On a cold day (~28 degrees F) at Ludicrous Speed, this west-sider YHC took 4 other not-as-far-west-siders-but-still-west-siders-nonetheless along a new route. Here is what went down:
“The New Route Thing”:
Disclaimer given at 0530. We wore as many lights as Pax had available. We simply ran east on Bud Henderson and back. No, not along the dangerous road! The new bridge is complete and the sidewalks take us over 1.75 miles out! This route needs a name.
We covered ~3.58 miles in total, according to Strava.
What I learned today…a.k.a. “Moleskin”:
- Ok YHC promised “1.75 miles and back” but it was actually 1.81 miles according to some. Oh, and at one point you have to cross to the other side of the road to continue on sidewalks. Cobains. Some complained, but YHC won’t mention names.
- The Force and his M “Native” are even bigger fans of all things “Murdaugh Murders” than YHC and M. That Murdaugh family is bonkers but we agreed it feels guilty to be entertained by the entire crazy thing. Oh and The Force FS’d on Tuesday…not that we typically shame people in these Backbla…er sorry!
- Black Eyed Pea selling his truck has inconvenienced many including his own Dad and The Force. Although his new SUV has this awesome floorboard light feature which makes it even cooler. Sweet ride.
- Today’s run was actually part of a “Quadruple Down” for Calypso and YHC, having run together Monday AM, Monday PM, and Tuesday AM as well. Sir you are ready for P200! Oh and today’s run was slow enough to keep Calypso’s heart rate down, so win-win all around.
- I lied…it was Jolly who complained that the route was 1.81 miles long and not 1.75 miles long. Lol. He threatened to withhold Vanilla Cokes from YHC at the upcoming P200, which sounds like cruel and unusual punishment. But then he totally redeemed himself and bought everyone coffee afterwards at Starbucks. Thanks Captain!
- Thank you Stray for allowing me to lead. Pax, please pray for Stray as he’s dealing with a bit of pneumonia. If we’ve learned anything about that young man however, it’s that he’ll be back even stronger. Aye, bud.
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