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SLR June 29 - Capital Crescent

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

SLR June 22 - Mt Vernon to Hains Pt "T" route

This Sat, June 22nd, we will be running the Mt. Vernon Hains Point "T" Route, featuring everyones' favorite loop around Hains point which happens to make an appearance in a few too many area races.  The listed route mileage is 14 miles. 

Please thank Alison Smith for post-run drink work and Flora Arabo for mid-run drinks!   We can always use additional volunteers for drink work - 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.

Might want to bring sunglasses or a hat to keep the sun out of your eyes on this mostly unshaded route. It hasn't been too hot out yet but the weather will be heating up soon.  Keep in mind there are water fountains on either side of Hains Point, as well as under the Jefferson Memorial (along with bathrooms) in case you need more hydration. If you are at all concerned about overheating and dehydration please hit these water fountains and consider carrying bottles with you, in addition to support from mid-run drink stops.

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