Author: Bleeder

12 Faithful Runners arrived from some running down Grove.

THE THANG

?????? on Grove Back to the Shovel Flag, Plank, Drop, Hold for a TYA 10 count.
COT

Moleskin

As TYA was coming in hot this am, hot on Sippy’s rear. ( Sippy was biking to the run this am) After YHC brief intro to the run, the Mumblechatter distracted most of the PAX from paying any attention to the actual directions. Toga was the only clearly informed runner who completed the entire running route. Apparently, BT seemed eager to turn earlier than the stated Turnaround point; LugNut reminded BT that the turnaround was RoseNEATH Ave, BT stated that he thought YHC had said Rose Lane. Clearly some confusion; however, TYA did later confirm that the Rose Lane turnaround would have been an attractive Turnaround point. LugNut and YHC noted that had BT hit the correct turn around, the run back would have been right in his Wheelhouse; if YHC had only printed Lanyards! My apologies!

Announcements: Bottom to Tap this Saturday 1100, Go Ruck next Sat, then Pumpkin Race on Halloween 0830. 2nd F next week at Casa De Splinter, sounds like a run beforehand at 5:30. Be sure to RSVP on Splinter’s pre-blast.

11 faithful arrived in the gloom to challenge the weather today.

THE THANG

Starting out toward Three Chopt on Grove Ave, Turn around, making 4, 5, 6 mile loops, respectively, turning at Malvern, Roseneath, and the Boulevard.

Moleskin

Continuing in the Forest Gump Genre, “We ran in every type of rain there is: Stinging Rain, Big old Fat Rain, Rain that flew in sideways, and Rain that came straight up from underneath.” Several of the PAX today debated the wardrobe choices with the weather, BT and Toga,both, opted for the stealth mode Black ensemble. Although, Toga’s prison striped reflectors were a nice touch. YHC with the usual bright reflective jacket, and other bright or reflective clothing. Saab with his trademark signature Neon Green Armband, was the subtler choice. Lug Nut opted for the usual F3 apparel, but added the Purple glowing stick hung from his neck. Of course, only TYA could pull of the natural luminesence of his Magic Legs, combined with the vintage 1970’s Pre inspired shorts.

Announcements:

Oct 10th – RUgged Maniac
Oct 17th – 5k Bottom to Tap
Oct 24th – Go Ruck
Oct 31st – Great Pumpkin 5k

9 faithful felt like running this morning at RAMM.

THE THANG

On Grove ave, run towards the Boulevard, Turn around, back down Grove, Four mile, Wisteria, Five mile, Tuckahoe, 10K, Three Chopt Loops and back to the Shovel Flag.
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BT took us out.

Moleskin

Glad to have Nancy up from Greensboro, He was kind enough to invite any PAX member who happens to be traveling by Greensboro to hit one of there AO’s for a Beatdown.

With the BRR in our rearview mirror, BT noticed a sincere lack of flashing lights and bright neon drenched clothing from the PAX today. Truth be told; The Mountain Goat ate most of YHC’s neon and reflective material. YHC was just happy to have something reflective items on himself when faced with a Propane Truck and on coming traffic on a narrow country road. Employing evasive maneuvers, while wrestling a Mountain Goat and beating it senseless, is not something YHC recommends. As YHC saw the Propane Truck coming down the Mountain Goat, YHC quickly referenced the brake systems on the majority of the Woodfin Fleet. A fully Loaded truck cannot stop the way a standard automobile can stop; then add in the approach angle of 45 degrees( Why did read the Route description that throughly) YHC opted for running in the ditch for a few feet while the Ford Raptor Pick-up, Propane Truck and Mountain Goat all danced merrily in the Road together. Just Saying…

Saab and TYA appeared to a nice conversation going when I turned around to head back to the Shovel Flag. Saab seemed to be dominating the conversation; YHC realized TYA was just focusing on listening and breathing. Both enjoying their Recovery from the BRR. TYA’s Mountain Goat enjoyed a rain soaked run. TYA’s Mountain Goat enjoyed a rain soaked run.TYA’s Mountain Goat enjoyed a rain soaked run.TYA’s Mountain Goat enjoyed a rain soaked run. Sorry bout that, I had a song stuck on repeat…..

