Tag: RAMM Gears

Fours to Tapoan

Fives to U of R Commons

Sixes go-round lake

17-18 Knights Templar cast aside superstition and embraced a run on Friday the 13th.

Today was a dry brewery tour making our way into Scott’s Addition and seeing the sights.

North on Commonwealth and East on Broad. Turn left on Roseneath. 4s turn around at Veil. 5s and 6s head up to Moore and go past Vassen to Blvd. Turning right on the Blvd, the 5s take it to Grove and home on Grove. 6s, turn right on Leigh, a left on Roseneath, and a left on Broad before turning right on Blvd again enabling them to check out Ardent and Three Notch. 6s take the Blvd to Grove and home.

Swirly took us out.

Time to Taper,

Lockjaw

That was definitely the theme of the day. Ten pax was more than I thought would show up on a BRR day that was supposed to be a total rainy mess (it wasnt). Also, Wedding Singer called the route for the 4 milers and it was “more than I thought”.

Route called was Reverse Carillon. Sippy was the only sixer, but opted to slum it with the 5 milers. 4 milers did a choose your own adventure, with Hitch having more adventure than he bargained for with some GI issues. Pullout and No Tools honked the horns as they rode past at 0530 to pick up any stragglers on the bikes (there were none).

Great to run with Handshake this morning and work out some stuff. Your a good man, Charlie Brown.

Lab Rat apologizes…

YHC took the Q based on everyone liking his route suggestion best.

The instructions were simple: Head east on Grove: when you encounter a green light, go straight. If it’s red, turn left. If you hit a dead end, turn around. Keep an eye on the clock and head back to MM by 5:45.

Moleskin. It was fun to hear where people ended up–most of us were running around the museum district. GP suggested we put a boundary square for the next iteration–seems like a good idea. We could add an instruction: turn left when you hit the boundary.

It was nice to run with Hollywood (from Charlotte), Faceplant, and Marv this morning. Hollywood was trying to find his pace group and settled in with the 6 milers. That pace was pretty conversational for him–my guess is he could be a 7 miler in 45 min. He was telling us about some of the bootcamps they do in his area, where the weekly plan is to run at least 4-4.5 miles in 45 min along with exercises. That might be an interesting twist to try sometime.

Also, I’m not sure I have the Pax list exactly right–let me know and I’ll add you in.

East on Grove with 4s doing an out and back at Meadow. 5s turn at Meadow to Monument, left on Monument, and a left on Westmoreland. 6s take Grove to Allen, to Monument, to Chantilly –>Bunting, and home on Grove.

YHC took us out.

Announcements:

• Convergence – Labor Day – 7:00 – Timberwolf
• Puppy Pile this weekend – 7:05
• Thoughts and prayers go out to Upgrade’s girlfriend.

ABT,

Lockjaw

Exhibit A:

A number of PAX show up for workout at the appropriate time, but some of said PAX decide to do an alternate workout (e.g. play ultimate rather than run, or do a regular run rather than a speed workout). Said PAX rejoin the group at the end of the workout for the COT.

Consequence: Said rebellious PAX (YHC included) do not get included in the PAX list or get Big Data credit (or perhaps receive an asterisk that could be removed with burpees).

Exhibit B:

A number of PAX “show up” at the workout location, but not at the appropriate time. Said PAX do their own thing and make no effort to return for the COT. In fact the only evidence that they worked out is the presence of their vehicles at the AO.

Logical Consequence: Said rebellious PAX do not get included in the PAX list or get Big Data credit.

The real, carefully planned, well-thought out, and clearly described running workout: Runners do 3 loops bordered on three sides by Westmoreland, Commonwealth and Grove. The northernmost cross street was chosen so that the three laps together equaled either 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, or 6 miles. The goal was to run the first lap in 16 min, the second in 15 min, and the third in 14 min.

Moleskin. It was hot. It was lonely. YHC ran by himself. Most other PAX did too, due to the small numbers today. Northerners don’t know how to pronounce “Wythe.” It was good to see some huffing and puffing on the third lap. Welcome back to Upchuck, too.

Commentary. Before Big Data, YHC would just show up to workouts, not caring if attendance was taken or not. He was there for the fitness and the fellowship. But for competitive people like myself, Big Data has turned things into a bit of an attendance competition, and I think it actually takes away from the primary aims of the group. I’ve tried to just ignore it this year, but, uh, apparently I still do care. Big Data also creates some perverse incentives. For example: Really need a rest day to rest your injured calf–Sorry, Big Data is watching. Muscles sore from doing too many Merkins the day before? Sorry, you need to show up for the next workout (A Swirly Q!), to get the credit. Personally, I think it is time to take down big data–it would help us relax and enjoy the more important 3Fs. We’re already competitive enough–why add an extra layer?

