Nine runners of different paces and distances explored new and familiar territory around UR. TYA took us out with a reminder about perspective and happiness.
Author: Lockjaw
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Snake River Revisited
A very lucky 13 beat the heat running, walking, and riding. We even had a visit from Phonics, who is speedy as always.
Hitchhiker asked for prayers promoting harmony and peace.
Phonics took us out.
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Utah
Six elite ruckers completed a 9.3 mile ruck in honor of D-Day. Terrain was varied, conversation as varied as the terrain, but the mission was consistent with singular focus.
Our route reflected the distance from Utah Beach to Sainte-Mere-Eglise – a key town that needed to be taken during the invasion.
Dropping the rucks for the 2nd F afterwards was euphoric after three hours on our feet. It was impactful to take an evening and reflect on the sacrifices made by others to afford today’s freedom.
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Omaha
Three ruckers with a mission launched from Libbie bound for 5.6 miles of the unknown. We covered a lot of hills. In fact, all of them. Tempsford, Wilton, Hillcrest, and Charmian. We moved at a good pace fueled by conversation, exchange of perspective, the cut off of happy hour, and to get the hills behind us.
2nd F was awesome as always.
June 6, we will launch from the same place, but at 7pm for 9.3 miles for the Utah ruck. We intend to end with a late dinner somewhere in the area. See Slack for details.
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Strawberry Newton Meters
Seven by foot and about that many on bikes converged on the OG of running AOs. A nice little venture seeing new streets with shade, peace, and conducive to a great run.
Shotgun took us out.
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Master of His Universe
Fourteen Road Scholars embraced the hills of Westham for routes of multiple lengths. We started out with a climb up University Dr, a detour to First Watch, and then dropped down to Westham Station. There were various “finger hills” that challenged the Pax.
The curious deer crossed the road and the hawk got his mouse. Marv took us out.
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Hog Tied
A record seven yogis, including one using a new mat, thought they were in for some light stretching to ease into the morning. We instead executed several power yoga motions building some muscle and breaking a sweat in the process.
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Failure to Lead
12. I mean 11 strong pax showed up for a rare Lockjaw Dogpile sighting. Full mosey to the second circle. COP and all that stuff.
Triple Check 1 – Lunge to the stop sign and back, HRM, and butterfly sit-ups.
Trek on the down the hill, but wait! A homemade implement of woe was placed along the way. A rotating rof so everyone gets a turn with upright rows.
Down the hill and to the pumphouse continuing to the end where historical trivia was doled out at Washington’s Arch. Triple Check 2 – run the trail loop, box cutters, and monkey humpers. The 7 deer who came across us were curious and confused by our display.
Up to the base of the pipeline for Triple Check 3 – run the pipeline, flutter kicks, and carolina dry-docks. Long mosey up the steep hill and back to the flag.
Oyster took us out.
Coffee was excellent today, both in the numbers that turned out as well as the lively discussion. Upchuck joined us, which was great to see!
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Any title will do
14 of Richmond’s runners and walkers converged on the mean streets with a familiar route. We went down Grove and meandered in the neighborhoods west of Three Chopt based on distance. Everyone enjoyed the climb up Iris, a stroll down York, and back on Grove.
TYA took us out.
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Swedish Tutors and the Anglerfish
An eleven inquisitive runners paid no heed to the frost warning and sought early miles on the road. Topics varied as much as the routes, but all returned with deep thoughts.
Up the hill to the main entrance and then up another hill to Three Chopt. Take the access road to Grove and then Granite, and then Patterson to head west. 4s turn on Pepper, 5s on Honker, and 6s on Westham Dr (returning via Lakewood).
YHC took us out.
Lots of great chatter and antics this morning. Turns out Finland is the happiest nation in the world with Sweden as number four. I guess you start out learning Swedish and end with Finnish.