A total of 9 gents arrived at UR to run, walk, and bike. Routes had been posted and questions were sparse.
Subsequent discussions centered around the versatility of feminine products when you are in a pinch.
Saab abides
Routes:
6M
5M
New 4M
Tag: Spider Run
University of Richmond
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Smells Like Summer’s Eve…
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Not a Race
Ten pavement pounders plus one wind pusher gathered on a somewhat chilly morning for today’s Spider Run. After ample discussion on game 5 of the Pens/Flyers game, routes were called.
Routes
The general route was, get to Westham, get to Patterson, get to Boatwright. Detailed directions were:
4s: https://onthegomap.com/s/r5lh250k
5s: https://onthegomap.com/s/dfmjctmj
6s: https://onthegomap.com/s/50s7gjnsNumbers, names, YHC took us out.
Announcements
- Prayers for those in Marv’s circle dealing with various forms of cancer
- Thoughts are with all those PAX members traveling this week
Moleskin
Lots of turns in this route but most are well known. 6s decided to evaluate which route was shorter at the base of Boatwright, continue down college or turn down campus. It wasn’t a race, but Marv got back first.
Splinter out
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Kill all the golfers…
A formidable 15 descended upon UR for the weekly spider run – which included YHC’s son Spackler who was easily outpacing his old-man.
Saab abides
Routes:
Out and back: Cross Huguenot bridge then head East…
ALL run to the first road after Oxford (just past flat water park the small bridge)…,4s: Turn around
5s & 6s: Turn right at Stratford/Custis/Manokin (!!!road sign is missing and only has “riverside”)
5s: Turn around at intersection of Manokin and Shirley
6s: Take right on Shirley, cross Cherokee to fork of Custis and Kenmore then turn around.
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Variated Pitchfork
Eight plus one gathered for this week’s Spider Run. An oldie was thrown out, with a new prong added for some.
The Route
4s: panarama and highland and old bridge
5s: 4s plus overlook
6s: 5s plus add the top of south ridge.https://onthegomap.com/s/cv84fc57
Numbers, names, YHC took us out.
Announcements
- 10k this weekend. Make sure you avoid hills the rest of the week
Moleskin
It’s been a few weeks since YHC made an appearance at Spider Run. After reviewing routes from previous weeks, YHC came up with something we hadn’t seen in a while. Slack disagreement was overblown, everyone enjoyed it.
YHC especially enjoyed seeing the fine mist in the air that was reflected by the headlamp. Quickly realizing it wasn’t mist, but pollen, coughing ensued for the remainder of the run.
Embrace the day fellas.
Splinter out
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Tattoo Removal
The hills were waiting, so off we went. Here’s where:
- Head out around Lake clockwise and up past the baseball field out to College
- R on College to the corner of Campus and Boatwright
- Take the path on left over and L on Wheeler
- R on Gardiner
- R on Chandler
- Take the cut-through, or maze, to Bandy Field for one complete loop, Counterclockwise
- Return to Campus via Chandler, Gardiner, Wheeler and path
- Take Campus Dr.
- 5s/6s – Head up both arms of Old Mill
- All – Ascend Bostwick
- 4s/5s – Return to VSF via UR Drive
- 6s – Take Campus Dr and L on College, enter behind baseball field, counterclockwise of Lake and back to VSF
Numberama, Nameorama, COT
MOLESKIN
Not sure anyone did the route 100% as prescribed, but it was fun to try. The cut-through to Bandy ain’t what it used to be. Sippy took a tumble, but no injuries reported thankfully. Hitch may have a new spokesperson for Portadash. Next time we’ll do Bandy Clockwise for a spicy little treat.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
UpChuck looking for someone to take ownership over The Bridge
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Turn it up to 11
Spider Run for Tuesday….6M
https://onthegomap.com/s/ck0vs5b5
5M
https://onthegomap.com/s/1d4qguii
4M
https://onthegomap.com/s/4iaol8st
Saab abides
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FTLOBD
Saab abides
4 Mile:
https://onthegomap.com/s/o1qluopu
5 Mile:
https://onthegomap.com/s/i8lrbrct
6 Mile:
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Read the Fine Print…
They say the fallacy with communication is the assumption it has actually taken place. This statement was in full display given how some chose to follow the direction of the maps versus reading the note in the pre-blast requesting the opposite direction.
Alas, YHC has learned a valuable lesson here….
Saab abides
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90 Second Episodes
Eight steam generators gathered in the gloom for today’s not-frozen edition of Spider Run. After a little bit of convincing, everyone followed:
The Route
- West around the lake and across the path to University
- University to a left on Ralston
- Ralston to a right on River
- Right on Glenbrooke Circle then left on W Glenbrooke Circle
- 4s go to Summit and return
- 5s go up Summit and back down, turning right to continue the Glenbooke loop
- Everyone return via Ralston and University
Numbers, names, YHC took us out.
Announcements
- Prayers for Pucker as his son recovers and OBT as his brother recovers
- Spider Run is back baby!
Moleskine
Perfect weather for a run around the lake and to head west today. While some flirted with long sleeves, none were needed today. Glad OBT was able to get a tour of some new streets to challenge his preference for a grid.
Good post COT chatter as no one was in a hurry to warm up.
Next few weeks Qs are open. Sign up!
Splinter out
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Carl Spackler is in the house…
An elite 8 arrived toat Spider Run which included a surprise visit from my son – which absolutely made my day.
Most had studied the routes which involved an out-and-back…crossing the Huguenot bridge and then heading West…
Not surprisingly, Spackler (Saab Jr.) made it look easy while I worked to keep up…and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Saab abides