Hello Saturday Runners!
On Saturday, February 18, we will be running out and back on the C&O Canal Towpath (additional map here). The scheduled distance if you are preparing for the Rock n Roll DC marathon is 20 miles, but you can easily modify this route to be whatever distance suits your training needs. After you get on the Towpath at the Key Bridge, your distance from the start will closely align with the trail's mile post markers. So, for a 20 mile run, turn around at about the 10 mile post on the trail, or turn around at the 8 mile post for a 16 mile run, etc.
This is your last reminder in SLR weekly emails to register for the DC RRCA Club Challenge Ten Miler, which will be happening on Sunday February 26! Please make sure you are a current club member before registering for this race, as we will be running in the team competition and the club will pay your race registration entry fee. We will also organize a bus for free transportation with your friends, with pickup/drop-off points at Courthouse in Arlington, and Dupont Circle in DC. It's a really fun event, with a challenging (hilly!) race course, and as usual post-race refreshments (bagels and beer) on the bus!
Coming up on March 5, we will have our Annual Banquet & Membership Meeting at Maggiano's in Friendship Heights. In addition to drinks & dinner, we will be presenting our annual awards, electing the club's 2017 board of directors, and hearing a state of the club presentation. We also have an exciting keynote speaker in Matt Centrowitz, American University head cross country coach, 2-time Olympian, former 5000m American record holder, and father of Matthew Centrowitz Jr. who is the 2016 Olympic gold medalist at 1500m. Pre-registration on the club website is required for this event.
Thanks again to Franco Ordonez for post-run drinks! Volunteer needs along with the weekly route & distance schedule are always kept up-to-date on the SLR web page, and you can email me any time to schedule your slot. Post-run volunteers are typically scheduled for at least 2 consecutive weeks to cut down on handoffs of the bins, and because it's a relatively easy job. Post-run drinks are entirely volunteer supported, so if you regularly enjoy this SLR perk, do your part to keep it going! Volunteering is easy, doesn't take a lot of time, and all restocking expenses will be reimbursed by the club.
Happy running!
Mike
