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Tortoise and Hair – Final Run!

Date: 2026-08-18 AO: Tortoise and Hair Q: Red Skull , PAX: Red Skull, Right Said, Decaf, Dr. Brown Slip, Zummies, Gumbo, Micro Soft, Sweet Tooth, Purple Rain, Stick Death, Cuties, Pinto, Blue Cheese, Dory, Krabby Patty FNGs: None COUNT: 15 CONDITIONS: Weather was perfect, attitudes were off
WARMUP: Standard Pre-Run Warm-Up: SSH, Windmills, Squats, IWs, Runners Stretch, Stretch and hold
THE THANG: Run!! The challenge was for everyone to come in under 30:00. The challenge was NOT accepted.
MARY: Purple Rain ran Mary – SSH, Merkins, Flutters, APDs and more SSH to finish
MOLESKINE: The worst time to give up is at the finish line. Overall attitude and effort was poor and 7 of the 11 men chose to coast today, thinking they had already done enough.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Signing Day is this Friday 8/21 at 11:30am. Come join us, encourage this class on to the next phase and enjoy a free lunch of Hot Chicken and Mac & Cheese.
COT: Prayers for patience
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Tortoise and Hair – Run #5

Date: 2026-08-11 AO: Tortoise and Hair Q: Red Skull , PAX: Right Said, Decaf, Dr. Brown Slip, Pearl (Jonathan Halter), Red Skull, Zummies, Gumbo, Cat Woman, Micro Soft, Sweet Tooth, Stick Death, Cuties, Pinto, Blue Cheese, Dory, Krabby Patty FNGs: 11 Zummies, Gumbo, Cat Woman, Micro Soft, Sweet Tooth, Stick Death, Cuties, Pinto, Blue Cheese, Dory, Krabby Patty COUNT: 16 CONDITIONS: 73 degree and HUMID!
WARMUP: Standard Pre-Run Warm-Up – SSH, Windmills, Squats, IWs, Stretches
THE THANG: RUN!! 3 miles around the campus
MARY: Dr. Brown Slip started us off as we did some PAX choice ab work in the circle.
MOLESKINE: 9 out of 12 are coming in below 30 mins. We have one more run and three men needing a push to get to 30 mins. The furthest away finished at 33:35 so it is a real possibility.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Signing Day is next Friday, 8/21 at 11:30am
COT: Prayers for endurance, guidance, family and court.
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Tortoise and Hair – Run #4

Date: 2026-08-04 AO: Tortoise and Hair Q: Red Skull , PAX: Dr. Brown Slip, Wham-O, Young and Restless, Right Said, Barney, Decaf, Red Skull, Zummies, Gumbo, Cat Woman, Micro Soft, Sweet Tooth, Purple Rain, Stick Death, Cuties, Pinto, Blue Cheese, Dory, Krabby Patty, T-Bone, Top Chef FNGs: None COUNT: 21 CONDITIONS: Unbelievably beautiful August morning – 72 degrees and low humidity
WARMUP: Windmills, SSH, Tappy Taps, Squats, Stretches
THE THANG: RUN!!! We had 7/12 4:13 Strong men set PR’s this morning. What a strong showing for this class at the 4-week mark!
Only 3 men have yet to break the 30 min mark. With two more Tuesday runs remaining, it is looking like a real possibility to have everyone break 30 mins!
MARY: We had a short Mary this morning as we knocked off five minutes early in celebration of the overall strong effort demonstrated.
MOLESKINE: Zummies shared some deep thoughts as he reflected on seeing trash along Foster Ave this morning after this class cleaned the street on Saturday.
COT: Prayers for family, strength and wisdom.
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Tortoise and Hair

