Washington D.C. Running Guide Book (Copyright 1999, 136 pages)
Lace up your running shoes and enjoy many inspiring, scenic runs with the Washington D.C. Running Guide. This book describes the 32 best running routes and six best races in and around the city. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, you're sure to find new routes to explore. The downtown runs pass by many landmarks, including Independence Mall, Rock Creek Park, and Arlington National Cemetery, to name a few. The outlying areas provide an array of trail-running options, from the historical ambiance of Battlefield Park to the naturalistic attractions of the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge. Several routes extend into sections of Virginia and Maryland. The Washington D.C. Running Guide, coauthored by running experts Don Carter and Bob McCullough, offers inside information to a wide variety of delightful runs throughout the D.C. area. The guide provides: detailed descriptions and maps for 38 of the city's top running routes and races; easy-to-read icons for each route showing distance, scenery, terrain, hill ratings, and available facilities; and tips on how to get to and best enjoy each course. About the Author Don Carter has logged nearly 30,000 running miles in Washington, D.C., since moving to the area in 1980. He's also competed in over 200 races, including 30 major marathons. A past president of the Montgomery County Road Runners Club, the largest running club in the Washington D.C. metro area, Carter has been an active promoter and organizer of running programs for the entire community. He has also written articles for his running club's newsletter, The Rundown, and for FootNotes. He currently resides in Alexandria, Virginia. Robert McCullough is a journalist and author who lives near Boston, Massachusetts. He is also the author of a sports interview collection entitled My Greatest Day in Baseball, and his writing has appeared in the Boston Globe, the Boston Phoenix, the Los Angeles Times, SPORT Magazine, and the New Age Journal. He has run four marathons, including Boston twice, both times as a bandit. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Downtown Tidal Basin Loop Independence Mall Arlington Memorial Bridge/George Mason (14th St.) Bridge Loop Hains Point/East Potomac Park National Arboretum Arlington National Cemetery Roosevelt Island Arlington Bridge/Key Bridge Loop Rock Creek Park/National Zoo (Lower Loop) Glover Archbold Park/Wesley Heights Park/Battery Kemble Park Loop Key Bridge/Chain Bridge Loop Upper Mt. Vernon Trail Chapter 2. Suburbs Rock