Author: Bleeder

  • Crunch Crunch Crunch

    Captain Crunch

    Aye,  6 sure footed men posted in this ice covered AM (5 Faithful and 1 FRNG(Friday Run New Guy)) It still felt sunny and 70!

    THE THANG

    Dealers Choice/Route Description:  Run from Shovel Flag to Grove,  turn Right,  Run to Sauer Ave, or Malvern Ave, or Hamilton Str, or push it to 5 miles at Thompson Ave & U-turn, run to Three Chopt and U-turn,  back down Grove, around Mary Munford at Stop Light to Shovel Flag.

    COT

    Moleskin

    Tclaps to Wedding Singer,  on his way to a 12 Pack,  and Tclaps to Wilson for his attempt at a 6 pack!

    When Wilson arrived this am, and declared he did not know his way around,  YHC explained the route in more detail than usual, and noticed there was a substantail amount of mumble-chatter coming from the PAX.  YHC realized it was Wilson doing the mumble-chatter.  YHC paused the route description and Re-Focused Wilson’s attention.  YHC could not be held responsible for a Bills fan wondering aimlessly through the streets of near West End Richmond.  Thanks to TYA and Brain Tumor for looking after him during the run.

    As we were gathering,  everyone discussed the chance of encountering ice on the Run,  all were encouraged to run on white stuff for better traction.  YHC kept running out of white stuff.  For the majority of the run, Crunch Crunch Crunch was the sound YHC heard.  If that sound stopped,  the pace of the foot speed slowed, anticipating no grip on the surface.  There were few and far between open patches of dry asphalt to feel completely comfortable.  Although, many reports of slipping and sliding were made,  YHC was happy to hear that feet were the only body parts to come in contact with the running surface this morning.

    On the Run,  TYA and Wilson briefly discussed  TYA’s EH of Wilson for the Friday Run.  Apparently,  Wilson and M Wilson were pleasantly watched TV last night, when a Tweet from TYA came across about the Run.  Wilson made an idle comment about having to clean off his car.  The power of Twitter,  it can feel like a SledgeHammer, making you get up and do Something!  Nice job TYA!

    Swirly’s pace was far better than YHC,  His speed is impressive,  Going for a six pack next week?

    POST COT Coffeeteria

    YHC, Brain Tumor, TYA and Swirly all re-grouped at an OPEN Carytown Starbucks for some post Run caffeine and water.  Many topics were discussed;  All of us agreed that the run was giving those who joined in a good cardiovascular workout, and that some of the PAX was missing out.  We also discussed OBT’s willingness to EH anyone, anytime, anywhere.  YHC was looking for an old email,  and happened to stumble across an EH from OBT from 2007,  OBT has been fine tuning his technique for a long time.  We discussed his passion for doing this.  TYA had read an article about one of the strongest reasons why we should have no hesitation about EHing anyone.  If you have time read the article(Search it in Google in case your subscription to the WSJ has Expired) http://www.wsj.com/articles/robin-williamss-age-group-at-heightened-suicide-risk-1407875597;  If you don’t have time,  and your still reading this blackblast, you have time to read the article;  but the short version is that Men age 40+ suicide rates has gone up versus other age groups.  F3 is just a group that can lay some foundation to give a man an outlet.  It’s not for everyone,  but every man needs to be invited to join.  Keeping EHing guys!

    Post Coffeeteria

    YHC ran into TYA at Ellwood Thompson en route to the office,  TYA was parked in the usual location for someone from Boston,  as close as possible to the front door without blocking the path to the front door.  We both witnessed a fellow in the parking lot loose his footing and was quickly helped up by an ET employee.  We both agreed that we could not believe we had actually run this morning.

