For 33 years, residents of Capitol Hill and the wider regional running community have turned out in droves to lace up their sneakers for the Capitol Hill Classic to support the Capitol Hill Cluster Schools. The 10k, 3k and kids’ fun run will be held Sunday, May 20, starting at 8:30 a.m., thank heavens! This […]
By Kate Gallery You don’t need to be a runner to be a rock star. Volunteers are needed to help orchestrate the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, an event beginning and ending here on the Hill at RFK Stadium on Saturday morning, March 17th. A full 26.2-mile marathon, a half marathon and a two-person relay […]
When I sat down to right this post I immediately thought of an episode of “Sex and the City,” in which Miranda gets a not so gentle nudge into the 8-minute mile group after an awkward encounter with Marathon Man. It was the first time I learned that one could train with others for a […]
We’re all looking a little flabby post-holidays, it’s true. Some of us may have started resolutions to eat only salads, or only green veggies, or only on even or odd days. Others may have started bets so as to shame people with slower metabolisms and weaker wills into buying rounds of bourbon or beer to […]
It’s everybody’s favorite thing to sleep through in the morning: Exercise. If you’re a regular gym-goer, you’ve noticed the January crowds. I’ve even seen a number of runners despite the freezing temps. It’s may be a cliche, but how does one really stick to an exercise plan? Sure, there are plenty of motivations now … […]