Tag: Raider Run

6 Runners and 2 Ruckers came out for YHC’s start of anniversary week.

Route – A simple out and back starting with a loop around the school, turn into Taylor Farm, cross Atlee Station into Chickahominy Oaks, then to the back of the neighorhood before return the same way back for 4 miles

A few of us got in some extra credit with Phonics and Speakeasy taking a loop around Honey Meadows on the way back to get closer to 5 miles and YHC getting in a loop around football stadium and HS parking lot to get in 4.5

The route was designed to have a total of 7 turns on the way out to mark YHC’s 7 year F3 anniversary coming up this Sunday

Looking forward to celebrating the rest of the week!

SPIT ON THAT!!

9 Runners and 1 PAX on gears making a short appearance, enjoy the warm morning for the first run of the week

Route – Farmhouse Loop was set the night before with some getting in some “extra” distance so the PAX ran between 4 to 4.5 miles.

Opus and Corned Beef got in a walk/run

Finally we had ride by with Circle K on his bike stopping by during the COT before head went home. It was good to see him

SPIT ON THAT!!

As YHC left his house this morning, he wondered if any PAX members would post in the rain and lighting that was occurring. To his surprise, as he arrived, 3 PAX members were doing jumping jacks. No wait, I got this story all wrong. That is what occurred to YHC 7 years ago on May 2, 2016 at his first post. It’s amazing how quick the time has gone by.

Today, YHC arrived at the parking lot of Atlee High School to see 3 runners waiting for directions and suspected 2 ruckers were already doing their route.

The Route: Head to Honey Meadows into Kings Charter. Turn on Spring Ivey Lane and then return. Total distance 4.5 miles.

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

NMS

In some ways, it is hard to believe it has already been 7 years since I’ve been doing F3. I was calling out 43 then. Now I’m receiving respect. In other ways, its hard to believe its only been 7 years and not known these guys most of my life. Thank you to the guys of F3RVA for all of the workouts, runs, and fellowship we’ve had over the years. I hope there will be many more in years to come.

Announcements

• Happy Hour this Thursday at PBR. Contact Corned Beef for more details.
• CSAUP at Godwin this Saturday morning. Ruck at 6, Bootcamp at 7 and run relay at 8:00.

7 runners took off on what YHC figured to be about the flattest route available as several PAX members were recovering from pushing themselves at the 10k Saturday. The PAX stuck together across the front of the schools, into Honey Meadows, and then crossing into Kings Charter. The more ambitious and YHC went a bit further northwest into Castlewood before crossing Atlee Station and meandering their way back via paved paths and neighborhood streets. The less ambitious used paved paths, grassy shoulders, and private driveways. No one was shot or arrested for trespassing as of this writing.

One more late-arriving runner, Spit, found a few PAX members to run with for a few minutes on the back end of the route. Numbers, names, and Opus took us out. All in all, despite sore legs, it was a good morning for a relatively leisurely run of 4-4.5 miles. YHC now knows we need to repeat this infrequently used route a few more times to sear it into the PAX’s collective memory. The title refers to YHC’s successful effort to recruit Spit to run the River City Half next March. It’s far enough away that signing up is a little less scary. Perhaps we will have more commitments by week 2 of our training plan.

Five runners and two ruckers wandered the suburbs in the predawn twilight. For various reasons the running PAX was happy to keep things on the easier side this week. Runners covered 4-4.5 miles before meeting the ruckers for CB to take us out. We wish our PAX members facing health issues speedy recoveries and look forward to seeing them back out soon.

9 Davillians and 1 Down Range Jersey man enjoy a nice reunion this morning for the first run of the week.

Route

Headed down the sideway of the two school then turned into far entrance of Giles onto Hill fork Drive. Took a left onto Pleasant Level Rd unto the roundabout before heading to the back out Giles. Heading up hill on Giles Pond Dr then took the cut through into Craney Island.

4.5 milers – Headed to the back of Craney Island for the down and up hill before looping around the neighborhood to Carpenter’s old house and head out of Craney Island on Westone Rd. Headed back to the SF thus Atlee Station Rd and loop around Cool Spring Church

4.0 milers – Skipped the the back hill and took the same way back with a shorter loop around the Church

Ruckers – Did their thing and walked around the schools and Giles

Since Carpenter was in town, we all finished with him leading us in 100 SSH IC.

MOLESKIN

Great to have The Carpenter stop for visit on his way to NC for college visit with his daughter. We he comes to town it seem everyone make its out. Good to have Phonics back out after being on IR for a while and also to see Anchovy.

Corned Beef decided to ruck with this morning with his new weighted vest including 45lbs. Hash joined him for the first 30 mins then ran with the PAX and Bulkhead joined him for the last 45 mins

SPIT ON THAT!!

So with Spring Break in full swing this morning YHC decided to get this to be a 1st and 2nd F event. Five brothers posted this am for a run and ruck walk and here is what went down:

Yardsale and YHC did a lap around the schools at a ruck walk pace and this took about 27 minutes (2 miles). Hash, Mr Holland and Tonka ran to the gate to Kings Charter and back for 3.5 miles and we circle up at 6am for COT.

Next we all drive over to Rise and Shine for an early morning 2nd F to have breakfast and great conversation. We were all happy to get both activities in this nice morning with a full moon and great weather.

Great to see everyone, have a great day gents..Cheers…CB!

The ruckers both respectful were the first to heed the call,

And they set out at 5 sharp to the wonderment of all.

The runners next took off and ran, four this way and three that,

On a route made for speed, all paved and generally flat.

The runners four struck north then west, moderate in pace,

With 4 plus miles the goal they reached, contentment on their face.

The runners three sought 5 that day so through the gloom they sped,

“This ain’t my pace,” said Holland. “I’m off,” M. Polo said.

As runners neared the end they all felt their muscles strain,

yet they knew they would be back out soon to test themselves again.

All 9 and more should gather two days hence at PBR,

for fellowship, good food, and beer, plus drinks mixed at the bar.

When YHC jogged up to the start right on time, the AO’s parking lot was empty. Marco Polo then came in hot, and the two runners took off on a route generally getting as close as possible to the course of I-295 S. The route goes to the back of Giles via Halifax Green Dr., coming back up the hill on Giles Pond Dr. and Janeway Dr. Runners then took a right into the court to connect into Craney Island’s Cudlipp Ave. In order to approach 295 again, the route goes right on Aeroe Dr. and then left on Ashlar Pl. to run down and back up the cul-de-sac’s hill. The route returned to Cudlipp via Caleb Dr. and Hudnall Rd. before looping back towards 295 again down Craney Island Rd. and back up Westone Rd. to Cudlipp. A left turn on Cudlipp, a right on Dewitt, and a left on Atlee Station took the PAX back to the start. Marco Polo hit around 4.5 miles, and YHC just over 7 with the run to and from the AO. Numbers, names, and Marco Polo took us out.

I’m not sure if the cold, the advertised route, or just the power of the fartsack kept numbers down today. This portion of 295 roughly parallels the Chickahominy River. 295’s routing provides a significant hill out of what is essentially a river valley for the PAX to climb after each approach to 295. Keeping up with Marco Polo made the challenge even more rewarding. Thanks for pushing me, and it was good to catch up after we had not crossed paths in a while.

2 runners and 2 ruckers made the most of the morning.

Runners did a run/walk and got in 3.5 miles. Ruckers got in 4.5.

Nice job, gents!