SLR October 6 - Big Loop East

Hello Saturday Runners!

This week we're going to be running an exciting new route, Big Loop East (downloads: cue sheet and GPS) that I've added to the rotation as a companion piece to the classic Big Loop route that's currently under construction. Distance for this new route is just about the same as the other Big Loop, each at 23 miles. If you'd like a shorter run, you can return via the Pennsylvania Ave bridge and the Mall for about 13 miles, or via the Benning Rd bridge and Maryland Ave for about 16 miles. We should thankfully have a break from this late-season heat on Saturday, with temperature and dew point in the low 60s giving what will feel like a nice comfortable morning for a run!

With the longest run of this MCM cycle completed and weather cooling down (hopefully?), starting next week we will be meeting one hour later, at 8:00 am. Mark your calendar and change your alarms!

Thanks this week to Coach Jonny for covering post-run drinks, and Anna Suhring for providing our last mid-run drinks of the season! Mid run beverages will be located near the parking area at Bladensburg Waterfront Park, which is on the east side of the river just before the route crosses back to the other side at mile 14. Remember that after this week we will no longer have organized mid-run drink stations until next summer, so starting next week remember to carry your own water if you need it.

The weekly schedule of volunteers, routes, and distances is always kept up-to-date on the SLR web page, and you can email me any time to book your slot. For now the next couple weeks are covered, and I will soon post the schedule through November which will open up a few more volunteer needs - feel free to sign up in advance if you'd like! For general info on how volunteering works see the SLR FAQ or send me an email if you have any other specific questions.

Happy running,

Mike

 
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