Tag: Coconut Horse (Page 1 of 20)

We had four Ruckers plus Scrat (he only went half way so no rep) and then four additional PAX showed for QSource.

For the first time maybe in the history of the Coconut Horse there were no runners, although JJ was spotted running early along Kendrick.

The topic this morning was John Maxwell’s “The 21 Irrefutable Law of Leadership”

We talked a lot about F3Gastonia and the future of our region.  We are in great hands for the future.

2nd F Lunch Wednesday at Simonetti’s in Belmont and the Goonie’s Ruck CSAUP on May 4th.

Prayer requests:

MFG

Turtleman

Short Sales Mom

Jackson Carty

Enjoy Master’s Sunday.

Roscoe

This morning at the Coconut Horse, we had 3 runners and 4 ruckers.  The ruckers traded Scrat for a 35 lb kettlebell and carried it back to the starting line.

It was a good morning with fellowship and laughs.

Q Source was still “Freestyle”.  We lost Stagecoach (early church) and gained Whoopee who smartsacked.   YHC chose “delayed gratification” as a topic.  It pertains to leadership, fitness, finance, and if you want to get better at it, make sure you imagine your future self and what that looks like.  You might make better choices today.

Announcements:
2nd F lunch at Simonetti’s in Belmont next Wednesday

April 13 Run for the Money/Speed for Need downtown Gastonia.  Park at the YMCA

The Eclipse if tomorrow

Prayer requests:

Tubes Back

Maybelline’s family

Turtleman and family

Flintstone’s Knee

Stroganoff

Always a privilege to lead.

Roscoe

Good crowd showed for the Coconut Horse this morning.  Some ran.  Some rucked.  One extra showed for Q Source.  It was colder than expected.

The Q (YHC) is nursing a lower back issue so I ran a slightly different, flatter and shorter route at a slower pace than the PAX.  I was then accused of Lollygagging (rightfully so relatively speaking).  We all survived and got better for it.

We are in the midst of a “Q-Choice” for topics during Q Source for the next couple of months.  Today, we discussed a book and concept on A Complaint Free World.  It was a great discussion about how often we complain (I’m at the front of the list) and the reasons why.  I was shocked when I really started paying attention to how often I complain and negatively impact those around me.  I would encourage you to do the same.  I am on a journey to make it 21 straight days without complaining.  I am not there yet. I have started the day count over multiple times.  I will continue to work on it.

The two reference books are A Complaint Free World by Will Bowen and The No Complaining Rule by Jon Gordon.

It was an honor to lead.

Until the next one.  Aye!

Stroganoff

The wind was blowing in the faces of all who ran/rucked at the Coconut today, no matter which direction we ran.  We ran  5 or we rucked 3.  One did EC.

Stroganoff watched as a HT shopper parked in the pole position outside the store but decided to leave the shopping cart beside the spot.  The people that leave shopping carts out there are scoundrels.  Tube pushed the cart back inside the store, and Stroganoff was furious that he didn’t get to do it.

• We had six studs show up to the Coconut Horse. Flintstone and Short Sale went for some extended half marathon training. Winehouse and YHC hit the Coconut traditional route, and Whoopee and Hunchback got pulled along on a Scrat ruck through Heatherloch.
  Maybelline asked for a substitute Q for Q source  as he isn’t feeling well  (get better Maybelline)  so YHC volunteered but couldn’t find the book.  Winehouse was prepared to lead Chapter 7 on duty and did his duty and did an admirable job .

second F lunch on the 17th at Whiskey Mill in Gastonia

prayer for turtleman, hunchbacks dad, and kids going back to school

Duty is what we do everyday. Doing what is right and what we know we need to do. Just do it.

5 Runners and 1 Rucker this morning.

Where is the rain?

It was a good mosey.  Knowledge was shared.

5 Stayed and one other showed for Q Source where we discussed Sacrifice.

Well done men.

Until the next one.  Aye!

Stroganoff

Three PAX at the world famous Coconut Horse. It was chilly to say the least.  It looked like it would be Winehouse and me, until we heard footsteps and a shadowy figure approached  wearing an unlit lighted vest. It turned out to be none other than the world famous physician Quiche. He quickly informed us he was taking no new patients, and with that the three of us took off to run the normal route.  As per his usual, Quiche  hit the gut check, and basically disappeared from sight.
We closed with COT and then were  joined by Defib and Maybelline for Q source, discussing chapter 2 of the hero code on humility.
Next week the site Q himself is in the Q and we can look forward to that. F3 humbles me everyday because of guys that are faster, older, younger, smarter, and more capable than me. Some I dare say are better looking.

Prayers for Turtleman and his family and those missing loved ones over the holidays.

Remember the Christmas party next Saturday.  It is going to be lit🔥🔥

Roscoe

Whoopee rode his bike.  JJ, Winehouse, and YHC ran. Amazon, Hunchback, and Flintstone rucked.

Stroganoff showed up for QSource only and got called a name.  (See title of BB)

The virtual flag for the pledge was blowing in the virtual wind.

Announcements are many…stay tuned to the pending newsletter

Prayer requests:  Turtleman and family, Senior Citizens losing friends

The Q-Source topic was the Chapter, “Expect what you inspect”.  Setting high standards and meeting them won’t happen if you don’t inspect.  A leader should (on a schedule) show up to inspection to reinforce the standard.

Yours very truly,

Roscoe

Beautiful morning for running and rucking.

4 ruckers and 3 runners this morning at the Coconut Horse.

Roscoe and I solved half the world’s problems during our run and as we passed the ruckers up Robinwood Rd, we heard their discussion and they were solving the other half.  You’re welcome.

All 7 stayed for a discussion on Trooping the Line from The Wisdom of the Bullfrog.  We must know those we are leading and understand what they deal with on a daily basis.  Only then can we help provide solutions to issues and remove the obstacles to success.

Until the next one .  Aye.

Stroganoff

It’s still humid.  3 runners and 2 ruckers for the Coconut Horse.

The Q decided to get crazy today…….we reversed the Coconut Horse route.  There was much debate after about which direction is more difficult.  For today, I say it is the reverse route.

As usual, fun was had by all.

Announcements included upcoming ruck csaup on Oct 21 and 2nd F lunch coming up.

Prayers to Flintstone’s sister-in-law, Turtleman and others.

Q Source:  We continued studying The Wisdom of the Bullfrog by Admiral William McRaven.  Today was Chapter 11 – It Pays to be Winner.   In my words, I would say the importance of having high standards.  This seems to be getting more difficult in today’s world but having high standards and trying to maintain them in everything we do is important.  Hold the Line.

I appreciate the opportunity to lead.

Until the next one.  Aye!

Stroganoff