13 Faithful showed up on a delightful Friday morning run/ride. YHC gave the simple instructions. Out and back run Grove–>Henri–>Towana–>Richmond Way. The course is the most direct route down to the start of the Spider Run at the U of R lake. Instead of defined points, the PAX was instructed to turn around at 23 minutes, with the goal of getting back to the flag in 22 minutes. COT–YHC took everyone out. Moleskin. What seemed simple in concept (to everyone except Wilson) was quite hard in practice, as YHC had specifically designed the course to be predominantly downhill on the…

15 faithful posted for a morning workout. 2 headed out on the bikes and 13 on the run. The Thang: 4 miles: Grove to Left on Malvern, Left on Patterson, Left on Libbie, back to the shovel flag 5 miles: Grove to Left on Malvern, Left on Patterson, Left on St. Christopher’s, Left on access road, Left on Libbie, back to the shovel flag 6 miles: Grove to Left on Nansemond, Left on Patterson, Left on St. Christopher’s, Left on access road, Left on Libbie, back to the shovel flag Bikes: Over nickel bridge, to Belle Isle, cross over to…

16 strong posted on a beautiful spring morning for a run or bike ride. Weather was perfect for a run, high 60’s, low humidity and the sun was rising. The thang: Commonwealth to Momunment, right on Monument, 4 milers turn at The Boulevard, 5 milers at Allison and six milers at Stuart circle. Back to commonwealth and back to the shovel flag. Bikers headed to the Hugenot bridge, to riverside drive, Riverside to the nickel bridge and back to the shovel flag. NMM: Lots of folks hung out after the run/bike this morning. As BT and I left at 7am,…

16 Faithful posted this early morning in a not so gloomy gloom. 13 RAMM runners and 3 RAMM GearHeads. The Q’s gave directions and it was supposed to look like this. THE THANG Starting at the School Parking lot, Run toward the Boulevard on Grove, 4 mile loop Turn at LaFayette, 5 Mile Loop turn at Roseneath , 6.2 Mile loop turn at Boulevard, Back down Grove to Three Chopt, then back to the Shovel Flag. GEAR THANG Intervals, Hills, and Gear changes and back to the Shovel Flag COT in Silence Moleskin Kudos to the six individuals who opted…

16 runners and bikers came out for perfect spring time run with a little chill to the air. The Thang: 5 and 6 milers did the Carillon route with 6 milers extending to Patterson on the return trip. 4 milers took Grove east, left on Boulevard, left on Monument, and left on Westmoreland. NMS: Great turn out this morning.  Everyone’s times are getting faster and the distance covered is growing.  Way to push it! The Pax caught sight of Saab periodically along the route as he interlaced this run with his 20+ mile route today. Good luck to TYA and…

9 runners and 1 strong biker posted for a Friday morning workout. Weather continues to be stellar for the morning workouts. Early morning workouts certainly take advantage of good weather conditions. The Thang: 5 milers, Commonwealth to Patterson, Patterson to St. Christophers, Left onto access road in front of Three Chopt, Left on Grove, back to school and one lap around school to finish. 6 milers, right on grove to Hamilton, left on Hamilton, Left on Patterson, then follow the 5 mile route back. Bikers, head to UR and play on the hills for 45 minutes. Naked Moleskin. Always interesting…

14 runners and bikers enjoyed a great morning on the town The Thang: Head east on Grove. At the Boulevard, 4 milers take a left and go to Monument. Left on Monument, left on Westmoreland and back to the SF. 5 and 6 milers instead take a right on Boulevard and head south. Boulevard turns into Blanton. Take Blanton right up to the front of the Carillon – up the steps, across the promenade, and back down the steps. Outbound on Blanton, left on Douglasdale. Go across the highway and a right on Portland. Take Portland to the end and…

7 runners and two cyclists posted for a lovely spring run/bike through RVA.  Here’s how it went down. Runners turn left on Grove for a 4 minute warmup.  We then commenced with a Fartlek (alternating between faster and slower paces) workout up to Three Chopt, down to the 195 overpass, and back to the school.  The PAX alternated between 1 minute fast pace intervals and 2 minute relaxed/slower intervals. YHC has no idea what the bikers did, but I doubt it looked like this. YHC closed the COT NMM:  Apologies to the Monument Ave. 10k runners tomorrow.  YHC didn’t think about…

GO RAMS! A pax of 18 strong descended upon Grove for a crisp morning run/bike.  YHC planted his brand new shovel flag, TYA laid out the route, and Bleeder took the lead for #RAMM GEARS for a group effort Q. THANG: TYA kicked it old school this morning with an all Grove Avenue run.  4 milers run to Lafayette, 5 milers to Roseneath, and 6 milers leg it out to Boulevard.  Everybody 180s it back down to 3 chopt for yet another 180, then back to shovel flag. NMS: Great to run with Honey Do again.  Conversations drifted from weight…