    Next Workouts

    Byrd Park (park at Dogwood Dell) DogPile Saturday       0600 0700 Bootcamp
    Pouncey Tract Park GridIron Saturday                             0700 0800 Bootcamp
    Huguenot Park  NoToll Tuesday                                       0530 0615 Bootcamp
    Swift Creek Middle School Source of Truth Wednesday  0530 0615 Bootcamp
    Mary Munford Park (West End) 45 MM Thursday            0530 0615 Bootcamp
    Mary Munford Park (West End) RAMM Friday                 0530 0615 Run

  • Amphitheater highlights Johnny Cash

    10 Faithful and 1 FNG posted in the Gloom at Dogwood Dell,

    THE THANG

    Mosey to First Cop

    15X DonQuixote

    15X Deep Knee Bends

    15X Imperial Walkers

    15X Merkins

    Mosey to field for the beast

    6X Merkins, LBC, Werkins,  SSH, Finger Tip Merkins, Steel Jacks- 6 total reps
    Mosey over to – pull ups and dips 3 sets of 10 each .
    Mosey to – theatre -Bear Crawl to top,  10 SSH at every level back down,  repeat 3 Times

    Ring of Fire 10X Merkins,  5X Merkins

    Mosey to the flag .

    COT

    Moleskin

    TClaps to Wedding Singer for hitting the 5th workout of the Week!

    Welcome to Sippy Cup, hope to see you at more workouts,  Dogwood dell appears to be across the street from his neighborhood,  He was EH-ed a few weeks ago when he was out for a run near Dogpile,

    The First COP was rather silent,  apparently Friday night went longer than most of the PAX had planned.   The Beast in the snow continues to be a high hurdle for the PAX to manage, especially when the field is twice the normal distance. Kudos to Swirly for running through the workout in Boots, not running shoes.

    When we wrapped up the SSH Marathon in the Amphitheater,  Swirly lead the group to a Ring of Fire with Fist Merkins.  Toga preceded beat down anyone within earshot his rendition of Johnny Cash’s Ring of Fire, several others chimed in.  After the first round,  Swirly, responding to an excited PAX about The Ring of Fire; He made the decision to repeat it.  The singing stopped immediately.

    Several members of the PAX headed to Gridiron, Conspiracy warned not to speed, several police cruisers were on I-64.  Thanks to that comment YHC was able to make to the Second AO of the day unscathed.

    We will hit a major milestone next Thursday. It will Mark the 100th Workout for F3 in RVA.  Please EH as many people as you can to attend.

    Next Workouts

    Tuesday NoToll 0530 Huguenot Park

    Wednesday Source of Truth 0530 Swift Creek Middle School

    Thursday  45 Minutes of Mary 0530 Mary Munford

    Aye!

  • Heat Wave strikes a Frosty RVA

    7 posted for the run this morning at 0530, Following quickly by 1 LIFO.  Welcome two FRNG(Friday Run New Guy)  33 degrees really did feel like Sunny and 70,  compared to the 1 Degree we had last Friday.

    THE THANG

    Head to Grove from Shovel Flag,  Turn Right,  Foxes Head to Sauer Ave,  Chasers head across 195 to Thompson.  Both turn and run back to Three Chopt.  and back Around Mary Munford to the Shovel Flag.  That is four miles for the Foxes,  five miles for the Chasers.

    COT

    Moleskin

    TClaps to Wedding Singer for going for the Six pack this week,  We all wondered if Fudd was going to make it this Morning,  Apparently a skiing beat down occurred the day prior, and his legs said “Uncle!”

    Toga was back at the run this morning,  He claimed that he was not a “runner.”  YHC stated, “if Toga’s not a runner,  I’m not a walker.”  As Toga’s blistering pace consumed at least three of the Foxes.  YHC wondered who could maintain the quicker pace,  Toga or Fudd,  both caught YHC about the same place on Grove.

    TClaps to Pele for making 3 in a row this week,  and making the run that much more interesting in the Gloom.  TYA told Pele that when he arrived at school this morning that he needed to ask his friends what they did before school,  and then explain he just ran four miles before breakfast.

    On the loop back to Mary Munford,  YHC found a nice soft patch of ice on the sidewalk, and decided with baseball season was right around the corner,  YHC should practice sliding into second base; I am sure it was graceful.   A women, across the street,  was kind enough to ask if I was alright; which was slightly awkward when I explained that I was mad that I had been caught by the two chasers; and displaying the angst  of my natural competitiveness;  but physically, I was fine from the fall on the ice.

