Post Christmas Rap 2015

Team Rabbit took Christmas off
To spend time with family and friends,  don't scoff
They'll be back in force for sure next year
With lots of fun updates, never fear!
Not sure yet what's on tap for 2016...
But last night STUR and STEB worked on the power clean!
Please stayed tuned for more information
The Rabbits will shake off the cobwebs from vacation!

Pre-Christmas Fran "Wrap"

STEB started her weekend Friday morning at the box...
Focus on 'problem areas' really rocks!
Double-unders and abmat sit-ups to start;
Then kettlebell swings, wall balls, and hanging leg raises were kinda hard!
Where can you find STUR these days on Saturday morning?
Aqua jogging at Chinquapin - and it's not so boring!
Since she has some company from the Beast...
Keeps her motivated and talking to say the least!
Next met another motivating workout friend,
Both STUR and STEB obliterated the WOD "Fran" in the end!

"Fran" also Rocks!

With thrusters and ring rows a plenty -
Two pretty basic CrossFit moves - it's tough but elementary!
STEB started Saturday morning with a short spin
Then headed back to MVCF for "Fran"
It was fun to do a WOD with STUR
Since attending the same class for them is rare!
Then it's Sunday and what to do you know?
More swimming and aqua jogging for STUR? It's a go!
Sunday morning STEB had a successful run
Then got in the cookie baking at RBug's - what fun!

Cookie Madness!!

Tune Inn Rap 2015

STUR started off her birthday weekend just right:

Aqua jogging with the Beast and STEB was out of sight!

Aqua Jogging Rocks!

While they were jogging they met a champion -
He was the national fastest 800 meter runner it so happens!
His name was John Brittain and he was also injured -
Running in the water is what he'll do he figured.
STEB and STUR next jetted off to the CrossFit box...
A WOD with snatches and jump rope knocked off their socks!

Snatch + Jump Rope? Check!

Went home to rest and get ready for a night at the Tune Inn...

Team Rabbit Loves the Tune Inn!

When will the party start? When? When? When?

Metro-ing to Eastern Market!

STUR, STEB, BRab, and Em were the first to arrive on the scene.
Got the big table, ordered a pitcher, then heard "Dancing Queen!"
Soon the rest of the group started filling in...

Rabbits and Friends!

Including the rest of the rabbits for the win!

More Rabbits, More Friends!

Guess what? There was even a little cake.

And it was even chocolate – for goodness’ sake! 

Cake and Candles!

Unfortunately on the fireball shots STUR did not stop at just one…
But did she hurt the next day? No, not a ton!

Fun Times at a Fun Place!

She was able to swim and aqua jog more on Sunday -
Much better than after last year's party she must say!
STUR thanks all her friends for another fun celebration -
The perfect amount of fun and relaxation!

Man Maker 49 Rap

STUR, STEB, and the Beast met for a swim at the crack -

Believe it or not STUR's birthday is back!
Got in the water and cranked out swim number one:
For STUR it was 2900 meters of fun!
STEB felt like her 1800 meters was good...
Lately she hasn't swum like she normally would.

Swim 1 - check!

After the swim they got a treat at Starbucks...
Hoping after at CrossFit it wouldn't make them upchuck!

Treats 1 - Upchuck 0

A little warm up then STEB hit the rowing machine
She knocked out a 5k it would seem!

5k row? Why not!

STUR went ahead and worked on her clean -
She tied her PR, you know what I mean?

STUR - mid clean!

Next up STUR completed a WOD:
Cleans, Wall Balls, and Ring Rows? Oh mah Gawd!!
Then what do you think these crazy rabbits and friends were going to do?
Only 49 man makers!! It's true!

Friends don't let friends do man makers alone!

One man maker for each birthday year...
They got it done - never fear!

Gettin' it done!

Went back to STUR's to walk Miss Tessie.
Did she do her business? Yes but it wasn't very messy!
Before they knew it time for swim number two...
This time how many meters would they do?
STUR did 2000 to make 4900 in all -
For her swimming is always a ball!
STEB got in 1300 more -
Her final quota was 3100 - it's never chore!

