5K (3.1 Miles) around the Mall

I went to work wearing my running outfit.  I dumped my bag at the office and was out on the Mall by 6:10.  It was still and quiet and cool... a great atmosphere for running.  I decided to run a fast (for me) 5K.  I almost beat my time from the Herndon 5K I ran many years ago.  I felt strong and enjoyed it very much.

My bump on my cheek has nearly disappeared.  There's still a scab but the swelling is not noticeable any more.  That's good.

I'm really looking forward to this weekend and running in Central Park with Tolga.  Hopefully the weather will remain as it's forecast now... clear and in the 70s.  Should be fun!

Oh... and I've decided that Mondays I will run with Handan and help train her for her 10K race.  It will be very light jogging (fast walking) for me, so I'm not too worried about the impact on my training.  Monday is an off-day (cross-training day) for me, and Tuesday is always a light run day as well.