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SLR Sept 7 - Cathedral+Clintons (8AM Start Time)

This Sat, Sept. 7th, we will be running the Cathedral + Clintons route. The listed route mileage is 13 miles. You can start enjoying that extra hour of sleep - SLR Start Time is back to 8:00am!!

Please thank Chris Britz and Walter Barret for post-run beverage work this month, and Graham Magill for our mid-run drinks! Drinks volunteers are always appreciated. Right now we still have a few mid-run drink needs open (9/14, 9/28, 10/5) as well as post-run drinks for the coming months. Its not a lot of work and the club reimburses your expenses. Email SLR@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out!

Mileage Options:

11: While on Cleveland Ave, take a left (instead of a right) on 34th street to cut off Cathedral portion. Then left on Massachusetts Ave to rejoin the route. This cuts off a mile (but you'll mis the drink stop...). Then you can also return via Key Bridge to cut off another mile 

13: Run route as written, take Rock Creek trail back, and cross Memorial Bridge to return.

15: As you are on your way back on the Rock Creek trail, run up toward the Lincoln Memorial and out Henry Bacon Dr. to run on path next to Constitution Ave, right on 17th Street, past WWII memorial, right on Independence Ave, take that back to Memorial Bridge; this adds 2 miles.

In club news:

Already conquered the Marathon? Trying to improve your trail running? Want to run an Ultra-Marathon? Then come join us as we train on the trails around D.C. this Fall with a unique 4 part Trail Running Workshop. We will have distances from newbie to hardcore trail runner.  This can also up your endurance for road marathons.

Are you feeling fast and trying to get even faster? Check out the High Performance Training Group! This group is intended for club members with several years of racing experience who want to take their running to the next level. Consistency, structure, and avoiding injury will be emphasized.

Participation in both programs is free to club members!

Run Strong - Now and Forever.

-- Erik

SLR Aug 31 - Rock Creek Park

This Saturday, August 31st (wow - Labor Day Weekend already?!), we will be running the Rock Creek Park out and back route. I put down 18 miles for folks in Marathon training, but since its an out and back you can do as you please. This is nice since it allows for people to go long or short.  I will be out of town at a race but have a sub starting things off.

Please thank Chris Britz and Walter Barret for excellent post-run beverage work, and Maureen Atkins for our mid-run drinks. As always we seek volunteers for post-run and mid-run beverages in the coming months (still a few dates that need to be filled). Its not a lot of work and DCRRC reimburses your expenses. Email SLR@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out.

SLR is keeping the post-run brunch tradition alive this weekend if anyone is hungry.  Members will be meeting at Ireland's 4 Courts Pub in Courthouse following the run for food, drinks, and friendship.

Approx. Mileage Options (turn around spots):

10: At 5 miles out, trail passes Zoo entrances, water/bathrooms ~50ft inside.

13: At 6.5 miles out is Pierce Mill, water/bathrooms here too.

16.6: At 8.3 miles out is Park Ranger Station. Might be water across the street.

20: At 10 miles out is Sherrill Drive NW (on right), turn around for a 20 mile long run! Keep going for even more!

Enjoy these cooler late summer temps and Run Happy!!

-- Erik