A pax of 2 dragged themselves out of bed, made the wise decision to not put on rain gear (?) and headed out for a little run.  YHC and Mudface decided to test running on the cross country trail for the first time in almost a month, and quickly realized they were 0 for 2 on decisions this morning, as it proved very muddy and slippery.  Called an audible, got back on the road, and meandered for a while, amounting to 3 miles in rain that went from a slight drizzle to steady downpour. Hopefully soon it will dry up…

4 Davillians decided to get some miles in before the rain came. This is how it went down: THANG YHC the lone wolf once again on the long mileage, headed to Kings Charter and back getting in 4.5 miles and finished with 5 sets of parking lot sprints. Team Headlamp headed out to Honey Meadows and back to get in about 3 miles. MOLESKIN Opus shared they had a very “interesting” conversation during their run today but didn’t share the details with YHC. Mumble chatter afterwards centered around writing a BB in Haiku. ANNOUNCEMENTS Rumor is there maybe a Dogpile…

YHC and Mudface showed up to run, ended up with a vigorous walk, as about 1 minute into the warmup both of us almost became one with the asphalt.  After this was repeated several times, even YHC took the hint and slowed down and by unanimous vote it was decided the run was going to be a walk. We did see two other runners out, and Mudface warned them of the treacherous footing.  Given our pace, mumblechatter was heard throughout, ranging from the Eagles victory (E-A-G-L-E-S!!!!) to our kids questionable choices (they’re smart, we’re sure of it!).  All told we…

5 men gathered to test out the water proffing on their shoes. Phonics and Spit ran 5 miles, No Idea and YHC ran 3. Chum Buckets ran some of both and there is no idea (see what I did there) how many he got in. It was good seeing everyone this morning. Thanks for letting me lead

What difference a couple of weeks can make, as the temperature when YHC last did TR was 16 degrees, while this morning was a balmy 50.  Mudface didn’t get the memo, as he still showed up in a sweatshirt that he couldn’t figure out how to unzip… Spit quickly passed YHC and Mudface and did the Honey Meadows loop for 5 miles.  YHC and Mudface meandered through the woods and roads for about 3 miles.  It was great to not have to bundle up for a workout as has been the norm for several weeks (if your name isn’t Helix),…

A PAX of one reported this morning for a cold run. 3.5 miles were done with a large dog sighting that almost initiated a mid run pants change requirement. See you all in the gloom

2 Warriors and 1 man already getting his miles in, stormed the grounds of Atlee for another edition of Tomato Run. This how it went down: Mosey to gravel track next to Chickahominy MS and Cool Spring ES. Track Intervals Going at about 75% to 80% pace the following was completed (including some moseying in between runs) 1 Mile 2 800’s 2 400’s 4 200’s Mosey back to Atlee parking lot Numberama, Namerama, YHC took us out.  MOLESKIN Another snow day for kids in RVA allowed Phonics to post this morning. YHC enjoyed catching up with him. No Idea got…

3 early risers met the morning with gusto.  2 other pax eventually showed up, too. Route:  5 milers meander out to King’s Charter, run down the main drag to the playground and return.  5.5 milers run same route, except miss the cut thru turn on the way back and run up to the big white house on the hill and turn back to find missed turn.  4.5 milers show up whenever they feel like it and run around the parking lot.  Walkers do their own thing. NMS:  Lab Rat got the call from Hutton last night and gave the HC…

YHC and Mudface were the Pax, and did our normal run/walk workout, with some trail clearing thrown in as well.  Didn’t get quite as far as normal due to this and having to slow down at times for snowy patches which had turned icy, about 3.4 miles were completed.  There was some mumble chatter about not looking forward to running in sub 30 temps, but the consensus is that since we are just smart enough to do situps, etc. in that temp running should be easy!

3 Warriors came out to enjoy a cold but bright morning thanks to the supermoon. For Mudface and No Idea their normal route through the woods and around Honey Meadows was taken completing a total of 4 miles YHC who made his first appearance back to Tomato Run since the Half Marathon ran the school loop (1.6 miles) 3 times. YHC also was treated to a small meteor shower while completing the 2nd loop. SPIT ON THAT!!