Author: Splinter

  • Lighted Runway on Iris

    Nine Spider Run regulars stiff-armed the brisk weather for a solid Tuesday morning date with the pavement. Route was posted early so there were few questions.

    The Route

    https://onthegomap.com/s/3ruisnvl

    • Everyone do 1 lap around the track
    • 4s take a right out of the track on Maple back to York/Iris
    • 5s take a left on Maple, right on Patterson, then right on Seneca then back via Grove and Iris
    • 6s take a left on Maple, right on Patterson,  then a right on Albemarle then back via Grove and Iris

    Numbers, names, YHC took us out.

    Announcements

    • TYA is offering women’s communication advice every Tuesday after Spider Run
    • 12 Days is next Tuesday, looking for someone to cover Spider Run

    Moleskin

    Rather than run immediately up Gateway to get to Campus and Three Chopt, YHC decided on a slower burn up the hill. Seems like it worked as there was positive feedback around the group.

    Splinter out

  • Do you have one of those for your…

    Nine runners and two or three riders, including one with a new pair of battery powered gloves, convened for today’s snow-less edition of RAMM. After a quick route creation from the warmth of YHCs heated seats, and a possible reverse (or regular) Carillon route was almost suggested, we chose for the newly created route. Which in reality was simply retracing of old routes with a goal of maximizing holiday lights.

    The Route

    6s go west on Grove to Wisteria, Wisteria to east on Patterson

    4s / 5s north on Commonwealth to east on Patterson

    4s turn right on Roseneath

    5s / 6s turn right on Allen

    Everyone turn right on Floyd and work their way back to Grove an the VSF

    Announcements

    • See this thing called Slack for details on Swiper’s son’s Eagle Scout project. Small donations accepted. Beware of the tip.
    • Prayers for those in our PAX that are dealing with various health and life issues, especially in this holiday season.

    Numbers, names, YHC took us out.

    Moleskine

    So much for holiday lights. Data centers must be drawing all the power for LED twinkle lights. Lots of dark segments out there today. Still a pleasant route through the fan.

    Apparently YHC can’t follow his own directions. Enamored in conversation, we missed the turn at Allen and went all the way to Lombardy. My bad.

    For those that haven’t noticed, Bodo’s has moved onto a new pair of shoes with a much darker cause associated with them.

    Thanks for letting me volunteer a route with 2 minutes to spare. Glad Sippy caught up to us all.

    Splinter out.

  • Oops, We Did it Again

    Thirteen eager holiday beavers launched whenever they wanted, with a goal of finishing right at 0615. Some were early, some were late, everyone was thankful.

    The Route

    https://onthegomap.com/s/1kaubs8k

    Numbers, names, YHC took us out.

    Moleskine

    Always great to do this route annually. Even if this particular race is a thing of the past, it’s always fun to run the same route and reminisce of past events.

    This year, YHC is thankful each and every one of you. Each of you contribute in your own way to making this community a better place. There are those in the world that try to bring us down but the strong individuals we surround ourselves with will only allow us to continue to seek to be better people. Better people for ourselves, our families, our friends, and our coworkers. Take this week and be thankful for the people that make life truly a blessing.

    Announcements

    • 0700 Thanksgiving day celebration of southern Thanksgiving at Mary Munford, led by Handshake
    • 0530 Thanksgiving day ultimate (where I’m told there will be lamps) at Timberwolf

    Splinter out.

  • Stellar Citizens

    Ten guardians of the polls gathered for this week’s Spider Run. With no one on the Q sheet last night, YHC grabbed it and decided not to post a route. Partly to see if people thought intervals were coming and partly because I was lazy. Either way, we had 10, 9 on foot and 1 on wheels.

    The Route

    • Mount Henrico

    Numbers, names, where one forgot his age, before YHC took us out.

    Announcements

    • Those not running the richmond races can join EF Hutton for a trip to the bridge on 11/15. See him for deetz

    Well done fellas! Get ‘er done today!

    Splinter out.

  • Celebratory Crash Landing

    Somewhere along the line this BB was deleted. Recreating for continuity. Happened before School of Rock.

  • Was that Oval Ohs?

