Tag: Tomato Ruck

Six men met up in Rutland for Rucking and Running on this perfect Thursday. As they took off, the ended up partnering up in 3 groups. Conversations ranged from politics to school closings. For BAM! and YHC, the route took them into Rutland, Cool Spring Forest, Cool Spring West, and Knollwood for about 4.7 miles. The Ruckers rucked around Rutland and possibly Cool Spring Forest. The other runners ran various locations before one runner had to exit.

COT: Numberarama, Name-O-Rama, Announcements, No Idea took us out.

NMS

Enjoyed the run this morning. As we were gathering for the COT, Lab Rat reminded us that we are more alike than we are different referring to the current political environment. Well said Lab Rat.

Announcements

F3 11th year convergence – Saturday at 6:30 AM at Dogpile

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Phonics

3 Runners and 3 ruckers enjoyed a nice morning on Thursday morning. This how it went down

Runners – Loop of 4 to 4.5 miles include Rutland, the whole trail of Cool Spring West, and the Bojangles Loop.

Ruckers – Did their thing

SPIT ON THAT!!

YHC started off his Thursday the right way by getting in his car and heading towards the Rutland neighborhood for an enjoyable jog. He did have the heads up that the parking lot might be closed but at 5:28 AM, you forget small details like that. That parking lot was closed. So YHC parked on the next street which was about 200 meters from the AO. He then met up with Yardsale who was the lone rucker and BAM! who was ready for a jog. So off the 3 of us went. Yardsale soon after met up with Bulkhead. They rucked into Rutland and possibly Cool Spring Forest. Only they know.

For BAM! and YHC, we went over the Atlee train bridge, past Atlee High School, and into Taylor Farm. Soon after entering the neighborhood, BAM! and YHC heard some footsteps coming behind them and saw a flashlight. When we turned around, to our surprise, Opus had chased us down. Opus had a late start for the same reason that YHC had a parking issue. Opus parked on the next street but parked further down the street. He was far behind us and had been chasing us for quite a while. Once he caught us, he continued with the strong pace. Great job Opus!

As we returned to Rutland, YHC took a detour through the retirement community just past the Atlee train bridge. He then came down Cool Spring Road and turned into Rutland. This likely added some distance, but runners were all around 4.5 miles which is likely another continuous running record for BAM! Well done again!

We had left as 3 but returned as 5.

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

NMS: Enjoyed the run with BAM! and Opus today. Great weather again.

Announcements: 11 year Convergence at Dogpile at 7 AM on 9/20/25. (I think that is the correct date.)

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Phonics

4 Runners and 2 Ruckers embraced as Phonics call “The Most Humid day we will have over the next 10 days” for a Thursday edition of F3 in Daville

Runners ran a traditional route that took us through Rutland, Knollwood, and Cool Spring Forest Trail

Ruckers did their thing around Rutland

Another solid run with YHC able to keep Phonics on pace for the 2nd time this week

Opus and BAM got in a little extra distance on the trail forgetting to turn earlier

SPIT ON THAT!!

Three ruckers and a runner posted on this Thursday to Rutland for the Tomato Run/Ruck. Since it was about 78 degrees and the runner was alone, he joined the ruckers to make it 4. They walked around Rutland discussing such topics as “Super Size Me” and what’s the difference between a dialect and a language. YHC learned quite a bit from Bulkhead on this topic.

COT: Numberarama, Name-O-Rama, Announcements, No Idea took us out.

NMS

Great seeing No Idea back out again. The runners had returned but seem to have forgotten about Thursdays. Maybe as it starts cooling down again.

Announcements:

This Saturday – The Bridge – Meet Corned Beef at 5:30 AM at Food Lion at Kings Charter

Next Saturday – 2.0 friendly workout at DaPile at 6:30 AM.

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Phonics

Two runners and Two ruckers posted on this Thursday to Rutland. Weather as always was perfect. The Ruckers journeyed throughout Rutland and possibly Cool Spring Forest. The Runners took a traditional route through Rutland, Cool Spring Forest, Knollwood, and Cool Spring North.

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

NMS

Great having Speakeasy back out this morning. Enjoyed the discussion about the ABC stores as well as legal matters with beer, wine, and alcohol sales from the 1980s until today. It does appear that the cocktails to go law is permanent.

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Phonics

Four ruckers and once again one runner posted on this sunny and 70 morning to Rutland. The ruckers likely did a loop around Rutland and Cool Spring Forest. The runner when to explore the trails at Atlee and Honey Meadows. YHC is still unsure what the semi-truck that was parked outside the YMCA entrance facing the wrong direction down Atlee Road was attempting to do. Luckily, one of Hanover’s finest was able to steer him in the correct direction.

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

NMS

Even though YHC was solo today on the run, much was accomplished in preparation for tomorrow’s convergence at DaVille. We will be ready.

Announcements: July 4 convergence at DaVille at 7 AM. Tom’s Coffee is posting at 8 AM.

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Phonics

Three ruckers and Two Runners posted on this Thursday to Rutland for the sunny and 70 and humid morning. The runners ran for 20 minutes and then walked the rest of the time along a journey that took them into Rutland, Cool Spring Forest, and Cool Spring West and back to the AO. It is generally believed that the ruckers stayed around Rutland.

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

NMS:

There has been quite a bit of curiosity with Daville as to what is being constructed behind the 55 and older community off Atlee Road. Recently, it has been announced that the YMCA is building playing fields there. On a Lewis and Clark discovery like mission, Spit and YHC wondered to the YMCA’s parking lot and discovered a trail with a bridge that went threw the woods to the new fields. It might add additional options for DaVille’s and DaPile’s bootcamps in the future.

Announcements:

Friday, July 4 – 7 AM – Convergence at Atlee High School

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Phonics

Two teachers and One Rucker converged in Rutland on this Thursday. The Rucker left solo and was gone before the runners returned, so nothing to report about the Rucker’s route.

The Runner’s Route

Rutland to Cool Spring Forest to Knollwood to Cool Spring West back to AO. Probably between 4 and 5 miles. YHC never measures distance.

COT: Numberarama, Name-O-Rama, Annoucements, Mr. Holland took us out.

NMS

It was great running with Mr. Holland again. We talked about education among other topics. YHC also discussed health benefits of the run/walk method.

Announcements

• July 4 convergence will occur somewhere and will be announced by somebody.
• DaPile may have summer tourists on Saturday.

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Phonics