By 0700, a PAX of 3 including 1 K9 had emerged from the gloom, ready to take full advantage of an extra hour. The North Bank Trail was closed between the pump house and Maymont – the word is that the stairs are under repair, likely through this week.
So, the PAX took the long cut to Texas Beach, picked up North Bank to Belle Isle, and took Buttermilk back. The mosey clocked in at 7.75 miles on Marco Polo’s app. The PAX knocked out 100 merkins on the Merkin Challenge along the way.
There is still time to sign up for the Merkin Challenge! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-L8e9W24ygnU0suaGyKxzi1PgPqY1CBd57hLrKTZI-g/edit#gid=2105645288
The Merkin Challenge was a big turning point physically for YHC when YHC first participated. YHC encourages newer F3 members to give it a shot. Some advice: 1. Try knocking out sets of 20 merkins during TV commercials (or during breaks at work, or whatever else you are doing), 2. As you start to get more reps in, avoid injury by not dropping down too fast, especially on hard ground.
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Enjoyed the morning with Marco Polo. Best of luck with the eternal battle with the leaves! I was sorry to have Shakedown cancel his trail reservation this morning – hope to see you in the gloom soon.