Great Running Weather

This weekend was perfect weather for runners--cloudy, not too hot, and an occasional misting of rain.

Calm before Winter Storm Wiley!

Georgetown, M Street

This morning, my five-mile run was delightful, sunny and in the low 40s. However, Washington, DC, has not seen the last of winter quite yet. We are currently under a winter storm warning… the rain will start around 7pm, turning to sleet, wintery mix, and then snow. Accumulation was originally four to six inches, but has been reduced to three to five. Ugh. I need to be at work tomorrow for a slew of meetings; it will be an ugly, cold commute for sure (regardless of actual inches that stick).

Gorgeous Weather and Scenery on Massachusetts Avenue

This morning, it was 55 degrees out--fantastic fall weather! On my way home, it was high 60s--delightful. I took a different route home; I ran Mass Ave from downtown to Glover Park (2 miles). According to RunKeeper, this route is more hilly than going through Georgetown. I believe it and felt it.

Morning run with the boys!

From Mass Ave looking down on Rock Creek Pkwy

Georgetown Harbor Flood Walls Up

62 degrees today--magnificent weather for running. The flood walls were up, although the Potomac did not look that high. The rink is still in the process of being torn down.

National Christmas Tree & Cookies!

High of 64 degrees today--great opportunity for a long run and to see the new, national Christmas tree. Also below, pictures from Julia's annual cookie decorating party.

Sunny and 70 Doesn't Deter Ice Skating

These photographs were taken yesterday, 12/4/12, at the Washington Harbor Ice Rink in Georgetown. One skater was in a tank top.

Hurricane Sandy and Gym-Pact

The federal government, the International Monetary Fund, schools, shops, etc., are closed today. The worst of the wind and rain is likely coming around 5pm. Through the night and morning, it has been a steady rain with some gusting wind.

I did not want to run outside...so instead I used the treadmill. However, this home gym equipment doesn't count for Gym-Pact, so I put on Julia's rain boots and LL Bean raincoat and walked the small neighborhood loop (32 minutes). Despite the best of gear, I was drenched.

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Indian Summer

Gorgeous weather for running! It was ~77 degrees on my way home from work yesterday when I took this shot below. Today promises another sunny, mid-70s day.

Georgetown Waterfront