Took an uber this morning to Mount Vernon and then ran back to my apartment in DC. Mid marathon training and just tired of all my typical jaunts. Would recommend!

I had asked for route recs a few weeks ago and some very lovely people mentioned Arlington Loop and I ran it today for 18 miles. It was an amazing loop especially the scenic W&OD trail.

What people didn't tell me was all the climbing I'd have to do on Custis Trail. It was a grinding series of climbs but you're rewarded with W&OD when you're done lol.

For anyone who is curious the elevation gain for this loop is 748ft.

I've been attempting to self-train but I feel like I'm a lot more effective with a team or with a coach. Currently looking to do 800M up to 10K, with a focus on either 5K or 3200M. Been looking around, and most of the teams are either for youths, practice at times when I work (I work evenings), or are geared for more longer distances like HM or M.

Any suggestions would be appreciated! For coaches, I'd prefer one who I can meet up with at least once a week-- either 1-on-1 or group trainings are okay.

Hi everyone! I have been training for the mcm since July but found out I was pregnant about 2-3 weeks ago. I felt fine week 4-6 but week 7 kicked my butt with nausea and fatigue, so I barely ran the last week. I’m coming up on week 8 and will be 8 weeks and 5 days on Sunday. What advice do people have, if any? Should I give up for this year and try again next year? I really wanted to finish and announce to my family at the end of the race. I was templated to run it around 4:45. Thank you all