Tag: Tomato Run

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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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

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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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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