The 530 crew header out Hamilton to Westwood and hang a left. Westwood turns into Malvern. 4s take Malvern to Grove and back to the AO with 5s hanging a right on Patterson, a left on Lexington, and a left on Grove.
The crew took a sidebar to admire the Carvanna facility and search the pockets for some change to get a car out of the machine.
YHC took us out.
The routes were simple in execution, complicated in explanation. Regardless, all made it back on time.
Off we went via the bat cave, watching for ice. Behind the shopping center and picking up Westham Station with a nice ascent up the hill. Left on Ross to pick up the Culpeper, Thom, Cameron loop to then tread across the First Watch AO to pick up Gaymont.
4s turned right on University to return to the flag. 5s and 6s turner left to take the Ziontown extension. 5s then picked up Lakewood to University and back home while 6s continued down Forest to take Rock Creek, Baldwin, Westham Pkwy to University.
Marv took us out in excellence.
Moleskin: While waiting for 530 to roll about, Splinter spotted green glitter in the snow. Discussion and debate followed with speculation as to its origins. Unicorns? An art project that went sideways? Fell off of one of the Pax member’s clothes after a night out? One may never know.
Wow! More people were on the 0500 departure list than the standard 530 launch. Well done for all of those seeking extra miles in the gloom!
For those on the 530 departure, we went west on Grove and a right on the access road in front of the churches. Take a right on St Chris and a right on Patterson. 4s turn right on Westmoreland, 5s on Malvern, and 6s on Nansemond – all returning on Grove to the AO.
Faceplant got slightly lost, but just as confident in his ability to get lost, he was equally capable of finding a route home. Improvising at its best.
YHC took us out.
18 or so runners cruised the early morning streets of Richmond in search of some miles. A good time was had by all and Upchuck took us out.
Routes were through Windsor Farms and back out to Patterson and a meander back to the AO depending on the mileage.
13 runners of all different paces, distances, and start times launched for the final run for 2021. Routes cruised through the museum district to Byrd Park and back.
Marv took us out.
Thoughts and prayers to Marv and his family.
Hoping to see some holiday slights, off we went on our light tour of Monument. Commonwealth to Monument and head east. 4s turn at the Blvd, 5s at Allison, and 6s at Stuart Circle all returning back on Monument and take a left on Sauer to Grove.
Bodos took us out in style.
It was great meeting up for coffee afterwards with such a large group. The workouts and the second Fs build a strong camaraderie that YHC is thankful for everyday, but especially this time of year.
Five regulars and one 2.0 showed up for a holiday workout, lights, and good times and left with so much more.
A lap around the compound to warm us up. COP including SSH, Helicopters, Don Quixote, Hill Billies.
12 Days of Christmas
Over to the picnic tables for Lindsays: Dips and LBCs
Circle up for Jack Webbs – 1 merkin, 4 shoulder presses, 8 arm circles were the ratios and we went through 10 iterations.
Turn it over to Chum Bucket for some closing yoga.
YHC took us out.
Announcement:
HDHH this Wednesday at 5:45. See Slack for info.
It’s spring already? Off we went to Scott’s Addition via a passage down Commonwealth to Monument to Roseneath. 4s hang a right at The Veil on Clay, right on McTavish, Tilden to Kennsington to Patterson, to Commonwealth to the AO.
5s and 6s continue on Roseneath and a right on Norfolk, and a right on Blvd. 5s bring it home on Kennsington to Patterson to Commonwealth. 6s head down to Byrd Park, a right on Shepard to Grove and home.
Upchuck took us out.
Moleskin
Great conversation today with the pack YHC was running with. It makes the miles fly by. Hitch is looking for a solid beverage to help him with his break between semesters. If you have a recommendation, update the comments to help with his #DayDrinking.
A new layer of Shakedown’s psyche was unveiled today as he mixed up Cradle Robber with Grave Robber. Let’s unpack that sometime.
Safe travels to many Pax who will be on the road over the holidays. Stay safe, return soon.
HDHH next week to celebrate the holidays and all the Pax birthdays. YHC will send a pre-blast soon.
A few good men and some others showed up for this week’s installment of Mary complete with FNG.
530 rolls around and off we go to the blacktop for COP: Don Quixote, Helicopters, SSH, Scorpion Kicks and we are ready to roll.
Triple Check; P1 BTTW, P2 Elbow Plank, P3 karaokes the blacktop, 3 burpees, and karaoke back.
Off to the field lining up facing the trees for a cumulative Red Barchetta with % reflecting distance across the field.
Round 1 – 10% for 10 HRM
Round 2 – 10% for 10 HRM, 25% for 25 jump squats
Round 3 – 10% for 10 HRM, 25% for 25 jump squats, 50% for 50 Carolina Dry Docks
Round 4 – 10% for 10 HRM, 25% for 25 jump squats, 50% for 50 Carolina Dry Docks, 75% for 75 LBCs
Round 5 – 10% for 10 HRM, 25% for 25 jump squats, 50% for 50 Carolina Dry Docks, 75% for 75 LBCs, 100% for 100 American Hammers
Mosey to the Side of the school for Lindsays: Donkey Kicks, Bear Crawl, and Box Cutters.
Around front for three sets of 25 PLTs.
Back to the shovel flag for some Flutter Kick Mary.
YHC took us out.
Moleskin: Welcome Jessup! Its great to have an FNG out, even a friend of Doublemint. Hopefully we will see you out here again soon.
With plenty of time to spare before the arrival of two 2.0s, Ripcord came out to enjoy today’s run. YHC chose a route to hit some of the streets that we never cover: Stuart and Park.
East on Grove, left on Nansemond, right on Stuart. 4s turn left on Davis, 5s on Meadow, and 6s go Linden with all three distances coming back on Park. Take a left on Rosneath and back to Grove to the AO.
Ripcord took us out.