Tag: RAMM

Mary Munford Elementary

  • A Duel, of sorts

    Four runners and two cyclists gathered for today’s Q-less edition of RAMM. After TYA and Marv agreed upon their lunch plans and invited half the PAX (don’t worry, YHC couldn’t make it anyway 🙄), YHC and Marv debated on the best route of the day. Neither were new and the PAX determined that Snake River hadn’t been forged in a while. So off we went for Snake River.

    The Route

    • West on Grove to south on Granite
    • Cross to Kennondale / Tempsford
    • 5s 2 lefts and 1 right
    • 6s 2 lefts and 2 right
    • Back the way we came

    Numbers, names, discussion of college football before YHC took us out.

    Moleskine

    YHC has been getting into crossword puzzles again over the holidays, hence the backblast title.

    Great to have a running partner with Offshore as the attempt to keep up with Marv and Sippy only lasted a couple hundred meters.

    Always great to start the new year off with a solid run. Let’s get those RAMM numbers back up next week!

    Splinter out.

  • It was supposed to be raining

    4 runners and 4 walkers gathered at MM. It was 60 degrees! It rained right before and right after, but the 45 minutes of the workout were dry.

    The workout. The course was the second try at the Windsor Farms cul-de-sac run. 5 milers take the Long, Stockton, Clovelly/Lynton, St. David’s, and Marston out and backs. 6 milers add the Lock Lane cul-de-sac. Both take Queen Charlotte back to Cary and Grove. The walkers did their thing. YHC took us out.

    Moleskin. Random thoughts:

    YHC picked the route to check out holiday lights, but the show was underwhelming–perhaps the miserly Windsor farms folks turn them off early. Marv and YHC did note the beach-ball sized ornaments hanging over the road on Lock. They are spread over multiple blocks. It is certainly worth a daytime trip over.

    Marv’s $10 weather app is proving to be a good annual value. We reminisced about the early days of RAMM and the major decision to add new routes to our repertoire.

    The 5 milers got lost in Windsor Farms. I’m not sure if they found Marcel Marceau.

    Bleeder was complaining that he could have biked this morning instead of walking. I guess RAMM Gears doesn’t happen in the rain? Hmm.

  • Do you have one of those for your…

    Nine runners and two or three riders, including one with a new pair of battery powered gloves, convened for today’s snow-less edition of RAMM. After a quick route creation from the warmth of YHCs heated seats, and a possible reverse (or regular) Carillon route was almost suggested, we chose for the newly created route. Which in reality was simply retracing of old routes with a goal of maximizing holiday lights.

    The Route

    6s go west on Grove to Wisteria, Wisteria to east on Patterson

    4s / 5s north on Commonwealth to east on Patterson

    4s turn right on Roseneath

    5s / 6s turn right on Allen

    Everyone turn right on Floyd and work their way back to Grove an the VSF

    Announcements

    • See this thing called Slack for details on Swiper’s son’s Eagle Scout project. Small donations accepted. Beware of the tip.
    • Prayers for those in our PAX that are dealing with various health and life issues, especially in this holiday season.

    Numbers, names, YHC took us out.

    Moleskine

    So much for holiday lights. Data centers must be drawing all the power for LED twinkle lights. Lots of dark segments out there today. Still a pleasant route through the fan.

    Apparently YHC can’t follow his own directions. Enamored in conversation, we missed the turn at Allen and went all the way to Lombardy. My bad.

    For those that haven’t noticed, Bodo’s has moved onto a new pair of shoes with a much darker cause associated with them.

    Thanks for letting me volunteer a route with 2 minutes to spare. Glad Sippy caught up to us all.

    Splinter out.

  • Tag in the snow

    Quick summary: 6 Pax tried to recreate a magical workout held in the snow almost 10 years ago. It was fun!

    The details: Instead of our usual mileage-based RAMM, yesterday we played a bit of sharks and minnows. The 6 PAX were split into two teams of 3:

    Team 1: Marv, Sippy, Faceplant

    Team 2: Splinter, Chippendale, Bodos.

    Team #2 was given a head start and told to run in the square bounded by Westmoreland, Patterson, Grove and Malvern. They were also given a flashing white light to wear for easier detection. Team #1 was in pursuit.

    Running rules: No 180 degree turns. No alleys. When found, switch roles and repeat.

    The final score was 2 catches for each team. Team #1 had the advantage of raw speed. Team #2 excelled in strategy.

    Team #1 won the time of possession battle, but Team #2 ultimately was declared the winner due to their surprise snowball attack.

    Moleskin:

    The 1.0 version of this workout happened 3/9/16. 9 years is way too long to wait to do something that fun!

  • Dos Amigos

    Saab abides…

    RAMM-CARILLON

    https://onthegomap.com/s/huaedhb7

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  • PBMs….Hitch’s Newest Data Set

    Runners, walkers, and bikers hit the roads – all covering distance suitable to their goals. Everyone had a companion to make the miles fly by.

    Good Luck to everyone running a race tomorrow. You trained and put in the time! You got this!

    YHC took us out.

  • Groveeeeeee but make it fast

    Fourteen harriers of varying speeds descended upon the hallowed grounds of Mary Munford for what was advertised as a run but quickly turned into an exercise in personal honesty. With a few minutes to spare, YHC took the Q and unveiled the plan: run down Grove for 23 minutes, turn around, and make it back in 22. Negative splits.

    It was a familiar route with an unfamiliar sense of accountability. Go out easy, come back hard. Some followed that guidance. Others just went out hard and came back less hard.

    The sixes (Sippy and Phonics) held strong. Phonics remains the only man capable of maintaining both conversation and forward momentum better than YHC. A true cardio philosopher.

    Mumble chatter highlights included:

    • Shakedown’s luscious locks, which may or may not qualify as a mullet depending on lighting and wind speed.
    • Yard khakis: the official uniform of men pretending they’re not just wearing old work pants.

    Announcements:

    • EF Hutton is headed to the bridge on the 15th. Looking for a few more to join him.
    • Thanksgiving Day beatdown tentatively set for Mary Munford at 7 AM. Nothing says gratitude like burpees before pie.

    Praises:

    • Shakedown’s flow—business in the front.
    • All men brave enough to rock yard khakis in public.

    Prayers:

    • For Saab’s M, caring for her 99-year-old mother.

    YHC took us out with a reminder to be grateful for what we have—and to share it with others.



  • The Great Pumpkin Route

    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.

  • Perfect Cool Fall Weather

    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.

  • Paging Dr. Cooksie 🎹🥃👶🏼

    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 everyone this morning- I really appreciate and value the friendships and relationships I’ve developed with you guys over the last 8 years. Grateful.

    Shakedown