precinct’s Shovel Flag
15 Windmills IC while a few pax who shall remain nameless move The Precinct’s shovel flag

The Thang:

Mosey down to the gun range
10 Pullups
10 Mericans
8 Pull ups
8 Mericans
6 Pull ups
6 Mericans
4 Pull ups
4 Mericans
2 Pull Ups
2 Mericans

The chatter begins about whether or not our Precinct brothers can see us. An audible is then called to mosey to the Prison Yard to disrupt…er I mean check on our Precinct brothers. Again, the pax who made this decision shall remain nameless but as we ran through I heard lots of ‘encouragement’ being given to our brothers and I believe I saw @Trail Mix and @Hot Wheels getting after it. YHC did not hear @ManDown so I assume he wasn’t there!

Mosey Up Saxonbury (5 burpees)
Mosey back to where the Precinct Shovel Flag was (5 burpees)
Mosey up Katelyn and stop halfway…@Dutch suggests that we should do tree huggers…5 burpees
Mosey to the top of Katelyn (5 burpees)

Mosey to the Wall…@Astro Van is already doing Balls to the Wall when I arrive. It’s like…we’re the same person brother!

BTTW AYG.  @Guinness takes the VT
People’s Chair for 1 minute with Air Presses

Mosey back to the church portico and partner up. Each partner runs opposite directions around the church. Each time they meet, each man does 5 burpees. Rinse and repeat until time is called. I think we knocked out 20-25 burpees.

Mary:
Mosey back to the Tradition shovel flag…
10 LBCs IC
10 Reverse Crunches IC
Plank Clocks with mericans
5 burpees OYO (Thank @Dutch for these)

Moleskin:

It was great seeing familiar faces this morning and Q’ing at one of many of my homes across F3nation. A few things to note:

-I logged 2.1 miles this morning. I lied about not running but we’re all stronger for it!
-Good to see @Blind Date back after the half marathon this weekend. Good work brother!
-@Jelly was unusually quiet this morning. What’s happened since I last posted there for a ‘regular’ beatdown?
-I got to observe @Dutch’s burpee form for myself this morning. Those are modified burpees brother!
-We also spotted @Major Pain waiting for his M by doing burpees across the street. #strong. Also, thank her again for cheering us on last weekend!
-@Luxury, we are all human. We’ve just been doing this stuff for a while. Keep posting and it will soon be you. Also, nice shoes!
-@Doc, I didn’t get to talk to you but good seeing you.
-@Guinness, I’m glad your back is better.
-@Maximus, you don’t age brother! I hope I’m still doing this stuff in 30 years.
-@Ribshack, your text last night asking “is this a trick?” when seeing my name on the SUG was hilarious as was your tweet this morning. #jerk
-@ONJ, I forgot to do J-los. #next time
-@Mr. Belding, it’s been a while. Good to see you’re still fast! #BRR 2017
-@Pongo, speaking of BRR, I can’t wait for you to join us as a runner next year!
-@Astro Van, every time I see you, you look thinner. Keep it up with the pre-bootcamp runs. It will catch on!

Announcements:
-Thanksgiving Day Beatdown at Davis Lake 11/24 @ 5:30am
-RED Beatdowns Commence on 12/2 @ Tradition
-Run Rudolph Run 5k – 12/3
-Operation Sweet Tooth (toy collection effort is now through the Christmas party)
-Christmas Party – 12/3
-Huntersville Half 12/10

“Your mind will quit 1,000 times before your body.  Feel the fear and do it anyway.”

Tradition

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