Totally Burned Out SUV!

This is something I definitely do not see everyday on my morning run. It was on New Hampshire Avenue, in front of The Savoy, near the corner of L Street. It smelled like it was still smoldering.

Memorial Day Sites in Washington, DC

Sunny and splendid in the city of Washington, DC, it was nice to see the memorials and monuments crowded with visitors honoring the veterans. Despite the tourist dodging, I enjoyed a quick run. Check out today's view of some of my favorites: White House, WWII Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Memorial. 

Spring? Is that You?

Fifty degrees out for my morning run--shocking! It was overcast and misting, but I'll take that any day with the warmer temperatures. I saw very few remnants of the snow. Yay!

Georgetown waterfront looking at Key Bridge

Georgetown waterfront looking at Kennedy Center

Yesterday, DC Police in our alley...garbage truck sideswiped something?

Downtown Ducks on L Street

These poor ducks were waddling down L Street, heading toward 20th Street. Beautiful run this morning--mid-40s with a promise of 60 degrees for my afternoon run home. It almost feels like spring.

Foggy Thursday

Looking down toward Key Bridge...barely see the cars.

Tad Warmer: Feels Like 7 Degrees

Downhill and with the wind at my back, it wasn't too bad coming in. I wore one less layer and used a hand-warmer packet (HotHands). Those are the best! I highly recommend them and will continue to use on mornings that are 32 or below. They are supposed to last for 10 hours...helpful when I go out to get my lunchtime coffee, but probably stone cold by the time I leave work.

 

 

Washington Monument Update

Nice day for a long run in Washington, DC. There was a light breeze, sunny, and ~55 degrees. The scaffolding is coming off of the Washington Monument--yay!  

Christmas Decorations

Early run this morning in the pitch dark, around 35 degrees. It definitely feels like winter and it is starting to feel like Christmas too. I love this time of year. Heard there is a heat wave coming this weekend--bring it!

JFK's Residences in Georgetown as Senator

Friday, November 22, marked the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination. The Georgetown Patch featured a great article that lists all nine of the homes where the Kennedys lived.

Below are three where he lived as senator.

1528 31st Street: Pondered presidential campaign while living here.

3321 Dent Place: Lived as newlyweds here.

2808 P Street: Lived here before launching presidential campaign.

JFK's Residences in Georgetown from Presidential Campaign to Post-Assassination

Friday, November 22, marked the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination. The Georgetown Patch featured a great article that lists all nine of the homes where the Kennedys lived.

Below are three on N Street.

3307 N Street: Kennedy's home during the 1960 presidential campaign.

3017 N Street: Lived here after the assassination for a short period.

3038 N Street: Jackie lived here after JFK was killed.

Fill Up the Pool Please

Great run around the monuments today, but happened to notice that the water level at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is quite low. I couldn't find any official news about it, so I guess no one else cares or it isn't really a big deal. ;)

Gorgeous weather in Washington, DC, today--sunny, high 60s, light breeze. The tourists were out in droves. 

Picture from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. 

Iced vanilla coffee post-run--yum!

Highlight of Morning: Running to Bruegger's

The temperature felt like it was in the 70s. I don't know why my run was so slow this morning. The pumpkin spice coffee at Bruegger's hit the spot!

Runner's Club: What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas

I am in Las Vegas, NV, for a work-related conference. I was so impressed to see on the itinerary the option to join a runner's club or yoga class each morning at 6:15 a.m. Now, I am not one to enjoy running in a group, at all. However, the idea of being able to follow someone else and not get lost was more appealing to me than the idea of running with a pack. 

Of the 1,600 attendees here, about 50 people showed up for the run. We then further separated into two groups; the majority (35-ish) going for the three-mile run. The rest set out for a five-mile run; only one other guy had earphones and an iPhone. Ugh. And even he ran with another guy and chatted (while keeping the earphones in). Whatever. I stayed at the front, listened to my podcast, and tried not to dwell on the awkwardness. And as for the ease of just following someone...well the leaders were not local and had planned on an out-and-back run. This is trickier on the strip than you think, with construction and walkways; we had to go through two hotels and over a bridge. 

Tomorrow, I will venture on my own--out-and-back. I don't have to run the same route and the Cosmopolitan is hard to miss. The weather is gorgeous here, sunny and low 80s.

Normal running attire for Las Vegas.

Even the Potomac Looked Nice Today

Today's weather was hard to beat. Many people were out enjoying the sunny, 60-degree day.

Potomac River with Kennedy Center

Government Shutdown: Day 15...Foggy with a Glimmer of Hope

According to a USA Today article, there is hope for a deal to reopen the government.

 

This morning, the temperature was perfect (low 60s) with plenty of fog and clouds. The slick fallen leaves are the only hazard on the early, dim runs.

 

After reading USA Today at the hotel over the weekend, I am reminded how much I like that paper.

Foggy shot of Georgetown Waterfront

Carnegie Sleeping Bag Weekend

After a rainy drive to Pittsburgh, it was a mild, dry day. We enjoyed the info sessions at Carnegie. 

I ran a slow five-mile run in the afternoon. 

Government Shutdown: Blockades Hurting Tourism

The blockades are everywhere. The yellow warning tape is especially unattractive. I feel bad for our tax-paying tourists that come to experience our city only to find the major highlights--monuments and museums--closed. My run this morning was mostly in the dark until I reached the Lincoln...remained gloomy after seeing dozens of closure signs everywhere.

Blockade in front of Lincoln Memorial

Blocking path along reflecting pool.

Government Shutdown: Homeless Denied a Bath?

Usually on a morning run, I will witness one or two homeless people bathing or washing their clothes in the Georgetown Waterfront fountain. Not today... and there was one gentleman ranting and raving about it, which I didn't dare try to capture on camera. Not only do we have more trash around the park, but we have more dirty clothes and people too. Come on, government!

Georgetown Waterfront--Fountain Off

Government Shutdown: Trash=Rats!

According to local ABC New, WJLA, DC trash pickup is not affected.

Unfortunately, I noticed a lot of trash everywhere on my morning run--DC's jurisdiction and at the national parks. If you live in DC, you know that trash equals rats. I'm sure I'll be able to get a picture of a varmint invading the bins if this keeps up. Come on, government! 

Trash at 21st and Virginia Avenue 

Trash behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, near Constitution Avenue

Georgetown Waterfront

Government Shutdown: Bathroom Lockdown

The lights may be on, but the doors are locked. This bathroom--no matter what time of day I've come by--is always open. Sad day. It looks like my long run this weekend will have to include a pit stop at my work (inconvenient!) instead of the nearest park facility. Come on, government!

Glorious weather for running this morning.

Bathroom along Reflecting Pool...closed.