Running The W&OD Trail

"One thing you can count on: if you run it for more than a couple of miles, you'll see a lot of different scenery," writes John Abate, webmaster for the Reston Runners. "In the stretch I use, the surrounding terrain varies from the side of existing highways to wooded areas to shopping centers to fairways at the Herndon Golf Course. In some areas there is an adjoining horse trail that many runners use because it's easier on the knees. For the most part the trail is gently rolling and paved. There are water fountains along the way, which make it ideal for exercising in the warm weather."

Mile 3.8 -- Thursday Tempo Runs, Bluemont Park, Arlington, VA. 6:30PM. 6 mile run plus warm-down. Contact NOVA, see link below.
Every Thursday, Reston Runners host a group run on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail. Anyone can join the run by meeting at the Wiehle Road commuter lot at 6:15 p.m. For more information, contact Reston Runners at (703) 437-3668 or Tom Voeller at (703) 860-9623.
In alternate Octobers, the Virginia Happy Trail Runners sponsor a run of the entire trail (from Purcellville to Shirlington). People travel for long distances to take part in this run.
On Saturdays and Sundays the Reston Runners are running on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail. For more information, contact Reston Runners at (703) 437-3668 or Tom Voeller at (703) 860-9623.

Related Sites
Northern Virginia Happy Trail Runners Club sponsors of the every-other-year run of the entire trail.
Loudoun Road Runners
DC Roadrunners (Arlington) (RRCA)
NOVA Running Club, a very well-designed web site.

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