TWN Routes for 04/17/2019

Hope everyone has had a great week. Looks like great weather on Wednesday. Two new routes this week, one is stroller friendly. Enjoy your run!

6 miles – https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2469735577
South on Boulevard
Left on Floyd
Right on Robinson
Just past the lake, veer Right on Lakeview
Quick right-left to enter Vita trail
Do one loop of the Vita trail
Exit Vita trail same place you entered, right on Trafford
Near where Trafford ends, go through the yellow gates to the right
Veer right then left, keeping the lake on your left
Left on Amelia and take bridge between the two lakes
Continue straight on Amelia
Right on Allen, just past the school
First Left on Colorado
Left on Floyd
Right on Mulberry
Left on Monument
Back to Church

3.7 miles (stroller friendly) – https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2456035480
South on Boulevard
Left on Floyd
Right on Robinson
Just past the lake, veer Right on Lakeview
Quick right-left to enter Vita trail
Do one loop of the Vita trail
Exit Vita trail same place you entered, take a quick right-left to head down Lakeview
Slight left onto Robinson to head back the same way you came
Left on Floyd
Right on Mulberry
Left on Monument
Back to Church

TWN Routes for 02/06/2019

Here are this week’s routes, have a great run!

6 Miles
http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1339805746
S Boulevard
L Hanover
L Lombardy
R West
R Harrison
R Floyd
R Nansemond
L Grove
R Antrim
R Monument

3.5 Miles
http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1433406988
S Boulevard
L Hanover
L Lombardy
R West
R Harrison
R Floyd
R Boulevard

TWN Christmas Light Run – 12/19/2018

This week we’ll do our Christmas light routes. Feel free to wear something festive, and don’t forget – Wear your headlamp and reflective gear. We normally run this one slower than normal, stopping to see the sights, take some pictures, and regroup.

As usual, we’ll meet at the front steps of First Baptist Church at 6:15pm and leave for the run at 6:20pm.

6 miler
http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/940596911/
N on Boulevard
L on Grace (lights at 2814 W Grace St)
L on Belmont
R on Franklin
L on Roseneath
L on Kensington (lights at 3307 Kensington)
R on Tilden
L on Hanover (lights at 3209 Hanover)
R on N Sheppard
L on Grove
L on Boulevard
R on Hanover
R on Shields
L on Grove (lights at 1510 Grove)
R on Plum
L on Main
R on Cherry
L on Spring
L on Laurel (BIG lights at 408 S Laurel)
L on Cathedral Pl (second left after Main, not S Cathedral)
Go through VCU
R on Harrison
First L on West Ave
R on Lombardy / Stuart Circle
L onto Monument at Stuart Circle
Back to the church

4 miler
http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1390970170
N on Boulevard
L on Grace (lights at 2814 W Grace St)
L on Belmont
R on Franklin
L on Roseneath
L on Kensington (lights at 3307 Kensington)
R on Tilden
L on Hanover (lights at 3209 Hanover)
R on N Sheppard
L on Grove
L on Boulevard
R on Hanover
R on Shields
L on Grove (lights at 1510 Grove)
L on Plum
L on Park
R on Lombardy / Stuart Circle
L onto Monument at Stuart Circle
Back to the church

3 miles – http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1891646582
N on Boulevard
L on Grace (lights at 2814 W Grace St)
L on Belmont
R on Franklin
L on Roseneath
L on Kensington (lights at 3307 Kensington)
R on Tilden
L on Hanover (lights at 3209 Hanover)
R on N Sheppard
L on Grove
L on Boulevard
R on Hanover
L on Granby (lights at 309 N Granby)
R on Park / Stuart
L on Allen
L onto Monument
Back to the church

TWN 10/10/18

It’s mid October folks and the mileage is still plentiful.  Fortunately it looks like good weather so there should be nothing but smiling faces on the routes.  This week’s menu includes 9 miles, 6 miles, and 3 miles.  After paying your dues, please stop by Zoes in Willow Lawn for a bountiful meal.  😉

9 miles – https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2278775233
R on Monument
R on Meadow
L on Colorado
Continue on Colorado which turns into Harrison
R on Cary
L on Madison
L on Main
R on Allen
SAG at 10 N Allen Ave
Continue on Allen
L on Grace
L on Roseneath
R on Grove
L on Thompson
L on Cary
L on Boulevard
BTC

