Hello Saturday Runners!
First, don't forget that starting this week and for the rest of the summer months, we will be meeting one hour earlier, at 7:00 am!
This Saturday's run, on June 4, will be the 13.5 mile Southeast DC (additional map here) route. If you'd like a shorter run while going along the same route, you can go out & back on the Mall to get up to 8 miles if you go to the Capitol and back. Another way to shorten the run is to bring your SmarTrip card, and take the Metro back to the start in Rosslyn. If you get on at Eastern Market this is about 9 miles, or Smithsonian is about 10.5 miles. For an exteneded route, you can continue on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail up to cross the river at Benning Rd. and take Maryland Ave. back to the Capitol, which would get you about 16.5 miles.
Thanks this week to Paul & Christine Westcott for post-run drinks! We are still in need of mid-run drink volunteers, to help with your hydration in the warmer weather. Since all of our SLR beverages are volunteer-based, mid-run drinks won't begin until we get volunteers - so let me know when you can help! I will soon be posting a full route schedule for the rest of the summer and early fall, leading up to the Marine Corps Marathon.
Up-to-date future volunteer needs and a route schedule are always posted on our web page, and you can email me to schedule your slot. For mid-run beverages, any week you're able to volunteer is appreciated, but for post-run beverages it's best if you can cover two (or more!) consecutive weeks at a time, to cut down on hand-offs of the bins. If you enjoy or benefit from the entirely volunteer-supported beverages at our runs, please do your part - it's easy, and you'll be reimbursed for all expenses.
Happy running!
Mike
