Twenty arachnids emerged from the dusk for some fun around UR. A few of the regulars expected intervals and were disappointed. Others were not expecting intervals and were not disappointed. Alas, off we went to follow the prescribed out and back route with some loops: Across the lake, down the rocky path and cross College to UniversityUniversity across Westham and Ridge ’till it dead ends at RalstonLeft on RalstonRight on River via the sidewalkRight on Glenbrooke Circle (East)Left on Glenbrook Circle (West)4 milers turn around at Summit and returnEveryone else summit Summit and return to the bottom4.5 milers return via…

11 warriors posted on a perfect summer day for a run. Route was Mount Henrico. NMM It was high 60’s and raining at the start of the run. It was supposed to be raining all night, but didn’t start til 515 or so. A little chilly waiting in the rain with no shirt on, but perfect once the running commenced Having battled through the heat and humidity of late, it felt great to be able to push and not lose steam. Sippy was in the lead by himself this morning. Although he has done this route a dozen or so…

17 arrived for YHC’s favorite run that forces repeated climbs out of the U of R lake basin via designated roads (aka fingers). Some stuck with a few fingers, some went for the whole fist, and some took a finger that was in the entirely wrong place. Either way, it was a tough run and everyone performed their best. Saab Abides

14 warriors posted on a perfect July Morning. Relatively cool weather for this time or year. Route was up the hill, to St. Christoper Road, right on Patterson. 23 minute out, 22 minutes back. NMM Great weather for a run this time of year, humidity was down and it actually felt a little bit cool out there. Lug and YHC were chasing each other the entire way. Great to have someone to push you along when you want to take a little breather along the way. Thanks to Lug, I made it back to the flag in 21 and a…

12 Dog Park Lovers posted for a new kind of Spider Run in the peaceful gloom this morning. YHC wanted to change things up a bit (to Saab’s liking) and decided to get off the pavement for most of the route. The routes are as follows: Everyone exits campus via UR Drive, Campus Drive, Boatwright Drive to a left on Edgehill Rd to Bandy Field. 1.15 miles Run as many laps around Bandy Field as you wish. Each lap, if you stay on the trail and don’t cut corners, equals .7 miles Return to VSF as you came. 1.15 miles…

Swirly’s board 6/25/19. 10 strong posted this morning for Spider Run and here is how it went down.. Oak route 4.5.6 milers . The humidity was 100% out there this morning but that did not hold back the 10 that showed up to attack the day. Saabski and Kubota ran from their houses so they got some extra in – well done ! 7 – eleven set a personal best she ran farther today than she ever has 4 plus miles – awesome job!! 7 eleven gets credit for today’s BB title. She has been working extremely hard this summer…

19 runners posted to Spider Run, including many summer tourists. The clock struck 0530 and off we went with the New Market crew and others filing in the back door. 4-mile route was out Westhampton Way and UR Drive to River Road, across the shopping center parking lot and across the bridge. Turnaround at the end of the bridge (no ramps) and retrace your steps and finish with a lap around the lake. 5-milers – across the lake and down the trail to Campus Drive and across and up University. Left on Westham Pkwy and across River to Country Squire.…

A lucky 13 presented themselves at UR Commons to take-in the mild elevation surrounding the campus. Route: Starting at the commons, run up toward campus entrance and take the following roads “UP” toward Three Chopt: Boatwright, Bostwick (dead end), Old Mill, Campus Drive, (then down Towana), Roselawn. 4 Milers return on Ridgeway. 5/6’s take Ridgeway to Fairlawn and go up Tapoan. 6’s then go up Iris. Moleskin: With the BRR coming this fall, YHC wanted to introduce a little hill work. While there may be some tweaking to come, I hope it proved to be somewhat of a challenge for…

Well, if you made this far into the backblast, the title must have caught your eye! 15 strong posted for a version of Splinter’s Countryside Lollipop ROUTE which felt great this morning in the 50 degree gloom. 0528 and the PAX were given instructions for the 4 and 5 miles routes. YHC had already revealed to Saab the 6 mile route via text yesterday, so he could lead them on the long distance run. 0530, let’s go! 4 Mile Route: Around the lake via the trail to a left onto College. Immediate right onto University. University across Westham and Ridge…

Eleven runners of The Gloom met up on the shores of Spider Lake to conquer Mount Henrico. 5:28, route was described (badly), 5:29 Saab’s corrections were noted, and 5:30 the PAX was off. Temps were sunny and 70. Really. Good mix of 6, 5, and 4 mile runners. Number-am-a, Name-a-Rama, YHC took us out. Announcements: Convergence – yesterday. If you missed it, July 4 Convergence. Same location. Puppy Pile Saturday at 7:05 a.m. HDHH in mid-June NMS: With Rosie making an appearance (Summer Tour?), Faceplant and Saab had a new rabbit to chase, and the threesome shot out like a…