Author: Lockjaw

  • Pokemon

    5 runners and 1 rider set out for the weekly run.

    The Thang:

    Head up and around CCV ascending Fairway and Iris to Three Chopt.  Connect to Grove to Maple to Patterson to Westham Parkway, and meander through the neighborhoods back to the lake.  6 milers had an extension midway through by instead turning at Grove and detouring up to Monument before doubling back to Patterson.

    NMS:

    YHC enjoyed the camaraderie of running with Swirly and Pucker.  Great way to keep motivated on the run.  Perfect day for a run as there were several other large running groups out on their own runs.

    The seal pups provided opportunity for corporate review of style, form, and effectiveness.  The corporate seal of approval was not given.

    Conversation shifted to the pokemon game phenomenon taking over this week.  Perhaps there is an opportunity for one of our future workouts to evolve from the game at some point.  Virtual geocaching….

    Offshore described his trip to the UK – brexit and the differences between a pub and a restaurant with regards to tolerance for youth watching soccer.  The Pax caught Offshore up on what he missed in the RVA – several beatdown workouts and a rogue racoon.

  • Back Blast from the Past

    9 Pax came out in the calm after the storm to cover some miles.

    We took a new route into Scott’s Addition.  4 milers turned around at Ardent, 5 milers came back on the Boulevard to Elwood to Grove, and 6 milers came home on Hermitage to Grove.

    NMC
    Power loss and vacation provided delay in the getting the back blast out.  However, YHC believes its better late than never to chronicle our post.

    It was a nice change of scenery to venture north into Scott’s Addition which was vacant at that hour.  Perhaps we should do it 12 hours later in the day and do a tour de brewery.

    Several trees were down on Grove including one on a car.  The Boulevard showed signs up high winds with some signs in disarray.

    Hardywood provided a tourism PSA for Austin, TX.

  • Wednesday Hill Run – Pre Blast

    Meet at 3 Sports parking lot Wednesday at 6:15 PM.  3 Sports is located at the northern end of the Huguenot Bridge.

    6241 River Rd
    Henrico, VA 23229

  • New Classic

    16 runners and bikers came out for perfect spring time run with a little chill to the air.

    The Thang:
    5 and 6 milers did the Carillon route with 6 milers extending to Patterson on the return trip.

    4 milers took Grove east, left on Boulevard, left on Monument, and left on Westmoreland.

    NMS:
    Great turn out this morning.  Everyone’s times are getting faster and the distance covered is growing.  Way to push it!

    The Pax caught sight of Saab periodically along the route as he interlaced this run with his 20+ mile route today.

    Good luck to TYA and Labrat running the half marathon on the trail this weekend.

    Lockjaw

  • #41

    18 came out to see the sun – an infrequent sight these days.

    The Thang:

    20 SSH, 20 DQ, 20 Russian Soldiers, 15 copperhead squats

    Mosey over to the field in front of the Carillon for modified triple checks. Pax at one end of the field doing squat jumps, Pax at the other end doing Carolina dry docks, a runner set them in motion. Each pax does 4 runs.

    Head up to the woods for touch a tree. 3 trees with incremental burpees at each tree. 7 new trees with incremental merkins. 11 new trees for speed.

    Head down past the pull up bars, down the trail to the road by the pump house. Modified Dora.

    Partner up and while one runs up the pipeline and back down the trail, the other does the following: 41 burpees, 141 merkins, 241 flutter kicks, 341 LBCs.

    Why 41 you say? Today is YHC’s 41st b-day and its time to celebrate with a little extra effort.

    Head up love hill to the wall next to the bowl. Partner up and one partner does balls to the wall and the other runs the bowl and back – bear crawling the hills. Switch and repeat.

    Two minutes of Mary – APD, American Hammer.

    Swirly took us out.

    NMS:
    There was a seal team wedding going on with technical tuxedo t-shirts and tutus. A sight to see.

    Way to go Saab for running to the workout, pushing hard and then running home for 18 miles distance.

    There is an outstanding ruling on whether Wilson is in attendance for today’s workout despite leaving 26 minutes into it. I think the pairing up with teams of 3 and teams of 2 made him uneasy. Corporate is confirming attendance based on policy.

    2nd F at ET where fun and good times were had by all.

    Announcements: Lockjaw has Q on Wednesday’s BRR training run, if the back allows. There will be a pre-blast with specifics, but I am thinking of of a later start (6:00/6:15 PM) and we will rally at 3 Sports for the Devil’s Pitchfork.

  • Blue Sky

    The Thang

    Five seasoned trail runners departed and headed east on the North Bank Trail to the Texas Beach bridge. Heading west and running along the river – we passed the Nickel Bridge, the train bridge, and just after Powhite we turned and came back to the VSF.

    NMS
    Other the the overcast skies, today felt like the Allman Brothers song “Blue Sky” as we were consistently in proximity to the rambling river and streams. The birds were aplenty and we caught five deer off guard as they bolted across our path through the woods with one diving into the stream.

    As we went west of the pump house, we had to blaze our own trail for the most part. I am sure it will be overgrown and impassable in a month’s time. We kept going and made it pretty far west just beyond Willow Oaks on the other side of the river. We turned around at this point. I could see a path continue further, but we would most likely keep taking it until we hit the Huguenot Bridge. Sometimes it is best to know when to turn around versus peering around another bend.

    YHC took us out. 2nd F at ET.

  • Three Posted Note Run

    8 Spider Run faithfuls and 1 new to the Spider Run gathered on a perfect spring morning. The “three posted route” from last week was revisited with a twist. To keep the Pax together, the lead group would run to the first waypoint and double back to the Pax’s six. The next waypoint would be given and repeat the run and return.

