Training Log Archive: Nadim

45 situps. With Max's birthday party (his realy birthday was earlier) today, I was pretty busy and tired by the time it was over. We also did some shopping in the evening after Max's nap.

Lake Frank, Montgomery County, MD. I covered some of the area north of the lake and west of the visitor center. It was slow going since much of the work was distinguishing some rather complex vegetation. Some of that was for small clearings but a lot of the time I was separating shades of green. In an area that I didn't finish, I found parts of an old stone wall, unusual for the Washington, D.C. area. I also came across 3 permanent controls which were hung nearby but not really on some features. It was nice to have had the day off and finally get out again. Even so, much of the day was busy.

From Northfield Rd. to Maple Ave. with Max, then to the Bethesda metro station via the Georgetown Branch Trail. I was running a bit behind getting going. Once on the road, I had a bit of a tailwind and another rider close behind. I was spinning well so despite towing the trailer, the other guy was just a bit slower. I hit most of the intersections optimally which helped lower the time.

From the Bethesda Metro station to Maple Ave., then to Northfield Rd. via the Georgetown Branch Trail. It was just starting a light rain when I was out.

Washington, D.C. From 14th & Independence Ave., SW to 17th St. SW, the looping around onto the Kutz Bridge., along the Tidal Basin to Main Ave., then along the waterfront near Water St. to the Titanic Memorial at P St. SW. Returning I retraced my steps along the waterfront to 12th St. SW. then I made a slight detour on Maryland Ave. SW so I could pickup lunch. I finished up with a slow jog to C St. SW while holding my lunch. I moved along pretty well through most of the run though I felt kind of like I was stuck in low gear. I was up late the night before. Max had woke up just as Peggy was leaving to go to work and crawled in bed with me. He kept me up for a while before both of us got back to sleep and then suddenly it was already past time to wake up.

From Northfield Rd. to Maple Ave. with Max in his trailer, then to the Bethesda Metro Station. It was about 39F but dry and comfortable.

Washington, D.C. From 14th & Independence Ave, I ran down The Mall to the Lincoln Memorial, to the Potomac River along Ohio Dr., to Buckeye Dr., to Ohio Dr. to Basin Dr. up to Maryland Ave. via the Portals complex, to 12th St. to C St. SW & 13th St. SW. I ran this route at the end of September, not long after starting to run again. It was much smoother this time. I felt good starting off but soon felt some tightness in my hamstrings; perhaps it was from the Turkey Chase. This went away but my pace slowed gradually too.

From the Bethesda Metro station to Maple Ave., then to Northfield Rd. via the Georgetown Branch Trail. I got a bit warm in my coat.

45 situps. With it being Max's birthday, the evening was taken up. He was happy with dinner out and presents. A Speed Racer car and truck was what he wanted and enjoyed the most but an Optimus Prime (Transformer) helmet and a luggage set with car stuff on it were enjoyed too. I'd intended on running at lunchtime but forgot to pack some shoes. The morning seemed too wet to ride.

45 situps. I had planned to go on a longish trail run this day but the rainy weather dampened spirits for that. I should have looked ahead more and done it on Saturday like Ken Walker and Dave Onkst did. However getting a nice longish sleep was good. I worked on projects around the house the rest of the time.