YHC took the reins for a chilly December Valley and, in a moment of questionable judgment, steered the pax deep into the interior of Riverbend → Whistlestop → Sharon → Park for a 10-cul-de-sac* tour. Warmth was the intention; mileage was the consequence.
The Thang
Mosey along aforementioned route with the following sprinkled throughout: • SSHx30 • Merkins x20x3 various styles • Merkin circle x10-8-6-4-2-hold • Split squats x10 • Squat pulses x? • WWIIs x10 • Peter Parkers x10 • Monkey humpers x10 • Al Gore + Action Figure holds • Bird Feeders x0
Closed with DIY pace back to launch. Minute late.
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Moleskine
Chatter - roaming science and history symposium: • Full moon (gorgeous) • Wobbling out of orbit • Yellowstone caldera • Chicxulub end of dinos • Roman honor • Meditations
Safety: ★☆☆☆☆ Way fewer stars than in the universe (will be cool if that shows up correctly on Metro site). Cars everywhere, multiple road crossings, narrow shoulders, missing sidewalks, trash cans, blind corners — fun for the whole family. Lesson learned: next time, stay West of Park Rd.
Pax Highlights • Funny Farm delighted that YHC made zero wrong turns, unlike last week’s Q / CPI pacer. • Last Man Standing in strong form after injury + eight nights away over Thanksgiving. • Powerade running so fast he lost his beanie Fortunately his hoodie made the snag. • Birdman flying like a long-distance migratory goose. Smooth, steady, unbothered. • Becky repping The Valley quietly and proudly once again in the 10-year anniversary shirt. • Saint X Bomber Cold Cuts no longer held back by allergies following first freeze. Look out next Q. • High mileage for Canary, who ran in, ran out, and ran by his own house mid-workout as if daring himself not to fartsack.
Other: • Tights count comfortably above 50%. Winter is here. • Strava result unique if not identifiable. • Chicken Speedies’ Christmas lights on full display. Will win neighborhood contest by default. • Sable oneupsmanfartsacking after YHC missed his Governator Q yesterday. • No dogs on Ayrshire or elsewhere. • Few enough dashes to prove authentication, or at least clever prompting.
Feedback: Did Well - Kept the group moving, got warm, explored new terrain. Do Differently - Don’t reenact FrDogger on Park Rd. Fewer miles, cars, cul-de-sacs.
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Announcements & Prayers
• December birthdays for LMS and Birdman. • Come to the Table on Dec 17. • Prayers for Maggie, Skyline, Kickin’ Chicken, Doug with various health concerns.
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Acknowledgements
Thx to pax for push, chatter, and feedback—it’s a gift.
YHC – Waffle House
*literally translates to “bottom of bag”