Tag: Sunday Funday

Eight launched on 3 non-intersecting paths that all concluded at ETs (Still open!) in the latest edition of Sunday Funday. Temperatures were 70 and steamy. According to the rock that poked into Swiper’s foot, the following might have happened.

Saab ran about 10. Who knows. Launched from River Road, Finished at ETs.

TYA rode about 50. Launched from The Fan. Tagged Ashland. Finished at ETs.

Remaining PAX launched from Pump House, tagged Buttermilk, then mostly Belle Isle, then North Bank. Most of the Pax wrapped the run at Pump House, then by car to ETs. Like the Wise Man that he is, Sippy Cup returned home by another route.

Numbers, names, and emotional COT.

NMS: Swiper won’t be swiping for a bit. Heal that ankle. (The Pax returned to the scene of the crime, dug out the rock, and threw it in the river. That’ll teach it).

6 men of principle launched in a variety of ways to take on the morning. Temperatures hovered steadily at 70 and sunny. According to the 911 dispatcher, the following might have happened.

Four ran (6.5 miles)

One rucked (4 miles x 40 pounds)

One cycled (50 miles)

Boom. That just happened.

NMS: YHC received a text today. Go ahead – we will be late finishing. 2 of our guys stopped along the run to help a fellow human who was facing a life challenge. Total stranger. We are fortunate to have some good humans in our group. Guys who do the right thing, even when no one is watching.

It has been a minute since YHC ran with PAX at Sunday Funday. YHC met Gecko after planting the flag, caught up with Offshore, and here comes Bootleg, Helix, and Swiper!

Trail was closed in sections and River Rock Half commenced at 0700. What shall we do?!?!?

Up around Maymount, we connected with North Bank. Struggle bus after 2 miles and YHC was thankful for Offshore hanging back.

Swiper, Bootleg, Gecko, and Helix ran together.

We looped around Belle Isle, rock hopped, and picked up Buttermilk at 43st access. YHC and Offshore had to pick up fire access road at Reedy Creek due to half marathon.

Mosey back to the flag mixed in with half-marathoners!

Coffeteria at ET’s.

NMS:

Thank you Offshore for running or trotting with YHC!! YHC will always remember BRR with Offshore and his ability to crush mileage. Best of Luck in OK and becoming a Sooner!

Coffee and 2nd F at ET’s. Now that was a blast from the past! Great to catch up with Sunday Funday crew!

Loud and Proud,

Flatline

Nice chat at ETs post run…

Saab abides

Eight PAX members from around the Richmond Metro Region and New Jersey gathered at the Pump House trail head on the Sunday morning for another edition of Sunday Funday. Somebody called the Buttermilk to Northbank route, so off they went. Sippy Cup and Marv left the PAX for additional miles in what is presumed to be Forest Hill Park. The rest continued backed to the VSF for about 6.7 miles.

COT: Numberarama, Name-O-Rama, Announcements, The Carpenter took us out.

NMS:

It was great having The Carpenter join us on this Sunday Funday run. Please visit anytime. This was 2 straight days that YHC had had the privilege to work out with him. Have a safe trip back to New Jersey. Hope to see you soon.

YHC was talking to Offshore and Swiper along the Northbank trail about what inspires him while exercising. More than 20 years ago, YHC was at the beach with his young son. YHC then observed an older man who he assumed was a grandfather body surfing with a boy who appeared to be about 10 years of age. That man never new that YHC was looking at him but has been an inspiration to this day. At that point, I realized that I am not working out for today but 20 years from now. If God allows, I want to be physically fit enough to be able to be active with my future grandchildren.

7 of the 8 PAX members were calling out respect today. Well done dudes!

Gotta Run!

Phonics

South to North routes…varying distances

Saab abides

5 men of purpose stepped forth to enjoy a romp around the river. Conditions remained 70 and sunny. According to the woman who runs with her dog and rarely says hello, the following might have happened.

