Tag: Off The Books

Two posted at Urban Farmhouse and decided to do the normal loop in reverse.  Somehow there was more uphill to this run that the original way.  Maybe that’s not the case but the hill towards the end was unexpected.  YHC does not remember going down that one on the way out.  Great to run with Honeymoon on the first real run since BRR, felt good to get some miles in.   What’s the next race?

Quick coffeeteria after the run before heading out to enjoy a beautiful Sunday.  Off the books is still on for anyone that wants to join us early on a Sunday.

YHC withdrew himself from the confines of bed for a Sunday stroll. Similar as previous runs – Rosie route  – past the three schools of Midlothian. 5.8 miles total. No chatter this morning, no prayer or F3 as YHC has a date with IKEA in NOVA. See you all in the gloom this week.

-Singer

2 strong runners discussed Wilson’s fartsacking tendency on Sundays before heading out for a sunny and 70 run around Midlothian.

The run was down Charter Colony to Tomahawk Creek Middle, run around the school to check out the new AO.  Lots to do there, it’ll be a good one.  Back down Charter Colony with an added loop around John Tyler Community College.  Back to Urban Farmhouse with a loop around the parking lot to get to an even 7 miles.

Good coffeteria today with Honeymoon.  Looking forward to football season and some oysters this fall.

Two lonely PAX arrived at the predetermined place and time expecting a pack of wolves. Two expected riders were AWOL. The fart sack obviously won this morning.  I have three bikers EH’d and hope we can build our numbers to support this AO.

We consoled ourselves with a longer and faster than usual ride. We executed the route below and (thanks to Chainsaw’s motor) we maintained an 18+ MPH pace which is good for me on a 25 mile ride.

Route on Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/1136304934/overview

Announcements:

• Reese Strong 5K – F3 will have a presence there and it is encouraged to make time for this worthy event – http://www.reesestrong.org/
• This will be a regular thing – Wednesday at 530 at the Milestone Clubhouse. Invite friends to join the fun…
• I am traveling to CA next week, so we need a volunteer to Q.

4 total for OTB Sunday as Pink was in the air “Pink Power Triathlon”

Out we went for 6 miles give or take as we made sure we got in before the Triathlon kicked off at 7am.  Chosen route was the normal loop though the mines and down Midlow as we all agreed the air was a little thick.  I hope BRR weather is nice and cool so we can all get 15 secs or so off our times!

COT, Name-a-rama, Number-rama

Good work by all and it was nice to see the numbers growing as BRR is right around the corner!  Always good to have LabRat and Phonics along for a run as there is no lack of conversation!  Wilson, nice work pulling through today staying strong and consistent as always.

Good morning F3 RVA! Wilson has returned from a very lazy and relaxing vacation and is ready to put down the Col Beer and start the BRR training. While the New Market Crew was discussing the plans for the South Side expansion – exploration has begun to find the perfect AO! Honeymoon wanted to know who was joining him for the Off the Books run. Ocho had planned a ride with another buddy and Sparky, Tatu & Marmaduke clearly said they were out. Then he looked at me………..Yeah I’m in (Skinny Pirates were talking) and we had a plan. Wilson was to drive and we would run on Sunday.

Here is how it went down. As YHC was getting in the car I heard coyotes or wild dogs (I called them Werewolves) and I started to wonder if the BRR had packs of wild dogs or maybe even werewolves……..Honeymoon assured me we would only likely run into the South Side fox and nothing else.

As the clock struck 6, nobody else showed up. Honeymoon stated the Singer was’t showing up because running sucks and doing it alone REALLY sucks. Sorry you had that happen last week man! I am sure the pre-tweet stating the trail run starting at 6:30 was a huge draw and they had a great showing!

We ran and got in between 5.3 & 5.5 miles. Honeymoon circled back for YHC twice. It was a beautiful morning to wear long sleeves and we were fortunate no clowns or werewolves attacked us. You may be wondering why this video? I often think of Corvette’s! Go figure, but today I coupled it with the roads of the BRR and thought how EPIC that would be to drive. I bumped into this video and well….at 4:40 turn it UP!

Enjoy and have a great day!

YHC didn’t look at the Q sheet, just assumed a few SOJ folks would be at AO. Hot potato Q for one it was. Couldn’t pass up the chance to run in 60 degree weather after the past month.

The thang:

Perform the Rosie route again, add in Midlothian Elementary School to complete a drive-by of all three Midlothian schools for the full 6 miles.

Moleskin – no words were said during this workout or post, it would seem weird wouldn’t it? See you folks in the gloom!

Hot and muggy plus some overnight storms that made it somehow more humid, was the overall sentiment of the day.  2 PAX got the full 6ish miles, a LIFO got a few miles of his own and a Starsky with 2.0.  YHC thought he was going to be running alone a few minutes before 6 but saw a car circling what is possibly the most confusing parking lot in RVA.  Though a screen of shrubs Wedding Singer appeared and with a slow mosey out of the parking lot looking for LIFOs we hit the pavement.

A solid 6ish miles for us through the  heavy air of Midlothian.  Good to catch up with Wedding Singer who took advantage of the Off the Books early start time being up early and avoiding the heat as much as possible.  Good call, glad you came.  We caught sight of Honeymoon in the last mile, he showed up late and took his own route through the neighborhoods.   Marmaduke and his 2.0, fresh off vacation, posted at the coffeteria to give M Marmaduke a little morning break.  The coffeteria featured the sign noted in the title, unfortunately YHC is not tech savvy enough to figure out how to post a picture in the BB.  It loses most of its effect without the picture but it’s the title of the BB anyway.   BRR miles and hills are on the mind of the PAX, it’s getting closer and Singer is cranking up the mileage.  Some good training planned for the Honeymoon Q at RiverRun tomorrow, post if you can, you won’t regret it.

Have a great day.  Stay cool

4 strong for the first OTB WO.

As we set out for an hour run who knew what we would end up with?  Good part was the humidity dropped and we tracked in around 7.1 miles making for a nice start to this Sunday.  Hills are not the main focus on this AO as we all need to prep for the distance and time on our feet for BRR as it coming soon I hear……….

COT, Name-a-rama, Number-rama

Good stuff and nice work by all that showed up for the official “OTB” Sunday run.  Hint those that showed up……”WILSON” not helping big data by Fart sacking.  Question to the group if you HC and Fartsack does that take data points away?  Jville hope your doing OK as I know you hit a wall this AM after the first mile.

3 PAX met in the overcast evening for a few miles and BRR prep.  See the Pre-blast for the routes.  TYA and Lugnut covered 6 miles and YHC took the 9 mile option.  The rain cleared out before the run and made for a nice evening run.  TYA broke out the BRR headlamps for a test run and YHC can attest that these are excellent and should do the job.

Great run men, thanks for indulging and sucking up the torture of a few hills.  If we do this again, hopefully those Batteau boys can make it out.