This morning, the newly engaged Lindsey and I drove to Fletcher’s Cove where the Capital Crescent Trail and the C&O Canal meet. The temps were perfect, and there was a light breeze. Lindsey ran 17 miles, and I ran 11. The trail runs alongside the towpath the entire time. It feels so good to just [...]
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Running all around Washington–where will I end up?
I’m taking advantage of my Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS Watch tonight and running wherever I feel like running, as long as I can return back to the Smithsonian Metro as close to 7 miles as I can. The temps were the coolest yet this evening, so I ran with my jacket my brother gave [...]
Another 4 miles. Boring!
I’m getting tired of these 4 milers. Nothing much to say about tonight’s run, other than it’s easy. I’m trying to get in my run before it’s completely dark, but now I’m at the point where if I don’t leave the office right at 5:30pm, it’s gonna be dark, even after 4 miles.
Summary:
Location: Capital Crescent [...]
Running from Georgetown to Bethesda–and back! Putting away 15 miles
It had rained overnight, so the pavement was wet, and humidity was thick, and temperatures were cool. Lindsey and I started the Capital Crescent Trail from the opposite end–at Georgetown at the river banks of the Potomac. I thought it would be better to run slightly uphill the first half, then coast a bit on [...]
Introducing Lindsey to National Mall running
Lindsey joined me Friday night after work, and together we ran 4 miles along the National Mall in Washington, DC. There were tents set up everywhere in preps for the National Book Festival taking place tomorrow. We didn’t get started until 8:30pm. What’s nice about running after dark is that the temps get cooler as [...]
