This week’s installment of The Black Pearl sailed into Winterville today.  Tiny squares of windshield were visible in frost covered cars and the PAX was ready to go.  Floater had just finished warming up with a few miles and one of the guys was obviously relieving himself behind the shed (I won’t say who it was).  Duff requested an explanation of The Black Pearl and then YHC laid out the plan.

The Thang

  • Following the BBQ Run Course
    • 10 Minute Warmup
    • 10 Sets (2 Minute 5k pace, 1 Minute Recover)
    • 5 Minute Cool Down

It looks really simple on paper but, trust me… Legs and lungs were screaming after the 5th rep.

COT/BOM

Moleskin

Some days we choose to follow the easy path and stay in bed or show up and give 50%.  The issue is that this teaches the brain to follow the path of least resistance.  Today was not one of those days, we arose, put our shoes on, and laid it all out on the Winterville Pavement.  We won today… Gold medals will be distributed next Thursday.

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