#w&od

[pearltrees]

Three and a half morning miles and an iced coffee date with my training partner this morning. The best part of us both being teachers- we can run together all summer long, and talk about everything while we do it. Love this route, this life, this coffee... although I could do without the humidity. But that’s a trade off I’m willing to make.

[pearltrees]

Ten rainy Memorial Day miles on the W&OD Trail with my running buddy. I checked the weather when I got up, and it was in the mid 60s with 98% humidity.... and when I walked outside, I realized that the reason for the humidity was because it was actually raining. 😂 It poured the first three miles or so, then stopped, and the humidity started to kick in for real. I have some really excellent blisters now, ugh. Miles 8 and 9 were especially tough, but 10 got easier? We have a half on Saturday morning, so hopefully I’m a little more prepared now! Finished the morning with coffee, a bagel, and a nap. 🙌🏼

[pearltrees]

This bright and early Saturday run before the heat hit, on the W&OD Trail, with one of my best friends, had me like 😍. It was beautiful, and we had coffee and sat and chatted for an hour afterwards. This was what my soul needed today.

[pearltrees]

Afternoon run with my bff training partner, accidentally matching in our Marine Corps shirts for Veterans Day. It was super chilly out but a good run! Aside from the part where Nick made me try his pre-workout drink stuff and it did not make my stomach happy at all. But the run itself was good!

Also, I signed up today for next year’s Richmond Marathon (a year in advance bc it’s so cheap right now) so I guess I’m running a 2019 marathon!

[pearltrees]

Saturday morning long run and coffee date with my favorite training partner this morning! The first two miles or so were chilly (55 degrees!) and the rest was beautiful. I’m ready to love my runs again.

[cmjhawk86]

A little LoCo Motion

In keeping with my goal of getting some solid rides in this summer I took the Litespeed out today for some two-wheel endurance work. I was shooting for Herndon and back, which I figured would be about 30 miles total. But when I got to the center of Herndon via the W&OD, I was feeling strong and was still a little short of 15. So I kept going and before I knew it I had crossed the county line into Loudoun. I went a little further and then turned around, ending up with 31.6 miles. Next week, it looks like the magic bike mileage number will have to be 40. 😎🚴 For now I'll enjoy today's great ride, the longest so far this summer.

[lieutenantoblivious]

November in Virginia

[13milestogo]

8/2 - Victory!

90 miles on the bike in the bank.  90 hilly miles.  Ate right and hydrated.

Ran 3 miles afterward.  Had no idea how I'd feel.  I felt good, keeping the pace in check at 9:50/mile.