Tag: Tomato Run

2 Davillians climbed out of their fart sack for a change of pace at Tomato Run.

This how it went down

THANG 

Mosey to the track to get in some speed work

• 1 800 meter run (at 5k pace) (1 lap recovery) 
• 2 400 meter runs (at mile pace) (200 meter recovery)
• 4 200 meter runs (90% speed) (100 meter recovery)
• 4 100 meter runs (90% speed) (15 to 20 sec recovery)

Mosey back to the parking lot

MOLESKIN

YHC decided last night after running 5 of last 7 days than a change in pace was needed. At 5:29 YHC was about to be the lone wolf but and true Phonics style, he made is arrival and off we went

Phonics reminder that last time we did speedwork, the track was covered with about 1/4 inch of snow.

SPIT ON THAT!!

The week started the right away for two runners who descended on Atlee High School parking lot in order to take off on a run that went something like this…

Leave the parking lot and follow the road behind the high school around toward the entrance to the Honey Meadows neighborhood. Go through that neighborhood until the cut-through that leads to the Kings Charter neighborhood. Run on the main road until the first clubhouse and turn right. Head on that road, up the hill, turn and return the same way all the way back to the start for a total of roughly 5 miles.

NMS

YHC arrived with a sense of expectancy for the start of his anniversary week. YHC’s first post was to the opening day of DaVille on Tuesday, 3/22/16. Today’s run started from that same location. Tomorrow’s DaVille fun fest (aka. beat down) will start there as well.

Spit stormed into the parking lot beeping his horn and driving in a massive circle around YHC’s car. He was wide awake and ready to smash the run. We took off running into the gloom with conversations about the NCAA tournament. Spit shared that he was ready with words about UVA’s historic loss but then UNC tanked… Only one team wins. All the others lose. March Madness is a fan-killer for sure!

Spit demonstrated how his commitment to running is yielding clear fruit with his pace. He helped to push YHC and keep the challenge fresh throughout the run. YHC took Spit on a new road to give him a little hill. The hill is nothing like the ones at other running AO’s around the RVA but it gave a little taste to keep us honest. Spit broke from the PAX (me) and moved ahead in order to challenge himself on the way back. He made the right decision as YHC started to reveal his lack of long-distance running. YHC was looking for a “break” in the form of burpees, 4x4s or some other insane exercise but there was nothing but one foot in front of the other this morning. The rest of the week will provide an opportunity for that FUN!

Spit recorded just over 5 miles for the run. He circled back a few times to meet up with YHC so the total for the run was somewhere around 5 miles.

Numerama, Namerama, Announcements, YHC took us out.

A PAX of two showed up to greet the returning cold and get in some running. We ran out for a while and then ran back. It was good to get back out on the trails and even better when No Idea noticed that the Low Bridge Tree had been removed, significantly lowering the chance that YHC would not get a concussion from running into a face high fallen tree. We did around 3 miles this morning.

3 Davillians climbed out of their fart sacks on a warmer but rainy Monday morning for another addition of the Tomato.

This is how it when down:

ROUTES

YHC headed in an nontraditional way to the front of the schools, down into Honey Meadow, hit the access road to Kings Charter, headed to the front of Kings Charter, across Atlee Station down the sidewalk into Chickahominy Oak and through Summer Duck subdivisions. Back across Atlee Station to front of schools for 4 miles. Completed some parking lot sprints to get in another 1/2 mile.

Mudface and No Idea headed the traditional way down the Atlee HS service road and in/out of Honey Meadows to get in about 3 miles

MOLESKIN

YHC arrived around 5:25 to find Mudface already waiting. The two of us talked a bit about how NO Idea “said” he would be showing up early around 5:10. Mudface who originally planned not to show up that earlier did. At 5:30, No Idea still was no where to be found. YHC headed out but was advise later that No Idea finally showed up around 5:35.

Trails were closed another week for Mudface and No Idea. Hopefully we will get a non-rainy Monday soon.

YHC had to shorten his run today due to some sore knees but enjoyed getting some sprints in at the end.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hope to see some others out soon now that the weather is warming up. Keep EHing fellas!

SPIT ON THAT!!

A pax of 2 dragged themselves out of bed, made the wise decision to not put on rain gear (?) and headed out for a little run.  YHC and Mudface decided to test running on the cross country trail for the first time in almost a month, and quickly realized they were 0 for 2 on decisions this morning, as it proved very muddy and slippery.  Called an audible, got back on the road, and meandered for a while, amounting to 3 miles in rain that went from a slight drizzle to steady downpour.

Hopefully soon it will dry up enough to get back to running through the woods again–a lot more fun than road running–BEEP! BEEP!

4 Davillians decided to get some miles in before the rain came.

This is how it went down:

THANG

YHC the lone wolf once again on the long mileage, headed to Kings Charter and back getting in 4.5 miles and finished with 5 sets of parking lot sprints.

Team Headlamp headed out to Honey Meadows and back to get in about 3 miles.

MOLESKIN

Opus shared they had a very “interesting” conversation during their run today but didn’t share the details with YHC.

Mumble chatter afterwards centered around writing a BB in Haiku.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Rumor is there maybe a Dogpile pre shirt order out soon. Stay Tune!
• The 2018 logo shirt is out. Pre-order is up till the 28th of this month

SPIT ON THAT!!

YHC and Mudface showed up to run, ended up with a vigorous walk, as about 1 minute into the warmup both of us almost became one with the asphalt.  After this was repeated several times, even YHC took the hint and slowed down and by unanimous vote it was decided the run was going to be a walk.

We did see two other runners out, and Mudface warned them of the treacherous footing.  Given our pace, mumblechatter was heard throughout, ranging from the Eagles victory (E-A-G-L-E-S!!!!) to our kids questionable choices (they’re smart, we’re sure of it!).  All told we still managed about 3 miles.

5 men gathered to test out the water proffing on their shoes. Phonics and Spit ran 5 miles, No Idea and YHC ran 3. Chum Buckets ran some of both and there is no idea (see what I did there) how many he got in. It was good seeing everyone this morning.

Thanks for letting me lead

What difference a couple of weeks can make, as the temperature when YHC last did TR was 16 degrees, while this morning was a balmy 50.  Mudface didn’t get the memo, as he still showed up in a sweatshirt that he couldn’t figure out how to unzip…

Spit quickly passed YHC and Mudface and did the Honey Meadows loop for 5 miles.  YHC and Mudface meandered through the woods and roads for about 3 miles.  It was great to not have to bundle up for a workout as has been the norm for several weeks (if your name isn’t Helix), there was no sign of the mysterious dog that came after Mudface last time, and YHC managed an entire run without having to retie his shoes.

See you in the gloom!

A PAX of one reported this morning for a cold run. 3.5 miles were done with a large dog sighting that almost initiated a mid run pants change requirement.

See you all in the gloom