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Right Angles

By Lockjaw on February 1, 2020

When: 01/31/20
QIC: Lockjaw
The PAX: Pucker, Lockjaw, Bleeder, Splinter, The Yankee Aggressor, Lugnut, No Tools, Circle K, Vinny, Johnsonville, Peekaboo, Upchuck, Pull Out, Ricky Bobby, Mad Dog, Bodos, Hitch Hiker, Sippy Cup, Shakedown, Don Draper, Wedding Singer, Rosie, Swirly, Saab

It was a full parking lot at the AO this morning in the gloom with record numbers of RAMM’s faithful as well as those on tour. We headed east on Grove, north on Hamilton, south on Westwood/Malvern, and west on Patterson. Yep, it looks like a big right angle. 4s turned south on Westmoreland, 5s on Lexington, and 6s on Seneca all taking Grove eastbound to the shovel flag. TYA took us out. Announcements: Shakedown is looking for running volunteers at the Healing Place on Saturday mornings to help those training for the Monument 10K. Shiver in the River? See…

Oral History: Our Grandfather’s Run

By Marv on January 24, 2020

When: 01/24/20
QIC: MARV
The PAX: Sippy Cup, Hitchhiker, Greenbow, Don Draper, Faceplant, Mad Dog, Bleeder, BT, Handshake, Shakedown, Circle K, Wedding Singer, TYA, Bootleg, Saab, LugNut, Swirly, Garbage Plate, Swiper, MARV

F3, as we know it here in Richmond, began (give or take) in the late summer/early Spring of 2014. It will be 6 years old this August(ish) and continues to grow. What was once a workout at Gridiron a few times a week now has close to 30 workouts happening throughout the week at locations all over the Richmond area. Literally, hundreds of guys (and women) have found their workout/exercise home with F3 on a weekly/daily basis and several of those lives have been changed for the better. Yet, there wasn’t always 25 people at an AO, and there wasn’t…

Hitchhiker and Two Bikers

By Splinter on January 17, 2020

When: 01/17/20
QIC: Splinter
The PAX: Don Draper, Greenbow, Sippy Cup, Mad Dog, Chaplain, Gomer Pyle, Pucker, Saab, Swirly, Bleeder, Offshore, Marv, Splinter, Hitchhiker, + 2 bikers

Fourteen runners + two bikers ran and rode today. Some started early while others showed up to a Q-less RAMM. YHC took control and spouted out an easy one. East on GroveNorth on MalvernCross Broad, Cross the BridgeEast on Laburnum6s briefly went North on Hermitage Out in 23 minutes back in 22 minutes. Announcements and YHC took us out. Announcements- Best wishes to Gomer as he heads out on mission. Safe travels!- See Offshore for info on 10k support for the Healing Place.- Stay away from the Capitol on Monday. Splinter says sayonara!

Straight Forward Directions

By Lockjaw on January 10, 2020

When: 01/10/20
QIC: Lockjaw
The PAX: The Yankee Aggressor, Swirly, Hitchhiker, Handshake, Pull Out, Gomer Pyle, Chaplain, Faceplant, McFly, Lugnut, Splinter, Bleeder, Saab, Pucker, Sippy Cup, Mongoose, Wedding Singer, Lockjaw, No Tools, Ricky Bobby

Twenty steeds, ready to run or ride, embraced warming weather and fine fellowship to pass the miles. East on Grove and left on Malvern (4s/5s) or Nansemond (6s). Take a left on Patterson and head westbound. 4s turn left on Libbie to Grove and home. 5s/6s turn left on St Chris to Henri to Grove and home. Swirly took us out. It was good to see everyone today and catch up. Hitchhiker keeps putting in the miles and its showing. Excellent work! Lockjaw

OddsMakers

By Marv on January 4, 2020

When: 01/3/20
QIC: MARV
The PAX: Sippy, Splinter, Saab, Swirly, TYA, Gomer Pyle, Wedding Singer, Lugnut, Kubota, Oyster, Bootleg,

Eleven jubilant runners decided to brave the early morning rain to trundle around the Near West End on this, the third day of January. According to those that going around 5am, it was coming down pretty hard at Munford for the start of the rain. By the time the remainder of the Pax got there at 5:30 it had turned into a light rain and had cleared pretty much by the end of the Q. Temperatures were about a running-weather perfect 49 degrees. The Thang… Only 4s and 6s today…which actually gave the QIC a break because his 5 mile…