6 miles – https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2278777891
L on Monument
L on Roseneath
R on Grove
L on Thompson
L on Cary
L on Allen
SAG at 10 N Allen Ave
Continue on Allen
R on Floyd
Continue on Floyd which turns into Cathedral
L on Laurel
R on Franklin
L on Madison
L on Grace
L on Boulevard
BTC

3 miles – https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2278779364
L on Boulevard
L on Cary
L on Allen
SAG at 10 N Allen Ave
Continue on Allen
R on Floyd
L on Lombardy
L at Stuart Circle onto Monument
BTC

 

TWN Route for 9/26/2018

So it’s officially fall on the calendar, but fall weather is not necessarily here on Wednesday this week.  Even if it’s hot and humid still, come on out and enjoy a run.  Be sure to bring reflective clothing and lights as its starting to get dark at the end of these runs.

After the run come in enjoy a bit to eat at Boulevard Burgers and Brews.

3 Miles
https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/GL6mGeJ4Fv

Head west on monument
turn left onto Sheppard (water fountain on Sheppard)
Sheppard turns into Blanton
Left at Trafford (water at VITA course)
left on Lakeview
slight left on Robinson (fountain lake will stay on your left as you go up Robinson)
right on Main
Left on Davis
Left on Monument
Back to the Church

6 Miles
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2256275527

• N Boulevard
• L Grace
• L Roseneath
• L Grove (8 miles goes R)
• R Morris
• R Floyd
• L Allen
• Sag on R 10 N. Allen
• R Main
• R Nansemond
• R Kensington
• L Boulevard

8 miles
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2256297391

• N Boulevard
• L Grace
• L Roseneath
• R Grove (6 miles goes L)
• L Malvern
• L Cary
• L Nansemond
• R Ellwood
• L Allen
• Sag on L 10 N. Allen
• R Floyd
• R Cherry
• R Main
• R Nansemond
• R Kensington
• L Boulevard

 

 

TWN Route for 8/22/2018

It’s the time of year where miles are starting to increase, and the heat is still here.  Stay positive, stay strong, and focus on your goal.  This week’s routes are 8 miles, 6 miles, and 3 miles.  The 8 and 6 mile routes have a SAG about halfway through.

As a reminder, Patrick Henry Half Marathon is Saturday, August 25.

Everyone is invited to join us for dinner (and free ice cream!) after the run at Jason’s Deli on Willow Lawn Drive.

8 Mile Route – https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2203994653

• East Monument
• R Meadow
• R Grove
• R Westmoreland
• R Franklin
• Sag 4011 Franklin
• R Kent
• R Park
• R Greenway
• R Franklin
• L Spokane
• R Wythe
• L Antrim
• R Monument

 

6 Mile Route – https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1704796418

• East Monument
• R Meadow
• R Grove
• R Lafayette
• L Franklin
• Sag 4011 Franklin
• R Antrim
• L Wythe
• R Spokane
• R Monumental
• L Chantilly
• R Monument

 

3 Mile Route – https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1265781532

• South on Boulevard
• Right on Grove
• Right on Roseneath
• Right on Kensington
• Right on Stafford
• Right on Grove
• Right on Boulevard

TWN 8/15/18

Hello all,

I hope you all are enjoying global warming as much as I am when I run the great outdoors.  This week’s adventures are listed below.  And please join us afterwards for a relaxing meal or refreshing beverage at Arianna’s located at 700 N Sheppard St, Richmond, VA 23221.

8 miles:

http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1782664613

Left on Monument
Left on Sheppard
Right on Grayland
Left on Mccloy, Mccloy becomes Douglasdale
Right on Portland
Left on Dover
Right on Locke
Right on Grove
Left on Malvern
Right on Franklin
SAG at 4011 W Franklin
Continue on Franklin to end of block
Right on Lafayette
Left on Grove
Left on Allen
Left on Monument
BTC

6 miles:

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2198164207

South on Boulevard
Right on Grove
Right on Westmoreland
Right on W Franklin
SAG at 4011 W Franklin
Left on Kent
Right on Monument
Left on N Thompson
Right on W Grace
Right on N Lombardy
Right on Monument
BTC

3 (ish) miles:

http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1782670256

Left on Monument
Left on Westmoreland
Left on Franklin
SAG 4011 W Franklin
Left on Lafayette
Right on Monument
BTC

 

TWN Routes 8/8/18

The Wednesday mileage is starting to get a little more serious, but we’ll still have fun on the run! Join us for dinner and drinks after the run at the Grill at Patterson and Libbie.