26 STRONG posted for a run or a ride this morning in the gloom. An amateur runner Q’d up the run and an amateur biker Q’d up the ride. After EF Hutton got in his early morning RAMM run, he gathered the bikers together to hit the streets for the second Amateur RAMM Gears for the summer. Several summer tourists checked this off of their list. Gumbo was dressed to impress which made Vinny proud. No Tools had an ugly blow-out. For it to happen during amateur hour was ironic.

Swirly, Saab, TYA and Vinny got in the early long run this morning. Well done and Happy Birthday to Vinny!

The main RAMM routes were:

All take Grove east to a left on Hamilton. Cross Broad, run past Woodfin and 4 milers turn around at Westwood and backtrack to the VSF. 5 and 6 milers hang a right on Westwood, then veer left on Saunders to go over rail yard bridge. 5 milers turn around at Laburnum and backtrack. 6 milers hang a right on Laburnum and run to A.P. Hill monument then double back.

Glad to have Water Wings out with us again running with Sippy, Faceplant and Rosie on the 6 mile route.

Please remember and pray for TYA’s brother this week as he has surgery upcoming.

Please remember and pray for Helix’s daughter.

Announcements:

PuppyPile on 8/24/19 at 7:05am

Retreat on 9/21 – 9/22

Have a great day, all and SYITG!

Kubota

keep posting!

16 Road Runners and 1 Gearhead posted this morning to finish our work week in a glorious way. 5 supercharged runner started early for a little extra credit. Arriving to see BT all by his lonesome, we quickly asked “Who has the Q?” Remembering several old routes, just 4 and 5 mile routes till Marv posted. So at 0529, quick decision to take a stroll down Monument:

Routes: Down Commonwealth to Monument. 4 milers down Monument to Arthur Ashe Boulevard and back. 5 milers down Monument to Strawberry St and back. Marv down to Stuart Circle and back. Extra credit PAX members ran more but no idea where.

Number-ama, Name-r-ama, Announcements: BRR teams need drivers and forward logistics team (See Corporate). Kryptonite has VQ tomorrow.

YHC took us out.

NMS: As we turned on Monument, Shakedown asks “Was that lightening?” Boom Bam…the Pax was cooled by the rains from the heavens. Shakedown and Handshake, good pace and thanks for the fellowship. Marv, solo but nice work. With the rain, YHC thought to himself-what a privilege to be able to run this morning and with added benefit, the rain. Continue to count your blessing and take this day that the Lord has made.

Only Those Who Post Understand.

Loud and Proud,

Flatline

18 strong posted at RAMM for either a normal run, an early run, or a ride on two wheels.

Routes:

4 milers: Commonwealth to Monument to Arthur Ashe Blvd and back

5 milers: Commonwealth to Monument to Allison St. and back

6 milers: Commonwealth to Monument to J.E.B Stuart monument and back

A simple route from a simple Q!

Numberama, Namearama, Announcements and Wedding Singer took us out.

Announcements:

Get your Dogpile and Mosey On T-shirts on order while you can!

Next Roller Coaster/HDHH is July 24 at Palani Drive at 6pm.

Continue to pray for Helix’s daughter and several PAX members who have injuries/ailments.

Happy Birthday to Wheelie!

Happy Anniversary to YHC and M!

NMS:

YHC saw that the Q sheet was open at 5:05am this morning. YHC doesn’t like seeing blanks on the Q Sheet, so there you have it. There wasn’t much planning in the route today. Just a simple out and back with lots of humidity.

Saab, Swirly and Lockjaw hit the early run and got in 7.5+

No Tools, Mongoose and Pullout hit the streets on two wheels.

The rest of the PAX took on the normal run.

Enjoy your day, fellas and SYITG!

Kubota

The fog was thick for this group of fourteen. Tropical levels of humidity and the relative silence of the day after a holiday was not a deterrent either.

YHC called Reverse Carillon and off we went maintaining a bro code. About a mile and a half in, we came across the the 5am group who had a similar Carillon route in mind.

YHC took us out.

As I was driving down Cary on the way in, a robin deflected off of my windshield. My immediate thought was Handshake and the Saab extraction method. Fortunately, it was not needed.

Announcements

• Shakedown’s M has an art show tonight at Saadia’s Juicebox.
• Patriotic 5K tomorrow in Midlothian/Bob Air – See Kryptonite for details.
• Prayers and thoughts for Helix’s daughter and a swift recovery.
• Hitchhiker’s daughter turns 1 tomorrow.

ABT,

Lockjaw