Swim 2 - check!

Finally they earned the right for Chick-fil-A...
You know it was the best part of their day!

Holiday Season Rap

Saturday morning STUR met the Beast at the pool -
While she heals, running in the water will be the rule.
Two hours she ran in that water going nowhere -
Always best with a friend, she does declare!
Later after a bit of party hopping she slept like a log...
But soon got going so she could walk her dog:)
Headed back to Chinquapin for some jogging intervals in the water -
Did she get her head wet? She didn't even bother!
Hopped to the gym for a Helen Rex WOD -
Suffered through some rowing but the TRX rows she did applaud!
Took another nap then went back to the pool:
This time she was a lap swimming fool!

Saturday STEB decided not to aqua jog...

She had lots to do and her brain was in a fog!

Instead she just went to the earlier CrossFit class

And made Helen Rex her byotch, in case you were going to ask!

Then she headed home to prepare crock pot dishes:

Hawaiian Meatballs and Teenie Weenies per the hostess's wishes!

Back home, time to get the Christmas decorations out

Does STEB like decorating her house? Without a doubt! 

Jingle Cat!

Saturday night she attended a fun charity holiday party

Didn’t win the raffle, but stuck to her nutrition plan – smartly!

Sunday morning she got to sleep in -

Then hung lights up outside with her son for the win! 

No decorations...yet!

Finally she got all the tree decorations up.

Now just to put all the boxes away – tonight with any luck!

Team Rabbit hopes everyone holiday season is starting off nice

Stay tuned for this weekend’s Tune Inn gathering – our yearly vice!

Turkey Day Rap

For STUR- Thanksgiving went off without a hitch-
Meeting family in Frederick, Maryland was quite a switch.
STUR thinks it's the most people she's been around on a holiday -
With 14 adults and 8 kiddos - you don't say?
Thanksgiving morn she cheered for the folks doing the Way Station 5k Turkey Trot -
STUR couldn't run but she wasn't distraught!

STUR's runners ready to go!

Then the rest of the day stuffed her face -
As on Thanksgiving is generally the case!
Next morning ran a boot camp for some of the family -
Kettlebell swings and TRX were involved you see.
Then a group visited Harper's Ferry...
So warn for November it was absolutely scary!
"Hiked" a tiny bit on the AT;
The vistas were gorgeous she did agree!
That night came a rousing game of Family Feud -
STUR got competitive but didn't get rude.
Next day everyone had to say bye-bye;
Took Andy to the airport so he could fly!
Sunday STUR decided to try something new:
This thing called "aqua jogging" she will look into.
Did 50 minutes while wearing a flotation belt.
It will keep her in some running shape she felt!
Later that day hit a lane 4 swim practice -
Smelling like chlorine these days will be her status.

STEB had a good Thanksgiving weekend too

Couldn’t do a turkey trot, so what would she do?

Started the day going on a ride with RBug
Did they finish by climbing Foote Road? Yes, but ugh!!

Another Iron Ride!

Later that day it was turkey time

Over at RBug’s and dinner was fine!

Ten peeps around the table – it was epic!

But we fit in the frame using the pink selfie stick:

Full table and full bellies!

Women were seriously outnumbered it’s true

But surrounded by our men, we weren’t blue!

After Friday’s WOD, STEB spent time with her younger son

Mockingjay Part 2 and Black Friday shopping? Just some!

Started Saturday with more WOD action

Overhead squats were in fashion!

Sunday she spent the afternoon with a friend

Helped NanWa move some drywall – the fun never ends!

Good friends rock!

All in all it was a great holiday weekend

Time spent with family and friends was the dividend!

Back in the Saddle Rap

This weekend STUR got back to somewhat of a routine -

First at Audrey Moore's swim practice she could be seen!
Met STEB there and that was motivating…
Always good to know a friend is waiting!
Jumped over to a spin class after pool time;
And then some imaginary hills she did climb.
Relaxed at a movie later with Sherpa Tim and CBun -
Then over to the Silver Diner they did run!
Sunday STUR slept late and did some Christmas shopping -
Then again to the pool this bunny went hopping!
On Saturday morning STEB gave swimming a go...

