Tag: The Pub (Page 6 of 19)

It was a nice morning.

We were all dressed for a cold run…..and then Waterboy showed up in a t-shirt, shorts and no head covering.  Apparently we should have named him Ice Man.

We ran the ‘New Hope-Armstrong Park” Loop.

It was great to get out in the gloom this morning.

Several prayer requests including our country.

Convergence this Saturday at Folsom, 7:00 am.

Honored to lead it this morning.

Until the next one.  Aye!

Stroganoff

It’s Christmas Eve at the greatest running AO in F3 Gastonia, so we all ran, 3, 4, and 5 miles.

Pledge

COT

Announcements

Prayer Request

YHC took us out in prayer

Thanks men and Merry Christmas!

8 men at the last Pub of 2020.  It was real simple, we ran.

Announcement: 10 miler tomorrow, Convergence at Folsom on January 9th.   New modified Q source starting at the Coconut Horse on January 10th.

Prayer requests: Linus’ family, Stroganoff’s family, Broke and family, Gold Digger and his M, Sister Act

Def Leppard took us out in prayer.

Philippians 4:13

Huckleberry

9 Pax pushed on a dry, invigorating morning at the Pub.

Large group of ruckers passed by going the opposite direction.

Sargento going strong!

Defib and his flag were missed.

Announcements:

1/1-10 mile Run, Ruck, Walk, Bike at Coconut Horse

1/9-Convergence- 7am Folsom

Requests:

Officers shot in Concord and Mt Holly

Sargento’s M-Continuing to heal up from knee surgery

SA family and his upcoming surgery

YHC took us out.

Always an honor,

Seuss

YHC had the Q this morning at the Pub but was a little concerned that other life duties would get in the way so I had my son, Sargento, on standby just in case I couldn’t make it.

YHC ended up getting there early and ready to go and so did Sargento, and Sargento actually had printed Weinke’s for everyone in case he was the Q.  He was going to make the PAX take the “mud route” but YHC took the Q back from whatever insurrection was taking place.  (Thanks for covering for me big Cheese!)

The route was Gaston Day School Road inbound, left on Armstrong, left on New Hope, Right on Lee, Left on E. Perry, right on Armstrong Park/Gaston Day School Road and back to start.

Defib and Dr. Seuss were out front.

Sargento and Stroganoff were fast today.

Breaker, JJ, Ooompa Loompa, and YHC all were OYO but we finished at 0615 just like we are supposed to and no one got lost, inured or seriously killed.

Announcements:  There will be a canned food Ruck this Saturday at all AO’s.  Bring some canned goods for those that need it!

Sargento is Q’ing a Salvation Army “ring the bell”.  Information is posted on SLACK so check it out.

The Gashouse has two confirmed Mortimer teams.  Training will commence in January with mandatory training runs with dog biscuits in your pockets.

Praises:  Stroganoff’s 2.2 is now an All-County Cross Country runner as her HS won the conference tourney and his 2.2 set a PR when it counted most!

Praise #2:   Breaker Breaker’s daughter in law Emily graduates from Appalachian State this weekend, joining the distinguished alumni from that majestic university.  Respect Yosef

Praise #3:  YHC’s M had surgery yesterday and she is doing well.

We said the Pledge of Allegiance and closed in Prayer.    YHC totally forgot to get the video nameorama but it isn’t required so get over it.

We are blessed to be American and live in a free country.  Never take that for granted.

Pledge

The Thang!

At the 1# running AO in Gastonia, we run! So we all ran!

COT;

Anouncements – Christmas Party, and Whetstone program

Prayer Request – Sargento’s M knee surgery recovery, Sister Act’s upcoming surgery

YHC closed us out in prayer

There was rain at the start, but sunshine at the end. And we were thankful for both. In total there were 27 runners for a 5k that launched from the Pub this morning. The route was simple and the times were fast, great work by all who came out.

1st overall – Pizza Man (mid 6’s in a weight vest!)

1st M – Ms. Lil Sweet

1st Respect – Termite

1st PAX who Triple Posted – Brillo

Best Looking Runner – Tie between Rousey (Mayor 2.0) and Gavel 2.0

The 6 Award – Huck (he didn’t run, but came out to support the runners)

Announcements

12/5 – Shelby convergence

12/10 – Blood drive

12/12 – Christmas Party

Prayer Request

Sargento’s list

Mayor’s friend from church

Those alone during the holidays

YHC took us out.
I’m Broke

After last week’s deluge I was sure we would be dealing with some PTSD amongst the runners.  I know I was suffering.  But by 5:30 we had a core group of 7 ready to go.  It was nice to have a normal run under the stars without having to swim.  All seven of us pushed and got better.

Announcements –

Next week:

Triple post option – 5:30 Folsom, 7:00 Goat and 8:30 Turkey Trot 5K at the pub (2.0 and M friendly)

Christmas party 12/12

Until next time – Defib out!

Nine PAX moseyed through the streets of SOGA looking to get better.

The Pledge

The Route
Gaston Day School Rd which turns into Armstrong Park Rd
Left onto Perry
Right onto Lee
Left onto New Hope
Right onto Armstrong Park Dr
Right onto Armstrong Park Rd which turns back into Gaston Day School Rd
And back to The Pub

Annoucements
PT Test (whoops)
Christmas Party – 12/12

Prayer Requests
Breaker Breaker – family
Sargento’s M
Our Country

Prayer to take us out

In the 4 plus years of running at the pub the pax have had the extraordinary luck of avoiding really bad weather.  At least that’s what the former site Q explained to me the day before this post.  As Thursday morning approached I had a feeling that our luck may run out although I held hope that it would not.  Forecast called for 100% chance of rain with heavy storms possible.  Maybe I should invest in some gift cards for coffee?

5:00 time to roll out of the fartsack and check the weather.  Sure enough although the rain was all around, it was not actively raining – would our luck hold out?  Remembering the wisdom of Roscoe, ” there is no such thing as bad weather – only inadequate gear”  I contemplated raincoat and galoshes.  That might really slow me down.  No just grab a hat and go – its not raining now anyway.  So as I rolled into the parking lot I saw that Whoppee had looked ahead at the forecast and ran early to avoid the rain and was done.   I thought well that was smart.  Roscoe also had arrived early and had already ran 3.5 but was committed to 5 more – rain or rain.  Buckeye who I’ve always known was extremely intelligent also arrived early but was smart enough not the stand in the rain and was waiting things out in his jeep.  By the time it was time to take off 9 of us were ready to go.  We started with pledge and the drizzle started.  By the time we passed McDonald’s it was full on monsoon.  Whoppee had warned us of some mud near the corner of Gaston Day and Hoffman but by the time we reached it there was a river.  The pax performed admirably despite the conditions.  No one fell or was washed away.  Buckeye led the way with a powerful breaststroke at the end.  Although this was not anyone’s fastest time we all got stronger by doing something hard and that I think is the real lesson – we can often perform well when conditions are favorable but the true HIM is the one who performs well despite adverse conditions.  Although I cannot honestly say that I enjoyed the experience I can certainly say that I am glad I did it and will not second guess posting the next time conditions are less than favorable.

Prayers:

Sargento M

Broke’s M

Roscoe’s friend with brain cancer

Until the next time –

Defib out!