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22 ruckers, runners and bikers posted on a lovely Friday Morning.

The Thang and NMM

The ruckers launched at 5:15 and headed to hillcrest and other unknown parts and back to MM

Runner headed west on Grove, left on Oak, Left on Cary and right on Hillcrest. Then the runners did as many loops as they could in the allotted time. Then back the same way we came.

Biker (pullout) headed out on his own for a jaunt downtown.

Hillcrest is dark. I knew this already, but you really get the full affect when there are a bunch of runners on the road. Pucker, Swiper, Singer and I reversed direction on each loop. We could see the runners that had headlamps on, but when a non headlamped runner came along, it was almost a collision every time.

Reverse shout out to Lab Rat. According to the Mr. Rat’s rules, none of the ruckers should have gotten big data credit for the workout today. When YHC launches early and/or runs extra on Sundays, Lab Rat does not include YHC on the PAX list. Despite those rules, I have included all the ruckers, including Lab Rat, in the PAX list.

There is a movement about to get Phonix to run a marathon and qualify for the Boston Marathon. He definitely has the speed, he just needs a little help on the nutrition and hydration front. It also sound like he needs a little help with nerves as every time he tries to run that far he ends up with the dry heaves. Ouch.

Oyster is consistently late to Friday runs and then does his own route. He is always there for the finish, but he sneaks in somewhere after 530. Welcome to Jekyll from the Fort this morning. Always good to have out of town guests

Good luck to Bootleg this weekend. He has put the work in, now its time to reap the rewards and punch his first ultra ticket.

Earth day 5k coming up sometime in April, for a detailed marketing pitch, see Wedding singer

Spring weather before a wintry mix. Yep, its Richmond. Twenty of RVA’s finest came out to cover miles in this fine city.

The Route

West on Grove and turn right on the access road in front of the churches. Take a right on St Christophers and a right on Patterson heading east. 4s turn on Westmoreland, 5s on Malvern, and 6s on Nansemond with all taking Grove back to the VSF.

Marv took us out.

The Moleskin

Despite the warm weather, you gotta keep those digits warm. Most of the pre-run chatter was TYA (of all people) commenting on Saab’s running attire. To each their own.

It was great running with Vinny and Upchuck today, though unusually quiet, as they pushed the miles.

Announcements:  Hardywood’s 2.0’s book event this evening. 5:30 @ Crossroads.

Time to Taper,

Lockjaw

A solid nineteen came out to taste some early spring weather before winter encloses again.

The Routes
North on Westmoreland and take a right on Monument. 4s turn on the Boulevard, 5s turn on Allison and then over to Shields, and 6s turn on Harrison. All routes take their respective roads back to Grove and return to the VSF.

The Moleskin
TYA was on fire pre-run this morning. Jokes, comebacks, one-liners – all were a part of his warm up this morning. Nothing got past him.

Post workout chatter has to go to Labrat and Offshore. One has stories of mice and monkeys and the other is in a quest for fluids to catalog.

Announcements:

• Offshore knows of a group that is collecting XL gently used sweatpants. Not new, but gently used. Not any other size, but Extra Large. See Offshore for details.

Time to Taper,

Lockjaw

21 pax and evidently a pair of ghost bikers met the day with ferocity this morning.  Serpentine route maps were handed out and met with groans….but in the end most seemed to like the route.  Shakedown even sent me a pic of the route on a map because he said it looked cool!

Nobody got lost, but Singer joked that he got lost because he was looking for Antrim with a “u”…obviously my prowess as as cool looking route designer is not matched by spelling skills!  So much for laminating these maps! Back to the drawing board…

No ice or barking raccoons this morning….which was a first on the Serpentine run.  Handshake was barking a bit and laying waste to runners in his tailwind, but that’s par for the course around here.

Here’s to hoping everybody had an awesome day!

 

Lab Rat apologizes…

20 running RAMM veterans and 3 RAMM Gear guys arrived for some ambulatory activity.

THE THANG

The old Grove Ave tour 4 milers turn at 195, 5 Milers turn at Roseneath, 6 milers turn at Boulevard to Three Chopt and Back to the Flag.

Moleskin

As YHC crossed Cary this morning, Big Blue was already preached in the standard location surveying the AO. Swirly gave me the birthday greeting as YHC climbed into the truck. Vinny was not far behind acknowledging the tripping of another decade.

