An Ode to Downtown, Birthday Brookstown Blunder – OGs & Tractors
QIC: Zuckerberg
Date: 11/08/2019
PAX: Winklevoss, Redeye, Patch, Chisel, Jarjar, Razzie, Booboo, Palin, Schnitzle, Burns (WB), THE Vig, Manscape (WD), Sac, Mongoose, Butter (Butter's Hair), Burlap, Shakes, Bout Time, Glazer, JuiceBox, Beverly, Balco, Zuck (QIC / B-Day Boy)
23 pax took various trips thru downtown WS on a beautiful star-filled morning. The #OGs prescribed route had a bit of a ‘issue’ – going directly through a closed road and major construction zone on Brookstown (as pointed our by @Glazer @ ~11:00pm the night before)… oops… Q-fail. That said, some pax braved their way thru the construction site, while others worked their way around it. Everyone got in their ~6+ miles and made it back safely. Or at least, I think they did. The #Tractors route was a bit less eventful. The intent for both was to cruise around downtown WS. Personally, I love running thru downtown on a clear morning – when it is early, dark and the pax are the main source of traffic on the streets. It was an extra treat that downtown WS has already begun their decorating for Christmas and therefore much of our path was lit up by lighted wreaths.
On top of that, today is YHC’s 40th birthday. I feel like I had been 39 for 4 years. No longer a #Hate. The conclusion of our run included doughnuts, the playing of a song that I’ve heard almost every birthday since I was like 4 years old [here you go – enjoy], and YHC in my family’s silly birthday hat – all thanks to my M and her collusion with @Balco and @Patch. Feeling special. Here’s the deal… I couldn’t think of a better way to start my birthday (and a new decade). Physically pushing myself… city-scape views… star-filled skies… modifying a poorly-planned route… being with men who push me and hold me accountable and walk (and run) alongside me… and then praying with those men… I mean come on… it doesn’t get much better! On birthdays and anniversaries and holidays we often find ourselves reflecting, and today and the last couple of days I’ve thought a number of times about how blessed I am to be among you men. There are so many things out there to beat us down, but I am confident that the men of F3 have my back, and are always there to pick me up. That is special. Thanks to all of you who are there… not just for me… but for whoever the guy is next to you. It is reassuring to be among such #HIM.
THE ROUTES:
#Tractors (4+ miles):
- L on Sunset
- R onto Brookstown
- L onto 5th
- L onto Trade
- R onto 7th
- R onto Liberty
- L onto 5th
- R onto Research Pkwy
- R onto 3rd
- L onto Cherry
- R onto 2nd
- R onto Spruce
- L onto 4th
- Slight R onto Clover
- Slight L onto Glade
- R onto Sunset
- Take it to the HOUSE!
#OGs (6+ miles):
- L on Sunset
- R onto Brookstown
- L onto 5th
- L onto Trade
- R onto 7th
- R onto Liberty
- L onto 5th
- R onto Research Pkwy
- R onto Rams Dr
- R onto Salem Ave
- L onto Cemetary St
- L onto Liberty (probably should’ve listened to @Shakes and gone R here)
- R onto Brookstown (some stayed the course and went thru construction zone)
- ***ALT ROUTE: Some pax went Wachovia to Broad St***
- R onto First St
- L onto Main St (***or ALT: L onto Marshall***)
- L onto 4th
- Slight R onto Clover
- Slight L onto Glade
- R onto Sunset
- Take it to the HOUSE!
COT:
Prayers lifted to Him and thanks and praise given to Him… for doughnuts… and personally for the impact the men of F3WS have had on my life… and for @BlueSteel’s recovery and transition to his new house.
NMM:
- My bad for the Brookstown Blunder.
- Thanks for celebrating my b-day with me, and walking along side me for the last 5+ years via F3.
- We should end more workouts with doughnuts.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- See @Palin re: info for helping out with @BlueSteel’s move and transition into a new house. Also see meal calendar.
- Farm Run 5K @ Crossnore – Sunday, Dec 15th – See @Wobegon for sign or more info. Great 5K! Beer and s’mores afterward?
- This Sunday… YHC is heading to Incendiary ~6:00pm for a birthday beverage. M and 2.0’s coming too. Welcome to join me!
- @IF is also participating in a ‘Give Ride’ @ Cyclebar on Sunday, 11/10 @ 3pm – supporting JDRF. $20. See him for more info, and head to Incendiary after the ride!
- F3WS Gear Order – Available Now thru 11/19!!! Get your order in – HERE!!! Must meet 12-item minimum. Free shipping on $50 or more. Will create a pre-blast with more (the usual) details.