Sippy is still working out his leg issues, He continues to run or bike to the AO. Get better Sip!

MARV rolled in with the max distance today. Next year the BRR is calling your name!

Announcements:

Convergence Tomorrow: NO DOGPILE
6:00 AM workout at Gridiron
6:45 AM PreGame By Earthworm
7:00 AM Convergence

10/17 Bottom to Tap 5K — Info Here — Ask Donor Kebob about helping man a booth before the race
10/24 GO RUCK – Ask Honey Do
10/31 Great Pumpkin Run 5K — Abacus has gotten F3 on the Promotional info for that Race.

13 Faithful Eager Runners posted at the AO this morning. The Shovel Flag planted in the quiet garden plot nearest the Staff Parking lot.

The THANG

From the Parking Lot, run to Grove turn Rightish, Head to the Boulevard, turn around head back to Wisteria 4 mile loop, Tuckahoe, 5 mile Loop, Mailbox in Front of St. Catherine’s, 6 mile loop, & then back to the Shovel Flag. Those that are running the BRR were told to take it down a notch for a slow steady run today, The BRR group from RVA is in the launch window for the race.

Moleskin
Ah, Where to begin today’s Moleskin… first, little history… This AO has been occupied by many different groups, Radical Muslins, Native Americans, Navy Seals, Tomato Nations, Some Rogue Leagues, and most recently the Surly and Belligerent Men of F3 RVA, who had taken up the flag of working out in the gloom for almost year without incident. That is until yesterday.

Thanks to Toga’s and TYA’s diplomatic skills (YHC is not sure where either of them received their diplomatic training or from where) for helping manage the situation yesterday in a seriously professional manner. Both with the Representative of the neighborhood Alliance, and with the Current leader of the education facility; Finding solutions that managed to make all parties satisfied except for the neighbor’s dog. ( Note to self: please get TYA and Toga to call the Diplomatic Field Office before we send in Jack Bauer again, remember to remove this from the BackBlast)

Rolling up this morning, Swirly was sitting in his vehicle in the old Parking area for the AO, YHC explained the F3 RVA has had to take up defensive positions on the far North end of the AO in the staff parking lot closer to Grove Ave. This position has been fortified with sound canceling/noise reduction foliage from the abundance of trees and given the stealthiness of the lack of light, The PAX should be able to gather at it’s usual decibel level without further incident. The tomatoes will now have to take the brunt of neighborhoods angst against loud early morning workouts.

Kotter’s to Abacus, He’s still in some pretty serious shape! Hope to see you at more workouts in the coming months. His new job at Richmond Multi-Sport will certainly enhance F3’s recognition in RVA!

As YHC made his way toward the Boulevard, YHC found himself running next to Sippy Cup for a few steps, Sippy continues to nurse his hurt calf. He made an early turnaround at 195 to head back to the AO. YHC is hoping that Sippy has a speedy recovery in time for next’s week mileage Mayhem at the BRR.

For Future Reference, Please park in the Staff Parking lot on Commonwealth close to Grove(It’s on the same road as we have always parked)

Announcements:

Monday’s Labor day Workout will be an Hour and the beatdown will begin at 0700 ( yes that’s 7:00 am in the morning)

12 Faithful arrived for today’s run. It was a perfect temperature for a run or for flying.

THE THANG

Run Backwards to Grove, turn right, Run to the Boulevard, Return for the 4, 5, 6 , 6+ mile loops, then back to the Shovel Flag.

MOLESKIN

YHC arrived early in the gloom to get some bonus mileage in before the PAX arrived, YHC thought someone would have had the same idea. Wearing enough reflective clothing, YHC could easily be spotted in case Jville showed. The two 747’s that tried landing on Commonwealth this morning has YHC rethinking the amount of Light and reflection necessary to prevent being run over by a car.

