SLR March 25 - Big Loop

Hello Saturday Runners!

Our route this week, on Saturday March 25, will be the 23 mile Capital Crescent / Rock Creek Loop, aka Big Loop (additional map here). We are now 3 weeks out from Boston, so this is a good time to get in your last extra-long run before the race. If you're not training up for a marathon right now, or if you're just looking for a less extreme distance, the easiest way to shorten this route is to make it an out & back along the Capital Crescent Trail, turning around at your own halfway point. For those of you running the full loop, please be aware that there have been some road closures along Beach Drive within the past few weeks, but the latest report I'm hearing is that everything is open right now. If you encounter any closures, there should be a detour along one of the park's trails, but the footing could be iffy (more difficult than the Glover-Archbold trail, for example), so use caution if that becomes necessary.

It looks like we'll have a great morning to run on Saturday, cloudy but dry, fairly low humidity, and temperatures in the 50s, so I hope to see you all there!

Thank you Sam Brummitt for post-run drinks this week! 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

 
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