Thick fog covered the Mayhem AO this morning. To think, almost a week ago we had snow, as YHC writes this BackBlast, it is in the 60s. Go figure. At the stroke of 5:30, it was time. So we began. To wit….. Mission Statement...
Read moreAs announced by $5 Footlong, Blue Steel will be posting at Urban Assault this Friday. As many of you runners may not know, Urban Assault is held at Bailey Park. What better way to welcome Blue Steel back to the gloom, than by running by and...
Read moreThe weather has been wild and unpredictable here in the Dash. Rain, snow, and 60 degree temps – all in the past week! Today’s 21 degree temps and a Q by Greenacres promised one thing….pain. Despite the cold temps and...
Read moreLooking at the weather forecast last night, YHC thought….maybe there is a chance that it will not be raining in the morning. Thus a plan was hatched. Unfortunately, the rain started around 4:30 this morning. So YHC quickly pieced together...
Read moreRain, rain, and more rain. Given the weather the past few days, it feels like we live in the Pacific Northwest. At least it was 50 degrees or slightly warmer. Though the site-Q was absent, the Pax soldiered on. Warm-O-Rama Gather under the...
Read moreAs many of you know, my 2.0, Troybilt, is about to start his campaign for Student of Year. This is part of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s efforts to raise money to put an end to cancer. Last year, our own Splash competed in the...
Read more75 years ago today, Soviet Union troops liberated Auschwitz. At the time of its liberation, there were approximately 7,000 survivors. All told, approximately 1.1 Million people perished at Auschwitz, 1 Million of which were Jewish. All told, 6...
Read moreOne of the many benefits of working for a bank include having the day off for Federal holidays. Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. day. YHC is not sure if completing a Murph is an appropriate way to honor Dr. King. Maybe it is. I know...
Read moreEver have the feeling that you are being watched? You are going about your day, but suddenly are overcome by the suspicion that someone is looking at you. Well, this morning the Pax had that feeling. And for good reason. YHC chose...
Read moreLife is not fair. Everything happens for a reason. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. These are the types of phrases that many of us say when something unexpected or unwelcomed happens. As we progress through life, the more of these...
Read moreWhile the thermometer said it was in the 40s, the excessive wind made it feel much colder. Then along came Greenacres, who absolutely destroyed the Pax. There was an excessive amount of shoulder exercises. 30 reps seemed to be the theme...
Read more“Seventeen has turned thirty-five. I’m surprised that we’re still livin’.” The great John Mellencamp said it well. Time is indeed precious, and it is amazing how fast it goes. One minute you are a teenager, the...
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