February 27, 2010 9:30 AM. 10 attended.

Saturday Run - 70 Min (Cherry Blossom) / 130 Min (Half & Full)

Hey guys, the trails were still not cleared last weekend, and we might get another dumping of snow on us before Saturday, so let's run where we know for sure it'll be cleared...

We'll be running from East Potomac Park/Hains Point! We'll go around Hains Point, then off to the memorials and Memorial Bridge, then back. The people training for the Cherry Blossom will aim for 35 minutes before turning around, while those training for the Half Marathon in March, or a Marathon in May, will be running 65 minutes before the turnaround point.

If you're not training for anything, either join us for one of the distances above, or do whatever you feel comfortable with.

If you're afraid of your pace, or cannot run the whole thing, a walk/run pace is more than ok. Despite the scary long runs, beginner runners should not be discouraged -- you can always walk part of it, or run a shorter time.

Do you need a metro pickup? Put that on your RSVP so we'll know, or contact a member you know can give you a ride. Can you give metro riders a ride? Let us know in your RSVP.
(You can take the metro to Hains Point, if you get off on Smithsonian, but it's a couple of miles away.)

Here are the directions of where we will meet:

To get to the park: If you are coming from the Virginia side on 395N, stay in the right lanes as you head over the bridge into DC. You will notice an Exit for Park Police immediately after crossing the bridge. Exit and continue south until the road ends. Turn Left and continue until the road ends and turn Right.

Let's park right after making that right turn, on the side of the road (unlimited free parking). Let's meet right at that corner where we're making the right turn as well.

Hope to see you then!

  • A former member

    Hi - is there anyway to bike to East park from L'enfant Plaza station?

    Posted February 25, 2010 at 9:41 PM
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10 attended
5.00 5.005 (5 ratings)
  • Event Host
    Carla
    Organizer
    +1 guest
    Such a good run! A bit windy, but nothing like running by the river on a sunny day!
  • Gretchen
    Great route - I really enjoyed seeing the Potomac from a different side. Also, nice tailwind on the way back.
  • Tatiana Hernandez
    Assistant Organizer
  • Ashley
    Assistant Organizer
  • Dan
  • A former member
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