We had a nice group (5 members) show up at the Iwo Jima on Friday eve, for our 2nd "Cookie Run" of the summer. As we ventured thru Rosslyn and over the Key Bridge, we stopped into the Georgetown Running Company and raided their water cooler.  While there, Charlie (GRC runner), joined us for our jaunt thru the Glover Archbold Trail. The trail provided us with a soft running surface and shade. We ran up to New Mexico Ave. where we turned around and headed back to Georgetown. At GRC, we snacked on Samantha's homemade cookies and were surprised to see Pizza & Beer provided by our hosts. One member actually bought a pair of shoes and we had a nice visit with the store manager and its employees. We all left there with a wonderful social experience. As we ran the mile back to the Iwo Jima (cramps and all), we remarked on what a pleasant running event it had turned out to be.  We send a hearty thank you to Charlie Ban, Jerry Greenlaw and Eduardo Rincon at GRC for their efforts and genuine hospitality. Check out the link below about the Glover Archbold Trail: http://www.rundc.com/Trails/DC/GloverArchbold.htm  

Recently, one of Jerry's elite runners was hit by a car and suffered some mild injuries despite wearing a helmet. A few months ago an elite female runner and Olympic trials qualifier (Sally Meyerhoff) was killed on a bike when she failed to stop at a four way intersection. Many accidents can be avoided if you know what to look for. Take a look at the link to learn more about cycling and your surroundings: http://bicyclesafe.com/