    Thanks for LugNut and Swirly Coming down to Cary Street Road to pick me up on the Run back to the Shovel Flag.  #NeverLeaveAManBehind

    Post COT

    Toga asked The Scream how the Art Show went,  YHC thinks he may have been more curious about the up and coming T-Shirt deign for F3 RVA.

    The Pace of a few foxes is definitely increasing,  we may have to break into multiple categories, Foxes, Squirrels, and things that like to chase Foxes and Squirrels.  YHC is sure there are Clydesdale divisions of all of these.

    It was noted that we are coming up on our 100th workout next Thursday,  and to try and get as many folks out as possible next Thursday.

    Workouts Tomorrow

    DogPile 0600 – Dogwood Dell

    Gridiron 0700 –  Pouncey Tract Park

    AYE! SEE YOU IN THE GLOOM!

  • Sunny, 70 & Snow!

    8 Faithful posted this morning, all of whom arrived via a GM 4X4,  A nice 6″ layer of Snow covered the Big Ball.

    THE THANG

    Bleeder Q

    Mosey to COP beyond the Gate

    15X Snow Angels

    15X SSH

    15X LBC

    15X Don Quixote

    20X Hillbilly’s

    Mosey Back to  Parking Lot

    Triple Check

    One man Plank,  One Man LBC, One snow Shovel a Parking Spot,  and Switch.  Three parking spots to Clear

    TYA Q

    Mosey to Basketball Courts

    Triple Check

    One man Plank, One Snow shovel a path,  One Man Suicide,

    Repeat with Shuffle

    Six Minutes of Mary- Dealers Choice

    LBC, Hello Dolly, Rosalita, Toe Reach, and Superman

    COT

    Moleskin

    LugNut was first to arrive in the AO with his GM 4X4,  He noticed that someone had been doing Donuts in the Parking lot,  It looked like it had been performed by someone who had some serious driving skill.  TYA, PELE, and YHC arrived in the next GM 4X4, followed shortly by Fudd, Pelosi 5-0 and Toga in the next GM 4X4.  Brain Tumor came in hot in his GM 4X4 just before post time.

    The Pre-Workout discussion centered around the ability to arrive at the AO with a 4X4.  It was noted that in the Carolina’s, some groups opted for Self-Qing when inclement weather struck,  I don’t think the RVA nomads are advanced enough for that type of procedure, TYA made some suggestions on the possibility of a Self-Qing process.  There was further discussion about why AO’s were supposed to be close to your home.  YHC is not sure anyone who posted lives very close to our AO today,  but it was just fun trying to get there in the White Gloom.

    As we gathered, TYA and YHC stepped up to Q.  It was noted that the Google Spreadsheet needs more Qs to sign up.  SO PLEASE SIGN UP > OTHERWISE THE BEAT DOWNS BECOME BRUTAL!   https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Dx2qsu9vXun_NFgeD0GDKwQ6G2f5a-AKQq4IYk2eAJY/edit?pli=1#gid=1811996962

    LugNut and TYA both donned running shoes, while the rest of the PAX wore boots.  TYA commented that his feet were could after the workout,  6″ of snow will do that with running shoes;  Lug Nut did opt for sweatpants today versus his normal shorts.

    We were the first PAX to ever start a COP with snow angels in Virginia,  most of the PAX pointed out that snow angels were just SSH on the ground.  YHC had some prior thoughts to that,  the resistance on the Snow was heavier than I had planed.

    As we moved to the first Triple check and picked up the snow shovels,  Somehow the strongest group ended up with TYA’s “super” snow shovel and completed clearing their parking spots in rapid pace.  Pele realized removing his snow from one parking spot, he could easier deposit it in LugNut’s parking spot.  Lug Nut appreciated the additional effort.