Happy that the PAX could complete the rest of the Backwards running that TOGA started us on yesterday. Sorry that Pucker was not there to show us how it’s done. Saab was not going to be late, he started running as he shut his car door, and looked slightly confused as the PAX started running backwards toward Grove, but quickly hit his reverse stride.

YHC had Life Savers Peppermints for the PAX that arrived early, Please check out this article for more info about running and Peppermint facts Link:Peppermint Grizzly and Best Shot were asking about it on the route out this morning.

YHC was glad to be able to run with Best Shot and Grizzly for a brief period this morning. We were able to attach to another run group, some of whom were more lit up than YHC. No Planes were sighted though.

Lug Nut, looking for more speed, found that the performance of a race car/runner can be subject to the amount of time it takes to make a PItSStop.

TYA was hot on the heels of Swirly and BT. BT and Swirly discovered that halting conversation can increase their pace, and they quickly out paced TYA. YHC is sure TYA continued to talk to himself.

SAAB was first to return the Shovel Flag from the longest loop. Way to hit it SAAB!

Announcements:

Sunday trail run will be at Pocahontas Park. 10k cross country loop that will be run twice. Meet at Martins at Stony Point at 6:30 to clown car to Chester. Let Jville know if you plan on joining his clown car.
Richmond GoRuck event is on October 23 & 24th. Talk to Honey Do. Preblast posted a few weeks back. Check it out here Red Light and Blue.

Next Wednesday’s Hill run will be followed by a beverage at TYA’s house – this will serve as our second F for August.

Bake sale, at Parham Rd Exxon (807 E. Parham Road) Friday 11 a.m Swirly and YHC daughters raising money for a School Athletic Trip.

12 Faithful posted this morning at the Top of Hillcrest

The THANG

Ran continuous loops of Hillcrest until the appointed time of 0615.

Marv took us out in the COT

Moleskin

YHC arrived early to leave his car at the normal starting point for the run with a sign for directions to Hillcrest, Aisle 5 and Wilson were kind enough to drive me there.

In prep for the BRR, a hill workout was needed. TYA suggested that we modify the run to accommodate just that. Last Wednesday afternoon’s hill workout was so much fun, why not try on a friday morning in the Gloom. Toga commented as we descended the first hill, ” a light would have been a good idea.”

The Iron Gates, towards the top of Hillcrest, gave each runner the subtle reminder that the hill was not yet over. The gates seemed further up the hill with each revolution past the Robin Masters estate. Although YHC never saw Magnum pull the Ferrari out of the driveway, probably too early to the Private investigator.

Wild life on Hillcrest was active this morning, between the Deer, and the Owl. Who YHC could plainly hear asking the same question over and over.

Sippy and Marv passed YHC early on, both looking very strong going up the hill. YHC is certain that Sippy did twice as many loops as YHC. Way to Dominate the hills MARV & SiPPY! Representing VCU in awesome fashion this morning!

When YHC asked MARV to take us out in the COT, he did such a good job, YHC thought he was going to end with This Prayer was Sponsored by Woodfin.

Post Workout

TYA and YHC caught up with Oyster at Ellewood’s. The conversation ensued that there continues to be a ongoing trash can debacle at this store, TYA pointed out that they have moved the trash/recycling away from the front door, Now there are four trash cans within 6 feet of each other by the other entry way. Apparently, TYA was the forth person to point out the issue this morning to the manager on duty. On further discussion with the manager, She requested that YHC fill out a comment card. Several of the employees of the store had made statements to YHC that having the trash cans in the improper location is making there job almost unmanageable, because as a result of the Trash cans are no longer being utilized correctly, and only one can is actually being used, therefore causing trash can overuse, Which we all know is becoming an epidemic in this country and in some cases can cause blindness. They are having to empty one can six-seven times a day versus the prior 1-2 times. YHC politely suggested that they contact Magnum PI to investigate this travesty, as we had run by the Robin Masters Estate several times earlier this morning, and clearly Magnum must be looking for additional work if he able to sleep in past 0530,(unless he was on an all night stake out with a fellow unnamed F3er, who can’t say why he is consistently late – oops sorry Conspiracy) This problem must be rectified before more damage is done.

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