So I just returned from DC. OK - I got back Monday. It was fun but not my best trip. I LOVE running there but this time was different. I couldn't get to many of my favorite places because they were getting ready for the July 4th celebrations. They had the sidewalks down both sides of the Reflecting pool blocked. A couple days later they blocked it AT the WWII Memorial so I couldn't even go down the outside path. I fell running one morning. THAT was hysterical. I was somewhere between Georgetown and Adam's Morgan. The sidewalks are in need of some attention in many of the "non-tourist" sections. The curb was fine but the bricks that made up the sidewalk had sunk some. I was looking off to the side trying to decide which direction to go now and didn't see the curb sticking up. Into the street I went! I bounced even! Skinned both knees, my chin and took a huge chunk off my shoulder. You can't believe how many people touch your shoulder when talking to you until there's no skin there!
Anyway, I had one GREAT moring running down Constitution Avenue. Every light was good for me. I ran at least a mile with no stops. I Rocked! I ran 6 of the 8 mornings I was in DC. I could run there for miles even though it's only about 3 miles wide! I love the architecture and the history that goes into everything.
Since I have been back I have done back-to-back 20 milers. (Wednesday & Thursday) Very humid. They were not so much fun. Koach ran the 2nd half of Thursday with me. I would have made it without him but it was sure easier when I had someone with me!
