Hello Saturday Runners!
On Saturday, July 16, we will be running the RFK route (additional map here) for about 12 miles. Please skip the loop around RFK itself (which is listed in the online cue sheet, but not the one you'll receive on Saturday morning), as this road is not safe for running. This route is essentially out & back, so you can shorten it by turning around early at any point. For a longer run of 16 miles, head south at 15th St (Wallenburg Pl.) near the Washington Monument, and run a lap around Hains Point back up to the Lincoln Memorial before heading back to the start.
Once again the weather will be hot, with temperatures reaching the 80s by 9:00 am and peaking in the 90s on Saturday. Please make sure to carry extra fluids, run at a slower pace than usual, and watch out for your fellow runners who can sometimes be in more distress than they themselves realize.
Please thank Eric Pico for our post-run drinks, and Gary Morgans for our mid-run drinks! Mid-run drinks will be located in Lincoln Park this week. We're in pretty good shape for post-run drinks (though a few slots still need to be filled), but we need mid-run drink volunteers starting next week. Email me any time to schedule your volunteer dates!
Up-to-date future volunteer needs and a route schedule are always posted on our web page, and you can email me any time 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.
I'm unfortunately not going to be able to make it to SLR for the next few weeks due to travel plans, but I'm leaving you in the enthusiastic and capable hands of Coach Kathy, our director of the Marathon Training Program!
Happy running!
Mike
