Running in Washington DC (Only on shorts, is it legal ?)

Just to make sure we understand the question, you are asking if it is ok to run in DC wearing only shorts (and no shirt). Correct?

You better bring your "A" game mentally if you are coming to DC in August and want to train, because the heat and humidity are going to absolutely suck. It's a brutal, brutal time of year to run there. If you're not used to it (not sure what weather is like in Portugal that time of year), be prepared to be sucking wind 2 miles in, where everything feels heavy and you feel slow. You will be drenched with sweat with 3km of your run.

No problem running with just shorts (no shirt).

Plenty of places to run in DC and surrounding areas.

I thought you quit veganism?

Vegan Runner wrote:

Hello guys ;)

I will stay +/- for one month between August/September in Washington DC.

By that time i will be training of the Berlin Marathon. Here in Portugal i usually run only on shorts because of the temperature, and there's no problem with that.

In Washington and surroundings, is there any law that prohibits that ?

Thanks in advance ;)

Vasco Tavares

Yes, it is okay to run in just shorts.

At that time of year, particularly in August, the humidity can be horrible. In DC. Much more humid than you would have experienced in Portugal, although possibly not quite as hot (I have spent a bit of time in Loule). When the humidity is so high it is acually unpleasant to wear a shirt as it gets totally saturated in sweat.

Having said that, DC is a great place to run with excellent trails, and clubs and training groups to suit most level of runner.

You will be fine. Run along the C&O and in Glover Park, if you can get out to Arlington and Fairfax: Four Mile Run and W&OD bike trails are good running. Maryland has good places to run, too.

Vegan Runner wrote:

Hello guys ;)

I will stay +/- for one month between August/September in Washington DC.

By that time i will be training of the Berlin Marathon. Here in Portugal i usually run only on shorts because of the temperature, and there's no problem with that.

In Washington and surroundings, is there any law that prohibits that ?

Thanks in advance ;)

Vasco Tavares

No, your legs must be covered at all times.

Hello Jeff ;) Correct.

Thank you very much Jeff. I've been looking, am i will do most of the training on "Capital Crescent Trail".

By the way, i wrote a week ago to a track that belongs to a school (Jerome M. Marco Stadium i believe), but do you know well can i do some training on track ?

The school doesn't allow people that don't belong to the school.

Thanks in advance ;)

Hello Mugician.

No i did not quit, and i feel freat.

But i didn't understood your doubt. :)

Thank you DC Guy ;)

Thanks MeHereYouWhere? ;)

Thanks mcvred ;)

"No, your legs must be covered at all times." Prude :D :D :D

I wanted to say " i feel great."

I know now what you meant.

If he left Veganism it means more lettuce for me :D :D

Yes you can run in just shorts. But definitely run in the early morning. It gets very hot and humid, and there are a lot of crowds of people later in the day. Many people from other countries visit around any of the monuments or important areas and they get in the way. Running in the early morning is the best time of day.

You'll be fine wrote:

Yes you can run in just shorts. But definitely run in the early morning. It gets very hot and humid, and there are a lot of crowds of people later in the day. Many people from other countries visit around any of the monuments or important areas and they get in the way. Running in the early morning is the best time of day.

There are places you can run in the suburbs at any time really, but for running around the National Mall, early morning is the only time its not going to be crowded. This guy is right. It will get crowded to the point you basically can't run, I mean you can, but you'll be stopping, bumping into people, etc.

Vegan Runner wrote:

By the way, i wrote a week ago to a track that belongs to a school (Jerome M. Marco Stadium i believe), but do you know well can i do some training on track ?

The school doesn't allow people that don't belong to the school.

Thanks in advance ;)

I live in DC. I use one of several high school tracks- I just go at like, 4am and hop the fence as they all seem to be kept locked. I have been doing this regularly for years and have never had any problems.

As others have said, that time of year here is super hot and humid. I can only get a quality run in before sunrise or after sunset.

Cheers

Thanks "You'll be fine ";)

Thanks "Wolf's Bane" :)

I'm not sure yet, but probably i will stay in "Bethesda" area and not in central Washington.

Sorry if i mislead you guys.