Tag: Sunday Funday

8 9 8 5 of F3’s veterans formed up at the oldest continually operating F3 Sunday workout in Virginia. Temperatures were sunny and 70 and generally incredible. According to the Marathon Training Team talented runners jerkish mountain bikers good lookin’ lady running with her dog jogger who clapped for us on the loop today, the following might have happened:

5 4 guys ran North South Bank (watch fixed the hole in the bridge!) to T. Pottersfield Belle Isle Bridgeeither T. Pottersfield Bridge or Belle Isle Bridge Forest Hill Park to Buttermilk NorSouth Bank (skip oh, yeah, we did the lariat twice). About 6.5 7.7 miles, or so says YHC’s Apple Watch (feels not quite that long).

One guy plus Gloom rucked a loop.

2 1 guys rode from Elwood Thompson’s. Rumor has it…45+ to Ashland 50 miles and back. Yeah, baby. Impact. 

1 guy ran 10 OYO on roads.

Numbers, names, and YHC took us out. Remember, it’s Sunday Funday, so the COT is thorough and throughout.

If you show up for coffeeteria, YHC counts you in the workout, unless the workout was go-carting last night.

NMS: exceptional morning to chat and run with Shakedown Offshore, Shakedown, Sippy Cup, and Helix. Excellent discussion with Salt Lick over coffee. Solid way to spend the morning assessing our fitness, our faith (in many things…each other, society, a higher being, the benefits of scientific learning, and the oddity of those few Christians who oppose scientific learnings), and fellowship (never a lonely or dull moment building friendships).

So, yes, F3 does have regularly scheduled Sunday workouts…always has. If that’s new, time to educate yourself (and YHC would encourage you not to take someone else’s word for it…come out and meet some men whose friendship will be new to you…Sundays, 07:00, Pump House parking lot).

Announcements (literally the same as the last 3 weeks):

Reminder: Being a HIM is about doing things for others, not yourself. Third F is not about church or religion – it’s about doing something bigger than yourself (if this sounds unfamiliar to you, make sure to read “Freed to Lead”). Help in the community. Volunteer. Put your time and effort into making other people better. Can you do that reading a book? Sure, though it’s most likely that helps you. And, let’s be honest…if something was written in Aramaic, how literal can the meaning be, unless you speak Aramaic? (Fun fact: YHC’s counsin does speak Aramaic.)

F3RVA has multiple opportunities that are 3rd F focused – doing things that are bigger than yourself. Breaking Bread brings meals to people who are struggling. Healing Place leads men and women struggling with addiction down a path to better health through exercise (sound familiar?). The Bridge helps men fighting the habit of committing low level crimes by giving them structure, role models, a profession, and hope.

Each of us has limited time to give. With all the challenges of being a man in your 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, etc., what can you offer to others that is designed to put that person in a better place?

Doing the same Backblast 2 3 4 5 weeks in a row is super efficient. This is the way to do it.

8 9 8 of F3’s veterans formed up at the oldest continually operating F3 Sunday workout in Virginia. Temperatures were sunny and 70 and generally incredible. According to the Marathon Training Team talented runners jerkish mountain bikers good lookin’ lady running with her dog on the loop today, the following might have happened:

5 6 guys ran North South Bank (watch fixed the hole in the bridge!) to T. Pottersfield Belle Isle Bridgeeither T. Pottersfield Bridge or Belle Isle Bridge to Buttermilk North Bank (skip oh, yeah, we did the lariat). About 6.5 7.7 miles, or so says YHC’s Apple Watch (feels not quite that long).

2 1 guys rode from Elwood Thompson’s. Rumor has it…45+ to Ashland 50 miles and back. Yeah, baby. Impact. 

1 guy ran 10 OYO on roads.

If you show up for coffeeteria, YHC counts you in the workout, unless the workout was go-carting last night.

Numbers, names, and YHC took us out.

NMS: exceptional morning to chat and run with Shakedown Offshore, Shakedown, and Helix. Solid way to spend the morning assessing our fitness, our faith (in many things…each other, society, a higher being), and fellowship (never a lonely or dull moment building friendships).

So, yes, F3 does have regularly scheduled Sunday workouts…always has. If that’s new, time to educate yourself (and YHC would encourage you not to take someone else’s word for it…come out and meet some men whose friendship will be new to you…Sundays, 07:00, Pump House parking lot).