    Moseying to the Basketball Courts,  continuing the Snow Removal Theme.  TYA created what felt like an ice hockey rink surface as snow was removed from the runners path.  Brain Tumor commented the runner on the path could run, just not stop.  Suicides with snow on the ground were less basketball oriented and more Ice Hockey focused.  With a few minutes left in the Session,  YHC employed his remote start for his 4X4 to get the defrosting process rolling.  Brain Tumor and Lugnut assumed YHC had his portion of the triple check in the Truck.

    Workouts for the rest of the Week

    Wed Swift Creek Middle 0530  NEW AO  LUGNUT ON Q

    Thur Mary Munford 0530

    Fri Mary Munford 0530 –RUN

    Sat Dogwood Dell 0600

    Sat Pouncey Tract 0700

     

     

  • Daily Double

    14 Faithful posted this AM in the Gloom,  the warm glow of the light from JBL speaker across the Field made it feel Sunny and 70.

    THE THANG

    Mosey around Mary Munford to COP

    20x SSH 15x Mountain Climbers 20X LBC 20X Imperial Walkers

    Mosey to Tennis Courts

    Bleeder Wind Sprints 50% down and back , repeat at 70%, 100% down, Repeat

    Mosey to the Tree Line for double 11’s

    11 — Burpee, LBC, run back to Tree line, Repeat 11 with LBC, Rosalita

    Mosey to Center to Field

    Push O Rama

    Merkins, Werkins, Merkins, Finger-Tip, Diamond Push-ups

    Mosey back to SF

    Six Minutes of Mary, LBC, Hello Dollys, Freddie Mercury

    Superman 2x through

    Plank off

    Two minutes Regular, then Drop to Elbows

    COT

    Moleskin

    A quiet group this morning, the thought that it was Sunny and 70 was internally focused as the PAX gathered. Toga and Pucker were LIFOing, they caught the PAX well before the first COP hit it’s Stride. Chum Bucket was not wearing his traditional Capri Pants from Tuesday’s Wedding Singer beat down, I think the weather must have been “worse” today or maybe the wash cycle on capri’s is only weekly. YHC noted that the famous tennis player Rafael Nadal wears capri’s frequently;  John McEnroe has been the only one to negatively comment.

    Heading to the Tennis Courts,  between the sets of Bleeder Sprints, kudos to Lug Nut’s daughter for passing her Driving test the First time,  YHC is sure that she has inherited some of Lug Nut’s driving Skill.  It was noted that OBT had some difficulty with the North Carolina driving test; that course is probably not offered at Harvard, or perhaps the NASCAR section of the test is more challenging for the non-racer. YHC is certain that if the test sections had included T-shirt design delivery or a section on Hybrid drive technology, OBT would have passed the exam with flying colors.

    As the PAX moseyed to the Field, the PAX noticed/heard the illuminated JBL speaker,  some of the PAX headed toward the light.  The PAX was then diverted to the Tree Line for some double 11’s. YHC needed someone extra motivation during the double 11’s,(and if the songs stopped,  good luck finding my phone on a dark open field.)

    With the PAX on high Volume for Superman,  several sounds of laughter came from the group of Tomatoes that were also in the AO this morning.

    THE Scream is continuing his mental prep of the F3 RVA logo.  Loose Goose and Toga, both, asked if the design was in the Mental Imagery phase or Mental Construction phase.  Either would be considered Progress.  A paint by numbers design has been performed,  however, it will only be displayed in private,  The Scream wondered if once his Art gallery show was done, he should be able to execute on the Design Project and move it from Mental to the Physical form.

    The PAX is looking forward to launching our 6th workout next week at Swift Creek Middle school.  Lug Nut is Qing!  Who in the PAX can hit all 6 next week,  It will be a lot of Driving and Sweating,  all you need is a Positive Attitude(& a Valid Driving License)

    Next Workouts

    Mary Munford RAMM Friday  0530-0615 Run

    Byrd Park/ Dogwood Dell Dogpile Saturday 0600-0700

    Pouncey Tract Gridiron Saturday 0700-0800

    Huguenot Park (Southside) NoToll Tuesday 0530-0615

    Swift Creek Middle (Soon to be named/ a name all will look up to)  Wednesday 0530-0615

    Hump Day Happy Hour American Tap House Wednesday 1800 til?

