Tag: Raider Run

Five posted for running and rucking to Atlee High School on this Tuesday. According to the copperhead which was trampled by BAM! this morning during our run, this is what occurred.

The Ruckers took the less adventurous route and did not do trail exploration.

The runners went on their 3rd straight week of trail exploration. This week, the trails of Giles were selected. The reviews of the trails were positive and could possibly be attempted with a headlamp during darker mornings. The runners covered 4.6 miles and saw a great amount of wildlife including birds, squirrels, many rabbits, 3 deer including 2 which crossed the road right in front of us. And then there was the snake.

YHC noticed a snake in the road probably 15 yards ahead. He then said to BAM!, “SNAKE”. BAM! kept running apparently unaware that the snake was there. As the runners got close, the snake which YHC believes was a copperhead, turned its head to acknowledge and possibly intimidate BAM!. BAM! never saw the snake and kept running, stepping on the snake, and kept going.

The snake was gone when both runners came back through. That was probably the most rememberable F3RVA animal encounter that YHC can remember since the bootcamp at Pole Green Park many years ago when Rosie almost ran into a skunk. Rosie survived that encounter as well.

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

NMS

YHC had thoroughly enjoyed the June trail exploration runs that has been made over the past 3 weeks. Might have one more week before we return to normal runs. Today is likely the most wildlife that YHC has seen in a neighborhood. Pretty cool.

It was great having Bulkhead back today from India. The joke was how much the DaVillians had aged since he last posted.

Announcements

• 2nd F on Thursday. More details to come.
• Summer Tour comes to Circus Maximus this Thursday. It appears some DaVillians might make the trip.
• 4th of July Convergence – Gridiron at 7 AM.

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Three respectful gentlemen posted with three 40 somethings on this perfect Tuesday morning for another addition of the Raider Run/Ruck. Because of what YHC and BAM! began last week, both the ruckers and runners choose to do some trail exploration this week.

The Routes:

The ruckers found themselves wondering endlessly through the trails around Atlee’s stadium. The runners found their way around the lake of Rutland and then followed a trail to nowhere followed by a trail to a locked gate followed by looping through a retirement community for somewhere between 4 and 5 miles.

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

NMS: Like last week, it is always great exploring trails when it is light outside. BAM! and YHC have not checked off Honey Meadows and Atlee along with Rutland. Looks like next week is Giles.

Announcements:

• July 4 convergence – Gridiron – 7 AM
• 2nd F Happy Hour will be held on a Thursday soon likely at Wong’s Tacos.

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Six DaVillians converged to ruck and run at Atlee High School on this perfect Tuesday. The two runners went to the back of Honey Meadows and followed the trails all the way back to the football stadium. They then following some trails in Taylor Farm. The total distance was about 4.8 miles. The ruckers rucked around Atlee and possibly other areas.

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

NMS:

As we get a good amount of light in the AM, its always a good opportunity to explore the trails in the surrounding neighborhoods. I do expect the ruckers to explore them in future weeks.

Announcements:

DaPile is the summer stop on Saturday. Hope we get a good number of travellers.

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Ten posted including 3 on the RVA Summer Tour posted to Raider Run/Ruck on this perfect Tuesday morning. The four runners and six ruckers went their separate ways but all ended up touring the neighborhood of Giles.

The Routes:

Runners went 4 – 4.8 miles and ran down Giles, took a left and followed into Craney Island. They then returned taking slightly different routes.

The Ruckers went into Giles and followed roads and trails for about 2.6 miles. Well done Ruckers!

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

NMS:

Great to see Senor Frog, EF Hutton, and Handshake join the 7 Davillians this morning. Weather continues to be amazing. With the early morning light, it also makes travelling amazing since you can see everything.

Announcements:

The Summer Tour Continues at Dogpile this Saturday. It should find its way to Mechanicsville several more times this summer. Mechanicsville is closer than you think, so get up a little earlier and make the drive north.

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8 posted on this glorious morning at Atlee High School for the Raider Run/Ruck. Most were here on time. The 3 runners ran into Giles to the end. They then wove their way out of Giles dropping Anchovy off and then running around the schools and back to the VSF for 4.3 miles. The 5 ruckers went into Giles and then returned.

COT: Numberama, Name-O-Rama, Announcements, YHC took us out.

NMS:

Anchovy had to be at the Atlee track for practice at 6 AM, so it was YHC’s goal to get run into Giles and then return just in time. Goal accomplished. We got there just in the nick of time. YHC and BAM! then ran by the track, elementary school, and middle school before returning. It seemed difficult for both today. Not sure if it was the heat, the Giles hills, or just getting back into shape.

Announcements:

• Bulkhead is going to India for a month to be with his mother and family. Our thought and prayers are with you.
• Memorial Day Convergence – 7 AM at Dogpile. Should be a great time.

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4 Ruckers and One Rucker met at Atlee HS for a little fun. Bam took off at 5:30 to run by himself. The 4 ruckers headed out back of Atlee HS and made it back at 6:15 to meet up with Bam. Numbers, Names, Bam took up out with a prayer.

Seven posted to the Raider Run/Ruck on this special referendum voting day for the State of Virginia. As usual, the starting time for ruckers was 5:33 as many were making their way into the parking lot a little past 5:30. The runners did the farmhouse loop and then into Taylor Farm before returning to the AO. It appears as they were passing Chickahominy Middle School that 6 AM voting was light but had started. The ruckers went somewhere but returned at 6:15 PM.

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

NMS:

It was at most 33 degrees for the run this morning but weather was about perfect with the low humidity and no winds. BAM! and YHC talked about today’s vote as well as restaurants.

Often when electing a person, there is a space to write in a name. When the vote is “Yes” or “No”, do they leave a space to write in another option like “Maybe”? I’ll guess I will find out in a few hours.

As we vote and get the results later tonight, let all remember that we might have different opinions on how to get there, but we all want what is best for our state and country.

Announcements: Memorial Day Convergence – It will happen likely at 7 AM.

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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.

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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.)

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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.

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