    The Thang:
    West to the baseball field and up to the Robin’s Center. Up the hill by the stadium and climb Snake Hill to Three Chopt. Take Honaker to Patterson. Right on Patterson and head east to Maple at the Pizza Hut.

    Right on Maple to Grove. Right on Grove to the road in front of the churches. Take this to St Christopher’s Road. Take the trail through St Christopher’s School and come out on Wesley.

    Wesley to Hanover westbound to Three Chopt. Cross Three Chopt and take Bandy Road back to the trail down the hill. Come out on the road and then take a left on the trail through the woods to emerge at the UR entrance.

    Take Campus Drive to the UR main entrance and hang a right to finish on a fast downhill.

    Mileage: 5.21

    Marv took us out.

    NMS
    Despite attempts to keep the Pax together, Marv and Sippy Cup in the lead pack disappeared less than a quarter mile into the run. Thankfully the rest of the Pax stuck together and no one got lost.

    Lot’s of runner activity out this morning, including a “Hey Roger” from Fudd’s Fan Club. That man is an institution in these parts it seems.

    Today’s route was a lot of fun. Some hills, some trail, lit city streets, and a great opportunity to run on some roads I have never run on before.

    It was great to see Pucker out today. I hope to see him come out often….or we will be ringing his doorbell en route.

    Well Done!

  • Kingpin

    10 dedicated runners set out to complete Richmond F3’s newest Tuesday AO: Spider Run.

    The Thang:

    Head out down the abandoned road next to CCV and come out at the shopping center. Cross the Huguenot Bridge and take the Riverside Drive exit. Head west upstream to Cherokee Rd and come about to return to the VSF.

    Total Miles: 5.3*

    *Additional mileage for Lockjaw, Saab, Fudd who ran to and from the AO, Swirly and Saab for their search and rescue mission.

    NMS:
    Wow, where do we start with today’s backblast.

    Fudd shows up with a swollen hand from a wasp sting reminiscent of the Woody Harrelson’s prosthetic in the Farrelly brother’s classic “Kingpin”. Wasp sting or bowling accident; one cannot determine.

    YHC had two routes in mind and left it up to Pax to determine their fate. The first route was very detailed on three posted notes worth of direction with a copy to be left with the lead pack. With Saab wondering how to read on the run and Fudd approaching a stroke from that many directions, we went with the other route. We will visit the primary route with advance marking at a future date.

    The run was awesome today. When crossing the bridge, we could see the lights of No Toll off in the distance as we pondered what our F3 brothers were up to in the gloom. The path along the river was serene and peaceful with the sounds of the river and birds welcoming the new day. Sunrise accompanied us on our return crossing of the bridge.

    The Pax all made it back to the AO, except for TYA. His whereabouts unknown, Saab and Swirly doubled back with certainty that ill fortune awaited since TYA never gets lost. TYA later emerges from the second story of the commons building and rejoins the Pax. How he not only got misdirected on an out and back course but also entered a building and came out of the second story is still unknown.

    YHC took us out.

  • Stroll to Dogpile

    14 runners and bikers enjoyed a great morning on the town

    The Thang:
    Head east on Grove.

    At the Boulevard, 4 milers take a left and go to Monument. Left on Monument, left on Westmoreland and back to the SF.

    5 and 6 milers instead take a right on Boulevard and head south. Boulevard turns into Blanton. Take Blanton right up to the front of the Carillon – up the steps, across the promenade, and back down the steps.

    Outbound on Blanton, left on Douglasdale. Go across the highway and a right on Portland. Take Portland to the end and dogleg through Windsor Farms.

    Cary to Malvern and head north on Malvern. 5 milers take a left and head back on Grove to the SF.

    6 milers continue North on Malvern to Patterson. Left on Patterson, left on Westmoreland, and back to the SF.

    Marv took us out inspirationally as always.

    NMS
    Testimonial of F3 – YHC runs further, faster and with deeper meaning with the Pax than on his own. The 5 milers took turns pushing the pace with Swirly cranking it up on the last stretch. Good conversations with all and I got to know Mr. Rodgers better.

    Saab ran to the workout, ran the 6 miles, and ran home. YHC was on the lookout for a broken down Saab on the side of the road. Driving home, I did overtake him about a mile and a half from the AO still going strong and perhaps even at a faster pace. Well done Saab!

    HDHH next Wednesday. Let Flashdance know if you are going so he can get a headcount.

    See TYA for one of a few limited edition BRR spots remaining.

  • Tour de Westham

    Eight runners posted for a chilly morning run in spring time.

    Here’s the route:

    Head west from the UR Commons and cut up to the parking lot between the Robins Center and the baseball field.  Go by the fraternities and take the break in the fence.  A left on Baldwin to Westham Pkwy.  A left on Westham and cross River Rd.  Down the hill to Westham Station (the lead pack ran back up the hill for bonus miles).  Take Westham Station out to the shopping center and pick up the abandoned road back to UR.  BT call an audible for more miles and we began the ascent up Ridgeway and down Roselawn to the finish.

    Total miles: 4.8 (about 0.5 extra for those who did a complete uphill segment at Westham Station)

    Fudd took us out.

    NMC

    Seven Pax were awaiting departure on the run and Fudd pedaled up on commandeered UR bike to shorten the commute to the AO from the house.  We almost had a Spider Run gears team of one.

    Eight is a great turnout for the new Spider Run.  Let’s keep it up.