Tag: Spider Run

Nine Spider Run regulars stiff-armed the brisk weather for a solid Tuesday morning date with the pavement. Route was posted early so there were few questions.

The Route

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• Everyone do 1 lap around the track
• 4s take a right out of the track on Maple back to York/Iris
• 5s take a left on Maple, right on Patterson, then right on Seneca then back via Grove and Iris
• 6s take a left on Maple, right on Patterson,  then a right on Albemarle then back via Grove and Iris

Numbers, names, YHC took us out.

Announcements

• TYA is offering women’s communication advice every Tuesday after Spider Run
• 12 Days is next Tuesday, looking for someone to cover Spider Run

Moleskin

Rather than run immediately up Gateway to get to Campus and Three Chopt, YHC decided on a slower burn up the hill. Seems like it worked as there was positive feedback around the group.

Splinter out

Not surprisingly, YHC was the only knucklehead who attempted a run this morning, yet managed to cover 5 miles throughout the well-brined roads of UR.

Saab abides

Thanks for coming out fellas…

Saab Abides…

Route:

All:

• [ ] Ridgeway to Tapoan then up to Three Chopt. 
• [ ] Return on Patterson to Ridge Top to Wheeler.  Through lighted path to Campus Drive. 
• [ ] Campus Entrance, pass the stadium and return

Four Mile:

• [ ] From Three Chopt take St Christopher to Patterson

Five Mile:

• [ ] From Three Chopt head to Grove then take Granite to Patterson

Six Mile:

• [ ] From Three Chopt head to Grove then take Oak to Patterson

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Thirteen eager holiday beavers launched whenever they wanted, with a goal of finishing right at 0615. Some were early, some were late, everyone was thankful.

The Route

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Numbers, names, YHC took us out.

Moleskine

Always great to do this route annually. Even if this particular race is a thing of the past, it’s always fun to run the same route and reminisce of past events.

This year, YHC is thankful each and every one of you. Each of you contribute in your own way to making this community a better place. There are those in the world that try to bring us down but the strong individuals we surround ourselves with will only allow us to continue to seek to be better people. Better people for ourselves, our families, our friends, and our coworkers. Take this week and be thankful for the people that make life truly a blessing.

Announcements

• 0700 Thanksgiving day celebration of southern Thanksgiving at Mary Munford, led by Handshake
• 0530 Thanksgiving day ultimate (where I’m told there will be lamps) at Timberwolf

Splinter out.

A cool 11, that went one more, ventured out into the gloom. Paths around Ziontown, First Watch, and Westham Station were covered, rousing the tranquility of the bat cave trail.

The original Turkey Trot will be on Tuesday. See slack for details. Plan your start according to pace.

OBT took us out.

When Splinter put out the bat signal that he wouldn’t be able to Q Spider Run, YHC knew it was time to shake things up (pun intended). Typical routes? Not today. YHC is always up for a little game of chance, and what better way to start the day than with some Dice Roll Hills?

Pre blast went out on Slack, but no routes were posted, just a promise of surprises. We gathered in the gloom, divided into two groups, walkers and runners, and the runners each grabbed a die from the bin before heading off toward the Hills.

Here’s how it works:
At the base of the hill, six chalk lines are marked at different distances. Each pair rolls their die, runs to the line matching their roll, then heads back down to roll again. Repeat for 45 minutes.

Pairs:

• Anthrax & Shakedown
• Sippy Cup, Marv & YHC

Next time you see Marv, ask him what his favorite number is, he’ll give you a great story!

Announcements:
See EF Hutton for the Bridge this coming Saturday.

Keep our veterans in your thoughts on this special day.

Ten guardians of the polls gathered for this week’s Spider Run. With no one on the Q sheet last night, YHC grabbed it and decided not to post a route. Partly to see if people thought intervals were coming and partly because I was lazy. Either way, we had 10, 9 on foot and 1 on wheels.

The Route

• Mount Henrico

Numbers, names, where one forgot his age, before YHC took us out.

Announcements

• Those not running the richmond races can join EF Hutton for a trip to the bridge on 11/15. See him for deetz

Well done fellas! Get ‘er done today!

Splinter out.

Twelve accomplished gentlemen fought off the allure of a warm fartsack for today’s drizzling edition of Spider Run. Even though there were complaints offered on Slack last night, directions were spot on so off we went.

The Route

• 4s: Refuted impeccable instructions and went across the bridge and back
• 5s: Up along the lake by the baseball field
• Across the parking lot to College
• Right on Campus
• Left then hard left on West Bostwick to the parking lot and back
• Up Bostwick proper back to Campus
• Left then hard left on Old Mill to the end and back
• Up Old Mill proper back to Campus
• Cross Campus to Towana to Roselawn up to Campus
• Back Roselawn to a left on Ridgeway
• Left on Fairway and left on Tapoan to Three Chopt
• 6s added a little more
• Everyone else BTTVSF

Numbers, names, YHC took us out.

Moleskine

After a few weeks of flatter routes, YHC was feeling spicy. With no one on the Q sheet after coming home from volleyball last night, YHC conjured up a perfect route for this morning.

Lots of great mumblechatter amongst the 5s group. A particular highlight was Bodo’s recollection of his most recent concert, The Oh Hellos. Everyone else heard the Oval Ohs, which was close but not accurate. Either way, worth a listen!

Have a great day everyone!

Splinter out.

A formidable 15 arrived to run/bike/walk. Out and back routes were administered with surprisingly no questions nor complaints…which YHC is prone to do.

Please support Faceplant in his (infant) diaper drive, and you’ll be helping families with limited means to afford such necessities. He is also accepting monetary contributions…

Saab abides

Spider Run – out and back: Riverside West

4m- https://onthegomap.com/s/d6d3t1pd.  Left on Riverside Drive heading west.  Take first left and head upward on Southampton.  Turnaround at Old Spring Rd Intersection.  

5m – https://onthegomap.com/s/9dgrtivg.   Left on Riverside and proceed along river heading west. Riverside turns to Hickory.  Turnaround at Cherokee Rd intersection 

6m – https://onthegomap.com/s/d7unkst7.  Same as above however continue straight.  Turnaround at Waxford Rd intersection.  

Fifteen runners and walkers departed into the cool fall mist – seeking hills to cover and darkness to overcome. According to the four deer in the woods and the vocal owl in the tree canopy, all routes were covered with success, camaraderie, and conversation.

YHC took us out.