The weather in DC has not disappointed this fall. Generally, the mornings have been hovering around 50, with the afternoons elevating to mid-60s. I could run all day! 
If I could run every day in Central Park, I would. I LOVE it. The first time, I was a bit afraid that I would get lost. The second time, I stayed to a pretty small loop and ran around it three times. On the third day, I was feeling a bit tired and was debating about going for a run. However, I dragged myself just a few blocks to the park entrance and seeing all of the other runners and bikers--it was so inspiring--I had to run! It is like the feeling you get when you're in a race; everyone in the pack is running, so you up your pace and pass as many as you can. Normally, I prefer to run alone; however, I can see why people may prefer to run with a group. Today, I ran a six-mile route and I didn't want to leave.
Washington, DC, has been hot and humid. My pace is definitely slower and early morning runs are much better than the afternoon drudgery of commuting home. The following are shots taken en route all over DC. Last week, we had some crazy thunderstorms that wreaked havoc on many trees; check out the damage below on 17th Street NW.
Running everyday, there are plenty of sites that I see and think--that would be great for the blog! Unfortunately, I don't often pause to capture them. Here are a few recent highlights.
How often do you get to assist little ducklings to cross the road? Not that often. The mother really wanted to cross Constitution Avenue. There was a police car ready to assist and an officer trying to corral them. I was fortunate to come upon them when they were at the corner. The mom got a little flustered and headed out onto 17th. The police officer in the car turned on his lights and blocked off the road. I helped the officer on foot guide them across the road. He had to scoop up one of the ducklings that couldn't hop onto the curb. Cutest thing ever! The officer in the car said, "Are you sure we shouldn't get them across Constitution?" But the mother duck had already led her troops behind some bushes along the Organization of American States.
Just last week, we had one to three inches during the morning rush hour. This week, it has been in the 80s! This is typical DC--the master of extremes. The pictures include a tree in the neighborhood, the Lincoln Memorial, the World War II Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
