Tag: Raider Run

  • I was running by myself

    If a tree falls and no one hears it, does it make a sound? That is what YHC was wondering as he embarked on a solo run of 4 – 5 miles from Atlee High School through the neighborhoods of Rutland and Cool Spring Forest this morning. The only witnesses to YHC’s run were 2 ladies out for a walk and a guy and his dog. Interesting thing there was the dog was wrapped in glowing lights like a Christmas tree where the guy had none. The most surprising thing this morning. No rain. YHC expected to be soaked, but by the end of the run not even his hat was wet.

    Gotta Run!

    Phonics

  • Running and Rucking

    Two runners and one rucker enjoyed the brisk journeyed around the surrounding neighborhoods on this Tuesday morning. The runners did an easy run on the traditional farmhouse loop of 4.35 miles. The rucker left at 5 am and ran back to the VSF with the ruck sack. Well done Yardsale!

    COT – Numberarama, Name-O-Rama, Announcements, Yardsale took us out.

    Announcements – Frozen Triangle this weekend. Starts at 6 AM at Dogwood Dell.

    Gotta Run!

    Phonics

  • Pre-Storm Run and Ruck

    4 guys showed up to the campus at Atlee High School to log some miles before the events of the “First Alert Weather Day” began. Two guys ran, one did a run/walk, and one rucked. Mr. Holland and YHC ran and did the farmhouse loop. Opus ran some and then walked/rucked with Descartes. Weather as usual was perfect the entire time.

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

    NMS

    At this point, no school weather changes for the local school divisions. Everybody, be safe today because we are expecting strong rain and winds this evening.

    Announcements – Slash Church has a breakfast gathering at McDonalds on Tuesdays at 8 AM.

    Gotta Run!

    Phonics

  • If a tree falls in the forest…

    According to YHC, one posted at Atlee High School on this perfect morning for a run. When it appeared that he was solo, he jogged into Giles, Craney Island, Kroger, and back to Atlee for about 5 miles. Nothing really to report on this route but it is likely the most hilly route that can be done from Atlee High School.

    Gotta Run!

    Phonics

  • Light Duty

    With most of the Davillians seemingly injured, sick themselves, or with sick family members, the PAX did some running, which is purportedly better than no running. As YHC was pondering whether to get his sore back out the car for what appeared to be a solo run, Spit came in a few minutes late expecting to do a brief, light effort as he returns to health. The brief, light effort, just over three miles, was perfect for both, and there was plenty of pleasant mumblechatter about Disney despite our ailments.

  • It Must Have Been Cold

    2 Ruckers and 1 Runner posted on a chilly Tuesday morning. Ruckers rucked for an hour and 15 minutes while the runner (Phonics) ran for 45. We met back in the parking lot at the end. Phonics took us out.

  • Frost Delay

    Four ruckers and three runners posted on this perfect brisk morning and did the following.

    Ruckers – Started at 5 am and rucked to various locations around Atlee High School

    Runners – Started a few minutes after 5:30 AM due to frosting delays by 2 of the runners. Ran into Rutland and Cool Spring Forest then back to Atlee HS.

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

    NMS

    With no headlamps for the runners due to one of them being borrowed by YHC’s 2.0 and the batteries failing in another, the runners chose the Rutland loop which would be more lit than other routes. The ruckers were in search of Hotel California who did not appear on this day.

    Gotta Run!

    Phonics

  • I Don’t Measure Distance. I Let the Other Guys Do That.

    YHC and the Davillian Pax welcomed one of our own back from a Brazilian Taylor Swift experience with style–a Taylor Swift fartlek. Was the Pax ready for it, just tolerate it, or did the music selection create bad blood? Whichever way, YHC can shake it off. If you want to exile me from the Q spot for being the anti-hero here, you need to calm down.

    The running Pax covered about 4.5 miles, picking up the pace from the beginning of the songs until the first chorus. As for the ruck, Yardsale needs some help measuring. After numbers and names, Yardsale took us out. Is it over now?

  • 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.