Announcements (literally the same as the last 3 weeks):

Reminder: Being a HIM is about doing things for others, not yourself. Third F is not about church or religion – it’s about doing something bigger than yourself (if this sounds unfamiliar to you, make sure to read “Freed to Lead”). Help in the community. Volunteer. Put your time and effort into making other people better. Can you do that reading a book? Sure, though it’s most likely that helps you. And, let’s be honest…if something was written in Aramaic, how literal can the meaning be, unless you speak Aramaic? (Fun fact: YHC’s counsin does speak Aramaic.)

F3RVA has multiple opportunities that are 3rd F focused – doing things that are bigger than yourself. Breaking Bread brings meals to people who are struggling. Healing Place leads men and women struggling with addiction down a path to better health through exercise (sound familiar?). The Bridge helps men fighting the habit of committing low level crimes by giving them structure, role models, a profession, and hope.

Each of us has limited time to give. With all the challenges of being a man in your 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, etc., what can you offer to others that is designed to put that person in a better place?

Doing the same Backblast 2 3 4 weeks in a row is super efficient. This is the way to do it.

8 9 of F3’s veterans formed up at the oldest continually operating F3 Sunday workout in Virginia. Temperatures were sunny and 70 and generally incredible. According to the Marathon Training Team talented runners jerkish mountain bikers on the loop today, the following might have happened:

5 6 guys ran North South Bank (watch the hole in the bridge) to T. Pottersfield Belle Isle Bridge either T. Pottersfield Bridge or Belle Isle Bridge to Buttermilk North Bank (skip oh, yeah, we did the lariat). About 6.5 7.4 miles, or so says YHC’s Apple Watch (feels not quite that long).

2 guys rode from Elwood Thompson’s. Rumor has it…45+ to Ashland 50 miles and back. Yeah, baby. Impact. 

1 guy ran 10 OYO on roads.

If you show up for coffeeteria, YHC counts you in the workout, unless the workout was go-carting last night.

Numbers, names, and YHC took us out.

NMS: exceptional morning to chat and run with Shakedown Offshore and Helix. Solid way to spend the morning assessing our fitness, our faith (in many things…each other, society, a higher being), and fellowship (never a lonely or dull moment building friendships).

So, yes, F3 does have regularly scheduled Sunday workouts…always has. If that’s new, time to educate yourself (and YHC would encourage you not to take someone else’s word for it…come out and meet some men whose friendship will be new to you…Sundays, 07:00, Pump House parking lot).

Announcements (literally the same as last week):

Reminder: Being a HIM is about doing things for others, not yourself. Third F is not about church or religion – it’s about doing something bigger than yourself (if this sounds unfamiliar to you, make sure to read “Freed to Lead”). Help in the community. Volunteer. Put your time and effort into making other people better. Can you do that reading a book? Sure, though it’s most likely that helps you.

F3RVA has multiple opportunities that are 3rd F focused – doing things that are bigger than yourself. Breaking Bread brings meals to people who are struggling. Healing Place leads men and women struggling with addiction down a path to better health through exercise (sound familiar?). The Bridge helps men fighting the habit of committing low level crimes by giving them structure, role models, a profession, and hope.

Each of us has limited time to give. With all the challenges of being a man in your 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, etc., what can you offer to others that is designed to put that person in a better place?

8 of F3’s veterans formed up at the oldest continually operating F3 Sunday workout in Virginia. Temperatures were sunny and 70 and generally incredible. According to the Marathon Training Team talented runners on the loop today, the following might have happened:

5 guys ran North South Bank (watch the hole in the bridge) to T. Pottersfield Belle Isle Bridge to Buttermilk North Bank (skip oh, yeah, we did the lariat). About 6.5 miles.

2 guys rode from Elwood Thompson’s. Rumor has it…45+ to Ashland and back miles. Yeah, baby. Impact. 

1 guy ran 10 OYO.

If you show up for coffeeteria, YHC counts you in the workout.

Numbers, names, and YHC took us out.

NMS: exceptional morning to chat and run with Shakedown and Helix. Solid way to spend the morning assessing our fitness, our faith (in many things…each other, society, a higher being), and fellowship (never a lonely or dull moment building friendships).

So, yes, F3 does have regularly scheduled Sunday workouts…always has. If that’s new, time to educate yourself (and YHC would encourage you not to take someone else’s word for it…come out and meet some men whose friendship will be new to you…Sundays, 07:00, Pump House parking lot).

