Training Log Archive: Nadim

Seneca Creek State Park, MD. From Riffleford Rd., I did some follow-up work after vetting that Boris Granovskiy did earlier. The day started at 37 F. Though the light rain had stopped for the moment, a little more fell. I was dressed for it and got a little warm. The temperature increased to 42 F by the time I was done. Boris hadn't found some streamers that I'd set out earlier--sure enough, they were gone. I replaced them. While some were exposed enough for that to be expected, it was surprising where some had disappeared. At one point, I'd been checking out an area so long that I left it and got half a mile away before I forgot that I needed to put a streamer there--I went back. I did some map updates in some areas too and this took a while. I did a good job running most of the time going between control sites.

From Northfield Rd., to the Bethesda Metro Station. I turned back after starting because I'd forgotten to put straps on my pants.

From the Bethesda Metro Station to Northfield Rd. I'd abandoned a plan to run at lunchtime. My back wasn't feeling so good the last 30 hours. It was on the lower left side where I'd had surgery last summer. Going home, I was in a big rush to pickup Samantha before after-care closed. I just made it and I was glad I hadn't been delayed on the trains.

From Northfield Rd., to the Bethesda Metro Station. I had another tailwind. The temperature was in the low 30s F.

From the Bethesda Metro Station to Northfield Rd. It was windy and about 29 F.

From Northfield Rd., to the Bethesda Metro Station. I was a bit heavy today. However, with a tailwind I felt swift going up Custer Rd. The temperatures was in the upper 30s F.

From 12th and Independence Ave., SW, Washington, D.C. I ran to Main Ave., then to the Tidal Basin to go clockwise around it. I passed the Jefferson Memorial on the water side, went through the Roosevelt Memorial, and passed the Martin Luther King Memorial too. I ran comfortably. It was dark and to get past puddles close to the Tidal Basin, I had to run right along the edge where there is no railing.

From the Bethesda Metro Station to Northfield Rd. There was a good headwind. I was a bit tired from running and even my leather coat felt heavy. However, I was warm.

Great Falls, MD. From the Angler's Inn parking lot, I ran up the Berma Rd. to the bridge where the Billygoat Trail starts, and I returned on the towpath. A lot of hikers were out and about. Many were probably from out of town hiking with family members. It was a really nice evening and I was able to park there with no trouble--the sun probably set just as I was finishing-up.