15 strong at The Stomp for a straightforward run for my VQ.
The exercise: run 20 minutes out then 20 minutes in with 10 burpees at the halfway mark.
Following a quick explanation that consisted of the entirety of the previous paragraph and the obligatory disclaimer (for the record, I am not a personal trainer nor I am a professional one – thanks, Fracsac) we were off and running. Thanks to Rev Sox for taking the FNG under his wing and relieving me of my duties to explain the route.
Despite the conditions (extreme mugginess) and the midway burpees, all 15 finished strong with 3 minutes to spare. We stretched then circled for countoff, name-o-rama, intentions then prayer.
Three key observations:
1. @smooth is still fast;
2. given the thick and muggy air conditions, tank top Tuesday participants were at an advantage;
3. 10 burpees wreck havoc on pace.
Thanks to everyone for the encouraging words for my VQ. It is an honor to be part of the group. This exercise was not the most complicated or creative to lead, but it was still highly satisfy. Thanks for the push, @kuch and @craigjcordes.
The Skinny
- T-claps to Rev Socks for bringing out Tua.
- Turns out Tua’s wife went to Alabama so we got the name right (he went to LSU).
- Did I already say burpees make running the second half of 20/20 more challenging?
