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
