Training Log Archive: Nadim

Great Falls, MD. From the Angler's Inn parking lot, I ran up the Berma Rd. to the trail on the right just before the bridge to the towpath. After the short but steep/rocky climb that I walked parts of, I headed left to the Upland Loop Trail and Overlook Trail. Staying high, I climbed again to the Trolley Loop, then back down to the Tavern. I went south to the towpath at Lock 19, then north on the towpath to Lock 20 and the Tavern. Going to and looping the entrance traffic circle I returned behind the restrooms, down to Lock 19 again, then on the towpath to the Angler's Inn parking area. As I was getting started, the sun had already gone under the ridge on the Virginia side of the Potomac River. It was in the upper 30s F with some wind. Running on the upland trails wasn't too bad with the poor lighting but if I'd have been any later it would have been. The Tavern area had been almost devoid of people and it's unusual to see it like that. Even the traffic circle had no cars. There were a few people on the towpath. The actual Angler's Inn at the start/finish was hopping and festive with lights and heating burners. My left knee was hurting a little again. I hope the softer ground was easier on it but the small bumps and dips in the trail/towpath in the dark didn't make it so. I ran more on my toes than usual.

30 sit-ups.