Tag: Tomato Run

6 Mechanicsvillagers showed up for this week’s episode of Tomato run.  The weather was such that the pax had a choice in dress this morning, and you had to deal with the consequences.  Route:

-6 milers:  Out and back to the King’s Charter clubhouse.

4.4 milers: Out to the 4 mile turnaround, get lost on the way back, go into several cul-de-sacs looking for the trail back, then run out Honey Meadows to the front of the schools and cut across the parking lot.

So, the pax organically split in to 2 evenly manned groups, with the Sugar Ray’s no doubtedly feeling the calling of speed with the brisk temperatures.  YHC gave them the go-ahead to let the horses run, while Opus, Lab Rat, and Spit opted for a more mosey-esque pace good for guys either trying to get their running legs or trying to recover from 2 hour workouts and long Sunday runs.  At about the half way point, Spit dropped the bomb on Opus (an elementary school teacher) that he had in fact taught his wife in his early days as a teacher.  So much for feeling young again!

The 6 milers came in hot a few minutes late, after clocking some impressive paces for the last mile when they figured out they were out of time.  With all the bro-code runs of late, it was actually pleasant to see these gifted runners sucking a little wind!  Way to put in the effort, gents!

YHC had chosen to tough out the weather in traditional light short sleeve shirt thinking he would warm up in a few minutes.  However, with the wind still whipping, Lab Rat never got warm.  While it felt good to be chilly for the first time in months, the hot shower after felt even better.

Announcements:

Bear Creek 10 miler Dec 4:  http://www.rrrc.org/events/2016-bear-creek-10-mile-trail-run

Bel Monte 25 50K Mar 11:  http://belmonteraces.com/

Lab Rat out

Would you be my, wont you be my, wont you be my pax….3 regulars and a Kotters to Mr. Rogers for Tomato Run this morning:

The pax once again decided to stick together this morning, although the speedsters (Helix and Anchovy) were given the go-ahead if they felt the need for speed.  We wandered around King’s Charter whimsically, coming back to the VSF at exactly 4.5 miles.  Discussion varied, covering topics such as Shane’s Shuffle (which would be a great F3 event, had it not fallen on convergence day), Mr. Roger’s petri dish son and various colds, and how to run fast.  Anchovy let YHC know that if you want to run 8 minute miles, you should run 7 minute miles….which would make running 8 minute miles easier.  Thanks, bro.

Running with 4-6 guys has been great.  While YHC would love to see the pax grow, he has really been digging these last few weeks of smaller numbers and keeping the “bro code” that the Rutland group has brought over.  Also, great to catch up with you again, Mr. Rogers!  Thanks for the company this morning, gentlemen.

Lab Rat out

5 pax met up for the weekly running of the tomato’s, and here is what went down:

Route

This morning’s route was a little fluid, and we generally just went out for a morning run.  The plan was to head in to King’s Charter and run to the 5 mile turnaround, but we made a group decision to turn another way.  The change in route caused us to have to make some modifications to add length at the end, so Spike led us to the trail around the lake at Honey Meadow.  Total distance was 4.7 miles.

NMS

-What looked like 4 pax morphed into 5, as Kit Kat caught up to us at the entrance to Honey Meadows.

-Sticky was having a battle of wills with his knees, so he and No Deal turned around a little early.  Smart call, the knees will always win.

-Chatter during the run revolved around fantasy football, F3 name changes, and the ineffectiveness of lights worn around the waist.

-YHC is really digging the runs on Monday, which have been more often than not turning in to “bro code” runs.  For the most part, we run as a pax and the conversation is high.  Emphasis has been on running as a group instead of getting in the most bang for the buck.  Lab Rat approved for sure.

-Also, the absence of Opus this morning was noted, as Lab Rat had a song memorized for him as promised.  You snooze, you lose.

