DC Adventure

I ran a bit when I lived in DC and trained for the Vancouver marathon. That was before I broke my foot walking to work one morning. Before I switched to the half. When I did train with the Wellness Community we ran on a path near Georgetown. This weekend, back in dc to visit friends, I went for a run with Caryn up Connecticut Avenue and through Rock Creek Park. I moved to DC the year Chandra Levy disappeared. The thought of her running in the park and never returning, put enough fear in me that I never thought of stepping in the park alone - let alone for a run. With Caryn, who sort of knew her way, I was ok with the idea and excited for our early morning Saturday run. C is training for the DC Marine Corps Marathon. Running with her was great, we are just about at the same pace. I loved running through the park and if I still lived in DC I would now run there regularly. It was gorgeous and a nice change of pace from the loop of Central Park. The best part was seeing 5 deer! We ran for an hour and ended up shooting out of the park near where the Legg Mason tournament is held- too far away! We actually had to hop in a taxi to head back down 16th street to Dupont! It was a great run, great company and I love that I can run in any city I happen to find myself in.