Virtual Racing Rap

This weekend, guess what? PBun had another virtual 'du' race
IM VR4 was Oly distance once again, she was on the case!

It's kind of fun earning the 'race' badges!

Things went pretty well and she was glad for the motivation
Even managed to squeeze in a 5k time trial, son of a gun
Saturday afternoon she rearranged her rec room
Then a quick visit to the landfill to purge stuff if you must presume
Saturday night she got a special delivery from a friend
Cool Breeze brought over a few chocolate cupcakes for the win

Mexican Chocolate Cupcakes? Deliciuos!

In place of the annual GW Parkway Classic run -
STUR did a 10 mile route just for fun!
She’s never gone from her door to the Mount Vernon Trail...
But she made it over there without fail.
Definitely slowed down on the way back -
A big hill and many inclines it did not lack!

Ropes and Cords and Ladders (oh my!!!) Rap

This weekend, PBun had another virtual race
It was a sprint distance duathlon in this case

PBun is now sad she did not sign up for VR1!

Saturday morning brought a 1.5k run and 20k spin
Then painting the inside of her garage door for the win

The white make the garage so much brighter!

Sunday morning was a 5k 'race' to complete her event
Two loops around her hood is where she went

Post 'race' selfie with Riely!

It turns out that #AnywhereIsPossible
PBun has done it twice now - that's no bull!
Then, after a short recovery break...
A WOD followed by swim cords sounds great!
On Saturday STUR went to a familiar place -
Turns out Dunkin' Donuts has become her running home base!
She headed out to the trail and toward the bridge -
Before heading back she only went past it a smidge...
Since the run was short she did some jump rope right in the parking lot -
Even though there were wind gusts - she gave it a shot!
On Sunday she and JRab spent some time helping out a friend -
Nobody fell off the ladder in the end!!

Ladder up!

BLUR took her bike for a jaunt outside
But too many folks to keep a safe distance and ride!

Oh well, maybe next time!

Easter Rap, COVID19 Edition

Easter weekend came as planned
But no gatherings to be had...coronavirus, be damned!
Friday night the Beast and PBun hopped on a zoom meeting
Tried their hand at socially distant ukulele playing
It was a smidge awkward but they still had fun
It was nice to catch up and 'see' someone!
Saturday morning PBun got going pretty early
She was signed up for Ironman VR2, surely!
Knocked out a 3k run followed by a 40k spin
Then on to the Honey Baked Ham store for the win!
Saturday night she watched an encore presentation of World Series Game 1.
Still cool to see even though she knew the outcome!

It was fun to see Baby Shark again, too! 

Sunday morning meant no rest for the weary
She had a 10k run on tap, seriously!

Brunch is always a good idea!

Got that done then made brunch on her new range
Her old kitchen appliances had seen better days

Three cheers for new appliances!

Next up she and the Goodmanator had a zoom meeting planned
With PGoodz and a surprise from their dad - oh man!

Zoom free is fun!

Saturday STUR decided to up her run game a bit -
Going to go for 12 miles or so before she quit!
From the Dunkin Donuts she started her trek -
Did she run almost to Mount Vernon? Absolutely, you bet!!
Sunday she went for the strength side of things -
She’ll stuff a 25# dumbbell in a backpack and see what that brings!!
A 5KEH walk happened up and down hills -
Finally putting it down was the actual thrill!
Later she had a brunch with of course a small amount of friends -
Ended up with a food coma by the end!

Super cute Easter table!

What a cute carrot dessert! 

Now you know that Easter is Team Rabbit's favorite holiday
It's the only one where they don't get odd looks for wearing ears - you don't say!

Virtual Unsocial Rap

Early Saturday PBun, KBUN , and STUR met up for some virtual run fun-
Initially at Fletcher's Cove there was more rain than sun!
First KBun and STUR did a one mile warm up-
Then they met PBun back at the lot, “whassup?!”

Rabbits, keeping their distance!

Did a selfie with hopefully proper social distancing-
That is what we’ve been told to do - are you listening?
PBun was going to support from her mountain bike -
First made a stop at Little Falls if you like!

Headed toward Little Falls!

Still keeping their distance! 

All the way up to Carderock recreation area!
Met up with BLUR and David - no hugging hysteria!

