Mary Munford Elementary
A Halloween Special tour of Hanover was embraced with nostalgia today. Runners, bikers, and walkers took in the sights of a fine holiday. There was a FNG named Nick, but he disappeared before he could be suitably named. Upon second post and the appropriate inquiry, we will name him. YHC took us out.
9 runners and 2 walkers appeared for this week’s edition of RAMM. YHC reviewed the routes and we launched at 0530. 4s: https://onthegomap.com/s/eiq7nvmj 5s: https://onthegomap.com/s/c83q0rql 6s: https://onthegomap.com/s/et69nf9h Announcements Faceplant is still collecting children’s diapers. See Slack for details on where you can donate your unused diapers. Bootleg is taking a group to The Bridge tomorrow, Saturday, 10/25. Launch from Mary Munford at 0545. Numbers, Names and YHC took us out.
It was a beautiful morning to run. The 4, 5, and 6 milers all ran by the building I was born in – St Mary’s. I told a funny story about the day I was born in 1973, the Dr was missing and his nurse found him at O’Tooles drunk and playing the piano. He used the forceps on my giant head and squeezed a bit too much. Imagine how smart I’d be if I wasn’t brain damaged at birth – lol. Not to worry, that doc lost his license to practice soon after my original birthday. Great to see…
Some number more than 15 gathered by foot, bike, or peg leg to scatter out and cause a ruckus in the neighborhood. After most everyone made it back, we gathered up and had great fellowship. But first, the route. The Route North on Commonwealth East on Patterson Turn right at 21 minutes Turn right on Grove BTTVSF Numbers, names, Marv took us out. Moleskine Solid showing for Mary this AM. Bikers may have outnumbered runners, they certainly outnumbered the walkers. Great to see some of the All Stars show up this morning so we could all dance to the inspirational…
Ten enthusiastic runners showed up this morning for a nostalgic route—the reverse Caroline with a few creative tweaks. But this wasn’t just any ordinary run. The Mission Today’s special challenge: count every port-a-jon along the route. The PAX member with the highest count would earn bragging rights and a special prize at the end. The Results After the run, we gathered to reveal our counts. The competition was tight: Splinter and Chippendale each spotted 9 port-a-jons Sippy Cup took the victory with a total of 10 The Prize YHC is currently developing a port-a-jon tracking iOS app (because why not?).…
Seven RAMM regulars stiff-armed the impending storms and gathered for the 529th iteration of RAMM. Instructions were offered, then emphasized to avoid the 195 on ramp, then off we went, perfectly on time. The Route East on Grove, over 195 then right on Berrington Berrington to Floyd 4s left on Strawberry, 5s left on Vine, 6s left on Tilden West on Hanover, getting around the museum the easiest way before finding Hanover again Left on Thompson then right on Grove Numbers, names, Marv took us out. Moleskine Lots of discussion about the weather today. Not because we didn’t have much…
Seven + 2 + 1 RAMMers + RAMMGearsers + massively LIFO Bodos, gathered under the moonlight for this morning’s iteration of RAMM. No one signed up so YHC came up with a quick route while “preparing” for the run this AM. Gumbo attempted to suggest a repeat of Sippy’s 50th run from last week so we could see the route this time. YHC suggested a flatter route. Everyone rejoiced. The Route East on Grove to North on Hamilton Turn left (see below) Left on Lafayette, right on Grove Right on Antrim, turn left Left on Sauer, right on Grove Right…
We gathered in the gloom on a surprisingly foggy morning to try out a new route on the roads less traveled in Windsor Farms. 4s–South across Cross Cary onto Berkshire which turns into Sulgrave. Out and backs on Long Ln, Stockton Ln, St. Davids Ln, Marston Ln. Return on Gun Club, L on Queen Charlotte to Cary, Malvern to Grove back to flag. 5s–Same as 4s, but add in Clovelly Rd. with a fork on Lynton Ln. 6s–Same as 5s, but from Berkshire turn R onto Dover and then L on Lock Ln to end. R on Park which takes…
Out-and-back on Grove toward VCU. 23 minutes out, 22 minutes back. Simple directions, even I could remember them. But you have to do a negative split so keep the pace in mind. The Groups: The Sixes (Splinter, Marv, Sippy Cup, Garbage Plate): Made it all the way to Belvedere. Probably the furthest any RAMM has ever gone. At this rate, they’ll be in New Kent by the holidays. The Fives (YHC, Splinter, Chippendale, Saab): Nearly hit VCU. Topics of conversation included traffic signals, diverging diamonds, roundabouts, and the delicate social differences between “butt dial” and “booty call.” Productive, as always.…
Ahhhhh….the weather continues to be splendid on these late August mornings as a handful of F3 stalwarts gathered at Mary Munford’s elementary school for a jaunt around the near west end. As always, our good friend Hitchhiker showed up as the crew was leaving…with no 4s to join. It was mentioned that Hitch can do a triatholon so there’s really no reason he couldn’t easily keep up with the 6s. Especially wiht Phonics in the house. (Great to run with Phonics this morning, by the way! Best of luck to his crew this weekend in a intercollegiate cross country meet…