Eleven ruckers and runners, some travelling north and south, converged in the parking lot of the Rutland clubhouse for a little exercise on this Thursday morning. The 6 ruckers rucked somewhere. The 5 runners took the traditional route into Cool Spring Forest, Knollwood, and the small and big loops in Cool Spring West. Upon returning to the AO, they were at about 4.9 miles. This route was close but slightly different from the 3 routes that YHC had posted on Slack the previous night.
COT: Numberarama, Name-O-Rama, Announcements, BAM! took us out.
NMS:
It was great having a large group of ruckers and runners out this morning even with several of the regular ruckers on vacation. With all of them in attendance, we could have been close to 15.
Great having Shinnecock from F3 Blue Ridge join us today. We discussed his time as a student in Prince Edward Island along with running and other topics.
This is also the last time that Hash will join us for at least several years. He will be off to Germany with the Air Force on Monday. Hope all goes well with you. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
While YHC was running with his daughter on Sunday in the city, he observed how no passing runners or walkers were making eye contact with those passing and not saying “good morning”, “hello” or anything. YHC grew up in this area. One thing he always enjoyed about it was Richmonders greeted strangers. It’s clear that something has changed. YHC does understand that Sunday it was hot and humid. People might have been focusing on their run, had noise counseling headphones, and other excuses. YHC did greet others going by and hopes it spreads.
Thank you to Handshake and Senor Frog for travelling this morning. YHC hopes to travel to see you guys soon.
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