Lab Rat out

4 pax decided to meet the day with a run.  Weather was 70 and sticky, as summer claims it’s last few days of 2016.  A great morning for a run sans-shirt, and 1 pax member finally agreed with Q.  The run went like this:

Lab Rat had a 4, 5, and 6 mile route planned, but with a smallish pax, the decision was made to keep the pax together for a “bro-code run”, a tradition of the Rutland group to keep the pax together and only fart downwind of pax (YHC thinks that’s part of bro code).  Run took the cut through to King’s Charter, then used modern technology to turn around at the 2.25 mile mark to shoot for 4.5 miles.  Actual mileage came out a little heavier than that with some circling back to the six.

NMS

First off, great to run with Anchovy without the larger groups….not to say they werent missed, but a smaller group means a more meaningful conversation.  YHC always enjoys getting to know individual pax members better….and DaVille has been tough on that with the bigger pax we have experienced.

Also, Spit is now back to running shape, and is now running distances with ease he struggled with a mere month ago.  He is enjoying the fruits of the hard work he has been putting in since starting F3.  That is always a great thing to see unfold.  Great work, Spit!  Glad you are a part of us.

Lastly, Opus is becoming a runner as well.  He is at the point where he can do the mileage, but it is still tough.  He pushed thru this morning like a badass though, finishing 4.5 miles (plus) for his longest run so far this year!  Well done, Opus!  Keep banging on that door and it’s going to fall.  YHC promises to have a motivational song loaded up for next week.  You do like country, right?

Great run this morning, gents.  Loved the Bro-Code style of keeping the pax together.  Easy pace was welcomed this morning with sore legs from Reesestrong.  Also, sorry about the “easy pace” comment to Opus, but it’s all relative…you would lap us in a guitar playing contest.  Lab Rat CAN sing, though.

Announcements

-Shane’s Shuffle 5K October 8 at 8:30.  Anchovy is helping out with this event, it is a memorial run for Capt. Shane Adcock who gave the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq….this year will mark the 10th Anniversary of his death.

-New Mechanicsville AO kicking off this Friday at 5:30.  New Highland Baptist Church on New Ashcake Rd.  Abacus is heading this up.

Lab Rat out

Enjoy the theme song, 40 somethings…..

The Gloom of Atlee was penetrated for the first time (officially) by six strong runners out to improve or recover, depending on how the rest of their weekend went.  The route was as follows:

-Head out the parking lot and back to the gate, pass under or around to Honey Meadows Rd.

-Hang a left on Honey Meadows, pass second bus, turn left into bus parking lot.

-Follow sidewalks along the front of the schools back to starting point.  1.6 miles or so.

-Repeat until done.

NMS

Unusually, the Q was not early this morning, due to his intestines not owning a watch.  He then had to explain where the name “Tomato Run” had come from, and what significance it had to the F3 community.  YHC had the feeling that the pax was unimpressed with the name.  Oh well, you had to be there.  It is much funnier when you have a beer or three in you.  Once we got started in the actual running part of the morning, the pax basically paired up and got to work.  BB and Carpenter set an early pace, leaving the rest of the pax in the dust.  Anchovy and Phonics held back for a bit, mentioning bro-code runs.  After a mile or so, YHC released them from any manly violations, and they quickly distanced themselves.  That left Spit and Lab Rat to cover the six.

Spit is just starting to get into running regular (again?) and put in a good showing this morning logging 4.5 miles.  YHC stopped to EH a former Seal Team member and his dog on the track, falling a little short of planned 5 miles.  Distances for the faster pax unknown, but would guess they were right around the 5 mile marks.

While not exactly fall running weather quite yet, at least it was somewhat decent.  Also, YHC was thankful to not be wearing flannel.

Announcements:

-Congrats to our own Anchovy, Sticky, and Spike for going out Saturday in miserable running conditions at Patrick Henry Half Marathon.  Well done, gents!

-ReeseStrong 5K 9/17/16.  Sign up for F3 team.  Right now, we are tied for the biggest team!

-Blue Balls has the Q at DaVille tomorrow

Lab Rat out.