Announcements (literally the same as last week):

The Bridge, August 16. Spend your Saturday morning helping men who are trying to improve themselves better. And, maybe you too will find improvements you can make. Clown cars forming now. No better way to experience all 3 F’s in one morning.

Home grown half marathon, quarter marathon, ruck-tastic mile or two, or just a few blocks. Get out there and get some exercise. See Don Draper for details. 2.0, Ms, and friends all welcome.

Reminder: Being a HIM is about doing things for others, not yourself. Third F is not about church or religion – it’s about doing something bigger than yourself (if this sounds unfamiliar to you, make sure to read “Freed to Lead”). Help in the community. Volunteer. Put your time and effort into making other people better. Can you do that reading a book? Sure, though it’s most likely that helps you.

F3RVA has multiple opportunities that are 3rd F focused – doing things that are bigger than yourself. Breaking Bread brings meals to people who are struggling. Healing Place leads men and women struggling with addiction down a path to better health through exercise (sound familiar?). The Bridge helps men fighting the habit of committing low level crimes by giving them structure, role models, a profession, and hope.

Each of us has limited time to give. With all the challenges of being a man in your 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, etc., what can you offer to others that is designed to put that person in a better place?

8 of F3’s veterans for the oldest continually operating F3 Sunday workout in Virginia. Temperatures were sunny and 70 (sorry, Offshore). According to the Marathon Training Team runners, the following might have happened:

5 guys ran North Bank (watch the hole in the bridge) to T. Pottersfield Bridge to Buttermilk (skip the lariat). About 6.5 miles.

2 guys rode from Elwood Thompson’s. Rumor has it…45+ miles. Yeah, baby. Impact. 

1 guy ran 10 OYO.

If you show up for coffeeteria, YHC counts you in the workout.

Numbers, names, and YHC took us out.

NMS: exceptional morning to chat and run with Offshore and Shakedown (Sippy Cup and Chippendale are “slightly” faster…). Solid way to spend the morning assessing our fitness, our faith (in many things…each other, society, a higher being), and fellowship (never a lonely or dull moment building friendships).

So, yes, F3 does have regularly scheduled Sunday workouts…always has. If that’s new, time to educate yourself (and YHC would encourage you not to take someone else’s word for it…come out and meet some men whose friendship will be new to you…Sundays, 07:00, Pump House parking lot).

Announcements:

The Bridge, August 16. Spend your Saturday morning helping men who are trying to improve themselves better. And, maybe you too will find improvements you can make. Clown cars forming now. No better way to experience all 3 F’s in one morning.

Home grown half marathon, quarter marathon, ruck-tastic mile or two, or just a few blocks. Get out there and get some exercise. See Don Draper for details. 2.0, Ms, and friends all welcome. Remember to be welcoming…

Reminder: Being a HIM is about doing things for others, not yourself. Third F is not about church or religion – it’s about doing something bigger than yourself (if this sounds unfamiliar to you, make sure to read “Freed to Lead”). Help in the community. Volunteer. Put your time and effort into making other people better. Can you do that reading a book? Sure, though it’s most likely that helps you.

F3RVA has multiple opportunities that are 3rd F focused – doing things that are bigger than yourself. Breaking Bread brings meals to people who are struggling. Healing Place leads men and women struggling with addiction down a path to better health through exercise (sound familiar?). The Bridge helps men fighting the habit of committing low level crimes by giving them structure, role models, a profession, and hope.

Each of us has limited time to give. With all the challenges of being a man in your 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, etc., what can you offer to others that is designed to put that person in a better place?

Ten runners posted on Sunday at the Pump House for preseason training to prepare for the fall when temperatures and humidity should feel drastically different.

The Route

Most runners did the Buttermilk to North Bank loop for somewhere close to 7 miles. They forgot to do weigh-ins before and after the run.

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

NMS

Back in 2016 when YHC first posted with F3 RVA, the Corporate Challenge had been established. The Corporate Challenge was to post at the following locations in one week:

• Monday – Punisher
• Tuesday – No Toll
• Wednesday – Source of Truth
• Thursday – 45 Minutes of Mary
• Friday – RAMM
• Saturday – Dogpile (6 AM), then get head out to Gridiron (7AM)
• Sunday – Sunday Funday

Travelling is what made the Corporate Challenge challenging. By the time that YHC started F3, Spider Run, DaVille, Circus Maximus, and WDog had started meaning there were now multiple options on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to post everyday. Within a few years, other workouts had started. Now, less travel was needed to complete the Corporate Challenge.

