Since I was missing my weekly group training run at the Salt Lake Running Company, I decided to get out and put some miles in on blue-sky and sunny Saturday in Baltimore. For the last three years that I have visited my sister, I have made it a point to run down to Fort McHenry and back. I figured this was a perfect day to go on this run for the fourth year in a row. As a result, late in the morning I headed out the door and down Yolando Road to 33rd Street. Following the Baltimore Marathon course for the next mile or so, I ran over to Gilford Avenue then after a few blocks, crossed over to St. Paul Street. A few blocks after Penn Station, I veered off of St. Paul Street and completed one lap around the historic Mt. Vernon Place square before heading down to the Inner Harbor. After weaving through and around the numerous shoppers and tourists at the Inner Harbor, I ran up to the top Federal Hill and just admired the view of the Harbor. I then ran down to the historic Fort McHenry (this is the famous fort that was bombarded on September 13-14, 1814 during the Battle of Baltimore of the War of 1812 by the British in which Francis Scott Keys created our National Anthem) and circled the running trail along the parameter of this National Park. The amazing view of Chesapeake Bay (e.g., sailboats, enormous cargo vessels, and the Domino Sugar plant) is well worth the trip to Fort McHenry. Plus, there is something special about seeing the Star Spangle Banner flying high and proud at the Fort. On the way back to Yolando Road, I turned off before Federal Hill in order to run and tour the streets of the numerous expensive condos that have been built up along the Harbor (if anyone is interested, according to a sign, there are still plenty available starting at $700k). In total, I ran 15.3 miles at an easy and relaxed pace. In summary, a terrific day of running!
Lastly, for my non-running workout, I was able to get in 300 sit-ups and 30 push-ups. | 