     

  • Full Metal Block

    17 posted in the gloom on a pleasant Thursday morning, It felt like it was 70 and Sunny;  All were ready for Swirly’s VirginQ

    THE THANG

    Mosey with Blocks to middle of Field

    COP

    20X SSH, 15X Don Quoxite, 10X Imperial Walkers, 10X Burpees, 10X Merkins,

    Mosey across the Field with Blocks

    Line up on the end line,

    Run to the Tree line with Block,  10x Curls,  and back, 10X Curls

    Run to the Tree line with Block, 10x dips, and back, 10x dips

    Run to the Tree line with Block, 10x overhead press, and back,  10x overhead Press,

    Run to the Tree line with Block, 10x Bench Press Block, and  back, 10x Bench Press Block

    Run to the Tree line with Block, 10x Curls, and back, 10X Curls

    Suicide Set in Pairs

    2x 30x Incline Merkins and Suicide,

    Mosey back to Shovel Flag

    COT

    Moleskin

    TClaps to Swirly for VQ,  a serious beatdown for the VQ.  Swirly credits his first workout was with blocks(THANKS LOOSE GOOSE!) Swirly wanted to repeat it.

    Patriots Gear was seen on YHC(Repaying of bet with TYA), and on TYA’s hybrid.  Wedding Singer continued the Super Bowl Celebration displaying his own Patriots Equipment.

    Many techniques were used in the carrying of the Block today,  Most popular seemed to be the over the Shoulder,  or the one handed move.  A few found clutching it the chest made it feel more rifle like,  Full Metal Jacket references abound,  “This is my Block,  there are many like it, but this one is mine.”

    Pelosi 5-0 challenged Lug Nut to s sprint toward the end of the Suicide.  Not so surprising,  he did catch and pass Lug Nut. Lug Nut is looking forward to being on a race track this weekend,  not many can pass him on actual racetrack.

    The Wilson’s Wife reference was at some point around the #SF.  To his credit,  it was actually brought up by Wilson himself this morning.

    Ricky Bobby’s engine was heard thundering down Cary Street Road around 6:05,  Lug Nut, YHC will be catching up with the Race Car Hauler later on today, en route to Road Atlanta for some automotive CSAUP.   The F3 Logo has been installed on the car,  I am certain the car will make it to a workout at some point;  It is slightly heavier than a Cement Block. Lug Nut has the scale data to prove it.

    A reverse Headlock occurred this morning Post-COT,  F3 Business cards were handed out,  The soon to be FNG appeared interested and may appear for the Friday run.  We continue to draw interest around Mary Munford.

    Next Workouts

    Friday Mary Munford(RAMM)  0530

    Saturday Byrd Park/Dogwood Dell (DogPile) 0600

    Saturday Pouncey Tract Park (Gridiron) 0700

    Tuesday Huguenot Park (noToll) 0530

     

     

     

     

     

  • The Artful Run

    4 MEN posted this am for the Weekly Run.

    THE THANG

    Run around Mary Munford (RAMM) to Grove Ave, turn left, Run to Three Chopt, and Run back to Shovel Flag on Grove, the Regular route.

    COT

    Moleskin

    Running the Regular route seemed longer than normal to YHC.  Toga appeared to have extra energy this morning,  as we passed a runner on the return to the SF, Toga exclaimed,( COME WORKOUT WITH US 5:30 ON THURSDAYS AT MARY MUNFORD) a super flying headlock!  At that point in the run(actually the entire run) Swirly and YHC were focused on just breathing and running.  Clearly a long run for Swirly and YHC, but a short run for Toga.  The Scream was trying to ask five word questions to keep his breath and let Toga conversationalize(not sure that’s a word, but it should be: when a weaker runner is trying to engage the stronger runner in elaborate answers to short questions) the run.

