Tag: Spider Run

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

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

Spider Run for Tuesday….

6M

https://onthegomap.com/s/ck0vs5b5

5M

https://onthegomap.com/s/1d4qguii

4M

https://onthegomap.com/s/4iaol8st

Saab abides

Saab abides

4 Mile:

https://onthegomap.com/s/o1qluopu

5 Mile:

https://onthegomap.com/s/i8lrbrct

6 Mile:

https://onthegomap.com/s/v574m2oj

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 

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

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

Faceplant would have loved the route so much if only he hadn’t gotten lost on the way there.  Here’s that route:

• UR Drive uphill
• L on Campus
• Take path and L on Wheeler
• R on Ridge Top
• L on Patterson
• L on Westham

4s

• L on Club Vista
• L on College
• R on Keller
• R on Westhampton Way
• L on UR Dr back to VSF

5s

• L on Club Vista
• L on College
• R behind baseball field
• Circle Lake back to VSF

6s

• Cross River onto S Ridge
• Continue onto Westham Station
• Pickup .5 miles along the way
• Continue via Batcave back to VSF

Numberama, Nameorama, COT

MOLESKIN

While awaiting the last runners to arrive back for the COT, Marv admitted that 70 yo Bob “Rammer” Ramsey, play-by-play guy for St. Louis, gave him a few good hooks to the rib cage during VCU’s dustup with the Billikens Friday night.  Marv is planning his revenge.  I’m thinking a Tombstone Piledriver through the scorer’s table at the A-10 Tourney.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Prayers for our Union (and also for Canada, ha)

Nine of F3RVA’s best looking non-millennials gathered for miles.  Here’s where the Pax went:

• Take UR Drive to the Batcave and out to River Rd
• Cross shopping center onto Westham Station
• Continue on S Ridge to River Rd
• Reverso and left on Old Bridge then bear right on Highland (5s and 6s)
• Add the rest of Old Bridge plus Panorama (6s)
• Continue on Westham Station, back through the Batcave to the VSF

Numberama, Nameorama, COT

MOLESKIN

YHC believes Curling is awesome, Bodos disagrees.  Bodos is wrong.  U.S. Men’s Bobsledding needs more practice.  Apologizes for the lateness of the backblast.  A little forgetful since I’m not a millennial.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Frozen Triangle – Rescheduled for 2/21

WestHoe 2^nd F Lunch – About 5.5 hours ago

Prayers for Chippendale and Pucker

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!