OK, somewhat keeping their distance!

After a short while PBun, KBun, and STUR made their way back to their cars-
But they needed some more nutrition - it was kind of far.
But yay! PBun will soon be to the rescue!
She biked ahead and retrieved some hydration and snacks, it’s true!
After the three rabbits arrived back at their cars
It was then time for PBun to depart!
She headed back home and eventually took a nap
She must've needed it, that's a fact!
But two rabbits were not done with their virtual race day...
They had a few more miles up their sleeves, oh by the way!
They went 3 miles up to the start of the tow path -
So 3 miles back would give them 23.5 miles - do the math!
Rabbits are slowing down - listened to music to keep up the mental game!
Chariots of Fire song gave them a boost - can you blame!
Someone remarked that the pair looked “hardcore”
For a moment this made their spirits soar!
Next thing you know they got it done!
What a day of 31.07 mile fun!
But hold your horses - KBun is not finished yet:
Ten more miles for her on the path? On that you can bet!
STUR set up her aid station at lock number seven-
Chocolate chip cookies and jellybeans - KBun was in heaven!
STUR then picked up KBun at Carderock...
And in the dark later 10 more miles she would run/walk!
Next morning KBun was up for more time on the trail...
STUR met her again with some snacks without fail.
Another beautiful day and she ended up with 100k -
Team Rabbit knows she will complete 100 miles one day.
Meanwhile, PBun was concerned that her fridge was about to give out
So she headed out to get a new one - give a little shout!
Afterwards she got in a little run walk of her own
Including some time with Riley - even she was in the zone!

Springing Fartlek Rap

Friday night PBun hung out at Capital One
Arena that is for some Wizards fun!
Was Marcin Gortat in town for the game? Yes sir!
PBun got a high five and spoke a smidge of Polish to the 'hammer'!

There's the Polish Hammer!

She might have ended up on the jumbotron
Fifteen Seconds of Fame, still going strong!

Screen shot of the 15SOF Twitter video!
Side note: Marcin Gortat responded to this Tweet!!
(Photo and video clip courtesy of DC Stones!)

There was a giveaway to the first 10,000 attendees...
Bringing back the fanny pack? Well woo whee!!!

That is one fine fanny pack!

In his 22nd season Hawks Vince Carter shot 2 for 3 on 3s!
And the Wizards ended up with the W which is always nice you see
Saturday morning PBun was up early to get in her usual brick
Threshold and hold spin and a run outside actually wasn't the pits
Snatches and thrusters and jump rope OH MY!
Many rounds of this STUR did at CrossFit - but she didn't die!
Later PBun took her Roo Bear for a little car ride
Just to her 6 month checkup - she took it in stride.

Even going to the vet, Riley is smiley!

Springing forward to Sunday morning STUR headed out towards Fletcher's Cove,
Beautiful day - the sun was out in droves!
CBun and STUR took off together towards Maryland-
CBun had a long 20 miler planned!

Ready to rock their long runs!

STUR’s goal was a solid fourteen...
Run-walk-run-walk again-you know the routine!
Met up with BLUR who ran-walked right from her place...
The rabbits were chill and relaxed, it wasn’t a race!
Hopped over to Capitol hill to meet KBun for a little brunch action
The yummy food made for lots of tummy satisfaction!

Smiling and satisfied rabbits!

Did some Pistol Ultra race strategizing -
KBun is going to rock that 100 mile - no apologizing!!!!
Sunday morning, PBun mixed things up but not hodgepodge
Fartlek run followed by powerlifting at Gina's Garage!
Later had an EPSC shareholder meeting to attend
She took notes as the secretary,  understand?
Plans are underway for a fantastic 2020 season
It's going to be the 60th anniversary, you reckon!
That night was another Wizards game, against the Heat
Going in early to watch warmups was pretty neat!
There was a fun little Wizards Rubik's Cube give away
In the end they lost this one, she is sad to say

It's pretty cool to sit so close during the warm ups!

Also got to chat with Dave Johnson pregame
He is battling MS and kicking butt, just the same!

Dave Johnson - the voice of  the Washington Wizards!
(And DC United, among other things!)
Photo courtesy of Dave J!

