After months of behind-the-scenes coding and converting (thanks to Al Rider and several volunteer converters!), we now have a much improved, indexed library of our nearly 200 running, walking, and trail courses. Check it out at the Courses Index  . Also, we suggest you read Notes for Course Descriptions and Maps  , a link available on the Course Index page as well.

A useful feature is the user-selectable index whereby you can select the type (walk, run, trail) and distance of courses, the start location, and course status (active, legacy, obsolete). Further, by selecting the box to the right, you can tell your browser to remember your Type and Status preferences for your return visits.

When you view a course description, it will look quite similar to the previous format. But, there are major enhancements:

• Now, you can select the "View Starting Location" link that will take you to a map of the Reston area with a label depicting the general starting location for the course. Clicking on that label will open a page with written directions to the location and a detailed map showing the precise location of the starting location. The written (driving) directions are currently very brief or non-existent, but we are working rapidly to complete them as well as the detailed maps.
• Courses for which course maps are available will display a map link. The maps are now quality enhanced and standardized for printing (thanks to Al Rider and Ed Hass).

Please pass any comments or suggestions you have to  the courses manager .