Roadtrip!!!! F3 Waynesville

4 of your friendly neighborhood Folsom men flexed their beards and loaded into the nearest 4×4 truck for a lil’ ride to the highcountry of NC in the name of celebration, supporting our brothers across the Nation, and sharing the greatness of F3 Gastonia with the world.

Wheels up at 4 am, we had time for a quick stop for refreshments as we exited Hwy 74. We arrived at The Ridge about an hour before the workout started. Roadie complained about the cold and we made fun of him. We saw a guy who we thought was the Nantan ride by about 9 times on a liquor-cycle. Fortunately, we were wrong, but I think he had his eye on Huck!

4 men from F3 Asheville and 1 from Savannah were there as well. Montross did what he does and started talking from the get-go. We’ll leave those jokes in Waynesville though, for legal reasons. Roadie warmed up quickly and Huck was rocking along through the first half of the workout, making “easy work” of the Indian Run. I think Wichita had the fastest burpees of the entire group, FWIW, and his Merkins were on point. We all struggled together as we ran the hill to Troll Hunter’s house twice for Monkey Humpers in his driveway (smile for the camera). Further Strava recon shows it is a 17% grade! We all got in a good workout as we celebrated F3 Waynesville’s 2nd Anniversary.

Afterward, we joined the Waynesville crew for a some grub at The Buttered Biscuit. While it is no Country Kitchen (best coffeeteria in F3 period), the food was very good, as was the conversation. The biscuits were Serena Williams thick! We rolled towards the house shortly after and were home before noon.

It is great to get out and visit other regions. You learn what other regions are doing and we all learn from each other. Most importantly, the four of us spent some good quality time together and we are all a little closer because of it! Join us next time! Thanks to Huck for suggesting this trip!!!!

• Montross