Today we celebrated by reaching a 2 mile goal, doing a BLIMPS along the way.

Celebration. Sharing our gifts. The M and I went to a fundraiser last night. Was amazed at the amount of wealth being donated in live auction format to meet monetary goals for a Wake Co. ministry called A Doorway to Hope. This org helps families and individuals in need across the Wake. We contributed where we could but the point is that all these people gathered and doing their best to share. Regardless of status, social placements, where you’re at in life, etc., we all have unique gifts. These gifts can and should be shared. It’s ok to celebrate the fact that you can share, use your gifts, your strengths to help others. Gifts can be anything – wealth, skills, etc. Doing this within F3 offers unique opportunities for each of us to help others. There are lots of events thru the year that F3 guys create and promote. Last night’s event reminded me that we need to celebrate those guys, those ideas, that joining them is the right thing to do, to help them to help others. Celebration helps get the word out.

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A call back to these!

f3southcary.com/2023/01/13/202313-qd-by-jigglypuff/

og.f3carpex.com/time-to-get-a-little-spooky/

Spookiness was the theme. Playlist in the thread.

Warmup by the greenway.
Running around to the secret deck, pearlzing squats on the way.
Spooky Jack Webbs up to 13 on the deck.
Webbicides featuring Spider Merkins under the deck up to 13. This is where the rain really picked up.
Pearled squats otw back, stopping for a half-hearted haunt of the Swwingers crew.
HG called Superman’s and LBCs at the flag.
Since Trickle was our only repeat PAX from last time, he got the last call honor and called Dying Cockroaches. So very spooky.

We accomplished more of my original goal from 2018 by pressing on with the merkins in the Webbicide. Rain and the lightning at the end were beautiful touches.

MAKE IT A SPOOKY DAY!!

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The F3 South Cary Pineapple Express had yet again another phenomenal BRR run this year. It was a year of records in YHC’s mind – 20th running of the race, typical perfect temps and untypical zero rain, and what seemed to be a higher-than-normal number of wildlife encounters – deer + bears + roaming, unfriendly dogs.

We had 7 veterans and 2 BRR FNGs this year on the Express and the team did a strong job conquering the mountains…always in good spirits and encouragement of each man.

Upon reflection this year, I would say BRR is one of the hardest but also the best experiences I’ve had in F3. It’s hard mainly because of the logistics…from a when/where do I need to be and when/where the heck am I going to rest, sleep, eat, poop, clean-up, etc. It’s hard…and I’ve done it 3 years in a row, but I would also say it’s the best experience YHC has had in F3 due to the 2nd and 3rd F that naturally unfolds throughout the training and then in the fellowship with one another and the other F3 teams throughout the actual weekend. YHC yet again learned so much about the team through our fellowship this year including…Full House’s unflappable its-going-to-be-alright confidence…to Trickle’s ability to train, overcome significant injuries, and crush it (mate had a great race this year)…to Hermes’ stand-up comedian worthy commentating talents and boundless energy (80+ mph laser-focused drive home, again)…to Badda’s 9 levels of deep knowledge of his business…to Bing’s ability to not miss a single detail (ever) and constantly problem solve ahead of any potential issue…to Hallmark’s sleeper fitness status (surprise performance of the year, just a Terminator out there)…to Flop’s natural, easy-going 2nd F abilities to just show up, drop in, and not miss a beat with any of us despite being more of a South Wake HIM , and to Sherpa’s semi-pro cooking abilities…the guy is a magician with Italian food, who knew?, but I also thoroughly enjoy his overall perspective on life being one of the most broadly experienced and well-travelled people I’ve ever encountered.

To be on a mission with these 8 men for 30+ hours, where each one’s performance is dependent on the other, and where your spirit is being lifted and sharpened by one another throughout the first day, throughout the dark (and humor) of the night that follows, and then through the much-needed dawn of the next morning…well, there is just nothing quite like it.

Word did reach us that a prayer was said at the AMBRR for us and all the F3 BRR teams, that was much appreciated. We also fully enjoyed seeing the AMBRR results rolling in on Strava, especially in light of so many PRs and the awesome 3rd F on display. It really looked like an amazing event and kudos to IC, the SAG crew, and of course all the runners.

In closing…and pardon the admittedly sleep deprived thoughts to follow…but shortly we will be in fall…Christmas will be here before we know it…and then again it will be a new year. In light of the awesome events this weekend, YHC would humbly encourage all of us to seize the days, weeks, and months remaining of 2024. Let’s close out the year with some more epic moments like these this weekend…growing in our bonds of brotherhood…and most importantly becoming better and stronger men through serving one another, our families, and the greater South Cary community.

MIAGD
MIAGW
MIAGM
MIAG2024!

Yours in all 3 Fs,
Vegemite

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10 for Yogi’s Anvil and 6 stretching bros including one that had to make up some ground. We learned a lot about Bubba’s Carbon Footprint as Yogi’s 8 yr 5 pack continues. If you ever wondered if a bear shits in the woods, I don’t know the answer, but I do know that they use the ports-John’s in the Waverly Parking lot. Prayers for all the runners this weekend.

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Today was the day when #ao-sat-galewarning temporarily morphed into the Saturday version of the #ao-tue-justdoughit.

5 came to the edge of the water, ran 5 mile miles instead, and some even more. YHC was the only one who showed up with a SUP and even brought a spare one but no takers unfortunately. Regardless, none of us 5 are residents of Lochmere anyways so the threat of an actual ‘gale-warning’ loomed large.

Enjoyed the chill run with the boys during BRR taper-week.

MIAGD fellas!!!

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A swarm of HIM set out to conquer the Scottish hills of Macgregor. It’s easy to want to push a little more when you see guys out crushing it on mornings like this. MIAGD!

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4 double dipped this morning and joined Yogi at a #ao-sat-jellystone for its final voyage. It started with 10 rounds and we ended it with 10 rounds with Tyson. Mumblechatter was strong and the only thing stronger was the grunt from the Q. He wanted to end on time but we pushed him through the final 20 burpees together.

Yogi would like to thank those who showed up when he needed it. However he was blessed with a new job and is now on his normal schedule. Park is closed folks! The bear will see you at Loch-n-Load!

Yogi approved 13 min COT. Great group of men. GET-CHU-SUM!

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The entire X-Press squad minus the 2 excused absences of @hermes and @flop attended this edition of the weekly BRR hill-training run. We were joined by 3 guests and together we covered 10 plus hilly miles through the Umstead State Park.

Joint coffeeteria with the Carpex boys was an interesting one with offerings of jello-shots, bananas, and a whole pineapple expertly cored into chunks, table-side by chef @trickle. Good stuff!!!

Rest those legs and enjoy the weekend HIMs!

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19 HIMs took to the CleaVer on this 94% RH morning to get very sweaty. Launch times were staggered and all paces were welcome on this inclusive Cleaver. Congrats to the first timers and those that conquered the beast yet again. MIAGD, gents.

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Mixed it up with a BRR hill repeat special that was a route so easy it was immediately modified. There was plenty of grumbling about tradition and clean shoes. 10+ repeats then back to the flag.

Announcements:
Worlds greatest carb load/HDHH 8/7
Worlds greatest 8/10
AMBRR

Prayers for unspokens and incoming weather effects.

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