SLR December 30 - Festivus Run

Hello Saturday Runners!

To round out the holiday season, this week we'll be doing our Festivus Run (downloads: cue sheet and GPS), which I've re-mapped to a new 14 mile Strava-art edition, instead of the route we've run in the past under the same name. Take a look at the map & cue sheet linked above, and/or download the GPS route for your watch, and let me know afterward what you think. If you'd like a run that's either longer or shorter than 14 miles, you can adjust the distance by turning around either sooner or later on 16th St, for a shorter or taller Festivus pole. It's still going to be cold out tomorrow morning, though not as bitter cold as it's been the past two days, so come out and perform your feats of strength running up the 16th St hill, while airing 2017 grievances with The Rest Of Us! There's some possible snow in the forecast overnight, but it looks like it will probably be pretty minor, so unless otherwise announced by about 6:30 am the run will go on as planned.

Thank you Bonnie Harvey for post-run drinks! There are plenty of opportunities to help out with post-run drinks over the next few months, so take a look at your calendar and let me know what you can do. 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. For more details on how volunteering works, please see the SLR FAQ, or get in touch with me if your questions are not addressed there.

The next upcoming club race (free for members) is the Predictions and Resolutions 5K, which will be held at Washington-Lee HS on New Year's Day at a post-party-friendly time of noon. Registration for the George Washington's Birthday Marathon on February 18 is open as well, with $50 early-bird pricing now in effect before January 1.

Nominations for 2017 club awards (presented at the Club Banquet in March 2018) will be accepted until January 7, 2018. You may submit multiple nominations, for the same or different awards. Self-nominations are allowed. Think back on all of the great accomplishmets within the club this year, and help your training buddies get recognized!

Happy running,

Mike

 
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