    When YHC arrived at the AO,  I pulled in behind a car that had “PAUL 5” on the Plate,  I thought to myself, “TYA doesn’t have personalized plates.”  then Swirly got out of the car and explained that his car was in the shop.  Swirly, if you keep your attendance up at this pace, you won’t need a car, you will be able to run everywhere!

    Before the run began the Scream was informing us that his F3 art creation was still in the mental phase.  His normal job of teaching art was consuming most of his time and getting in the way of creating art for F3;  He asked the PAX today if we had any inspiring ideas.  Toga had been racking his brain for the Best Symbol of RVA,  while YHC starting running through ideas;  River city, Capitol city, RVA etc;  which Toga pointed out are hard to symbolize.  Toga said that Monument Ave would be a good symbol; but he wasn’t sure how to capture that in an image,  YHC suggested “perhaps the Monuments might work.”  Not sure anyone appreciates my artistic or creative ability /or perhaps the lack thereof.

    As we were coming back there was a group of men and women working out in our AO,  Toga was wondering if this was one of the radical factions of the former Navy Seal Team units that went Rogue a few years ago.  Further investigation will be needed,  but with the weather Sunny and 70, more groups are sure to emerge for more opportunities for #EH -ing.

    Post Workout,  YHC ran into Snowden, who looked somewhat deflated, He’s been focused on more Skiing and less on F3,  I am certain he will return once Ski season wraps up, and he’ll become a Kotter.

    I got a small preview of LugNut’s workout at Gridiron tomorrow,  I think there will be some form of Racing involved.  Can you check air pressure in a Nike Air or take a little wedge out to help me turn better?

    Next Workouts

    DogPile 0600 tomorrow 1-24

    Gridiron 0700 tomorrow 1-24

    noToll 0530 Tuesday 1-27

    45 Minutes of Mary 0530 1-29

     

     

     

     

  • Fox Escapes?

    7 men arrived for the RAMM in the Gloom,  4 Chasers and 3 Foxes.

    The Thang

    YHC explained the routes,  Lug Nut, Swirly and YHC would be the Foxes, they would run to Grove and turn Left, and run to Three Chopt, Everyone else would turn right and run to Hamilton and then Run to Three Chopt. and then all run back around Mary Munford to the #ShovelFlag.  The Fox Chase was on!

    COT

    Moleskin

    #Tclaps to Swirly second day and tackling the run!

    YHC did ask the group if there were any other 10:00 plus pacers in the group,  Lug Nut and Swirly volunteered to keep the pace with me.  As soon as we turned left on Grove,  Lug Nut exclaimed that for the next 40+ minutes, that he would have to hate the Chasers for added motivation.  That plan worked well,  he was the only Fox not to be caught;  although when the PAX arrived at the finish,  Lug nut was no where to be seen around the #ShovelFlag.  TYA went on a search and rescue mission and found him.( TYA is much better at looking for people vs. Blocks)  Looking for that motivation, whether conceptualizing fear of death being a fox, or Hatred of the Chasers,  you have to pick your own thought process that drives you.  Nice Work, Lug Nut!

    There were several other groups running on Grove,  Swirly and YHC noticed the Head lamps at a distance from one larger group appeared to be coal miners running to work.

    When The Scream and TYA caught YHC, YHC could not tell who had been keeping the strong pace,  When asked, both of them thought the other was the stronger runner,  I think that’s how they maintained the 8:50 – pace.  Great Job!

    Loose Goose and Brain Tumor both Kotter’s for the run.  “Welcome Back!”  Loose Goose didn’t seem to know what his pace would be,  TYA quickly spoke up and said,  your coming with the Chasers.  YHC agreed with that Decision.  If LG had come with the Foxes,  he would have been the only one carrying a Block.

    Swirly was wondering after the COT if he could get a new pair of legs for the Rest of the Day. They’ll be at Byrd Park in the Morning.

