Flag Day at the White House

Happy Flag Day! The heat is definitely on in DC. Interesting flag display in front of the White House this morning.

Tongues Panting Courtesy of High Heat

It has been really hot and humid the last couple of days...supposedly a break is coming by mid-week. Running in the morning is hot but bearable. In the afternoon, it is a slow walk/jog home. I can't bring myself to use the "running" setting on RunKeeper; instead, I set it to walk and always feel better when the app congratulates me on my "fast" pace.

National Park Police in front of the White House

Whisper and Quiet heating up on Julia's bed

Hot Mt. Vernon Trail

Running at 3pm in 98-degree weather is not a good idea. (My car was cooking slightly hotter, see below.) I made it about 2.8 miles along the Mt. Vernon Trail before walking the remaining 2.2 planned. I was shocked at how many fitness fanatical people were on the trail. My husband, who is ultra fit with a side of crazy, biked from our house all the way to Old Town to meet me and then biked back home.

Hot summer days!

It was a very slow, hot run home yesterday afternoon. I was surprised to see my heart rate remain above 140 for most of the way (10 minute/mile pace). My legs felt like lead. I am not running home today; I need a break from the heat--already!

C&O Canal