Was her shoulder happy? Well not really, no. 

But after she took her MTB out for a spin

It's been a while but she stayed upright, so that’s a win!

MTB ride took a change of course!

Back at home she did some more organizing

Then later on some uke practice including fingerpicking 

Sunday afternoon was a relaxing time with friends over lunch

Did they have a little fun? No – they had a bunch!

Tunnel Heel and Ankle Rap

On Friday three Rabbits blew out of town to travel to Illinois-
That's right! The Tunnel Hill 50 Miler was finally here - oh boy!
CBun and STUR have been planning this race for one whole year -
WuDoc joined in last week - but she's ready, don't fear!
Travel was smooth and they all met up at the Holiday Inn Express -
It's Team Rabbit's favorite hotel - you didn't have to guess.
Had a nice lunch then the three Rabbits checked out the race site -

Tunnel Hill Trail Shenanigans!

Got to goof off and play around a bit to their delight!

Rabbit Shadow Selfie? Check!

After convincing CBun she wouldn't die in Wal-Mart...
With water, candy, chips, and bagels they filled their cart.
Back to the HIE to prepare their drop bags-
Forgetting any necessary items would be a drag.
Collected up BRab and headed to the pasta dinner,
Got their numbers, shirts, and a hat - who's a winner?!
Lights out at 9, tomorrow will be quite a day-
For 50 miles on the Tunnel Hill State Trail they will play!

Photo courtesy of CBun!

Race day is here and the weather is superb!
Last year was freezing and icy- don't know if you heard...

They are ready!
(Photo courtesy of Sherpa Tim)

Said a quick goodbye to Sherpa Tim and the three were off-
It's 50 miles so we started off slowly- don't scoff!

WuDoc, shedding her first layer!

CBun, hadn't shed her layer yet!

STUR, ready to shed!

STUR hit the first aid station in the time she predicted-
There was Sherpa Tim- he is committed!
She was ready to shed her top layer-Again the weather could not have been greater!
Time to dig in once those first few miles are done-
But really the race has just begun...

WuDoc on the run!

CBun approaching!

Here comes STUR!

Next thing she knows she's at aid station two -
Time to drink a coke and take down a gu.
As she approached though she stepped weirdly on a big rock-
She hoped that wouldn't come back to haunt..
No time to worry since the next three miles were really entertaining-
For her two Rabbit friends her eyes were straining-
Since it was a "quick" out and back there was an abundance of peeps to see-
"Love the ears!" The other racers would exclaim with glee!
Saw CBun and WUDoc - they were ahead and cranking along-
About then STUR decided it was time to sing a song!
She put on her headphones and jammed to some tunes-
It was getting warmer and becoming afternoon.
STUR felt an amazing burst of energy from miles 13 to 21-
Started picking off people one by one.
In an ultra you take advantage when you feel this good-
She ran "hard" as much as she could!
Soon she got to say something cool to another racer-
"We've done a marathon!" something to savor?
Well a marathon is nifty but it's not what we are doing here-
Since we have 24 more miles to do- that was clear!
Mile 27 was a very welcome sight!
Back to the start and a major aid station-alright!!!
Spotted CBun dumping bits of rocks out of her shoe-
Gaiters might have been necessary- it's true.
Filled up her bottles with more lemon lime Skratch -
So glad she took the time to make a new batch!
The direction on the trail would now be North
2.8 miles to the next aid station- go forth!
What's next? You guessed it -THE tunnel!
To get there before dark she'd have to hustle
Finally reached the tunnel -time for the headlamp-
She breezed right through it like  a champ!
It helped that she already had the "Paw Paw Paloooza" experience-
Compared to Paw Paw - Tunnel Hill was heaven sent.

Tunnel Hill tunnel - such a nice smooth surface!

