Eagles vs the World in Terrible 20’s – Score 0-2

2 PAX posted for a very very wet 3.3 mile ruck around Phoenixville. On the way back to the AO, the rain let up and Hops mentioned, “oh, this will be nice…or nicer that is”. 7 PAX posted in the 39 degree, wet, mud of a “football field” of the Blast Furnace for the first …

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First Friday of the New Year 

As it was the First Friday of the New Year, the morning’s theme was turning over, as in turning over a new leaf, turning the corner to a new year, re-setting. Disclaimer agreed. Warm Ups/Stretching Stretch – Casey Kasums/Neck/Trunk (OYO) SSH A – Abe Vigodas M – Merkins M – Mountain Climbers P – Peter Parkers …

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Leadership Call

A balmy January morning at 37 degrees with no wind!  Hate to leave the fartsack and hate to leave a great workout undone. The youngest of my 2.0’s had the M up all night.  Tough leadership call this morning, do I stay or do I go.  Well, I went.   Almost called in a favor from …

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Rucking 2.0

Took my 2.0, Sticks on a 2.5 mile ruck this evening. Nice time together.

Crazy Eights Run

Four posted this morning for a running work out at Willow Lane at 0515.  It was a comfortable 36 degrees. Disclaimer Warmarama – short mosey from the shovel flag to the fire company.  Arm circles, Sungods, Bear Hugs, Leg Swings, Merkins, Mountain Climbers slow to fast. The Thang Crazy Eights run around the Willow Lane …

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2019 New Years Ruck through Valley Forge

7 PAX (4 visiting) converged from Valley Forge, Philly, and Lanco to complete a 5 mile ruck through Valley Forge, America’s original AO.  Disclaimer was shared.  Outside of YHC’s limited knowledge about Fredrich von Stueben, much additional history could have been learned, but the rolling hills and winding path didn’t allow for too much instruction …

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Edwards vs Spartacus HIT

9 PAX posted in the abnormally warm and muddy conditions of the Blast Furnace for the last beatdown of the year.  YHC went with a 0.0 style workout intended to also provide fodder for your New Year Resolutions. Disclaimer Short mosey to the baseball field SSH x 25 (IC) Grass Pickers x 15 (IC) Arm …

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LEADing 219

Happy New Year! Today is January 1, 2019.  The starting temperature for our workout was 52 degrees.  Yes, the year is already off to a great start.  Eleven PAX gathered at the Lehigh Valley Road Runners Club house, planted three shovel flags by 0900 for a special New Years Day workout and CSAUP.  It turns …

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Dora and 0.0

Dec. 31, adjusted start time 6:30 Disclaimer accepted by all. WARM-UP: OYO -neck rolls, trunk rolls, Casey Kasem, leg swings, quad stretch.  IC – side lunge, imperial walkers, SSH, grass pickers, Abe Vigodas, Morroccan sun gods, Merkins, Mayweathers, shoulder taps, Peter Parkers, mountain climbers, and calf stretch. Runners – 10 hill sprints, 20 dips, 10 …

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For I Know the Plans I Have For You – Tackling 2019

Time magazine recently unveiled its Person of the Year. This act inaugurates the year-end frenzy of media reflection on 2018. Similarly, Americans will turn introspectively to their personal achievements and shortcomings for the year. Regardless of their conclusions, many will optimistically look to 2019 and set new goals. While personal ambition is not bad, 2019 …

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