    Next

    1/17 #Dogpile(ByrdPark/Dogwood Dell) 0600

    1/17 #Gridiron (Pouncey Tract)  0700

    1/20 #noToll (Huguenot Park) 0530

    1/21 Brew Thru  Starts at Strange Ways Brewery 1800

    1/22 #45MinutesofMary (Mary Munford) 0530

  • It’s better when wet?

    The Thang

    Mosey to center of parking lot

    COP

    20 x SSH

    20 x LBC

    15 x Hillbillies

    15 x Freddie Mercury’s

    mosey to back soccer field

    Four Corners

    Run to corner do 10 burpees

    run to next corner do 20 lbcs

    run to next corner do 10 merkins

    run to next corner do 20 ww2 situps

    rinse and repeat +5 on each corner

    slow deep knee bends when finished

     

    leaders run lap and try and catch rest of PAX

     

    Run to corner do 20 burpees

    run to next corner do 30 lbcs

    run to next corner do 20 merkins

    run to next corner do 30 ww2 situps

    rinse and repeat +5 on each corner

     

    Mosey to bleachers

    Triple Check

    dips

    alternating arm planks

    sprint across the field and back

    rinse & repeat

    mosey to basketball court

    regular suicide

    COT

     

    Moleskin

    Nice job to the FabFive: Wilson, Toga, Doner Kabob, Chum Bucket, & Loose Goose for making the extra lap around the field

    On the 2nd Four Corner. Johnsonville led the way for the “less than’s” and barely beat Wilson to the finish.

    YHC notes that sometimes following the crowd is acceptable, turn 2 of the Four Corner’s offered an opportunity for wet or semi-dry LBC’s. Note to self, if the rest of the group finds higher ground, do the same.

    Sincere apologies to Wedding Singer, the late night hot dogs & brunswick stew created an explosion at the completion of each WW2 sit up that was well, explosive.

    Wilson’s Wife continues to be a topic of 1, not sure what else to say about that.

     

    Next Workouts:  Thursday #45MinutesofMary – Mary Munford 0530

    Friday Run  #RAMM- Mary Munford 0530

    Saturday #DogPile- Bryd Park/Dogwood Dell 0600

    Saturday #Gridiron- Pouncey Tract Park  0700

     

    By Lug Nut

  • Following the Frozen Fox

    3 Frozen Runners appeared in the Gloom.  It felt Sunny and 70 compared to Yesterday.

    The Thang

    TYA explained the Route,  Bleeder would be the Frozen Fox, He would run to Grove and turn Left, and run to Three Chopt,  TYA and Scream would turn right and run to Malvern and then Run to Three Chopt. and then all run back around Mary Munford to the #ShovelFlag.

    COT

    Moleskin

    YHC enjoyed being the Fox, to see if TYA and Scream could catch me; for the first mile I was looking for a target to chase,  then after I passed them on the return to the SF;  I realized a fox does not survive the chase;  which put some extra strength into my step.  You never know how fast you can run until your life depends on it.  ( next time YHC plans to leave a Chalk Board sign at StarBucks Free Coffee/water to  All F3 Runners Until 6:00am)

    (per TYA) Once again Bleeder proved that he does indeed possess scary speed.  With approximately 100 yards left in the run he sprinted to the shovel flag at an impressive rate, leaving The Scream and TYA in the dust.  Upon reaching the shovel flag, Bleeder collapsed into the frozen tundra.

    Total distance covered:  The fox made it 3.6 miles at a pace around 11:40 per mile.  Scream and TYA covered about 4.4 miles at  somewhere close to a 9 minute pace.  Not blazing speed, but an improvement by all.

    The Scream maintains that all of his friends from Maine, believe the Heat wave that we are having is perfect running weather,  TYA was unaware that The Scream had a plethora of friends from Maine.

    The Tomatoes appeared again on the Basketball courts,  TYA welcomed them back in the normal yankee way.

    The Scream continued with his superior counting skills, during the numberama,  although there were three of us,  we did manage to get to 79.  The Scream has contemplated teaching the “Economics and Art” class at UR, but most of his friends from Maine have pushed him to have an art gallery showing thermometers instead.