Hello Saturday Runners!
This Sat, Feb 1st, we will be running the Rock Creek to Ross Drive "lolipop" route, distance of about 14 miles. I'm going to make a strong suggestion that everyone modify the route to avoid the big hill on 31st street and the brief trail running section in Dumbarten Oaks Park. The trail may be covered with snow and ice - which will most likely be turning into mud and slush once the temperature gets above freezing.
Instead, lets take a Right on Wisonconsin to run along the Georgetown Waterfront park, then pick up the Rock Creek park trail after the Thompson Boat Center. A left here will put us back on the route. Stay on the trail, then shortly after Pierce Mill, stay right on Rock Creek Parkway; after passing the ranger station take a left to get onto Ross Drive, which will lead back out to Pierce Mill. Return the same way through Georgetown.
Thank You to Mary Ellen for more fine post-run drink work! We don't have anyone lined up for February or March and we NEED drink volunteers. Its not a lot of work and the club reimburses your expenses. Please email SLR@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out!
If you need an extra couple of miles, you can come back via Memorial Bridge. Or for 4 extra, add on the "bridge to bridge" loop.
Looks like great winter running weather, with temps predicted to be back above freezing for Saturday!
-- Erik
