Hello Saturday Runners!
Our route this week is Glover-Archbold Pandas (additional map here), a 13 mile loop. To shorten this route, you can return via the Georgetown Waterfront and Key Bridge to cut about 1 mile, or to shorten further less than 11 miles I'd suggest running out & back. An easy way to add distance beyond 13 miles is to tack on an out & back segment on the Mall before crossing Memorial Bridge back to VA.
The last time we ran the Glover-Archbold trail in November, the lower entry portion of the trail was closed and a slight detour was needed. I'm not sure if this is still the case, but if so, please modify the route as follows:
- Rather than entering the Glover-Archbold trail on Canal Rd, continue west onto Foxhall Rd, up the hill
- Turn right on 4th St NW
- Turn right on P St NW, into a dead end
- Take the trail on the left at the dead end, which leads into Glover-Archbold park
Please be aware that there will be some road closures on Saturday morning in Arlington due to the Great Chocolate Race 5 miler (occurring this week, not last week as originally indicated). This shouldn't impact the route for our run, but if you drive to or from our meeting point it's something to keep in mind. For details, take a look at this traffic alert.
Thank you Steve South for post-run drinks this week! We will need more volunteers very soon, starting after next week, as nobody beyond Steve is currently on the schedule. Please let me know if you'll be able to help out in the second half of December, or at any other point in the future, for at least 2 consecutive weeks.
Volunteer needs along with the weekly route schedule are always kept up-to-date on our web page, and you can email me any time to schedule your slot. Post-run drinks are entirely volunteer supported, so if you regularly enjoy this SLR perk, you should 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
