New COVID Executive Order from Governor Northam. On Friday November 13, Governor Northam issued an updated list of coronavirus precautions and restrictions that go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday November 16, 2020. You can read the full text of the order here. Of particular importance to us is that, after the weekend of November 14-15, we will once again need to restrict the size of any group of runners or walkers to 25. The Thanksgiving Day run/walk, which is typically shared with family members, is precluded under these circumstances.
To help everyone stay safe during these rising cases, we will return to 2 weekend run locations: Hunters Woods Village Center on Saturday, and North Point Village Center on Sunday though December.
Now is the time for those with Memberships expiring in 2020, and past members to RENEW your Reston Runners Membership. In order to keep the Club financially viable, and to return to more rewarding training programs and social activities as the Pandemic permits, a change was made to the dues and membership structure (see below). To maintain and revitalize your Club, and its support for friendships and fitness, please consider renewing NOW.
To check your membership status, CLICK HERE. Annual renewals run for 12 months from the date of renewal
Virtual General Meeting was held Sunday September 20 at 7 PM– The motion appoved by a Quorum of members was as follows:
- Effective on approval by vote of the members, Reston Runners new and renewal memberships shall be single-person annual memberships with annual dues of $35.
- Reston Runners will discontinue family memberships.
- These changes will take effect when members renew.
Why did we make this change? See these LINKS for supporting FAQ, rationale and overview financial statement, and detailed financials.
Thank you everyone for your questions, comments, and participation.
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Runners Marathon of Reston - April 11, 2021 - Save the Date - Registration will open in October this year with special discount and Covid precautions.
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
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.
Connecting Through Social Media
During this period when we cannot connect with each other as we usually do, we encourage you to use social media to stay in touch. In addition to using your personal social media accounts to post pictures or updates of your workouts and any spring blossoms or wildlife you encounter while out and about, this Reston Runners site tells you how to post your photos on the club's pages. https://www.restonrunners.com/index.php/2-uncategorised/442-social-media
Reston Runners on Social Media - A Great Way to Share & Connect to Reston Runners is on Social Media, a great way to stay informed and participate. From popular sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and Meet Up, or Strava where you can upload and share runs. For more info, click HERE. Also one of our members has opened an Instagram account geared to our Run/Walking group. Check it out if interested: https://www.instagram.com/mollysmodsquad/
Photos.
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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.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.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. . . Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. us if you can help with any program!
Running Form - Tips From Runner’s World and Other Sources.
Photo Archives - Take A Stroll Down Memory Lane - Remember the Good Times!
Click on the photo or go to the top menu "Resources" and pull down to select "Gallery" to see club events of fun, friends, and fitness.
Staff to manage the finish line, equipment and race results. 
