A former West Point classmate needed a new kidney, and Dave Ashley did a blood test to see if he was a match.
After further testing, it turned out he was. But when he tried to research whether he’d be able to keep doing endurance sports, which helped him with anxiety issues resulting from deployment, he wasn’t able to find answers.
Westminster School’s annual 5K ($45), 1K ($15), and Fun Run ($10) on Saturday, November 7th at 9:00am is a spirited community event open to students, families, and friends of all ages and fitness levels. With courses designed for everyone—from a fun 1K for beginners to a more challenging 5K—participants can walk, jog, or race their way through the beautiful campus.
We have amazing cash prizes and give aways, making it an ideal way to enjoy a day outdoors with loved ones. Join in to support school programs, meet new people, and celebrate wellness together!
The National Capital 20 Miler is the DC area’s premier fall marathon tune-up race. Runners will have access to a flat and fast out-and-back course on the C&O Towpath with multiple water stations along the way. Runners also have the option to register for the Janet Braunstein 5 Miler, which also takes place on the Towpath. Register now to guarantee your race hoodie!
Both events start on the Towpath by the North Parking Lot at Carderock Recreation Area.
Name: Ruth Driscoll-Lovejoy
Self-described age group: 30-35 (ageless wonder according to my husband)
Tristan Forsythe didn’t like what he was reading.
It wasn’t that there wasn’t enough writing about running out there, it just didn’t speak to him in a voice he recognized.
Richard Montgomery alumnus wins college recognition, improvements for Memorial Circle, GWU XC alumni wanted, elite marathoners with local connections recruited for pro race, Georgetown alumnus and YouTube sensation appears on a podcast.
Name: Justin Knoernschild
Self-described age group: 30-35
Area man goes running, discusses it. You know Wardian’s been up to some wacky running stuff for the last six months… come hear all about it.