Tag: Spider Run

Never one to shy away from uncharted roads and complex directions, YHC laid out a new route with plenty of hills. New roads were explored and all returned to the AO.

Marv took us out.

Seventeen All-Americans emerged from their vehicles early to enjoy this morning’s pre-spring 59 degree treat. Shiplap even donned short sleeves today, you know it’s going to be a good day. Huddle up for directions which included heavy routes for all three charters:

The Route

• West around the lake and through the woods, being careful over the gravel path
• Left on College, Right on University
• Continue on University, crossing Westham and Ridge before turning left on Ralston
• Right on River, Right on E Glenbrooke Circle
• Left on W Glenbrooke Circle
• Everyone takes a right on Summit
• 4s traverse summit one time then return the way we came
• 5s traverse summit two times then take a right and complete the Glenbrooke Circle loop before returning via River
• 6s traverse summit three times, right on Glenbrooke, left on Hillaire, left on Shadow, right on Twin Lake, right on Twin Lake (again), then left on Glenbrook to complete the circle and return via River

Numbers, names, and YHC took us out.

Moleskin

A teaser was dropped on Slack yesterday that routes would be a little heavy, so be prepared. Routes were heavy, but maybe not to the degree disclosed. Either way, it was intended that we take a little longer today. YHC has gotten into a stale habit of running the same mileage on every run. Sometimes even adding half a mile makes me feel it that much more. Just trying to mix it up a little instead of 4s, 5s, and 6s every week.

EF Hutton made a point to call out how much his ass hurt after yesterday’s pounding at Hoedown. Gotta get those glutes activated on a regular basis.

Prayers today were not only for those around us but those living in extreme uncertainty in Eastern Europe. While it may seem half a world away, we should always try to do what we can to eliminate preventable casualties. That’s YHCs geopolitical statement of the day. God bless.

Splinter out.

Last attempt at this was washed out by a freak rain storm but YHC planned well this time and asked the rain gods to not wash away the chalk markings. It went down like this, PAX pairs up with a runner of similar abilities. Each duo gets a dice, and we moseyed to the bottom of a nearby hill. YHC had marked out six chalk lines of varying distances up the hills. Each duo rolls their dice, sees the number on the dice and then proceeds to run up the hill to said rolled number – and repeato until time is called.

YHC left a birthday surprise at dice roll number six with one burpee. Bodos and Swiper had the most fun and were the most excited for the hill dice roll workout. Don’t worry guys this one will be back!

Names, Numbers, and Announcements.

Announcements: Gypsy is still looking for a few more volunteers to help sort things. Vinny is Q-ing at ‘The Bridge’ on the 26th – very powerful place, highly recommended you go at least once.

YHC took us out

followed by coffee and donuts for YHC’s birthday. Thank you to everyone who joined in the festivities!

Fifteen heeded YHC’s directions with blank stares, somehow all returned safely.  Here’s where they went:

The Route

4s

• Head up UR Drive to Campus

5s/6s

• Veer right up sidewalk through gate to Roselawn
• Left on Campus

All Runners:

• Take the path from College & Campus over to Wheeler
• Left on Wheeler
• Right on Horsepen

4s:

• Left on Patterson
• Left on Sweetbriar

5s/6s

• Left on Normandy and cross Patterson to Sweetbriar

All Runners:

• Left on Baldwin

4s

• Continue on Baldwin returning by way of Wood/Lakewood/College through the Robins Center parking lot

5s/ 6s

• Right on Westham

5s

• Left on Lakewood returning by way of College

6s

• Left on Club Vista returning by way of College

Numberama, Nameorama, COT

MOLESKIN

Make it hard and the PAX will like it, YHC repeated to himself while cursing the trek up Horsepen.  The directions seemed complex, but it was really just a loop, perhaps the delivery needs work.  Post run mumblechatter focused on the neutrality and general likeability of JMU compared to UVA.  Apparently Dentists have HGTV on in their waiting rooms because it is the most neutral and calming channel on TV.  Nonsense, paint colors get YHC fired up just in time to get poked and prodded and further annoyed.  And HGTV has turned many a neighbor to foe.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

See Hitch about a thing, sshhhh

Ramp build this Thursday – 2 spots remain open – See Corned Beef

Towards the Batcave and make a left on Ridgeway to Fairway to Robin/Iris. Cross Three Chopt and take York to Maple.

4s take a left on Maple, a left on Dustin, and a left on Pepper to cross Patterson.

5s/6s take a right on Maple and a left on Grove. 5s turn left on Lexington and 6s on Wisteria; with both turning left on Patterson. 5s take a left on Pepper while 6s take a right on Maple to pick up the Dustin/Pepper loop.

With all distances heading south on Pepper, take Pepper to Three Chopt for a quick left and then right on Towana. Come back in on campus with 4s/6s taking the right wishbone and 5s taking the left.

Marv took us out.

Announcements: Punisher Happy Hour at Bingo Beer. 2/7 @6:15 (6pm if you want to run first).

Fifteen eager spiderlings huddled in the bowl behind the commons, wondering what the high pitched steam release was coming from the smoke stacks. Some stared as if they were looking at a shooting star, YHC declared enough and routes were shared. Across the bridge!!!