Date: 2026-07-21 AO: Tortoise and Hair Q: Red Skull , PAX: Young and Restless, Red Skull, Pearl (Jonathan Halter), Right Said, Chunks, Barney, Decaf, Zummies, Gumbo, Cat Woman, Micro Soft, Sweet Tooth, Purple Rain, Stick Death, Cuties, Pinto, Blue Cheese, Dory, Krabby Patty FNGs: None COUNT: 19 CONDITIONS: HUMID!!!
WARMUP: Standard pre-run workout – SSH, IWs, Squats, Windmills, Stretches, WMY and Good Mornings OYO.
THE THANG: RUN!!
MARY: Sets of 21, PAX Choice: Burpees, Alabama Prom Date, WWIs, Merkins, Flutters and Hello Dolly’s
MOLESKINE: 6 out of 12 4:13 Strong men set a new PR today. Five 4:13 Strong men are already below 30 mins. This could be the class where everyone breaks 30!
COT: Prayers for strength, wisdom and guidance
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Tortoise and Hair

Date: 2026-07-14 AO: Tortoise and Hair Q: Red Skull , PAX: SalPal, Barney, Dr. Brown Slip, Red Skull, Decaf, Right Said, Hipster, hambone, Wham-O, Pom Pom, Toe Jam, Sweet Tooth, Purple Rain, Zummies, Cuties, FNG1, FNG2, FNG3, FNG4, FNG5, FNG6, FNG7, FNG8, FNG9, FNG10 FNGs: 10 FNG1, FNG2, FNG3, FNG4, FNG5, FNG6, FNG7, FNG8, FNG9, FNG10 COUNT: 25 CONDITIONS: 72 degrees, humid but light
WARMUP: Standard pre-run warm-up with some Windmills thrown in for fun: SSH, IWs, Windmills, Squats, Stretches, WMH, Good Mornings
THE THANG: Find a group and RUN!!!
MARY: Post run party hosted by SalPal. The party had great attendance but not everyone had fun!
MOLESKINE: We have another fast class. Our last man was in at 36:16 today….a great time for the first run. Our first man was in at 22:15. If you are looking for a good Tuesday workout, Tortoise & Hare is the place to be.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: First bootcamp workout this Thursday. Come join us and help name the 10 men who need names.
COT: Practiced the count-off and the namarama. Prayers for open ears, soft hearts, focus and endurance.
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Tortoise and Hair – THE FINAL RUN!!!

Date: 2026-06-16 AO: Tortoise and Hair Q: Red Skull , PAX: SalPal, Decaf, Barney, Pearl (Jonathan Halter), hambone, Red Skull, Chunks, Pom Pom, Toe Jam, Gristle, Clueless, Train Wreck, Mrs. Winners, Top Chef, Tenderfoot, Grasshopper, Swiper, Boogie Man, Puffy FNGs: None COUNT: 19 CONDITIONS: Perfect weather for a 3 mile run – 63 and low humidity
WARMUP: Standard pre-run warm-up – SSH, Squats, HBWs, Stretches, WMH OYO
THE THANG: RUN!!!
MARY: Our post-run party was hosted by the crowd favorite SalPal who wasn’t making many friends this morning. Thank you Sally!
MOLESKINE: Today we had 6 PRs and a new class record of 22:07. Not a bad way to end the last run.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Signing Day is this Friday, 6/19 at 11:30am. Come help this class celebrate employment and enjoy a free lunch of Hot Chicken w/ Mac & Cheese.
The next Tortoise & Hare will be on 7/14 with a brand new class.
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Tortoise and Hair

