Guest Post By Jenny Bolen Are you looking for a mom-focused fitness group on Capitol Hill? The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is starting up a runners club program that also raises money to help fight cancer. The training season starts on Saturday, and we’re aiming to recruit close to 80 moms. The Capitol Hill group meets on Saturday […]
Sometimes it’s motorcades. Other times, it’s 3,500 runners — and a few pint-sized speedsters– who slow you down as you try to get across town. Sunday May 18th is the 35th Annual Capitol Hill Classic, a major fundraiser for the Capitol Hill Cluster School (comprised of Peabody Primary, Watkins Elementary and Stuart Hobson Middle), and […]
Runners: lace up those shoes and get ready! The 34th Annual Capitol Hill Classic 10K is on Sunday morning. The race, together with the fun run, is arguably the neighborhood’s most popular race and benefits the Capitol Hill Cluster School. Before the big day, here are a few tips in case you plan on running, cheering or […]
An outdoor run may be the last thing on your mind when summer hits and temperatures rise. If you’re like me, you head to the treadmill instead of your favorite outdoor running route. But the heat doesn’t stop all runners. With marathons and races scheduled for September and October, summer can be a great time […]
By Kate Gallery Three cheers for us, Capitol Hill! We are a neighborhood full of supportive and enthusiastic spectators. Saturday morning’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon brought people out of their houses clutching hot cups of coffee and children still in pajamas to cheer on thousands of runners as they began their race throughout the city. […]