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SLR Sept 1 - Mt. Vernon Hains Pt "T" Route

This Sat, Sep. 1st, we will be running the Mt. Vernon Hains Point "T" Route. The listed route mileage is 15 miles. Please check the cue sheet and map.  We are still meeting at 7:00am at the small park NW of Iwo Jima.

Please thank Walter Barret and Liz Tripodi for our post-run drinks!  We currently don't have anyone on deck for mid-run drinks this Saturday.  Just to clarify, we would still like to continue having mid-run beverages in Fall, but no one has been volunteering. Please remember that this group is member supported, so if you haven't volunteered in a while (or ever) please consider helping out your fellow runners - dates of need are on the SLR website.  Its not a lot of work and DCRRC reimburses your expenses - email slr@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out.

This is one of our flatter routes so a good time to practice your even pacing skills. Might want to bring sunglasses or a hat to keep the sun out of your eyes too. The weather has cooled off a bit but if you get hot there are water fountains on either side of Hains Point, as well as under the Jefferson Memorial.  If you are at all concerned about overheating and dehydration please hit these water fountains and consider carrying bottles with you.

New routes are posted to the SLR Website up through October 27th. The goal being to have a long run of 18-22 miles 3 weeks out from most major marathons, or at least options for a long run.

Mileage Options:

10: While heading south on Mt. Vernon, turn around at Gravelly Point Park (before DCA), then complete Hains Point portion.

14: Do route exactly as written in cue sheet, taking Memorial bridge back.

15: Do route as written but continue on Mt. Vernon trail north, past Roosevelt island, and come back through Rosslyn.

??: For even more, add on loops around Roosevelt Island, each loop being about 1.25 miles.

Happy Running!

-- Erik

SLR Aug 25 - Cathedral + Clintons

This Sat, Aug. 25th, we will be running the Cathedral + Clintons route. The listed route mileage is 13 miles. Please check the cue sheet for directions and map. Mileage options to follow.

Please thank Rich Mendelowitz and Chris Britz for our post-run Beverages, and thank you to Dave Gewertz for mid-run drinks. Fall months are open for post-run beverage volunteers - please email slr@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out.

New routes are posted to the SLR Website up through October 27th.  The goal being to have a long run of 18-22 miles 3 weeks out from most major marathons, or at least options for a long run.  Marine Corp. Marathon is the biggest draw, but we have club members running Chicago, Baltimore, Richmond, New York, Philly (and a few others).

Directions: Everyone should be pretty familiar with the route but double check the cue sheet if you have any doubts!

Mileage Options:

13: Run route as written, take Rock Creek trail back, stay right and cross Memorial Bridge to return

15: As you are on your way back on the Rock Creek trail, run up toward the Lincoln Memorial and out Henry Bacon Dr. to run on path next to Constitution Ave, right on 17th Street, past WWII memorial, right on Independence Ave, take that back to Memorial Bridge; this adds 2 miles

18: Use the options for the 15 mile route, but continue on Constitution Ave all the way up to the Capital Building reflecting pool, cut right, and take Indepdence Ave back to Memorial bridge; this adds almost 5 miles

Enjoy this club favorite route! Happy Running!

-- Erik