Blessing/Curse

We have large crowds in the workout every Spring and Fall. The fair weather brings fair weather fans to accompany The Corps Pack in Boot Camp. The extra faces make Boot Camp social, fun, interesting, faster and raises fitness.

A larger crowd can also be a distraction. In 1988, Grete Waitz was tripped from behind at the start of the Peachtree Road Race. Her brother scooped her up to her feet and she went on to win in 32.08, a course record at the time (she dropped me at mile 3).

Falling on Peachtree happens to the best of us. It is easy to be distracted in a large crowd espically when it is dark outside. Also, the sidewalks are horrible. PLEASE, talk, listen, enjoy each other's company. Also, show up on time and watch where your feet land.

We had two with road rash today, one last week. We are averaging over one a week.

Our Time

We have entered the most popular months of the year for outdoor exercise. Yesterday we were rewarded for showing up with a fantastic Super Moon. The leaves are just beginning to fall. The temperatures have been hinting lower.

We have so many people showing up now, we are having to improvise and adapt. The extra people bring energy to the Pack and help keep everyone motivated and moving. We have an opportunity now to really get in shape with a great group of folks.