    Twelve accomplished gentlemen fought off the allure of a warm fartsack for today’s drizzling edition of Spider Run. Even though there were complaints offered on Slack last night, directions were spot on so off we went.

    The Route

    • 4s: Refuted impeccable instructions and went across the bridge and back
    • 5s: Up along the lake by the baseball field
    • Across the parking lot to College
    • Right on Campus
    • Left then hard left on West Bostwick to the parking lot and back
    • Up Bostwick proper back to Campus
    • Left then hard left on Old Mill to the end and back
    • Up Old Mill proper back to Campus
    • Cross Campus to Towana to Roselawn up to Campus
    • Back Roselawn to a left on Ridgeway
    • Left on Fairway and left on Tapoan to Three Chopt
    • 6s added a little more
    • Everyone else BTTVSF

    Numbers, names, YHC took us out.

    Moleskine

    After a few weeks of flatter routes, YHC was feeling spicy. With no one on the Q sheet after coming home from volleyball last night, YHC conjured up a perfect route for this morning.

    Lots of great mumblechatter amongst the 5s group. A particular highlight was Bodo’s recollection of his most recent concert, The Oh Hellos. Everyone else heard the Oval Ohs, which was close but not accurate. Either way, worth a listen!

    Have a great day everyone!

    Splinter out.

  • The Thing

    No idea what happened. Backblast seems to be lost.

  • Oven Mitts, All-Stars, and Car Music

    Some number more than 15 gathered by foot, bike, or peg leg to scatter out and cause a ruckus in the neighborhood. After most everyone made it back, we gathered up and had great fellowship. But first, the route.

    The Route

    • North on Commonwealth
    • East on Patterson
    • Turn right at 21 minutes
    • Turn right on Grove
    • BTTVSF

    Numbers, names, Marv took us out.

    Moleskine

    Solid showing for Mary this AM. Bikers may have outnumbered runners, they certainly outnumbered the walkers. Great to see some of the All Stars show up this morning so we could all dance to the inspirational music during COT.

    For the record, TYA had gloves on today.

    Splinter out

  • Talk Soup

    Seven RAMM regulars stiff-armed the impending storms and gathered for the 529th iteration of RAMM. Instructions were offered, then emphasized to avoid the 195 on ramp, then off we went, perfectly on time.

    The Route

    • East on Grove, over 195 then right on Berrington
    • Berrington to Floyd
    • 4s left on Strawberry, 5s left on Vine, 6s left on Tilden
    • West on Hanover, getting around the museum the easiest way before finding Hanover again
    • Left on Thompson then right on Grove

    Numbers, names, Marv took us out.

    Moleskine

    Lots of discussion about the weather today. Not because we didn’t have much else to talk about, but because it sucked. We are all ready for fall to return.

    Have a great Friday everyone!

    Splinter

  • Quartile of Seasons?

    Twelve spiderlings found our secret lair and took on today’s navigational challenge. Even the one cherry popper managed to find his way back today. After EF Hutton aggressively repeated himself to week 2 cherry popper Noodles, YHC offered disjointed directions before off we went.

    The Route

    Countryside lollipops.

    4s: https://onthegomap.com/s/4osd9kdk
    5s: https://onthegomap.com/s/knmuauuv
    6s: https://onthegomap.com/s/6odnu0hj

    Numbers, names, announcements before YHC took us out.

    Announcements

    • CSAUP this Friday, the non-frozen triangle with rucking involved. See slack for details.

    Moleskine

    Under normal circumstances, YHC tries to avoid the driveway trail over to Roslyn Hills Park except for the summer months where there is ample light. Luckily, plenty of man-made light was available today and no one succumbed to the roots on the trail. What happened after the trail, event though it should have been the easiest part, was more confusing. Oh well, we all made it back.

    After doubling back on Countryside to ensure the rest of the 5s knew what they were doing, YHC and Spine joined the 5s mid-conversation. A question was asked if we always do the same route. Not a chance, and according to Upchuck, we don’t repeat in the same moon cycle or quartile of the seasons. Sounds good Upchuck.

    We are currently in prime running weather so come out and join us. As we say at Spider Run, no where to go but up.

    Splinter out.