r/rundc

C&O trail is probably going to be really muddy today and I want to try something new. Any recs for non-pavement long run (20 mi) today? Open to any ideas within 30 mins drive or metro of Alexandria.

Hi everyone, I am the new moderator of r/rundc. Some of you may know me from my running newsletter, but I have also been an active member of the sub for many years. I love this community and the decades of DMV running information stored in our hivemind.

However, in recent years, it has become apparent that the community lacked sufficient moderation, and I would like to get a handle on spam/bot activity before it proliferates any further.

My goal is simple: I want this to continue to be a thriving community for area runners to share stories and news, ask questions, have thoughtful conversations, and brag a little when they PR.

To that end, I have implemented some standard rules for the group. I don't think any of these are controversial, but if you have concerns, I would be happy to hear them!

1. Embrace all paces: Our community includes everyone from novice joggers to seasoned ultramarathoners. Disparaging remarks regarding speed, distance, or experience level are strictly prohibited.
2. Trail stewardship: We respect our shared outdoor spaces. We highly encourage discussions regarding litter removal, park maintenance, and courteous behavior toward pedestrians and cyclists.
3. No selling: There is a difference between recommendations for local businesses and advertising. Excessive advertising or relentless commercial solicitation will trigger immediate removal.
4. Geographic relevance: All discussions must pertain directly to the DMV, or neighboring areas.
5. Low effort: Foster engaging conversations by adding context to your submissions. Instead of posting a standalone smartwatch screenshot of your morning miles, include a brief recap of your pacing strategy or the trail conditions. If you are asking for route recommendations, provide specific parameters like your preferred neighborhood in D.C., your target distance, and whether you want paved roads or dirt paths. Vague questions, context-free images, and zero-context links will be removed.
6. No AI: We are all tired of the AI slop graphics. Please report anything you see for removal.
7. Bib transfers: There will be a Mega Thread for bib transfers for all major DC-area races. All posts pertaining to that must go there. Bib banditting will receive an automatic ban from the subreddit.
8. For everything else that pops up, I have discretion to remove a post or comments that violate the spirit of the group.

Lastly, I am excited to tap into our collective running knowledge and start building out resources right here in the sub for runners.

My modmail is always open to questions, comments, concerns, or, most importantly, compliments.

See you on the trails!

I’m visiting my kids in DC this weekend but have a 18 mile long run in preparation for NY marathon. Planning on going to Rock Creek park early Saturday morning (around 7am) to get it done. Is this safe for a female, alone? I imagine there will be many runners out at this time, correct? Thanks!!

I’ve run this race a few times but don’t remember getting the email so close to race day. Mostly just curious to see the Wave I get placed in.

Does anyone know at what checkpoints slower runners get swept off the course? I know the max time per mile is 15 minutes.

My training strategy has been to run a negative split. I run the first two miles intentionally slow so that I can finish stronger at the end.

15-16 minutes for the first two miles, gradually speeding up to 12 minutes per mile at the end.

I’m slow and steady like a turtle 🤣

I just moved to DC and I'm looking for a running community. I know there are a lot of run clubs here, but they all seem to focus on long distances. I ran short sprints in high school and college, and my old city had a sprint club that I loved.

Are there any sprint clubs, or clubs that do sprint workouts (nothing longer than 400m), in the DC area? If so, I'd love any recommendations!