Author: Phonics

  • Fashionably Late

    Seven of DaVille’s finest, including 2 who made it to the AO before 5:30 AM, gathered in the Atlee High School parking lot on this perfect Tuesday morning for running and rucking. The runners ran into King’s Charter for 21 minutes and then returned along the same route in 19 minutes. The distance was about 5.2 miles. The Ruckers rucked around the Atlee High School area.

    COT: Numberarama, Name-O-Rama, Announcements, Trail Mix took us out.

    NMS:

    We should make it offical DaVille policy that the starting time is 5:33 AM. When YHC pulled into Atlee’s parking lot at 5:30 AM and 30 seconds, there was one rucker and one runner waiting patiently for others to arrive. By the time that BAM! and YHC started their run, 4 more ruckers had arrived. YHC had a principal in high school that used to post the starting time of all events ending in 9. So graduation started at 5:59 PM. That made all of us know that we had to be there before 6 PM. I’ve also been told that an assistant principal from that same high school years observed that students were generally no more than 3 minutes tardy to school. What he did was set the school clock back 3 minutes, and everybody started to arrive on time.

    Announcements: The opening of Wong’s Taco continues to dominate the discussion during announcements. A summary of reviews so far appears to be long wait times, understaffed, but the food is outstanding. F3 RVA/DaVille might make a stop there once the crowd slows up some in a few weeks.

    Gotta Run!

    Phonics

  • Is It Don Quixotes or Abe Vigodas?

    The Carpenter made a return to DaPile on this perfect Saturday. The PAX anticipated a beatdown not seen around here for at least 5 years. This is what occurred.

    Mosey to Basketball Court

    COP: – All IC

    • 25 SSH
    • Arm Circles
    • 10 Bat Wings with Heel Raises
    • 10 Cardinal Cherry Pickers
    • 10 Hand-Released Merkins, Hold Plank
    • 10 Plank Jacks, Hold Plank then 10 HRM, Hold Plank
    • 10 Mountain Climbers, then 10 HRM, Hold Plank
    • 10 Alternating Shoulder Taps, 10 HRM, Hold Plank
    • 10 Plank Jacks, 10 HRM, Hold Plank

    Mosey to Altee Tables

    Crush It!

    • 5 SCs, 5 Derkins
    • 10 SCs, 10 Merkins
    • 15 SCs, 15 Incline Merkins
    • 20 SCs, 20 WW2 sit-ups
    • 25 SCs, 25 LBCs IC
    • 20 SCs, 20 WW2 Sit-up

    Mosey to Inner Bus Loop

    Bear/Crab/Lunge

    • Bear Crawl to Tree, 10 slow squarts
    • Crab Walk to Tree, 10 Slow Squats
    • Lunge to Tree, 10 Slow Squats
    • Bear Crawl to tree, 10 Slow Squats
    • Crab Walk to tree, 10 Slow Squats
    • Lunge to Tree, 10 Slow Squats
    • Bear Crawl to Tree, 10 Slow Squats
    • Crab Walk to Tree, 10 Slow Squats

    Mosey to VSF

    Bulkhead lead stretching

    COP: Numberarama, Name-O-Rama, Announcements, The Carpenter took us out with a moment of silence and prayer

    NMS:

    It was great having The Carpenter back as the Q today. There was some definite concern over the return of the 4X4, but it was never called.

    We concluded that Abe Vigotas are just slow Don Quixotes. There is a question about this in New Jersey.

    Gotta Run!

    Phonics

  • Direct or Inverse Correlation?

    Five posted to the Tomato Run/Ruck in Rutland on this Thursday morning. The 2 runners took off along the Bojangles loop running through the library parking lot Kroger Parking lot, townhomes, then the reverse Rutland loop and finally the Bojangles loop for 4.9 miles. The runners were unsure where the Ruckers went since they ran virtually everywhere that the Ruckers were supposed to be. There was a theory that they popped into a local household to drink coffee and watch the morning news.

    COT: Numberarama, Name-O-Rama, Announcements, No Idea took us out.

    NMS:

    It was on the chilly side today. Likely few of these cold morning remaining in the Spring season. The runners showed a negative slip throughout their run. It also appeared that the mumblechatter decreased as they went further. The question is: Is this a direct correlation as their mile splits were negative, lower mumblechatter or is this an inverse as their speed increased, their mumblechatter decreased? This is to be determined later.

    Announcements: No Idea gave Wong’s Tacos 2 thumbs up.

    Gotta Run!

    Phonics

  • The Ruckers kept coming

    Nine Davillians posted on this perfect Tuesday for the Raider Run/Ruck. The 3 runners ran into Honey Meadows, Kings Charter, then crossed Atlee Station Road to go into Madison Springs as well as surrounding neighborhoods before returning to Atlee High School for 4.3 miles. The 6 ruckers rucked around the area for an unknown distance.

    Numberarama, Name-O-Rama, Announcements, BAM! took us out.

    NMS:

    Good numbers this morning. For running, the weather was about as good as it gets with no wind and temperatures in the mid 40s. Its been a while since 6 ruckers have posted. As the runners were getting started, we kept seeing LIFO ruckers driving into the parking lot. For the route the runners used today, its always nice when YHC is able to lead the runners through this route error free since it can be confusing.

