Though coincidental, the route called today is the classic Reverse Carillon. After a little bit of explanation – including the fact that the reverse route is the dominant direction – off we went.
Good conversation along the way as perspectives were shared. The two blocks of sudden November Rain (cue the GNR song) was a nice surprise.
OBT took us out.
11 by foot and 1 by road bike converged this morning. We headed east to then pick up Hanover for the Halloween tour. Some decorations were out, but not as many as prior years, probably due to the time remaining until Halloween.
Moleskin: Its always the simplest things that turn out providing entertainment. That is definitely the case with this group with the parking lot as our canvas! Things can appear skinny, long, or droopy, with the right angle from the light.
Marv took us out and did it well.
We ran north, crossed broad and worked our way through a redeveloped area. Heading south on Staples Mill, we then continued further south on Chantilly. Routes diverged at Patterson, based on mileage.
OBT took us out
Three early riser and amateur stargazers embraced the chill in the air to stretch things out. Problems were solved, backs stretched, and constellations identified.
Forteen warriors in the gloom, one topic of conversation for 90 minutes straight. We worked out around the lake, amongst the deer, and with an unusually great number of car traffic. Micro-blocks were used and the conversation was plenty.
YHC took us out.
2nd F at Libbie Market next disappoints.
It started as seven and then broke out into two groups of two and three groups of one for a series of Tabathas after COP.
Series 1 – Seal Jacks, Squats, HRMs, Elbow Plank, and Box Cutters – Timed across stations and three times through the series.
Series 2 – Rocky Balboa’s, Lunges, Dips, Elbow Plank, and Flutter Kicks – Timed across stations and three times through the series.
YHC took us out. Prayers for those in our schools and Last Call’s friend’s grandson.
Men emerged from the gloom to see what “likely to lead” had in store for them. Off to the side yard grass for COP. The usual suspects plus some more intense yoga got us started.
Off to the pavilion for 11s – Abyss Merkins and Pole Smokers. Return the tables in their proper order and off to the blacktop.
Triple Check – P1mkaraoke out, 3 burpees, karaoke back. P2 does elbow plank and P3 does BTTW.
Circle up around the monkey bars. One person does 15 leg lifts while the Pax does the following: R1 flutters kicks, R2 squats, R3 Carolina Dry Docks. A round of arm circles for the Pax who have left us.
Back to the blacktop for some Mary. 10 APDs and 20 American Hammers. Hitch’s kid alarm sounded and we needed to head back to the flag.
YHC took us out.
According to the dogs in the tron collars, the following may have happened. After admiring the morning darkness with light obscured by clouds, directions were simple and to the point. Batcave, across the river, and downstream. 4s turn at Oxford, 5s at Rockfall, and 6s at the quarry (or crevasse filled with water on the right).
YHC took us out.
Eighteen by ruck, run, or road bike surrendered to the moment of a perfect morning. Routes were perfectly curated to highlight some of the finest running roads in RVA. Some sections were new, some were well trodden, but all together exciting!
Announcements: The Bridge is coming up in October. Look for more info soon!
YHC took us out with deep thoughts about being in the moment between past and present.
17 of RVA’s finest launched into the cool morning promptly at 530. Covering distances and paces as desired by all. Little raccoons climbing trees by the lake. Rolling hills and pre-fall leaves hang from trees.
OBT took us out.