Kessel Run II

By Lockjaw on December 27, 2019

When: 12/27/19
QIC: Lockjaw
The PAX: Lockjaw, Hitchhiker, The Yankee Aggressor, Saab, Handshake, No Tools, Mongoose, Bleeder, Pucker, Circle K, Swirly, McFly, Sippy Cup, Shakedown

A dozen by road and two by bike went into the dark and foggy gloom. Zero visibility was not a problem as this group stuck together for a parsec as we did the Kessel Run through Windsor Farms. Then we headed west down Grove and came back on Grove to the VSF. Swirly took us out. It was great to catch up with everyone and their holiday activities. I hope everyone is enjoying time with family and friends. Lockjaw

Two extra inches makes you warmer

By Lockjaw on December 20, 2019

When: 12/20/19
QIC: Lockjaw
The PAX: Hitchhiker, The Yankee Aggressor, Faceplant, Bootleg, Sippy Cup, Splinter, Offshore, Handshake, Bodos, Honeymoon, POG, Saab, Oyster, Whittler, Bit Tennessee, Swirly, Lockjaw, Wedding Singer

Yep, its cold outside. Early arrivals huddle together to stay warm. Some in shorts with bare knees and other with tights and running pants. Yet Handshake was unique from the others in his choice of socks – 2 inches above ankle. These socks, also known as the Saab Special, were intended to provide extra warmth, or precisely two inches of extra warmth. I guess it all adds up when it is 23 degrees. The routes were called and off we went. Down Grove to Thompson and over to Cary for a stroll through Carytown. Heading North on the Boulevard, 4s…

RAMM is Just Fine

By Marv on December 13, 2019

When: 12/13/19
QIC: MARV
The PAX: Sippy Cup, Upchuck, Hitchhiker, BT, Swirly, Handshake, Circle K, Gomer Pyle, Pucker, Bootleg, Lugnut, Oyster, Saab, Wedding Singer, TYA, McFly, Faceplant, MARV

It has been a rocky 4th quarter for one of the OG AOs, RAMM. Depending on who you chat with there’s been some splitting up, some loss of bikers and just some overall general malaise. There’s been some rough numbers at RAMM over the last few weeks, but, with 17 hearty men showing up this morning at 5:30… RAMM IS BACK BABY!! And to celebrate, we ran on truly, in my humble opinion, one of the best running streets in all of America…Monument Avenue. Add in some Christmas lights by those that don’t care about their power bill or don’t…

Eastbound and Down

By Lockjaw on December 6, 2019

When: 12/6/19
QIC: Lockjaw
The PAX: Big Tennessee, Swirly, The Yankee Aggressor, Saab, Splinter, Hitchhiker, Lockjaw, Honeymoon, Marmaduke, Oyster, Garbage Plate, McFly, Sippy Cup, Marv, POG, Handshake

A Sweet Sixteen embraced cooler weather and resisted the allure of the warm cars until the last possible minute. The routes were called and off we went. Down Grove and North on Malvern, back on Hamilton with 5s and 6s heading west on Monument for extra miles. 5s turned on Chantily to Bunting to Grove. 6s took Willow Lawn Drive to Patterson and a right on Bunting to Grove and home. Swirly took us out. Announcement: Magnum PI day tomorrow at Dogpile. Wear your Hawaiian shirt and get an extra day of mileage out of your mustache too. While it…

Mary is Scatterbrained

By Splinter on November 22, 2019

When: 11/22/19
QIC: Splinter
The PAX: TYA, Bleeder, Swirly, Saab, Lug Nut, Oyster, Sippy Cup, Garbage Plate, Handshake, Hitchhiker, No Tools, Ricky Bobby, Profit, Pull Out, Splinter

Eleven runners plus four on rubber didn’t really gather at 530 and everyone did a variety of things. Due to limited numbers at 530, YHC called the negative split route up Commonwealth and east on Monument. Turning around at 23 minutes and getting back in 22. The original intent was to do Fartleks. Sippy showed up right at 530 and YHC was able to convince him that Fartleks were the way to go. So, 15 minute warm up followed by ten 1 minute pickups. 1 minute hot at a faster than 5k pace followed by 30 second recovery. Do this…

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