Training Log Archive: bl

DC visit for a grandchild's graduation. Drove here Thurs, left Bow around 1030 and White River Jct at noon. Arrived College Park at 11pm via 91, 84, 684, Saw Mill, 287 to new Tappan Zee and 95 via 202, 31 & 579 which seemed to be Siri sleight-of-hand. Looked interesting but it was too dark to appreciate. Passed signs for Fair Hill and Elk Neck SP. Passing by Phily, Baltimore and onto DC impressed me with how rural, small, and pleasant NH, VT and Maine are.

Spent the day around the George Washington U campus. Walked by the White House and stopped at the visitor center. So many impressive structures all around. Not sure we've been here in the winter before. Watched the Christmas Revels in the eve which was really fun.

Without fail

C • 287 to 95 2

C • DC 2

From motel room. A stream and woods behind the hotel and a walk-bike path visible. Actually one of the best hotel views I've had. Eventually got to the path, Paint Branch Trail, by crossing MD RT 193 bridge and then onto a golf course. Turned out there was a high fence all-around the GC but, as with every fence, a way under that got me back on the trail. Took a jct that led me back to Rt 1 & its noisy traffic but a loop nonetheless. Nice mini-adventure. Frosty, felt warm in the sun.

Thru impenetrable "green"

Y after work. Yesterday's snow turned to freezing rain which made for a commuter mess, mostly in the afternoon. I was shoveling crust on snow this morning. I didn't have time or energy to find out if the post-precipitation outcome was of use for nordic this afternoon. Needed to get home to organize for some nine hours in a car tomorrow...when I last was driving for that long in a day is lost in mists of time.

C • Where you goin’? 2

Weights & cardio at Y after work. Y is currently an after work default.

Went to BHS around 6p to see what might be available with 4" fresh snow. Nothing, no grooming or tracks. Stood for awhile fussing with poles, gloves/straps which allowed snow to stick. Then hard to get off. Anyway good to get out for fresh air. Had been in house most of day with surprise visit from grandkids etc. Usual pair of boots had a stuck zipper, too, probably some salt from last spring. Working out kinks best describes the outing.

C • Try classic! 2