    Announcements: Wong’s Taco’s opening today at 11 AM. (Update – by 6:30 PM, the libraries parking lot was packet likely with patrons from PBR, Charred, and Wong’s Tacos. It might look like this every night from now on until more parking is constructed. Not sure what the librarians think.)

    Gotta Run!

    Phonics

  • 4-1 brocode style

    Three runners and three ruckers posted on this perfect Tuesday for another edition of the Raider’s Run/Ruck. The runners ran into Giles and then returned along Atlee Station Road. The Ruckers rucked into various spots.

    COT: Numberarama, Name-O-Rama, Announcements, Yard Sale took us out.

    Gotta Run!

    Phonics

  • When will Wong’s Taco’s Open?

    Three runners and one lonely rucker looking for a friend posted to the Tomato Run/Ruck on this perfect Thursday. As the runners took off, they had one lingering question. Sure, March Madness was a topic and the question, “Can Nebraska win it all?” was asked. But all that was on their minds was, “When will Wong’s Tacos open? Sure, we would look on the website and see “March 31, 2026” as the official date, but that’s cheating. Did they have employees yet? Had they organized the kitchen yet? Regardless, excitement is in the community as it gets closer and closer to the opening date.

    The Runners did the reverse library/Bogangles loop, Kroger loop, then to Rutland, Cool Spring Forest, and back. The rucker was everywhere looking for a friend.

    COT: Numberarama, Name-O-Rama, Announcements, Opus took us out.

    NMS:

    Go RAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sure, Go HOOS!, Cornhuskers, and whoever you are rooting for. Have a great day everybody!

    Gotta Run!

    Phonics

  • Welcome Back Winter

    It might have been 70 and sunny somewhere at 5:30 AM on this St. Patrick’s Day, but as the 3 runners and 3 ruckers stepped out of their cars at Atlee High School, the wind brought back that familiar feel of winter.

    The 3 runners ran the farmhouse loop for 4.3 miles. The ruckers walked around the campus and possibly other locations.

    COT: Numberarama, Name-O-Rama, Announcements, BAM! took us out.

    NMS:

    As the runners took off, no ruckers had made it to the AO yet. Off to the distance, one rucker was observed driving in. As the runners returned, two others had joined him in the ruck. The runners talked about everything from yesterday’s weather to retirement. We were just all thankful that we made it through yesterday’s forecast safely.

    Gotta Run!

    Phonics

  • Deer and Boberry sightings

    Three dudes gathered at the Pump House for another edition of Sunday Funday. For the route, we crossed the bridge then made our way along the soutside before crossing to return along the North Bank. Saab broke away at Brown’s Island and ran up the Memorial Hill before returning along the roads. Helix and YHC put in 7.1 miles.

    Along the way, we ran into Boberry who is training for a 50K. There was also a deer on the trail that startled YHC as the deer and a companion took off down the hill.

    Gotta Run!

    Phonics

  • Spring Forward Respectfully

    Five sleep deprived dudes, all getting respect, arrived in the dark for another episode of Sunday Funday. Sippy originally led the way was we we crossed the bridge then ran along the south before returning on the north.

    COT: Numberarama, Name-O-Rama, Announcements, Sippy Cup took us out.

    NMS:

    It was great making it out to Sunday Funday this morning. YHC ran most of the way with Helix, and we were able to catch up on what our families are doing as well as other topics.

    During the COT, Sippy Cup started a discussion about the time change. We then started a discussion about when it should be and if it was necessary. British Columbia is springing forward and not going back. Spain has it but springs forward in April. Some cons of spring forward include: messes with our circadian rhythm leading to an increase of strokes, increases in obesity, and car accidents. Pros: Maybe saving electricity cost and possible economic benefits with people staying out longer. It is also nice in March to have more daylight after work. Will we keep changing or will our politicians choose standard or daylight savings. Stay tuned.

    Announcements: There are several in the F3RVA community who need thought and prayers. Say a prayer for them today.

    Gotta Run!

    Phonics

  • What is February 29, 1980? BAM!

    2 Runners and a lonely Rucker posted on this perfect Thursday morning in Rutland to get a little exercise. With the amazing weather, this is what occurred:

    The Route

    The Runners did the traditional Rutland Route by going through Rutland into Cool Spring Forest into Knollwood, back to Cool Spring Forest to the Cool Spring North trail. They then went back into Cool Spring Forest turning on Crestfield and back to the VSF for 5.2 miles.

    The Rucker rucked around Rutland and possibly in Cool Spring Forest.

    COT: Numberarama, Name-O-Rama, Announcements, BAM! took us out.

    NMS:

    A great thing about the COT is when somebody calls out a new year around the sun when nobody knew it. BAM! called out 46. Well, happy birthday BAM! When was your birthday? This is an easy answer to most of us, but if you were born on February 29, its not quite as simple. You are 46 years old but have only celebrated your official birthday 11 times. BAM! you’ve got the Q on February 29, 2028 for #12.

    Gotta Run!

    Phonics