Author: Medicine Woman (Page 2 of 12)

I never thought I’d ever actually be a “runner” much less Site Q a running AO. At the time PrisonBreak started, the Qs at Folsom had been including more running. Sparky was site Q at Folsom when the idea of PrisonBreak emerged. I guess he felt like it was a good time for YHC to step up to a leadership role. I was all for it. The part I wasn’t “all for” was the fact that it was a running AO. I settled in and made the best of it. I honestly gained a lot by having that accountability and responsibility of posting on Wednesday’s. I ran more SFN runs and other 5ks. I guess you can say, my position pushed me to be better at running. I even accomplished something I never dreamed of doing, run 17 miles in the Tuna 200 relay. To be able to run, not walk any, and finish my 3 legs of that relay under my listed pace was unimaginable before I took the reigns of PrisonBreak.

After about a year, I started looking to groom the next PAX into a leadership role. The timing wasn’t the best. A few AOs were also changing site Qs and guys I had in mind were stepping up into those positions. That was awesome. I had asked a couple PAX and some just hadn’t felt like it was their time. I had spoken to Broke about RoundUp. RoundUp is a “runner”, has a great attitude, and was the perfect fit. Broke and myself spoke to him and he was excited to be thought of for Site Q. I know PrisonBreak is in good hands. I’m looking forward to what he brings to the table.

Being a site Q is not a huge task to take on. It requires leadership. It requires being able to communicate. It requires some time and effort in lining up Qs and it takes time to verify that the back lasts are logged in with all PAX accounted for that post. Heck, the best part is the conference calls. I encourage those out there who haven’t stepped up yet, to step up when these opportunities come. A big part of F3 is about building leaders. At some point, we all should step up and take on a leadership role and take on a little responsibility in this organization. That’s the least we can do, considering what we gain from it. I appreciate the opportunity and look forward to my next role.

MW Out
SYITG

Big crowd out at PrisonBreak to lay rubber. Miles were logged and all got better.

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YHC took us out in prayer

Not much really to write up about on this fine cold morning. The Premier Running AO in the region always draws out a great crowd to log miles. That being said, all participants did their thang and ended back at start.

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COT: Gumby, Wichita’s dad, MW’s mom

YHC took us out in prayer

It was a crisp, rather chilly, morning at Folsom this morning. I was confident there’d be a good showing, even though in past years, cold weather kept a lot of PAX in the fartsack. Yes, I’m guilty myself. Moving on, I had heard from Watts Up that he was coming up to visit. There had been chatter on our Folsom GroupMe group last night where Allen Tate confirmed with HIPAA that he’d be there. Well, that didn’t happen, but it was good to see HIPAA come out. As I step out of the Jeep, I hear this annoying car alarm/horn going off over at the animal shelter. So, from then on it was Beep..Beep………Beep..Beep. It’s time, so let’s get at it.

Warmorama

SSH, gravel pickers X15 IC.

Mosey to the tennis courts for…
The Thang;
Variation of Sparky’s 20-1 was called. 3 exercises;merkins, Squats, LBCs. Using the entire court area, corner 1, get 20 of each exercise. Mosey to the next corner for 19 each. Mosey to the next get 18 each. Continue until you finish up back at corner 1 with 1 of each. Quick recover then line up on the first court for some Wojo inspired run training. Start with a nur half the distance then turn and sprint the remaining distance. Turn around and nur then sprint. Round 2, buttkicks all the way down paying attention to form and turn around for the same back. Round 3, high knees all the way down and YHC was asked “we going back, right?” Well, yes. Ok, back at start Q called for some clipboard/screw your buddy/whatever you call it. In a line, PAX 1 calls an exercise and the remaining PAX perform that exercise AMRAP while PAX runs the courts and back. PAX 2 is next. Continue until all has an opportunity to screw the others. Then mosey a full lap around the courts and end back at the flag. 22 merkins for the Vets. And yes, that damn horn is still beeping.

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COT Wichita’s dads recovery, Gumby’s recovery, my mothers knee surgery coming up

Announcements there’s a bunch of runs coming up, I should’ve recorded it. Hit up Slack for those details.

YHC took us out in Prayer

This morning started out like usual, but as time drew closer to start, it was noticeably different. Well, different as of lately. 16 men tore up the PrisonBreak route on this occasion. I’m used to seeing 6-8 on a regular basis. Of course, it is time to get your P200 training in. Many of the guys who have signed up were getting their work in. There was no sign of Allen Tate, who claimed to be ready to “Werk” to be ready for the relay. We will see his effort in time. Anyway, good to see all you guys this morning.

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Announcements: P200 sign ups(see Montross), Sparky has started a little bible study Monday mornings(get a run in and be in Ingles by 0600 for discussion)

COT Wichita’s father, Montross, Gumby recovery

YHC took us out in prayer

With the launch of a soon to be named AO on the other end of town, PrisonBreak was a little lighter than usual. That’s ok, cause we were able to welcome an FNG, Evinrude, to the scene. He works with Wichita as a lineman, but his hobby is building outboard race motors for boats, along with many other hobbies. Anyway, there were six total; 2 ruckers and 4 runners. When all made it back to start, we got the pledge in.

COT; Wichita’s dad, Gumby, Volts 2.0

YHC took us out in prayer

Palmetto 200 training is kicking into high gear. There was a nice crowd out there on this fine morning. All runners this time, no ruckers. Today even brought out Kingpin for his first PrisonBreak post. He logged in about 3.5 miles and all in basketball sneakers. That’s real rock pushing! He did determine there will be a shoe purchase very soon though. Nice work by all.

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YHC took us out in prayer