Run to Charlotte Pier

Beautiful, sunny day in Rochester, NY. Perfect temp in the 60s for a nice run. The best custard ice cream ever--Abbott's--is still there and doing good business. They have improved the beach and river area quite a bit.

Tree Across 23rd Street

Look what I saw on my way home yesterday...

Prepping for Nike Women's Half Marathon

There is nothing I enjoy more than a race that begins and ends in my backyard. Unfortunately, I will be out of town for this one. Since Nike events are so popular, registration is via random draw, i.e., not everyone gets a spot. :(

Georgetown Waterfront

Georgetown French Market 4/19 and 4/20

This is a must-attend event, especially if you are a fan of Paris: Friday and Saturday, from 10am - 5pm, on Wisconsin Ave between P St. and Reservoir Road. My family's personal favorite--the fresh crepes!

Check out the video. For more information, visit the Georgetown French Market.

Repairing Memorial Bridge after 81 Years

I love the Memorial Bridge--I especially like running over it to the Arlington National Cemetery and then back over it again to the Lincoln Memorial. The Washington Post recently reported that it is in dire need of repair, with some scenarios from the National Park Service requiring it to close for up to three months. I cannot imagine.

Memorial Bridge during lunchtime run.

Boston Marathon Bombing Possible Arrest

Prayers and thoughts go out to all of those affected in the Boston bombing. Horrific. CNN is reporting that someone has been arrested... more to come, I'm sure.

Theodore Roosevelt Memorial & Cherry Blossoms

Glorious weather to run--clear skies, sunny, mid-60s.

Tidal Basin near TR Memorial

Signing the Condolence Book for Lady Thatcher

I visited the British Embassy today to sign the memorial book for Lady Iron, former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013). She was a great leader and a great Briton.

(It has nothing to do with running...just a cool opportunity for a DC resident.)

Me, signing the book

Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Race!

Beautiful day for a race--sunny and high 40s for the 7:30am start. It was windy, but really only noticed when heading toward Hains Point.

There were a number of positive points about this race. First, as I previously mentioned, packet pick-up was a breeze. Second, although 15,000 runners is A LOT of people squeezed into some narrow stretches and hairpin turns, the wave starts were helpful. Third, the course was awesome. Fourth, you could sign up for free text messaging of your split and final times (and any other cell phone #s you wanted to add). The post-race food included bananas, muffins, and Larabars. You had to pay extra for a medal...which I didn't do, but really wish I had when they were handing them out. :(

Pre-race bathroom lines

First time I have seen "Medics" actually running with the crowd--good idea!

Favorite picture--check out the cherry blossoms!

Post-race around the Washington Monument

Cherry Blossom 10 Miler Expo

Great location and nice freebies!

Spring at Book Hill Park

Thank you, Georgetown Library for maintaining the beautiful Book Hill Park. Now it feels like spring!