Author: EF Hutton

  • 5 Is the Loneliest Number

    Twelve men were exited to start their day with some hills around Westham.  Here’s where they went:

    The Route

    All

    • L on UR Drive
    • L on Campus
    • L on College
    • R on University
    • R on Westham
    • L on Lindsay Dr (add Lindsay Ct down and back)
    • L on Forest

    4s

    • L on Lakewood
    • R on Westham
    • L on University
    • L on College
    • Enter UR behind baseball field and BTF

    5s/6s

    • R on Ridge
    • L on Ziontown to University

    5s

    • Continue on University
    • L on College
    • Enter UR behind baseball field and BTF

    6s

    • From University R on Gaymont cross River to S Ridge
    • Continue on Westham Station and BTF via the Bat Cave

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    As YHC awaited launch he looked around and noted that everyone was a 4 miler, that was until a few 6s came in hot, but nary another 5 miler.  Alas, YHC set off into the darkness alone.  In a sleepy saunter YHC jumped when Bone Thugs came out from nowhere on Forest to scare the Q and ask for directions home.  Consensus was the route was a thumbs up and will be filed away for future use.  Today’s apparel choices were almost completely appropriate.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • Beer mile 10/29 – See Faceplant
    • Prayers for the Freeman HS community

  • Umbrella Route

    With a deliberately long route planned for Gypsy, YHC and five others took to the hilliest streets of the West End.  Gypsy was on assignment, but here’s where the rest went:

    The Route

    • R on Pump
    • R on Ridgefield
    • R on Falconbridge
    • L on Raintree
    • Continue across Gayton to Chauncey to Waltham (Go desired distance)
    • Reverso Waltham to Chauncey across Gayton to Raintree
    • L on Falconbridge
    • R on Pump
    • Back to VSF

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    Currahee is typically not quite as hilly as SpiderRun, but YHC tried to find its best impersonation today.  Good pace with Pinto and Lighthouse leading the way.  All returned nearly on time, none got lost.  YHC will consider the route a success.  Discussions of BRR continue, the allure may be too much for Mr. Rogers to resist returning.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • Convergence and Retreat – 9/24
    • Beer mile in October – See Faceplant
    • Prayers for lots of guys going through hard times

  • Exclusive Club

    Can a party of 1 still be a party? Can a club with 1 member still be a club? You’re darn right it can. Breakfast Club is so fire only YHC can get in. Next week is ladies night.

  • Statute of Limitations Backblast

    Nine ran around the West End to parts YHC doesn’t recall, but there were loops around a townhouse or condo community to determine the desired mileages. Backblast was timely-ish.

  • Breaking and Entering, Misdemeanor?

    With BRR live, five men took to the mean streets surrounding Godwin HS in their honor.  According to the interweb, the route should have been a public hair shy of 5 miles, though Gypsy’s watch said otherwise.  Nonetheless appropriate mileage was accomplished.  Here’s where they went:

    The Route

    • R on Pump
    • L on Ridgefield
    • R on Copperas
    • R on Little League Drive
    • Follow main road up and around TSI Training Center
    • Exit TLL complex passing Field 10 over to Field 4 and through the pathway
    • L on John Rolfe
    • R on Pump
    • Finish with a loop of Godwin

    Numberama, Nameorama, COT

    MOLESKIN

    YHC figured numbers would be low with many of the Currahee regulars in the mountains, but was happy to see 4 other smiling faces.  YHC swears the route when mapped was 4.88 miles but will plan routes closer to 6 next time to keep everyone happy.  Tuckahoe Little League was surprisingly locked up, though far from secure.  A quick shimmy through the loosely chained gate and the PAX was on its way.  Enjoy the weekend.

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • Gypsy has pre-run at GridIron tomorrow
    • Convergence and Retreat – 9/24
    • Ruck if interested in October – See Gomer
    • Beer mile in October – See Faceplant
    • Prayers for the BRR teams – watch where you step when exiting the van

  • Pour In Two

    Twelve runners, walkers, and ruckers for the most on the books, off the books, workout in RVA. Distances between 3 and 17 miles were covered. Leather chairs were soiled and beers were funneled.

  • Stranger Danger

    One solo runner nearly got jacked but lived to tell the story. Watch your back out there.

  • We Just Felt Like Runnin

    Hardywood up to no good, a mosey with Rosie, and YHC packing D. 3.5+ today.

  • Punisher Lives On

    Three studly men went over here and did some exercises, went over there and did some exercises, then finished over there with some more exercises.

  • 4 Corners and a Lady of the Night

    Open Q sheet so EF and the HP Band took the stage. COP, 4 Corners w Prostitute, PAX Carry Suicides, 100 yd Lunge w Squats, Mary, Announcements, Prayers, COT. Welcome back Tramp Stamp. And a loooonggg overdue Backblast.