With the good fortune of another injury, YHC was able to see everyone while running or being passed by everyone today( Off Shore at least three times) Lug Nut also coming off an injury and Swirly with the optional Weight Vest(if he put in 20 more lbs he would be at my weight) kept pace with YHC. Thanks for Dragging me along guys!

Announcements

Puppy Next Saturday 1/26

Bring your Shovel Flag if you have one to tomorrow’s Dogpile workout. Pre- Game meet at Ellewoods at 0530 to run to Dogpile as well.

A 50 Bleeder OUT!

Twenty-Seven Runners, including two Swirlys, and a canine covered various distances this morning by foot, pedal, or paw.  Here is what transpired, more or less.

The Route

East on Grove to Thompson and turn left and then a right on Hanover.  6s do a lap around the Mumford block first before beginning down Grove.  4s take a right on Shield, 5s on Plum, and 6s on Linden with all returning on Grove.

The Moleskin

Great turn out today for excellent running weather to jump start those New Year’s resolutions.  This also provides a great opportunity to EH runners into our group.  Come for the run and stay for the boot camp.

Welcome our Raleigh based Swirly who joined us this morning.  Hopefully we will see you again soon.

Announcement:

• Ollivander is Q for the January Puppy Pile later this month.  A date has not been set.

Always Be Tapering,

Lockjaw

The rain held off just enough for 23 Weather Men and 1 Canine to pound the pavement and start the Christmas Season weekend off with a stellar beginning. Usually the Q initiates go time at 0530 but the PAX was eager to move so off the PAX went at 05:29:40 secs. Prior to the early start, YHC awaited the question from the PAX as to “Who has the Q?” or “Where are we running?” But Saab looks at YHC, “Well, Flatline are we to guess?”  The Route=out and back:

Commonwealth to Monument. Monument to Shephard and back=4 miles. Monument to Strawberry St and back=5 miles. Monument down to General Lee, circle, and back=6 miles.   A few PAX members were rucking and a few walking. Lug, slightly tardy, did what he needed to do! And Sippy Cup-lone gear man this am!

Number-ama, Name-r-ama, Announcements: Shakedown found 2015 RTD article on F3 and complimented all PAX members in the article are still posting. NO DOUBT!! Fudd stated the obvious, it’s raining. YHC took the clue…

YHC took us out!

NMS: Evidently Swirly missed the weather report for this morning and arrived with a long sleeve shirt on to run. That shirt did not stand a chance!! The sun was not out, but those guns were!!

BT, Shakedown, Handshake, Pullout-that first mile, boy, we took off! Little faster than YHC wanted but it worked. Shakedown, YHC always love the early morning cadence with you!!

Vinny-congrats on your in-laws celebrating 50 yr anniversary, as well as your parents. That bar is set high!! Vinny will actually miss a work out tomorrow morning!

Handshake, respect the posting considering your fluid intake last night! Respect!

Gentlemen, much respect to all this  morning for our jog down Monument! Only those who post understand. Continue to inspire and drive the power of hope! Merry Christmas and Blessings to the entire PAX. Loud and Proud.

CAVU,

Flatline

Fifteen by foot and zero by pedal showed for a cold run this morning.  YHC called a new route and off we went.

The Route

North on Westmoreland and take a left on Monument to Willow Lawn Drive.  Take a left on WLD and then a right on Patterson, and a left on Libbie to Grove.  Left on Grove and back to Mary.  That concludes it for the 4s.

5s and 6s continue on eastward on Grove.  5s take a left on Sauer to Patterson and take a left.  Patterson to Westmoreland and back to the VSF.  6s take a left on Malvern to Monument and take a left.  Monument to Westmoreland and back to the VSF.

Shakedown took us out.

Announcements:

• HDHH on 12/19 – Capital Alehouse SOJ near SOT.  Tuckahoe/Richmond Proper may charter a bus for the excursion.

Time to Taper (Is there really a time not to?),

Lockjaw

Lockjaw calls Haiku

Holiday lights on Grove Ave

Adds cheer to the miles

 

Vin’s sportin’ thumb holes

Sippy Cup’s socks over tights

TYA is proud

 

5s discuss camping

Sunrise from the mountain top

Contempt for yoga

 

McFly races Saab

Trying to clock eighty-eight

Sans DeLorean

 

The Circle of Trust

Confession it is not, Saab

Save it for memoirs

 

Marv’s prayer was good

Love, trust, and helping others

Be your best today