6 of the fastest men in Isotope ran hard and did burpees at FKT. Here is their story:

3 met The Standard for ~2-3 miles

We hit GAGA for 8x400s with a smattering of burpees and learned a lot about the different forms of HC. We learned that an HC the night prior to a workout is still the standard. It is the truest form of HC and by far the most difficult. It requires a full commitment to not only getting up but completing the workout as delivered by the Q. 

Next is the disclaimer HC which includes some qualifier about what exercises the pax intend to avoid, but they are in to at least show up. Typically, the pax will avoid saying “HC” and instead will say “I’m in…but…”.

This is followed by the silent HC. The pax may HC in their head but choose not to tell anyone to leave themselves an out. This type of HC yields very little accountability and typically ends up in a FS. The Goatbusters are becoming more in love with this type of HC…YHC included. 

Then there is the last minute HC. This comes just before the workout, typically at 0500, and includes zero commitment ahead of time but at least they show up. These are the men that typically like to keep the Q wondering if there is a chance of a sad clown. But at least they respond and give the Q some confidence that there will be men at the workout prior to leaving for The Standard. 

The final type of HC is that which also comes at 0500 and includes the word HC but follows with the words “Yoga” or “Core with Olivia”. It’s the Coke Zero of running. 

All types of HCs were present and accounted for this morning by the pax. Where did you land? Thanks for the opportunity to Q at FKT Swing State. Thanks to the pax for the constant encouragement and motivation. BC has the FKT Q next week…allegedly. Until the next time…

DH