Fast forward to today, there are as many as 8 workouts per day in F3 RVA and three 7 AM bootcamps on Saturday. This potentially makes it much easier to complete Corporate Challenge.

Can the Corporate Challenge still exist today with so many options of workouts and little travel required to complete it? YHC asks this because he did the following this week.

• Monday – DaVille (3 miles from YHC’s house)
• Tuesday – Raider Run (3 miles from YHC’s house)
• Wednesday- Manndate (1.5 miles from YHC’s house)
• Thursday – Tomato Run (3 miles from YHC’s house)
• Friday – The Creek (1.5 miles from YHC’s house)
• Saturday – Dogpile (6 AM), then DaPile which ordinarily starts at 6:30 AM but started at 7 AM on 7/26 due to a Puppy DaPile workout. (DaPIle is 3 miles from YHC’s house.)
• Sunday – Sunday Funday

Does almost an entire Nano-Region Corporate Challenge meet the requirements? Is it completed as long as the following are met?

1. Post 7 straight day
2. Post at Dogpile then head to another AO for a 7 AM bootcamp.
3. Post at Sunday Funday either to start or finish the week.

Announcements

• Interested in running the Richmond Marathon? See Gecko. After much discussion during the COT, we believe the date of the marathon is close to November 12.
• Homegrown Half/10K – August 16 at 7 AM at Robious Landing.
• Breaking Bread – Sign up for August

YHC really enjoyed his annual journey to Sunday Funday today. It was great meeting and running with Gecko and Big Wheel. You guys had already run 4 miles before YHC got out of the car. Well done Gentlemen! Much respect today as well today with 7 of the 10 PAX members in their 50s.

Gotta Run!

Phonics

A healthy six pack of dedicated runners sauntered forth in the sweltering humidity to take on the latest revelations made available during Sunday Funday. Conditions remained sunny and 70. According to the Jeffrey Epstein files not yet released, the following might have happened:

North Bank, Belle Isle, some did the Belle Isle loop, all did Buttermilk. Anthrax did all of most of this, albeit backwards and likely at least twice.

Gecko also did some pre-game and post-game running OHO.

Numbers-ish, names-ish, and we done.

NMS: Condolences continue to roll in for Sally, Offshore’s dog, on her untimely and unexpected passing…for those not in the know, Sally was a regular at Sunday Funday.

UPC spits the bit.

10 dudes, sporting 20 working legs and 2 failing legs, ran (or rode) into the “GLORIOUS” morning for the latest edition of Sunday Funday. Temperatures remained stable at precisely 70 and sunny. According to the same young lady running with her dog, the following disparate routes might have happened:

Sunday Funday often starts with a question: “What time does the 7 o’clock run start?” Yep, time to mosey.

The main pack did the Bridge (not THAT Bridge, but nonetheless a bridge) across to Buttermilk, then east to Belle Isle. Roll over the river. Back on The North Bank. 6.6 miles.

YHC turned tail prior to Belle Isle and, like the Three Wise Men of lore, returned home by another route, that being the service road along the railroad tracks.

Swiper swiped a route that started earlier and ended later.

TYA rode around in circles.

Somewhere in France, Saab (not pictured) ran at least 10 miles on French roads.

Pita ran further on 4 legs than most of the PAX ran on 2.

Numbers, names, and YHC took us out.

NMS: Discussion today centered on a key topic for many parents of juniors / seniors in high school: how to make the “right” college selection for each kid based on academic interests, acceptances, financing, and individual preferences. All the best to those facing such choices this week.

Announcements:

Overnight 2nd Inaugural, Semi-Decennial Century Classic is Friday night starting at 6:00 p.m. Most teams will run until 9:30 / 10:00 a.m. Saturday, except Hutton’s team, which expects to finish prior to dawn Saturday.

The Bridge had a solid re-opening this weekend. Look for the Backblast from Corned Beef shortly.

Hermes has the Q at The Bridge on May 10. Let’s go!

Three emerged at the strike of 7 and off we went on our respective run and ruck routes. Plenty of animals out early and the first of the flowers are in bloom. The sunrise around the river is spectacular!