YHC and Walter did a North Bank out and back. 2 miles. 30 pound ruck for the beast man and no extra weight for the four-legged beast.

Four others did about 7.

One guy biked about 40, maybe 50. But, he did so really fast.

YHC returned solo, so number, name, quick drink of water for Walter, and Walter said it was time to go.

ETs followed. YHC thanks those who posted. F3RVA has some exceptional men, and ETs is always a good time.

Three dudes gathered at the Pump House for another edition of Sunday Funday. For the route, we crossed the bridge then made our way along the soutside before crossing to return along the North Bank. Saab broke away at Brown’s Island and ran up the Memorial Hill before returning along the roads. Helix and YHC put in 7.1 miles.

Along the way, we ran into Boberry who is training for a 50K. There was also a deer on the trail that startled YHC as the deer and a companion took off down the hill.

Gotta Run!

Phonics

Five sleep deprived dudes, all getting respect, arrived in the dark for another episode of Sunday Funday. Sippy originally led the way was we we crossed the bridge then ran along the south before returning on the north.

COT: Numberarama, Name-O-Rama, Announcements, Sippy Cup took us out.

NMS:

It was great making it out to Sunday Funday this morning. YHC ran most of the way with Helix, and we were able to catch up on what our families are doing as well as other topics.

During the COT, Sippy Cup started a discussion about the time change. We then started a discussion about when it should be and if it was necessary. British Columbia is springing forward and not going back. Spain has it but springs forward in April. Some cons of spring forward include: messes with our circadian rhythm leading to an increase of strokes, increases in obesity, and car accidents. Pros: Maybe saving electricity cost and possible economic benefits with people staying out longer. It is also nice in March to have more daylight after work. Will we keep changing or will our politicians choose standard or daylight savings. Stay tuned.

Announcements: There are several in the F3RVA community who need thought and prayers. Say a prayer for them today.

Gotta Run!

Phonics

It was 18 with 5″ of snow on the ground and sleeting, but the “feels like” was 70 and sunny. PAX hit the Northbank, straight across Belle Ilse to Buttermilk and back. Virgin snow on Northbank. PAX passed one surprised runner on the Belle Ilse footbridge. PAX traced his footprints on the Buttermilk, and presumably he traced ours on Northbank.

Mumblechatter was sparse because YHC couldn’t hear through all the layers and well, it was “tough sledding”. But the mumblechatter was solid (e.g., connections to Sippy’s M’s previous job). YHC looks forward to reminiscing over this run with Sippy!

YHC rolled into ETs at 9:25. The other PAX must have headed home already, but they left some of Saturday’s (maybe last Saturday’s?) muffins behind.

On the way home, YHC moved to the deep powder on the side of Patterson to allow a car to use the tire tracks. A driver rolled down the window to reveal a woman in a short-sleeved shirt who yelled, “You’re not supposed to….” YHC spent the rest of the run home trying to imagine what in the world could be the end to that sentence!

Other PAX can stop reading now. The rest are YHC’s notes on packing/planning/etc..

Offshore’s packing/clothing list:

Feet: Polyester socks, standard-issue Offshore Walmart tube socks, Target grocery bags (@TYA), trail running shoes, microspikes.

Bottoms: wool/polyester longjohns, sweatpants

Tops: Mudgear shortsleeve, Mudgear longsleeve, tech sweatshirt (overkill – leave it home next time), ski jacket.

Hands: Running gloves, ski mittens.

Head: Face shield, bike classes (a casualty of the run :(), winter hat, ski jacket hood.

Packed: CamelPak (inside the ski jacket). Fanny pack, also under the ski jacket, with longjohn shirt, sweatpants, gaiter, wool socks, handkerchief. Spare hat, medium-weight gloves in coat pockets. Bag of Albanese gummy bears (@Shakedown), bag of peanut-butter pretzels in sweatpants pockets. Cell phone, ID, health insurance card, credit card, VCU ID, cash, house key.

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