Tag: Sunday Funday

Three harriers plus one four legged mutt naked Parker met at the usual spot for Sunday Funday. The crew headed out on the north bank towards Belle Isle, did a lap around the island then headed back on the south bank over the nickel bridge and back to the parking lot. All in all we did about 7.4 miles. It was a good run. Numbers and names. EF took us out.

I lost. I did not want to be the Q this morning, because I had a totally selfish agenda but Shakes guilted me into it. Official route was forest hill loop, that Helix and Pavarotti completed, followed by extra credit full monty loop for Shakedown and I. We passed Ollivander on his second loop, and got word that Offshore was wandering around solo as well. The trails were muddy in spots, but RVA Trail report gave the thumb’s up and the trails were shock full of runners. We past a few feet from a herd of deer that did not give a f***.

We may have left early. If so, that was the fault of Shakedown as he had the Q at the time.

Lab Rat apologizes…

4 warriors of the soggy gloom showed up for some Sunday fun. 3 PAX with 2 legs and 1 with 4 legs. After some debate and Shakedown’s approval, it was decided to hit the trails despite a few puddles in the parking lot. Excellent time had by all. Covered about 6.8 miles today through beautiful trails, crossing the James twice today. Excellent conversations today. Topics included Cub Scouts, dad jokes, how to hide your money, surgery/health issues, and customer service.

Numberama, Nameorama

COT

YHC forgot this part of the F3 routine so here it is: Great to share time and be a part of this awesome group. Prayers for health of the PAX and their families and strength to keep pushing to have a positive impact in our communities.

NMS

It was great to enjoy a new part of RVA. Excellent to get to know some of the PAX a little better. Experiencing nature is helpful in reminding YHC that there is a lot to be thankful for.

Three two-leggers and one four-legger broke free from the pull of the fartsack for a jaunt on the access road and around Belle Isle.

Sorry to report that Shakedown hurt his shoulder rock climbing – YHC hopes that he found relief from the pain.

Sally set PRs for: 1) shortest time across the bridge and 2) muddiest after a trail run. She ruined a beach towel when YHC dried her off. Perhaps we needed one more puddle to clean off with.

All the best to the PAX and 2.0s as they get back into the work/life/school groove.

Six men of F3RVA took to the trails and roads this morning. YHC was joined by Faceplant, Helix, and our out of town former RVA resident Abacus. We ran the standard loop south to north. TYA ran that and then some. Saab ran an indeterminate amount but I’m sure it was a lot. Great conversation and fellowship in our four man crew. Good to see Abacus.

Three studs and a studlier 3.0 took to the trails. Standard loop starting south over the bridge down the Buttermilk to Belle Isle. Quick trip round the outside, over the bridge and back on Northbank. Sevenish miles were completed. Busy, but beautiful morning on the trails.

The PAX crossed the bridge, took the access road to Belle Isle, looped around, and returned. The parking lot was empty at the start, but pretty full upon return. The PAX encountered about a half dozen dogs off leash on the return trip past Reedy Creek – they all greeted each other good morning using their best K9 manners.

Topics of discussion included Christmas gift shopping, tales of adventures from past lives, and home improvement projects.

Shakedown is suffering from shin splints after impressive performances at the CSAUP and Bear Creek. YHC hopes he can rebound to resume Bel Monte training soon.

While the rest of the trailoholics were off frolicing in the woods, I made sure that the downtown trails were secured. Picked up a Sunday semi-regular in the Gentleman Farmer (cant remember his real name) and we ran Forest Hill. It was glorious, but ET’s was lonely.

Lab Rat Apologizes…

Sunday trails were beautiful, and everybody did what suited them best. ET’s was the usual gathering place post run for muffins and hot beverages.

Lab Rat apologizes…

By 0700, a PAX of 3 including 1 K9 had emerged from the gloom, ready to take full advantage of an extra hour. The North Bank Trail was closed between the pump house and Maymont – the word is that the stairs are under repair, likely through this week.

So, the PAX took the long cut to Texas Beach, picked up North Bank to Belle Isle, and took Buttermilk back. The mosey clocked in at 7.75 miles on Marco Polo’s app. The PAX knocked out 100 merkins on the Merkin Challenge along the way.

There is still time to sign up for the Merkin Challenge! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-L8e9W24ygnU0suaGyKxzi1PgPqY1CBd57hLrKTZI-g/edit#gid=2105645288

The Merkin Challenge was a big turning point physically for YHC when YHC first participated. YHC encourages newer F3 members to give it a shot. Some advice: 1. Try knocking out sets of 20 merkins during TV commercials (or during breaks at work, or whatever else you are doing), 2. As you start to get more reps in, avoid injury by not dropping down too fast, especially on hard ground.