A notorious nine launched from Dogpile at 0400 for a walking tour of Richmond. Conditions were 70 and sunny, perfect for a 10-mile CSAUP. From Dogpile we trekked north to The Diamond for our first pit stop. YHC attempted to demonstrate how to tie a bowline knot, but it was rope-master Machismo who educated the PAX. We headed south down Hermitage into the heart of the Fan and lost Big Rig somewhere in the neighborhood as his time with us was also planned to be medium and sweet. Eastbound down Monument/Franklin to Monroe Park for pitstop #2. Continue south to Tredegar, cross the Lee footbridge, and lap Belle Isle before continuing on to the Buttermilk Trail. After 8-miles of rucking, Buttermilk proved to be a worthy challenger for the PAX,. At the Reedy Creek parking lot we got back on the pavement of Riverside Drive and followed it uphill to the Nickel bridge, which returned us to our vehicles. Something in the territory of 10.5-miles were covered, because we’re a little tougher than the Rockwood boys down south. Jesting aside, well done to all the PAX pushing themselves this weekend to be better prepared for the beatdown of all beatdowns that promises to be GTE-47. If you have CSAUP fomo, ruck with Boberry and Rosie tonight!!!
CSAUP Superlatives:
– Fittest HIM Award – Dealer
– Mr. Adventure Award – Machismo
– Local Historian Award – Biodome
– Gone to Soon Award – Big Rig
– Best Storyteller Award – Chaplain
– Grit Award – Broadway
– Fearless Leader Award – Dr Try Hard
– Coolest Ruck Accessory Award – Houseparty
– Does Anything Try Hard Says Award – NTB
