Towards the Batcave and make a left on Ridgeway to Fairway to Robin/Iris. Cross Three Chopt and take York to Maple. 4s take a left on Maple, a left on Dustin, and a left on Pepper to cross Patterson. 5s/6s take a right on Maple and a left on Grove. 5s turn left on Lexington and 6s on Wisteria; with both turning left on Patterson. 5s take a left on Pepper while 6s take a right on Maple to pick up the Dustin/Pepper loop. With all distances heading south on Pepper, take Pepper to Three Chopt for a quick left…

Fifteen eager spiderlings huddled in the bowl behind the commons, wondering what the high pitched steam release was coming from the smoke stacks. Some stared as if they were looking at a shooting star, YHC declared enough and routes were shared. Across the bridge!!! The Route Through the bat cave and across the parking lotAcross the bridge and take the u-turn on the right on the other side of the bridgeOnce you turn around and are facing Riverside once again, turn left… upriver… west…4s take a left on Southhampton and make your way up the hill until you get to…

The routes were simple in execution, complicated in explanation. Regardless, all made it back on time. Off we went via the bat cave, watching for ice. Behind the shopping center and picking up Westham Station with a nice ascent up the hill. Left on Ross to pick up the Culpeper, Thom, Cameron loop to then tread across the First Watch AO to pick up Gaymont. 4s turned right on University to return to the flag. 5s and 6s turner left to take the Ziontown extension. 5s then picked up Lakewood to University and back home while 6s continued down Forest…

17 faithful gathered for a crisp 23 degree at Spider Run this morning. Four options for distance today: Everyone: Gateway Road up to Campus Drive, right on Campus Drive / Towana to Three Chopt. Cross Three Chopt to the driveway towards St. Bridgets. Left on St Christophers to right on Patterson. 4 miles: Right on Granite, right on Grove, right on Three Chopt, back the way you came. 5 miles: Right on Granite, left on Grove, right on Seneca, left on Matoaka, left on Grove, right on Three Chopt, back the way you came. 6 miles: Right on Granite, left…

4 studs with a combined 200 years were not afraid of the icy conditions. Two routes were offered, here was the unanimous pick: All Runners – Campus Loops (Total 2.4 miles): UR Drive to Westhampton Way, continue on Crenshaw back to VSF (1.6)Continue past lake merging right up Richmond Way to UR Drive and back to VSF (.8) 4s: Repeato Loop 1 5s Repeato Loop 1 and 2 6s Repeato Loop 1, 2, plus Runner’s choice 1 or 2 Numberama, Nameorama, COT MOLESKIN Conditions were less than perfect, but better than expected.  Shoutout to the UR maintenance department.  The way…

Seven studs launched for a Christmas week run around the West End. Temps were 70 and sunny. Spirits were high. According to the trash truck drivers at U of R, the following might have happened: UR DriveLeft on CampusRight on BoatrightAt Three Chopt, right, then left to pick up Honaker. Right on Patterson. 4s: Right on St. Christopher.Left on Henri.Right at York / Cross Three Chopt to Iris.Typical Iris/Robin/Fairway View/Ridgeway (Avoid Swirly’s Hole), and BTTVSF. 5s: Right on Harlan.Right on Grove.Right at Henri (just prior to Three Chopt)Cross Three Chopt to Iris.Typical Iris/Robin/Fairway View/Ridgeway (Avoid Swirly’s Hole), and BTTVSF. 6s:…

Twelve more than able bodies, most of whom knew what was in store but still showed, gathered to accept YHCs XMas present to you all. Huddle up to admire TYAs gloves AND PANTS before departing towards the golf course. The Route Bro-code along Ridgeway to a right on Fairway, stopping at Tapoan to collect the 63 intervals up Tapoan, 1 minute up and 1:45 recovery downShort mosey back to Ridgeway, stopping at the road sign3 intervals up Ridgeway continuing up Ridgeway to a left on Roselawn on the final intervalMosey down Roselawn to the bottom3 intervals up Ridgeway2 intervals up…

Nineteen Road Warriors expecting a more complicated set of directions than actual route, got just that. Here’s where they went: All Runners: UR Drive out to River Rd 5s/6s Do a loop of Westhampton Way – Keller – Crenshaw All Runners: Cross River through the shopping center onto Westham StationRight on Panorama to top and back downContinue on Westham StationRight on Old Bridge and veer right onto Highland to top and back down 4s Return via Westham Station through the Batcave 5s/6s Take 2nd tine of Old Bridge to dead-end and back down 5s Return via Westham Station through the…

Quince celebratory dudes plus one early departing Flatline gathered at our standard Tuesday launch point to witness a surprise in the sky. Was it a shooting star, or was it Big Blue securing the AO? Both were there this AM, going to be a great day! Route was seemingly uncomplicated, a loop with offshoots, but looks can be deceiving! The Route Right out of our hole to a right on UR driveRight on Westhampton, passing by the Greek Theatre, alumni center and back to a right on UR driveLeft on River then right through the parking lot and right towards…

A Spinal Tap worthy 11 embarked on what could have been a snowy run. This is the route, more or less, as narrated by the woodland holiday deer illuminated in the yards. Down the road past the lake and loop up to the Robin’s Center parking lot. 4s/5s cut through the fraternity row fence line while 6s climb Boatwright to Three Chopt. 4s veer left on Baldwin to Westham, while 5s veer right on Horsepen and a left on Woodberry to Westham. 6s take a left on Three Chopt, a left on Patterson, and a left on Westham. Cruise on…