The Route

• Through the bat cave and across the parking lot
• Across the bridge and take the u-turn on the right on the other side of the bridge
• Once you turn around and are facing Riverside once again, turn left… upriver… west…
• 4s take a left on Southhampton and make your way up the hill until you get to 2 miles and turn around
• 5s and 6s take a right on Southhampton and left on Riverside
• 5s continue on Riverside to Cherokee and return
• 6s continue on Riverside across Cherokee, up Rustic, left on Oakleaf, left on Elm, left on Hickory, cross Cherokee and continue back to the VSF

Numbers, names, slight delay to pray for Wilson before Bone Thugs joined us and YHC took us out.

Moleskin

Lovely morning for a run today. There still seems to be confusion as to east and west once we get to the river. How long have we been doing this, 5 years? Some people just won’t ever get it. At least those people are always prompt.

Title of the backblast comes from the discussion in YHCs group about rehearsal dinners and the appropriate level of roasting that is done by family and friends. Apparently YHCs family may take it a little too far. All in good fun.

Announcements

• Hitch is joining Corned Beef and DTH for a ramp build on 2/10. Still need 3 more to join.

Enjoy the day!

The routes were simple in execution, complicated in explanation. Regardless, all made it back on time.

Off we went via the bat cave, watching for ice. Behind the shopping center and picking up Westham Station with a nice ascent up the hill. Left on Ross to pick up the Culpeper, Thom, Cameron loop to then tread across the First Watch AO to pick up Gaymont.

4s turned right on University to return to the flag. 5s and 6s turner left to take the Ziontown extension. 5s then picked up Lakewood to University and back home while 6s continued down Forest to take Rock Creek, Baldwin, Westham Pkwy to University.

Marv took us out in excellence.

Moleskin: While waiting for 530 to roll about, Splinter spotted green glitter in the snow. Discussion and debate followed with speculation as to its origins. Unicorns? An art project that went sideways? Fell off of one of the Pax member’s clothes after a night out? One may never know.

17 faithful gathered for a crisp 23 degree at Spider Run this morning. Four options for distance today:

Everyone: Gateway Road up to Campus Drive, right on Campus Drive / Towana to Three Chopt. Cross Three Chopt to the driveway towards St. Bridgets. Left on St Christophers to right on Patterson.

4 miles: Right on Granite, right on Grove, right on Three Chopt, back the way you came.

5 miles: Right on Granite, left on Grove, right on Seneca, left on Matoaka, left on Grove, right on Three Chopt, back the way you came.

6 miles: Right on Granite, left on Grove, right on Lexington & run the Lexington loop, left on Grove, right on Three Chopt, back the way you came.

Unintentional 6.8 miles: run way down Patterson and then meander back to the flag

Numberama, Namerama, Announcements (ramp build volunteers needed next Tuesday; see the monthly challenge sign up sheet, gratitude expressed for all the medical staff dealing with an influx of patients) and YHC took us out. Glad everyone made it back! Until next time, GP

4 studs with a combined 200 years were not afraid of the icy conditions.  Two routes were offered, here was the unanimous pick: 

All Runners – Campus Loops (Total 2.4 miles):

• UR Drive to Westhampton Way, continue on Crenshaw back to VSF (1.6)
• Continue past lake merging right up Richmond Way to UR Drive and back to VSF (.8)

4s:

• Repeato Loop 1

5s

• Repeato Loop 1 and 2

6s

• Repeato Loop 1, 2, plus Runner’s choice 1 or 2

Numberama, Nameorama, COT

MOLESKIN

Conditions were less than perfect, but better than expected.  Shoutout to the UR maintenance department.  The way Saab zipped around campus you’d think there was no ice.  While the rest of the PAX waited Saab to finish, the discussion focused on the luxury of heated seats and the even better air-conditioned seats.  Which apparently is like rubbing menthol on your ball$.  No falls or injuries to report.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Happy New Year

Seven studs launched for a Christmas week run around the West End. Temps were 70 and sunny. Spirits were high. According to the trash truck drivers at U of R, the following might have happened:

UR Drive
Left on Campus
Right on Boatright
At Three Chopt, right, then left to pick up Honaker.

Right on Patterson.

4s: Right on St. Christopher.
Left on Henri.
Right at York / Cross Three Chopt to Iris.
Typical Iris/Robin/Fairway View/Ridgeway (Avoid Swirly’s Hole), and BTTVSF.

5s: Right on Harlan.
Right on Grove.
Right at Henri (just prior to Three Chopt)
Cross Three Chopt to Iris.
Typical Iris/Robin/Fairway View/Ridgeway (Avoid Swirly’s Hole), and BTTVSF.

6s: Right on Westmoreland.
Right on Grove.
Right at Henri. (just prior to Three Chopt)
Cross Three Chopt to Iris.
Typical Iris/Robin/Fairway View/Ridgeway (Avoid Swirly’s Hole), and BTTVSF.

Announcements:

West Creek Hardywood this evening. Shoes, families welcome. YHC thinks 6 pm?

Convergence on Saturday at 7 at Rock and Roll.

NMS: nice run today.