Intermediate 8.11 Miles

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2182998799

 

Head east on Monument

Right on Mulberry

Left on Kensington

(Kensington ends at Stafford Ave.)

Right on Stafford

Left on Hanover

(Hanover merges into Park Ave by the playground)

Keep right on Park

Continue on Park into VCU Campus (library on right, Cathedral ahead)

Continue on Cathedral Pl. (you will pass dining hall on left)

Right on Laurel

(Cross expressway)

RIght on Idlewood (careful of traffic)

Left on Meadow

Quick right on Rosewood

Left on Addison

Right on Swan Lake Dr. (lake should be to your left)

Slight right onto Trafford

SAG on Trafford near VITA course

Left on Blanton

Right on Douglasdale

Left on Douglasdale when you hit the stadium

Right on Portland

Left on Dover

Right on Canterbury

Cross Cary, Canterbury becomes Malvern

Continue on Malvern

Left on Grove

Right on Sauer

Right on Patterson

Left on Hamilton

Right on Monument

Back to Church

 

Novice 6.1 Miles

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2183040835

 

Head east on Monument

Right on Mulberry

Left on Kensington

(Kensington ends at Stafford Ave.)

Right on Stafford

Left on Hanover

(Hanover merges into Park Ave by the playground)

Keep right on Park

Continue on Park into VCU Campus (library on right, Cathedral ahead)

Continue on Cathedral Pl. (you will pass dining hall on left)

Right on Laurel

(Cross expressway)

RIght on Idlewood (careful of traffic)

Left on Meadow

Quick right on Rosewood

Left on Addison

Right on Swan Lake Dr. (lake should be to your left)

Slight right onto Trafford

SAG on Trafford near VITA course

Right on Blanton

Stay left at the fork to merge onto Sheppard

Left on Floyd

Right on Auburn

Left on Grove

Right on Roseneath

Right on W Franklin

(W Franklin merges with Monument)

Slight right to continue on Monument

Back to church

 

3 ish Miles

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2183050543

Head east on Monument

Right on Mulberry

Left on Grove

Right on Robinson

(continue over expressway, boat lake to your right)

Right on Lakeview (ends at Trafford)

SAG at Trafford

Right on Trafford

Right on Blanton

Stay left at the fork to merge onto Sheppard

Right on Grove

Left on Boulevard

Back to church

 

TWN ROUTES 7/18/18

No formal SAG this week.  The 5 and 6 mile routes will go by the Grove Avenue Water Stop (GAWS).  We will start SAGS at the end of July.  If you would like to make a monetary contribution for SAG supplies please see Bobbie Jo or Mallary.  If you live in the fan and would be willing to host a SAG or know if a safe place for a SAG location please see Bobbie Jo.

Please consider coming to dinner after the run at Tijuana Flats at Willow Lawn.

3 Miles  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2152675357
South on Boulevard
R Kensington
Continue on Patterson
R Kent
L Park
R Shenandoah (5/6 stay straight)
R Wythe
L Hamilton
R Monument

5 Miles  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2152656466
South on Boulevard
R Kensington
Continue on Patterson
R Kent
L Park
L Spokane
R Patterson
Quick L Albermarle/Lexington
L Grove
GAWS
L Westmoreland
R Hanover
L Woodlawn
Quick R Hanover
L Hamilton (6 goes Right)
R Monument

6 Miles  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2152668982
South on Boulevard
R Kensington
Continue on Patterson
R Kent
L Park
L Spokane
R Patterson
Quick L Albermarle/Lexington
L Grove
GAWS
L Westmoreland
R Hanover
L Woodlawn
Quick R Hanover
R Hamilton (5 goes Left)
L Grove
R Nanesmond
L Floyd
L Stafford
L Park
R Mulberry
L Monument

 

TWN Routes for 5/9/2018

We are heading downtown this week. Pace yourself on the hills on the way back on the long run. Have a great run!

6 miles – http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1535328892
South on Boulevard
Left on Stuart
Continue straight through VCU campus
Right on Laurel
Left on Main
Right on 7th
Right on Byrd
Right on Laurel
Left on South Cathedral (turns into Floyd)
Water fountain is inside the VCU commons on your left, one block after you turn on Cathedral, just after you pass Cherry
Right on Boulevard
BTC

3.5 miles – http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1535331583
South on Boulevard
Left on Stuart
Continue straight through VCU campus
Right on Laurel
First Right on South Cathedral (turns into Floyd)
Right on Boulevard
BTC