Hello Saturday Runners!
This Sat, June 29th, we will be running an out and back on the Capital Crescent Trail. I put down 18 miles , but obviously feel free to do any distance since its an out and back. I won't be able to make it but have a sub to start things off.
Please thank Alison Smith for our post-run drinks, and Ken Schoppmann for our mid-run drinks! As always we seek drink volunteers for the coming months. Its not a lot of work and DCRRC reimburses your expenses. Email slr@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out.
As far as mileage options go:
- 12 miles total: run to mile marker 5.5 and return
- 14 miles total: run to mile marker 4.5 (River Road) and return
- 16 miles total: run out to mile marker 3.5, this is where it enters Bethesda, soon turns into tunnel.
- 18 miles total: run through tunnel, to mile marker 2.5 and return
Its hot out so please be careful out there! Please remember that you are responsible for your own safety at all times. If you are concerned about heat and dehydration, consider carrying fluids with you and using public water fountains (water at Fletcher's Boat house on this route so you can hit it on the way out and the way back). Think of the mid-run drink stops as a "nice-to-have", not a "must-have". Know your limits in the heat ahead of time and if you ever start feeling faint or dehydrated slow down and get in the shade. Basically, have fun but be safe at all times.
-- Erik
