Tag: Spider Run

Nine Spider Run stalwarts gathered for today’s not-so-cold-but-still-frigid edition of riding/rucking/running the streets of Westham. After a brief appearance by TYA who sounded like his tongue had frozen, off we went for:

The Route

• 4 milers – 1 westham loop – https://onthegomap.com/s/a36cg89s
• 5 milers – 2 westham loops (one big one small) – https://onthegomap.com/s/976v4kbj
• 6 milers – 2 westham loops (two big) – https://onthegomap.com/s/ogcsa93s
• Back westham to Lakewood and BTTVSF

Numbers, names, Marv took us out.

Announcements

• Snowpocalypse is coming. Stay tuned to slack for workout adjustments

Moleskin

Bundle up everyone. Depending on if you are a US model or a EURO model fan, we could get a little or a lot! Time to hit the stores!

Twelve pavement pounders, including one from DR, found the hidden entrance to the Spider Run AO and gathered for instructions. Two launched early, with one more hoping for a ruck partner. Luckily he showed right at 0530 so off we went for:

The Route

Out and backs today. Reverse direction from how we normally hit these hills.

Out around the lake and through the path to University, most avoiding the temptation to turn left over the bridge. Up University to south on Westham. Westham cross River to Country Squire. Country Squire to left on South Ridge. Right on Ross to the bottom then back up to South Ridge.

4s return via Country Squire.

5s / 6s take a right on South Ridge and continue to Old Bridge.

5s return back up South Ridge & Country Squire.

6s up Highland before returning back up South Ridge & Country Squire.

Numbers, names, announcements, YHC took us out.

Announcements

• Prayers for our DR from Arkansas friend whose dad is receiving end-of-life care 🙏
• Frozen Triangle on super bowl Saturday
• Pigskin is looking to fill a car on 1/24 for The Bridge

Moleskine

Great to see the crew back out at Spider Run this morning. Even with some grumblings about the out-and-back route and the fact that 5s and 6s were almost back home on Westham Station but were told to reverse course, the PAX had a marvelous time. YHC personally enjoyed hitting those hills from a different approach, which is all that really matters.

Make it a great day!

Splinter out.

No Q, Small PAX, No Problem.

Over the Bridge to the Z Dam, Reverse Split Back

Numberama, Nameorama, COT

MOLESKINE

What YHC thought might be a brisk mosey/ walk, turned into 5 plus miles and a 5k PR (at least for 2025) thanks to Chippendale’s arrival.  No rest for the weary afterall.  Happy New Year.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Breaking Bread – see Oyster for January

Convergence – 0700 New Years Day at DogPile

Yep it was just YHC. Can’t compete with the 12 days. Decided to run a modified 5 fingers run with 7 fingers. Touched Three Chopt 4x. Went slow. 7 mi. Legs are now tired. Spent mental energy while running trying to think about how to write a creative backblast. Failed!

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.