Anything Goes at the Kennedy Center

Who doesn't love the Kennedy Center? If you haven't been recently, I highly recommend seeing Anything Goes (now through July 7, get your tickets!). My family thoroughly enjoyed it--light hearted! hysterical! entertaining! Even the Washington Post  gave it rave reviews.

Kennedy Center from Georgetown Waterfront

Too Hot for Afternoon Runs!

I cannot beat the heat in the afternoon. It is too much. Even walking at 5pm is unbearable unless you are in the shade. Thankfully, this morning it was low 70s. This afternoon, it is supposed to get up to 92 (feel like 96) with possible thunderstorms.

Washington Monument

Gym-Pact Update--Over $100

It took some time and a lot of workouts... but I've finally earned over $100! I'm going to attempt to cash in. I'm sure it is complicated and involves some fees.

Hello Rosslyn

From Georgetown Waterfront Looking at Rosslyn

Fox--No Way--Way!

All in the name of this blog, this is as close as I could get to the animal. I watched him sniff around a garbage can and wander around. Mr. Fox was scrawny and actually, this one looked more tan versus the reddish color of the one yesterday. Yikes--it is a family of starving foxes inhabiting the Mall.

According to this BBC article, foxes rarely attack people. I don't know. It is bigger than I expected and it is still a wild animal. The picture below was taken near the Constitutions Garden Pond, behind the World War II Memorial. There are more geese and less people along this path, so I think tomorrow I'll be back along the Reflecting Pool path...safety in numbers.

Fox looking for food near Constitutions Garden Pond

FOX along Reflecting Pool with Squirrel in Mouth!!

I'm not joking. As it came toward me--abiding by the "stay to the right" etiquette, thank you Mr. Fox--I took a triple look and then tried to keep my eyes focused forward as we passed, not making any eye contact.

I wish I could have been quicker in turning around and taking the picture. Mr. Fox was lean and happily trotting with the squirrel centered in his mouth, tail flapping.

Yikes--you don't see that everyday, certainly not at 6:45 on a morning run. I should have followed him to see what he was going to do when he reached the Lincoln Memorial.

Yes, it IS in front of the bench

From Miserable Morning to Amazing Afternoon

Dreary, dripping run into work this morning turned into a sunny, glorious afternoon run home.

Georgetown Waterfront Fountain

Capital Pride: Be True, Be You

I went for a long run this afternoon, but not quite far enough to run into the Capital Pride festivities. Below is a picture from the parade.

Photo credit: Chad Nieboer (thx bro)

Habitat for Humanity on the Mall

In order to raise awareness, Habitat for Humanity is framing seven houses on the Mall. Today is the last day (June 2 - 5). Check out the event web site, Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build.

I took this picture on my morning run--nice blue sky!

Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build 2013

Update: 2nd Place - 15K!

Whoo-hoo! My official time for the 15K was 1:13:31 and it was enough to get me 2nd place in the 40-49 age group. I'm looking forward to getting that $25 gift certificate in the mail. :)

Springfield 15K Race

I haven't verified my official time yet, but it was around 1:13. I didn't capture the trail part of the race around Lake Accotink--very pretty, but a lot of uphill with gravel, narrow paths, and people! My brother ran it as well and he checked the route--over 52% of the course was at a 2% gradience. So, it was a good challenge for sure. My mom walked the 5K and came in second place for her division--whoo-hoo!!! She won a $25 gift certificate.