I decided since I've worked extra hours this week, I deserved to take some time during such a nice day and go for a run. Because I live and work in such a beautiful area, right across the Potomac from downtown DC, I decided to run to the Capitol and back. The first leg was all down hill for a mile through Rosslyn, past the Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial (oooh raah). After that, I paralleled Arlington Cemetary for about .5 miles, then took a left over the Potomac river. Once in DC, I ran past the Lincoln Memorial, down the mall past the WWII Memorial, the Washington Monument, and down to the Capitol building. Needless to say, because it was such a nice day, there were about a million tourists out today, but I didn't mind. Being able to do this if I want is one reason why I actually enjoy living here sometimes. The way back had a nice cool breeze all the way back to the office and I finished the 10 miles in a cool 1 hour, 16 minutes and 13 seconds. Not too bad, but I really wasn't pushing it since I had just run last night, and I just wanted to enjoy the sights. Well...back to work I go. For some reason, everyone who has seen me since I've been back is just amazed that I can run that far....little do they know that it's just the tip of the iceberg!
(Brooks Infiniti 56.1 miles) | 