Training Log Archive: Nadim

Algonkian Regional Park, VA. I didn't have a lot of time and it was getting dark during the run. I started at the trailhead for the White Trail, went along the river somewhat, then returned through the woods using the Green Trail. It was nice to be running again after a partly lazy, partly busy 10 days. The leaf color, the shores of the Potomac, and the woods in general were very nice. I couldn't remember how one trail connected-up so I did get on one trail that started heading back north when I wanted to go south. I cut across the woods a short way to get back onto a trail that would take me the right direction. There were various stations setup about 100m apart in the woods on this trail which were to create a haunted woods scare event. I later found what appeared to be boy scouts setting up various parts. There were fake grave markers, a wooden coffin painted black, some strange giant wooden nursery blocks (because childhood can be scary) and various ghosts. It looked like it'd be fun.

From Northfield Rd., Bethesda, MD, to the Bethesda Metro Station.

From Bethesda Metro Station, to Northfield Rd. in the dark.

From Northfield Rd., Bethesda, MD, to the Bethesda Metro Station.

From Bethesda Metro Station, to Northfield Rd. in the dark.

45 situps. It's been hard adjusting to find the time to train with several changes and situations. Getting back to work is the biggest as I've been working late doing some fiscal year start-up activities as well as trying to catch-up after being out. I missed not going to the US Champs but I got some family time in with Max all weekend. Even the cooler weather has made me make some adjustments.

From Northfield Rd., Bethesda, MD, to the Bethesda Metro Station. I intended to ride with Max to his school but realized that I'd not picked-up his bicycle since last Friday.

From Bethesda Metro Station, to Arlington Rd., to pickup Max's bicycle, then towing Max's bicycle to Northfield Rd. in the dark. It was cool out and I was glad that I had my jacket.