Tag: RAMM Gears

Whoa! A summer blast of 22 men MITG (Met In the Gloom) most of which joining an all-swim for RAMM Gears, a few of which deciding to jaunt in the 76 degree August morning.

I think I’m most likely the only quasi-routine member that doesn’t do slack. Our work doesn’t do slack, I feel like I have enough communication channels coursing through my mobile phone and F3 slack just misses the cut.

So, ergo, I miss things like the All Swim RAMM Gears, which is kind of a bummer, but I think I’ll ultimately survive with minimal FOMO.

Judging from the STRAVA maps…it looks like you RAMM Gear guys crossed the river and wound your way down river to downtown. (In all transparency, I didn’t look at your map all that closesly, although, I can report that Bodos had his 2nd best time ever on Riverside Drive and also a personal record on Nickel Bridge Sprint…at least, according to STRAVA).

Us runners…the 6 of us who may also not check SLACK, we did a reverso Carrilon. And it was glorious.

Have a terrific weekend everyone. My watch did not record the COT, so if I missed you, text me at 804-539-9711 and I’ll add you. But huge kudos (not to be confused with STRAVA Kudos) to Fudd and Splinter for helping name all 22 guys that were out this morning ITG.

6 runners, 2 walkers, and a flurry of cyclists met up early this morning for some cardio. Running routes below. Various suggestions were made for how the Q can better remember the number of days in each month. Stories of heartbreak and triumph were shared over post COT coffee. SYITG!

All runners run east on Groooooove, take a left on North Shepherd right before the VMFA. Turn right into the VMFA grounds and run through the VMFA campus, across Boulevard and continue running East on Stuart Ave.

4 milers: from Stuart Ave, take a left on North Stafford, then a left on Park Ave. Stay on Park all the way to Thompson. Take a Left on Thompson, right on Patterson. Cross 195 then take a left on North Hamilton. Right on Grove, back to the start.

5 milers: from Stuart Ave, run to Meadow Park (a public park). Once you pass the little park take a sharp left onto Park Ave. Stay on Park all the way to Thompson, take a Left on Thompson, right on Patterson. Cross 195 and stay on Patterson. Take a left on Westmoreland to Grove, back to the start.

6 milers: same as 5 milers, except keep going on Patterson and take a left on Lexington into Stonewall Court. Then take a left on Grove and back to the start.

Carillon for the run and Grove for the gears…

Saab abides

10 runners and at least 2 bikers embarked today on various routes. Runners zig zagged to Monument and back to Grove for their respective distances – all with a victory lap around the school block upon return.

YHC took us out.

Ten tenacious gents descended upon Mary to run, bike and walk.

RAMM routes for this morning…
5.1 mile route
4.1 mile route
6 mile route

Saab abides

A formidable 14 descended upon Mary to run, bike, or walk…

Saab abides

Route:
All heading in direction of Patterson then heading west with 4 & 5 milers starting on Westmoreland and 6 milers starting on Commonwealth

Note the 4M does not go all the way to the bottom of Paxton

4.2 mile route
5.1 mile route
5.9 mile route

~13 or more arrived at Mary to run and bike and ask questions about a route that largely stuck to one road: Monument.

Nevertheless, all runners stuck together and covered the 5M option which was quite enjoyable.

Best of luck to those running the Monument Ave 10K tomorrow – which today’s running route was a homage to. Also best wishes to Hitchhiker on his latest business venture…an appearance on Shark Tank may be around the corner.

Saab abides

ALL: Commonwealth to Monument then head West toward Chantilly; Turn at Chantilly then heading East on Monument …

4s turn back at Cleveland…
5s turn back at N. Robinson
6s turn back at N. Meadow

Return on Monument to Westmoreland

RAMM – Monument Ave “10k”
6 mile route
5.1 mile route
4.1 mile route

A naughty nine showed up to RAMM, with one biker making an early presence. YHC received and earful regarding the amount of elevation on this week’s run…all extremely positive and well intentioned.

Pro tip: Magnolia leaves apparently serve as an ample substitute for toilet tissue…who knew?

Saab abides

Gil Scott-Heron – Whitey On the Moon (Official Audio)

Routes:

All start by heading West on Grove.  Highlights include a pass by of Bodos’ house…

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No need to look at the temperature gauge, just look at the high turnout to know it’s warm outside.

An elite 18 showed up at Mary to run, bike and walk. Despite the inclusion of the beloved Ampthill/Paxton loop, the route was well received with nary a complaint and zero lost runners.

Saab abides

Routes:

4.2 mile route
5.1 mile route
5.9 mile route

Eleven, including 2 on two wheels, gathered in our usual spot for this week’s Q-less edition of RAMM. Never fail, 5:24 route creation from the warmth of YHCs heated seats resulted in a plan.

Even with one of the gear heads (but not the actual gear head) annoyingly circling and distracting the relaying of the instructions, instructions were provided and understood. Marv, questioning what time it was, prodded the group to get started for:

The Route

North on Commonwealth then back to grove.

West on Grove then back to Commonwealth.

East on Grove then back to Commonwealth.

4s turn around at Cutshaw, Lexington, Thompson.

5s turn around at Augusta, Oak, Nansemond.

6s turn around at Broad, Seneca, Roseneath.

Moleskin

Seems like many of the PAX have emerged from hibernation, YHC included. Great to see some kotters Kebab and Garbage Plate.

The gears guys actually came back for COT this week. This offered a chance for a someone crude but nevertheless funny joke to be told with reference to Lewinsky and a cigar. Had to be there to hear it.

Great fellowship post run, even without free coffee. Which, by the way, sounds like a great idea for RAMM…

Announcements

• Hitch is a royal celebrity, read his article posted on slack
• Hitch and family also helped out with the Valentine museum on their latest exhibit Dissent! I clicked through, and wow! Some pretty amazing work there. Nice work M Hitch!

Splinter out.