Reston Runners Policy on Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism

Reston Runners has and will continue to strongly support our Club and RRCA values and policies of inclusion and non-discrimination.  However, in light of the shocking murders of George Floyd, our fellow runner Ahmaud Arbery, and too many others, we recognize that as Americans we have an opportunity and responsibility to become a more just society.  We accept the challenge, on behalf of all our club members, to state and to live these values.  In that spirit, the board today unanimously adopted the following statement.

Mike McCord, President, July 11, 2020

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Registration for 10 Weeks to 10K - 2020 is CLOSED

This year's 10 weeks to 10K Program starts Monday, July 20th and has been completely redesigned to ensure participant safety.  

Club Runs and Walks Have Resumed
As Virginia entered Phase 3 on July 1, Reston Runners resumed its club activities. We  began our Interval Training Program on July 1, and  will start our 10 Weeks to 10K Program on July 20th. We will also have resumed our Tuesday/Thursday runs and our weekend runs. Our activities will be governed by the safety protocols described below, in order to keep us in compliance with the Governor’s guidelines and those from our parent Road Runners Club of America.

Safety Protocols for Group Runs/Walks Issued – The Club has issued its Covid-19 Safety Protocols, governing how we will conduct our group runs and walks. The overarching principles are that as long as the Coronavirus remains a dangerous threat, it is essential for individuals to follow the current government guidance, as well commonsense safety protocols for group activity. These protocols are mandatory for participants in Reston Runners runs and walks. Please review them before you resume running with the club. I hope you will find them easy to remember and consistent with your own current practices.

Among other things, these protocols call for:
• not participating if you are feeling sick or ill, or have a fever, or if you have been in contact with someone that has had Covid-19;
• making a careful decision about participating if you are in a high-risk category (age or underlying medical condition);
• maintaining 10-foot distancing while exercising and 6-foot distancing at all other times;
• running and walking in line or in the zig-zag pattern in the RRCA Group Running guide (available through the safety protocols link) unless there is ample room to do so abreast or to pass; and
• being a good neighbor when encountering others.

See the link for more details. Compliance with these protocols should reduce risks to you and other Club members, demonstrate to others that we are being responsible, and hopefully reduce the likelihood that others will contact the authorities about alleged noncompliance with safety guidelines.

Bring your own water and sports drinks; communal water support will not be provided until further notice. There will be no organized post-run/walk breakfasts until further notice.

YMCA Reopens– The YMCA has re-opened now that Northern Virginia has moved into phase 2. See the Reston YMCA  Website for information on activities offered, restrictions and making reservations.  

Miss Racing? 

Travel back vicariously with two, allways well written, race reports by Emmett Delaney recounting his experiences running both Marine Corps Marathon and the New York City Marathon weeks apart in 2013.

With sadness we note the passing of long time Reston Runner, Patrick Brown, Saturday, May 2nd. He leaves behind his loving partner Leslie, and son Justin. A private Funeral Mass was held on Friday, May 8 at 11:00 am. You may view the service or Pat’s obituary at https://adamsgreen.com/tribute/details/11354/Patrick-Brown/obituary.html#tribute-start

Many thanks to Donna & Mike for again hosting our festive annual Holiday celebration.!

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Non-Members & Guests

Non-members and guests are welcome  at Reston Runners runs, walks, and activities, but Reston Runners, its officers, and members assume no liability in conjunction with their participation. By taking part, agreement with the following liability waiver applies. 

 

Antelope Canyon 50 Miler - Read a great race report by Emmett Delaney

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Minutes are available HERE.

Membership Renewal 

Thanks to all renewing members!  If you haven't already, please check your membership status and renew HERE.YMCA new members  discount rates for Reston Runners: 15% discount. Family, 2 adults and full time students $95 per month, 65+ senior couple $72 per month.  8 per month, 65+ senior couple $65 per month.

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Member Survey ResultsThank you to everyone who participated in the member survey. Your feedback is essential to providing the best membership experience. Please VIEW the detailed results and contact any board member with comments or questions. Actions taken already include a new system for the weekly eNews letter, and redoing the website to make it more readable on mobile devices. In general, members expressed strong support for all the Club programs. These depend entirely on volunteers. . There was interest in a Winter training program. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. us if you can help with this or any program!

 

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