Tag: Raider Run

  • Off Track

    3 Davillians ran through the dark streets of Honey Meadows, Kings Charter, and Taylor Farms for about 4.5 miles. That poor gravel track must be getting lonely after two weeks without us. Don’t worry, we’ll be back soon. After numbers and names, Opus took us out, specifically mentioning praying about The Carpenter’s job search.

    YHC is planning to decamp to Spider Run on Tuesday, 11/21 to run what will surely be a much slower 10k than recent Monument 10k efforts. Unless someone else steps up to lead a run or ruck, feel free to join me in pushing ourselves in something approximating a race effort. While unpleasant in the moment, in moderation it’s good for a training stimulus and to develop mental toughness. Years ago, I remember pushing myself for the first time to even run the entire 10k distance without stopping and drawing on inspiration from reaching that goal in other parts of my life that had been somewhat off track.

  • We Vote For Breakfast

    Runners and ruckers elected to start their day the best way on a warm November morning. Running pax members were presented with a series of ballot measures to set the route. On Ballot Measure #1, voter turnout was low, but runners voting unanimously voted for “Not the Track” over “The Flat Route.” It appears logical deduction is possible at 5:00 in the morning. The balloting for appropriately named Ballot Measure #2 was somewhat more controversial. It seems some Pax members were unaware that due to quirks of the electoral college some votes counted more than others, leading to the long hill loop as opposed to the short hill loop. Thems the breaks. After 4-4.5 miles at varying paces, the runners and ruckers circled up and Opus efficiently took us out to allow us to meet Mustang and reconvene at Rise and Shine for some enjoyable 2nd F time.

    The only announcement besides the impending breakfast was YHC’s proposal that runners, and potentially ruckers, who want to post on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving post at Spider Run for the annual 10k to participate in that tradition. Perhaps this time YHC will find the parking lot before launch time.

  • Solo Again

    Two ruckers started the day the right way. YHC hit the wet pavement and surprisingly dry gravel track for his second consecutive solo Raider Run. Despite on-and-off drizzle, the weather was not bad with pretty much ideal running conditions. Sorry you all missed it.

  • Rucking>Running

    The Davillians voted with their feet or inability to escape the fart sack that rucking is better than running. 3 ruckers spent 1.25 hours traversing Honey Meadows. YHC ran a loop around Taylor Farms then hit the track for a straight 20-minute tempo to fully embrace the suck for a total of 4.75 miles. Numbers, names, and Corned Beef took us out.

  • Can’t Go Bowling

    7 gents who are just as eligible for a bowl game as the undefeated Dukes rucked or ran on a dark and cool October morning. Ruckers started at 5:00, looping back at 5:30 for a late arrival. The 3 runners took to the track for another tempo effort, which, according to Opus, did not suck but instead really sucked. There was some discussion about rucking a 10k at 5:00 on a Saturday before Dapile and a possible lunch club upcoming. Numbers, names, and Opus took us out.

  • Tempo Run Variation Number 2

    Only two runners and one rucker posted for tempo run number 2. The route went down into Giles and was a hilly cruise interval run on a loop with 7 minutes running, 1 minute walking, repeated 3 times. The two runners looped in opposite directions to allow for repeated encouragement. After meeting up with No Idea, who had been walking, No Idea took us out. After 4 runners and 6 ruckers last week, I hope to see even more of you back out next week.

  • Tuesday Cruise-day

    4 runners and 6(!?!) ruckers enjoyed a beautiful early fall morning in the Atlee environs. Ruckers had a staggered launch to accommodate 5:00 and 5:30 start times. The early starters looped back to the start for the later starters.

    The running PAX correctly interpreted the posted route to imply track work was in the offing. YHC inaugurated what is planned to be regular Tempo Tuesdays with some cruise intervals (4 X 5 minutes with 1 minute walking rest) at tempo pace on the gravel track. Some Davillians are signed up for the River City Half in the spring, and YHC thinks nothing beats a weekly tempo/threshold effort to safely improve aerobic fitness for these longer efforts.

    Back at the COT, we did numbers and names. Opus was then voluntold to take us out.

    A 2nd F at PBR Hanover on Thursday at 6:00 was discussed. Also, Davillians with athletic shoes they can donate should give the shoes to Corned Beef.

  • Raider Run and Ruck

    2 runners and 2 ruckers posted for the inaugural Raider Run and Raider Ruck. Same day and time as the former Anvil Run/Ruck, which was the name when the workout was at Mechanicsville Elementary, but a name that now is actually appropriate for the location at Atlee High School. In the first Raider Run, Phonics and YHC covered 4-4.5 miles on the Farmhouse Loop. We two medical experts enjoyed a lively debate. The two ruckers covered about the same distance. It was great to be back after being out for a couple weeks. Phonics took us out.

  • HM Trail

    We had 3 ruckers meet at 5am for about a 3.7 mile hike through trails in the Honey Meadows development, and back around the 3 school campus. The runners logged in about 5-6 miles running through the Kings Charter Area and cutting through the Honey Meadows development.

    Numberama namerama YHC took us out in Prayer.

    Have a great day gents and see you in the gloom soon! Cheers….CB!

  • Blursday, July 67, 2023

    Opus, Phonics, and YHC enjoyed a typical July run, though it was a touch darker than usual. There may have been a mystery rucker who left before the COT. As of now, however, there is insufficient reliable information to award the all-important big data point to any ruckers. After about 4.5 miles with several hills, Phonics took us out.

    A lot of great chatter this morning. I really enjoyed Phonics’ thoughts about how the education system

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    and really, I couldn’t help but respond with my policy thoughts, such as how

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    Thanks for running with me guys. At least it’s not Monday.