Tag: The Pub (Page 7 of 19)

The forecast came with a tropical storm warning. It was humid in the gloom and 8 HIMs showed in spite of what could be questionable conditions. Whether those conditions were inflicted by mother nature or the Q remains to be seen…

YHC came in hot to the AO (snooze is my enemy) and handed out a NEW route map to the attendees. A description of the route was given along with the map but was followed by ugly faces, head shaking and questions. These started to be addresses but Roscoe said there was no time for conversation and started on his way. We all followed.

The route is pretty flat and has sidewalks the entire way except for about 100 yards on Lowell-Bethesda.  YHC believes this will become another staple in the variety of route options for the Pub, the region’s premier running AO.

Probably the best part of this morning’s workout was the musical accompaniment to keep the PAX engaged throughout our new route. It was a rain/storm/hurricane themed playlist today including:

• Gimme Shelter – Rolling Stones
• Blame It On The Rain – Milli Vanilli
• Thunderstruck – AC/DC
• Here Comes The Rain Again – Eurythmics
• Like A Hurricane – Neil Young
• Rock You Like A Hurricane – Scorpions
• Ridin’ The Storm Out – REO Speedwagon
• Who’ll Stop The Rain – Creedence Clearwater Revival
• The Rain Song – Led Zeppelin

There were plenty of other relevant song options for the playlist that probably should have been chosen but we’ll get to them another day. It didn’t even rain either so maybe it should have been a more general selection anyway.

The PAX got a little separated due to different paces but we kept it together enough to all make it back to the start. Of course, after the run there was douchey complaining about the route and apparently about half of the PAX came across some mud during the run. YHC wasn’t one of those and isn’t sure what happened with you guys but I take the blame for getting you dirty just the same.

Thanks for the opportunity to lead. AYE!

Announcements: PT test November 14th, Austin, TX races Valentine’s Day weekend (message YHC if you’re interested)

Prayer Requests: Breaker Breaker’s Aunt Judy, SA’s daughter, Catamount is struggling with Ramsey-Hunt Syndrome, Roscoe’s friend Billy Simmons

YHC didn’t sleep well and was up early.  I used that extra time to plan a new route.  Unfortunately the way I planned it wasn’t as accurate as I expected and we ended up being a quarter mile short (Q-Fail).  To make up for the shorter distance most PAX just ran around the Pub at the end to make it an even 5 miles. #YouversusYou

The route was  Gaston Day School Road inbound, right on New Hope, left on Redbud, down on Linda (shorter route) or down on Pamela (longer route).  With either choice your next left was Audrey Street, left on Armstrong Park Road and back to the Pub.   Broke and I ran together and tried to stay with Sargento who was in the second group alone.  The first pack was running away from us.

Announcements:  Convergence:  Marthas House October 31st

PT Test at the Gashouse round 2:  November 14th

November Challenge starts November 1st.  See preblast…sort of what Freight is doing in October for Give2Give

Prayer Requests:  PRAISE-SA’s daughter is home!  Our country.  Civility, Love

Roscoe

9 HIMS at the Pub on a morning warmer than I expected.

Good push up the hills. Also, a DDC spotting.

Announcements:

Support Freight and Give to Give2Give Run

Convergence-Oct. 31

PT Test in November

Prayer Requests:

SA and family

Sargento’s M

Tiger

Word:

Is. 41

10 fear not, for I am with you;
    be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

13 For I, the Lord your God,
    hold your right hand;
it is I who say to you, “Fear not,
    I am the one who helps you.”

YHC took us out.

Great work, guys!

Seuss

10 HIM posted this morning (2 for one mile EC warmup) for quick run down Gaston Day to Lee then Perry to NewHope then right at old Wachovia and right back on Gaston Day to Publix.  Weather was perfect

Thanks for the fellowship men

Announcements:

CSAUP 10/31 – costume is a must

PT test in Nov date TBD

See Sargento for Valentine’s day in Austin, Tx  for 1/2 mary. Also see Sargento for Smoky Mt relay next year,

Prayers:

SA Daughter, Slaw on IR, Stroganoff’s Mother-in-law, Sargento’s M knee replacement, Sargento’s friend with colon CA, Gulf coast hurricane

Until next time – Defib out

11 pax posted on  a great running morning.  YHC was in a giving mood and allowed the pax to chose the route – with a majority wanting to go to Martha’s.  Along the way we enjoyed perfect 52 degree crisp air and clear skies – Perfect weather for hecking of the Sambritches and their purses.

Announcements

Look for a convergence and PT test in November  (details still being worked out)

Austin TX half on Valentines Day (see Sargento)

Prayer Requests

Broke’s family, SA’s daughter, Huck and Purple Haze

Stroganoff with the Q.

Let’s run one of our normal routes in reverse.

North on Gaston Day School Rd. – Left on Armstrong Park Rd. – Left on New Hope Rd. – Right on Lee St. – Left on Perry St. – Right on Gaston Day School Rd back to the start.

It was Dr. Seuss approved.  We avoided the rain.

Nice work men.

Thanks for the opportunity to lead.

Until the next one.  Aye!

Stroganoff

YHC posted a pre-blast of sorts with the advice to wear a hat.  Five of the seven PAX were wearing hats.  Two of the PAX (YHC included) were wearing rain jackets.  Buckeye had on reflective gear (but his shoes were untied per the usual) and Defib had on his Noxgear vest with the green color that matches my eyes.  It didn’t rain as hard as I would have hoped.  Everyone got wet but it was a more pleasant rain than anything like the tropical storm conditions of past workouts or the famous run which the Q skipped out on but purchased two Starbucks gift cards for the lucky PAX in lieu of completing the run himself.  Alas, YHC wishes his zipper didn’t get stuck on his windbreaker as it would have been more comfortable.  It felt like it was shedding season for wrestling.

In any event, for the sake of safety, the PAX chose the run to the Greenway entrance and back which is all sidewalk and only one street crossing.  There is also part of the “Gut Check” on that route which would count as a small hill in Mortimer terms.  Speaking of the Mortimer, YHC is a HC as team Captain for next years race.  The date for the Mortimer isMarch 19th, 2021.  As YHC told his M last year it is only a one day race.  (It starts at midnight)  I am hoping some other Gashouse PAX will HTFU and get a team ready.   It raises money for charity and is an adventure race.  Rumor has it that there will be 117 miles (up from 106) and 13,500′ elevation gain (up from 12,500′)  That is the same weekend as the P200 but doesn’t necessarily require an overnight stay or a vacation day.

I digress…the Pub was fun.  The pace was quick but not such that we couldn’t talk about life.  We are all better off for starting the day with a stop at the Pub.

Announcements:  You know them.

Prayer Requests:  Family, Clavin, SA’s family

Roscoe

10 pubbers set out in search of Sammiches today but found none  It was a hot sticky mess from the pub to Marthas but these 10 HIMS endured and made it back.

Announcements:

Shoot-em-up Sept 12

CSAUP Sept 19th

JJ 5K Sept 26th

Mt Mitchell Hike Sept 27th

Prayer requests: Clavin and family, SA and family, Slaw, and students and teachers returning to school

8 for a run to the Greenway bridge and back.

It was a fast group and they took off with some serious speed. I turned around a the new school on Robinwood which put me at 4 miles. The rest made it down the hill and back for a total of 5 miles. Dr Sues seemed to get back first and he seemed grumpy after look at his watch to see he had not broken the 5 minute pace on his last mile.  We all passed close to Whoopee’s house and you could hear him yelling at us that he does not like running from his backyard.

Prayers for Clavin with the passing of his mother. SA’s daughter, and others.

Gastone Out