Trail-running PAX are anxious to get new people out on the trails on Sunday mornings.  YHC has heard from several that the mileage is too much.  That dog no longer hunts: starting Sunday, there will be 3-4 mile routes offered in addition to regular routes to allow new runners to build up stamina. Trail runs are at your own pace, and the PAX circles back every 1-1.5 miles to get the six.  No PAX left behind! Join the PAX on Sundays at 7am to experience: sunrises over the James River and cemeteries, trail mermaids, the Spur, the Sugar/Slingshot Tree, scratching…

Four PAX tumbled out of the fartsack, one in bike shorts (yikes!), into a foggy muggy morning for a trail run. The THANG:  Northside to the southside.  COT. NMM: YHC began the morning by tapping the Offshore accounts and settling his gambling debts in DK’s survivor pool after the Aints dropped their opener to the Raiders last week. The PAX maintained a slow and steady pace and stayed together on a tough last summer morning.  Expectations were for something more like fall weather, but conditions were conducive to profuse sweating, leading some PAX to question whether they had made any…

Two of the faithful posted at the pumphouse for a leisurely stroll around the the main Northbank/Buttermilk loop clockwise. The pace was very gentle since YHC has been on a (too) long hiatus from running and since the speedy guys are away for the BRR. About 10 minutes into the run, Conspiracy caught us from behind. He ran with us for 5-10 minutes, chatted, and then turned around and disappeared as suddenly as he appeared. I know it was real, but as I sit here I cannot help but wonder if my mind is playing tricks on me. Similarly, on…

3 semi-regulars gathered for a Sunday morning run along the banks of the James River. 1 regular was already underway. THANG: NorthBank to Belle Isle, cross the river and return on ButterMilk NM: BlueBalls set a good pace, followed closely by Fudd with YHC pulling up the rear. Fudd saw a beaver in the canal just across from Maymont. Saab showed up just before crossing the suspension bridge. He ran the same course in the reverse direction. YHC appreciated BB & Fudd circling back a few times. Great run, ready for BRR!

Ten pax showed up this morning, in what turned out to be a very lucid group. ROUTE:  North Bank to Belle Isle to the top of Belle Isle, then over and home on Buttermilk.  Q’s gps watch came in around 7.4.  Wilson’s phone reported 12 miles and change.  Reader can decide which is closest to true. NMS: With the humidity still lingering, and watching two of our regulars overheat over the last week, going long didnt seem to be prudent.  The plan was initially to stretch out 11 miles and do the full monty, which got cut back to full…

7 Pax members practiced questionable judgement, ignored the heat advisories, and showed up to get some miles in on the trails this morning.  It was hot.  This is what we did: -North bank Trail to Belle Isle, around the west side.  Buttermilk trail back to the barn.  The Q’s gps watch clocked in at 7.25 miles, individual mileage may vary. NMS There was some dissension in the ranks this morning as the Q mentioned the planned shorter distance due to the heat…YHC is all about hard core, but this morning was not one to mess with Mother Nature.  The goal…

A PAX of 4 arrived with their respective ailments and the fortitude to knock out an early morning run. The course varied depending up aforementioned discomforts and ranged anywhere from 4-8 miles – everyone pursuing their own personal challenge today. YHC enjoyed my run with Wilson today…mostly chatting about the scenery (e.g. Maymont, tomatoes). I could start my diatribe on the hazards of wearing a double layer long sleeve cotton t-shirt on one of the hottest days of the year, but I said my peace on the trail. I’ll just give kudos to the man for his consistency. In addition,…

Apologies in advance for this completely thoughtless and straightforward BB.  Busy Sunday is rolling into a busy Monday morning.  It’s this or nothing: Eight pax showed up to hit the trails,  TYA was missing (out of town), but it was still 70 and sunny…. ROUTE Start down North Bank, loop around Belle Isle, back on Buttermilk.  Option of Forest Hill Loop was taken by half the pax.  Distances should have been about 7 miles for short route, 10 miles for long route.  Circle K was on his aluminum horse and forged his own loop. NMS/Announcements Kotters to Trophy, good to…

8 Sunday warriors showed up this morning for trail day, in the glory and splendor of a beautiful sunny Father’s day morning with temps in the 50’s.  With our normal meeting spot being roped off, we borrowed the parking strip used for Dogpile as our makeshift starting point.  Other than that, the run took us on the now familiar and crowd pleasing route of Buttermilk to Forest Hill Loop, and back home on Buttermilk.  As a bonus, we got to return up Love Hill to complete the run!  Can YHC get a what-what!  Mileages varied between 8 and 9 miles,…

The road immediately prior to the Boulevard bridge is blocked off to cars. Assuming this will be the case tomorrow morning, let’s all just meet at the Dogpile AO start (parking lot near amphitheater) at 7 am. We’ll then take Love Hill down to the trail. (Ran Buttermilk trail ad nauseam today and it is fairly clear with just a few minor obstacles.) Saab out