19 strong posted for the run this morning and here is how it went down. TYA gave the instructions – fella’s we are doing the cross route in honor of Good Friday. Commonwealth to Monument left on Monument to Staples mill – back down Monument left on commonwealth to Broad – back down commonwealth to monument left to Belmont – back up Monument to Commonwealth.  Yep this is the 5 mile route cause YHC did not listen to the streets for the 4 and 6. YHC is assisting with writing the BB for TYA today… 19 is awesome to have…

Fifteen noble steeds collected under the clear, starlit skies for a non-Lockjaw edition of RAMM.  Today was a day to work on speed and the Q offered two choices depending on your willingness to participate. The Route Very straightforward, no questions were asked at all.  North on Commonwealth, right on Monument.  Turn around and come home. The Thang Option 1 – The goal was a negative split.  Run out 23 minutes, turn around and get back to the start in 22 minutes.  The intent is to go out at a normal pace then try to pick it up on the…

13 stallions came by foot to see what all the noise was outside with the wind.  It seems that the wind woke many of us up in the early morning hours providing some lethargy pre-run. Off we go on the Reverse Carillon routes of 4, 5, and 6 mile varieties. YHC took us out. NMS: It’s great to see some new runners coming out.  CSAUP training is in full bloom with Kubota, KeyMaster, Bootleg to name a few.  Spit lit up the 5 mile route today and it’s always good to have a rare Fudd sighting. Speaking of sightings, Labrat…

YHC arrived with Swirly and EF Hutton stretching and 10 mins left at the gloom. Yes, YHC looked different…..his beard is gone. 19 men arrived for YHC first Q of RAMM and directions were communicated. YHC was thinking, simple route! Run down Grove, return up Monument to Commonwealth and to Mary. 4 milers turn L on Boulevard to Monument, 5 milers turn L on Meadow to Monument and 6 milers turn L on Harrison and L on Franklin to Monument. Number-ama, Name-r-ama, Announcements: Upchuck, 10K training team, at The Healing Place after Dogpile, 3 miles this Saturday, 0730.  CSAUP-just find a…

The Pax was solely on foot today, whether running, walking, or rucking.  This was the first Friday in sometime without a bike presence. YHC explained the Grace’N’Allen (Grayson Allen) route in recognition of UNC’s triumph over Duke last night.  Other parallels include a route that is loaded with cobblestones, potholes, as well as other tripping hazards and seems to go on a little too long.  Go UVA, SJU, and UNC! 4s/6s – Head West on Grove to Bunting, cross Patterson and take Chantilly to Monument.  East on Monument to Thompson and take a left to Grace and hang a right.…

Fifteen strong runners (no takers on Gears this morning) set out on our third attempt at The Serpentine route.  Weather was RVA winter. The Serpentine:  Down Grove, Left on Hamilton, left on Hanover.  Hanover to the end, do a 180 to Stuart.  Stuart to Hamilton, do a 180 to Kensington.  Kensington to end, do a 180 (thru the gate) to Leonard.  5 milers hang a right on Woodlawn to school.  6 milers go to Hamilton, 180 to Patterson, return to school on Commonwealth. NMS:  Several attempts have been made to nail this route, and we are still not quite there. …