This Saturday, August 31st (wow - Labor Day Weekend already?!), we will be running the Rock Creek Park out and back route. I put down 18 miles for folks in Marathon training, but since its an out and back you can do as you please. This is nice since it allows for people to go long or short. I will be out of town at a race but have a sub starting things off.
Please thank Chris Britz and Walter Barret for excellent post-run beverage work, and Maureen Atkins for our mid-run drinks. As always we seek volunteers for post-run and mid-run beverages in the coming months (still a few dates that need to be filled). Its not a lot of work and DCRRC reimburses your expenses. Email SLR@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out.
SLR is keeping the post-run brunch tradition alive this weekend if anyone is hungry. Members will be meeting at Ireland's 4 Courts Pub in Courthouse following the run for food, drinks, and friendship.
Approx. Mileage Options (turn around spots):
10: At 5 miles out, trail passes Zoo entrances, water/bathrooms ~50ft inside.
13: At 6.5 miles out is Pierce Mill, water/bathrooms here too.
16.6: At 8.3 miles out is Park Ranger Station. Might be water across the street.
20: At 10 miles out is Sherrill Drive NW (on right), turn around for a 20 mile long run! Keep going for even more!
Enjoy these cooler late summer temps and Run Happy!!
-- Erik
