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Go for a Jog for National Running Day

Grab your sneakers and head out for a run today.

Posted Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 6:36 pm ET|Updated Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 7:41 pm ET

Today is National Running Day. Despite the 100 degree weather, grab a pair of sneakers (and some water) and get out for a light jog.

Don't know where to go? Well here are some running routes in Bethesda and Silver Spring, courtesy of Run the Planet. Or try the Capital Crescent Trail, which spans 11 miles from Silver Spring through Chevy Chase and Bethesda to Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. Wheaton Regional Park has 4-miles of trails.

If the trails seem a little too much, just take a leisurely stroll through your neighborhood.

Washingtonian has compiled a list of helpful tips including what to wear, where to go and some inspirational stories to get you motivated.

Be sure to stay hydrated and have a nice run.

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