No just kidding, not really creative. And not The Murph either. Today at Titan we basically kicked off BRR training with some Mortimer Hill repeats. We've done this a few times over the past 2 years, notably:
http://f3lakenorman.com/backblast/epic-q-fail-at-titan
http://f3lakenorman.com/backblast/hill-work-at-titan
http://f3lakenorman.com/backblast/over-the-hills-and-far-away
Today we did attempt to add some creativity though! A points system as follows:
- Each Merican is worth 2 points
- Each Burpee is worth 4 points
- Each trip up, then down, Mortimer Hill is worth 100 points
Everyone had to accumulate at least 400 points, and it was recommended that at least 2 trips up and down the hill were made.
Yes, sure, the scoring system was biased for scrawny guys. But we had fun. The 2nd F was good.
Tantrum departed us a bit before 0600. The Force and I did have some time for Mary as follows once we got back to the AO:
Mary:
- Elbow Plank x 1 minute
- LBCs x 25 IC
- Low Flutters x 10 IC (these are no bueno with a bad back)
- Elbow Plank x 30 seconds
Recover, recover. We covered anywhere from 3.2 to 4.2 miles according to Strava, with PAX choice of Mericans / Burpees thown in.
Moleskin:
- Tantrum ran a solo Standard as well and totaled 5.3 miles. Well done! Thanks for the opportunity to Q. Please don't hate me and think I mailed this one in…it just feels like we need to do this hill work a couple of times per year.
- After giving the instructions on the obviously lop-sided scoring system, YHC was expecting everyone to run up the hill immediately. But what's this…The Force and Tantrum started with some Mericans. Really? Well played.
- Great 2nd F with The Force. Will be exciting to hear where your 2.0 decides to attend College. Any of the schools you discussed would be lucky to have him.
- We missed most of the Latta locals; Jaws, Jingle Bells, and Dirt. Either they were up late watching the Philadelphia Eagles game…er wait…season is over. Um, they must have been Murph-ing somewhere…er…where were you guys? Sound off below please, we're concerned about your fitness and just want to know where you posted today. 🙂
- Announcements: Myrtle Beach Marathon this Saturday. Wishing our brothers good luck especially any first time Marathon runners. Q School at Excelsior / The Estate: March 17th. F3 Dads Workout at The Estate: April 7th. Quarter Ruck VI and Christina Latini Memorial 8k: April 20th and April 21st. Yes, there is a sweet sweet patch for those brave enough to tackle both! For all other announcements please see the "Preblasts" page on this website.
Enjoyed it gents, Turnpike.