Leaping Swamp Rap

Friday afternoon PBun did a powerlifting workout
Upper body,  maximum effort, no doubt!
She felt tired but did the best she could
Hoping the next day she would be feeling good!
Saturday morning she had a bike run brick on tap
Leaping back into her TriDot plan that's a fact
But first she had a travel snafu to take care of
She had booked her upcoming return on the wrong day - not too suave!!
Knocked out her spin and didn't even need to take a break
For her run it was windy out for goodness sake!!

Windy enough to blow over PBun's wrought iron chairs!

Leap Day weekend JRab and STUR had a quick trip to Greenville planned-
But first there was a bit of a flight delay - oh man!!
Made it there and had chauffeur service to a town called Travelers Rest-
Visiting time with nephew and his family is the best!!
STUR had never see their house and all that land-
And meeting a pig named Pickles sure was grand!

Pickles the pig is adorable!

Rosie the dog was there too with an “appropriate” greeting-
She wasn’t shy - jumped on uncle JRab just after meeting!

Well hi there, Rosie!

Carbo loading and then card games and piano playing -
All 4 grand nephews are fun and almost always behaving!
In the morning- it’s only a 5 minute drive to the race (what race?) start -
Scott would warm up while STUR would go to porta potties - smart!
Pre-race STUR heard many times, “there goes the Easter bunny!”
Oh well she’s just glad the day is cool and sunny!
The race starts with a two mile up and up hill-
But then there’s a turn around and you’re on the trail all the way into Greenville!
The trail is aptly named after a swamp rabbit...
Besides STUR, no rabbits seen - only runners and an occasional biker was the traffic.
So many spectators and cheering along the way-
For running it was certainly a perfect day!
STUR saw her very own running crew at the finish line
High fives from all the family was really divine!
Grabbed some Girl Scout cookies and a Mountain Dew!
Relishing in a leap day PR-whew!
There was one thing that really made STUR's race day-
She finally passed the 2:30 pace group-hooray!!
Afterwards there was much more playing outside on a trampoline-‘
Aunt STUR and uncle JRab were exhausted if you know what I mean!

Jumping on the trampoline is the most fun!

In the afternoon PBun watched the Olympic Marathon trials
It was inspiring and fun to watch the 2nd place female first timer!

Cool view of the Olympic cauldron!

Sunday morning PBun started her day picking things off the ground
Powerlifting over at the Playground is where she could be found

It was RDL day!

Got reacquainted with the belt squat machine
Did quite a few reps on that it would seem
Also got to play at the leg press station
It's a smidge tough getting it started, but it's fun
Reverse hypers using just her body weight
Because the other machine does not make her body feel great!!

You hang over the big red rollers and put your arms through the small ones to grab the silver thing.
PBun is working her way up to the 'other' machine!

Later back home after a short recovery
Headed out for her run in the sun you see
Decreasing intervals were on tap
She managed to knock them out as a matter of fact!
To South Carolina and to the Shuford family STUR and JRab had to say goodbye-
But a few more games and church time- they can't be denied!

Slamming Squats Rap

Saturday morning brought STUR a partner workout that was extremely long:
Slam balls, pushups, and farmers carry together just seems wrong!
PBun had decided she would do her spin in the afternoon
Because later that morning she had a Birthday party to attend for a little dude!
One of the newest cousins had just turned one

Oh the green icing!!!

Watching him smash his little cake certainly was fun!
Just an hour 45 minute spin to knock out on the trainer
Found a perfect movie and the time passed by in a blur!

PBun's critters, keeping her company!

Since it was the 40th anniversary of the Miracle on Ice
That night she watched Miracle to celebrate, which was nice
Sunday morning the St. James pool was set up just like the Olympics coming in July -
The main set for STUR was 12 x 150 - oh MY!
She then headed over to the TC Williams track...
Did a 10KEH with the sun on her back!

Sunday's weather was fab!

PBun started her day powerlifting at the Playground
A total body workout was in store so through the gym she got around

Squats, yes! Definitely NOT shots!!

First up was squats, so this was her shirt of choice
Next up? Deadlifts, so later a donut sounded good! Let us rejoice!

A donut is always a good idea!

In the afternoon she had an hour run on tap
MAV shuttles for some fast and furious speed work, that's a fact!

Post-run selfie fail with Riley!