Date: 2026-06-09 AO: Tortoise and Hair Q: Red Skull , PAX: Pearl (Jonathan Halter), hambone, Judy, Red Skull, Decaf, Swig, Young and Restless, Wham-O, Barney, Hair Band, Bumble Beattle, Toe Jam, Gristle, Clueless, Peach Fuzz, Train Wreck, Mrs. Winners, Top Chef, Tenderfoot, Grasshopper, Swiper, Kiddy Pool, Boogie Man, Puffy,, FNG1, FNG2, FNG3, FNG4, FNG5 FNGs: 5 FNG1, FNG2, FNG3, FNG4, FNG5 COUNT: 30 CONDITIONS: 73 degrees and very humid. Broke a sweat before we ended the warm-up.
WARMUP: Standard Pre-Run warm-up: SSH, Squats, IWs, Stretches and a little WMH on your own
THE THANG: RUN!! The usual 3 mile trek around the campus.
MARY: Working down the ladder of Burpees, Squats and WWI, starting at 10 each and making it to 6 before ending with 40 WWIs while waiting for everyone to join in.
MOLESKINE: Today, we had a slow start and a very sloppy finish. Unfortunately, that is how many men go through life. They choose the path of least resistance and buy into the lie that thy can get by with the bare minimum. The result is trading future success for immediate comfort. That is a bad deal every time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
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Tortoise and Hair – Week 4 Run

Date: 2026-06-02 AO: Tortoise and Hair Q: Red Skull , PAX: DintyMoore, Chunks, Hair Band, hambone, Right Said, SalPal, Barney, Pearl (Jonathan Halter), Judy, Red Skull, Wham-O, Decaf, Crawlspace, Stir Fry, Toe Jam, Gristle, Clueless, Peach Fuzz, Train Wreck, Mrs. Winners, Top Chef, Tenderfoot, Grasshopper, Swiper, Kiddy Pool, Boogie Man, Puffy FNGs: None COUNT: 27 CONDITIONS: 65 degrees…perfect PR weather!
WARMUP: Standard pre-run warm up routine: SSH, Squats, IWs, Stretches, WMH
THE THANG: Find a friend and RUN!!!
MARY: Post-run party hosted by Chunks and SalPal
MOLESKINE: We had six 4:13 Strong PRs set this morning. I love the drive this class is showing during Week 4! Thank you to all the PAX who joined us today. It was a real boost to the 4:13 Strong guys to have so many show up. Your presence makes a real difference.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Struggle 006 this weekend. Start making plans for the 50 Mile CSAUP event in August.
COT: Prayers for Squatter’s family and the 4:13 Strong men.
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Tortoise and Hair

Date: 2026-05-26 AO: Tortoise and Hair Q: Red Skull , PAX: Chunks, Decaf, Red Skull, Barney, Toe Jam, Gristle, Clueless, Peach Fuzz, Train Wreck, Mrs. Winners, Top Chef, Tenderfoot, Grasshopper, Swiper, Kiddy Pool, Boogie Man, Puffg FNGs: None COUNT: 17 CONDITIONS: Wet, humid and very soggy
WARMUP: Standard pre-run warm up – SSH, IWs, Squats, Windmills and stretches.
THE THANG: RUN!! We took off for our 3 mile run around the campus and finished in the party parking lot for some burpees, squats and WWIs.
MOLESKINE: The 4:13 Strong men had 4 PRs today….not bad for a rainy day and the second run of the week. A special thanks to Chunks for joining us today.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Struggle 006 is right around the corner. Don’t miss out on a special D-Day edition of this amazing event.
COT: Kiddie Pool took control of the COT and closed us in prayer.
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Tortoise and Hair – Run #2

Date: 2026-05-19 AO: Tortoise and Hair Q: Red Skull , PAX: Chunks, Hipster, Wham-O, Barney, SalPal, Young and Restless, Decaf, Right Said, Red Skull, Nut Spread, Toe Jam, Gristle, Clueless, Peach Fuzz, Train Wreck, Mrs. Winners, Top Chef, Tenderfoot, Grasshopper, Swiper, Kiddy Pool, Boogie Man, Puffy FNGs: None COUNT: 23 CONDITIONS: Light! and 75 degrees
WARMUP: Standard pre-run warm-up: SSH, IWs, Squats, Stretches
THE THANG: RUN!!!
MARY: A great post-run party hosted by SalPal. Thanks for keeping everyone busy while we brought in the six.
MOLESKINE: Not a bad 2nd run. 6 out of 13 posted a new PR and we have a new class record of 25:30. Thanks for showing up and offering encouragement.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
COT: Prayers for truth and clarity on identity