Spring weather before a wintry mix. Yep, its Richmond. Twenty of RVA’s finest came out to cover miles in this fine city. The Route West on Grove and turn right on the access road in front of the churches. Take a right on St Christophers and a right on Patterson heading east. 4s turn on Westmoreland, 5s on Malvern, and 6s on Nansemond with all taking Grove back to the VSF. Marv took us out. The Moleskin Despite the warm weather, you gotta keep those digits warm. Most of the pre-run chatter was TYA (of all people) commenting on Saab’s…

A solid nineteen came out to taste some early spring weather before winter encloses again. The RoutesNorth on Westmoreland and take a right on Monument. 4s turn on the Boulevard, 5s turn on Allison and then over to Shields, and 6s turn on Harrison. All routes take their respective roads back to Grove and return to the VSF. The Moleskin TYA was on fire pre-run this morning. Jokes, comebacks, one-liners – all were a part of his warm up this morning. Nothing got past him. Post workout chatter has to go to Labrat and Offshore. One has stories of mice…

21 pax and evidently a pair of ghost bikers met the day with ferocity this morning.  Serpentine route maps were handed out and met with groans….but in the end most seemed to like the route.  Shakedown even sent me a pic of the route on a map because he said it looked cool! Nobody got lost, but Singer joked that he got lost because he was looking for Antrim with a “u”…obviously my prowess as as cool looking route designer is not matched by spelling skills!  So much for laminating these maps! Back to the drawing board… No ice or…

20 running RAMM veterans and 3 RAMM Gear guys arrived for some ambulatory activity. THE THANG The old Grove Ave tour 4 milers turn at 195, 5 Milers turn at Roseneath, 6 milers turn at Boulevard to Three Chopt and Back to the Flag. Moleskin As YHC crossed Cary this morning, Big Blue was already preached in the standard location surveying the AO. Swirly gave me the birthday greeting as YHC climbed into the truck. Vinny was not far behind acknowledging the tripping of another decade. With the good fortune of another injury, YHC was able to see everyone while…

Twenty-Seven Runners, including two Swirlys, and a canine covered various distances this morning by foot, pedal, or paw.  Here is what transpired, more or less. The Route East on Grove to Thompson and turn left and then a right on Hanover.  6s do a lap around the Mumford block first before beginning down Grove.  4s take a right on Shield, 5s on Plum, and 6s on Linden with all returning on Grove. The Moleskin Great turn out today for excellent running weather to jump start those New Year’s resolutions.  This also provides a great opportunity to EH runners into our…

The rain held off just enough for 23 Weather Men and 1 Canine to pound the pavement and start the Christmas Season weekend off with a stellar beginning. Usually the Q initiates go time at 0530 but the PAX was eager to move so off the PAX went at 05:29:40 secs. Prior to the early start, YHC awaited the question from the PAX as to “Who has the Q?” or “Where are we running?” But Saab looks at YHC, “Well, Flatline are we to guess?”  The Route=out and back: Commonwealth to Monument. Monument to Shephard and back=4 miles. Monument to…

Fifteen by foot and zero by pedal showed for a cold run this morning.  YHC called a new route and off we went. The Route North on Westmoreland and take a left on Monument to Willow Lawn Drive.  Take a left on WLD and then a right on Patterson, and a left on Libbie to Grove.  Left on Grove and back to Mary.  That concludes it for the 4s. 5s and 6s continue on eastward on Grove.  5s take a left on Sauer to Patterson and take a left.  Patterson to Westmoreland and back to the VSF.  6s take a…

Lockjaw calls Haiku Holiday lights on Grove Ave Adds cheer to the miles Vin’s sportin’ thumb holes Sippy Cup’s socks over tights TYA is proud 5s discuss camping Sunrise from the mountain top Contempt for yoga McFly races Saab Trying to clock eighty-eight Sans DeLorean The Circle of Trust Confession it is not, Saab Save it for memoirs Marv’s prayer was good Love, trust, and helping others Be your best today

Sixteen Runners and an undisclosed number of bikers, who didn’t return, set out for the first true winter feeling run. The Route East on Grove and turn left on Hamilton, Left on Westwood (turns into Malvern), Right on Patterson. 4s take a left on Westmoreland to the VSF. 5s take a left on Lexington to Grove to the VSF. 6s take a left on Seneca to Grove to the VSF. Saab took us out. The Moleskin It was good running with my pack today.   Good pace and conversation makes the miles drift by.  I heard the 6s were on fire…