Starting to get dark and cold -
But the aid station is right there she is told.
Ready to collect her long sleeve shirt and gloves -
Even got some hot chicken soup - LOVE!
Time for another "short" out and back -
Once we hit the turn around just a straight shot home - so whack!
It was very dark STUR thought she might miss the ears -
Not seeing WuDoc was her main fear.
But there she was and they exchanged a quick hug -
It was so wonderful for STUR to see a familiar mug.
"You'll have to turn around ma'm the trail is closed"
This is the turn  around spot she did suppose.
Yes! A nice man was there with a tent and a bonfire-
He would be there all night- plenty of 100 milers to inspire!
Another familiar mug? Yes! Here's CBun now-
Boy was she glad to see her and how!
They made a plan to go through the tunnel together-
First STUR needed another layer because of the weather.
CBun and STUR had hot soup together but what did that matter-
Her teeth were still going to chatter and chatter.
Then the 2 bunnies hopped through the tunnel then took a selfie-
Would they finish together? Just wait, you'll see.

Tunnel selfie, Part 2!!

Heard along the trail was howling and barking  for awhile -
Thinking of doggies at their houses made STUR smile.
But wait she found out the scoop later on -
Those were COYOTES singing their song!!
As the girls went along they heard some fast feet -
It was the 100 mile winner-good grief- but SWEET!
Soon STUR found herself slowing down quite a bit-
She told CBun "to save herself and don't dare quit!"
CBun said "I know you'll eventually catch up with me!"
But on this day it wasn't to be.
STUR arrived at the last checkpoint a bit upset -
Some pain in her ankle - from her earlier misstep?
STUR suggested Sherpa Tim take her back in his car...
He said "No way! You've already come this far!"
CBun was there waiting but STUR waved her on-
Before she knew it that Bunny was gone!
Just 2.8 to go - STUR set off on her way...
She would walk it in and call it a day.
There was soon a voice in the darkness-
It was Sherpa Tim to gather up her carcass!
Last little bit STUR had started to limp-
She held onto Tim- she wasn't being a wimp.
As she finally approached the finish line-
The 2nd place 100 mile finisher cruised by at the same time!
She was handed her shiny belt buckle and headed to the warm car-
So glad it was parked close and not too far.
Her Rabbit friends were there and all finished!
WuDoc having gotten there the quickest!
So glad they had a chauffeur to drive them away-
Once again Sherpa Tim saved the day!
Once back at the HIE STUR assessed the damage-
With these blisters and swollen ankles- how would she manage?

OUCH!!!

She'll  worry about that later for now they needed food-
Some Domino's Pizza sounded pretty good.
They had a blister popping party in the hotel room-
But had to go to sleep for a day of travel did loom!
Bye bye Illinois the Tunnel Hill race was really well done!
Did Team Rabbit have complaints? The answer to that would be none!

Meanwhile, STEB got the weekend started with some fun

A little Bear Complex action at CrossFit Annandale Friday night, starting with a run    

She did a lot of pressing and a lot of squats

The folks were all real nice at that box!

Then there was an AMRAP 1 minute to 4 minutes pyramid of sorts

Cleans, box jumps, burpees, then deadlifts, tried not to lose count of course!

Then on Sunday STEB was going to do a little race

Just one mile in a real flat place!

Ready, Set, GO!

It was at the USATF National 12k 

Can you believe $100 grand was the total elite prize that day?

RBug, Ready to Roll...Tide
(War Eagle!)

First RBug was running the main event

Then STEB had to go charge her phone once the runners went

She returned in time to catch RBug after the finish line

Way to go, RBug!

Took her pic then they hung out in the sun till it was 1 mile time

It was a pretty small field, STEB did not know what to expect

She just hoped her heel held up to the test!

Her goal had been to break 8 minutes

But in the end 8:08 was her finish!

It was sunny!

She was fourth out of all the females, young and old

There were only 26 total girls, truth be told!

A small field, but a fun event!

The event was very nice - really

The sponsors were too, and STEB got a sponsor selfie!

Thanks, Lamar!

Note: The Tunnel Hill scenic photos were taken by our very own CBun! The runner photos were taken by Sherpa Tim!