This Sat, Aug. 4th, we will be running the Marymount Chain Bridge Loop Route. The listed route mileage is 14 miles. Check the cue sheet and map for full details.
Please thank Rich Mendelowitz and Chris Britz for our post-run Beverages, and Matthew Chesnes has been nice enough to provide our mid-run drinks. Fall months are open for post-run beverage volunteers - please email slr@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out.
I will be out this Saturday for a race but back next week - Rick DeSaussure will be getting things started for us. We continue to meet at the park at 1300 Arlington Blvd. at 7am all summer.
Directions: Go through Rosslyn and take Custis Trail West, just after crossing bridge over Spout Run Pkwy, turnoff sharp left, go under bridge and turn left on bike trail to Lorcum Lane. Right on Nellie Custis Dr (hill), becomes Military Rd. 400 meters after Marcey Street, by fire hydrant, turn left into Zach Taylor Park. Take trail up hill through park. Trail opens on two roads (Vermont and Vernon), cross and stay on paved trail. Turn left on 26th, running by Marymount College, right on Old Dominion, veer right on Glebe Rd. Take right on N. Old Glebe Rd, staying right of white church, just past Military road follow green bike route signs, turn right on Old Glebe and quick Left on N. Randolph, take steep hill down to Chain Bridge and cross on left side, now take walkway on left to C&O Canal towpath. Return towards Georgetown next to the water (bathroom at Fletcher's boat house). At the end of Georgetown, take right on Rock Creek Trail, taking Memorial Bridge back to Iwo Jima.
Mileage Options:
9: Continue on Military Road to N. Old Glebe Rd. (Don't turn left into Park), cutting off the Marymount college portion, return to Iwo Jima via Key Bridge
12: Do route as written but return to Iwo Jima via Key Bridge
Stay cool, take it easy on the hills, and remember to hit those water fountains before you get thirsty! Happy Running!
-- Erik
