Tag: Tomato Run

Three runners and one lonely rucker looking for a friend posted to the Tomato Run/Ruck on this perfect Thursday. As the runners took off, they had one lingering question. Sure, March Madness was a topic and the question, “Can Nebraska win it all?” was asked. But all that was on their minds was, “When will Wong’s Tacos open? Sure, we would look on the website and see “March 31, 2026” as the official date, but that’s cheating. Did they have employees yet? Had they organized the kitchen yet? Regardless, excitement is in the community as it gets closer and closer to the opening date.

The Runners did the reverse library/Bogangles loop, Kroger loop, then to Rutland, Cool Spring Forest, and back. The rucker was everywhere looking for a friend.

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

NMS:

Go RAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sure, Go HOOS!, Cornhuskers, and whoever you are rooting for. Have a great day everybody!

Gotta Run!

Phonics

2 Runners and a lonely Rucker posted on this perfect Thursday morning in Rutland to get a little exercise. With the amazing weather, this is what occurred:

The Route

The Runners did the traditional Rutland Route by going through Rutland into Cool Spring Forest into Knollwood, back to Cool Spring Forest to the Cool Spring North trail. They then went back into Cool Spring Forest turning on Crestfield and back to the VSF for 5.2 miles.

The Rucker rucked around Rutland and possibly in Cool Spring Forest.

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

NMS:

A great thing about the COT is when somebody calls out a new year around the sun when nobody knew it. BAM! called out 46. Well, happy birthday BAM! When was your birthday? This is an easy answer to most of us, but if you were born on February 29, its not quite as simple. You are 46 years old but have only celebrated your official birthday 11 times. BAM! you’ve got the Q on February 29, 2028 for #12.

Gotta Run!

Phonics

YardSale and No Idea rucked about 2.5 miles and only got lost a little. We did go by Bulkheads house at least 3 times. It was a good ruck with a good pace. We spent most the 45 minutes discussing our aging moms and their health and housing issues. We met back up with Opus. Numberama, Namarama and Opus took us out with a prayer.

It’s felt a little less like winter as six dudes posted to this Tomato Run/Ruck on this perfect day. The Ruckers rucked around Rutland and possible other areas. The Runners went into Cool Spring Forest, then Cool Spring North, then back and eventually did the Bojangles loop.

COP: Numberarama, Name-O-Rama, Announcements, BAM! took us out.

NMS:

It was great being out again and not taking a terrible fall. Those are always good days.

Gotta Run!

Phonics

Two Runners and Four Ruckers went on an exploration trip the check out the retreating glaciers in Rutland and the surrounding neighborhoods.

The Ruckers left with just 3 but returned 45 minutes later having found a fourth wondering around.

The Runners decided to check out the side walks between Rutland and Giles and safely navigated some of the still very icy spots. As they came back, YHC noticed that they had extra time, so he decided to guide them into the townhomes next to the YMCA. This loop will end with running down a paved path which was mostly clear. At this point, the pace had picked up quite a bit. They turned down the last sidewalk heading for home. YHC, being the clumsiest runner in F3RVA did something that possibly no runner or walker has ever done along that stretch of sidewalk. There is a step towards the end of the sidewalk, and YHC, not noticing the step, tripped right over it. BAM! stopped with YHC making sure he was okay. YHC will have to wait 24 hours to see what type of shape he was in after the crash. Regardless, the excitement of exploration had ended, and the PAX members slowly jogged back to the VSF or just over 4 miles.

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

NMS: Thank you BAM! for helping me get back this morning. Still shocked that with my headlamp, I did not see it. Will never forget its there again. Great seeing Mustang when we returned to the AO.

Announcements: Frozen Triangle next weekend

Gotta Run!

Phonics

We had one show up for the run and 2 ruck this morning. We did about 2.25 miles towards Kroger and around to clubhouse to finish and runner ran 4 miles this morning going over bridge to community around the Baptist Church and returned including the Bojangles Loop.

Numberama/namerama – Bam took us out in prayer.

Great ruck with Bulkhead this morning and we were talking about business where things have to be done right with no room for mistakes in new business arena.

Great workout this morning gents see you in the gloom soon.

Cheers….CB!

Two runners an two ruckers posted in Rutland on this perfect Thursday morning to start the day right.

One rucker left to meet another who would join him. They walked around the Rutland area it appeared for likely somewhere close to 2 miles.

The runners ran to Giles and back doing the Bojangles loop on the return for 5.2 miles.

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

NMS:

Great to run with BAM! again. While we were running, YHC noticed that there were Permanent LED Holiday Lighting all over the place. Before this year, he did not remember seeing them before. Pretty cool addition for the holiday season.

Gotta Run!

Phonics

Five posted on this sunny and 70 morning in Rutland. The one runner took off along the normal route into Rutland, Cool Spring Forest, Knollwood, Cool Spring West, and back through Cool Spring Forest for about 5.4 miles. The Ruckers, travelling as a team of 4, journeyed to destinations unknown to the runner with the exception of completing the route in Rutland.

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

NMS:

YHC was a little surprised to be the solo runner this morning but did enjoy the weather and route this morning. Good numbers for the Ruckers again this morning. As the COT was closing, YHC told the pack that a former student of his passed away a little more than a week ago and a neighbor of his has cancer. As we go into the Christmas season, just remember and pray for the many who are suffering or have had tragic loss during this time of year.

Gotta Run!

Phonics

Four posted on this Thursday for the Tomato Run/Ruck. The 2 runners when to every place different. This included running by the library and that shopping center, running behind Kroger, running through 2 townhome communities, and running the opposite way through Cool Spring and Rutland for 4.85 miles. The 2 Ruckers rucked for likely around 2 miles.

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

NMS:

Great time running with BAM! today. Thank you for exploring with me.

Announcements: Heard 6 made it to PBR Thursday night. Well done!

Gotta Run!

Phonics

3 runners and 6 ruckers came out to hit the mean streets of Mechanicsville on the most gorgeous day of all.

4 plus miles by the runners, 2.5 by the ruckers.

Good times had by all