Stabler asked me to Q at 116 and I was all set last month and got the flu on Friday before, so Bearded Jester filled in at the last minute for me so T Claps to him for stepping up at the last minute last month!  So I had my plan for both EC and regular Ruck……..unless it was raining.  Seemed like we’ve hit the parking decks enough lately, so I wanted to keep the pax outside, find some new destinations, and most importantly BE ON TIME! I think I made it across town in good fashion, but waited at the last light at the top of 3rd street for almost 2 minutes! Came in hot, but on time; however, I accidentally turned too soon and went down a path that will forever be known as Mayhem Meadow…..circling around to find some amused PAX awaiting my arrival.

EC Ruck 6-7

Stabler, Dude Perfect, Bearded Jester and Candy Cane were all ready. We started quickly, turned right on 3rd street to Memorial. Took Memorial up to 5th Street and headed west to Allied Healh Building on ECU’s Health Sciences Campus. Circled around and headed back to the AO via 5th Street to keep the scenery fresh. Good conversation among PAX and got in approx 3.5 miles.

The THANG

Bono, Early Bird, and Conch Fritter joined the fun.  YHC pulled out the Candy Cane and a Sand Bag from Bearded Jester’s vehicle and added my Mayhem 25 lb plate the the mix as coupons. Lots of mumblechatter about the Candy Cane, but YHC had not played with it yet, so it had to come along. Staggered the PAX and we swapped coupons every 4 minutes.

Rucked east on 3rd street, turned right on Jarvis and crossed over to campus. Rucked down Chancellor’s way and circled up at the FOUNTAIN and put coupons down. YHC instructed the PAX to find a partner. Partner would shuffle up and down the steps of both Whichard and Wright Buildings, and then back to the fountain. Partner would be doing PT in the spirit of E-C-U.

  • E – Irkins……..but sounds like E (so just bare with me) AMRAP
  • C – Curls for the girls with ruck sack AMRAP
  • U – is for UP…..as in push your ruck UP overhead. Combination of Overhead Presses and Tricep Extensions AMRAP

Flapjack until all three are completed.

Photo by the Fountain

Ruck back up, grab coupons, and head back to the AO.  Crossed over again on Jarvis but took 4th Street downtown. Back at Shovel Flag by 7:58 and performed Smurf Jacks until 8am.

Count O Rama and Name O Rama

Prayer Requests

Announcements

Mayhem and Squeeze Play getting Baptized this Sunday 3/3/19

Bono mentioned some rucking prep coming up for Grow Ruck. Opportunity to test out how gear will react to the elements (including water).

Moleskin

Had not been the Q at 116 before.  I really like what Stabler has done with making Saturday a RUCK DAY. Spoke with some other PAX and keep spreading the word. Great opportunity for fellowship as well during workout.

 

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