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SLR July 7 - Upton Hill Route

Hello Saturday Runners!

This Sat, July 7th, we will be running the Upton Hill Route, as written its 12 miles but since its an out-and-back feel free to dial it down as needed (or tack on a few extra).  Its going to be insanely hot out; 80 by sunrise, 90s by 10am, and into the 100's in the afternoon so its critical to take it easy, drink plenty of fluids, and only run during the coolest times of the day.  We will have a group starting at 6am as well as a group starting at 7am Saturday.

Please give a big thanks to our drink volunteers: Eric Waskowicz will be providing post-run drinks, and Janet Abbate will provide mid-run drinks (might even get to hit these twice). Mid-run drinks are critical on hot summer days like this and we still have a few dates open: August 18 and 25 and a few early Saturdays in September while its still hot out. Please email slr@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out.

Directions: Run through Rosslyn and go left onto the Custis Trail.  At 4.5 miles out  Turn RIGHT at trail spur just before Mile Marker 0.0. The spur will be at the bottom of a hill and immediately before the trail goes under I-66.  Keep Westover Park on your left and follow N. Kennebec St.  Turn LEFT onto N. 11th St.  At 5.0 miles out Turn LEFT onto Patrick Henry Drive.  Be careful crossing Wilson Blvd.  At 6.0 miles out is Upton Hill Regional Park. This route is out-and-back. Circle parking lot and begin retracing your steps back down Patrick Henry Dr, back to Custis and down to Rosslyn.  Turn around early to shorten as needed.

Check the route map and cue sheet too.  Yes, as the name implies it is hilly, but the uphill portion is the first half so you can cruise back down once you turn around.  Fortunetely, in addition to our mid-run drink stop there are a few water fountains along the route.  At least one along the Custis Trail, and another water fountain with bathroom in Upton Hill Regional Park (where you turn around).

Stay cool out there and try to keep those "heat tips" in mind from a few weeks ago,

-- Erik

SLR June 30 - National Capital

Hello Saturday Runners!

This Sat, June 30th, we will be running the National Capital 12 mile route.  This should get you feeling patriotic just in time for Independence Day!  I will be out again this week but club president Brian Danza will be getting things started.

Please thank Robyn and Pete Bernardy for our post-run beverages.  We still have a few dates open for mid-run beverage volunteers, check the SLR website for dates of need and email slr@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out.

Directions:  From Iwo Jima, take Memorial Bridge, Pass by left of Lincoln Memorial. Run along service road adjacent to Constitution Ave. At 14th St, turn right and get on the mall.  Run down mall to Capitol. At 3rd St, zigzag left to Constitution then Louisiana. Go left up Louisiana Ave and pass in front of Union Station. Turn right and run south on 1st St NE. Pass between the Capitol on right Supreme Court on left.  Also, Library of Congress on your left.  Turn right onto Independence Ave.  Run on the Mall all the way down to Lincoln memorial. Turn left, cross Independence, run North along the Potomac on path. Cross the small bridge, before 14th St Bridge, take stairs left. Run across 14th street bridge.  Turn right on Mt. Vernon Trail (heading towards Memorial Bridge).  Take Mt Vernon Trail past Memorial Bridge to Roosevelt Island.  Take pedestrian bridge over the GW Parkway and into Rosslyn. Turn left at Lynn St and go through Rosslyn, Finish Iwo Jima.

To Shorten:  After you get back from the Capital and pass Lincoln, take Memorial Bridge Back from here.  Makes it like a 9 mile run.

To Lengthen:  After Capital, Run down to RFK and back, or once in VA run down to DCA airport and back on Mt. Vernon.

Remember to be careful out there in the heat.  Fortunetely there are LOTS of water fountains along this route so drink up!  

-- Erik