First, thanks to Bill for stepping up to host this Saturday. Iqraa hosts 8 runs during every MCC training year, so the support our runners and volunteers provide is crucial to this commitment. It’s one of our requirements as a partner of the Marathon Charity Cooperation.

Second, a public service announcement in support of Cathy, who’s moderating Brian Barber’s book talk on Oct 22 at the Bethesda public library. Please see the attached flyer for more info.

•  Btw, Barber’s book, No Way But Forward, was featured in Iqraa 21 for its great insight into Gaza life before genocide and because it illustrated repeatedly how important education is to Palestinians.

Friends, this is our penultimate 2025 training run together; the Iqraa messages will taper too. But if you love running with this group, never fear: the Winter runs start soon—let me know if you want your email added—at metro area venues chosen by Nick, with mileage chosen by you.  

Kirk