tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post949794133986840291..comments2024-03-17T07:10:58.656-04:00Comments on Tales and Trails: Charlottesville’s Rivanna Trail and the importance of an established FKTNeal Gormanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09817697044864768312noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-896073696379776502012-01-27T09:39:38.728-05:002012-01-27T09:39:38.728-05:00Sophie/Drew,
I am thinking of just following the ...Sophie/Drew,<br /><br />I am thinking of just following the loop guide from the website since it is already spelled out: http://www.rivannatrails.org/Default.aspx?pageId=952644.<br /><br />This is something I need to run in advance once or twice. I'll try to figure how to sync my watch with my computer to post the route. 2:38? I suppose that is as good as a prediction as any. But now that you put it out there of course I'll have to run at least a 2:37 or better. I can feel the pain just thinking about it.Neal Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09817697044864768312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-34704638492368807882012-01-27T08:37:19.783-05:002012-01-27T08:37:19.783-05:00I like the idea, Neal!
To further Sophie's p...I like the idea, Neal! <br /><br />To further Sophie's point above, there is certainly some variation in the 'official' RT and what is commonly run as the RT. The crossing at Woolen Mills is another spot, as well as Azalea Park, where the RT goes around the baseball field/dog park into some really overgrown sections. Most folks will opt to run down through the community garden road instead of the overgrown section.<br /><br />The easiest solution is probably to just post up the GPS map from your Garmin post-run so people can see the 'official' FKT route.<br /><br />I'm going to predict 2:38 for your FKT benchmark.Andrew Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01994985518198307737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-45367638085480835672012-01-25T10:33:57.469-05:002012-01-25T10:33:57.469-05:00Neal, Great idea! Keep in mind that there are a fe...Neal, Great idea! Keep in mind that there are a few variations of the RT loop. So, when you state your intention, be clear as to whether you will run the RT along 5th street after Hardee's, for example, or run the Willoughby Spur. Perhaps the easiest and most consistent course is the one marked only by GREEN RT signs, not the brown RT spurs or other variations. Also, the RT is technically closed between CHS and Greenbriar Drive, but there is a spur alternative. Good luck and let me know when you decide to do it!Sophie Speidelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04898497608573807716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-14680194902180476202012-01-25T10:30:51.213-05:002012-01-25T10:30:51.213-05:00Christian,
Neat video. I dig the creativity and g...Christian,<br />Neat video. I dig the creativity and groovy soundtrack. The stop at Bodo's seemed apt. Will keep you and the boys apprised.Neal Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09817697044864768312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-32709420105289002732012-01-25T09:13:43.414-05:002012-01-25T09:13:43.414-05:00A great idea Neal, I wonder how fast you can do it...A great idea Neal, I wonder how fast you can do it... ideally without getting lost. I think it took me 3 times doing the whole enchilada until I got it straight. Neither of those times were attempts of a speed record however. Keep us in the loop & good luck! <br /><br />Check out the video, it's a little outdated but fun to watch:<br />http://charlottesvilleareatrailrunners.blogspot.com/p/trails.html#tourdertAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15372436566044947349noreply@blogger.com